( back at mothers shop)

Nicole sat at the back head draped low.

The parents were in a small room behind her helping Segato heal from the attack.

Scar came and sat at her feet.

Why? why did this happen?... Why did was I so scared? Why couldn't I act before he was

hit?

She thought remembering what had happened.

I don't wont to louse him...I cant louse

another person...not again.

A tear appeared on her cheek.

She whipped it from her face as the door opened.

"He will be fine" his father said.

"Come on John we have to meet the others about this" mother said walking to the big door

in the center of the back wall " he won't be up for a while. Why don't you

Find a change of clothes, your still bloody...you'll find some in the back closet." she said

closing the door.

Nicole entered the door to find a small room with a sink, bathroom, bed and closet.

She couldn't seem to look at Segato.

She turned straight to the closet and opened it to reveal A small wardrobe and found one that

fit and changed in the small bathroom.

She opened the door.

That's when she saw Segato in bed. He was just laying there.

He's so peaceful

she thought with a slight smile.

She started to walk back to the door, but turned and looked back at him

I am so relieved he is fine...for a brief moment I thought I was missing something in my

heart...I cant let him get hurt again...

She turned and started walking to the door.

"That rob fits you well"

She turned to find him awake and...smiling.

He started to get up.

"you shouldn't be moving" she said walking over to his bed.

She pushed him back down "no your not moving"

He gave a weak smile and gave in.

She sat on next to him on the bed "how are you feeling?"

" better then I was. Dad told me you never left "

" why would I" she said with a smile " after all you did protect me"

He smiled "thanks"

There was a silence

" can I confide in you?" Segato said breaking the silence.

Nicole turned her head.

" My Father made us move a week ago from Italy, I have never had to many close friends.

All my life My father has had me studying the art of training" he sat up "and I have never gotten

close to anyone" he said glumly staring at his covers.

" so you have no friends?" I asked

"No, I have never really had, ever sense the move I have never felt more alone." he said glumly

" I know how you feel" Nicole said " All my life I have been known as the weirdo, putting on an

tough act So everyone would leave me alone. I never really knew what it's like to have a true friend. I Have surrounded my self in

people who are more scared of me then who are truly my

friends...I probably only have three friends..well four"

" but when I'm with you I don't feel alone, I'm happy, all my troubles vanish" he said with a

smile " you showed me what a real friend is. Someone who will protect you, some one who will

laugh at you and won't leave your side"

All she could seem to do was stare.

...what's this feeling ... Why do I feel so close to him?

He wrapped his arms around Nicole and leaned his head on her shoulder.

"Thanks" he said in a hushed tone.

She held one of his hands " Segato I-"

He gently pressed is lips against her cheek.

He pulled away still embracing her as The door handle started to turn.

He let go and looked at the door.

The door swung open to reveal the four parents.

" come we need to have a talk"

The two of us fallowed the others into the door way once again entering the room with the

table, but this time only Vern and Chelsea were their.