The Path of Friendship
By: Tsubasa Caligrapher
Chapter 21
Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers ... sorta abrupt this time, sorry.
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A/N: For those of you who don't know, this is the last chapter sadly. I was planning more for this, but I haven't been paying much attention to my other stories and three stories plus school is too much for me to handle right now. And one last thing, thanks to all my reviewers, I have more than 80 reviews ! Yay ! But, if I do get 100+ reviews, I might think of a sequel ok. But this isn't a promise for sure. To my 100th reviewer, send me an e-mail or PM describing what you want the next installment to my story to be, including the time period and location too. OK then, onto the last chapter !
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" Yeah, yeah ! I'm coming ! " Rocky yelled as he bounded down the stairs. The door was still pounding with a loud rhythmatic beat when Rocky finally reached the castle doors and reached out.
" Ok, wait a bit ! " he called simultaneously as he pulled the door opened and froze.
" Hey Rocko ! Who is it ? " Sophie called as she ran out from the kitchen with a sandwich. It was hanging slightly out of her mouth when she saw the shy young Asian man behind the door. His clothes were slightly torn, his hair was mussed up, there were dirt stains on his cheek, but he was still very handsome.
" Adam ? "
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In a flash, Jason swooped in just in time to catch Billy as he collapsed to the ground. Janice had given Billy one last look before she turned.
" Take care ... both of you ... " she whispered with her back turned before she ran out into the hall. Jason knew he should've gone after her, he knew he should've called the others, to stop her, but he couldn't leave Billy, not like this.
" B-Billy ? ... Please, say something ... please ... " Jason tried to hold back his tears as he looked at Billy's still figure. Suddenly, Billy groaned and snapped Jason up. He looked at Billy's wound and saw a puddle of red. He carried him to his bed, and started to try and treat it as best as he could.
' This can't be happening. The love of my life did not just get stabbed by his girlfriend. ' he kept on thinking as he took of Billy's shirts and started bandaging the wound. He felt Billy's pulse, and gasped as he felt it slowing down.
" No, no ! Don't fall asleep Billy ! Stay up, you can't fall asleep ! You can't leave me ... " Jason called out weakly as the tears started to finally fall. Even though he heard footsteps running up the stairs, he didn't move an inch away from Billy. He could hear his friends' gasps behind from and their angry mumblings.
" I knew we shouldn't have trusted her ! " someone yelled.
" Everyone, this is not the time ! Me and Trini will stay here and you guys go look for her ! " Kim directed as she and Trini ran and tried to help Jason. He was unresponsive as Kim slowly pulled him away to give Trini her room to work, she was a better medic than Jason was. After awhile, he realized that he was being cradled gently as Trini started redressing Billy's wound.
" But Billy ... ! " Jason struggled to reach out but Kim just hugged him tighter.
" You have to wait Jason. Trini's better at this than you are. Just wait. He's going to be ok ... " she said softly to him. He tried to stop worrying and tried to listen to Kim's words as he tried to calm down. If he ever saw Janice again though ...
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After Rocky had said his name, the three haven't moved from their spots. Sophie glanced nervously at both of them, jumping back and forth between them between she finally took action.
" Hey Adam ! Great to see you ! I know you don't know me but why are you here ? Do you need a place to stay ? " Even before he could answer, " No ? Ok then, you're just going to have to stay here ! " she said way too perkily as she got behind him and pushed him into the castle. As they walked passed Rocky, she turned to him and mouthed ' talk to him '.
Rocky stood rooted to the spot, wondering what had just happened. He watched as Sophie cheerfully led the clueless Adam up the stairs, disappearing into one of their many rooms. When Sophie came back downstairs, she glared at him as she realized he still hadn't moved.
" Rocky ! What the hell are you still doing here ! It's time to go and talk ! " Sophie scolded as she grabbed his hand and dragged him up the stairs.
" B-But what if he's tired ! Can't I do it tomorrow ? I mean, what if he- " Rocky started rambling as they were halfway up the stairs.
" Damn it Rocky ! Just go up there and do it ! I've seen what happens when you keep your feeling to yourself, and I'm letting another one of my friends go through that again ! " she yelled seriously, making Rocky shut up. He quietly followed behind as they came to the doorway. Rocky stood frozen once again, not knowing what to do when Sophie pushed him in from behind.
Adam lifted his head up when Rocky walked in, and they just stood there, staring at each other. Sophie looked at both of them and just sighed, closing the door behind her.
" Adam I- "
" Rocky I- " they both started at the same time. They realized what just happened and started laughing. They had somehow slipped into their old familiar comfortableness in that one moment, but that didn't make Rocky and less nervous.
" So, how's it going ? " Rocky asked weakly after awhile.
" It was ok. You know, ran away from King Mondo, found a blind girl who helped me recover from my strange obsession with cheese, and got ravaged by the elements ... plus wolves every single day. " he smiled, glad that Rocky returned it.
" Really ? Wow. " Rocky said as he sat next to Adam while they started telling eachother what the had missed in the passed time.
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Jason had fallen into a daze as he was being gently stroked by Kim, but he snapped out of it when he heard the others approaching.
" Sorry, but Janice's gone. " Zack replied sadly as he and Harry walked into the room. Jason only glanced up as he sank back into Kim's reassuring arms while he just glanced at Billy's resting form. He was furious at Janice right now, raging mad, but he decided now was not the best time to let it show. The others glanced at Jason and Billy nervously, before Trini and Zack left.
" Where are they going ? " Jason asked after they left.
" They're going to pack. Remember, you have to leave tomorrow morning to get to the border. " Kim replied while Jason just sighed. Now he had another problem to worry about.
" What if Billy doesn't wake up in time ? What if I can't tell him goodbye ? What if he gets mad at me for leaving ? I can't live with that. What am I sup- " Jason started rambling but Kim just placed her finger over his lips.
" Don't worry Jase. He'll wake up in time. I know he will. " she tried to comfort Jason. But the only problem with that was that she wasn't sure that she believed it herself. "
" So, does that mean you know how to tell him now ? "
" Well ... I guess not. Why ? " he asked with big innocent eyes.
" Well then, instead of moping around here, why don't we work on it ? " she asked with a smile.
" But I thought you said- "
" Who cares what I said ? "
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" ... and I spent all of the time looking for you ... " Rocky admitted shyly after awhile. Adam was stunned, what could make Adam deserve all of Rocky's care.
" But why ? "
" Well, 'cause I cared about you ! " Rocky smiled, trying to play it off as brotherly affection but his ears suddenly perked when he heard something on the other side of the door. He slowly got off the bed and motioned for Adam to stay there. Adam watched with a quirked eyebrow as his best friend slowly walked to the center of the room and slowly took off his shoe.
Rocky reeled his arm back and aimed. In a flash, he threw the shoe as hard as he could at the door. It gave a gigantic cracking sound and he heard something falling on the other side.
" Eep ! "
" Leave us alone Sophie ! " Rocky called. He grinned when he imagined Sophie grabbing her ears as her eyes whirled in circles. Adam smiled when he saw Rocky's boyish grin. The one that he missed so much.
" So, you found someone else that has as good a hearing as you ? " Adam asked in surprise. Rocky just nodded enthusiastically.
" You're going to pay for that ! " he heard Sophie yell.
" Yeah, I'm so scared. " Rocky said back sarcastically. But he stopped smiling when he thought about it. He actually could be pretty scared, especially with a mind as ... 'creative' as Sophie's. He gave a small shudder but he just dismissed it for now. Sophie on the other hand, was going to get her revenge.
' Hmm, I don't want to be too evil, but if he's gonna be my roommate for awhile, he has to know not to mess with me. Something that not too drastic, and something that won't make him go totally ballistic. Hmm ... oh, what do we have here ? ' Sophie smiled at she found a pair of scissors just happening to be in her top drawer.
' Well, this won't make him go totally ballistic ... hehehe, ok, yeah it will. But still, it's gonna be hilarious ! ' her eyes gleamed comically evil as she thought about how much time Rocky spends with his hair every morning ...
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" Harry come here. " Kim motioned him over. He warily walked over and sat down in front of Jason, according to her commands.
" Now Jase, let's pretend he's Billy ... " but as soon as it left her mouth, she and Jason burst out laughing. Even though she had said it, Kim found it strangely funny ... wait, not ... HILARIOUS ! Harry watched them rolling along the floor and his look of confusion turned into one of irritation.
" What's so funny ! " he burst out.
" N-Nothing ! ... " Jason was able to get out before he continued hysterically laughing. It slowly calmed down as Harry crossed his arms and glared at them dangerously. The other two calmed themselves and sat upright again.
" ( Ahem ) ... sorry about that, we didn't mean any offence. " Kim said.
" Don't worry, offence taken. " he glared at them.'
" ... ok then ! Now Jason, we'll practice what you're gonna say to Billy when he wakes up. " Kim directed. Jason and Harry just stared at her ... for a long while ... until she sighed and shook her head.
" Just do it ! " and with a long sigh, Jason kneeled down in front of Harry ... and just sat there ... for a long time ...
" Oh my god Jason ! " Kim yelled in frustration.
" What ! It's hard telling your best friend you love him ... and Harry's not even him ! " Jason yelled back. Kim just groaned and crumpled to the floor.
" This is totally gonna take a long time. " she muttered, when a small ruffling caught their ears. They looked over, and saw Billy was slightly moving.
" Oh shit ! He's waking up ! " Kim yelled in a hushed tone.
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" So, it's getting late ... so, goodnight. " Rocky said awkwardly before he quietly closed the door to Adam's room. He turned around and sighed as he leaned back against the door. When he turned, there was Sophie.
" Aaaggghh ! " he yelped as he jumped back.
" You didn't tell him yet did you ? " she said knowingly as she leaned in.
" Uhhh ... hey, what's that in our hand ? " he asked as he saw something glinting behind her back.
" No-nothing ... hey ! Don't change the subject ! " she yelled. After hearing only silence, she rolled her eyes and grabbed his arm, dragging him into the kitchen.
" Rocky. Why don't you tell him ? " she asked softly.
" Because ! I can't just ... tell him ! He just got here ! What if it chases him away ! " Rocky started yelling now at the still calm Sophie.
" But this might be your only chance. " she said quietly.
" What to do you mean ? " he asked cautiously.
" He might not stay here that long. "
" What do you- aggghhh ! Never mind ! I have to go think ... " he said the last part quietly as he walked away as Sophie watched him sadly. She placed the metal scissors on the kitchen counter, and just stared at it. Sophie was going to walk away from it, but turned back and grabbed it.
' Might as well ... '
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" Oh my god, oh my god ! " Kim and Jason started panicking frantically. Harry got irritated, and just left them to their panicking as Billy slowly woke up. When Billy uttered a groan, both Kim and Jason silenced instantly.
" Uhhh .. what happened ? " he groaned as his eyelids struggled to lift. Suddenly, they shot open when he realized bit by bit what had happened.
" T-the castle ! And then Janice .. oh my god Janice ! Where is she ! What happened ? " he yelled frantically as he tried to sit up. He gasped in pain as he felt his side.
" She stabbed me, didn't she. " he remembered. Jason nodded sadly as he walked over and gently laid Billy back down.
" Don't worry, we'll all out looking for her. " Jason said, slightly angry.
" No, don't. Just let her go. " Billy said.
" But, why ? " Kim said in shock.
" She didn't do it on purpose ... ok, she kinda did, but she didn't want to. "
" How do you know ? " Jason asked, as he gently stroked Billy's hair.
" ... she cried and said she was sorry ... " he said simply. And with that, the debate was over. Suddenly, Billy's eyes were wide open again as he remembered something else.
" In the castle. Kim said ... oh my god, you kissed Rocky ! " he yelled, making Jason blush furiously.
" Ok ... gonna leave now. " Kim said before she disappeared in a wisp. Jason glared at the spot where she stood before, and slowly turned back to Billy.
" So ... you're gay ? " Billy asked slowly.
" Yeah, I guess I am ... that's not going to be a problem is it ? " Jason said, slightly scared.
" ... no. No it's not. " Billy finally answered, smiling as Jason let out a breath he didn't even know he was holding. Jason's mind was racing now.
' Ok, so Billy knows I'm gay. Hard part over ... yeah right ! Now I gotta tell Billy I love him ! ... and maybe not ... no ! I have to tonight ! Whoo ... ok then, it's either now or never ... and I can't pick never ... can I ? Nah, Kim will probably come haunting me ... ' so with that, Jason gathered a deep breath as he prepared to tell Billy the truth.
" Billy ... I ... uhhh ... what I mean to say is ... uhhh ... " Jason stumbled over the words as he started playing with his fingers.
" Jase, it's ok if you don't want to tell me anything yet- "
" No ! It's important so you have to listen. Ok ? " and at Billy's slight nod, Jason just decided to say it and get it off his chest.
" I .. uhhh ... l-li- ... I love you ! " he burst out the last part as he shut his eyes, waiting for Billy's sounds of disgust. Jason wouldn't have even been surprised if Billy had hit him and decided never to talk to him again ... but that didn't happen.
" ... I know. " Billy said after a long while.
" You ... know ? But how ? " Jason asked, confused.
" When we were still at King Zordon's castle ... I heard Kim ... "
" Oh. " Jason uttered as he tried not to look at Billy. Billy watched him, and slowly sat upright.
" Jason ? " he called, but Jason refused to look at him. Billy sighed and reached out, gently turning Jason's face himself.
" Me too. " was all he said, making Jason even more confused. What could ' me too ' mean ? But he thought nothing of it in the next second ... well, he couldn't think of anything clearly right now because Billy was kissing him.
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Adam opened his door and started walking around the halls as he was deep in thought. He had no idea why he was here. When he had just the slightest hint that this was here Rocky was staying, he had rushed over, not caring about anything else than seeing Rocky. Adam had just thought of his wanting to see his best friend's face as he traveled there, but now that he was here ...
" Rocky ? " he called quietly as he saw a figure sitting on a window sill located in the middle of the stair wall. And it was indeed Rocky as he turned back and gave a small smile. So they just looked at eachother ... for a long time ...
" Uhh ... so, did you meet anyone yet ? " Adam said nervously though he wasn't sure that he wanted an answer to this particular question.
" ... kinda, but not really. Remember that guy Jason that I told you about ? ... well, I kissed him. " Rocky didn't mean it, but it sounded too much like he was making a confession.
" ... ummm ... why ? Why him Rocky ? " Adam's voice was barely more than a whisper now, but his mind was only set on one thing now.
" Because he understood. He understood Adam ... "
" ... understood ? " he asked in confusion as he felt as if his heart was now beating in his throat.
" Yeah, he understood what it was like. To feel something for someone, something so powerful that he didn't hesitate to sacrifice himself for the one he loved ... "
' No .. he doesn't mean it like that ... it couldn't be. Not like this- ' Adam's mind whirled with a tornado of thoughts ... and he didn't know what to do. A part of him screamed for him to run away, get out of there. But he forced that down quickly and used his other thought instead, that leaving Rocky while he was so vulnerable was not an option. Nonetheless, he had involuntarily took a step back ... and he could have killed himself right then and there when he saw Rocky's sad smile. He took on a face that Adam had never seen before, and had turned back to the window.
" Rocky ... I don't ... I don't understand ... " he said weakly as he tried to move closer to him, yet his feet seemed rooted to the spot.
" It's ok ... I shouldn't have told you anyway. " the hurt inside Rocky's voice hurt Adam down to the core, so he took a step closer.
" No Rocky, you should have told me, and you did. It's just that ... I'm, surprised. "
" No, it's not important. "
" Rocky, it is important. Come on man, we've been friends forever, please, talk to me. " Adam quietly pleaded as he sat down next to Rocky.
" It's just that ... have you ever wondered why I had always picked you ? " Rocky asked as he turned towards him.
" What do you mean ? "
" I mean that, whenever someone invited me to do something else, or when people ask me out ... I always pick you ? " he reminded him, and that's when Adam started really thinking, and he realized Rocky was right. He remembered how Rocky was always there with him, no matter what, even when he was asked out, and he couldn't blame everyone who was infatuated with him. Rocky was nice, sweet, funny, and cute. He was perfect, yet, what did he do to deserve this person, who had always reserved a special place for him.
" Yeah, I remember ... " was all he could say.
" Rocky ... I don't know what to say ... "
" It's ok. You don't have to say anything ... I'm just glad that you don't hate me ... "
" Rocky ! Hey ! Listen to me, no matter what ! I will NEVER hate you ? You understand me ? " Adam said this rather forcefully, shocking Rocky. Though in the end, Rocky's lips curved up into a smile as he slowly nodded.
" Look, all I can say is that you've just thrown a bombshell on me, and I can't give you an answer right away. But, there is one thing I can tell you. " Adam said seriously.
" What ? "
" Thanks. I'm glad you told me, and for trusting me with it. "
" Hey, you know I already trust you with my life, so wouldn't I trust you with my heart ? " and that was the end of it, as they both watched the sun rise into a new day.
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As Kim and Harry watched from outside the door, Jason and Billy continued kissing. Suddenly, Harry raised his head when he heard Kim running away. He got up and quickly searched around for her, finding her sitting outside the castle crying.
" No-stop ... what the hell ! " she said in surprise as she continued crying. Harry's eyes suddenly opened in realization as he figured out why Kim was crying. So he just quietly sat down next to her, and gave her a shoulder to cry on in case she needed one.
" You still have feelings for Billy don't you ? " he asked quietly as she cried onto him. He patted her shoulder gently as he tried to make out what she was saying.
" .. I-I ... dunno ... maybe ? " she reduced to a sniffle as she sat back up.
" Even though I was always rooting for Jason, I guess a part of me always hoped me and Billy had a chance. But when I saw those two kissing, I guess I just realized that I lost Billy forever. I know he loves me ... but it hurts knowing that I love him, but will never get the same love back. " she said sadly.
" But you're happy for them aren't you ? " he stated rather than asked.
" Of course I am. " she responded quickly.
" Then cheer up ! I mean, when Billy realizes that Jason's going to leave in a couple of hours, I think he'll need you more than ever. " Harry observed as he realized it was already the dawn of a new day.
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As they run out of breath, the two boys separated from their very long kiss and just stared at eachother.
" Ummm ... wow. " was all Jason uttered.
" ... yeah. " Billy blushed as he realized what he just did. Suddenly, the door burst open and Trini and Zack fell through.
" Oh,didwecomeatabadtime ? Sorry,we'llbeleavingnow. " they both said in one breath as the dashed out and leaned against the wall, recovering their breath.
" Yes, finally ! " Zack pumped his fist in the air in quiet triumph.
" Whoa, where the hell did you two come from ? " Kim said in surprise ... as she climbed through one of the windows ... along with Harry ...
" No ... I think the question is how and why you climbed up through that window ... " Zack said in awe. Suddenly, all of their ears perked when they heard a whinnying horse out in the front. Trini and Kim looked out the window and immediately recoiled.
" Damn ! " they both chorused. Trini bit her nails and eyes Kim, and she immediately nodded. Kim ran towards the stairs ... then turned back and grabbed an unprepared Harry.
" Wh-where are we going ! " he shouted in surprise as he tried to balance himself while he was being dragged by Kim.
" Interference ! " was all Kim said as she bounded down the stairs. Zack looked over at Trini and frowned.
" It's here already. " Trini said sadly.
" Aww man ! What a day for our ride to be early ! " Zack groaned into his hands. Meanwhile, Trini was watching as Jason told Billy he had to leave.
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" You have to leave ! " Billy screamed as Jason covered his ears.
" Yeah ... uhh .. I think right now. " he said sheepishly as he tried to calm Billy down.
" Right now ! B-but ... no ! NO ! This can't happen right now ! It's just ... just the starting of everything ! " he started tearing up. Jason looked ashamed and carefully stroked Billy's face as he pulled him in for another long kiss.
" Sorry, are you mad at me ? " he asked him softly.
" Yes. " Billy said stubbornly, making Jason sweat drop.
" But ... I know you have to do this. Besides, you'll probably be the only line of defense to protect this kingdom. " he said sadly. Jason regretted it, but he knew he was really needed at the border. Kim's dad had informed him and the others that Rita's kingdom might launch an attack soon, though they didn't know why. The king didn't ask Kim for an obvious reason, and he didn't ask Billy because Billy was too kind, he couldn't kill anybody and if Rita really attacked, a war was going to break out.
" Thanks. "
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" AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH ! " Adam jerked awake at the loud screech ringing throughout the castle.
" WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO MY HAIR ! " Rocky screamed, making Adam smile as he remembered their times when they were younger.
" YOU AGREED TO IT YESTERDAY ! "
" AGREED TO WHAT ? "
" YOU SAID YOU WOULD LET ME DO SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER ! "
" AND THIS IS SUPPOSED TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER ? "
" Well ... no ... BUT IT SURE AS HELL IS MAKING ME FEEL BETTER THIS MORNING ! " Adam sweat dropped as he heard Sophie started laughing maniacally. He opened the door and descended the stairs, stopping when he reached the kitchen.
" Oh my god. " Adam uttered, turning the others' heads towards him. He just gaped at he stared at Rocky's head. It was completely shaven ! ... well, not completely but most of the hair was gone anyway. Rocky still looked cute though, maybe even cuter but Adam was too busy thinking how it had happened without him knowing to even notice.
" ... hehe, mornin' Adam. " Sophie smiled. Adam quirked an eyebrow at her and saw the pair of scissors clutched behind her back, making him shiver and remind himself to never get her angry. Then he locked eyes with Rocky, and they immediately looked away after a split second. It wasn't that far back since Rocky had confessed to him, and there was an unresolved air between them.
" Uhhh ... I'm just ... gonna take a walk ... hehe ... ok ... I'm just going ... for a walk ... " she said as she glanced at each boy, sensing the tension in the air as not-so-casually walked out the kitchen. When she looked back and realized that the boys were still frozen in their previous positions, she sighed and ran out the castle door and started circling to the back. She looked through a window in the back of the kitchen that just so happened to be perfectly observing the two boys and picked up a rock, throwing it at Rocky's head.
" Ow ! " Rocky yelped, bringing Adam's attention back to Rocky as he glared out the window. He sighed and turned back to Adam before he started making a sandwich.
' He can't even look me in the eye ... what am I supposed to do ? ' Adam debated with himself as he walked over to Rocky.
" Rocky, we need to talk about this. " Adam said, but Rocky just said nothing.
" Come on, Rocky, please. Are you mad at me ? " he asked weakly, but Rocky just slammed his knife down ... and resumed making his food after awhile.
" No, I'm not mad at you ... "
" Then why do I feel like I owe you something ? "
" No, you don't owe me anything ! Ok, you don't owe me anything ! Especially not something like this ... " he started out forcefully, though he ended it sadly as he put the knife down.
" But Rocky ... "
" Look, you said you needed time ... and I'm giving it to you ... "
" But it's clearly only making things worse ! " Adam had to keep himself from yelling. Rocky looked at him with sad eyes, making Adam want to die, but both he and Rocky needed to get past this.
" Rocky- "
" No ! No, we can't talk about this anymore until you give me an answer ! " he said stubbornly.
" Why, why do I have to give you an answer now ? "
" Because ! Because Adam, I have been waiting my entire life to tell you this ... and sorry, I guess I just have to know right now whether all those years were for nothing. Look, I'm not trying to make you feel guilty or anything, but I really love you ok, and I want nothing more than for you to say you love me back but I guess your hesitation ... it just scares me ok ? Because I can't lose you as a friend too, I need you too much for that ! " he said near tears, making Adam look shocked again at how much Rocky loved him.
" Wait, Rocky. " Adam said as he laid a gentle hand on his shoulder as Rocky tried to walk away.
" Please, look at me. " Adam said so softly that Rocky couldn't help but turn around slowly.
" Look, you will never lose me as a friend ok ? I need you to. " he smiled to Rocky's brightening eyes.
" And don't forget this ... I love you too. Maybe not in the same way, but you have to give me time ok ? When the time comes, remember that I will tell you the immediate truth right after I find out but never forget that I love you ok ? " Rocky nibbled his bottom lip and thought about it what Adam had just told him very hard. Suddenly, his lips curved up into a smile.
" Fine ... hey, promise me you won't hate me ok ? "
" For what ? "
" Just promise. " he said happily.
" Ok, I promise. But why ? " he asked warily.
" Because of this. " Rocky grinned as he pulled Adam's face to his and gave him a long kiss. Adam's lips automatically fell forward, and Rocky took that as a chance to explore a bit. As they pulled apart, they were both breathless and Rocky was grinning wildly.
" You can't make a good decision without all the facts right ? ... ok, that's totally not me but hey, this is what happens when you live with Sophie. " Rocky smiled as he gave Adam a peck on the lips before walking away. Adam just stood there ... and then raised a finger to his tingling lips and turned around and gaped.
' Uh-oh ! Something's definitely wrong ! Cause his food is STILL HERE ! ' Adam thought in alarm as he eyed the uneaten sandwich.
" Whoops, forgot this ! " Rocky came back grinning that cute grin as he took the sandwich and left again, leaving Adam smiling. Maybe something wasn't wrong after all, he definitely liked the kiss alright.
" Woohoo ! " Adam suddenly turned when he heard a loud whoop coming from outside ...
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Meanwhile, Kim and Harry were still running down the stairs trying to intercept the carriage so Jason and Billy could have more time but they ran into an unsuspecting obstacle.
" Umph ! " Kim grunted as she ran into a wall ... a rather soft wall. When she had recovered, she nervously looked up.
" Uhh .. hehe ... hey daddy ! " she said over-enthusiastically while Harry just stared at her.
" Hello dear. Now, where do you think you're going ? " he smiled with a quirked eyebrow as he crossed his arms.
" Uhh .. nowhere. Nowhere at all. "
" Yeah, nowhere. " Harry repeated, making Kim glare at him.
" If you're going to be a distraction ... " he started, making Kim and Harry look scared, " then you don't have to anymore. " he said as he smiled at their looks of confusion. He nodded up, and the two teenagers turned around to see Trini and Zack carrying cases as Jason and Billy trailed behind, holding hands the entire way.
" So, we're ready to go. " Jason said as he still hadn't let go of Billy's hand.
" I'm glad to see that. " he smiled as they walked out to the carriage.
" Take care of Kim and Billy man. " Zack said as he gave Harry a hug.
" Be good Kim. Take care of Billy and Harry. " Trini said as she gave Kim a hug.
" Be safe Billy. Take care of yourself and the others ok ? Don't worry, we'll meet again one day, I promise. " Jason smiled as he gave one last kiss to Billy who nodded. They continued the rest of their farewells as they loaded the carriage.
" You've all made me so proud. Take care, all of you. " Kim's dad said his farewells and they all waved goodbye as the carriage slowly disappeared from sight.
" It's like an end of an era isn't it ? " Kim sighed as she leaned her head on Billy's shoulder. He nodded sadly, and they all walked back in the castle. The path of friendship branched out into too many roads, but the one you walked on with your friends is always the best one ...
The End ... ?
IT'S COMPLETE ! Whew, story is a success. But hey, remember my previous note, this might not exactly be the end. Will Jason ever meet Billy again ? And what about Adam and Rocky's story ? Well. we'll just see about that won't we ? Ciao, and leave a review on the chapter !