Kira was playing her guitar under a large shade tree, her thoughts far away. She really liked Hunter, and thought he was great guy who didn't call her doll, and baby like Conner did. He treated her nice and was so handsome. What girl wouldn't want a guy like him for her boyfriend?

Conner came up and dropped down beside her, as she put down the guitar and looked at him. He had nice eyes. Tori was a lucky girl, as Conner had changed the way he acted, grew up some. Their eyes met and Conner smiled at her, and she returned it.

"So how is it going Kira?"

"Fine, how are you and Tori doing?"

"She is a very special girl, and I like being around her." He did, but he still held a secret wish that it was a certain girl with the voice of an angel that was his girl. He had never gotten over his interest in her, though he had tried to bury it.

"Is Hunter being a gentleman?" If he wasn't he would have a talk with him.

"Yes, I really like him, and those cute faces he makes. He makes me laugh."

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Hunter was eating his lunch outside when he saw Tori. He watched her walk, long blond hair flowing behind her as the wind caught it. He remembered the swim they had taken the night before, and the cold shower later. He tried replacing Kira's face for Tori's. But it faded quickly. He had a date with her tonight, and he didn't want to hurt her. But why didn't he do something about his feelings for Tori when they were still power rangers. It was simple, because of his brother.

Tori looked at him, and turned away and went back inside, a strange look on her face. She was trying to avoid him, and he knew he should do the same with her. But he couldn't avoid her in his dreams.

Tori opened her cell phone and answered it, and found it was Conner. She was glad to hear from him, and wondering if he was calling to cancel the trip to that concert tonight. Dustin watched his friend, and wondered if she was really happy with Conner, as she wasn't smiling, and seemed preoccupied by something, perhaps it was Hunter.

When Tori came out to get into her van to drive home, she saw Hunter there bending over his bike. She walked over to him and saw him fiddling with the bike.

"What is wrong Hunter?"

"I can't get my bike started."

"Maybe Dustin can fix it."

"He already left and I have plans for the evening." He was avoiding looking her in the eyes. She was looking at the sky, and wishing someone would come along that could help Hunter. But knew she would have to give him a ride home.

"I'll give you a ride, you can pick up the bike tomorrow. I also have plans for the evening and am in a hurry. I only have two hours to get ready." Hunter smiled at that, 'she is beautiful already.' He mentally smacked himself, 'must not think that way.'

Hunter walked over to the van and got in, and buckled up. Tori started the engine and drove off, it was to be a very quiet, tense ride for both.

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Conner had fixed up the patio with tiny lights, and a table lite by candlelight. Soft music was playing, and he hoped that Tori would like it. He heard the doorbell and went to answer it, when he opened it, he smiled and offered her a red rose. Tori smiled at Conner and took a wiff of the fragrant rose as she followed him into the living room. They had decided to skip the concert for a quiet evening.

Tori glanced around the room as Conner took her hand and led her outside. She loved what she saw, and he pulled her into his arms and they began to slow dance. Tori leaned into him and closed her eyes. She would forget Hunter and think only of Conner. He was a good guy, that her parents would approve of, and her sister would be envious of.

Conner reached down with his fingertips and tipped Tori's face up so their eyes met. He slowly lowered his head and their lips met in a soft kiss. They broke the kiss and looked at each other, and then their lips met again, this time with something more.

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Hunter canceled his date with Kira, claiming he was sick. In a way he was, in his heart. He knew that he was in love with Tori, and he didn't know what to do about it. Probably too late for him anyway, she had Conner. He didn't want to hurt Kira, but he was going to tell her tomorrow.

He turned on the tv and a special bullentin came on, about an six car pile up. The camera crew was showing the cars, and some of the victims. He felt his heart skip a beat, when he reconized Conners car, and paramedics working on someone in that car. "Tori!"He picked up the phone and without looking dialed Dustin's number.

"Hello?"

"Dustin, it's Hunter. Turn on channel 5, an accident. The car with Tori and Conner were involved!" He heard Dustin grabbing for the remote and then a gasp on the other end of the line.

"I'll met you at the hospital, bro." Dustin hung up as Hunter watched the paramedics remove Tori from the car, and Conner. They were rushed to the ambulance, and Hunter ran for the door, leaving the tv on.

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