Author: Amelia Lynn splat_amy@yahoo.com
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I do not own Roswell or any of the characters
Spoiler: Kyle realizes his feelings for Isabel can bring him to do something he never imagined doing
Muse #1
Kyle stood on stage looking out at the crowd of people. He ignored his fear as the band kicked it off and his dad joined him in singing ‘born to be wild’. His thoughts traveled back to a few weeks before. When he was still in shock about his father performing. Yet here he was on stage himself…..
##########################a few weeks before:
Jim Valenti sat in the kitchen with a guitar in his hands singing ‘Johnny Be Good’ when Kyle walked in. His shirt was covered in grease but his hands were clean aside from the oil marks permanently stained there. Kyle had been meaning to ask Isabel for the favor of fixing that. But she had been so busy with school and Jesse. Kyle spotted his father and rolled his eyes. Why couldn’t he find a normal job? After losing his sheriff position it was like Jim had completely given up his dream of being in law-enforcement. Kyle didn’t notice as he hummed along with his dad and then began to sing. His thoughts traveled to Isabel. It seemed as if his mind always found its way to her. He imagined how smooth her skin was and how her lips might feel on his. Jim called his name and Kyle broke out of his trance.
“You’re pretty good son. You should sing with the Kit Shickers sometime.” Jim smiled at his son and tossed him a folder of songs.
Kyle caught the folder, but shook his head. “No thanks dad~ I’m fine with you doing the music thing but its not for me.”
“Give it a try son. it’s a lot of fun!” Jim said and turned back to his music.
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Kyle was in the garage the next day with the radio turned up. Jimmy Eat World’s ‘In the Middle’ came on the station and Kyle found himself singing as he worked on the Chevy in front of him.
“You’re pretty good Kyle.” Isabel said, making Kyle jump.
Kyle blushed as Isabel smiled at him. “Hey Isabel. What can I do for you?” His thoughts flashed back to his daydream the night before.
“Just had to get out of the house. Jesse is gone on business and its too quiet.” Isabel smiled. “You have a lunch break soon?” She asked as both a question and an invitation.
Kyle shook his head to break from his day dream. “Sure. In about 20 minutes actually.”
“Good. I need a cute high schooler to buy me an ice cream.” She laughed and Kyle blushed as his head disappeared behind the hood of the car once again.
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Kyle looked out over the crowd. He was having so much fun! He never thought he’d be singing in front of so many people. He spotted Liz and Max in the crowd. And next to them was Isabel. She was cheering. His smile got big. Isabel was the one who got him up here….
####################same day~ a few weeks before
“So how is your dad’s band? I’ve been hearing his name around town.” Isabel was sitting next to Kyle on a bench in the park with an ice cream in her hand.
Kyle cringed. “I don’t know what got into him. He needs a REAL job. I mean~ he’s really good but its not like it’s a high paying career. Why would you embarrass yourself on stage unless it was definitely going somewhere?” He sighed and thought about how his father had suggested HE should sing with the band. He couldn’t think of anyway he could be convinced to do that.
“He enjoys it Kyle. He’s happy and he’s making others happy. I’m sure that’s rewarding enough. It think he’s pretty brave to get on stage and show off his talent.” Isabel smiled and nudged Kyle. “A talent that obviously runs in the family.”
Kyle shook his head. “That was just messing around. I would never do that in front of the whole town.” Kyle rolled his eyes. “Which is exactly what my dad suggested yesterday. He thinks I should sing with his band.”
Isabel shrugged her shoulders. “Its not a bad idea.” She cut off Kyle before he could object. “You’ve been so worried lately that you two are going to end up like your dad and HIS father. This would bring you together, right?”
Kyle didn’t respond at first. She was right. She was always right. “I’ll consider it.”
Isabel smiled. “Good. And I’ll be there cheering you on.”
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Kyle walked over to Isabel during a break. She hugged him which made Kyle blush. It felt so good to be held by her…….
“I’m so proud of you Kyle!” Isabel smiled. “I’m sorry Jesse couldn’t be here. He’s in San Francisco this weekend.”
Kyle’s smile faded at the mention of Jesse. “Oh~ that’s ok.” Jesse. Her HUSBAND. How could he think this way about a married woman?
Isabel pushed him toward the stage. “They’re starting up again. Go make me proud.” She said laughing.
Kyle’s mind was in slow motion. Isabel and Jesse. Isabel and Jesse. Isabel and Jesse. What was he thinking? His dad called to him from center stage. But he couldn’t go out there. It just wasn’t in him anymore… he reluctantly went on stage. Kyle looked out at the crowd. He spotted Isabel. Isabel RAMIREZ. She was dancing with Max and Liz. The smile on her face was huge. He sighed. She was happy. He remembered Isabel’s words:
“He’s happy and he’s making other’s happy. I’m sure that’s rewarding enough.”
Kyle looked at his father singing ‘Johnny Be Good’ and then at Isabel. Singing with his dad made Kyle happy. And Isabel…….. He was making Isabel happy. He joined in on the song. She was right. She was always right. He was happy. And she was happy. And that was worth it………
The End
