{I wonder what he's doing right now.} Thought Trini, as she looked at the picture of himself Billy had sent her over the e-mail. {He's changed so much. I only regret not being there to support him when he gave up his chance at the Zeo powers, and couldn't absorb the Gold ranger powers.} She sighed as she turned to the next page in her photo album to see a gleaming reminder of the man whom she loved. It was a picture of her and Billy when they had won the science fair with a joint project.
"Why did I leave?"She groaned, as she put the photo album down and buried her face in her pillow. Rolling over, she turned on her radio to hear the new Mariah Carey song, a pretty ballad called 'My all'. {This is too weird.} Trini thought, {This perfectly describes how I feel about Billy.} She closed her eyes to listen to the lyrics.
I'm thinkin of you
Trini buried her face in her pillow for a brief moment, blocking out the words.
If it's wrong to love you,
Then my heart just won't let me be right Cause I pull through without you by my side
I'd give my all to have
Just one more night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine
Cause I can't go on,
Livin in the memory of our song
I'd give my all for your love, tonight.
"I never should have left."She decided, as she turned off the radio.
Several weeks later, in Angel Grove, Billy was thinking something very similar, only to a
different song.{Why did I let her leave without telling her how I feel?}He groaned, as he looked
at the same picture Trini had been looking at.{If only I wasn't so shy and afraid of rejection I
might have gotten the guts to tell her.}He chided himself for the millionth time that week. Then
he turned on his CD player and put it on random, not caring what CD it was. The CD turned out
to be the 2nd Canadian BackStreet Boys release, BackStreet's Back. The CD went to number 2
first. This song pretty much described how Billy was feeling, and what he wanted to tell Trini,
but couldn't. Not many guys liked the BSB, but Billy wasn't one of them, he sat back in his
overstuffed chair to listen to the BSB's 'As Long As You Love Me.'
Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine I'm leaving my life in your hands
People say I'm crazy and that I am blind Risking it all in a glance
How you've got me blind is still a mystery I can't get you out of my head
Don't care what is written in your history As long as you're here with me
I don't care who you are
Where you're from
What you did
As long as you love me
Who you are
Where you're from
Don't care what you did
As long as you love me
Every little thing that you have said and done Feels like it's deep within me
Doesn't really matter if you're on the run It seems like we're meant to be
I don't care who you are
Where you're from
What you did
As long as you love me
Who you are
Where you're from
Don't care what you did
As long as you love me
I've tried to hide it so that no one knows But I guess it shows
When you look into my eyes
What you did and where you're comin' from I don't care, as long as you love me, baby
I don't care who you are
Where you're from
What you did
As long as you love me
Who you are
As long as you love me
What you did
I don't care
As long as you love me
"Why did this song have to play first."He groaned, as he fumbled for the pause button on the remote. Then, an all too familiar voice spoke from behind him, scaring him out of his skin.
"Because fate works in mysterious ways, Billy."Billy jumped up and turned around to stand face-to-face with Trini. Trini smiled."I think we were both thinking the same thing for a long time, Billy."She picked up the BSB's CD case."I have this CD, I didn't know you listened to the copy I sent you."
"The BackStreet Boys are one of my favorite groups."Billy said. He hit the play button, and the CD went to number 3."Some random, huh."He said.
"'All I have to give', hmmmm?"She said."Billy, I've met someone. He's nothing like you, but I needed support."
"What's his name."Billy asked, struggling to keep back his tears.
"His name is Jeff, his dad's some kind of millionare."Said Trini"But that had nothing to do with it. We're going on vacation for a month down here. I thought I'd come see you......"She trailed off as a loud honk sounded from outside."I've gotta go, bye."Billy looked outside as Trini ran to get in the waiting BMW coupe.
As time went on, it became increasingly clear to Billy that Trini was having a major tug-of-war in her heart right now. She was clearly staying with Jeff for the perks. Just recently he bought her a ruby pendant, but Billy knew she loved amber, not rubies. Once again, Billy found himself trying to figure out why he had let her go. Then an idea came to him that had to do with a dance Ernie was going to throw, but had no entertainment. Grabbing his phone, he dialed up the number of a certain friend of his that went by the name of Kevin. After 3 rings, a man with a very deep voice picked up.
"Wuz up?"Asked the voice on the other end.
"Hey, Train, it's Billy."
"Oh, hey man!"Said the heart throb singer,"What 's on your mind?"
"I need your help, you see, there's this girl, and I was wondering if you and the guys could...."
"Welcome to the Spring Fling."Ernie said into the mike."We've got some live entertainment fer ya. I'd like y'all to give it up for the BackStreetBoys."As everyone watched, five really good looking guys came up to the stage.
"Hey, wassup y'all?"Asked a guy with yellow sunglasses."This is AJ Maclean, a.k.a. Bone. I'm 20 years old, and I'm from South Palm Beach, and these are my fellow bandmembers, give it up for them."
"My name's Nick Carter,my nick-name's Chaos, I'm 18 years old, and I'm originally from Jamestown, New York, but I live in Tampa now."Said a blonde guy with perfect hair.
"Hey, my name's Brian Littrel, otherwise known as B-Rok, I'm 23, and I'm from Lexington, Kentucky."Said a short guy with coppery coloured hair
"Como estas? My name's Howie D, also known as Sweet D when I'm too nice, and I'm 24 years old"Said another short guy with long dark brown hair pulled back in a ponytail.
"Sup? My name's Kevin Richardson, also known as Train, and I'm 26 years old. We're gonna start things off with a song and dance we like to call 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)'."Said a tall guy with short, black hair. Everyone watched as they each went down on the dance floor and stood next to each other with their heads bent down. Finally the music and singing started at the same time.
Everybody
Rock your body
Everybody
Rock your body right
Backstreet's Back alright
Oh my god we're back again
Brothers, sisters, everybody sing
We're gonna bring you the flavor show you how I've got a question for ya
better answer now
Am I original?
(yeah)
Am I the only one?
(yeah)
Am I sexual?
(yeah)
Am I everything you need
You better rock your body now
Everybody now
(yeah)
Rock your body now
(yeah)
Everybody now
Rock your body right
Backstreets Back alright
Alright
Now throw your hands up in the air
Wave 'em around like you just don't care If you wanna party let me hear you yell 'Cause we've got it goin' on again
Am I original?
(yeah)
Am I the only one?
(Yeah)
Am I sexual?
(yeah)
Am I everything you need
You better rock your body now
Everybody now
(Yeah)
Rock your body now
(yeah)
Everybody now
Rock your body right
Backstreets Back alright
Alright
So everybody, everywhere
Don't be afraid, don't have no fear
Gonna tell the world, make it understand As long as there be music we'll be coming back again
Everybody now
(Yeah)
Rock your body now
(Yeah)
Everybody now
Rock your body right
Backstreets Back
Chorus
Rock your body now
Rock your body(2x)
Everybody rock your body
Rock your body
Everybody
Backstreet's Back
Alright!
The cheers and applause that filled the room was deafening. Billy made his way through the crowds with Trini and shook their hands.
"You guys were great!"
"Thanks, Billy!"Yelled AJ."Hey, how's about you take my place for a song, say the reason we came here in the first place?"
"Billy?"Trini said, astonished,"You know the BackStreet Boys, and you sing?"
"He sounds almost exactly like me."AJ said."So I think he should go up there."
"Welllllll."Said Billy,"I guess, but just for that one song."
"Sweet, man."Said AJ
"How did you guys meet anyway?"Trini asked.
"Kevin and I have a mutual friend."Said Billy."I knew his ex-fiancee. We stayed friends."
"Well get up there."Trini urged.
"The song I'm gonna sing is gonna be nearer the end of the show."Billy said. The BSB performed other hits, like We've got it goin on, Quit playin games(with my heart), Anywhere for you, As long as you love me, I wanna be with you, That's the way I like it, If I don't have you, and Anywhere for you. Finally the moment Trini had been waiting for came. Nick stepped up to the mike and said
"Sorry for all you AJ fans, but we're gonna introduce a sub-singer who happens to be the guy who got us to come here. He's gonna help us sing a song called 'All I have to give'."Everyone's jaws dropped as the spotlight focused on Billy Cranston. He slowly walked up to the stage and took AJ's mike, who then gave him a few words of encouragement.
"You'll do great."Said AJ, patting his nervous friend on the shoulder."Just remember it's for Trini."
"Okay."Said Billy, he raised the mike to his mouth and spoke."This song, as Nick already told you, is called 'All I have to give'. But he didn't tell you who I'm gonna dedicate it to. All I have to say is Trini, this is all I have to give."The music started, then Nick started to sing.
I don't know what he does to make you cry, But I'll be there to make you smile.
I don't have a fancy car,
To get to you I'd walk a thousand miles.
I don't care if he buys you nice things does his gifts come from the heart-I don't know...
But if you were my girl...
I'd make it so we'd never be apart
But my love is all I have to give
Withou tyou I don't think I can live
I wish I could give the world to you...
But love is all I have to give
(Thats all I have to give)
When you talk-does it seem like he's not even listening to a word you say?
Thats okay babe, just tell me your problems I'll try my best to kiss them all away
Trini could feel a tear coming to her eye as Billy raised the mike to his mouth for his first solo.
Does he leave when you need him the most Does his friends get all your time
Baby please...I'm on my knees
praying for the day that you'll be mine
But my love is all I have to give
Without you I don't think I can live
I wish I could give the world to you
But love is all I have to give to you
(Oh whoa to you)
Hey girl, I don't want you t cry no more-inside All the money in the world
Could never add up to
All the love I have inside
I love you, baby
And I will give it to you
All I can give, all I can give
Everything I have is for you
But my love is all I have to give
Without you I don't think I can live
I wish I could give the world to you.....
But love is all I have to give....to you (Fade away to end)
Trini took one look at Jeff and then at Billy, the rushed from the Youth center, crying. Billy tossed a confused Brian his mike and ran after her. She was halfway to her car when Billy caught up to her.
"Trini!"He cried, as he turned her around."Whats wrong? Did I sing out of key? what?"
"No."She sobbed."I don't know who I want."Billy let go of her arms and backed away.
"It's really quite simple, Trini."He said."Do you want someone who loves you for you, or someone who loves you for your beauty and sees you as someone to take to parties to look real nice on their arm. I thought you weren't someone who cared more about material things than true love. Guess I was wrong."He turned to walk away when he heard Trini call out to him.
"Billy, wait."She walked over to him and turned him around."You just said you loved me."
"Oh, yeah."He said, flippantly."Guess it kinda slipped out. You do stupid things when you're in love like I am. Even humiliate yourself infront of half of Angel Grove by singing."
"A.J. was right, Billy. You do sound like him."Trini ran her hands through her hair. All of a sudden, Jeff came running out.
"Trini!"He scolded, as he reached them."Why did you run out like that? You caused a scene and embarrased me!"
"'Scuse me?"Said Billy."But who died and made you Trini's father?"
"Who the hell are you?"Jeff asked."Oh yeah, you're the guy who tried to make a move on my girl by singing that pathetic song in front of everyone."
"That song was NOT pathetic!" Said Trini.
"Don't you ever talk back to me like that!"Jeff roared. He brought down his hand and slapped Trini across the face. It took Billy all of two seconds to decide what to do. When Trini looked up, she saw Billy attacking Jeff. Billy executed a low foot sweep and knocked Jeff's feet out. Then, Billy slammed his heel into Jeff's chest. Standing up, Billy knelt down by Jeff and drove the in the peg of humiliation a little further by adding something.
"And I'll do even worse if you try to even talk to Trini. Kapeesh?"Jeff tried to sit up, but Billy pushed his head back down with his index finger."Kapeesh?"
"Kapeesh."Groaned Jeff. Billy walked over to Trini and helped her up.
"You okay?"Billy asked.
"One hell of a lot better now that I've made my decision."She said.
"Who?'Billy asked.
"How's this for an answer?"Trini said. She then proceded to pull Billy closer by his leather jacket and kissed him. When she stepped back she asked."Have you figured it out yet?"
"I think so."Said Billy, as he took Trini in his arms and kissed her back, even more deeply than Trini had.
"Jeez."Said Trini, as she caught her breath."If I knew you could kiss like that, I'd have come back a long time ago."They were interupted by a yellow and blue light enveloping them, when it dissapeared, so had Trini and Billy.
The End?
Author's Note: As the more perceptive of you have probably noticed, I left the door wide open for a sequel. For those of you that want a sequel, e-mail me with ideas. I'm sure as hell stuck with one bad case of writer's block. This story is completely unrelated to my other story, "United."