Disclaimer: I own nothing except the situation. RENT belongs to Jonathon Larson and "For You I Will" belongs to Teddy Geiger.

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Wondering the streets, in a world underneath it all

Mark was alone in the loft, sitting at the window, looking down at the dirty street below. It seemed as if he was just enjoying the bright sun warming his skin, but in actuality, he was doing what he does best. Worrying.

When will Roger be back? Where should I shoot tomorrow? Do I have enough film? What should I talk about with Mimi? How should I act around Mimi? Should I tell Mimi?

That was his greatest worry at the moment: his feelings, her feelings, and what they had in common. If they had anything in common.

Nothing seems to be

He jumped and his thoughts immediately flew out the window when there was a knock at the door. Mark opened it to see long, brown hair and big, brown eyes. Mimi. He suddenly remember what he'd been thinking and had to mentally slap himself.

No! She's Mimi! Roger's girl!

Nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have

"Hey, Meems," he said, almost in a whisper.

"Hi, I kinda wanted to talk to Roger, is he here?" She asked, absentmindedly playing with her hair. That soft, beautiful— Stop it! Roger's girl!

Like you and the way that you're twisting your hair round your finger

"He left about an hour ago. Band practice. You can wait for him if you want. Actually, I wanted to talk to you."

Wait! What was he thinking? Where did this sudden courage coming from?

Tonight I'm not afraid to tell you what I feel about you.

Mark sighed as Mimi passed him to sit on the dingy couch. He waited till she was comfortable and then stepped forward.

"Mimi—"

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have

and cannon ball into the water

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have

For you I will

"There's something I've been wanting to say."

For you I will

He slowly sat down on the other side of the couch, careful not to seem like he was trying to be close to her. He opened his mouth a few times, trying to say the words that he'd been holding in for so long. Mimi just looked at him, taking in his worried face.

Forgive me if I stutter from all of the clutter in my head

Everything came out at once.

"You know, I always knew this would happen, and I know it can't happen, but I want it to happen, and I want you to want it to happen, and I…I…I…"

"Mark, take a breath and tell me what's going on. Is everything okay?" Mark looked up into Mimi's eyes—so full of affection and kindness—and tried to start over.

Cause I could fall asleep in those eyes like a water bed

"The day we met, and everyday after…"

Do I seem familiar? I've crossed you in hallways a thousand times

"I knew something. I knew it, and I like it, and I wanted it. The only thing is…I don't know if it'll work."

"If what'll work?"

No more camouflage, I want to be exposed, and not be afraid to fall

"This." He slowly leaned forward, worrying if she had figured it out.

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have

And cannon ball into the water

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have

For you I will

WAIT! ROGER'S GIRL!

You always want what you can't have

But I've got to try

He pulled back slightly, worrying about what Mimi thought of him.

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have

For you I will

Suddenly, Mimi lunged forward, capturing his lips in a kiss.

For you I will

Mark knew there would be trouble later, but, for once, decided not to worry.

For you I will

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