Chapter 3: Jealous – Sung by Nina
Sleep seems to elude Tigress as she tossed and turned once more. Her mind drifted off to how happy Po was when he returned from his date with song earlier.
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Jealous of the girl who caught your eye
One of my darker days
When you looked at her where was I?
Shoulda been in her place
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"I wish I was her." She said to herself. "Very lady-like, can have fun, and beautiful. But I can't help but wish that I am the one spending time with Po."
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Here I am
All alone imagining what might have been
What could have been
If I had been there
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"If he's mine perhaps he would wrap his arms around me. Would tell me some funny story that would make me laugh just like how he makes everyone laugh. I am near him but he still didn't see me. He saw Song."
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Jealous of the one who's arms are around you
If she's keeping you satisfied
Jealous of the one who finally found you
Made your sun and your stars collide
La la la la la la la
She's a very very lucky girl
La la la la la la la
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"Song is very lucky. I just hope she treasures Po. She'll be the one to hold Po next to her. She'll be one he will hug when she feels low and lift her spirits up just as he always does. She will be the one he will kiss good night and good morning. She's lucky."
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Jealous of the one who won your heart
They say it's a perfect match
She's gonna get to be where you are
And I don't get better than that
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Tigress cut off her thoughts when she heard a door in the barracks open. She got up to check if there are any intruders.
"Sorry Tigress if I wake you up." Po spoke as he saw Tigress.
Even in the darkness of the hallway she can see his sparkling Jade eyes. "No you didn't. I couldn't sleep. Are you getting water?" She then asked.
"No. I just got back." Po then said. "Please don't tell Shifu." He begged to Tigress.
"You didn't sneak up on the archives again, did you?" Tigress asked suspiciously.
"No." The panda denied. "I was in the village."
"What were you doing in the village this late?" She asked worried that someone might have attacked and Po didn't bother to inform them. "Were there bandits?"
"Nothing of that sort." He replied. "Nothing to worry about. Good night Tigress." He then said.
"Oh no you're not going anywhere Panda." Tigress knew that look. He was hiding something. "Tell me everything or else I'll tell Master Shifu that you came in late."
Po sighed in defeat. "Fine. I went to the village because of Song."
Tigress felt a dagger in her heart. Did… Did they do something only lovers should do? She thought.
When she didn't speak, Po turned to head towards his room but Tigress held his arm.
"Why were you with her this late? Weren't you two together earlier this morning?" Try as she might she cannot help being jealous.
"I…"
"I get it Po." There was no way Tigress can hide the bitterness in her voice. "You're in a relationship now." She then gave another sad smile "And she's just right for you."
"B-but…" Po tried to explain but she didn't let him.
Tigress smiled. "She's very lucky, Po." She said as she turned to her room. "Good night." Just that and she went inside leaving a bewildered Po.
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She'll say you're fine
Whisper words I wish were mine
And they might have been
If I had been there
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As she laid on her bed, Tigress tried not to cry. "If only I can tell you I love you. Whisper to you how much you mean to me. If only I was worthy of you affection. But I am a monster. I don't deserve love. I can't be seen weak. But Po, you are my strength and my weakness. I wish I was her. I wish I was yours."
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Jealous of the one whose arms are around you
If she's keeping you satisfied
Jealous of the one who finally found you
Made your sun and your stars collide
La la la la la la la
She's a very very lucky girl
La la la la la la la
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"I wish I could be the one to make you smile. I wish I was the one who could make your eyes shine. I wish I was the one you would look lovingly with those jade eyes. But I wasn't. Po is Song's not mine." Tigress continued musing in her mind. How she longed to be the one that would hold Po's love. But she wasn't. Would things be different if she had told him? Had she had the courage, would Po love her back? "No sense anyway. All I can do now is watch them be happy."
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You know I'd fight the good fight
If I thought I'd change your mind
But if she makes you happy
I would leave that dream behind
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"I could fight for him." Tigress then smiled at the thought but immediately contradicted herself. "But what's the sense? She can make him happy. I can't even make myself happy. I am a monster. Po deserve someone like Song. Even though she was a thief, she changed because of Po. He tried to change me but I was too hardcore that I cannot change anymore. Besides, I don't even know if Po wants me to fight for him."
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Man, she better treat you right
And give you everything
Cause at the moment she doesn't
I'll be waiting in the wings
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"I just hope she treats him right. Who am I kidding of course she will. She already have him. Why would she let him go?"
A tear finally fell off Tigress' eyes. Love is not for the hardcore.