Disclaimer- Not mine, I don't own. The song Runaway Run is Hanson's.

AN- I am really, really, really, really sorry for the delay! All my files I had saved before my computer got taken away aren't accessible. So, unfortunately I have to rewrite the next 11 chapters by memory. If anyone can remember which paring went for each chapter that would help a lot.

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Chapter Seven: Runaway Run

And I waited for you and I waited for you.
Just a picture a feeling and face.
How could I forget your touch your warm embrace.
And the shoes you wore with long black satin lace.
As you walk into my mind.
As I walked into this old forgotten hall.
Just one look and I began to fall.
Wish I could frame you and this feeling on the wall.
To stare at 'til there is no time.

Kat Hillard sighed softly and stole a glance at the former Gold Ranger, Jason Scott. He was busy talking to his best friend, Tommy Oliver, on the other side of the Turbo Megazord. It had been months since any of them had seen Jason, not since he had lost the Gold Ranger powers. It was so great to see him again. She watched Tommy casually wrap his arm around the shoulders of the original Pink Ranger, Kim Hart. She waited for the slap of jealously when she saw it, but nothing happened, which didn't surprise her.

She knew that the Red Turbo Ranger was still in love with Kim, and that was Ok with her. They had tried dating, but both soon realized that it wasn't meant to be. Now maybe she can have a chance at love.

And I waited for you.
Just hoping that you'd come back to me.
And I waited for you.

Jason Scott threw yet another furtive look at the beautiful blonde Pink Turbo Ranger. He'd been crazy about her ever since he'd laid his dark eyes on her, but she'd been with Tommy at the time. But…he glanced over at his bro who was overjoyed at being reunited with Kim. He left a not-so-subtle nudge from the Green Ranger, Adam.

"Why don't you just ask her out?"

"I dunno man, what if she's still hung up on Tommy?"

"Well, judging by the way she's been staring at you, I'm thinking she's not."

He stole a glance at the blonde Australian, who quickly looked away, becoming engrossed in conversation with the Yellow Ranger, Tanya. He bit back a smile then turned back to Adam. "I stand corrected my friend."

Run, run, runaway, run.
Maybe someday I will find someone too.
Run, run, run away.
Maybe some day maybe some day.

"Girl, just talk to him!"

"I can't Tanya, what if just thinks of me as a friend? Or worse a younger sister?" Kat protested in her soft spoken accent.

Kim had wandered over to the two as Kat protested Tanya's not-so-subtle pushing toward the former Gold Ranger. "He thinks of me as a younger sister Kat. You? I don't think so." She sent her a reassuring smile. "Even Tommy thinks so and we all know how he can be." The three quickly broke into laughter; remembering how their leader used to be so oblivious to Kim and/or Kat's attraction to him.

"Maybe…I just don't know."

"We do," Tanya informed her, "I heard from a little green bird that he wanted to come to Angel Grove just to see you."

"What?" Kat's sparkling blue eyes darted over to where Adam was standing with the other male Rangers. Their eyes met, a small blush spread over his cheeks before he quickly turned back to his conversation with Tommy and Jason. "Oh he did, did he?"

Tanya nodded, "he just wants to see you happy."

"I don't know…"

"Just go for it," Kim gently coaxed, "I know he'd be thrilled if you suggested something."

"If you two are sure…"

"We're sure," Kim and Tanya chorused.

From a distance watched the flowers brush your cheek.
As you read the words I wrote I couldn't speak.
And now I lay here broken heart and blistered feet.
As you're spinning 'round my mind.

"Jason?"

Jason slowly turned as he heard Kat's beautiful accent ring in his ears. He grinned at her. "Yeah, Kat?"

"I was wondering…after the Karate Tournament, would you…?"

"I'd love to."

Her bright eyes began sparkling, "really?"

"Yeah, look, if you don't mind I've already got something planned."

"No not at all."

"Great, I'll call you, Ok?"

"I look forward to it."

And I waited for you.
Dreaming of you coming to me.
And I waited for you.

A few days later…

"Thanks Ernie, I really appreciate this."

"Any time Jason, you and Kat have a great time tonight. Just don't forget to lock up."

"I won't." He waved as his old friend left through the back. He began a double check of the evening's events. Flowers on the table. Check. Pink rose for Kat. Check. Music. Check. Food, two bowls of covered up spaghetti. Check. Perfect. Everything was ready. He'd told Kat to meet him at the Youth Center at seven sharp. He stole a glance at his watch. 6:58. Two minutes to go. He heard soft clicking of high heels echoing down the hall. Jason quickly turned, snagging the rose off the table and faced the doorway as the footsteps grew louder.

He smiled as Kat came into his view; his smile grew as she gasped softly. He'd taken her completely by surprise.

Run, run, runaway, run.
Maybe someday I will find someone too.
Run, run, run away.
Maybe some day, maybe some day.
Yeah.
Maybe some day.

"Oh Jason," Kat breathed, gazing around the room. "It's beautiful!" All the regular lights were off, in their place were a string of small white and read lights. The lights gave the room a more romantic atmosphere.

Jason grinned at her as he walked over to her. "So, you like it?" he asked as he handed her the rose.

She returned his grin, accepting the rose. "I love it!"

He smiled and held his hand out to her, "I'm glad."

She accepted his hand, placing the rose in her hair. "How on earth did you pull this off?"

"Well, I had some help from Ernie and Tommy."

"You all did a magnificent job," she stated as he helped her in the chair for a table for two.

"Thanks," He then reached over and pulled the two metal covers off the bowls, revealing a hearty helping of spaghetti and meatballs. "Bon apatite!" He hit the PLAY button on the boom box on the small table next to them, immediately soft music filled the room.

When you weep you can know that it's all right.
As you sleep I'll just follow your door light.
We can talk just as long as you hold on tight.
Just one breath is a million sighs.
I can tell every breath that you're breathing.
I can feel every thought that you're thinking.
We can talk. It's a thousand years gone by.
You and I.

Over dinner they caught up on the few months they hadn't seen each other. As they finished their meal, Jason rose and held his hand out to Kat. "Would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

Kat smiled and took his hand, standing as she did. "I'd love to, and I thought you'd never ask."

He led her out to the middle of the floor and began to slowly sway with her to the music. They soon became lost in each other, mind, body and soul as one.

Unfortunately, reality soon hit them and they reluctantly parted and began preparing to leave. Jason quickly cleaned everything up and left with Kat, barely remembering to lock up for Ernie.

The ride over to Kat's house was quiet, but perfect. Midway through the ride, Kat reached over and placed her hand over his, lacing their fingers together. He glanced over at her smiling; knowing that after tonight, there was no turning back.

When they reached her house, he walked her to the door. As they stood under the porch light, they smiled at each other, their hands still joined.

"I had a wonderful evening Jason, I'll never forget it."

"Neither will I Kat, and I'll never forget you." He leaned over and gently kissed her. Before he could pull away, she wrapped her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. Minutes passed and they reluctantly broke for air. "I want…Can I…?"

"Yes, I was hoping you'd ask. I'm crazy about you Jason."

"Oh the feeling's mutual." He gave her a quick kiss then bounded down the steps.

She watched him go, a small, happy sigh escaping her. She then smiled and waved to him before going inside. When she closed the door, she leaned against it, thinking only of Jason and the promise of being with him tomorrow hung in the air.

Run, run, runaway, run.
Maybe someday I will find someone too.
Run, run, run away.
Maybe some day maybe some day.
Run, run, runaway, run.
Maybe someday I will find some way.
Maybe some day maybe some day.
I'll run away.
Yeah.

End Chapter

AN2- (Collapses) Finally! I am SO sorry for the delay! I've been working on this off and on for the past for months. Again I'm really, really, really, really sorry!

AN3- Quick note, from now on, I will not be going in order from MMPR to SPD, well, once Mystic Force airs and I see it, I'll add more to this. All chapters will vary, whenever the muse strikes instead of going in order. It'll be a lot easier and there will be fewer gaps between updates. Also I will take SPD parings until…let's go with chapter ten. Maybe eleven. Ok, so please leave a review. No flames please! Thanks!

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