Shades of Green ch.2
Thomas "Tommy" Oliver awoke and peered over to the sleeping form of Trini Kwan. The petite Asian woman was wrapped securely in the blanket they shared inside the small apartment the two lovers now shared. The last few months the two had spent together seemed almost as if they were strolling through a dream. One that they were both sharing. Tommy smiled and leaned down to place a soft kiss onto the sleeping woman's cheek. Then quietly, he crept out of the bed and into the kitchen. He planned to make this the best day of his girlfriend's life, now he just had to try to cook her breakfast without burning anything.
Trini Kwan awoke to the tantalizing scent of breakfast being set onto her bedside table. She peered up into the brown eyes of her lover and couldn't help but to smile. How did she ever become so lucky to have Tommy Oliver making and then giving her breakfast in their bed? She yawned and sat up rubbing the sleep from her eyes and then turned her attention to the plate of food. French toast with a side of sausage links, 2 eggs over easy and a glass of milk and a cup of coffee, black.
"What's the occasion?" She asked with a smile to her lover.
Tommy leaned in and lightly brushed his lips against the woman's before answering.
"Well, we've both officially made it through the first semester of College. And I plan on using our valuable time together by ensuring your day is relaxing and fun."
The man then sat onto the bed and held a plate of his own up. Trini could only giggle and take her own plate and begin to eat her breakfast, which was surprisingly tasty considering one side of the French toast was slightly burnt. After finishing their breakfast Tommy took the plates back into the kitchen, then he waltzed back into the bedroom and scooping Trini up into his arms proceeded to take her into their bathroom for a hot shower to which Trini could only giggle and follow her lovers lead.
Around noon, the two ex-rangers found themselves strolling around a shopping center. Hand in hand, the two drew small eye smiles from older couples and jealous looks from younger peoples. However, the two paid no mind to the people around them and were instead focused solely on one another. Finally Trini spotted an aisle she was looking for, then gently let go of Tommy's hand.
"Hey, I'll be right back ok? I have to use the bathroom ok?"
"That's ok Trini, I'll grab the last few groceries we need and I'll meet you up front ok?"
Nodding her head, Trini moved down an aisle and disappeared from Tommy's sight. The petite woman then carefully maneuvered her way to the aisle she wanted to get too and took a gulp. Taking a deep breath the ex-yellow ranger grabbed hold of the small parcel and quickly made her way to the front to buy it before Tommy saw her. Then meeting up with her lover, she pecked his cheek and the two proceeded to check out with groceries intact.
An hour later Tommy was treating Trini to a lavish Dinner at an expensive Cajun restaurant. Luckily for one another, the two had found a similar love for spicy foods. While the too spent some time laughing and joking about the various adventures they had gone through during their high school years, Trini's mind was focused on the future at the moment. Taking a drink of her soda she excused herself to the bathroom. Once alone inside the stall she took a breath and pulled out the box from her purse.
When Trini sat back down at their table, Tommy could see her face mixed with emotion. Wary of his girlfriend's condition he gently took her hand and stared into her dark eyes.
"Trini, are you alright? You look really pale."
The young Asian woman gently gripped Tommy's hand and held it.
"Tommy, I'm not sure. I have so much to tell you. I love you Thomas Oliver, so much that at times I'm afraid. I know its really trivial to worry so pointlessly when I know you'd never do anything to hurt me. And yet, I feel like somehow if I told you what needs to be said. That you'll leave."
The young man eyed his lover warily and then he gently moved his seat closer to her and wrapped his arms around her and held her in his arms.
"Trini, you know that I love you. I love you more than anything else on this earth. More than ten thousand earths. I'd give up ever being a Ranger if it meant I could spend my life at your side. And I'm sure whatever your problem is, whatever fears you have. I'll always be here to help you put those fears aside."
The soft words he whispered into her ear, sent shivers down her spine as well as courage. So gripping onto that Trini pulled herself back and stared her lover in the eyes.
"Tommy, I'm pregnant."
Thomas Oliver's jaw was dropping wide open. His girlfriend was pregnant with their child. A beautiful life was being made inside Trini at this moment. The ex-ranger quickly gripped Trini into a hug and began to laugh softly.
"You're Pregnant? Trini how could that ever make me leave you? You're going to be the mother of my child? I couldn't ask for anything more. No matter what I ask you, nothing could ever make me more happy or excited. I'm going to be able to spend a lifetime loving you, and our baby? I love you Trini."
Trini Kwan had tears in her eyes and was trying her best not to let them spill over as she embraced her loving boyfriend, and soon to be father of their child. Her heart was beating so fast she was scared Tommy could hear it. Leaning her head up she locked her lips with her lovers and the two stayed lip locked until a waiter came over and awkwardly asked if they would like a refill. Needless to say, the two pulled apart beet red when they noticed half the restaurants occupants were staring at them, some with glares and others with awe and smiles.
When the two reached their apartment that night, Tommy gently led his lover to the couch where they both sat down. Excitedly, they began to discuss what things would be like with a baby there to take care of. Tommy kept insisting that the baby wear green if it was a boy and yellow if it was a girl. He then began to ramble on about shotguns and protecting his little girl. Trini began to silently pray for a boy. Finally Tommy took Trini by the hand and kissed her palm gently.
"Trini, I know we haven't been dating long. It's only been about a year, but we've known each other for much longer. And every day I spend with you is absolutely amazing. I cherish every moment with you. And I was going to wait another month for this, but, I just can't wait."
With a gulp, Tommy Oliver held his lovers hand and kneeled down in front of her. Trini's face was beet red and she squeezed Tommy's hand, the tears were threatening to spill out again.
"Trini Kwan," Tommy spoke softly as he pulled out a small velvet box.
Trini bit her lip then leaned down and kissed Tommy on his lips before he could say another word.
"Yes Tommy. I want to marry you. I want to raise our kids together and grow old together. Only with you. I will marry you."
Tommy gripped his lover close and kissed her lips feverishly and slipped a golden band onto her ring finger with three stones imbedded into it. The middle a large diamond and the two beside it emeralds.
1 month later
Tommy Oliver stood nervously. His eyes wandered back and forth to his friends who were happily surprised to receive their invitations, and then to Trini Kwan's parents. They themselves were ecstatic about their daughter's wedding, and the unexpected news that she would be having her first child. Though suspicious at first, Trini convinced her parents that as adults, she and Tommy had made the decision to express their love in such a way and the result made them happy. So now Tommy stood in a gazebo wearing a black wedding kimono with his best friends around him awaiting his bride to be.
"Calm down bro, your fidgeting is making me nervous," Chuckled Jason beside him.
Tommy smiled and looked at his friends, all the original Rangers had come and all were acting as his groomsmen, and their dates were his bridesmaids. Even Billy who had been living on Aquatar was able to come. The only ones Tommy was sad not to see were Zordon and Alpha, but he somehow felt that they were watching now, probably on a viewing globe.
The chime of music, made Tommy peer up and down the aisle the chairs formed. His heart beat was quickened when the young Asian woman stepped out into the open, accompanied by her father. Tommy could only gape at how beautiful Trini looked in the white wedding Kimono she wore. The young man could feel his chest swelling with joy as he took Trini's hand into his and the two proceeded to say their vows.
"I know pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride," The reverend spoke.
Trini grinned and gripped Tommy's neck pulling him into a passionate kiss, the first as husband and wife. Their friends and family cheered as the two were officially married, however the two lovers could only hear one another's hearts beating in time to the others. As the two slow danced in time to Frank Sinatra's The Very Thought of You, they could feel tiny kicks coming from Trini's stomach.
"I think someone's glad their parents just got married," Tommy whispered gently into his lover's ear.
Trini smiled and gently pressed her lips against her husbands and replied, "Yes and so am I, I love you Mr. Oliver."
"And I love you, Mrs. Oliver."
7 months later
Tommy rushed into the hospital, his eyes searching frantically around till her spotted Billy. He rushed to the other ex-rangers and took a gulp.
"Where is she?" He exclaimed excitedly and nervously.
"She's waiting for you in the room Tommy," Zack exclaimed.
With no hesitation, Tommy quickly rushed himself into the room where his wife was. Thirty minutes passed before Tommy came back out, a proud smile across his face and a few tears in his eyes as he looked at his friends.
"It's a boy!"
The ex-rangers all gathered around excitedly as Trini held the small bundle wrapped in a green blanket. Tommy moved to his wife's side and placed a kiss on her forehead. Trini beamed at her husband and then gently placed the baby into his father's strong arms. Tommy stood there holding his new born son and then kissed Trini's lips.
"He's so beautiful Trini. He has your hair," Tommy whispered gently.
The woman smiled tiredly and nodded her head gently.
"What should we name him Tommy?"
Tommy stood there a moment pondering, then he grinned.
"Well, we can't exactly name him Zordon, but how about Timothy Jack?"
Trini giggled and Tommy softly placed the baby back into her arms. The tired woman smiled and softly nuzzled the baby close to her and gently took Tommy's hand and held it.
"I love it Tommy. Timothy Jack Oliver, welcome to the family," Trini whispered as she drifted off to sleep.
Tommy softly placed a kiss onto Trini's cheek and one on little Timothy's head.
"I love you both with all my heart and spirit, you two are my everything."
Ok! Chapter 2 complete! Whoo hoo! And in case you people were wondering, yes this is going to be a full story. Complete with its ups and downs. Most of it will be set now in present day, but we'll get to that. For now, all I can do is ask that you please read and review. And as a caution, next chapter will be very emotional, so if you get really in tuned to your stories and characters, you are warned. Stay Fearless!