Chapter Four

After school, in the Park, Tommy and Kim were holding hands as they walked.

"What are you up to this weekend?" Tommy asked.

"Well, the weather's so nice, I might just sit outside and read a book," Kimberly answered. "You wanna join me?"

"Yup," Tommy said eager to spend time with his girlfriend.

They walked to a bench and took a seat.

So, what about me and you catching a movie later?" Tommy asked.

"Oh, actually you know what, I promised Aisha I'd go to the mall with her. You wanna go?"

Tommy pretended to think about it. He did not like to go shopping, especially with Kim and Aisha. They would be there until closing and he would more than likely end up being their pack mule.

During their conversation, Bulk and Skull had snuck up behind Tommy. They were acting suspiciously weirder than normal.

"Hi guys," Kim greeted the bullies.

Tommy turned to them. There was something off about them. Their eyes seemed glossed over. It was odd. Though Bulk and Skull were easily the biggest bullies in school, they were never into drugs or alcohol. They usually picked on kids who were smaller and weaker than they were.

"Are you guys ok?" Tommy asked a little concerned.

"Yes, we're ok?" Bulk and Skull said in unison. Their voices were monotone and odd. They walked off.

"I worry about tem sometimes," Tommy half joked. He turned back to Kimberly.

"Anyway, so, you and Aisha are going to the mall, huh? So, uh I'm gonna go work out and uh, I just meet you guys there?"

While Tommy was talking, Bulk and Skull reappeared behind him. Noticing this, the White Ranger turned to them. They still had the dazed look in their eyes.

"What are you guys doing?" he asked.

"Nothing," the bullies answered and they were gone again.

"What was that about?" Kim asked with a frown.

"With those two, who knows?" Tommy said.

He was just happy Skull was not hitting on Kimberly. Tommy was a secure guy and knew that Kim would never leave him for another guy. It was just disrespectful to him, Kim, and their relationship every time the bully asked the Pink Ranger out on a date, especially when it was right in front of him.

"Alright," Kim said moving on. "Well, I better go meet Aisha, you wanna go?"

"No," Tommy answered. "You know what, I gotta go work out, but I tell you what, I'll meet you guys there. Ok?"

"Bye," Kim said kissing his cheek.

"Bye," Tommy said as they parted.

THE END