"You guys were great." Kim beams as she bounces over to the guys as they exit the locker room. She hugs each of them in turn starting with Adam. When she reaches Jason she plants a soft kiss on his cheek making him blush.

"I thought you were going ahead to the party with Justin and the girls." Tommy asks grinning at her energy.

"And miss out on spending some time with my boys." She teases as she moves to wrap her arms around both his and Adam's backs. She can see the amusement in Jason's eyes as he shakes his head a little.

"You seem to be short one guy." Jason teases her as they head for the exit.

"Yes," Kim tries to hide her smile but fails. "Rocky left with the other but that is just his loss."

"I don't know." Jason grins as he opens the door leading outside. "He has two beautiful women all to himself. I think he's the one lucking out here."

Kim separates from the other two at the door. Turning to Jason she cocks her head and puts her hands on her hips. "Is that so?"

"Maybe you two should just get a room."

The statement was almost as shocking as the person saying as three heads turned to stare at Adam. Realizing the words had actually escaped his mind causes him to blush.

"Adam Park?" Kimberly can't help the grin that is pulling at the corners of her mouth. "I can't believe you just said that."

"Yeah," Tommy reaches over and ruffles the Green Ranger's hair. "He is growing up so fast."

The comment makes Adam's blush deepen as the others try not to laugh. Kim walks over and loops her arm through his. "I think its refreshing." She tells him kindly. "I mean at least one of you guys are growing up."

"Thanks, Kim." It is Adam's turn to laugh as she teases the other men. "I think." Keeping her are in his she guides him out the door.

"Better be careful there, Jase." Tommy grins as they follow the other two out. "Or this could turn into your shortest relationship ever."

Rolling his eyes, Jason gives his friend a small shove. It has already lasted longer than our first one. He smiles at the thought but keeps it to himself.

*Flashback*

Jason Scott sits quietly at his desk waiting for the morning role call. All around him the other kids are laughing and running around like they usually do when the teacher is running late. He watches his classmate enjoy their temporary freedom knowing that pretty soon Ms. Canter would come in and the entire room would probably lose recess again.

As if on cue the classroom door opens and everyone rushes to their seats. Looking up, Jason sees their teacher eyeing them knowingly. Beside her stands the principal along with a girl that he recognizes.

"Good morning, Class." Ms. Canter says with a warm smile. "We have a new student joining us." She waves her hand toward the girl. "This is Kimberly Hart. Her family has just moved here from Seattle. I want you to all make her feel welcome. Kimberly, why don't you go take a seat."

Jason feels his heart beat faster as the girl walks toward him. He quickly looks down at his desk as she passes him and sits down in the vacant seat right behind him. He swallows nervously not completely understanding what he is feeling.

After the principal leaves, Ms. Canter doesn't mention the rowdiness that she no doubt knows was taking place before her arrival. Instead she just jumps into the days lessons letting mathematical fractions and irregular verbs serve as punishment until lunchtime. After lunch everyone was released outside to let off their pent up energy.

Jason sat on the low wall at the edge of the playground with his buddy Zachery Taylor. Zach was talking about something but he was really playing attention. His attention was drawn to the little girl standing alone near the door leading back inside.

"Are you even listening…?" Zach starts to ask before following his friends gaze. "Ah…I see."

Jason looks at the boy beside him. "What?"

"You like her." Zach smiles as nods toward Kimberly.

"No, I don't. She's a girl." Jason argues back as if his statement should say it all.

"Exactly. And eventually guys like girls. Even you." His friend counters. "You should go talk to her."

"I wouldn't even know what to say."

Zach glances of at her for a moment before shrugging. "I dunno. Tell her she's pretty. Girls like that."

"That's lame." Jason answers staring back at him.

*End Flashback*

Jason leans against the wall of the rec center watching Kimberly laughing with Kat and Tanya. He chats with the occasional people who come up to greet or congratulate him but his eyes always end up back the first pretty girl he ever talked to. A shy smile and slight blush cross his face when turns her head and notices him staring at her.

Kim excuses herself and walks over to where Jason is standing alone. "You know, in a little way this party is partially for you too." She smiles up at him. "Yet here you are playing wallflower and staring like a crazed stalker. What's going on?"

"Nothing." Jason smiles back bringing his hand up and brushing a stray hair out of her face. "Its just hard to believe how completely normal this all feels. Almost like nothing's changed. But so much has."

"Yeah." Kim glances back over her shoulder at all the familiar faces she has missed. She wraps an arm around Jason's back as she steps to his side. "I never realized how much I missed being here until I stepped through those doors. It's feels like home but everybody is different."

"You are too." Jason tells her as his arm goes around her shoulders. "No matter where we all end up, Angel Grove will always be our home. We've all been through so much together here."

"You're right. I just wish I could stay longer." She smiles as she lays her head on his shoulder. In twenty four hours she knows she will be on a plane back to her life in Florida. "Being an adult sucks."

Jason chuckles at her realization. "Yeah, but at least you'll have me to put up with this time."

"I may not be all super strong and evil anymore but I can still kick your butt, Jason Scott." Kim remarks before raising her head up and kissing his lips softly.