Eternal Flame I
How did we end up here? We were just supposed to iron out our debate and then be rid of each other. Yet here I am at a concert, with her right next to me. Surely this is some cruel joke. Why else would my nemesis have insisted that I join her? My thoughts race until a soft familiar melody penetrates my mind and I find myself relaxing into the moment. As I listen to the slow strains I have to admit that I'm glad I came. And somehow it makes sense that she's the one sharing this with me.
Eternal Flame II
"I love this song," she whispers to me distractedly. I turn to look at her. Here in the soft warmth of the dimmed house lights she looks relaxed, happy… beautiful. Wait, did I just think that? She's my arch-rival for goodness sake. Still, I've never seen her like this before. Gone are the biting comments and withering stare, replaced by the gentle glow of contentment. As familiar lyrics float through me, I can't help smiling. Somehow I know that she'll always be in my life, this fiery beauty before me. Suddenly 'Eternal Flame' has a whole new meaning for me.