Disclaimer: the usual.......... The song is "All My Life" performed by K-Ci & JoJo. I don't own it either.

CHAPTER 2 Love's Melody

Kira yawned. It was hours later and she was walking to her car with Barry, the security guard. Barry laughed.

"What?" Kira asked, laughing.

"You are too young to be working so hard and so late. You should take a day off and spend more time with that boyfriend of yours," Barry said. Kira smiled and hit the unlock button on her keys. Her parents had gotten her a yellow mustang as a graduation present. They had had fixed up with a lot of high tech features, including an up-to-date lock system.

"I would love to do that. I think I'll take that into consideration," Kira said as Barry opened the driver's side door for her. Kira climbed into the car and Barry closed the door.

"Drive safely Kira," he said.

"Bye Barry," Kira said as she locked the door and turned on the ignition. Barry chuckled as Kira turned on her headlights and drove off into the night.

"Kids," he said, walking back towards the building. Kira drove leisurely through the dark streets of Reefside. As a gift from the recording company, she had been given a really nice apartment near her parent's house. That way she wouldn't disturb them on her late work nights and was free to go as she pleased. Kira's mind wandered to Trent. She smiled at the thought of him. He was everything to her. She knew Leila was right and that any worries either of them had concerning their relationship and her knew music career could be worked out. Sometimes she went to bed at night dreaming of what the perfect wedding day would be like for her. Of course, Trent would be the groom. Instead of a traditional black and white tux, he'd have a completely white tux. Leila and Tori would of course be in her wedding party. She could only guess that Hunter and Blake would be Trent's first picks for groomsmen. Her dress would be form-fitting with the faintest hint of yellow, seeming almost gold like when the sun hit it. The church would be amidst with roses of all colors, but none more obvious than a combination of white and yellow roses. The aisles would be covered in petals of white and yellow roses. Kira giggled at the thought she had always had of the wind picking up the petals and surrounding her and Trent when the Reverend said that he may kiss the bride. Kira snapped out of her trance when she heard a car horn beeping. She realized that she had been driving too slow and picked up a little speed. She came to her street and turned on it, only having a little ways left to get to her apartment complex. She parked right outside of her first floor apartment and walked in, tired. Kira jammed the key into the lock and swore that she could've heard music nearby.

'Is that in my apartment?' she thought. She shook it off and opened the door. Kira gasped at what she saw. Candles were lit everywhere. The music she had was playing from her living room stereo. And to Kira's surprise and delight, the floors were lightly sprinkled with white and yellow rose petals.

"Do you like it?" said a familiar voice. Kira turned around and smirked at Trent, who was smiling at her. He was casually leaning on a pole that separated her kitchen from her living room. Kira smirked and bit her lip as she looked him up and down. He had on light grayish dressy pants with a matching dress jacket and a white dress shirt. He had combed his hair, but not too much because he and Kira liked it a little messy.

'Wow, he looks good,' she thought to herself. Kira started sniffing.

"Are you wearing cologne?" she asked, as he approached her. Trent grabbed her into his embrace and laid a passionate kiss right on her lips. When they separated, Kira had to recover from shock but just smiled at her boyfriend.

"You didn't answer my question," Trent said. Kira giggled and softly kissed him on the lips.

"I love it," she said, bringing him in for a hug. She buried her head into his neck and just held him. After a minute though, she sniffed and started laughing.

"You ARE wearing cologne, what is that BOD?" she asked, laughing. Trent did not usually wear cologne and even though it only complimented him when he did, it was rather humorous to discover him wearing it.

"Well, it's a special occasion," Trent said. Kira laughed. He had made her so happy that she did not even suspect what he was about to do.

"Oh yeah, and why's that?" she asked, smiling at him. Trent smiled and kissed her. Then, he reached into his pocket with one hand, clutching her hand with his other, and got down on one knee. Kira could not believe what she was seeing.

"Oh my gosh...," she said breathlessly. Trent opened the ring box with one hand. He held it up as he clutched Kira's hand to his chest. He looked deep into her eyes.

"Kira Ford. I love you with all my heart and soul. I never know a happier time than when I am with you. Will you make my life and future a happy one? Will you marry me?" he asked. Kira could not stop smiling. Tiny streams of tears fell from her eyes in happiness. She had wanted this more than anything. Even more than her record deal.

"Yes," she said in a breathless whisper. Trent smiled up at her in excitement. He got up quickly and pulled her in for a hard, but passionate kiss. Their lips parted and Trent took the ring out of the box. He let it drop to the floor as he slipped the ring onto her finger. They again kissed and Trent pulled the stereo remote out of his pocket and pressed a button. The music switched and another song began to play.

"May I have this dance?" he asked. Kira laughed.

"Yes you may," she said. The two began to sway to the music, holding each other in a way they never had before. As husband and wife to be.

I will never find another lover sweeter than you,

Sweeter than you

And I will never find another lover more precious than you

More precious than you

Girl you are close to me you're like my mother,

Close to me you're like my father,

Close to me you're like my sister,

Close to me you're like my brother

You are the only one my everything and for you this song I sing

And all my life I've prayed for someone like you

And I thank God that I, that I finally found you

The lyrics flowed through both of their ears as the song continued. Trent could not believe how well it described his feelings for Kira. Kira thought the same for Trent. They looked deep into each other's eyes and embraced for another passionate kiss. It intensified as they parted each other's lips with their tongues.

And all my life, baby, baby, I've prayed for someone like you,

And I thank God that I, that I finally found you, baby

All my life I've prayed for someone like you

And I hope that you feel the same way too

Yes, I pray that you do, love me

You're all that I ever known, when you smile, on my face, all I see is a glow.

You turned my life around, you picked me up when I was down,

You're all that I ever known, when you smile on your face all I see is a glow,

You picked me up when I was down

You're all that I ever known, when you smile on your face all I see is a glow,

You picked me up when I was down and I hope that you feel the same way too,

Yes I pray that you do love me too

Trent's hands slowly roamed Kira's body. As much as she enjoyed it, she was not ready for what it might lead to. She slowly parted from his lips and looked at him with all the love she felt for him.

"Not yet," she whispered, showing a hint of embarrassment that only Trent could pick up on. Trent smiled and kissed her.

"Whenever your ready," he said reassuringly. They smiled and embraced one more time. Though she was not ready for that yet, Kira had no problem falling asleep in her fiancé's embrace.

All my life, I've prayed for someone like you,

And I thank God that I, that I finally found you

All my life I've prayed for someone like you

Yes, I pray that you do love me too

All my life I've prayed for someone like you

And I thank God that I, that I finally found you

All my life I've prayed for someone like you

Yes, I pray that you do love me too

The happy times continue for Kira and Trent as wedding plans begin to balance in with Kira's music. But what schemes do the management team of the road crew have up their sleeves? What plots do they have in mind to team up with media in ripping Kira and Trent apart? Will they survive through it? Tell me what you think. They will have their moment in due time. Please R&R. –Storm2003