You're Still You

Disclaimer: I don't own them... Much to my dismay!
Pairings: Emma/Adam... Shal/Bren
Genre: ROMANCE... the only way to go!
Rating: this chapter is pretty much G rated.
Author's note: I'm almost done! don't worry.. I'll wrap it up soon!

Chapter 9

Emma's Love

In the Meditation Room


I don't know about this guys! the young psionic said with worry in her voice.
Jesse smiled from behind the video camera. You love him, don't you? he asked in a soft voice. Emma nodded then blushed brightly.
Well then... Jesse started to reply, but was cut off by a smiling blonde feral.
Then you will do this Shalimar hugged her friend as she entered the meditation room.
Jesse, checked the battery and the settings on the video camera. Ok.. I think we're ready! He smiled and looked at Brennan. How about you? he asked. Brennan looked up from what he was doing and nodded. Yup.. I'm ready! he said in a cheery voice. Jesse smiled again and placed the video camera on it's tripod. Ok Emma, why don't you make sure the camera is running right while the rest of us record our little message Emma smiled and moved behind the camera. The video camera was one of the ones that had the little moveable panel so you didn't have to put your eye to the eye piece to see what was being recorded. Emma nodded when she was ready, and Jesse, Brennan and Shalimar lined up together in front of the lens. she asked and when they nodded, Emma pressed the record button and the tape started.

Hello Adam... Shalimar said in her sweet voice. She smiled and looked at the other two standing with her.
Hey Adam... by now you have seen the mp3 player on your desk, and are probably wondering what's going on Jesse said smiling. Brennan continued for them.
We found your poem, and we know who it's for... so we decided to play Cupid. Brennan chuckled softly. Shalimar smiled and spoke up again.
I was the one that found the poem in the desk drawer and took it, I told the guys about it and we decided the show it to Emma, I placed it here in the Meditation room, on one of the pillows, so she would find it. She grinned and looked at Jesse to continue.
Well, Emma sure found it and she put it to music, I stole it from her room afterwards and gave it to Shalimar, who put it on your desk, so you would find it. Brennan cut in just then. You did, and you turned it into a mp3 file on the computer, Jesse and I swiped it after you were done, and Shalimar gave it to Emma... and well this is what came of it, what's in the mp3 player. Brennan had his usually grin on his face and Shalimar laughed.
We did this because we know how you feel... and wanted you to know that it was ok with us... Enjoy Adam! Shalimar said with honesty in her voice.
Emma pushed the record button again and it stopped recording. There yah go guys... what next? She asked smiling. Jesse moved to where Emma was.
Time for you to shine He said simply, and pushed Emma in front of the camera.
Emma was nervous, she didn't know what to do. Jesse saw that she was nervous and smiled at her. Don't worry Emma, just be yourself, we'll do the rest... don't worry! his voice was steady and calm, it reassured Emma and she started to calm down.

Brennan and Shalimar smiled at each other as they played with the lighting board in the meditation room. they had picked this room for it's background, it was Emma in every way. It was serene, welcoming, warm, and pleasing to the eye. Shalimar looked at Brennan, who turned his head when he felt her eyes on him. This is going to be wonderful... don't you think? He asked in a low voice. She smiled and put her head on his shoulder. Yes.. it will She said simply. she wanted to tell him how she felt about him, but now wasn't the time, it was Emma's turn. Brennan kissed the top of the blonde feral's head, and moved away slightly. Ok guys, let's do this He called to Jesse and Emma.

Jesse grinned and took the camera off the tripod. Ok Em... remember. be yourself! he said as he nodded to Brennan and Shalimar. The two in the corner turned the lighting board on and the lights in the room started to dance and flash slightly. Emma smiled big, and Jesse pushed the record button and began to move around Emma.
Emma looked right into the camera and smiled again, she started to dance and swirl around the room. The lights made her hair shine, she looked like an angel dancing.
Jesse laughed and Emma followed suit, laughing and giggling. Jesse moved in for a close up, showing off Emma's beautiful features. Emma looked right into the camera, her eyes were filled with love and passion. Then her hand came up to her mouth in a shy gesture, that made her look so young and innocent.
Emma was having such a good time, she sat down on one of the pillows and brought her knees up to her chest, wrapping her arms around them. Jesse followed her,circling around. That's great Em! He said smiling. Now... blow a kiss! He said giggling. Emma obeyed and blew a kiss into the camera. Shalimar moved to where Emma was siting and sat down next to her. Oh Ok... Jesse said grinning at Shalimar.
Shalimar smiled at Emma and whispered something in her ear. The two of them started laughing, and leaned into each other for support. It Made their little video shoot same more relaxed and natural. The girls got up and started dancing together. Jesse focused on Emma more than Shalimar, but that was ok, this wasn't for Shalimar anyway. Emma fluttered around the room like a little butterfly. She laughed when she saw Brennan imitating her. He looked so ridiculous, he was bouncing up and down like a little ballerina and doing little tutu bows. Jesse laughed and taped a few seconds of the impromptu ballet, then as she saw Emma fall on the floor laughing he focused back on her. Emma was doubled over on the floor laughing, tears rolling down her face. She was happy and it felt great.
After about an hour of taping, Jesse decided that they had enough tape and pushed the record button again to stop it. Ok.. I think we have enough... He said as he watched the three friends who were still dancing and bouncing around. Jesse laughed again. You guys can stop now! He said between breaths. Shalimar, Emma and Brennan stopped dancing and hug each other. Emma smiled and looked at Jesse. Thanks guys! her voice was soft and light.
No problem Em! Jesse said. Our pleasure! Brennan replied. Shalimar hugged her friend again and held her hands. We love you Em.... we would do anything for you! She said with tears in her eyes. Emma looked at the usually strong feral, and wiped a tear from her cheek. You guys are my family... and i love you guys too Emma said smiling again.
Let's get this into the lab! Jesse said in a cheery voice, as he turned and walked out of the meditation room. Brennan, Shalimar and Emma followed behind.

Jesse stopped just outside the lab. Um guys... it doesn't take four people to put a tape into the computer. he said smiling. why don't you guys go and make some dinner.... to keep yourselves busy for a while? He said as he slipped into the Lab.
the others looked at each other then shrugged. Might as well... I am hungry. Shalimar said. Brennan and Emma just giggled and headed to the kitchen, followed by Shalimar.

Jesse moved quietly through that Lab. Adam was still asleep, and had this grin on his face. Quickly, Jesse put the video into the computer and connected a infrared signal from it to the mp3 player. So when Adam started either one, the other would start also.
Jesse quickly wrote Adam a note on a piece of paper that read:

To Adam,
Enjoy!

Love,
Cupid

Jesse placed the paper next to Adam's chair and headed out the door to the kitchen.



Shalimar and Emma were giggling in the kitchen and watching Brennan stir up a light balsamic vingerette, for the salad he was making for dinner.
Isn't he cute! Shalimar said while she stared at him. Emma just looked at her blonde friend. You love him! She said in a surprised, but low voice. Shalimar turned to look at Emma, she said a blushing smiling on her face. You do! You love him! Emma smiled and hugged her friend. * why did i sense this earlier?* she wondered to herself * maybe it's because you were so involved with your own love life you couldn't see it!* a voice in her head replied. * maybe!* she said back to it.
Shalimar tighten her hug with the Psionic. I do love him... just like you love Adam She whispered. Emma let go of her friend and looked into her eyes. i'm happy for you! she said with sincerity in her voice. Shalimar just smiled in response.
Just then Jesse walked into the room. All done! He said smiling. Emma smiled and hugged Jesse tightly. Thanks Jess! She whispered softly. Jesse smiled.
Now we wait for Adam to wake up.