You're Still You

Disclaimer: Don't own any of it.... well just the plot.
Pairings: Emma/Adam and Shal/Bren
Genre: romance with a side of drama for flavor
Rating: PG13... for language
Author's note: thanks to everyone who reviewed the story! I love it... keep them coming! Megara: Please tell me what suit means... I'm confused by this. To all the Readers: Hope you like Shal/Bren Pairings, cause there some of that in this Chapter!


Chapter 7
New Beginnings

Emma's Room

The little mp3 player sang the accompaniment like a bird, the piano was perfect, and there was hints of violin also. The psionic just listened to the beautiful arrangement that she had put together, she was pleased.
Shalimar had showed up later, after their talk, to give her the words to the song. Emma felt so much better now, her heart wasn't hurting as much, there was hope in it. She looked over the song sheet again, while playing the music. She wanted to make sure she knew all the breath marks and breaks that were there. Emma smiled.
Ok... let's try this Emma slowly brought her finger up to the record button and pressed it. She knew she had a sixteen fourths break before she had to sing, the breaks went slowly, but she stood up when she knew her first note was approaching.
Emma brought in a breath, filling her lungs up as much as she could. Emma's voice started off softly, it was pure and light, filled with love and other emotions, something she wanted to portray through the song. She continued, her voice raising and falling in rhythm, to the music. When the crescendo came she belted out the lyrics, pouring everything she had into the song. Emma smiled this huge grin. *Damn! I'm good* she thought giggling after the song ended, she was very impressed with herself.
Emma played back what she just recorded, the song was perfect. The emotions where portrayed wonderfully, just how she wanted, and she sounded very professional. She was so excited that she flung herself onto her bed and squealed happily, kicking her feet. This is so great! her voice was bubbly and happy. Emma ran out of her room, looking for Shalimar. She wanted to show her what she did.

Shalimar was in the holo-training room, kicking some holo GSA ass, when out of the corner of her eye she saw a figure move. Before she had time to double check who it was, a foot came toward her and caught her in the leg, forcing her down on to her knee. she mumbled to herself as she quickly decided what to do in retaliation. the feral brought her elbow up and back, and it connected with the assailants stomach forcefully, she knew this by the loud that resounded in the room. The figure doubled over and Shalimar grabbed at the arm that she saw beside her, quickly flinging the figure over her head and down onto the floor. Shalimar's eye's widened when she saw who her assailant was.

Oh geezes! Brennan! Shalimar ran over to the stunned elemental that was lying on the floor. Brennan moaned softly, while rubbing his now bruised stomach. I knew that was a bad idea... i know shouldn't sneak up on you like that Brennan moaned again. I know that you can kick my ass He grinned softly as he rolled over and looked up at the beautiful feral, who was leaning over him. Brennan could see down her shirt. *Oh Lord!* He averted his eyes and looked up into her eyes.
Are you all right? Her brown eyes looked nervously up and down Brennan's body, making sure he didn't seriously harm himself. *Damn... He has a great body* she thought in the back of her mind. Her hands moved down his body, looking for broken bones, or at least that's what she told herself. He felt so good under her hands, her body tingled as she looked back into his eyes.
Brennan just stared, he couldn't keep from looking at her. She was so beautiful. Her hair was like sunlight, her skin smooth as marble. Brennan's hand came up and touched her cheek, feeling the silky smoothness under it. He watched as his hand moved down her cheek to her chin.
Yea... I'm fine He was totally mesmerized by her. Shalimar's heart stopped. *Oh dear God...Please kiss me* her mind was feverish, she needed him to kiss her. Her eyes looking pleadingly into Brennan's. She slowly leaned down, her eye's searching his for some sign of resistance, there was none. They where so close, she could feel his breath on her face, it was warm and wet, and smelled of the pizza he had for lunch. It stimulated her senses, It drove her crazy with need. His lips almost touched hers when she heard a noise come from the stairs.

Hey Shal!... Shalimar! Emma's voice was overwhelmed with joy. Shalimar and Brennan bolted into a standing position, not wishing to be found in this incriminating position. They both blushed nervously just as Emma pounded up the stairs to the training room. Emma was grinning from ear to ear.
Shal! I've finished it! She said running into her arms. Shalimar hugged her friend and smiled at Brennan. That's wonderful Em!.. Let's hear it! She said with a smile on her face. All three of them sat down in the middle of the training room floor, Emma was so giddy with anticipation. She pushed the play button once again, and the music filled the room. Suddenly Emma's voice began to ring out along with the music, both Shalimar and Brennan just stared at their friend. They had never truly understood how amazing she really was.

After the song ended, the room was silent. Everyone just stared, Emma blushed a bright pink color.
So... What do you two think? She asked in a soft voice. Shalimar and Brennan just stared at her with their jaws hanging open.
My God Emma!... You are wonderful! Shalimar said in a amazement. Brennan was speechless but nodded in agreement.
Emma blushed redder and smiled. Thanks guys... now how do i give it to Adam?
Emma was nervous, she didn't know how to let her feelings for adam come out in the open.
Brennan spoke up finally. I think I can help you out there.... He smiled and took the mp3 player from her hand. I'll be back in a bit He said grinning as he left the training room.
Shalimar watched as he walked off, staring at his nice firm butt. * Oh Yea... Shake it!* she thought evilly as she giggled to herself