CHAPTER 2
Sportacus shifted Stephanie so he could climb up the ladder. "Hold on Stephanie, as tight as you can." Stephanie responded by placing her arms around his neck as he shifted her to his back. Half sleeping and half awake. The higher he climbed the more Stephanie held on.. She started to whimper as her hand slipped and she hit her wrist on the ladder. Faster he climbed until he reached the airship. Gently he placed Stephanie on the bed and began to wiping the tears."Ssh Ssh" as he moved a stray hair from her eyes. He softly whispered in her ear. "Suss minn ást , hvíla þinn augsýn." (English: Hush my love, rest your eyes). The rock of the airship and the warmth of his hand holding her she quickly drifted into peaceful slumber.
They soon arrived at the next town. This town was called Ski Town. Everyone was very healthy and athletic there. Mayor Doeswell meet them at the town square. "Sportacus" the Mayor yelled as he tied off the end of the rope. "Down" Sportacus demanded as he held Stephanie close to him. "Thank You Mayor for welcoming us to your town" Sportucas said as he and the Mayor walked throught the town square to Doctor Do Right. The Doc meet them at the door. "Sportacus please place her on the table" ever so carefully Sportacus placed her. He held her hand and wouldnt move. "Um Sportacus" the Mayor laughed as he pulled on his arm. "Lets go get a cup of Sugar Free Coco while hes fixing her wrist." Sportacus didnt move. The nurse pushed him out the door which took a lot. "She will be fine, come back in an hour" the nurse said as she shut the door on them. Sportacus just stood there at the door. He didnt move. He didnt know what to do. He has never loved someone like that before and he has never had someone he loved hurt like that before. The Mayor concerned for Sportacus pulled him towards the cafe. "Shes okay shes just over whelmed by the pain she will sleep for awhile". the Mayor told Sportacus as he was ordering for them.
The smell of warm coco wafted under his nose. "Mayor" Sportacus spoke. "Shes fine" the Mayor said as he coaxed Sportacus to drink up. He watched as the steam rose from his cup. "So Sportacus, who is this special person?" the Mayor asked as he winked to him. "Shes a.. a.. fr.. friend" Sportacus studdered. "Is that so!" the Mayor laughed. "Boy you have it bad for her." the Mayor said as he motioned for the waitress to refill their cups. Sportacus felt a warm blush rising from his cheeks. "Yes Mayor I guess I do." Noting that nothing else needed to be said two friends enjoyed the second cup of coco. After an hour Sportacus kept checking his watch. The Mayor smiled and nodded. He paid the bill and he had to jog to keep up with Sportacus.
Sportacus reached the door and was getting ready to pull it off its hinges as he heard a faint laugh. Then it got louder. He couldnt understand how that laugh could come from someone that was in pain just a few hours ago. Trying to compose himself he walked thru the door and was releaved to see Stephanie sitting on the exam table laughing at something. As he rounded the corner he stopped as he heard the Doc doing an impression of him. He was showing Stephanie what Sportacus would look like if he hit the wall. Stephanie was laughing so hard she didnt see that she was close to the edge. Stephanie started to laugh so much she was crying and coughing and she fell backwards off the table.
Sportacus backfliped and caught her in his strong arms. Her eyes were twinkling as she wrapped her arms around him. No tears just a look for love coming from her eyes. Sportacus placed her back on the table and stood beside her. Stephanie felt like there was something wrong. As Sportacus glanced at her he could see her beautiful smile fading. A look of hurt crossed her face. "Oh Stephanie" Sportacus thought to himself. How can you look at me with such love in your eyes when I have done you wrong. I should have known that something was wrong last night when you favored that wrist. Sportacus thought to himself he wasnt even listening to what the Doc was saying. "Sportacus? Did you hear me. Stephanie didnt break her wrist til this morning. It was cracked but no one would have known, this was just something that happened." the Doc said as he was handing Sportacus papers on how Stephanie was to keep her cast dry and when it needed to come off. "Here is a perscription for pain meds if she needs them". Sportacus just stood there blinking trying to register what the Doc was saying.
Then there was this ferocious growl. Everyone turned to Stephanie and she blushed. "Im hungry" she sighed as everyone laughed with her. Just then something happened to Sportacus. He realized she was not angry at him but hurt by his actions towards her. He scooped her into his arms and tells her whatever her stomach desires she can have. Smiling at him she nuzzles into his neck and whispers. Waffles with strawberries and whip cream. He looks at her and starts to blush. His mustache twitches as he starts to laugh. "Of course my lady"