A/N: I should be updating. Instead, I'm starting another story. Well, technically it's a group of oneshots. But I digress…Most of these will be AngelCollins but I'll throw in some RogerMimi and MoJo. This one is RogerMimi. This takes place near the end of Another Day.

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Song to listen to while reading: A Matter of Trust by: Billy Joel

They began strong. The passion that grew between them was like fire. But there are two types of fire. Some fires start almost blinding, to the extent of not being able to go too close to the fire. But eventually these fires die out.

Other fires, however, stay at a low smolder, with less heat, but lasting forever.

It was with this knowledge that Mimi stood in the street, shivering, hurt, and confused. She looked up at Roger, who had seemed so eager just yesterday, Roger, who was now shutting her out.

He was scared, he was holding back. She understood. Love was scary. Love was confusing. Not that she would know. She had never been in love. But she felt a connection. And she wanted to see what would become of this connection. So she stood, freezing, shivering and hoping he would understand. It was nice to know that his two best friends were on her side. There was hope.

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The next day, Mimi had thought about last night's predicament. All of it was too much for her to handle. So she found herself wandering into that oh so haunting and familiar alley. She saw herself walking up to the Man and buying the drugs. And still his voice haunted her.

"If you're so wise, then tell me, why do you need smack?"

Roger was clean. A symbol that there was hope for her. That she could get clean and get a move on with her life. She suddenly heard running footsteps. She saw Roger standing there. He apologized. As much as Mimi wanted to forgive him, to make something of them, no, to become a them, she couldn't. She had to act tough. She had to make him put some effort in. Eventually, he said she could go to the Life. She knew that there would be others there, so it would be the perfect first date. Plus, she knew Angel would be there to provide her with moral support if something went wrong.

Maybe they could be a them. Maybe, with a little trust, everything would turn out alright.

A/N: That sucked. Regardless, please review and tell me what you think!!