Author's Note: Sorry this is taking so long to put up. I'm a busy person…not really, just lazy. I hope you like it… have fun!
"Shhh," Kirk closed the space between them. "Just listen." He took his hands and placed them gently on her slim hips, guiding her into a soft, slow sway.
When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found…
"You're so beautiful," Kirk murmured as he drew Lexxi closer and buried his face in her silky sweet-smelling curls. He could hear her breath quicken, could feel her tremble under his touch. He held her tight, supporting her, comforting her, radiating his love.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over trouble water
I will lay me down
Lexxi relaxed slightly, pressing close to Kirk's strong body and seeking his strength. Love…she could feel…love. Joy brought tears to her eyes, but fear had a tight hold on her heart. Anxiety and apprehension built a wall between them.
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Kirk could sense Lexxi's tension. Her fear, anger, pain, and hate. Just as Spock had said. Strong emotions and high walls. "You're bitter," he said, wishing for all the world he could take her pain away. He didn't know…didn't care what it was, he wanted to take it all away and make it better.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Bitter…the word echoed in Lexxi's mind. Bitter…she pulled away and looked into those amazing, almost golden eyes. Her thoughts racing, she shook her head.
"Why?"
Sail on silver girl
"I'm different."
"You're perfect."
Sail on by
Tears were falling now. "All my life, I've never been accepted…never been home."
"Where is home?"
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
"I don't…I…" Lexxi's eyes frantically searched Kirk's, looking for the understanding that needed to be there…understanding without pity. "I have this…overwhelming need to…to go…home. It's just that…I …I don't know where home is!" For a split second, she froze, then dropped her head and seemed to wilt right in front of Kirk.
See how they shine, oh
Kirk stepped toward Lexxi and enveloped her with his arms. Stroking her hair just behind her ear, he whispered, "This can be your home."
"No…" The word was soft, slow, almost reluctant. "No…"
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind…"
"Why?" Kirk asked, pulling away from her just enough to lift his hand and tilt her chin, gazing into her eyes. They were large and scared and filled with such deep sadness it shook his soul. She opened her mouth to answer and he found that he suddenly didn't care. Overcome with grief at her pain and joy at her tough and several emotions he didn't want to take the time to identify, Kirk wrapped his arms around Lexxi and brought her lips to his. Locked in a passionate embrace, Kirk kissed all of Lexxi's pain away.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over trouble water
I will ease your mind.