Disclaimer: Power Rangers belong to Saban International & I'm using them without permission (or profit for that matter). The title comes from "Pink" by Aerosmith, off their "Nine Lives" album, copyright 1997, used without permission. This story contains scenes of m/m sex; if you don't like it, don't read it.

_Man, you sure are beautiful,_ he mused, his heart full of his emotions. He had finally worked up the courage to ask Kim to sleep with him; he had been so nervous about approaching her, uncertain how she felt about sex at this stage in their relationship. Her enthusiastic response--an exceptionally hot kiss--told Tommy that she had been wanting him as badly as he had been wanting her. He had always known that she was spirited--as well as cute and perky--but he hadn't realized she had such a passionate nature... or sex drive. Their love making hadn't been exactly as he had imagined--a little more awkward, maybe not as romantic... it hadn't been perfect, but it sure had been awesome!

Tommy continued to caress Kim's naked body as he pressed himself more closely against her. He was so glad her mother was out of town for the weekend; he wouldn't have to worry about trying to sneak out in the morning, and he was really looking forward to waking up with Kim in his arms. He buried his face in Kim's hair and inhaled deeply. She sure smelled good! With a sigh of contentment, Tommy was well on his way to drifting off to sleep.

"Well, I see you finally fucked her."

Tommy sat up quickly to find Jason standing at the foot of Kim's bed. How had he gotten there? Surely he hadn't teleported... Tommy would have heard.... Zordon wouldn't have allowed it except for an emergency, but their mentor would have radioed, and Jason didn't look ready for battle. He looked ready for bed, dressed only in a pair of familiar red boxer shorts.

"What the hell are you doing here, Jase?" Tommy hissed. Then, he noticed the open window. Had Jason climbed up to Kimberly's room? For the love of Heaven, why? Tommy reached for the top sheet to cover Kim up, but Jason stopped him.

"You know I don't give a damn whether she's naked or not."

"She might, though." Tommy couldn't understand why Jason sounded so angry and bitter. "What's with you, man?"

"What's with me?" Jason laughed harshly.

Comprehension slowly sank in. "It's because I did it with Kim, isn't it?"

"I thought we had something, bro." Jason confessed, his disillusionment coming through.

"I thought we had an understanding," Tommy sighed as he climbed out of the bed. He felt Jason's eyes skim down the length of his body appreciatively; Jason had always liked his long lines and lean, muscular body. Tommy and his gaze over Jason's broader, more heavily muscled frame and wished that it did as much for him as his body did for Jason.

Tommy put his arm around Jason's shoulder and led him away from the bed. "Jase, you know that I've been in love with Kimberly ever since I met her. You know that I've wanted to make love to her, and you knew it was going to happen sooner or later. I never tried to hide that from you." Jason regarded him stony faced, and Tommy sighed. He had never realized that Jason resented his relationship with Kimberly.

Tommy thought back to that fateful camping trip he and Jason went on; Jase had brought some beer, and the two of them had gotten toasted. While they were both pretty loose, Jason had kissed him. Tommy had thought it rather funny at the time, so he kissed Jason back. They had made jokes about what the rest of the guys would say if they could see them now. Then, Jason had started rubbing his cock through his jeans. Somewhere in the back of his beer-fuzzed mind, Tommy realized what Jason was doing. Tommy recalled being unable to do anything but stare in amazement as Jason slowly peeled off his clothing until he had been stripped naked. He probably should have told him to stop, but Jason's hands had felt pretty incredible. Then, Jason got undressed. Tommy had been too astonished to move; however, he was finally blasted out of his paralysis when Jason swallowed damn near his whole cock. Before the night was over, Tommy had wound up fucking and being fucked by Jason.

He had since figured out that Jason had gotten him drunk on purpose so that he could proposition him. The following morning, Jason had confessed to being attracted to him, to other guys--well, to being gay. He was only dating girls for appearance's sake. He remembered how devastated Jason had been as he talked about what it was like for him--the fear of being found out, the loneliness.... Tommy had never given the matter much thought; personally, he had never really been attracted to guys, but something drew him to Jason that morning. Maybe it was a desire to alleviate his friend's pain, maybe it was the fact that some of the things they had done together had felt pretty fantastic. Whatever it had been, he and Jason had been lovers from that point on. Keeping it from Kimberly had been difficult, but he hadn't known how to explain it to her when he couldn't even explain it to himself.

"Are you really into Kimberly... into girls, Tommy?" Jason wondered.

"Come on, man. You know I've never been into guys the way you are," Tommy retorted. "Sure, I do it with you, but that's because... well, you're you."

"Why do you need Kim anyway?" Jason demanded. "What can she give you that I can't?"

The question rather startled Tommy. There were lots of things, but when he tried to pin them down, he discovered that he couldn't. They were too elusive. He thought of Kim's love affection and generosity, her spirit, loyalty, bravery and determination... yet Jason possessed those qualities too and could offer the same love and affection. He thought of the physical aspects of both relationships. Both of his lovers could bring him incredible pleasure, and he, in turn, enjoyed pleasuring them. Yet, there was something he couldn't define that drew him more to Kim's softness and gentleness than to Jason's hardness and strength. Perhaps because he and Jason were so alike he needed Kim's differences to give him balance.

"I can touch you, just like Kim," Jason murmured, reaching out to softly brush Tommy's chest.

Tommy watched as Jason's knowing fingers traced the outline of his muscles. "Her touch is so light... like a breeze across my skin...."

"I can use my mouth to bring you pleasure." Jason stepped closer and placed a lingering kiss on Tommy's lips before nipping and licking his way down Tommy's torso. His hands slid down Tommy's narrow hips and eased around to cup his cheeks.

Although Tommy knew what was coming, he still gasped with surprise as Jason swallowed his rapidly reviving cock. A soft moan slipped past his lips. Jason did have an incredible mouth... but so did Kim. "She may not have your skill yet, but Kim more than makes up for it with enthusiasm, and man, she can do incredible things with her tongue!" Tommy's eyes fluttered shut with the pleasure of Jason's efforts and his memories of Kim's--he didn't see his lover's scowl.

"Does she like the way you taste?" Jason challenged, then concentrated his mouth action so that Tommy was on the verge of coming.

"Uh huh... she practically ate me alive... and she tastes... oh wow! I can't even describe... but it leaves you wanting more," Tommy gasped. His hands wandered through Jason's wavy black hair as he felt his climax cresting. A moment later, Tommy shot his load down Jason's throat, and Jason continued pumping him until the last tremor faded from Tommy's body.

"Damn...." Tommy sighed. Jason stood up and dropped his shorts. He took one of Tommy's small, but taut nipples between his fingers and pinched hard until Tommy groaned with the fiery sensation.

"I take it you liked her tits," Jason sneered.

"Yup," Tommy panted. "They felt so good in my mouth, and they're so soft... Jase, you have no idea how awesome it was to...."

Jason suddenly silenced him with a rough kiss. "I know something I can give you that Kim can't," Jason declared as he broke the kiss. He grinned with an almost malicious triumph.

"What's that?" Tommy was still dazed from the kiss and weak from his orgasm.

"This!" So saying, Jason spun Tommy around, bent him over, and swiftly plunged his rampant cock into Tommy's tight ass.

"Hey, take it easy!" Tommy winced through clenched teeth.

"Why? Don't tell me one night with a woman has softened you up? You've taken it harder than this." As if to demonstrate, Jason thrust deeper into Tommy, making him moan in pleasure and pain.

"Yeah, but normally you use lubricant!"

Jason laughed and wound Tommy's luxuriate locks around his hand, pulling him back so that he could plunder the depths of his mouth with his tongue.

Jason's fingers massaged Tommy's sensitive nipples, and already his cock was showing new signs of life. He certainly knew how to play Tommy's body. Tommy shivered as he felt Jason's breath against the side of his neck.

"You like this, don't you?"

"Yes... but not right now... not here. Let's go to your room, and we can finish things up there...."

"Why not here? We've had sex in all sorts of risky places: the back stairs at school, the locker room at the Youth Center, the Command Center... even Billy's lab!"

"Yeah, and Billy nearly caught us," Tommy recalled with wry amusement. For someone who wasn't too keen on being found out, Jason sure liked to skirt the edge when it came to finding places to do it.

"But it made it that much sweeter. So why not at the foot of your girlfriend's bed?"

"I don't want to wake Kim."

"What's the matter? You don't want her to know that you're into backdoor sports? You don't want your precious Kimmie to know that you're an ass fucking faggot?" Jason's tone positively dripped with venom.

"I am not an ass fucking faggot," Tommy snapped, finally losing all patience with Jason and his attitude. "I don't know what your problem is, but I've had it with you. I have always respected the fact that you were gay; I thought you respected the fact that I wasn't."

"If you're not into guys, then why did you shoot your cum down my throat? Why are you moaning as I ream this tight ass of yours? Why...?"

"... because he has a really sensitive ass." The voice was right in Jason's ear.

Tommy and Jason traded looks of shock and puzzlement at the sound of the voice. As one they looked over at Kim's bed. It was empty. Glancing back, they saw Kim standing right behind Jason. Jason let Tommy go; Tommy's knees gave out, sending him to the floor, dislodging Jason in the process.

"Oh God," Tommy groaned. How long had Kim been awake? Had she seen...? Jason whirled to face Kim; she met his dark glare with one of her own.

"Maybe I don't have a hard, muscular body like you, and maybe I don't have a cock to satisfy Tommy's desire for ass fucking, but that's what strap-ons are for." Kim said coldly. "What I do have is an open mind and the willingness to explore the options with Tommy."

Kim held her indignation for a moment longer, then her expression softened, and she reached out to touch Jason's arm. "I know you're not really angry with Tommy, so cut the act. This isn't about me and him; it isn't even about you and him. It's about Monica Selmers, isn't it?"

As Tommy regained his feet, Jason turned away from Kim, his fists clenched and his body so rigid he was literally shaking. His expression was one of blackest anger. For a moment, Tommy was afraid Jason was going to hit Kimberly, and he was all set to intervene when suddenly, his friend's shoulders slumped. The anger seemed to bleed out of him, and his face was filled with pain and embarrassment. His eyes met Tommy's for a moment, then Jason stalked off to the far side of the room.

"What's going on?" Tommy wondered.

"He isn't mad at you. He's simply trying to protect you," Kim said softly. "He doesn't want me to hurt you the way Monica hurt him." She gave Tommy a come hither nod and ventured over to Jason. She guided him over to her bed and bade him sit down. Tommy joined them.

"Talk to me, Jason," Kim insisted. "Am I right?"

"Yeah," he admitted grudgingly. "But how'd you know about that? Monica swore she'd never tell anyone...."

"And you believed her? Get real! She was angry and humiliated--she felt like you made a fool out of her."

"Time out. Will someone please tell me what's going on?" Tommy requested. "Who's Monica Selmers."

"A girl I dated--or rather tried to date," Jason mumbled.

"A storybook teen romance," Kim replied. "Him the star player on the football team, her the most beautiful girl in school. They made a gorgeous couple."

"Yeah, and the story took a nasty twist."

"Monica found out about Mickey...."

"... the first guy I had ever been with...." Jason elaborated. "It turns out Mickey was Monica's cousin."

"Uh oh."

"Monica was livid," Jason continued. Tommy had the feeling he had never told this story to anyone before, so how did Kim know about it? "I tried to explain; at that point I wasn't really serious about guys. I thought I'd try it both ways to see which I preferred. She just wouldn't listen. She thought I had deliberately tricked her. She called me an...."

"... ass fucking faggot," Tommy finished quietly.

"Yeah. She threatened to tell the whole school, too. I begged her not to... I thought she was going to, but for some reason she never did."

"So how did you find out about this mess?" Tommy asked of Kim.

"I overheard you pleading with Monica not to tell," Kim explained, favoring Jason with a sad sort of smile. She left her hand on his arm. "I really didn't know what it was all about, so after you left, I went to talk to Monica. Boy, she sure gave me an earful. She told me about Mickey and everything."

"You mean you've known all this time?" Jason gasped.

"Uh huh. I hate to tell you this, but I also figured out that you and Tommy were doing it on the sly."

"You had?" Tommy gulped.

Kim nodded. "A girl can tell when her man's being scoped out, and Jason was doing plenty of it. Well, I might not have realized what it was had I not know that Jason was into guys, but.... Then you two went camping that weekend I went to my dad's. After that, the furtive scopes had turned into the sort of look you get when you have a really juicy secret.

"I never said anything because I had no proof, and whatever I thought was going on, you were still paying attention to me and all--you seemed genuinely interested, especially after our first kiss.... I didn't know what to do, so I figured I'd just wait and see. I hoped you'd tell me, but I knew you wouldn't--to protect Jason."

Tommy stared at Kim in disbelief then gave her a warm hug. "You're wonderful, you know that?"

"How did you convince Monica not to talk?" Jason asked, still rather shocked.

To the boys' amazement, Kim looked away as if ashamed. "I tried reasoning with her. I pointed out that if she told everyone you'd be kicked off the team and Angel Grove couldn't make it to the State Championship without you. She didn't care. I told her that she'd be opening herself to mocking laughter and stuff if she let it get out that she had been dating a faggot--sorry bout the word choice. She simply said that more people would pity her than laugh at her. So, I asked her what her price was."

"You did what?"

"I asked her what it would take to get her to keep her mouth shut--for good."

"Kim, you didn't let her blackmail you, did you?" Tommy murmured, as stunned as Jason.

"What else could I do? I couldn't let her destroy Jason. I mean, he really cared about the team and all; it would have crushed him to have been kicked off."

"The coach couldn't have kicked him off for being gay; that's discrimination."

"Well, the other guys would have made things miserable for him and forced him out," Kim countered, and neither boy could argue with that. "Look, Jason, you're my friend, and you mean more to me than dumb ol'...."

"... cheerleading," Jason said, suddenly realizing what Kim had given up to protect his secret. "You gave your place on the squad to Monica so she'd keep her mouth shut, not because of gymnastics like you said."

"She always wanted to be a cheerleader. She looked great in the uniform; she had the volume; she just couldn't do a cartwheel worth spit," Kim answered with a sort of sad flippancy. "I was so happy when Monica's family finally moved away. I suppose I could have rejoined the squad--I did enjoy cheering, but by then we had our power coins, so...."

"I never even guessed," Jason muttered, stunned. "Why didn't you say anything?"

"I couldn't. I figured that if you wanted us to know that you were gay, you'd have told us. Since you never did...." Kim shrugged.

"You're the best, Kim." Jason gathered her up in a bear hug. He looked over her shoulder at Tommy. "I'm sorry, Tommy; I didn't mean to...."

"I understand," Tommy replied and scooted over to join the embrace. And slowly it sank in--the three of them were naked and in Kimberly's bed.

"Maybe I should leave the two of you alone," Jason said abruptly, feeling rather awkward.

Kim glanced back at Tommy, smiled as he nodded, then replied, "You don't have to go. I know the bed isn't big enough for three, but we could all crash on the floor or something."

"Kim?"

"Then on Monday I can tell the whole school that I slept with the two most gorgeous men in Angel Grove High," she continued with a giggle. "No one needs to know I meant it literally."

"Couldn't hurt our reputations," Tommy added with a grin, getting in on the spirit of the jest.

"What about Kim's?" Jason wondered, but also smiling.

"Anyone who says anything bad about Kim will have to deal with us," Tommy declared with a touch of bravado. All three started laughing.

"You know, bro; except for that camping trip, we've never actually slept together," Jason realized once he caught his breath again.

"There's a first time for everything."

Jason reached over and pulled Tommy into a heated kiss. The two parted when they heard Kimberly clear her throat. They both flashed her sheepish smiles. For a moment, Tommy was concerned, but then he caught the mischief in her eyes.

"I hope I won't cramp your style," Kim grumbled with a playful pout.

"Oh, I'm sure we'll be able to handle your being here," Tommy assured her, slipping her as deep a kiss as he had shared with Jason. His hands began to wander over her sweet curves just as he felt Jason's hands on his ass.

"Mm," Kim purred.

"Double mm," Tommy said thickly as Kim's hands joined Jason's in exploring his body.

"Do you think Tommy can handle us both?" Jason queried, flashing Kim a wicked grin.

"Let's find out," she shot back.

"So much for literally'," Tommy sighed and drew his lovers closer.

Tommy sighed and pulled Kim deeper into his embrace; he liked the feeling of her hair tickling his cheek as he kissed the top of her head.

"Man, you sure are beautiful," he whispered, his heart full.

"She sure is," Jason murmured, his breath warm in Tommy's ear as he buried his face deeper into Tommy's hair.

Tommy knew what Jason meant. What the three of them had shared that night had been too unbelievable for words. It may not ever happen again, but it had happened this once, and Tommy knew he'd never forget what it was like to spend the night with the two people he cared for most in all the world. Pressed close between two warm bodies--one so-soft and one pleasantly hard--Tommy drifted off into a contented sleep.