Patience

By: SarmatianKnight13

Disclaimer: I do not own anything to do with Power Rangers

Pairing: Sky/Z

This is in response to the Ars Amatoria's Ranger Romance Themes.

Time Period: A few days after the first vignette: "Friends." Between Confronted and Walls.

Z's POV

I was sitting in the common room doing absolutely nothing. Nothing at all. Jack was off probably reading a comic book, Syd was fixing her nails in our room, Bridge was in his own room reading his latest magazine about mechanics, and Sky was… well I actually didn't know what Sky was doing. I knew what I was doing though… that's right… absolutely nothing.

There hadn't been a major Troobian attack in a couple of days, so we didn't really have anything to do except our regular shifts.

I had to admit though, Sky had gotten better at being nice to me. We weren't exactly real friends yet, but I believe we are on the right track. Sky and Jack on the other hand… no dice. Sky had been distant lately, skipping out on team trainings to train by himself. You would have to have the patience of a saint to be able to tolerate that guy.

"Hey Z." Syd greeted as the doors whished closed behind the pink ranger.

"Hey Syd." I replied half-heartedly.

"Why so glum? We haven't had to fight any Troobians lately. We should be happy and we should go to the mall and shop!" The blonde exclaimed bouncing around.

"You know we can't leave when we're on duty Sydney." Sky said appearing out of nowhere.

Syd jumped. "Holy cow, Sky! Where did you come from?"

"I came through these doors that automatically open when you stand in front of them." Sky answered as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. He sat down on a couch and picked up the SPD Handbook and started reading.

Syd just shook her head at him and turned back to me.

"So Z. If we aren't busy later when we get off duty will you go shopping with me?"

"I suppose I will." I answered internally grimacing at the thought of the mall.

"That's great! Well, I'll see you later I have to go fix my hair." And with that the pink ranger gracefully swept out of the room.

I chanced a glance at Sky and noticed that he was intently reading the Handbook.

"How can you read that thing over and over again? You know everything by heart." I asked getting up and sitting next to Sky in an attempt to be friendly.

"I just like reading it." Sky said, a little strained. It was obvious he was annoyed. "Now if you please, I would like to continue."

"You know what… fine. Just continue reading your handbook." I replied holding my hands up in surrender, and in frustration.

I stood to make my way out of the common room. When I reached the automatic doors I turned to look at Sky. He was still engrossed in his book as if nothing had bothered him but a mere fly. Like I said, you really have to have the patience of a saint to deal with him. Will we ever turn out to be friends?