DISCLAIMER: I own nothing but this particular story bunny and the character of Meredith. If it appears on TV, it wasn't mine. I'm just playing with them in my little AU.

PREMISE: Takes place during the peace conference selection. Jason is dating Tommy's twin, Meredith. He is chosen for the Peace Conference and leaves a heartbroken Meredith, but Rocky's there. Will he pick up the pieces and build a life for the two of them?

Speculation abounded at Angel Grove High regarding who would be chosen for the Peace Conference in Geneva. Several of Meredith's friends were in the running to attend, including Meredith and her boyfriend Jason Scott.

Meredith was conflicted about being on the list for consideration. She would love to do some good in the world, but was really anxious about possibly leaving her brother and her boyfriend of the past two years. She didn't know what would hurt her more, leaving Tommy or Jason or having them leave her behind.

Meredith took her books out of her locker and headed toward the Youth Center.

She arrived at the Youth Center to find her best friend Kimberly already there, sitting with Billy and Meredith's boyfriend, Jason.

Jason stood up when he saw Meredith approach the table and gave up his seat. He placed a quick kiss on her cheek before grabbing a chair to sit next to her.

They were all in deep conversation when Meredith noticed two of her fellow cheerleaders enter the Center. Meredith needed to discuss some things with them, so she excused herself and headed over to talk to them.

Tommy entered the Center with Adam Park and Rocky DeSantos. Tommy was going to formally introduce the gang to them, but noticed that Meredith was off with some of her other friends.

Rocky glanced around the Center and noticed a girl standing with a group of cheerleaders. She was wearing a purple sweater, white skirt and brown boots. She had her hair in a twist, but a piece of hair kept slipping from the clasp. As she spoke, she pushed the stray strand behind her ear. Rocky didn't know why, but this move drove him crazy. Adam, who'd been trying to talk to him for several minutes, hit him in the arm, bringing Rocky back to reality.

"Dude, what's up," Adam asked.

"That girl in the purple sweater. She's an absolute babe. She's beautiful and just, wow," he said.

Tommy overheard this exchange because the mentioning of the girl in the purple sweater could only mean his twin sister. When he heard Rocky call her a babe, he got protective.

"That BABE happens to be my twin sister, Meredith. She's dating Jason, so get all that out of your head," he said, using his best leader/big brother voice.

"I didn't mean it was a bad thing. I mean she's so sweet and innocent looking that she's like a baby," Rocky just looked at Rocky, but decided that as long as Jason was around, Meredith was safe.

"Tommy, I would never upset your sister or Jason. I wasn't thinking. I'm sorry," he said.

"No problem, man. I actually hear much dumber stuff from people who KNOW I'm Meri's brother. At least I know she'll be protected," Tommy said.

Rocky and Adam followed Tommy to the table and were introduced to the people sitting there.

Meredith finished her conversation with her other friends and returned to the table with Jason. Tommy introduced her to Rocky and Adam.

"Oh, you're the new guy in my speech and drama class," she said.

"Right. I didn't think you'd notice," Rocky said.

"It's the most exciting thing to happen in that class this year," she said.

"If my arriving to your class is the most exciting thing to have happen, I'm sorry," Rocky said. This caused the gang to laugh and begin talking about their classes.

***That's the start. What do you think?***-mereditholiver