As Long As You Love Me – Backstreet Boys
Gwen looked over at Julie's concerned face.
Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine
I'm leavin' my life in your hands
She knew that Julie only wanted to make sure that she was happy, that she didn't make a mistake.
People say I'm crazy and that I am blind
Risking it all in a glance
Gwen felt Julie grab her hand, so she looked up into her eyes. As Julie gave Gwen's hand a comforting squeeze, she said, "You know Kevin has done a lot of things in the past, Gwen."
And how you got me blind is still a mystery
I can't get you out of my head
Don't care what is written in your history
As long as you're here with me
Gwen smiled as she returned the gentle squeeze. "I know, but the keyword is that it was in the past."
I don't care who you are
Where you're from
What you did
Julie sighed and scooted closer to Gwen. "I know Gwen, but he is who he is. Even though he's seemed to change, maybe you should take this slower."
As long as you love me
Gwen rolled her eyes and said, "We're just dating. And I know who he is.
Who you are
Where you're from
Don't care what you did
As long as you love me
He's better than you think he is."
Every little thing that you have said and done
Feels like it's deep within me
She knew Julie was just trying to be a good friend by saving her from heartache, but she didn't know that she was causing it. Gwen leaned over and placed a hand on her friend's shoulder, "He's changed, I know it."
Doesn't really matter if you're on the run
It seems like we're meant to be
She watched as Julie's gaze met hers once again, her brows drawn together in question. "Do you know everything that he's done before?"
I don't care who you are
Where you're from
What you did
As long as you love me
Gwen looked down at the floor as she said, "No, not everything. I know some, but I don't ask him to talk about it because I know some of it hurts him."
Who you are
Where you're from
Don't care what you did
As long as you love me
Gwen brought her eyes back up to meet Julie's again as she said, "But it doesn't matter what he did, because that was the old Kevin. I know he's changed, and he'll never do anything to hurt me."
I've tried to hide it so that no one knows
She watched as Julie thought for a moment, choosing her words carefully. Gwen was patient. Even if this took all night, she would make sure that Julie knew how Kevin really was. She knew Julie liked Kevin, but the black-haired girl still had some doubts over the ex-con.
But I guess it shows
When you look into my eyes
Julie finally said, "But how do you know?"
What you did and where you're comin from
Gwen felt her eyes water up as she said, "Because he loves me, and I love him. All the things he done in the past doesn't matter to me because I know he's different. He's worked so hard to change his life, and he's had a lot of rough times, but he's happy now."
I don't care
Gwen wiped away a stray tear as she said, "He loves me Julie, and that's how I know."
as long as you love me, baby
Julie felt her own eyes watering up as she leaned over and embraced Gwen. "I'm sorry Gwen. I didn't mean to upset you. You've been nothing but a good friend to me, and I just wanted to be one to you too. I know it was none of my business, and you have every right to be mad with me."
I don't care who you are (who you are)
Where you're from (where you're from)
What you did
As long as you love me (as long as you love me)
Gwen leaned back out of the embrace and smiled at Julie. "I'm not mad Julie. I actually appreciate you looking after me. But trust me when I say that the last person on earth that I need you to protect me from is Kevin."
What you did (I don't care)
Julie returned Gwen's smile as she wiped at her fallen tears. "Thanks Gwen. I believe you. Don't tell Kevin what I said! I don't want him upset with me."
As long as you love me
Gwen grinned as she got off the couch and pulled Julie after her. "No problem. Now, how about we go meet the guys at 's?" Julie smiled and followed Gwen out of the door as she said, "Yeah. That sounds nice."