Disclaimer: Power Rangers and the characters therein belong to Disney.

Summary: Sequel to Bravery and Finding the Right Moment. Nick and Madison have started seeing each other. Things are perfect…………well, minus the jealousy and suspicions.

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Madison stood in The Rockporium restocking some shelves. There was a certain bounce to her step as she went over and grabbed a punch of CDs from the box by the counter. It was the same bounce she had possessed for the past week, ever since she and Nick kissed.

"Just so you know, sis, this whole cheery thing is starting to freak out the customers," came Vida's joking tone as she walked up behind Madison. Madison turned her head to the side to address her sister.

"'Cheery thing'? What cheery thing?" She asked. Vida rolled her eyes.

"Oh, I don't know……the constant smiles that seem to become even brighter when a certain person walks into the store, the fresh faced thing…"

"I have no idea what you're talking abo.." Madison's defense trailed off at the sound of the front door of the store opening and closing. Madison looked over and saw Nick walking in. Madison's smile became so bright at the sight of him; moths would be attracted to it.

"You were saying?" Vida chuckled. Madison rolled her eyes and handed Vida the CDs she was holding as she walked over to Nick. Nick smiled as she approached.

"Hey," he said.

"Hey," Madison replied. The two stood there smiling at each other. Chip leaned against the counter and looked over at the couple, shaking his head and chuckling. Vida walked over to the counter and collected some more CDs from the box.

"What is this, fourth day in a row of them acting totally lovey dovey?" Chip asked.

"Hey, be glad you just have to deal with it a few hours a day. I swear, if I have to hear Madison go on and on about how sweet Nick is one more time, my head will explode," Vida groaned. Chip laughed. They watched as Nick took Madison's hand in his, lacing their fingers as the two walked to the back room together so Nick could punch in for the day.

"You're happy for her, aren't you?" Chip asked knowingly. Vida smiled and nodded. As much as lovesick Madison grated on her nerves, Vida was happy that Madison was happy.

"Yeah," she said. She went back to the shelf.

"Hey guys," came Xander's voice as he walked into the store carrying his purple Rockporium button down shirt. Chip and Vida greeted their friend. Xander stood by the counter and put the shirt on over his green shot sleeve shirt. He adjusted the collar as he made his way to the door leading to the back room. Vida looked over to him.

"I wouldn't go in there if I were you," she told him.

"Well, V, I sort of need to punch in the clock," he stated.

"Nick and Madison just went in there," Chip pointed out. Xander shrugged.

"So?" He asked. He opened the door and went to walk in the room, stopping at the sight before him. Xander saw Nick sitting on the chair in the room with Madison sitting sideways on his lap, the two in the middle of kissing, completely oblivious to everything around them. Xander quickly stepped out of the room and shut the door, his eyes wide as saucers.

"Told ya," Vida teased. Xander looked at her.

"They're kissing," he said.

"Well, Xander, it's not like this is the first time we've seen them kiss," Vida pointed out.

"True……but in the back room? It's a bit much," Xander went to the box by the counter and collected some CDs from the box, opting to help Vida. The two stocked the shelves in silence for a few minutes before Vida cast a look at her friend.

"When you say they were kissing……..how much kissing are we talking about here?" She asked. Xander looked at her.

"She was sitting on him," he smirked. Vida raised her eyebrows.

"Excuse me," she muttered quickly, shoving the CDs she had yet to shelve into Xander's arms before rushing into the back room. As much as she was happy that Madison was happy, there was but so much "happy" Vida was going to allow her sister engage in. A few minutes later, Vida came out of the room, dragging an embarrassed Madison behind her. Vida didn't release her hold on Madison's wrist until they were across the room at the turn tables. A few minutes later, Nick slowly emerged from the room, closing the door behind him. Nick caught Chip and Xander staring at him. He gave a slight nervous laugh before going over to the box and collecting some CDs and walking to a set of shelves at the other side of the storm, as if nothing had happened. Xander and Chip looked at each other and shared a good long snicker at Nick's expense.

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"I'm really sorry about Vida," Madison said. It was later on in the day and she and Nick were on their lunch break. The two were outside by the tree across the street from the store. Madison was sitting on Nick's motorcycle as he sat crouched down on the grass tightening some of the bolts on the front wheel. Nick laughed a bit.

"It's okay," he said. "It's not like the guys have been exactly overflowing with tact these past few days,"

"Yeah," Madison mused, nodding a bit. She sighed and shook her head. "I guess we should have expected this," she said.

"What do you mean?" He asked, looking up at her.

"Well, we have been sort of together a lot," Madison pointed out. Nick sighed and reached up, taking hold of Madison's hand.

"Is that a bad thing?" He asked. He gave her a smirk. "Not getting tired of me already, are you?" Madison gave a slight chuckle and shook her head before leaning over and giving him a quick kiss on the lips.

"Never," she told him. Nick smiled and let go of her hand as he went back to working on his bike. Madison leaned back on the seat of the motorcycle, her back resting against the tree, and gave a happy sigh. She tilted her head to the side and looked down at Nick. "I just realized something,"

"What did you just realize?" Nick asked, his attention still on the wheel of his bike.

"Well, in all of the four months that you've been here and that we've known each other, I've never gotten a ride on this thing," she said. "In fact, this is the first time I've even sat on it, don't guys usually have their girlfriends permanently affixed upon their bikes?" She asked. Nick looked up at her, which caused her to give him a mischievous grin.

"You want to ride on my bike?" He asked, disbelievingly.

"Yeah," she replied.

"Really?" He asked, still not quite believing it. He laughed a bit. Madison's eyes narrowed.

"What's so funny?" She asked.

"Sorry, you just never struck me as someone who'd be down with riding on motorcycles," he said.

"Nick, do I need to remind you what happened the last time you made an assumption about me?" She asked, referring to the time he called her shy not too long after they met.

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry," he apologized. He set down the wrench he was holding and stood up, walking over to stand right in front of her. Madison sat up as he got closer.

"Besides, I'm not 'down' with riding on motorcycles," she began, putting a hand on his chest. "Just yours." Nick smiled.

"Okay," he said. He leaned in and kissed her. "As soon as I fix a few more things on my bike, and get an extra helmet, you'll be the first person to get a ride, deal?" He asked. Madison smiled.

"Deal," she said as they leaned in and met in yet another kiss.

AN: Hope you liked it; next chapter will be up in a few days probably.