Chapter 8

Jason was getting dressed as Rocky still lay in the bed. "I have to leave early to get some practice in before the tournament. Are you sure you don't want to come with me, Rocky?"

Rocky sat up in the bed. "I actually kinda need to go home and get a couple of things done."

"Alright. Do you need a ride?" asked Jason, and Rocky shook his head.

"Nah, it's only a few minutes away."

"Alright. I'll see you later." With that, Jason placed a kiss on Rocky's lips and walked out of the room.

When Rocky heard Jason drive away, he quickly got dressed and walked home. When he got there, he picked up the phone to call Kim's house. He knew she would be home, since she wasn't planning to leave until later. The phone rang twice before she picked up.

"Hello, this is Kim," she answered.

"Hey, Kim. It's me, Rocky."

"Hey, Rocky. How's the back?"

"Doing well... Um, Kim, can I ask you something?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"Can you come over to my house and pick me up?" he asked, surprising Kim.

"Uh, sure, no problem. But I thought Jason would be bringing you?"

"Well, I need to talk to you."

"Alright. I'll be there in a few minutes."

"Alright. See you soon." With that, both of them hung up the phone.

Kim pulled into Rocky's driveway as he was walking out of the house. He then hopped into the car. "Thanks for the ride," Rocky said as he closed the door.

"No problem," she replied, pulling out of the driveway. "So what is it you wanted to talk about?"

"...Kim, you know about me and Jason, right?"

She nodded. "Yeah, he told me."

"Well, I have to know something." Rocky folded his hands in his lap.

"Yeah, what is it?" Kim turned down a road.

"Well, I found out Jason was with another guy and I found out who it was," Rocky said, beginning to lightly shake.

"Really?" Kim asked as she stopped the car at red light.

"Yeah, and I want to know more about Jason and Tommy." Kim, stunned by this, didn't notice the light change to green. A car honk brought her back to reality, so she quickly drove off.

"How did you find out?"

Rocky was beginning to feel a little embarrassed. "I woke up this morning and went into the bathroom to wash up when I saw a note on the ground." Rocky took a deep breath before he went on. "I picked it up and read it... It was a break-up note from Tommy before Jason left Angel Grove."

"So how did you react?"

"I was shocked. Then I thought about it and suddenly it made sense. Tommy's advice in the park and Jason telling me about how both of them didn't stay in the same place. It all made sense after I read the note."

"So... you want to know if this has any impact on your relationship with Jason, or if Tommy could be a threat to you?" Rocky nodded. "Rocky, first thing you have to know about Tommy is he's bisexual and it was a confusing time for him. Not only did he have feelings for Jason, he had them for me and it was a troubling time for him. He didn't lose his powers once, but twice. Then he finally gets the White Ranger powers as he started to fall for me. Jason left with Zack and Trini, only to leave on a sad note with him."

Kim pulled into the parking lot, where the tournament was to be held in some five minutes. She put the car in park. Rocky just sat there, chewing over what Kim had told him.

"I think I understand why Jason didn't want to tell me," Rocky said in a low voice.

Kim reached over and touched Rocky's shoulder. "Rocky, Jason loves you, not Tommy, and I hope you never forget that." Rocky nodded slowly. Kim unbuckled her seatbelt and reached over to give Rocky a hug.

"Are you coming inside?" she asked after she let him go.

"No, I need to do something first."

Kim smiled. "Alright, then. I'll see you inside." Both of them left the car, though he chose to walk to the auditorium and across the street to a couple of shops.

Angel Grove won the money for the charity of their choice. After the celebration, Jason walked over to Rocky. "Glad you made it," he said, giving him a hug.

"I wouldn't miss this for the world," he said, giving Jason a quick peck on the cheek. The people were now gone, leaving just the two of them alone. They held each other for along time until Rocky had to yawn.

"Feeling tired?" Jason asked.

"A little."

Jason smiled. "Let's head back to your place."

Both of them walked out into the parking lot, Jason's arm around his shoulder. When they reached Jason's car, Rocky climbed into the passenger side. Jason opened the driver's door and found something unexpected. On the driver's seat were a dozen red roses with a card. Jason picked up the card and read. "Jason, I love you with all of my heart. Love, your boyfriend Rocky." Jason grinned and looked at Rocky.

"You like?" Rocky asked. Jason picked up the flowers and put them on the dashboard as he leaned in and placed a kiss on Rocky's lips.

"I love it," he said before he softly kissed Rocky once again. "Let's head home." Jason started the car and drove out of the parking lot, holding hands with Rocky all the way home.

TBC