Cara's eyes were fixed on John who was now hovering over Stephen's stiff body, she stared at Stephen with worried eyes.

John's heart raced as he leaned in towards Stephen. John held Stephen's expressionless face in his cold, shaking hands as he pulled himself closer.

He knew he had to resuscitate him, give him mouth to mouth. He knew he had to save him, but he didn't have the power. He couldn't breathe properly, he felt weak and fragile as he quivered over Stephen's still form, his nerves taking over. He started to panic as he thought of losing Stephen, and how it would all be because of him. All John could think of was Stephen's lips, the only way to save him, yet he didn't have the power in him to do so. The only thing he could do was kiss him. Not save him, but kiss him goodbye. Maybe Stephen would feel it before he left this cruel world for good. Maybe he'd know how John really felt, at last.

John's face was finally nearing Stephen's. John was about to kiss him, a tear fell onto Stephen's pale skin from John's watering eyes. This can't be happening.

Cara stared at Stephen as he lay still on the ground, but she didn't let herself grow too emotional. She was able to hold back the tears as the guilt she was feeling grew, she couldn't help but feel terrible for what she and Stephen had put John through. Cara didn't understand what John was doing, but she was too emotional to give it any thought.

John's lips came into contact with Stephen's. John delicately planted a kiss on Stephen's lips, knowing it would be the only chance he'd ever get to do so. Their lips parted and John stared at Stephen, hoping for some sort of miracle. But as expected, Stephen remained lifeless and cold.

John screwed up his face and started crying uncontrollably, falling onto his back next to Stephen. He held onto Stephen's torso as he cried. John couldn't help wishing he had of done more, wishing he had of said something. This is all my fault... I'm so sorry Stephen, John thought as he turned over, resting his head on Stephen's chest in defeat.

At that moment, Stephen's chest lifted as he took a deep breath, his eyes shooting open. John lifted his head quickly in shock, staring at Stephen in amazement. John's hands reached frantically over Stephen's body as he felt his muscles contracting. You're alive!

"John..." Stephen wheezed as he caught his breath, spewing water from his mouth. Stephen threw his arms over John and rested his head on his shoulder. "Thank you" he whispered in John's ear, breathless, closing his eyes as he absorbed the warmth of John's body.

"For what?"

"For saving me" Stephen replied, lifting his head as he gazed into John's glinting eyes, full of tears. Stephen wiped John's tears away, giving him a warming smile.

Cara glared at the two of them and turned around, teleporting away.

"It wasn't your fault, John" Stephen reassured him as he saw the guilty look on John's face, neither of them taking any notice of Cara leaving.

"I know, I just... Got a little worried" John lied, he didn't let Stephen in, didn't let him see what he done to his father. He couldn't let that come between them.

Stephen lunged towards John and kissed him. John's eyes widened in surprise as Stephen's lips met his, he never expected to feel them again, and this time with so much more life and warmth. John closed his eyes; his hands reached out towards Stephen's face, feeling his skin now warm to the touch. It's okay, it's over now, Stephen told John, as their lips parted. John gazed at Stephen with comforting eyes.

Never do that to me again, John teased, now smirking.

Stephen returned the look, letting out a little laughter.

"Come on, let's get you out of here" John said, patting Stephen on the back and pulling him to his feet. He threw Stephen's arm over his shoulder and teleported them away.


Later on, in the hideout, Cara confronted John. "So, are we good now?" She questioned.

"Well technically now we've both made out with Stephen" John blushed as he thought back to that first moment, Stephen's soft lips against his own. He had wanted to kiss Stephen for so long, but had never been able to build up the courage. It was unfortunate that it had happened under such circumstances, but it was still special. He didn't know what Cara thought, but he assumed he'd find out soon, Cara wasn't one to keep things in.

Cara glared at John with narrow eyes. "I'm not going to deny it, there is something between Stephen and me."

John felt that jealous felling fill him up once again. But then he thought back to the scene behind the changing rooms. He and Stephen had been able to communicate, just like Stephen had been able to with Cara. Perhaps Stephen just has that connection with everyone, he thought To himself. What I'm connected to Stephen, too? John's eyes widened at the thought, maybe he did have a chance with Stephen after all!

"Just tell me one thing. Do you love me Cara?" John asked, worried about how Cara would react if she knew, and genuinely did love Stephen and him.

"Yes" Cara replied.

John swallowed hard, this wasn't good. "That's all I needed to know" he answered, walking over to Cara. He rested his head against hers. It wasn't exactly a lie, he really did need to know. The problem was that Cara didn't know the real reason why.


Not long after, Stephen arrived at the hideout, he approached Cara when she was alone.

"Cara, I need to tell you something" Stephen said with urgency.

"Yeah me too... About what happened between us..."

"No, that's not it..." Stephen interrupted, avoiding Cara's gaze. "It's about John."