Believe

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PRMF, Madison has a crush on one of her friends and talks to one of her best friends about her crush. Unfortunately, things go wrong when someone gives away the wrong information. MadisonNick, XanderVida.

Chapter 1: MY NAME IS…

“My name is Madison Rocca, but my friends call me Maddie. I live in this town called Briarwood. I go to school in here as well and after school, I work at this cool place called the Rock Porium. What else am I doing in my free time? I love to film. Sometimes I even drive my friends crazy. They don’t tell me, but I know them.

It has been months since the weirdest thing happened in Briarwood. I didn’t realize that this quiet and peaceful town isn’t peaceful as I thought. You would never believe me if I told you. Months ago, my friends and I went into the woods and since then, I realized that my life would never be the same again.”

End Chapter 1.

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Chapter 2: IF ONLY HE KNEW…

Another day in Briarwood. It seems to be a peaceful day for the teens. In Rock Porium, Madison is filming as usual. She films all the customers in the shop.

“Hey sis! Make sure you get my right side!” yelled the girl with short, black hair and white highlights.

Madison smiled, walked with her camera to the DJ table where the girl was standing and started to film her.

“That’s DJ Vida. Great DJ and the best sister ever. Although we are family, we look nothing like each other. Vida is more open and daring. She likes to take challenges and is definitely not shy.”

“Isn’t this groovy or what?” shouted the black haired girl, while she danced.

“It sounds great sis. You are the best.”

Suddenly Vida was looking between the records.

“You’re looking for something sis?”

“Yeah, my new CD. I left it in here yesterday. Oh, no, it’s stolen.”

“You mean this one?” The girls turned around and saw a tall guy with brown hair coming up their way. He handed over the CD to Vida. Vida looked at him with angry eyes.

“Xander! I told you if you ever take something from me again, I would break your legs!”

He answers with his killer accent: “You said that last time as well, but I’m still alive.” He noticed Madison with the camera in his direction. He smiled and winked to the camera. “How are you doin’?”

Xander’s wink made Madison smile.

“Extreme Xander. Sport athlete and probably Briarwood’s biggest charmer. I remember the first day he came in Briarwood. Everyone found him weird with the accent and they even laugh at him about it. But now, girls seem to fall for it. Well, any girl except for my sis. He sure knows how to irritate her.”

“Hey Maddie, you’re filming for your film class again?”

“Yeah, you wanna say something about yourself?”

“Sure. Hi, Xander Bly here. I live in Briarwood and I go to school in here. I love to skateboard and I do train a lot as you can see. And for the ladies there, I’m available. So, if you’re interested, come by at the Rock Porium and I might give you my number.”

Xander winks to the camera and Vida rolled with her eyes.

“Oh brother. It’s for Maddie’s film class, not a dating agency.”

“Can’t blame a guy for trying.”

“Oh, is that why you’re still single?”

“I’m too young to have something serious. I gotta live before I can make a commitment. Otherwise I have to turn down a lot of hot chicks and we can’t let that happen.”

“You are so unbelievable.”

“I would almost think you’re jealous V”, Xander responded with a huge smile on his face.

“On you?” Vida started to burst in laughter. “Yeah, right.”

“Anyone ever said you look adorable when you’re denying?”

“Why you....”

The 2 friends continue their argue. Madison decided to get involved within this discussion. She turns the camera to herself.

“Question. Do they always fight? And the answer is… Always. Note to self. Don’t put those 2 next to each other at the Christmas table.”

Madison sneaked away from the DJ table to continue her filming. She walked around the store. Suddenly someone with red hair and a cape jumped in front of her. It shocked Madison.

“You scared me.”

“Sorry. Are you filming again?”

“Yeah, so tell me what you’re doing right now.”

“I’m undercover in here. I protect the innocent and fight evil.”

“In this store?”

“Evil is everywhere. But have no fear, because the Chipman is here.”

The red haired guy continued playing with his rolled up magazine, pretending it’s his sword, and ran through the store. It made Madison laugh.

“Nobody is like Chip Thorn. I’ve known him since Grammar school. He’s a great friend and biggest goof I know. He’s up to every action and you’ll never get bored around him.”

Suddenly Madison heard someone yelling from behind the counter. She walked to the guy who stood behind the counter.

“We don’t sell that kind of junk, you moron! Only classic rock in here! What do you think we are? Virgin Records? Now, get your butt out of my store and look for that song somewhere else!”

The customer left.

“Still not eating?”

“I don’t know how long I can pull this off.”

“Well, you haven’t eaten for a few days. You’re doing a great job.”

“As long nobody mention or shows me any food. Yesterday, when I walked home, I saw they opened that new restaurant. I could smell their burgers from miles away. I’m so hungry, I can eat almost everything in this store and I almost did.”

“That’s my boss Toby. He’s a little bit weird sometimes, but he’s a great friend to all of us.”

“So, where’s everyone?”

“Well, Vida is behind her DJ table, Xander is probably still standing there with her, and Chip...is doing something.”

“Aren’t we missing someone?”

“Toby is right. We do miss one person. And that would be...”

“Sorry Tobes, I got trouble with my bike.”

Madison turned her camera to the black haired guy wearing a red sweater and a black leather jacket. She smiles when he entered the store and saw him talking to Toby.

“Glad you made it anyway.”

“The new, mysterious and good-looking guy in town. He’s been a great friend to the 4 of us. You could say that he completed our friendship circle. How could someone not notice Nick? That great smile, his good looks, those gorgeous eyes. Who wouldn’t fall for that?”

Madison sighs and forgot that she was filming while she looks at him. Nick noticed Madison staring at him and smiled.

“You’re alright Maddie?”

“Huh?”

“Your camera is still on.”

Madison looked at her camera and saw it was still on record.

“Oh. Yeah, I guess it has been a long day.”

“Long day? It’s still morning.” answered Toby.

Madison blushed when her ‘long day’ excuse was pushed into the ground by Toby’s respond. Madison didn’t know what to say, until she was saved by a big guy, entering the store with an ice cream in his hand.

“Hey! Polar Beer! No food inside!”

The guy ignored Toby and walked further inside the store. Toby walked behind him. Nick smiled and walked to the office. Madison followed him with her camera. Nick was about to take off his sweater and put on his working-blouse. Madison’s mouth felt open and stared as Nick took off his red sweater. Suddenly, the sound of the door shutting behind her, disturb the moment. It also made Nick turn around and saw that he wasn’t alone in the office.

“Hey! What are you doing here?”

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t know...”

“You’re also filming people without their clothes on as well?”

Madison shut down her camera and put her hands in front of her eyes.

“No! This was very unexpected, you gotta believe me. I didn’t mean to embarrass you. I’m so sorry, I really am.”

She suddenly heard laughing from Nick’s side.

“I’m only kidding Maddie.”

Madison removed her hands from her eyes.

“Oh...I knew that.”

She saw that Nick still hasn’t put on his working-blouse and tried to look at the floor, hoping he wouldn’t see her blushing.

“But to let you know that I would never do something to embarrass you. I mean, I don’t want you to be mad at me.”

“Like your sister and Xander?” Nick smiled and put on his working-blouse. “I could never be mad at you.”

Madison blushed and looked in his eyes. “Thanks.”

“Anytime.” Nick answered with a smile, grabs his comic book and tapped on her head. “Now, let’s get back to work.”

Nick exits the office as first, followed by Madison. She stopped at front of the door and kept staring at Nick, walking in the direction of the DJ table, where Vida and Xander are still arguing. A smile crossed on her face while she looked at him.

“Isn’t he great? He’s so different than any guy I’ve ever met in my life. So sweet and caring. He’s always protective over me and he’s never angry at me. He always makes me laugh and sometimes he makes fun of me when I’m blushing again. And while Vida is busy with her DJ stuff, or Xander is skateboarding, or Chip is at his chess club, Nick is always keeping me company and vice versa. You could say that we do hang out a lot together. Then how come he doesn’t see it? He says that I’m one of his best friends, but is that what I really want? Just friends? Is that how he sees me? As just one of his best friends? Can’t you see the way I look at you? Can’t you see the smile I give you? Can’t you see that I love to be with you? If only he knew...that I’m actually falling for him.”

End Chapter 2.

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Chapter 3: TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES

The day went by pretty fast. Vida and Chip were off earlier and they went home. Only Nick, Madison, Xander and Toby were in the store. Toby is in his office taking a break. He has seen to much food coming by in his store that he decided to be out of sight for a moment. Madison was putting some records on shelves, Xander was supervising as usual and Nick’s standing behind the counter. While Madison put the records on the shelves, she couldn’t keep her eyes of Nick, who was talking to a few girls. The girls were giggling.

“What are they talking about? Why are they laughing? And why is Nick smiling at them? Does he like them? Are they asking him out? What’s going on?”

“Come back anytime.” Nick smiled as the girls left the store giggling.

“Maybe I should ask him? No, that would be weird. I don’t want him to know that I’m interested in him. Well, I do, but I need to know first what he thinks of me. What if he doesn’t like me? What if I’m not his type? No, that would be too embarrassing. Maybe I have to try to find out. But how?”

Madison walked over to the counter where Nick was standing.

“Hey.”

“Hey, is everything alright?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. Everything is alright. So, friends of yours.”

“Those girls? Nah. They’re going to school with us. One of them asked me out on a date.”

The smile on Madison slowly started to disappear.

“Oh.”

“But I said no.”

The smile appeared on Madison’s face again. She was relieved to hear that.

“Really?”

“Yeah, I don’t have to time for dates anyway. If you know what I’m talking about.”

“I do?”

Nick pointed out to his morpher.

“The whole magic situation is taking most of my free time, so it makes dating almost impossible.”

“Great. Did he really have to say that? Dating Nick Russell is impossible. There goes my love life. Should I just give up? No, I can’t just ignore this.”

“I guess you’re right. So, we’re almost done with work. You wanna do something after we’re done?”

“I’d love to, but I have other plans later. Maybe another time.”

Madison was disappointed and tried to smile back at Nick.

“Sure. Another time.”

“Great. Look, I need to get something from the office. Could you keep an eye on the counter for me till I get back?”

“Sure. No problem.”

“Awesome. You rock.”

Nick smiled and went to the office. Madison stood behind the counter, looking disappointed.

“Great, at least I rock. Perfect.”

“Who you’re talking to?”

Madison turned around in shock and saw Xander standing behind her.

“Why is everyone sneaking behind my back today?”

“Sorry. I didn’t mean to. Where’s Nick?”

“He had to get something from the office. He’ll be back in a sec.”

“Is everything alright?”

“I’m fine.”

“Are you sure? It looks like something’s bothering you.”

“You have any plans after work?”

“No, why?”

“You wanna hang out with me?”

“Sure. Sounds cool.”

“Great.” Madison smiles as Xander went back to his chair. She feels like she needed to talk to a friend. This is something that couldn’t keep on bottling inside of her. She hid it for too long and it wants to come out.


The teens finished their work. Nick went home and Madison and Xander decided to see a movie. They bought tickets and entered the theatre.

“Man, I wanted to see this movie for a long time. Can’t wait till it starts.”

“Me too.”

It was bothering Madison that Nick rejected her this afternoon in the store. Xander could see that Madison’s mind was somewhere else.

“Maddie, if you wanna go home…”

“No, I’m fine.”

“I don’t think so. I can see that something’s bothering you. And I’m your friend. So why don’t you tell me what’s up?”

“I can’t. It’s too embarrassing.”

“You didn’t cross to the other side of the gender, right?

“Xander!”

“I’m kidding. Look, whatever it is. I promise I won’t laugh. Like I said, I’m your friend. Just tell me.”

“Alright. It’s about this guy, he’s a very good friend of mine. And we can get along very well.”

“So, what’s the problem?”

“I want more than just a friendship.”

“Awh….our Maddie is in love. That’s so cute.”

“Forget it. It’s too embarrassing.”

“No, go on. Does he feel the same about you?”

“That’s the point. I don’t know. I’m scared to tell him. I mean I don’t want to ruin our friendship with something like this.”

“Maddie, if you don’t tell him you will never find out if he feels the same way about you.”

“I guess you’re right. Maybe I should tell him.”

The light in the theatre started to dim.

“Just out of curiosity. Who is your lover boy?”

“I’m not gonna tell you that.”

“Oh come one. You gotta tell me something.For example, does he go to our school?”

“Yes, he goes to our school.”

“And? Do I know him?”

“I think you do. Yes.”

“How does he look like? What kind of guy is he?”

“He’s an amazing guy. He has gorgeous eyes, great body, and dark hair. Very mysterious. He’s very charming and funny. I don’t think I’m the only girl who falls for him. I mean a lot of girls have a crush on him.”

Xander’s eyes grew large as he had an idea about who Madison was talking about.

“No way.”

“What?”

“Nothing. Nothing at all.”

Madison just watched at the screen as the movie started. Now Xander is thinking about what Madison just said and it bothered him.


Meanwhile, Vida and Chip are at Rootcore, studying and experiencing with all kinds of spells.

“Wow, check this out.”

Vida walked over to Chip and looked at the book Chip’s holding. “What is it?”

“It’s a truth spell. It says that anyone who takes this potion, this person can’t say anything but the truth for the upcoming hour. Is that cool or what?”

“A truth spell? Yeah right. What am I saying? I’m wearing a pink warrior custom and fly on brooms. Like things aren’t crazy enough. Let’s try.”

“Wait a sec. I’m not sure of that’s such a good idea.”

“Are you saying that you’re scared?”

When Chip heard the word scared, he took 2 glasses and handed one to Vida.

“Cheers.”

They ticked their glass to each other and drink it. They pulled a disgusted face after they drunk.

“Ew! What was inside of that potion?”

“I don’t know, but I’m never going to drink that ever again. You feel anything?”

“I feel nothing. I still feel the same. Chip, are you sure that was the right potion?”

“I’m sure. Maybe we should ask each other question to see if it really works.”

“Alright. Do you like my music at the Rock Porium.”

“Yeah, I think it rocks.”

“It doesn’t work. You said you like my music.”

“Maybe because I really do. Oke, my turn. Where were you yesterday during History class.”

“I was asleep.”

“Oh really? I thought you said you were going to the doctor.”

“So what? I cut classes all the time. It’s not working.”

“Try another question.”

“Oke. Your favorite clothing piece.”

“My superman custom.”

“Your what?”

“Nothing.”

Vida started to laugh. “You have a superman custom?”

“Who doesn’t?”

“Uhm…me.”

“Very funny. What’s your favorite color?”

“Pink. No wait, I meant something else.”

“And I thought you hated pink. Shame on you for lying.”

“What do you think of Lee Lee?

“I think she’s hot.” Vida gave Chip a confused look. “Well, she can be mean sometimes, but you gotta admit that she’s quite the looker.”

“Whatever. Do you have a crush on her?”

“Hey, it’s my turn to ask the question. And it better be a good one.”

“You better hurry up before Udonna gets back.”

“I know. Do you have a crush on Xander?”

Vida was quiet for a moment and started to laugh. “That’s a ridiculous question. I’m not going to answer that.”

“Why? You’re scared that the truth might come out?” Chip answered with a big grin on his face, knowing that this was the million dollar question and Vida always seem to deny it. But now Vida isn’t able to lie about it, this was his chance to ask.

“You know the truth.”

“Well, why don’t you tell me then?”

“Why should I? You already know the truth.”

“But I want to hear it from you. If it’s the truth then why you’re scared to tell me then? Is it because it might be another answer then you’re telling us all for the past year?

“Let’s get back to our books, shall we?”

Vida left straight to the big round table and hid her face so Chip wouldn’t see her blushing. Chip smiled as he saw Vida opening her book and fully concentrated on her books. This wasn’t the Vida he knew.

“I’ll take that as a yes.”

Chip walked over to the table and started to study as well.


That evening at Rock Porium, Nick entered the store and was about to walk inside the office. Suddenly he saw Xander sitting on his supervising chair, staring in front of him. Nick walked over to him.

“You’re trying to get overpaid?”

Xander turned around and saw it was Nick. Nick took a seat on the couch.

“Oh, it’s you.”

“You were expecting someone else?”

“No.”

“Then what are you doing here by yourself?”

“Thinking.”

“Oh, I see. You wanna be left alone in your thinking atmosphere?”

“I don’t know. What are you doing here anyway?”

“I forgot something in the office. You wanna talk about what’s bothering you?”

“Maybe. It’s about a girl.”

“I see. So, what is it this time? Is she unavailable, unreachable or terrible?” Nick joked and laughed, but Xander looked at him with serious eyes.

“It’s about Madison.”

Nick stopped laughing and looked at Xander with concerned eyes when he heard her name.

“Madison? What about her? Is she alright?”

“I went to the movies with her this afternoon.”

“To the movies? You and Maddie? What happened?”

“Promise not to tell her. She was quite embarrassed when she told me.”

“You have my word. What did she say?” Nick asked with interest.

“She told me about this guy.”

“A guy?”

“Not just some guy. She has a crush on this guy, and guess what. He goes to the same school as us.”

Nick smiled and asked: “Really? Who is it?”

“She didn’t mention a name, but she said that he has gorgeous eyes, a great body, has dark hair, he’s mysterious, charming and funny. And there are a lot of girls falling for this guy.”

“Really? I wonder who it is.”

“Isn’t it obvious? She even said that I know him and that he’s actually one of her best friends. Plus she described him that he’s handsome, has dark hair, goes to our school, is athletic, and is popular with the girls. That could only be one person.”

“So who do you think it is?”

Xander looked around and moved closer to Nick, so the whole store wouldn’t hear it. “I think Madison is in love with me.”

End Chapter 3.

[Galwit Mysto!]

oooo enticing....*hits Xander on the head for being...well...Xander* cant wait for next chapter!

[TBF]

Xander is teh confused...

[step2stepgirl]

There's one song used in this chapter and it's called Collide from Howie Day! Enjoy!


Chapter 4: COLLIDE

A brand new day for the 5 teens in Briarwood and they had school. Nick grabbed some books from his locker and yawned. He didn’t sleep all night. The whole night he was thinking about what Xander told him previous evening at the Rock Porium. Did Madison really have a crush on him? How come she didn’t tell him? Sure he knows that Madison isn’t exactly the most open person of his friendship circle, but all those times they spend together. How come he never told him that she likes Xander? No, he has to hear this from herself. Why is he worried so much about this anyway? He should be glad that one of his best friends likes someone. Someone who respects her, someone on who she can count on, someone she knows. Then how come he feels so miserable?

“Hey mate.”

Nick turned around and saw Xander standing behind him.

“Hey.”

“You look awful”

“I couldn’t sleep.”

“Why?”

“Look Xander, are you really sure that it’s you Madison’s in love with.”

“Well, who else could it be? Chip? I mean, why would she ask me out to the movies yesterday anyway?”

Nick looked disappointed when Xander made a good point.

“I guess you’re right.”

“Aw man, what will I say if I bump up to Madison?”

“Well, what do you wanna say to her?”

“I don’t know. I mean, what would you say if you knew that Madison’s in love with you?”

Nick was quiet for a moment and sighs. He always had an answer for everything, but for this question, he seems speechless.

“I…uhm…I guess I’ll never know, since she’s obviously in love with you.”

“Hey guys.”

The 2 boys jumped in shock when they heard that familiar female voice.

“Madison?!” The boys yelled united.

“Is everything alright?”

Nick looked at Xander, who was getting nervous when he saw Madison.

“Great, I’m fine. Everything goes perfect. Never been better.”

“Are you feeling alright Xander?”

“I feel perfect. Why wouldn’t I be? Oh gosh, look at the time, I really gotta go now, but it was great seeing you again.” Xander turned around and bumped up to a trashcan. He felt on the floor.

“Xander!” Yelled the blue ranger after she saw Xander stumbling against the trashcan, but Xander quickly jumped up on his feet and put the trashcan on his right place.

“I’m fine. Nothing broken. No worries. I’m still alive. Bye now.” Xander quickly walked away as he could, leaving Madison confused alone with Nick.

“Is there something wrong with him?”

Nick didn’t know what to say. ‘Madison is in love with Xander’ is all he could think of. “I guess it’s all a part of his Plan Xander.”

Nick’s joke made the 2 teens laugh. When their laughter stopped, they looked in each other’s eyes. All these time, worrying about his past and where he belongs, he never noticed how beautiful Madison actually was. She was the one who convinced him to stay, she was the one who helped him to get the job at the Rock Porium, so he wouldn’t be left out of the group. She even said that that he‘s something special. No, Xander must be wrong about this one.

“Why is he so quiet? What is he thinking right now? Why am I quiet? I have to say something before he leaves. I have to say something now.”

“So, did you study for that Math test?”

“Math? I’m standing here in front of one of the cutest guys of Briarwood and I’m talking about Math? Oh, this is not going well.”

“Yeah, but that test wasn’t an easy one.”

“Tell me about it.”

“Thank god. He didn’t run away. Yet. I gotta think of something else. Ask him out. Maybe tomorrow. What are you doing? It’s just one question. If he says no, you won’t die. However, if he says no, I probably won’t be able to look at him ever again.”

“I actually gotta go now.”

“Ask him, ask him, ask him now!”

Nick was about to leave, but Madison jumped in front of him before he could leave. “Wait.”

“What’s up?”

Madison hesitated: “I was wondering if…you know only if you want to, I mean I understand if you have no time, so only if you no plans and have time…”

“Maddie. What are you trying to ask me?”

“I was wondering if…you’d like to…help me with my film project.” Madison could slap herself for making an excuse again.

“A film project?”

“Yeah, it’s for my film class. My assignment is to interview someone and film all everything that’s dear to that person and couldn’t be missed in his or her life. It could be family, or friends. And I was thinking maybe you’d like to that person. Because we still don’t know much about you.”

Nick’s heart started to beat faster when Madison asked him to work on her project. He would love to spend time with the girl, who he seems to develop feelings for. But once he started to think about what Xander said, his heart instantly dropped.

“I can’t. I got a lot of work to do.”

“Oh, I see.” Answered Madison disappointed. “I understand.”

“Maybe you should ask Xander. I think he’d be more suitable for the job.”

“Xander?! I don’t want Xander, I want you! Oh my god, maybe he knows it. Maybe he knows that I like him and now he tries to avoid me, because he doesn’t wanna tell me that he’s not interested in me. No, just act normal. You are his friend Madison. If you can’t be more than just that, then just be his friend. Act cool Maddie.”

“Good idea. I mean it’s too bad you don’t have time, but I completely understand. So, I’ll ask Xander. That was a good idea of you. Thanks Nick.”

“That was too close. Did he buy it?”

Nick couldn’t believe what he just heard and hesitated a little when he answered. “You’re welcome. I think.” Maybe he should just ask her if she really has a crush on Xander. No wait, he can’t. He gave his word to Xander not to tell her. Plus Nick knows how Maddie will react. Panicked and ashamed, no he can’t do that to her.

“I have to go. Vida’s waiting for me.”

“Alright, see you later at the store Mad Maddie.” Nick tried to smile and joke to forget his previous conversation, but it doesn’t seem to help.

“Mad Maddie?! From Madison, he called me Maddie and now Mad Maddie. It’s so obvious that he’s not interested in me. What was you’re thinking Maddie? Dozens of girls are standing in line to catch the interest of Nick Russell. How could I be so stupid to think that there might have been a chance that he’s interested in me?”

“Yeah, I’ll see there. Bye.” Madison tried to leave with her smile on her face. Once she turned around to walk to the door, that smile disappeared instantly. Nick watched her leaving. There she goes. The girl he wants is in love with someone else and there’s nothing he can do about it.


Outside the school building, Vida’s sitting on a bench reading a magazine, while she waits on her sister.

“Hello.” A face with red hair suddenly appeared in front of her. Vida screamed and started to hit him with her magazine. “Hey, it’s me! It’s me!”

“Chip! Don’t you ever sneak up like that ever again. You know I hate that. I already hate it when Xander does that.”

A smile appeared on Chip’s face. “Ah, is it that the reason why you like him?”

“Excuse me, I do not like Xander Bly.”

Chip took a seat next to Vida. “Oh that’s right. The hour has already passed, meaning the potion’s effect has expired.”

“Chip, the potion just doesn’t work.”

“Then how come you said that pink’s your favorite color?”

“It was obvious that the potion confused my mind.”

“Yeah, you weren’t able to lie anymore.”

“Can it. I don’t need a potion to tell someone the truth.”

“Yeah right V. You were shaking when I asked you a simple question.”

“It was a stupid question. Why in the world would I fall for Xander Bly? I mean the guy is annoying and is the only one who get the blood from under my nails.”

“But you like that, don’t you?” Chip asked while he pinched Vida’s cheeks.

“Don’t you have some cleaning to do or something? Like your superman costume for example?”

Chip quickly covered Vida’s mouth and looked around, hoping that no one heard Vida. “Would you keep that to yourself? Not everyone needs to know what I have hanging in my closet.”

“What’s in your closet?”

The 2 teens jumped off the bench when they heard Madison’s voice.

“Nothing, nothing at all.” Chip quickly answered before Vida would respond.

“Wow, was there a full man last night or something sis?

Madison looked confused to her sister and asked: “What?”

“Maddie, your camera is off. You’re always filming at school all the time and now it’s off for the first time since...ever.”

“I don’t feel like filming right now.”

“Oh-uh. Sounds like we’re gonna have our girl talk again.”

The 2 sisters looked at Chip, hoping he would get the hint. “Oh, yeah, send me away just because I’m a guy.”

“It’s oke Chip. You can stay, I don’t really feel like talking about it.”

“Oh yes, you are. Bye Chip.”

“You girls are so unfair.” Chip whined, but eventually left them alone. He walked to the other side of the school building where he finds Xander on his skateboard. He saw that Xander didn’t have so much luck on his board today. He keeps on falling off the board everytime he tries to do a new trick.

“The board doesn’t wanna work with you today?”

Xander turned around and smiled at Chip. “I guess it’s not really my day.”

“You got rejected by a girl or something?”

“Very funny.”

“No serious. Tell me what’s playing in Xanderland?”

Xander put his board against the wall and the 2 friends took a seat on a bench.

“It’s about a friend of mine and it involves girls.”

“A friend of yours?” Yeah, right. Chip thought. He knew Xander was a very open person, but when it comes about opening up about himself, he always uses ‘a friend of mine’ excuse. But Chip just played along, pretending that he doesn’t know that he’s talking about himself.

“Yeah, a friend of mine. There is this girl.”

“What about her?”

“Well, this girl is in love with my friend.”

Chip suddenly paid attention when he heard that. “Ofcourse she is.” Xander gave Chip a confused look. Darn, Chip knew that he couldn’t say anything if he wanted to stay alive. “I mean, she is?”

“Yeah. She’s smart, sweet and stunning.”

“So? What’s the problem? Scared he’ll find out that she’s smarter than him?”

“Very funny. He likes her...as a friend.”

“Then you....I mean, your friend should tell her then.”

“There’s more. She has a sister.”

“What about her?”

“My friend actually likes this girl’s sister.”

Chip’s eyes grew large. He couldn’t believe what he just heard. “Oh wow.”

“I know. What would you do in a situation like this?”

Aw man, did he really have to ask him? He didn’t want to get stuck into this triangle.

“Tell your friend to ask another friend for advice. Love between 2 people is already complicated, don’t get me start about 3.”

Chip didn’t know what to think now. If only he didn’t ask what was on Xander’s mind. Now he knows more info than he wanted to know.


That evening, Madison and Chip had their shift at the Rock Porium. Xander also had a shift, but he called in sick. So Toby asked Nick to take over his shift. Nick was standing behind the counter, Madison is checking the stock of records and Chip is marking records. Toby just stepped out of his office wearing his coat. He noticed the silence between the 3 friends and walked over to Nick.

“Hey, did someone recently passed away or something?”

“What?”

“Something wrong with you guys?”

Nick looked at Madison for a moment and then back to Toby. “No, everything is fine with us.”

“Alright then. Look, I’m off now. Don’t forget to lock the door when you close up this place?”

“Yeah, we know.”

“Alright, then I’ll see you tomorrow. Madison! Chip!” Madison and Chip looked up and waved to Toby, who was leaving the store. Nick tried to count the cash, but couldn’t concentrate on his work. He couldn’t keep his eyes of Madison. He decided to put a record on to kill the silence.

The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
Yeah

I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I won't see your face
Light up again

Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide

Madison looked at Nick and smiled at him. She couldn’t keep her eyes from him anymore.

“God, I love this song. There’s nothing I want more than in the arms of Nick Russell right now. Perfect song, perfect guy, perfect moment. No wake up Maddie. You’re working right now. Stop dreaming and start working.”

Madison looked back to the records and blushed. Nick could see that she loves the song. Maybe he should tell her the truth about his feelings for her. It’s now or never. He needs to hear it from Madison herself if she likes Xander. He walked over to Madison.

“Hey Maddie.”

“Hey, you need some help with the cash counting?”

“Oh no, that’s already done.”

“That was pretty fast. We should you put in charge of the money more often so we can leave earlier.”

The 2 teens smiled at each other. Nick was lost in her smile and knew he just need to tell her the truth.

“Maddie, there’s something I want to talk about. And then I need to ask you something.”

Maddie held some papers in her hands. “Alright, but could you give me a second? I need to take care of something in the office before I forget.”

“No problem at all.” Nick answered with a smile. That smile gave Madison hope as she walked to the office.

“He wants to talk to me? But what about? Oh gosh, what if he knows? Maybe that’s why he want to talk about. Stay calm Madison. If you can fight soulless mutants, than facing Nick Russell won’t be that hard as well.”

I'm quiet you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind

Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide

Nick sighs when he saw Madison disappearing inside the office. Suddenly Chip tapped him on the shoulder.

“Is everything alright?”

“Yeah, you?”

“I’m not sure. I have this problem, which involves my friends.”

“Who’s involved?”

“Promise not to tell anyone? My life kinda depends on it.”

“I’m full of secrets. So shoot.”

“Did you know that Vida has a crush on Xander?”

A huge smile appeared on Nick’s face. “I knew it. Did she admit that she likes him?”

“Well, not really. But we did some potion experiencing.”

“You did? You know Udonna is not going to be happy when she finds out.”

“She won’t find out. Anyway, we took this truth potion and you could not lie for the next hour.”

“No way. That’s cool.”

“So, I asked her if she likes Xander. She didn’t say anything.”

“Because she couldn’t lie. Chip, you’re a genius.”

Chip smiled when he heard that, but his smile dropped when something else came up in his mind. “And I think Xander knows it as well.”

“He does?” It gave Nick hope when he heard that. Maybe he had a chance with Madison after all. “So, does he like her as well?”

“He does...as a friend.”

“Just as a friend? Oh come on. Maybe he’s in the stage of denial. I mean the 2 of them are always together. It’s so obvious.

“You don’t understand. Xander can’t be with her.”

“Why can’t Xander be with Vida?

Chip moved closer making sure no one else could hear it. “Because Xander is in love with Madison.”

End Chapter 4.

[Lunar Wolf Ranger]

I like this! I prefer no drama and NickMadison always together happy ever after but in fanfics, it hardly happens :(

[Galwit Mysto!]

hmm...suspense...and the plot thickens...

[step2stepgirl]

Chapter 5: A ROCCA TÊTE-À-TÊTE

The next day in Briarwood, Madison’s sitting in Vida’s car, waiting for her sister to drive her to the Rock Porium. She couldn’t stop thinking about what happened at the store last night. Nick left without telling her.

“Why did he left without telling me? Was it something I did? First he wanted to talk to me and when I came back he was suddenly gone. I know Chip said that he left because he suddenly didn’t feel so well. He could have at least say goodbye at me. I just don’t understand it.”

“Ready to go sis?” asked Vida as she entered the car.

“Yeah, I guess so.” Vida could see that something’s bothering her sister.

“Alright, what’s up sis?”

“Nothing. It’s nothing.”

“Oh come on sis. Talk to me. We are sisters and sisters suppose to stick together.”

“It’s about this guy…”

Vida’s eyes suddenly opened widely when she heard the word, she never expects to hear from her sister. She focused her attention immediately on her sister and smiled. “A guy? You’re serious? Someone call the press, my sister has a crush on someone!”

Madison put her hands on Vida’s mouth to stop her shouting. “Sssh…would you keep it quiet? Not everyone in this town needs to know this.”

“Ah-ha. So this guy lives here as well. So, who is it?”

“I’m not going to tell ya that.”

“Oh come on sis. Couldn’t you tell me something?”

“It’s a…he and you know him.”

“Hmmm….Toby? No wait, it’s Phineas. Or could it be Koragg?”

“Very funny sis.”

“Well, you should be clear about this. So, tell me, is he hot?”

“Vida!”

“What? You could at least tell me if he’s quite the looker.”

Madison smiled when Vida looked at her with begged eyes. “Yes, he is.”

“So, who is it?” Madison smiled and didn’t answer, but that didn’t stop Vida from getting the answer. “Oh come on sis. This is killing me. Alright, so he’s hot, he lives in Briarwood and I know him. I think I know who. It’s Ben right.”

“Hmmm…Ben. Haven’t seen him for quite a while. We both used to date. However, when Ben wanted more, I stepped back. That was when a certain Nick Russell entered in my life and from that moment I knew it was hard to continue a relationship when you’re actually in love with someone else.”

“No, it’s not Ben.”

“Alright sis, who is it then? I mean, you were crazy about Ben. Still don’t understand why you broke up with him in the first place.”

“Poor Vida. Trying to look for the answer, but she looks in all the wrong places. She’s right about one thing. Sisters should stick together, no matter what. And I know that Vida can be trusted. Besides my sister, she’s also my best friend. Maybe I should at least tell her the truth.”

“Alright, there was a reason why I broke up with Ben. I met someone else. He just arrived in town when I met him.”

“You have another boyfriend?!”

“No! V, what happened during the time when I broke up with Ben?”

“We met Udonna, we discovered that evil was around and we became Rangers.”

“Oh boy, this will take forever. Vida might be tough, but is bad at riddles.”

“Oh come on Maddie. You know I hate mysteries.”

Madison suddenly heard the word she could use to give Vida a hint. “You hate mysteries? Well, this person is mysterious and I sure hope you don’t hate him then.”

“Oh come on Vida. You gotta know about whom I’m talking about now.”

“Alright, let me think. He’s new, he lives in Briarwood now, he’s hot, I know him and he’s mysterious. If I hear these things, I swear you were describing Nick.” Madison blushed and Vida saw her sister blushing. She knew she just hit the jackpot. “No way. You have a crush on Nick? Nick Russell? Our very own Nick Russell? Wow, sis, you sure know how to pick them, don’t you? Falling for our fearless leader.”

“It happened before he became the leader of our team.”

Vida’s mouth shot open when she heard that. “You had a crush on him all that long? I’m surprised you have no problems talking to him.”

“Well, he’s our leader. And if I wouldn’t talk to him at all then he might find it suspicious. He might find out that I like him.”

“And that’s a bad thing?” Vida asked all confused. “So, when are you going to tell him?”

“I don’t know.”

“What do you mean, you don’t know?”

“I guess…I’m not good at these things. You know, open up to guys.”

“Sis, this is Nick Russell we’re talking about. It’s not like you’re confessing your love to Orlando Bloom. So, what stops you?”

Madison sighs: “I don’t think he likes me.”

“Did he say that?”

“Yeah…Well, not exactly in those words…but I can just tell that he’s not interested in me.”

“What are you? A mind reader?”

“Yesterday, he wanted to speak to me, but he suddenly left without saying anything.”

“That’s weird. That doesn’t sound like Nick at all.”

“Chip said he suddenly didn’t feel so well.”

“Oke sis, I realize you have a huge crush on him, but that doesn’t mean you have to take over his sick germs or anything.”

“Very funny.”

“Relax, sis. We all get sick sometimes. It’s natural.”

“I think I’m probably the reason he left.”

“That’s stupid sis. He’s be a fool not to fall for you.”

“I’m not the only girl who likes him. There are a lot of pretty girls out there. Prettier than me.”

“Alright, name one.”

Madison had to think deep who could have a chance with Nick Russell. LeeLee Pimbari?”

Vida shot in laughter when she heard that name: “LeeLee? The blonde one? Sis, please tell me you’re joking. You’re looking way hotter than that brainless brat.”

“Well, she is pretty. Didn’t you see the first day she arrived in town, Xander and Chip were all over her.”

“Maddie, it’s Xander and Chip we’re talking about. They go after everything that wears a skirt.” Madison laughed when Vida made that comment. “Besides, I don’t think she’s Nick’s type anyway.”

“What makes you think that?”

“Because I overheard them talking. She asked him several times and Nick rejected her all those times. Maybe that’s because he had someone else in mind and he’s waiting her to ask him out.” Vida answered with a smirk on her face.

“V, that’s ridiculous. Even if Nick doesn’t fall for her, there are loads of other girls who do like him.”

“Nick is hot. Ofcourse there will be loads of girls going after him. Who do you expect chasing him? Xander? Look, sis. We both know Nick for quite a while. Would he ever hurt you?”

Madison remembers what Nick told her back at the Rock Porium. “I guess not.”

“Then there’s nothing to be afraid of. If he doesn’t like you back, trust me, you won’t die.”

“Thanks a lot. I feel so much better now.”

“All, I’m saying is…if you don’t ask him then you will never get your answer. Enough thinking sis, it’s time for action.”

Madison hesitated. “Look V, I’m just not like you. Like Nick said, I’m shy. I guess I’m just waiting for him to come to me.”

Vida started the car. “Alright, suit yourself. Just don’t complain to me when he’s already married and has 10 kids.” She started to drive off the driveway with a smirk on her face.

“Hmm…this doesn’t sound like my sister. Usually she always tries to win a discussion and now she’s letting it rest. This is pretty weird, she never gives up and always get things her way. And what’s that smirk on her face? No, she’s definitely up to something.”

Vida looked at Madison, when Madison’s staring outside. She knew exactly about who her sister was daydreaming. Madison is her sister and she would almost do anything for her. Even fixing up with the man of her dreams. Ofcourse she will try to bring these lovebirds together. If her name wasn’t Vida Rocca.

“You’ve just won one battle Maddie, it’s time to bring home the jackpot,” thought Vida as she drove further to school. Unfortunately, Vida’s thoughts on bringing the red and blue ranger together won’t be easy. She will never expect what will happen at school when she wanted to take the opportunity.

End Chapter 5.

[Galwit Mysto!]

NICE!!! Awwwww! At least Vida didn't flip out.

[Lunar Wolf Ranger]

I'm liking this

[Bionic Red]

This is more interesting than the first chapter (which should have been titled prologue) suggests!

[Angelfox]

cool

[step2stepgirl]

Chapter 6: TRUTH OR DARE

At Briarwood High, time passed by and it was already time for the student’s lunch break. Nick, Xander and Chip sit on outside the school building on one of the benches. The 3 friends were quiet and it bothered Xander.

“Is anyone gonna say something?” Xander spoke as first.

Chip looked at Xander. “Like what?”

“I don’t know. About the weather?”

“Are we that desperate?”

“Well, why don’t you think of something? Nick, do you have something you wanna share with the group?”

Nick wasn’t really paying attention. The only thing he could think of has dark hair, pretty smile and a camera.

“Nick?”

Then when Nick heard Xander calling him, he looked to his friends. “What?”

“Is everything alright?”

Nick wasn’t in the mood to talk about it. It would only complicate things. He knew that the girl of his dreams is in love with one of his best friends and he loves her back. “There’s nothing.”

Xander and Chip smiled at each other and knew that there’s something on Nick’s mind.

“Oh come on Nicky boy. Tell uncle Xander and uncle Chip what’s bothering you.”

“It’s nothing. Really.”

“Nick, you were daydreaming during in Mrs. Hoffman’s class and then you almost mixed the wrong chemicals during science. If Vida didn’t jump in on time, the whole school would have blown away. Oh, and at History class…”

Nick didn’t want to hear every mistake he had done today. “Chip! I know, I was there, remember.”

“What Chip is trying to say is…we’re friends Nick. Whatever it is, we’re there for you, mate.”

“Yeah, we’re friends. We should stick together in good and bad times. If there’s a problem, we’re here for you. That’s what friends are for. Well, it doesn’t have to be necessarily a problem. I mean if there isn’t any problems then we’re still friends as well, but what I’m trying to say is that you can tell us everything. Not that we’re forcing you things to tell us, but when you feel like talking…”

“Alright I’ll tell!! Just, please stop talking!”

Xander and Chip smiled and answered: “Good!” united as they sat closer next to Nick to hear him out.

“What if there’s something you want so badly, but you know you can never have it. What would you guys do about it?”

Before Chip could respond, Xander backed him up. “I got this one. Nick, Nick, Nick. I know exactly what you’re talking about?”

“You do?”

“Ofcourse. We all have that sometimes. I can see your desire, but the truth is…in reality…we can’t have everything in life. So you gotta fight that desire. Push it away.”

“I can’t. I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s on my mind 24/7 and it only gets worse.”

“Nick, chill! Pull yourself together. I know you’re addicted to this, but trust me…you will spare your life by not doing it.”

Nick looked confused. “What?”

“Just think that it’s just a piece of metal with engines. Besides, you don’t have the money to buy it.”

“What the heck are you talking about?”

“Wait a sec. We’re not talking about that new Harley bike at the mall?”

“NO!”

“Oh sorry, my bad.”

Chip smiled and backed up Xander. “Let me take care of this one. Nick, Nick, Nick.” Nick and Xander looked at Chip and waited for his respond. “Honestly…I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Nick sighs. This was going to be one long day. Things couldn’t get worse.

“Hey boys.”

The 3 friends turned around and saw LeeLee and her friends standing in behind them. Oke, things could get worse, was what Nick thought.

“Hey Nick.”

“Hey,” Nick responded uninterested.

As usual, Xander is using his charms again. “Hello ladies. Looking good as always. Is there anything we can help you with?”

“Yeah. I’m bored.”

“Well, there’s this place called the library where they got great books. You might try that out.” Nick responded sarcastic, while he grabbed his comic book from his bag and started to read.

“Actually, my friends and I are going to play a game and we were wondering if you wanna join us.”

“A game?”

“What kind of game?”

“Do you guys know the game Truth or Dare?”

“Truth or Dare? Ofcourse we know that game.”

“So, you guys wanna join us?”

“Sure, count me in.”

“Me too. I love games,” answered Chip all exited.

LeeLee looked at the only person who didn’t respond. “What about you Nick? Wanna join us?”

“No thanks.”

Chip tries to convince Nick: “Oh come on Nick. It’s just a game. It could be fun.”

“I’m not interested.”

Xander suddenly had a good idea. Time to bring up Plan Xander. “Maybe we should leave Nick alone. It’s obvious that he doesn’t know the word fun anyway.”

When Nick heard that he removed his comic book from the view of his face. “Excuse me?”

“I know you’re not exactly someone who knows how to have fun. That’s oke, Nick. A lot of people are like that.”

“I do know how to have fun.”

“And that’s why you don’t wanna play a simple game with us.”

All eyes are staring at Nick. Nick then put his comic book in his bag and stood up. “I’m in.”

Xander smiled as his planned seemed to work. “That’s the spirit.”

“Alright, let’s go then.” The boys followed LeeLee and her friends to the nearest table.

“Oke guys, this is how the game works. You can choose between truth or dare. If you choose truth, it means someone will ask you a question and you have to tell the truth. And when you choose dare…”

“We all know the game LeeLee. Just let’s get start, alright,” Nick responded annoyed.

“Oke. Because this was my idea, I’ll start. And I’m picking…Nick.”

“I should have known.”

“Come on Nick, truth or dare?”

“I guess I’ll pick truth.”

“Oke, here’s the question. Do you have a crush on anyone at the moment?” LeeLee asked all excited.

“Forget it. I’m not answering that question.” Nick didn’t want to answer, in front of everyone.

“You picked truth, means you have to answer.”

“She’s got a point.” Chip answered.

Nick gave in and answered: “Yes.”

The girls started to giggle when Nick answered. “And who’s the lucky girl?” LeeLee asked, hoping she’s that girl.

“Hey! That’s 2 questions. It’s my turn now.” Nick looked at Chip. “Chip, truth or dare?”

“Hmmm…this is a tough one. I think I’ll pick truth.”

“Alright, what’s the most embarrassing you ever did in your life?”

“Well, there was this time during Halloween, I had this tight Spiderman costume. Anyway, I ate too much candy that when I bend over, there was suddenly a crack at the back of my pants and I still needed to walk home. And there was this time at the Rock Porium, I ate these cakes and when I’m finished eating I suddenly didn’t feel so well. It appeared that the date of the cakes was already expired for a month. Man, Toby wasn’t really happy when I threw up in the middle of the store. You had to see the customers running out of the store…”

“Chip! No need to tell all the disgusting details! Some of us just ate.” Xander answered looking all disgusted after what Chip just told them.

“So, next person please,” LeeLee said sarcastic.

“Let’s see, Xander. Truth or dare?”

“That’s easy. Truth ofcourse. Bring it on.”

Chip was thinking of a very good question and then a big smirk appeared on his face. “Tell me Xander, from all the girls you flirted with and dated, how many of those girls you actually had a real relationship with?”

Xander felt suddenly all nervous. It’s Xander Bly, flirter and one of the most wanted guys of Briarwood. And now he has to tell everyone the truth that Xander truly on had his eyes set on one person. Someone who’s unreachable to him. She doesn’t even notice it and she probably never will with the attitudes they show towards each other.

“None,” Xander responded, pretending to cough while he answered.

All eyes were shot open when Xander responded.

“Whoa, you never had a girlfriend before?” Nick asked all surprised. He always thought that Xander would have way more experience than him.

“No, I never had a real girlfriend before,” Xander answered with a sigh.

“How come?” Chip asked curiously.

“I’m not going to answer that.”

“Why not?”

“Because…it’s my turn to ask someone a question. LeeLee, truth or dare?”

“I’m picking truth.”

“What would a guy have to do to attract you?”

“Well, first he has to take me out to dinner in a real expensive restaurant and he only has to pay attention to me all night. Then after dinner, he has to ask me to dance. He better be a good dancer, I hate guys who step on my toes. Then after the dance, we return to our table where he gives me a present, like diamond earrings, or a diamond necklace or a diamond bracelet. Then he has to bring me home in his car. And guess what he will get after the end of our date.”

“A huge bank account?” Nick asked. The guys started to laugh.

“No, a romantic kiss. Like in the movies.”

“Poor guy,” Nick said in silence so LeeLee wouldn’t hear.

“Anyway, it’s my turn now. Nick, truth or dare?” LeeLee asked with a smirk on her face.

“Oh no, I’m not falling for that one. If I pick truth I know exactly what you’re going to ask.”

“So what will it be? Truth or dare?”

“I’ll go for dare.”

LeeLee was excited when he picked dare. She had the perfect assignment for him.

“Mate, are you really picking dare?” Xander asked when he heard that Nick picked dare.

“Yeah, I mean…you know what dare means, right?”

“It’s just a game, what could possibly happen?”

“Alright Nick, here’s you’re assignment. You have to kiss a girl right now, 10 seconds long.”

“Kiss who?”

“Well, who do you think? Me ofcourse.”

The boys were in shock when they heard what Nick has to do.

“Kissing you? No way.”

“It’s just a kiss.”

“A kiss of 10 seconds long. There’s no way I’m going to do that.”

“You obviously have no choice. It’s the rule of the game.”

“Well, this is a stupid game then.”

“You picked dare, so you have to kiss me.”

Nick looked at his friends, hoping he would get some back up from them. “Guys?”

“Well, she has a point. If someone picks dare, then usually that person has to perform the assignment.”

“Besides, we already warned you mate.”

“Thanks a lot guys.”

“Look Nick, there’s only us. No one will get to see the kiss. The kiss will only be between the 6 of us. Unless you’re afraid.”

Nick sighs and gave in. “Alright. But only 10 seconds and not 1 second more.”

“Deal.”

Nick went to sit next to LeeLee and moved his head closer to her until they touched each other’s lips. Xander and Chip were stunned when they saw their leader and Briarwood’s blonde sharing a kiss together. After the 10 seconds, Nick pulled his head quickly away from LeeLee.

“That was….wow.” LeeLee responded with dreamy eyes.

“Whatever,” Nick answered, while he grabbed his bag and stood up.

Xander asked: “Where are you going? The game isn’t over yet.”

“It is for me. Have fun.” As Nick walked with his bag to the other side of the school building.

Kissing LeeLee? What was he thinking? He should have never joined the game in the first place. He knew that LeeLee was always up to something when it comes to him and he actually felt for one of her tricks. Now he hopes that no one else saw them kissing. He entered the school building as soon as he could. Unfortunately for him, he was running so fast to get inside the building that he didn’t notice that Madison saw everything, including the kiss.

“He kissed her? He really kissed LeeLee? No, this can’t be happening. Oh, god, please tell me that this is a nightmare. A nightmare I wanna wake up from. Vida was wrong about it. He does like her. What a fool I was to think that I ever stood a chance with him. Then why didn’t he tell me? Why didn’t he tell me the truth? Why did he have to let me see it with my own eyes? All these times, I was waiting for him to come to me. I even broke up with Ben. I broke up with him for someone I could never have. All, these times, I waited for someone who’s in love with someone else.”

With those thoughts she started to run away from school. While she was running, tears are scrolling over her face. She couldn’t handle the situation what she just saw. Without knowing that it was just a game and it was her Nick wanted.

End Chapter 6.

[Galwit Mysto!]

Oh!!! Poor Maddy!!! If i were Nick, i woulda just left, and not continued the game.

[step2stepgirl]

Oh!!! Poor Maddy!!! If i were Nick, i woulda just left, and not continued the game.

Yeah, but then it wouldn't fit in my story. I need confusions here! :005:

[Galwit Mysto!]

True...very true.

[Angelfox]

nice

[step2stepgirl]

Thanks!

I will post the new chapter as soon as possible! More confussions in the next one! Muwhahahaha!!!!

[NinjaGirl]

Please don't be to hard on Madison. I want Nick to tell Madison he loves her. So maybe a little confussion but some understanding too.

[step2stepgirl]

Live isn't always easy. But trust me....I love happy endings!

[Galwit Mysto!]

me 2!

[NinjaGirl]

I Love Happy Endings Too.

[step2stepgirl]

I'm posting the new chappie tomorrow or on tuesday. Depends if I can get on the computer tomorrow.

[NinjaGirl]

I'm posting the new chappie tomorrow or on tuesday. Depends if I can get on the computer tomorrow.
Hope to see your chapter. :)

[step2stepgirl]

Chapter 7: A MAGICAL DANCE

Time passed by, school was out and it was time for the teens to get back to work. Xander, Vida and Chip were there already. Xander was supervising Chip on marking records again. Vida hung up a poster next to her DJ table, which says ‘A Magical Dance’.

“Hey Vida.”

Vida turned around and smiled when she saw a familiar face. “Ben, how are you? I haven’t seen you for a long time. Where have you been?”

“Hiding behind my books.”

“Really?”

“I even had to cancel football this week to catch up with my studying.”

“No way. Since when do you have to put so much effort in studying?” asked Vida all surprised. She knew Ben was one of the smartest students at Briarwood High. He could perfectly separate school and his love for football and was never behind with his schoolwork.

“I didn’t realize that I still had so much studying to do. I mean now I have the time to focus on school since…you know.” Ben suddenly looked disappointed. His break up with Madison was still bothering. He doesn’t show it, but it did still hurt. And Vida could see the hurt in his eyes.

“I’m sorry Ben. My sis never meant to hurt you.”

“I always thought we would stay together forever. She was the first girl I ever loved. Everything went perfect between us…what could have separated us?”

Vida was silence for a moment when Ben asked her the question. She knew the answer, but she couldn’t just tell him that her sister dumped him for another guy. No, he was still too much in love with her. It would be cruel to tell him now that Madison doesn’t feel the same about him. “Well, I guess some people are just not meant to be for each other.”

“I guess so. So…how is she?”

“She’s…fine. You know…all focused on school, like you.” Oh well, never heard of a white lie before? What did she suppose to tell him? That she’s busy saving the world as a ranger and has her eyes on their leader?

“Well, I gotta go now, but it was nice to see you again. Say hi to your sister for me.” Ben was about to leave, but Vida stopped him.

“Wait. Why don’t you join me and the guys this Saturday?” as she pointed to the hung up poster.

“A Magical Dance? At our school? I don’t know. Usually, school dances are kinda lame.”

“Hey! I resent that. A party is not easy to organize, ya know.”

“You’re organizing it?”

“Yeah, what’s wrong with that?”

“Nothing, it’s just….organizing a school dance is a lot of work.”

“You don’t have to tell me that twice. So, you’re coming or what?”

“Well, since you’re in charge of the whole event, I can see why not. But is it like a dating thing?”

“You can bring a date, it’s not really required. But who knows, maybe you’ll meet a great girl there.”

“I guess you have a point.”

“Great, so I’ll see you Saturday then.”

“Great. See ya.” Ben waved at her before he left the store. Xander and Chip joined Vida after they saw Ben leaving.

“Was that Ben?” Xander asked.

“Yeah, so?”

“Never thought you were interested in geeks.”

“Are you jealous about the fact that he has something that you seem to be missing? Like a couple of brains.”

“Oh V, you have really hurt my feelings now.” Xander responded as he smiled at her. He just loved to tease her. Chip stood there trying to keep his laugh inside.

“How about I’ll hurt you at some other places as well?” Vida responded upset while almost attacking Xander. Chip got in time to stop Vida from harming Xander.

“Take it easy V. You know Xander. He doesn’t think clearly as usual.”

“Hey! Whose side are you taking?”

Before Chip could respond, Nick entered the store putting on his working blouse while he walked over to his friends.

“Nice of you to join us, all mighty one.” Xander joked.

“Sorry, I’m late.”

“Where were you?” Vida asked.

“I…had to take care of something.” Nick responded while looking at Xander and Chip. Hoping they haven’t said a word to Vida about his kiss with LeeLee. Vida knowing about the kiss means that his chances with Madison are zero. He knows that it’s not him Madison wants, but if she finds out that he kissed LeeLee, she might think that he has no interest in her at all. And he doesn’t want that to happen.

“Anyway, Toby wanted to put the new records of U2 on the shelves. So, let’s get to work people.” Xander said to kill the silence between the friends.

“Wait, where’s Maddie?” Nick asked as he noticed the beautiful blue ranger is missing.

“I don’t know. I’ll try to call her.” Vida picked up her cell phone and tries to call her sister. When she received no responds, she hung up. “She doesn’t answer. Oh, no. What if Koragg and his goons are after her?”

“Relax V. Just calm down.”

“What are we gonna do now?

“I’ll go look for her.” Nick volunteered.

“I’ll come with you.”

“No, Toby needs you in here.”

“So, does my sister.”

“V, we don’t know if something happened to her. Maybe she’s fine. If we all leave Toby might get suspicious and we all know how panic Toby can be. Look, I’ll call you guys if something happened, alright.”

“Find her Nick.”

“I will. I promise.” Nick said before he run out of the store to look for Madison. Vida watched Nick running out of the store. She knows there’s something up with Maddie. Not contacting her or the others doesn’t sound like her. Vida really hopes Nick would find her. She also agreed to let Nick find her on his own, hoping these 2 lovebirds will finally find each other.

“What’s this?” Xander asked after he saw the poster.

“It’s a dance at school.”

“Why it’s called a Magical Dance?”

“Because it’s like this dance where everyone needs to wear a costume. You could say it’s a sort of costumed ball.”

“A costume party? Awesome.” Chip answered all excited.

“What brainless moron came up with this idea?” Xander asked all laughing, but his laughter stopped when he saw Vida looking at him with angry eyes and knew who the organizer is. “I mean…it’s a great idea.”

“Save it Aussie boy.”

“So, can we bring a date?” Chip asked.

“You can. Why? Has our very own Chip Thorn someone on his mind?”

“Maybe. I don’t know.”

“So, who’s the lucky girl?”

“You’ll see at the party.”

“Great, so you’re gonna be there?”

“You bet.” Vida was all excited about Chip coming to the party.

“So, what about you Xander?”

“Me? Nah, dressed up parties are not for me.”

Vida was disappointed when she heard it, but as always she hid that. “Or you’re not able to find a date?”

Xander felt offended when he heard that. “What? It’s Xander Bly you’re talking to. I can get plenty of dates.” At that moment, a girl entering a store caught Xander’s eye. “Watch and learn.” Xander walked over to the girl and threw the usual Xander Bly’s charm in the conversation. Vida rolled with her eyes when she saw that. Chip noticed it.

“Jealous?”

“Me? Jealous? On him? Good one Chip.” Vida answered as she looked at the records to see which one she’s going to play on her DJ table. Chip looked at the poster again.

“So, you’re organizing the whole event?”

“Yep.”

“How did you come up to throw a dance at our school?”

“I just thought it could be fun.”

“Since when do you throw parties without a reason?” Chip asked. He knew Vida wouldn’t just do things voluntary, unless there’s a reason. “What are you up to V?”

“Alright, you got me. I did throw this dance for a reason. Promise not to tell anyone else about this plan. It’s a secret.”

Chip sighs when Vida said the word ‘secret’. He heard too many secrets these days and he didn’t want to get more involved in the situation then he already is. However, he was too curious not to hear this one out. “Promise.”

“This dance is actually to bring 2 people together. Guess who.”

“You and Xander?” Vida slapped Chip on his arm with one of the records she’s holding. “Ouch! I guess that means a no.”

“It’s for my sis.”

“Maddie? Your sister is in love with someone?”

“And you’ll never guess who.”

“Who?”

“Vida!” Vida heard Toby calling her name before she could tell Chip who Madison’s crush is. “I need you in my office! Now!”

“I’ll be there!” Vida yelled and looked at Chip. “We’ll talk about this later.” Vida walked to the office as fast as she could. Chip was thinking about who Vida possibly could talk about. Madison is one of the prettiest girls at his school. A lot of guys like her, but the question is, with who is Madison in love with? Then suddenly he had an idea about who Vida was talking about. “Oh wow. This is…wow.”

“What is wow?”

Chip turned around when he saw LeeLee. “Nothing.”

“Where’s Nick?”

“He’s taking care of something.”

“Oh,” LeeLee responded disappointed. She hoped to see Nick and ask him out. “Could you tell him that I stopped by?”

“LeeLee, you’re here everyday.”

“Whatever.” LeeLee wanted to leave, but spotted the poster hanging next to the DJ table. “What’s this? A Magical Dance? At our school?”

“Yeah, are you going?”

“Why would I go to a lame party like this?”

“Hey! It could be fun and Vida organized it especially for…” Chip realized he was releasing too much info.

“For who?” LeeLee asked with sudden interest.

“Uhm…nobody.” Chip answered as he walked to the box with records that was standing on the floor in front of him. LeeLee ofcourse couldn’t accept that she doesn’t get an answer for her question and followed Chip.

“Oh come on Chip. Why is Vida throwing this party? Better yet, for who?”

“No way. I’m not going to tell ya that. It’s a secret.”

“I’m good in keeping secrets.” LeeLee is hitting on Chip, trying to get the information she wants. “Please Chip.”

Chip ofcourse couldn’t resist the seducing and sighs. “Alright, but you shouldn’t tell anyone about this. I mean it’s a surprise and Vida would kill me if this comes out.”

“I promise.”

“It’s for Madison. She’s in love with someone and Vida wants to help her sister to get together with this guy.”

“Get together with who Chip?”

Chip looked around and moved closer, so no one else would hear it. “To get Madison and Ben back together again.”

LeeLee smiled and got all excited when she heard the news. She always thought that there was something going on between Madison and Nick, because they were always hanging out together. However Madison back with Ben means for her that she could have Nick all for herself.


Meanwhile, in the park. Madison is sitting alone on a bench with tears in her eyes. She still couldn’t get the image of Nick and LeeLee kissing at school out of her mind. She was so caught up in her tears that she didn’t realize that someone else behind the trees saw everything and left immediately. Who could this stranger behind the tree be?

“Why did I think that he’s being nice at me, because he might like me? He’s nice to everyone. That’s Nick Russell. Nice and helpful. That’s how he got the leadership over the team at the first place. All these times, he was playing with my feelings. He gave me hope that there was something going on between the 2 of us and I felt for it. How could I have been so stupid? I need to talk to him about this. But if I tell him, it also means that I have to tell him the truth about my feelings for him. I can’t do that. Yes, you can! Come on Maddie! You can do this. At least everything will be out in the open and there will be no more secrets. Wait, I still have to work with him together. If I tell him the truth then I can’t face him as the Nick I knew before. However, if I keep this all bottled up inside, I still can’t face him. This is driving me crazy! Why do I worry so much about this? It’s just a conversation. I had so many conversations with Nick before. It’s no big deal. Like Vida said, it’s Nick. He would never hurt me. I’m just going to tell him. I’m just going to step up to him, look into his eyes…and…”

“Maddie? Is that you?”

Madison turned around and her mouth felt open when she saw who suddenly stood behind her. She was speechless at that moment.

End Chapter 7.

[Arrow]

This is getting deliciously convoluted, and I love every minute of it.

[NinjaGirl]

I'm Lovin It. :)

[step2stepgirl]

Thanks. More confusion, told ya so. I got a lot of reviews from Fanfic.net and this one made me laugh:

can I please but some duck tape on chip's mouth before he ruins things even more? LOL

That was a good one!

Anyway, I'm trying to post the new chappie somewhere this week!

[NinjaGirl]

I hope its Nick who found Madison. Please Please Please. :eusa_pray:eusa_pray:eusa_pray

[step2stepgirl]

I hope its Nick who found Madison. Please Please Please. :eusa_pray:eusa_pray:eusa_pray

:005: Only one way to find out! ;)

[NinjaGirl]

:005: Only one way to find out! ;)
I know but sometimes I can be over excited. I just can't help myself.:) :eusa_wall

[Galwit Mysto!]

cool chapter!!! Can't wait to find out what happens...

[step2stepgirl]

Chapter 8: REALIZATIONS

At the park, Madison was still in shock after she saw her biggest crush kissing another girl. She was thinking and thought it was the best to be honest with Nick. At that moment, a familiar face approached her.

“Maddie? Is that you?”

“Oh, hey Ben.” Madison responded as she quickly dried her tears away.

“Is everything alright?”

“Yeah, I’m fine.”

“Were you crying?” Ben asked as he took a seat next to her.

“No.” Madison tried to look the other way, hoping Ben wouldn’t see.

“So, why are your eyes all red?”

“It’s nothing. Really.”

“Look, I know we both have a history together, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t be a friend to you. Please, tell me what’s wrong with you. Did someone hurt you?”

“You can say something like that. But not physically.”

“I don’t understand it.”

“It’s about a guy...” Madison could see by Ben’s look that he’s still hurt about their break-up. “I’m so sorry Ben. You know what, forget it.”

“No, tell me. I can handle it.”

“It’s about this guy...He’s actually a good friend of mine. After we broke up, he was there for me and we hung out together a lot. Then I started to have feelings for him and I thought he felt the same way about me. I was wrong about that.”

“So...this guy...could his name be a certain Nick Russell?”

Madison was stunned when she heard that. She didn’t know what to say. “How...How did you know that?”

“Well, when we were dating, I saw the way you were looking at him, everytime we bumped up to him. It was the kind of look I always wanted, but I never got from you.”

“I’m so sorry Ben. I don’t know what to say right now.”

“It’s alright Maddie. These things happen and there’s nothing you can do about it. So, did Nick tell you that he doesn’t like you back?”

“I wish.”

“What do you mean?”

“I had to see it with my own eyes that it’s not me he’s interested in.” Ben looked confused. “I saw him kissing LeeLee at school.”

“Oh wow. I thought he wasn’t interested in her.”

“So did I. I guess I was wrong.”

“Hey. I’m sorry you had to see that.”

“It’s not your fault Ben. Popular guys like Nick Russell are guys who will never fall for a shy girl, like me.”

“That’s ridiculous. You are one of the prettiest girls at our school. And if Nick doesn’t see that, then he’s a fool. Forget about him. There are loads of other guys who do notice you. Trust me Madison Rocca, somewhere out there, there’s a guy who will respect you, cherish you and love you....as I did.

Madison smiled and blushed when Ben said those words. She felt better after the things he said. “That’s very sweet of you Ben.”

“I mean it. Don’t just sit around, wasting your tears while there’s like a line of guys who’d love to fill Nick’s spot. It would be a real shame if you’re only concentrating on one guy who doesn’t feel the same way about you.”

“I guess you’re right. Thanks.”

“No problem.” A silence felt between the 2 teens. Then Ben had an idea and knew he could take his opportunity of this moment. “ I saw your sister at the Rock Porium today. Did you know she’s organizing a dance at our school?”

“My sister? Organizing a dance? Madison started to laugh. This was something new to her. Her sister usually doesn’t like to organize events and hates school dances. “That’s something new.”

“I know. I was surprised myself. And it’s called A Magical Dance.”

“She sure thought long enough about that title.” Madison joked. They both laughed.

“Vida said that you could bring a date and I was wondering something.”

“What’s that?”

“That’s only if you want to, I’m not forcing you, it’s just a proposal. I mean, I completely understand if you say no.”

“What are you trying to ask me Ben?”

“Will you go to the dance with me Madison?”

Madison stood there speechless. “Oh my god. He asked me? He really asked me? Even after I broke up with him he still asked me. What should I say? Ben has been so sweet to me and he cheered her up, but still Nick is on my mind. And it wouldn’t be fair to go with him while I have no feelings for Ben. But on the other hand, Nick is probably going with LeeLee anyway. What should I do now?

Madison didn’t know what to say to Ben. It wouldn’t harm to put her worries aside and have some fun. And Ben is being all nice to her. How could she say no to him? But deep inside she still hopes that the prince of her dreams would ask her. A prince called Nick Russell.


Meanwhile in the forest, Nick is looking for Madison. Hoping she would be alright.

“Maddie! Maddie, where are you?!” Nick was getting a little tired. He took a seat on a rock to rest. He grabs his morpher trying to contact Madison. “Maddie, can you hear me? Maddie?” He put his morpher back in his pocket after he receives no respond from Madison and looked in the air. “Where are you?”

“Where’s who?”

Nick jumped up in shock after he heard a voice behind him. “Phineas! Don’t ever scare me like that again.”

“Looks like someone is jumpy today. Did you lose something?”

“I’m actually looking for Madison. Did you see her today?”

“Well, you won’t find her here.”

“Thanks a lot. That really helped.”

“Anytime. You wanna know how my day looked like?”

“Do I wanna know?” Nick looked worried. He knows that Phineas tells stories no one likes to hear.

“Good. This morning, when it was time for breakfast, I was chasing this big and tasty cockroach. The biggest I’ve ever seen and those big and hard to get insects are always the tastiest. You should taste it. Maybe I have some left over if you want.”

“No thanks. I…already ate.”

“Alright. I’ll save it for you for another time. Anyway, later that day, I was hungry again. I decided to look for some ground worms. Haven’t eaten those things for a long time. You should try those one as well, it feels so good to taste those slimy and slippery things in your mouth. And the struggle in your throat when you swallow them…”

Nick was getting discussed when he listens to Phineas’s story: “I really need to go now. It’s getting late. I’ll see you around.”

Nick was about to leave when Phineas said something that might be useful to his ears. “Wait! I thought you might also want to know this.”

“I’m not interested.”

“Are you sure?”

“I’m sure.”

“Also if it involves a blue little mermaid I saw earlier this day?”

Nick turned around and finally he got to hear what he wanted to hear. “You saw Madison? I thought you said you didn’t see her.”

“Correction. I said you couldn’t find her in the forest.”

“Phineas, where is she?”

“Last time I saw her she was at the park.”

“Thanks Phineas.” Nick run off to find her, but then Phineas cam after him.

“But I don’t think she wants to see anyone right now.”

Nick stopped running when he heard that and faced Phineas. “Why?”

“She seemed a little upset. That poor girl was crying her tears out.”

“What happened? Is she alright? Is she safe?”

“Beats me.” Then a smile appeared on Phineas face when he saw Nick all worried and stressed. “Aw. That’s so cute. I like that.”

“Like what?”

“The worried look on your face. Makes me almost think that something’s going on between the 2 of you.”

Nick started to laugh when Phineas made that comment. “Me and Madison? We are just friends Phineas.”

“You are? So, when the 2 of you went to the mountains on your bike, watching the city’s view, or the time when you went playing Frisbee at the park with her, or the time when you’re both training together at Rootcore…it all didn’t mean anything to you?

“How do you know all this stuff?” Nick asked surprised.

“Well, what do you think? I gotta find my own entertaining. These woods sometimes get bored.”

“So you thought, heck why not spy on Nick and Madison?”

“Well, I could spy on the others as well, but couples are more interested.”

“Madison and I are not a couple. And we never will be.”

“I see. So, you’re telling me that you’re not attracted to a smart, sweet and beautiful girl like Madison?”

Phineas’s question made it hard for Nick to deny that he is indeed falling for his teammate. He sighs. “You’re right. You’re absolutely right. I am falling for her. All these times we were together, I was actually starting to like her more and more and I didn’t even notice it. I was too busy to find out where I came from and now it’s too late. I missed my chance and now she’s in love with someone else.”

Nick then took a seat on the nearest rock and sighs. Phineas took a seat next to him. He felt sorry for him. “Sorry to hear that. Did she tell you that she’s in love with someone else?”

“No, she didn’t.”

“Then how come you’re sure that she likes someone else?”

“Someone told me that she does.”

“Someone else than Madison? And you believe this person?”

“Well, why shouldn’t I believe him?

“Well, why should you believe this person in the first place? It’s pretty obvious you’re doubting about this.”

“I just don’t understand it.”

“Well, neither do I. My suggestion will be, talk to her. Tell her how you feel about her. Be honest to her.”

“But what if it is true? What if she is in love with this person?”

“There’s only one way to find out, don’t you think?”

“I don’t know about this.”

Phineas smiled at him. “You know, someone once told me this: you’ll never get the right answer, if you don’t ask the right question to the right person.”

Nick sighs. He knew Phineas was right. If he wanted to know for sure if Madison does feel the same way about him then he needs to tell her everything.


Back in the Rock Porium, Xander and Chip already left to train at Rootcore and only Vida and Toby were left in the store. Toby was standing behind the counter and Vida was behind her DJ table as usual, playing some music.

“Hey Vida!”

Vida put off her headphones when she saw her boss waving at her, knowing he wants something from her. “What’s up?”

“I need to make a phone call in my office. Can you watch you the store for a minute?”

“No problem Tobes!”

Toby disappeared in his office and Vida walked to the counter. At that moment, her eyes were fixed to the person who enters the store. “Maddie!” Vida quickly ran to her sister and embraced her. “Thank god you’re safe.”

“I’m fine Vida.”

“Fine? Do you know how worried we were? We almost started to think that Koragg and Necrolai were after you.”

“I’m alright V. Don’t worry about it.” Madison responded in sad and distracted. Vida could see that something’s bothering her sister.

“Is everything alright sis?”

“It’s nothing.”

“Are you sure?”

“I’m sure.”

“Well...where’s Nick?”

“Nick?”

“Yeah, he’s looking for you out there.”

“To be honest, I don’t care. I don’t wanna see him right now.” Madison tried to control her tears, but it was too hard and her tears were scrolling over her face. Vida saw that something has upset her sister. She embraced her sister.

“Hey, I’m here sis. Calm down. Just tell me what happened?”

“I’m so confused V. I don’t know what to do now.”

“What’s going on?”

Madison wasn’t exactly the most open person, but she knew she could trust her sister more than anyone. “There’s something I need to tell you.”

Vida brought Madison to the couch of the store, where she listens carefully to her sister and couldn’t believe what she heard. Will the real truth ever come out? Will Vida be able to hold her temper after she heard Madison’s story. But most important is...what’s Madison’s answer on Ben’s question?

End Chapter 8.

Please dont hate me! LOL

[Galwit Mysto!]

cliffhanger!! it's alright we don't hate you. Just keep up the good work!!!

[Angelfox]

ooooooooooooooo, nice work

[step2stepgirl]

Thanks! I will try to update soon!

[step2stepgirl]

Chapter 9: LOST

A new morning was breaking through Briarwood. Still one day before the big dance at Briarwood. Xander and Chip are training in Rootcore that morning. They were both studying.

“Aw man. How am I suppose to remember this all?”

Chip grins when Xander came up with the question. “Well, I have an idea.”

“Oh no, you don’t. Madison did that too many times with me.”

“Alright, if you say so. So, do you have a date for the dance?”

“I’m still analyzing, which lucky girl would be perfect to go with me.”

“Still didn’t find someone?”

“It’s not that easy to find someone. I can’t just pick someone to go to that dance.”

“Yeah, sure.”

“What about you? Do you have a date?”

“Nah, not yet.”

“Oh come on, mate. There has to be someone you wanna go with.”

“I do have someone in mind…”

“But…” Chip remained silence and returned to his books. However Xander was too curious to leave this beside. “Come on Chip. Who? Is she hot?”

“Xander, not every girl needs to look hot, or being popular like the ones in your dating journal.”

“Not just the hot girls are in my journal. Also the ones with brains and the ones with loads of cash. So, who is she? Do I know her?”

Before Chip could answer, they were distracted by the hard door shutting behind them. Vida entered the room all upset.

“Whoa, looks like someone got out at the wrong side of the bed.” Xander joked.

“Knock it off Xander.”

“Yes, meine Fuhrer,” Xander saluted at her. Vida shot Xander a look.

“Is everything alright?” Chip asked worried.

“No, everything is not alright.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Men! That’s wrong.”

“Whatever it is, it wasn’t me.”

“I wasn’t talking about you, you moron.”

“Whatever. Look, I’d love to stay and listen, but I have classes right now. So, I gotta go. I’ll see you guys later.”

“Later.” Xander left Rootcore, leaving Vida and Chip alone. Vida took a seat and kept staring in front of her. Chip moved closer with his chair. “No date for the dance?”

“Oh no, that too. Great. I’m organizing the event and I don’t even have a date.”

Chip knew that she rather go with Xander. But also knew that Xander is probably taking someone else, because Chip thinks that Xander will always see Vida as one his friends and not more. “Well, if you want. I don’t have a date as well.”

Vida smiled when Chip was trying to ask her. “Chip Thorn, are you asking me to the dance?”

“Well, that is if you want to. I’ll promise to keep my superman custom at home.”

Vida actually had someone else in mind, but after Xander’s respond about the dance, she knew the chance that he would ask her, would be very small and she didn’t want to go to the party dateless. “It’s a deal,” Vida answered while she blushed.

Chip was glad to hear her answer. “Good. But I can see that something else is bothering you. So, would you mind telling me what’s going on?”

Vida started to roll with her eyes. “It’s Nick.”

“What about him?”

“Guys like him really think that other people don’t have feelings. So, he just pretend to be all nice and then at another moment, Bam! He drops them like a rock.”

“Oke, I have no clue what you’re talking about.”

“About him and LeeLee.”

“Nick and LeeLee? Since when did that news hit Briarwood?”

“Since they kissed in front of our school.”

Chip shocked when he heard that. “Who told you that?”

“So, it’s true?” Vida started to slap Chip on his arm. “How come you didn’t tell me?”

“Ouch! Because Nick didn’t want everyone to know. It wasn’t such a big of deal.”

“Not a big of deal? I can’t believe what I’m hearing. How could Nick be so selfish?”

“Relax, it was just a game.”

Vida suddenly calmed down, but was confused at the same time. “A game?”

“We were playing truth or dare. LeeLee picked Nick and Nick chose dare. So LeeLee gave him the assignment to kiss her 10 seconds long.”

“And he was just fine with that?”

“Ofcourse not. You know what he thinks about her. He doesn’t like her and he never will. But he had no choice. It’s the rules of the game. Trust me, that kiss really meant nothing to him. ”

Vida was relieved to hear that. “Oh thank god. You have no idea how glad I am to hear that.”

“Why?”

“So, now I don’t have to cancel the dance. Imagine if I had to disappoint a huge crowd of people. Everyone at our school was excited about this dance.”

“Wait a sec, why should you cancel this party because of Nick? I thought you threw this dance for Madison.” Chip asked confused.

“Well, I told you that this dance was my plan to bring 2 people together.”

“2 people together…” Chip eyes grew large when he suddenly realized what he has done. “You mean, this dance was actually for Nick and Madison?!”

“Yeah, who did you think this party was for?”

“Uh-oh.” He knew that he was going to be in big trouble when he realized that not only did he think the dance was for Madison and Ben, he also told LeeLee about them going back together, which means that LeeLee would take advantage of this situation.

“Chip, you’re scaring me now. Why are you saying uh-oh?”

“V, I think I made a huge mistake.”

Vida’s mouth felt open when she heard that. “Chip, what do you mean by you made a huge mistake? And how big is that mistake?”

Chip tried to smile, but saw his smile started to disappear when he slowly started to tell Vida the truth.


Meanwhile, at Briarwood High, Nick and Xander are walking through the school hall talking about the dance.

“Mate, you have loads of girls who’d love to go with you and you still didn’t pick one.”

Nick sighs. “I’m not even sure if I’m going.”

“Pardon me? Are you insane? First of all, V organized it and she would kill you if you don’t show up and second, a party means loads of girls.”

“Funny, I heard you already picked someone you wanna go with.”

Xander’s eyes grew large when he heard that. Did Nick know that he’s talking about Vida? “How do you know that?”

“I have my sources. Look, it’s already pretty obvious that she won’t turn you down.”

“Are you sure?”

Nick sighs. He rather would be the one taking Madison to the dance, but knew that he lost his chances anyway with her. “Yeah, I’m sure.”

“I’m not sure if I should ask her.”

“I’m surprised you didn’t ask her yet.”

“Well, it’s not that easy. I’m looking for the right moment.”

“Xander, it’s a dance. It’s not like you’re going to ask her to marry you.”

“I know that.”

They both arrived at their locker. When the 2 boys were getting their books out of their locker, Nick saw Madison standing at her locker. “Hey Xander.”

Xander faced his best friend. “What?”

Nick wanted to tell him that Madison was standing there and that he could take his opportunity to ask her to the dance. However, Xander didn’t see her, because his back was facing her. Nick was suddenly thinking about what Phineas said at the forest. ‘You’ll never get the right answer, if you don’t ask the right question to the right person.’

“Earth to Nick. Anyone in there?” Xander waved with his hand in front of Nick’s face.

“Huh?”

“You wanted to say something?”

“Yeah, uhm…” Nick just knew that he needs to talk to Madison first. “Toby asked if we could work Monday after school as well. He’ll be out of town then.”

“That’s no problem.”

“Great, I’ll tell him then.”

“Cool. Look, I gotta go now, but I’ll see you later.”

“Alright, see you later.”

Xander closed his locker and left in a hurry. Nick closed his locker and wanted to walk to Madison.

“Hey Nick.”

Before he even could move, someone else stood in his way.

“LeeLee. Look I gotta go now.”

“To where? Maybe I can come with you.”

“I’m going to talk to Madison and I don’t need you to come with me.”

“Fine, but before you go, I need to ask you a question.”

Nick sighs. “Fine, what is it?”

“You know about the upcoming dance Vida is organizing?”

“Yeah so?”

“Well, I was thinking, since you and I don’t have someone to go with, how about if we go together?”

Nick turned to Madison for a moment and then he turned back to LeeLee. “I’m sorry LeeLee, I actually have someone else on mind I wanna go with.”

LeeLee noticed that Nick was looking at Madison the whole time. “You’re not talking about Madison Rocca, right?”

“What if I did?”

“Oh poor Nick. I don’t know how to tell you this.”

“Tell me what?”

“Madison is already taken.”

Nick knew Xander didn’t ask her, so there was no way that she was already taken. “Yeah sure. Bye LeeLee.”

“I’m not kidding. Even if she’s not asked yet, you better not ask her.”

“And why would I do that? So, I would go with you?”

“No, because you wouldn’t make the organizer very happy with that.”

“Why would Vida be upset about that?” Nick asked confused.

“You mean you don’t know it yet?”

“Know what?”

“I’m surprised they haven’t told you yet. On the other hand, it was going to be a surprise for them, but I thought you guys were pretty close friends and they would have told you anyway.”

“Told me what LeeLee?”

“Vida is organizing this dance to bring Madison and Ben back together.”

Nick started to laugh. “Madison and Ben? That’s a good one.”

“Why don’t you believe me?”

“I’ll give you a reason. Madison broke up with Ben. And there’s no way she wants him back. She doesn’t even love the guy.”

“And how would you know that? Maybe she regretted that she ever let him go.”

“Trust me, I know Madison and there’s no way those 2 are going to be together again.”

“Fine. If you don’t believe me, why don’t you ask Miss Rocca herself?”

“Fine, I’ll ask Vida about it later.”

“Nick, I was talking about the other Miss Rocca.”

Nick looked at Madison, who was still standing in front of her locker, reading one of her books. LeeLee was smiling when she saw Nick was shaking in the knees. “What’s the matter? Scared that it might be true?”

“Fine. But you’ll see you’re wrong about this.” Nick slowly walked to Madison. His heartbeat went faster, when he came closer and closer to her, until he stood in front of her.

“Hey Maddie.”

Madison moved her book back in her locker. “Nick, hey.” Madison tried to smile, but it was hard to smile at someone you want more than anything in the world, but you can’t have him. “Is there something wrong?”

“No, everything is all good.”

“Good.”

“Did you hear about the dance? Your sister is organizing it.”

“Yeah, I heard about that.”

“So…are you going?” Nick asked nervously.

“Well, my sister organized the whole event. It wouldn’t be fair not to go.”

“Cool. Are you going alone or with your sis?”

“I’m not planning to go by myself to the dance.”

“So, anyone in mind you wanna go with?”

Madison was trying to not look in his eyes. If there’s anyone she wants to go with, it’s with him. “I actually did have someone in mind I wanna go with.”

“Really? Then why don’t you ask him?”

“Because she’s already going with me.” Nick’s mouth felt open when he saw Ben joining them and putting his arm around Madison.

“Ben?”

“Hey Nick.”

“So…uhm…the 2 of you are really going together to that dance.”

“Ben asked me when you guys were actually looking for me.”

“I see.” Nick was disappointed when he saw Ben moving closer to Madison.

“So, Nick, who’s your date for the dance?” Ben asked with a smile.

Nick didn’t know what to say at the moment. “I…uhm…”

“He’s going with me.” LeeLee answered after she heard the entire conversation and smiled at Nick.

“Wow, you and LeeLee?”

Nick hesitated for a minute. He looks to LeeLee, then back to Madison and Ben. “Yeah, we are going together.”

Madison looked disappointed when she saw them together.

“Well, this is a surprise.” Ben answered with a smile.

“You could say that again.” Nick responded while he looked at Madison.

Madison then looked up to Nick and LeeLee. “I’m very happy for the both of you. I hope you’ll have a great time together at the dance.”

“Ofcourse they will. Why shouldn’t they?” Ben answered all excited. LeeLee was excited as well. Except for Nick and Madison. They are spending their evening with someone else, while they actually want to be in each other’s arms that night.

“We have class, so we should really go now. But it’s nice to know that you won’t have to go alone. I’ll see you later.”

Madison and Ben walked hand in hand to their class.

“Madison, wait!” Nick yelled before they would leave to class. Madison turned around.

“Yeah?”

Nick really wanted to tell her the truth that she is the one he wants to go with. But all he could see right now are the intertwined hands of Madison and Ben together.

“What I’m trying to say is…uhm…I just wanna tell you…uhm…”

“Tell me what Nick?”

“I’m glad for the both of you. Really. You deserve it.”

“Thanks Nick.”

Madison and Ben left to their class leaving Nick with LeeLee. Madison turned around one more time to Nick and then they disappeared when they entered a classroom. Nick couldn’t believe what he just saw. He knew he screwed up everything now. He lost her for good now. Or might there still be a chance for our Red Ranger?

End Chapter 9.

[Galwit Mysto!]

Wow....one problem opens for another...there's just no end for Nick is there? lol. Good chapter!!!

[Lunar Wolf Ranger]

I hate depressing endings :(:'(

[sbb1513]

this is getting confusing, but it is really good.

Bubblez

[Crimson Dragon]

I just read the whole thing, and its great! So its Chip/Vida, Xander/some hotty/, Ben/Madison/, and Nick LeeLee? is this going to turn into a ranger story, with them morphing and all of that? Because I have an idea if you want to know.

[step2stepgirl]

I just read the whole thing, and its great! So its Chip/Vida, Xander/some hotty/, Ben/Madison/, and Nick LeeLee? is this going to turn into a ranger story, with them morphing and all of that? Because I have an idea if you want to know.

I'm glad that you like it. This is the first PRMF story I'm working on so first I wanna do the story on the characters first as teens, then if I receive good and enough reviews about this one, there might be a sequel coming up. (That chance is pretty big, since I receive pretty much positive reviews on this one). And if there's a sequel coming up...I promise, they will be rangers in that one. But I keep that a surprise. This fanfic only has a few chapters to go.

As for the coupling...you'll just have to wait and see what's going to happen. It's a surprise! I'm not going to talk too much about it. You'll just have to wait and see. I'll try to post the next chappie tonight.

[step2stepgirl]

Chapter 10: TROUBLE

Still one day before the dance and everyone at Briarwood High are excited about it. That evening at the Rock Porium, Nick, Madison, Chip and Vida are working. Nick was standing behind the counter, Madison is dealing with the stock, Chip is filling some CD’s and Vida is looking at some records to play in the store. At that moment, Toby came out of his office.

“Hey gang, hear me out.”

The 4 teens stopped doing their chores and walked over to Toby. “What’s wrong Tobes?” Nick asked.

“You guys are not gonna believe who’s going to play on your high school dance.”

“Not Jake Bonebreaker, right?” Vida asked all worried. She knew Toby’s a huge fan of the legendary rocker, but to let him play on the dance…not such a good idea.

“Better.”

“Well, who?”

“You guys are looking at him now.”

The 4 teens were silence for a moment, looked at each other and suddenly shot in laughter. “Oh come on Toby. Seriously. Who?”

“I am serious. Your school called me and the DJ Vida hired cancelled, so I came up with the solution that I wouldn’t mind to play during your dance.”

The teens stopped laughing and Vida was biting on her lips, hoping that Toby was only joking. “Please tell me you’re kidding.”

“Tomorrow, I’m gonna be your groovy DJ of the night. I’ll promise you, I’ll give you the night you will never forget.” And with those words Toby disappeared into his office carrying a huge smile on his face. Madison comforts her sister from the news. “Are you alright sis?”

“Do I look alright? My boss will play at our high school dance.”

“Come on V, Toby is our friend. He just tries to help us.”

Vida turns to Chip. “By being the DJ at our dance? Why doesn’t he just shoot me right away? It will go quicker.”

“V, you are still the organizer of the dance, meaning you are in charge. So, you can just tell Toby what to play during the dance and what not to play. And I’m sure your party will be an evening no one will forget.”

“You’re right. I am in charge. I can do whatever I want. Thanks Nick.”

“No problem.”

Nick smiled at Vida. Glad he could help her out. But then he and Madison stared at each other for a moment.

“God, he is so incredible. That was so sweet of him to assure my sister that her party will be a blast. Now I even love him more. Was it actually a good idea to go with Ben to the dance, instead of hearing Nick first out? No, he goes with LeeLee to the dance. So, it’s obvious something’s playing between those 2. Then why keeps he looking at me like that? I want to turn away to avoid him, but I can’t. His eyes are too irresistible to avoid them.”

Also for Nick it was hard to keep his eyes of Madison. But he already wasted his chances and now she’s going with someone else. Although he doesn’t understand why she goes with Ben, while she’s actually in love with Xander. Boy, is Xander not gonna like this. Alright, enough staring and thinking now. Otherwise he goes crazy.

“I…uhm…I need to get back to work.” Nick responds to kill the silence between the friends.

“Yeah, me too.” Madison quickly answered. Nick and Madison both quickly went back to their chores and left Vida and Chip in the middle of the store.

Chip moved closer to Vida, so the 2 lovebirds wouldn’t hear them. “I think things don’t go well between Nick and Madison.”

“Ya think? If you kept your mouth shut, this all wouldn’t have happened.”

“Well, excuse me. Next time if you’re telling me another story again, be a little more specific. Never tell me an unfinished story.”

“I already told you not to tell anyone, but you just couldn’t keep it to yourself. And from all the people walking around on this planet, you had to tell LeeLee. What were you thinking?”

“She promised she wouldn’t say to anyone about it.”

“Chip, this is LeeLee Pimbari we’re talking about. The girl who has a huge obsession over Nick. You know she would do anything to get Nick.”

“Well, why don’t you tell Nick about it?”

“No way. Then I have to tell him about my plans as well and then the surprise of this dance is ruined.”

“Like your plan is gonna work. They both are going with someone else to the dance.”

“Well, why don’t you tell Madison about that fake kiss at school?”

“No way, I promised Nick that I wouldn’t tell anyone. You shouldn’t even know about it.”

“Well, I promised Maddie not to tell Nick about her crush on him either. This is a mess.”

“You can say that again. Now what?”

Vida sighs and looked at Nick and Madison, who sometimes stared to each other and then get back to their chores. She knew she just had to do something about it. “We have to talk to them and try to convince to dump their partner, so they will go with each other. You go talk with Nick and I’ll talk to my sis. But don’t say a word about my plan.”

“If you don’t say a thing about that fake kiss.”

They went their separate ways. Chip walked over to the counter where Nick was standing.

“Hey Nick.”

“Hey. What’s up?”

“So, Nick. I heard you asked LeeLee to the dance.”

“Well, actually she asked me.”

“I always thought that she wasn’t your type.”

“She isn’t. It’s just a dance. No big deal.”

“Well, you could have asked someone else instead.”

“Like who?”

“I don’t know. Madison for example.”

“Madison is going with Ben. Besides, wasn’t it Vida’s plan of this dance to bring them together?”

Chip hated to lie, however he couldn’t tell either. He promised Vida to tell further to anyone about her plan. He had done enough damage for the week. “Yeah, but what if it was just some rumor. I mean, you know that LeeLee would do anything to get to you. Even tell things that aren’t true.”

“I know, but you had to see them this morning. It’s so obvious she wants him back and I don’t blame her.”

“Are you telling me that you wanted to take her instead?” Chip asked with big grin on his face.

“Maybe,” Nick denied. “I actually thought Xander would take her to the dance.”

Chip shocked when he heard that. How could he forget Xander? He likes her as well. Aw man, this is getting too complicated. He can’t tell Vida about it either, because he knows that she likes him and if she finds out that her crush is in love with her sister, she’ll be crushed.

“Chip, are you alright? You’re kinda sweating.”

“I’m alright, I’m alright. No worries.”

Meanwhile, the Rocca sisters are in conversation. Vida tries to convince her sister to change her mind about taking Ben to the dance.

“But I thought you like Ben.” Madison responds all confused.

“I do, but we both know that he’s not the one you wanna take to the dance.”

“If you’re talking about Nick, forget it. He’s already taken.”

“Yeah, with LeeLee. He doesn’t even like her.”

“They kissed each other at school, V. How would you explain that?”

“Maybe she kissed him and he was surprised or something.”

“For 15 seconds long? I don’t think so.”

“Actually it was 10 seconds.”

“What?”

Vida didn’t realize what she was saying. She promised Chip to keep it for her. “I’m just guessing.”

“If he wanted to go with me, then why didn’t he ask me?”

“Maybe he’s shy like you.”

“Nick? Shy?”

Vida knew that it was a lame excuse. Their fearless leader? Shy? Even Madison knows that those 2 words don’t go together. “Well, maybe he would have asked you if you didn’t say yes to Ben in the first place.”

“Why do you want me and Nick going together to your dance so badly anyway?”

“Because…I just want you to be happy, sis.”

“Well, going with someone, who happens to like someone else, is not exactly going to make me happy.”

“Sis, you just have to give him a chance.”

“Why?”

“Because I know he doesn’t like LeeLee at all. You gotta believe me.”

Madison sighs. Vida sure knows how to convince her. “Are you sure about it?”

“Positive. Just go to him. Talk to him. Ask him yourself and I guarantee you that he will tell you the exact same thing I just told you.”

Madison looked at Nick who was talking to Chip and sighs. She would never just give something up, and definitely not someone she likes for so long. “Alright. I’ll talk to him.”

Vida embraced her sister all excited. “That’s my sis. Now go.”

Vida pushed her sister towards the counter where Nick was standing. Madison slowly walked over to him. This is the moment of truth. Will she go eventually to the dance with Ben or will it be with Nick? Nick saw Madison walking towards his direction. The smile between the 2 teens just kept growing as Madison came closer. But before Madison could even greet, they were disturbed.

“Hey Nick.” Nick, Madison and Chip all looked who was standing at the entrance of the door.

“Oh, hey LeeLee.”

“So, what you’re doing now?” LeeLee asked as she moved closer to Nick, which made Madison jealous.

“I’m going home, since I’m off now.”

“Great, then you can take me to the mall.”

“The mall? Why would I go to the mall?”

“Hello, it’s for the high school dance. We still need a custom.”

“Can’t we do that tomorrow?”

“Nick, the dance is tomorrow already. Now, come on.”

“Wait.”

“Why?”

Nick looked over to Madison quickly, who was standing next to Chip. “Well, Madison wanted to tell something.”

“Well, she better hurry up. The mall will soon close.”

All eyes were fixated on Madison, who was getting nervous. She wanted to talk to Nick alone, but seeing LeeLee hanging on him, made her decision clear.

“I…uhm…I wanted to tell Chip that he should mark those records. They’re 5% discount off.”

“I’m sure Chip will do that. Let’s go Nick.”

Nick sighs. He took off his working blouse and grabs his jacket and put it on. “I’ll see you guys tomorrow.”

“Alright. We’ll see you tomorrow then.” Chip answered.

“Bye Maddie.”

“Bye Nick.”

Nick looked at Madison one more time and left with LeeLee. Vida saw what happened and walked over to Madison.

“Maddie…”

“Don’t. I made my decision. I’m going with Ben. End of conversation.”

“But…” Vida tried to reassure her, but Madison soon left to the back of the store. “This is just great.”

“I’ll go talk to her for a moment.” Chip offered and he walked to the back of the store to find Madison. Vida walked over to the counter to check some records. At that moment, Xander enters the store.

“Whoa, this place looks deserted. Where is everyone?”

“Nick’s off, Toby is making some phone calls inside the office and Madison and Chip are…checking the stock at the back.” Vida doesn’t want to involve Xander in the mess as well. She also knew that Xander’s the worst in keeping secrets.

“And they left you in charge? Congratulations V.”

“Can it. What are you doing here anyway? Don’t you have something better to do? Like finding a date for the dance.”

Xander was laughing at Vida’s comment. “You’re very funny V. Looks like it’s just gonna be me and you. You and me. Dateless at the dance.”

“Who? Me? That makes only you dateless, since I have a date for the dance.”

Xander stopped laughing when he heard that and couldn’t believe he heard. “You have a date? You’re messing with me, aren’t you?”

“I’m not. This morning, someone asked me to the dance.”

“Someone did?” Xander was shocked when he heard that. He should have been the one asking her to the dance. “Who?”

“Chip Thorn.”

There was silence between them. Suddenly Xander shot in laughter. “What’s so funny about that?”

“Chip? Chip Thorn? Our Chip? The one who wore a superhero custom to the Homecoming Dance?”

“And what is wrong with that?”

“Are you sure he really asked you to the dance?”

“You think I can’t get a date for my own High school Dance, which I’m organizing?”

“V, that’s not what I’m saying. I mean, maybe you misunderstood him for some reason.”

“You know what…I don’t need to listen to this.”

“V, I didn’t mean it like that. Would you just listen to me?”

“No, you listen to me. I might not be Homecoming