Disclaimer: Saban and Disney's, not mine

Notes: Written for nomadskye on LiveJournal, who requested Wes X Eric. This is my first time writing this pairing (and if I remember right, the first time I've written an actual slash fic for the Power Rangers fandom, even though I'm a fairly active slasher in my other fandoms), so apologies if this seems forced of OOC. Takes place pre series.

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"I'm sorry," Wes said almost too quickly to be understood, arms in front of him, as if he was expecting to have to ward off an attacker. "It just happened so fast-- I mean, I wasn't even thinking about it-- maybe I've been cramming too hard for finals this week, but I was just so relieved that I finally understand the material now and you smiled at me-- I was starting to wonder if you even could smile-- and I really don't know what came over me, Eric, I just--"

"Wes." Eric was the picture of calm. "It was a kiss. It's nothing to freak out over." With no change in expression, he opened up a textbook. "Now go get some sleep. We have exams in the morning."

"...Right. See you tomorrow." Relief... and a little disappointment washed over him as Wes collected his books and headed back to his dorm. He was halfway there when it occurred to him that it had been his first kiss.