Disclaimer - I do not own Animorphs, and I don't own the song "Genie In A Bottle" by Christina Aguilera.
A/N - I found the lyrics for this song, so I decided to turn it into a song-fic. Tobias and Rachel's relationship appealed to me, so that's what I wrote about. Oh, this takes place before the final book.
I feel like I've been locked up tight
Tobias, in hawk form, is sitting alone on his branch.
For a century of lonely nights
He is seen seated there for many nights, alone.
Waiting for someone to release me
Finally, someone walks in his meadow.
You're lickin' your lips and blowing kisses my way
It's Rachel, and she gestures for him to come down.
But that don't mean I'm gonna give it away
He begins to, but hesitates.
Baby, baby, baby
He again starts, but stops, confused.
Oh, oh, oh, oh (my body's saying let's go)
Now, he's flying toward Rachel's house.
Oh, oh, oh, oh (but my heart is saying no)
But he stops on the birdhouse, unsure of what to do.
If you want to be with me baby, there's a price to pay
Again, Rachel comes looking for Tobias.
I'm a genie in a bottle
This time, he hides.
You gotta rub me the right way
She looks around, but gives up and leaves.
If you wanna be with me
He comes out after she's gone.
I can make your wish come true
He takes flight, and hovers over her house.
You gotta make a big impression
She's looking out her window, vainly looking for him.
Gotta like what you do
He perches on her roof, and seems to be in deep thought.
The music's banging and the light's down low
Now, Rachel's coaxed him to a school dance.
Just one more dance and we're good to go
She's dancing with him, but he's watching the clock.
Waitin' for someone who needs me
Finally, he pulls away and runs out.
Hormones racing at the speed of light
She runs after him and grabs him.
But that don't mean it's gotta be tonight
She tries to convince him to come back, but he shakes his head and continues running.
Baby, baby, baby
Again a hawk, he looks back at the dance, again in deep thought.
Oh, oh, oh, oh (my body's saying let's go)
Tobias is thinking about all the things Rachel has done for him.
Oh, oh, oh, oh (but my heart is saying no)
He seems to come to a decision, but again, hesitates.
If you wanna be with me
Now, they're in a fight.
Baby, there's a price to pay
Rachel slashes a guy about to shoot Tobias.
I'm a genie in a bottle
In return, Tobias dive-bombs another about to slice Rachel.
You gotta rub me the right way
She catches his eye, and he can see the excitement radiating.
If you wanna be with me
And, something else.
I can make your wish come true
Tobias sees love burning in her eyes.
Just come set me free, baby
Now very confused, he flees from battle.
And I'll be with you
Again, he thinks.
Oh, oh, oh, oh (my body's saying let's go)
The others come seeking an explanation for his flight.
Oh, oh, oh, oh (but my heart is saying no)
He ignores them until they go away.
If you wanna be with me
But Rachel remains, still wanting an answer.
Baby, there's a price to pay
He tries to ignore her, but it's wrenching his heart.
I'm a genie in a bottle
Hurt, Rachel begins to leave.
You gotta rub me the right way
Tobias sadly watches her leaving.
If you wanna be with me
For a long time more, he sits, thinking of what to do next.
I can make your wish come true
He's caught between going to apologize and ignoring Rachel.
You gotta make a big impression
Finally, he comes to a decision.
Gotta like what you do
He takes flight, and flies toward Rachel's house.
If you wanna be with me
He arrives at her bedroom window, but she's not there.
Baby, there's a price to pay
He sits on the roof, and waits patiently.
I'm a genie in a bottle
That night, Rachel is sitting in her room.
You gotta rub me the right way
He comes and taps on the window.
If you wanna be with me
She glares at him, and shuts the curtains.
I can make your wish come true
He despretely taps the window, but she ignores him.
Just come set me free, baby
He flies into the night, and returns in the morning with something for Rachel.
And I'll be with you
She opens her window to see a rose, and Tobias dozing on her birdhouse.
I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
She smiles, and morphs to eagle.
Come, come on and let me out
She wakes him up, and the two fly into the sunrise, finally happy.
A/N - You know, I thought this was pretty sweet. Anyway, this kind of song-fic, for me anyway, did well in the X-Men Evo section, so please review!!! Pretty please!!