Title: Differences Bring Us Closer
Author: KendrixAimeeOliver
Fandom: Power Rangers Ninja Storm
Pairing: Shane/Tori, minor Shane/Kelly and Tori/Blake later
Rating: PG-13/possibly R
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the idea... I want to own Glenn McMillian though...
Chapter 1 - Too Much Testosterone...
Exchanging body heat in the passenger seat
No, no, no, you know it will always just be me
Let's get these teen hearts beating faster, faster!
So testosterone boys and harlequin girls
Will you dance to this beat and hold a lover close?
“Lying is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Dress Off” by Panic! At the Disco
“Good morning, Tori,” Sensei Wantabe greeted the blue ranger as she staggered blindly into ops.
“’Morning, Sensei,” she yawned in reply, sitting on the ground at the table, resting her head on the cold wood to ease her headache with a soft bang.
Luckily, Cam was the only other teenager in the room and he was busied away with some project on his computer which meant Tori could get back to her resting.
Over the past few days, the water ninja had been getting more and more ill. Sadly, her parents, who argued to no end, dropped the news on her last night that they were getting a divorce. She had spent the whole last night, packing some of her stuff up and then driving three hours out to Turtle Cove, where her sister, Taylor, and her sister’s boyfriend, Max, were recently living while trying to maintain a conscious state.
Taylor had told her she was pregnant and Tori was in too much shock to deal with her sister. So she just decided to unpack in their guest room and then by the time she had been given a few moments to try and sleep, it was already four in the morning, and practice started at eight. Thankfully, she was one of the few cars on the freeway, so it only took her two and half hours which meant an hour and a half of rest. Or so she thought and hoped....
“Hey Tori!” came the sunny voice of Dustin as he walked into ops with Shane, Hunter, and Blake.
Tori groaned, not even looking up to know that all four of the other boys had just joined them. They were loud enough anyone would know they had entered the room. She finally gave in, not standing the fast sounds of voices continuing a speedy conversation, and looked up.
“Guys, could you please just... turn it down a tone?” Tori asked, her face starting to turn a pasty white. “Please?”
“Tor’, you okay?” Shane asked in concern as the other guys continued their conversation in a softer tone, sitting in front of her on the table, where her head had been only moments ago.
“I’m fine, Shane,” she assured, looking down into her lap where her legs were folded Indian style and rubbed her pounding temple to try and calm her pain. “There’s just,” she paused a moment to let out a dramatic sigh, “Too much testosterone in here for me, I guess... I think I’m just sick of it.”
He took her hands in his lovingly, looking at her with pure fear, starting to say, “Tori...” Just holding her hands he could feel her fever and feel the cold sweat overtaking her body.
“I’m fine,” she snapped softly, pulling her hands away.
“You’re sick,” he complied, leaning forward and feeling her forehead with the back of his hand to find her face burning.
“I know,” she muttered, leaning back to escape his touch.
“There’s something else... that’s not the uneven balance of testosterone and harlequin levels or your fever,” he stated, giving her a look that said ‘spill, now’.
She looked around at everyone else nervously as an odd feeling arose in her stomach that made her want to vomit right there and then. But knew she’d regret throwing up on Shane, let alone in ops. She leaned in closed to him and whispered, “Come with me.”
She took his hand in hers, making him wince at how much hotter she was in such a tiny period of time and they left ops with no notice or big scene.
Tori led Shane to a nearby cliff hidden in the trees that showed a beautiful view of the vacant section of the beach.
He took in a deep breath, letting the salty air enter his lungs as she sat on the edge, dangling her legs against the walls of the cliff.
“Tori, it’s beautiful. I never knew this place even existed,” he said in awe, filling the awkward silence and squatting down next to her.
“I know... I found it a few days after I met Blake,” she replied breathily, staring out at the scene before her. “It’s a great place just to come out and think... And the best part... I’m the only person who knows about it... or I used to be.”
After a few more minutes of uncomfortable silence, Tori suddenly turned her head in Shane’s direction, tears threatening to dance down her flushed cheeks any minutes. “Shane...” she muttered, shifting her eyes down to the ground and hanging her head low in shame. “My parents are getting a divorce and Taylor and Max are pregnant.” With that said, tears started falling out of her eyes like a waterfall. She opened her mouth to add something to her statement, but only a choked sob came out.
“Oh, Tori,” he sighed, pulling her off the edge of the cliff and a few more feet inland so she didn’t fall. “I’m sorry.” He rubbed her back as she climbed onto his lap, straddling him and wrapping her arms around his neck tightly as her cries escaped frantically from her throat.
Tori found herself clasping her legs around Shane’s waist and pressing her chapped lips to his moist ones, one hand placed on his chest, the other grasping the back of his neck. His fingers played her spine as his tongue parted her lips. Her body was consumed in sweat and he almost pulled away, afraid to make her sicker, but the taste of blueberries in her mouth made him lust for more of it.
“Shane,” she panted as his lips trailed from her lips down her jawbone to her neck line, when his teeth nibbled gingerly on the skin. “Shane,” she moaned, her hands grabbing his back and then digging her nails down hard as her hips buckled against his.
“Tori,” he muttered against her sweating, ghost white skin, his hands falling to her butt, where he squeezed tightly. He pushed her down backwards against the ground, letting himself fall on top of her.
She took his hands in his and led them to the zip on the back of her uniform, whispering seductively through heavy breaths, “I want you... now.” She bit her bottom lip as he gazed into her eyes, which were full of hurt, anger, passion, lust, and love.
“Tori, I...” he started to argue.
“I want you in me, Shane,” she said, her body aching to feel him become one with her. With that said, his hands fumbled with the zipper on the back of her uniform as his lips covered hers, allowing her to moan into his kiss.
Shane sat next to Tori, shaking his head in disbelief as they both dangled their feet over the edge of the cliff.
“You okay?” she asked in concern, noting the disgusted look on his face. “I’m sorry... was I bad at that...” Her face flushed red with a strong fever as she placed her head in his lap.
“No... you were wonderful, but...” he started skeptically, not really wanting to tell her what was running through his mind.
“But what?” she questioned, looking up at him with teary blue eyes.
He sighed, running his hands through her long blonde locks, knowing he’d have to tell her eventually and the sooner the better. “I can’t believe I stole your virginity,” he explained with a huff.
“Oh, Shane...” she giggled, taking his hands in hers and sat up. She touched forehead with his and he grimaced at the feel of her rising fever, which was probably well over one hundred five by now. “I made you do it. Its not like it was your long life plan to steal my virginity,” she said only loud enough for him to hear, even though they were alone.
She pulled away and patted his thigh. “C’mon,” she said, standing up. “Let’s head back. We’re starting practice soon,” she reminded.
He mentally smacked himself. He had gotten so caught up in the moment that he had forgotten about ninja classes with Sensei Wantabe. He pushed himself up carefully so he didn’t fall and turned around to face his best friend as she stumbled forward.
“Tori!” he exclaimed, rushing to catch her.
“I’m fine. I’m fine,” Tori assured, unintentionally pushing all her weight on Shane, pressing their foreheads together. “My head...” she muttered and started crying, “Shane, something’s happening!” She collapsed in his arms effortlessly as her head started pounding harder than it had the past few days and her fever proceeded to exceed.
“Tor’?” he questioned softly, dropping to his knees, but held her tightly to him so she wouldn’t get hurt. “Tori? Tori!? Tori!”
He scooped her up, ninja streaking back to his truck and then sped to the hospital to get her some actual medical attention.
End Chapter 1...