I don't own the songs. That one is "By your side", by Tokio Hotel. But I'm sure you already know that. Song lyrics are both bold and italic.
Chapter 2 : Sick
When she regained consciousness, she looked furious, just as he had expected. He looked at her.
- Are ya alright?
She didn't answer.
- Got a name, toots?
She looked away.
- Hope. Not that It's any of your business.
He frowned.
- Mine's Beelzemon.
She scoffed.
- As If I cared.
Now he was angry. She smirked in grim satisfaction.
- Look, young lady. I saved yer life twice and I didn't do anything ta ya, so back off.
Whe she spoke, her voice dripped with disdain.
- Well, who asked you?
He seemed shocked.
- What's wrong with ya?
A bitter, angry laugh escaped her and she stared at him with cold eyes.
- Why don't you just get yourself blown up? Who asked you to save my life? I didn't. And just who do you think you are? Think you're some kind of strapping hero, do you? Did anybody ever told you how pathetic you are? Well, what can I say? Blunt honesty is my speciality. A sewer rat like you should just crawl into a filthy hole and rot in there.
Beelzemon just stared at her as she shouted insults at him. Usually, he wouldn't take crap from anyone, but he realized that she was only putting on an act. The cruelty was to hide what she was really feeling.
"I used ta do that a lot years ago. I still do sometimes."
He shook his head.
- You've lost yer parents, and probably some friends too. I can understand da rage and da pain you're feeling right now.
Her fists clenched, her body stiffened and she glared daggers at him.
- You're wrong. I feel nothing at all and I don't care.
He shook his head again.
- That's not true. I can see da pain in yer eyes. Yer eyes say it all. Ya care so much ya feel as though ya will bleed ta death with da pain of it.
- THAT'S NOT TRUE!!!
She jumped to her feet and suddenly felt dizzy. Her legs would not support her. Her head was reeling. Beelzemon caught her as she fell forward and put her back into bed.
No one knows how you feel
No one there you'd like to see
The day was dark and full of pain
- What's happening to me?
He covered her with the thin blanket.
- I found ya unconscious again out there, yer sick.
She snorted.
- That' great. That's just great.
You write help with your own blood
'Cause hope is all you've got
You open up your eyes but nothing has changed
Burning up and freezing at the same time, she burst into sobs.
- I hate my whole life!
He hugged her and she punched him repeatedly in frustration, trying to push him off, but he held on to her easily. Running out of energy, she sagged into him, sobbing uncontrollably.
Turn around, I am here
If you want, It's me you'll see
Doesn't count, far or near
I can hold you when you reach for me
He held her in his arms, cradling her to his chest.
- I don't know da whole story, but whatever's happened ta ya, It must've been horrible. I'm sorry 'bout that. But things will get better, I can promise ya that.
She shook her head, tears running down her cheeks.
- They're gone. They're gone and they're not coming back.
Your life is meaningless
Your diary full of trash
It's so hard to get along with empty hands
He stroked her hair gently.
- I know. Don't hold back, Hope. Just let it all out.
She shook her head again.
- I shouldn't have started, now I can't stop. I can't stop and It's all your fault! I was trying to be strong!
You're looking for the rainbow
But It died not long ago
It tried to shine just for you until the end
He made shushing calming noises.
- It's all right. Everything is gonna be all right, now.
A sob escaped her.
- I have nowhere to go, no home, no family, no friend.
He looked at her with a kind smile on his face.
- Ya can stay here. Yer safe here. I will never hurt ya, little one. And I won't let anyone hurt ya either.
Turn around, I am here
If you want, It's me you'll see
Doesn't count, far or near
I can hold you when you reach for me
She stared at him with wide eyes.
- I can… stay here? After the way I treated you?
She looked into the kind eyes as he put a gentle hand on her shoulder.
- You've been through a lot. I forgive ya.
If the world makes you confused
And your senses you seem to lose
If the storm doesn't want to diffuse
And you just don't know what to do
Look around, I am here
It doesn't count, far or near
He shuddered.
"I'm in no position ta judge her. I killed Leomon. Whatever I do ta atone fer it, It's never enough. It'll never be enough. I can't change da past, but I can protect innocent people like her. And I'll fight Evil to my last breath If I have to."
- Let's start over. Whaddaya say?
She looked at him.
- I… I…
"Come on, I'm reachin' out ta ya. Just take my hand and let me help ya."
Turn around
Turn around, I am here
Turn around
Doesn't count, far or near
She nodded and gave him a weak smile.
- Okay, let's do that.
She shivered and coughed. He looked at her with concern.
- Yer sick, ya should get some rest.
Turn around
If you want, It's me you'll see
Turn around
I can hold you when you reach for me
I am by your side
She clutched her head.
- Oww. No kidding.
He felt her forehead.
- I'll be back in a minute.
An exhausted sigh escaped her lips as she laid back on the bed.
- Take your time.
He came back with a wet washcloth and a bowel of water. He laid the cool washcloth on her forehead and she felt a little better.
- Try ta get some sleep, 'kay?
She pulled the blanket closer to her.
- Gladly.
He left the room as she drifted into a deep sleep.