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If Your Not The One

By KimberPurpleStar

"Flight 101 direct from Miami Florida has just landed at Gate 15, Flight 101 direct from Miami Florida has landed at Gate 15."

Angel Grove International Airport was filled with people that warm and sunny, California Day. Some where leaving and others were just arriving but all were bustling about.

As the intercom went silent, a young man stood up from his seat on a nearby bench. He made his way over to Gate 15 in very little time. Jason Lee Scott watched carefully as passengers poured out of the plane gateway. A smile broke out on his face as the last person stepped out and looked around the terminal. Jason called out a name excitedly, "Kimberly, over here Kim.!"

No sooner had she left the gateway did Kimberly Hart hear her name being yelled out across the airport terminal. Quickly she turned to see who it was and was happily surprised when she recognized Jason waving to her while he rushed forward to meet her.

"Jason." She whispered before making her way over to him. The two met up and Jason embraced his long time friend in one of his famous 'bear hugs'. "Kim its so good to see you again. Its been way to long."

Kim winced a bit at the tightness of his hug but then relaxed and hugged him back before releasing him. "It most certainly has. Much too long." She smiled at her old friend.

Jason looked down at her. He noticed the wince and the face she had made but decided to wait to ask her about it when she was more settled in. "Lets go pick up your bags and then we can catch up."

They made their way over to the luggage pickup slowly, chatting a bit as they went. While they waited for her bags to pass by, Jason decided to have a bit of small talk. "So, we all watched you in the Pan Globals Kimber. You did awesome girl."

Kim blushed slightly at his statement. "Thanks Jase. Of course, I wasn't even sure if I was gonna medal at all after I missed a bit of footing on my floor routine."

Jason laughed "Oh come on. It was barely noticeable, besides" he paused and leaned closer to her. "When the girl after you fell flat on the her face, we knew you had won. We knew you'd bring home the gold."

"Yeah, right. Luckily I was able to salvage the rest of my routine otherwise it would have been the bronze or worse no medal at all." Kim replied giving him a nudge in the arm.

The both laughed at that before finally catching sight of her bags.

Grinning Jason picked both up. "Is this all? There's not a huge trunk that's gonna weigh a ton and possibly kill me?"

"Very funny wise guy. Get your butt moving." Kim slung her carry on over her shoulder once more

"Easy for you to say your only carrying that little carry-on." Jason hefted her suitcases and soon they were headed out of the airport and into the parking lot towards Jason's SUV.

"So," Jason said as they reached his car and he began to put her luggage in the back, "Its good to be back home?"

Kim looked around and smiled, "Definitely, Florida was nice and all but... nothing can compare to Angel Grove." Kim slid into the passenger seat while Jason took the drivers side.

"By the way, remind me to thank your parents for letting me stay at your house till I can find a place for myself. That was really nice of them." Kim put her seatbelt on and Jason started the car up.

"Think nothing of it. Tia is leaving for camp for the summer so you'll take her room and besides my parents have always considered you family. I mean you and the rest of the gang spent half of our kid years there." He explained

They drove out of the lot and were soon riding down the homey streets of 'their' part of Angel Grove. Kimberly was real quiet during the ride. She watched as the buildings she remembered and missed went by. Jason meanwhile kept his eyes on the road but smiled quickly at her. It was good to have her back home. Anywhere was better then in Florida and in the situation she had been in after the Pan Globals. Shaking those thoughts aside he pulled the car into his parents driveway and parked.

Kim slid out breathing in the air as she pulled her carry-on over her shoulder again. "Ahh, good to be home. Well someone's home at least." She giggled awkwardly.

Jason smirked and grabbed her two suitcases from the back. "Come on short stuff. Your suite awaits."  The pair just laughed at his remarked and headed inside.

"Mom, I'm back and I brought a friend with me." Jason shouted as he stepped through the front door.

Jeanette Scott wasted little time in replying as she came out of the kitchen. Wiping her hands off on her apron she smiled at them both. "Jason Lee Scott I'm right here. There's no need to shout. Goodness your acting as if you were ten." Jeanette then gave Kim a big hug."Welcome home Kimberly. Its so good to have you back here in Angel Grove. Your Mom called from Paris, she wanted to make sure you got in safe. She said to call her to let her know how you are as soon as your all settled."

"Thank you Mrs. Scott, its great of you to let me stay with you until I find my own place." Kimberly said as she returned the hug. Thankfully the hug wasn't as uncomfortable as Jason's had been.

"Nonsense, your like family. You, Jason and the rest of your bunch grew up together and family is always welcome. Now Jason why don't you show Kimberly up to her room and then she can get all unpacked and settled in." Jeanette looked sharply at her son.

"Sure, come on Kim, I'll race ya." Jason once again picked up her suitcases.

"Your on." Kim smirked, trying to forget her troubles and dashed for the stairs.

"Hey no fair, you cheater." Jason called up the stairs as he lugged her suitcases behind.

Once they had both made it to the room, Kim dropped onto the bed. Jason however didn't even make it much past the door. After dashing up a flight of stairs with two very heavy suitcases, he dropped both in the doorway and collapsed right next to them.

"Whew I'm getting too old for this." Jason said between gulps of breath.

Kimberly laughed, "This coming from Mr. Health Guru himself." Kim threw a pillow at him which he threw back." They threw the pillow back and forth for a bit but shortly after settled down and sat quietly for a few moments trying to catch their breath.

It was Jason who interrupted the silence first.

"Hey, I've got an idea. Lets go to the Youth Center for a smoothie?"

"I don't know Jason, I mean don't you think where a little old for that place?" Kim remarked with a look that said 'Your completely nuts'. She also didn't want to risk meeting up with any of their friends. *Not just yet.* She thought.

"Hey I resent that, I still teach Karate Classes there." Jason said with a mock frown. "Come on it will be fun, what do you say?"

Kimberly looked at Jason and knew she couldn't say no to him, she never could. "Okay, lets go."  She sighed. Both rose from their resting places and raced down the stairs like two children.

Jason told his mother they were leaving before they went out the front door.

After a short drive they arrived at the Youth Center. Jason and Kim stepped inside their old hang out noticing how busy it was that day. Jason pointed out the table that the rangers had always sat at. "Looks like they saved our seats."

"I think the new rangers probably use that table now?" Kim replied

"Just go and sit down. I'll grab us some smoothies." Jason nudged her towards the table then turned back to the Juice Bar.

Taking a seat at the table, the memories flooded Kimberly's mind. Everything was the same as it had been. She'd heard that Ernie had come back and bought the place back from Adelle. That was the best thing she had heard in a long time. It just wouldn't of been the same without Ernie behind the Juice Bar.

Kim's glance came to rest on the balance beam that was currently occupied by a gymnastics class. Her thoughts wandered to times when she was the one doing the routines and a tall dark and handsome ranger would watch her. He would be doing his katas or sparring with their friends. But he still took those few moments to look her way. It also brought painful memories. Ones she'd rather not remember.

*Cut it out Kim. Its over and done with. You had to let him go. It was the only way.*

"Hey, Earth to Kim. You in there?" Jason asked breaking her out of her thoughts.

"Huh, Oh yeah. Sorry just remembering when it was me on that beam." She smiled as she sipped the strawberry smoothie.

Jason looked over at the balance beam and sat down next to her. "God, how many times did you flip onto that thing or flip off it. I lost track over the years."

"So did I. Of course I had a few spills off that thing as well." Kim smirked remembering the many times she had missed her footing and fell flat on her butt. Thank god for Ernie's mats.

Jason too remembered the times she had fallen. One time in particular still brought chills to him at the thought of it.

***FLASHBACK***

~Switzerland: The Peace Conference~

"Oh god, man Jason you gotta answer that man. Ugh, who could be calling at this time of the night." Zack rolled onto his side and pulled his pillow over his head.

Jason rolled over and slowly opened his eyes. Whoever it was they were quite persistent. It was actually early in the morning but to Zack it didn't seem to matter.

"Hello, this had better be good." Jason mumbled as he picked up the phone.

"Jason? Sorry to call so early but its an emergency." Tommy spoke quickly to his friend.

Jason could hear the tension in Tommy's voice right away and knew something was very wrong. Immediately he sat up and held the phone closer to his ear. "What is it? What's wrong?"

"Its Kim. She's been hurt." Tommy replied and Jason already wanted to be back in Angel Grove.

"What happened? Is she alright?" Jason felt like a lead weight had hit him in the stomach. By this time Zack had sat up noticing that Jason looked pale.

"Hey, What's going on? Who is it man?" Zack asked moving over to Jason's bed.

"Its Tommy." He answered Zack then put his attention back to what Tommy was saying.

"She fell off the beam. Hit her head pretty hard. The doctors haven't told us much yet. There still running tests. Oh god Jason I should have stayed there with her." Tommy almost sobbed on the other end.

"Whoa, Tommy man. Start from the top." Jason said and then listened while Tommy explained everything that had happened over the past few days to Kim and the rest of the Rangers.

"Man, Jase. If something happens to her..." Tommy broke off.

"Nothings gonna happen to her. She's tough always has been. She'll be alright. Is this Katherine girl who found her alright?" Jason asked curious about the girl, Tommy had described as a tall blonde, who had found his friend on the floor of Ernie's Youth Center.

"Yeah, she's just a bit upset at finding Kim hurt." Tommy sighed.

"Do you need us to come back for a bit?" Jason asked knowing that if something did happen to Kim, Tommy would never forgive himself.

"No bro. Billy just told me I should call you and let you know. I wasn't exactly thinking on all 8 when I got the call that Kim was at the hospital, sorry man."

Jason smirked. "That's alright Bro. Just take care of her and let us know the minute you get any news."

Tommy sighed sadly. "Will do Jase. Talk to you soon. Bye."

"Take it easy Tommy. Bye." Then Jason hung up.

***End Flashback***

They had eventually gotten back to him that Kim was indeed alright and would recover. A second call later that day from Kim herself had confirmed it.

An incessant ringing and a jerking on his arm brought him back to the present. "Jason, yoohoo. Your phone has been ringing for like 5 minutes now. Are you gonna answer it or not." Kim pulled one last time on his arm then let go as he acknowledged her.

"Whoops, sorry Kim." Jason pulled his cell out of his back pocket and hit the answer button. "Hello."

"Jase god. How long were you gonna leave me hanging on the phone buddy." Tommy laughed on the other end.

It was almost weird that his thoughts had been on a call from Tommy when he just happened to be calling him now. "Sorry Tommy, man. I was indisposed for a few moments there. What's up?" Jason asked his long time friend.

"Should I even ask? Anyway, I'm in Angel Grove at the race track. I was wondering if you wanted to stop by and see your ole pal. Maybe catch a few of my practice runs." Tommy asked.

"That would be awesome. Your racing in the AG 500 Rally then?" Jason knew that Tommy had been working hard to get into the rally that was gonna take place in the next week or so.

"Yup. I passed the time trial last week and we got into town the other day. I'm totally psyched and its for a great cause too." You could almost hear him bouncing off the walls if there were any near him.

"That's great man." Jason looked at Kim who had gotten a bit pale after hearing Tommy's name being brought up. "Hey would you mind if I brought someone with me?" Kim immediately gave him a death look and whispered "No, no way."

"Sure man. Hey by the way how's Kat? Have you heard from her lately? Tommy asked

Jason thought back to when Kat had called Tommy up from London. The two had both decided being together was to difficult, since Kat was going to London and Tommy would be all over the world racing. Thus they had broke it off before she had left for ballet school. Of course according to Adam, Tommy took it much better then when Kim had written the infamous 'Letter' but that was an entirely different story.

Jason had actually had more contact with Kat in London then even Tommy did. "She's doing great. Should be back in the states real soon. Misses us all of course but glad she took the opportunity."

Tommy laughed "Bet she misses you the most man. You two sure hit it off when you went to London for that tournament."

Jason just smirked and avoided his friend's jeering. "Whatever bro. So what time should we come by?"

Tommy muttered to himself, shouted something at a crew member Jason assumed then returned his attention to his call. "Why don't you swing by in about an hour. I'll be on the track by then if I can get a few things fixed on the car. If not I'll be in the pits."

"Alright. See you in an hour bro. Bye." Jason said before he hung up his cell and turned to face a very upset Kimberly.

"You know I don't want to see him yet." Kim pinched his arm before standing up.

"Ow. Kim come on. You two talked after Muiranthias, you made peace with each other What's the problem." Jason question as he grabbed her arm. Noticing her wince again he let go.

"I..I know. We did I just, its too awkward to be around him Jason. After everything that happened with Aaron." She rubbed her arm where Jason had grabbed her.

"Did he do it again before you left?" Jason asked the anger starting to bubble inside him

"Jason lets just not talk about this right now. When did Tommy want to meet up?" Kim asked brushing off his question.

Jason decided to just drop it till they were back at the house. "In about an hour but if I know Tommy he's gonna either lose track of time or forget he invited us at all."

Kim bent down and took one last sip of her drink before looking at Jason again. "Well let not keep our fearless leader waiting." She painted a fake smile on her face and made for the exit of the Youth Center.

Jason sighed. She was hiding from the problem again and this time he wasn't going to let her. He followed after her quickly and met up with her outside. "Hey wait up Kim."

"Well hurry up slow poke or we'll be picking up one of Tommy's old habits." Kim laughed at him as she slid into the car for the third time that day. She might have been cheery on the outside but on the inside she was petrified and hurt. *I can do this. Were still friends. We did make our peace with each other after Muiranthias. So why do I feel like I'm gonna throw up if I see him again. Because Kim, your nothing to him anymore, not after...* She had to shake her head to push those thoughts aside.

Jason just sighed, got into the drivers seat and drove them out of the Youth Centers Parking Lot.

To be Continued