Role Playing: Chapter Seven

By: Obscurus Lupa

A/N: I had one more line in the chapter title poem, so this is short. I hope it's worth the read.

Merton ran as fast as he could toward The Factory. He knew Chuck would be there. Chuck was always there, and until recently had always picked on Merton when he knew he was present. Merton knew he had to win Chuck over, had to bring him back and let him know he loved and cared for him. he also knew it had to be something special-- something big.

Chuck took the last swig of his drink, getting up off of the stool and getting ready to exit The Factory. He was almost to the door when he heard a small voice.

"Ahem, is this on?"

Chuck turned around in shock as he saw Merton on stage, microphone in hand.

"Um, hi. I'm merton Dingle and I'd like to sing a song to a very special person to me, Chuck Freeman. Sorry if it's a little off pitch; I haven't sung this in awhile."

He nodded to some people back stage and the music began to play.

Only you can make this world seem right, Only you can make the darkness bright. Only you and you alone, Can thrill me like you do, And fill my heart with love for only you.

Tommy unwolfed, opening the door to The Factory and smiling. His smile quickly faded as he heard a voice at the microphone on stage.

"Um, hi. I'm merton Dingle and I'd like to sing a song to someone very special to me, Chuck Freeman . . . "

Tommy's heart was shattered. He was too late. merton loved Chuck, and there was nothing he could do about it. How could he have been so stupid? To think that Merton actually loved him was absurd! He couldn't love him-- Not with him being what he was. He felt as if his heart had been put through a blender. Sighing, he wolfed out again and ran away.

Only you can make this change in me, For it's true, you are my destiny. When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do.

Tommy continued to run, heartbroken and hurt. He was going so fast he didn't realize where he was going and ran into someone, causing them to both topple to the ground. He realized he was on top of Lori and got up, helping the kick boxer to her feet. He wolfed down, staying silent. "What happened, Tommy?" Lori asked in concern. Tommy shook his head. "He loves Chuck," he said softly, "I guess you were right. He wasn't the one." Lori felt so bad for him. He was so hurt and that rarely happened with him. "Want to have a cup of coffee and talk about it?" she asked. Tommy nodded.

"Yeah; that'd be nice."

"C'mon." Lori took his hand and they walked down the street.

You're my dream come true, My one and only you.

Only you can make this change in me, For it's true, you are my destiny. When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do.

Merton and Chuck looked at each other, running to each others' arms in the midle fo the crowd at The Factory. Chuck smiled and before Merton could apologize for what had happened, they pulled into a kiss. "Merton, I love you," Chuck said after they pulled away. "I love you too," Merton replied. Chuck put his arm around Merton's waist and they began to exit The Factory, ignoring the stares. "So," Merton continued, "Up for that role playing tonight . . . ?"

You're my dream come true, My one and only you.

"You know how I said someone else might be thinking the same about you?" Lori asked Tommy, stirring her coffee as they sat in a tiny cafe at the edge of town. "Yeah," Tommy replied, looking at his friend in the dim light. Lori grinned.

"I meant that from the bottom of my heart."

They grinned at each other and leaned across the tiny table, pulling into a sweet kiss.

One and only you.

A/N: You knew the sappy song was coming, didn't you? *sigh* Anyway, tell me your opinion! :)