Tom and B'Elanna : Anti-P/T
Introductory Notes : My biggest problem with P/T beyond the poor writing/plot is that neither Tom nor B'Elanna are quite grown-up (for lack of a better word) enough for a, well, grown-up relationship. "Nothing Girl" and "Broken Boy" seem like perfect descriptions of the two. B'Elanna is terribly unsure of herself and carries around a great deal of self-loathing. Caught between two worlds she's fairly unformed and often driven by her emotions. She's fractured and seems to be afraid to be any one B'Elanna. Tom on the other hand has a great deal of confidence, but it belies his own lack of self-worth. Deep inside him is a very hurt little boy who is quite afraid to ask for any help. Together, they seem to find what they need in eachother...but in fact they are reinforcing exactly what's wrong. B'Elanna's so afraid Tom will discover who she "really" is and hate her as much as she does, she hides every hurt and fear she has inside the B'Elanna she imagines Tom wants her to be. And Tom is so sure he doesn't deserve her he spends a lot of time subconciously finding ways to push her away. And all the love their relationship was initially based on is consumed until there's nothing left.
I can be
whatever you want me to be
Just ask me nice and I'll be nice
We kiss and say we will but we don't mean it
And all the girls like you they tell me their secrets
'Cause I'm nothing girl and nothing hurts
when you're with me
And you're broken boy
and all your dreams are broken toys
And I'll take your love
nd turn it into nothingness like me
What have you done that you should feel so guilty?
If you're not happy here
Darkness will follow you anywhere
They might have the money and the fame
But they can't hold a candle to my flame
'Cause I'm nothing girl and nothing hurts
when you're with me
And you're broken boy
and all your dreams are broken toys
And I'll take your love
and turn it into nothingness like me
I can be whatever you want me to be
Just ask me nice and I'll be nice
'Cause I'm nothing girl and nothing hurts
when you're with me
And you're broken boy
and all your dreams are broken toys
And I'll take your love
and turn it into nothingness like me
I can be whatever you want me to be
-Michal, "Dawson's Creek Volume 2"
Set
a course...
Lonely Voyagers