Discoveries

*Arthur note: Music is by Phil Collins from the movie Tarzan*
Come stop your crying, it will be all right
Just take my hand, hold it tight
I will protect you from all around you
I will be here don’t you cry

For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm
This bond between us can’t be broken
I will be here don’t you cry

And you’ll be in my heart
Yes, you’ll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You’ll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You’ll be in my heart
Always

Why can’t they understand the way we feel
They just don’t trust what they can’t explain
I know we’re different but deep inside us
We’re not that different after all

Why can’t they understand the way we feel
They just don’t trust what they can’t explain
I know we’re different but deep inside us
We’re not that different at all

And you’ll be in my heart
Yes, you’ll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You’ll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You’ll be in my heart
Always

Don’t listen to them, cause what do they know
We need each other, to have and to hold
They’ll see in time, I know

When destiny calls you, you must be strong
I may not be with you, but you got to hold on
They’ll see in time, I know

We’ll show them together cuz…You’ll be in my heart
I believe, you’ll be in my heart
I’ll be there from this day on
Now and forever more

You’ll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You’ll be here in my heart always

Always…
I’ll be with you
I’ll be there for you
Always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I’ll be there always

“You sing beautifully.” Gasping in surprise Stephanie jerked up and found herself staring into endless seas of blue-grey, blushing Stephanie smiled softly and reached over to take the wet rag off of Alex’s forehead.

“Thank you, are you feeling better?” Stephanie inquired, glancing down at his bandaged torso Alex gently flexed his muscles, wincing at the sharp sting of pain.

“I’ve had worse.” Alex replied as he looked back over at Stephanie, “how long have I been out for?”

“A little over two days, being that none of your injuries were life threatening I stitched up the gash on your shoulder and cleaned and bandaged the rest of your wounds. “ Stephanie replied standing up and placing the water bowl on the dresser. Watching as she grabbed a glass and a bottle of pain pills Alex mulled through everything he knew about her, she came from the states a little over two years ago, but that was all he or anybody else knew about her. She was soft spoken and quite, she maintained an ‘A’ average in all her classes, he knew she rode the horses from listening to Sabina, but that was all. Walking back over Stephanie helped Alex sit up.

“Here are some pain pills and a glass of ginger ale, if you need anything I’ll be down stairs making you something light to eat.”

“Why? Why did you help me? Why are you still helping me?” Alex questioned as he took the pain meds and ginger ale, smiling gently Stephanie lightly stroked his cheek.

“Because everyone needs someone,” Stephanie answered, withdrawing her hand and standing up, walking towards the door she paused and looked back at Alex, “even you.” Watching her leave Alex turned his gaze out the window, his mind going over everything that had happened to him lately, sighing Alex closed his eyes and slowly succumbed to sleep.

“Alex, Alex, wake up you got to eat,” groaning Alex cracked an eye open to stare at Stephanie, “you’ve been sleeping for two days you need some nourishment.” Mumbling Alex rubbed his face tiredly and straightened himself with the help of Stephanie, beaming Stephanie turned to her side and picked up the tray and placed it on his lap.

“I made some tomato soup and some grilled cheese sandwiches with it, something light and easy to start off with.” Mumbling his thanks Alex began to slowly eat his thoughts on his late caretaker Jack.

*Flashback*
“I told you not to play out in the rain, but do you listen to me?” Jack mumbled as she towel dried her charge’s hair, ignoring his complaints, “you are grounded for the remaining weekend no if’s ands or buts. You will be lucky if you don’t catch a cold. Honestly what were you thinking?”

“I just wanted to have some fun.” Alex replied keeping his eyes down and mentally grumbling.

“You could have had fun inside of the house.” Jack shot back, ignoring Alex’s pout. Finally finishing with his hair Jack flung the towel on her shoulder and stood up, staring at a now dry and disgruntle Alex, sighing Jack shook her head and smiled. Placing a hand on his back Jack directed him towards the kitchen and gently shoved him onto a chair. Walking towards the pot Jack grabbed the ladle and poured some soup into a bowl, placing it in front of Alex’s surprised face, enjoying the smile that spread across his face.

“You made tomato soup?!” Alex exclaimed in happiness as he quickly dug in.

“Of course, it is your favorite after all.” Jack replied smiling fondly as her charge continued eating in silence happiness radiating from him.
*End Flashback*

“Would you like some more?” Startled from his memories Alex looked over at Stephanie, shaking his head Alex handed her his now empty bowl and leaned back directing his attention to the scenery outside once again. Watching him Stephanie sighed and stood up walking out of the room and heading downstairs, placing the empty bowl in the sink Stephanie grabbed the cleaning brush and began washing the dishes, every now and then glancing over at the stairs. Shaking her head in frustration Stephanie scrubbed the cooking pot with a vengeance mumbling every now and then about stubborn males and stupid male pride. Finally finishing with the dishes Stephanie dried her hands and leaned against the counter, watching the rain as it continued to pour down, her mind going through everything that had happened in the past couple of days. Huffing Stephanie placed the drying cloth on the counter and headed back upstairs to Alex’s room, entering she noticed he was still staring out the window, mentally sighing Stephanie walked over to the dresser to grab the ginger ale and refill his glass.

“Thank you,” whirling around Stephanie found herself staring into blue-grey eyes, composing hersel f she smiled and motioned towards the dresser.

“You’re very welcome, would you like some more to drink? Or would you like something different?”

“No, I am good, thank you though.” As silenced draped over them Alex took the time to study Stephanie and find out more about her. She was a very gorgeous person with her waist length black hair and stunning bright green eyes, she was petite in size maybe standing only at five foot four, she was graceful and fluid, one would probably think her fragile as a china doll, but with slight movements you could see the feminine muscles on her body. She was like a puzzle, a puzzle in which Alex was going to have great pleasure in solving.

“Is something wrong?” Stephanie inquired as she noticed Alex’s unwavering stare, fidgeting slightly. Coming out of his thoughts Alex shook his head and looked back out the window, sighing Stephanie gently sat down in the computer chair and stared at Alex, taking in all of his features, as he probably did her. He was tall, taller than her that was for sure, probably coming to about five foot eleven, with dirty blonde hair and gorgeous blue-grey eyes, he was very muscular for someone his age, but then again so was she. Scars littered his upper body and there was even a bullet wound just above his heart, she was sure there was a story behind each scar that marred his beautiful skin, shaking her head softly Stephanie couldn’t help but wonder what exactly he was doing to receive all those scars and the injuries that she had cleaned and bandaged. Hardening her gaze Stephanie was determined to get answers even if that meant having to get down and dirty to get them. “Where did you get all those injuries from?” Shifting his gaze to Stephanie Alex quickly masked his surprise and stared blankly at Stephanie.

“I don’t believe that is any of your business.” Alex replied coldly, glaring Stephanie stood up swiftly and strode towards Alex’s sitting form, poking him in the shoulder she snarled.

“It became my business when I decided to clean and treat your wounds.”

“I didn’t ask for your help.”

“No, you didn’t but I wasn’t going to let you lie on the floor as you continued to bleed to death, if I hadn’t seen you, you would have died from blood loss.” Stephanie snapped, crossing her arms under her chest and glaring hotly at Alex’s emotionless face.

“Then you should have let me bleed to death.” Alex responded, throwing her arms up in the air in frustration Stephanie stalked towards the door, before wiping back around and staring at him.

“You’ve changed, I remember when I first came to this country you were the most popular boy and the smartest, but for the past two years you have changed. What happened to the old you? What has made you into this?” Stephanie asked sadly, staring at her Alex didn’t reply, smiling softly Stephanie nodded her head and made for the door once again.

“I’m not the only one who changed Stephanie, if I remember correctly you are the type of person who doesn’t interfere or associate with others, but here you are.” Stopping at his reply Stephanie glanced over her shoulder and smiled, before shrugging and continuing out the door and down the stairs. Hearing the front door close, Alex looked out the window and watched as Stephanie’s form disappeared down the sidewalk, “she’ll be back.” Alex murmured before closing his eyes and letting sleep take him.