Chapter 2

A/N: sorry for the wait, you think writing a story already this would have gotten easier T_T I updated this chapter and got ma cuz to fix some grammar mistakes.

Summary: after a terrible accident Stephen Hay has amnesia. Is this a blessing in disguise?

Heavy breathing resonated through the bleak darkness, as if it was close to his ears, another sound of the constant ticking could be heard. The ticking began to fade when he heard the sound of a distant voice calling his name, as it got closer it became louder.

"Ste!"

"wha'?" he said groggily, feeling the covers being pulled from him and felt the rush of the cool air whisk over his skin.

"I've got go to work, I need to you take Lucas for me" Ste faintly open his eyes glimpsing the blond hair woman standing in front of the bed. "Those kids at school are drivin' me crazy" Amy said disdainfully then called his name again.

"Steeee"

"Alright"

"You think you could take Lucas to the daycare? I'm late, I'll take Leah to school" Amy said, packing the last of her things.

Ste rubbed his hands over his face to get rid of the sleepiness. Stretching out his hands as Amy gave him Lucas to hold.

"I wrote down the directions" She said showing him the paper.

"I'm good" Ste replied, as he watched Amy place the paper on the nightstand and quickly head out the room with Leah. He heard the sound of the front door open then slam shut. Ste sighed, looking at Lucas who was staring back at him with a wide smile on his face showing the few teeth that were prominent.

"Let's get ya dressed" Ste said playfully to Lucas and slowly got off the bed. Heading out the room, he stops for a second, turns and grabs the piece of paper from the nightstand. Who knows he might need it after all.

It was pretty decent day so far. There wasn't much to do, packing shelves and cleaning wasn't something he found any bit thrilling but doing anything was better than staying home and being useless. Working here has its ups and downs. It wasn't really pressuring for him with all that's happened but also he had the company of red haired lady named Jessica.

She was the cashier and working here since her husband owned the store. She was a very sweet and kind lady. She had green eyes that sparkled when she laughed and a very young spirit for her age. Since he had started she has helped him adjust to his new environment. Even though she was twice his age, She wouldn't pass up a good joke or cracking a few herself. The people in the town were fond of her and her husband and their generous nature.

It was almost noon as always Jessica would step out to run small errands and get the both of them lunch.

"I'm going to out for abit" She said. "You goin' to be fine by yaself?" She asked like she did every day, knowing he was still struggling with certain things but his response was always the same.

"Good thanks" Ste replied and watched her as she waved a hand and went out the door.

He was looking through one of the magazines when he heard the bell above the door ring. He looked up to see the person that entered. It was the guy Ste had bumped into when he was on the way to the store. Their eyes met for a second before Ste looked away. The way he was acting was silly, he thought.

Looking back up, he saw the man at the back of the store collecting some things in his hands. On his way up he grabs a newspaper and made up to the counter. The dark haired man didn't say a word but simply placed the things on the counter. He wasn't looking at Ste, his eyes wondered around the store, tapping his feet and fidgeting as if he was nervous or impatiently waiting to leave.

Ste felt he had to say something, anything just to get a response, especially when He couldn't understand why he had some interest in him, he somehow seemed familiar.

"Sorry but…do I know you?" Ste asked. The man looks at him for second and hesitantly answered.

"No…"

"Oh…just felt that I knew you from somewhere" Ste said. Somehow he couldn't help how intrigued he became by this man. He had a distinct look, icy blue eyes and moustache that added to his distinct features with a cross that was peeked out from his shirt. He had a somewhat dark appeal that screamed 'trouble.'

"Is that right?" The dark hair man said in Irish accent. Blue eyes were unnerving the way he stared at Ste.

"I highly doubt that" he said simply, looking at the blond before taking the bag and head out the store. As the day went on the only thing that was on Ste's mind was his brief encounter with the peculiar Irish man.

Ste open the door, pulling his jacket off and placed it on the hook. Walking into the living room, he saw Amy holding Lucas with Leah by her side relaxing on the couch watching a TV show.

"Hiya" He said.

"Hiya, everything went alright today?" Amy asked eyes still on the Television.

"Yup" He said and joins them on the couch.

While watching the show, his eyes were focused on T.V. but his mind wandered until it found the mysterious dark haired man he met earlier. He couldn't help it nor could he understand why this particular man had caught his interest. Ste knew he was gay. It was something he realized few weeks before that he was attracted to men. He thought back to a few weeks ago when he was out with Amy and the kids at the park when his attention was caught by a guy that was a few feet away from them with his friends. Amy had noticed the situation and made a comment. The moment the words left her mouth, Ste's eyes widened with realization. He sighed with content and happiness, he confused anymore and what was even greater, Amy didn't seem to have a problem with it, in fact, she was supportive. He was finally at ease. It wasn't really any shock to Ste, he somehow knew but at the same time, it puzzled him. Even though Amy explained their history together he had little to no recollection of how he ended up with Amy or had two kids for that matter.

As soon as the movie ended, Leah and Lucas went on the carpet playing with their toys as Ste and Amy sat there watching them. The blond man sat there contemplating on whether to ask her about the man he saw earlier.

"Amy?" he said.

"What is it Ste?"

"I met this weird guy at the store earlier"

"Did he have a funny lookin' eye?" She said "Mr. Rogers, ugh, you have some real weirdos around here"

"Uh, no he had a 'stache and wore a suit" Ste explains, "has a pretty scary expression on his face…"

He watches as she got quiet, body became tense before she responded. "Oh…what about him?"

"Do a know him?"

"No"

"I feel like I've seen him somewhere before…"

"Well, he does live here…lot of crazy people in this town" She added distastefully.

Suddenly Amy looks at Ste intently, she turned towards him ,grabbing his hands in a secure hold with a very serious face.

"Ste… that guy you saw early… he's bad news. Promise me you will stay away from him" He wasn't sure what to make of her remark but concern was written all over her face.

"Why-"

"Please Ste, just stay away from him. Okay?" the tone in her voice sounded more of a plead than a warning.

"Okay" Ste replied. He did not like seeing her worried about him or any other distress and decided to leave it alone. Amy gave his hands a squeeze before gathering the kids and headed into the room. Ste thought she was right, since she knew this town and the people better than him. There was just something about this particular man he couldn't figure why he was intrigued by him. Maybe he should just leave this alone, he thought. After all guys like him were not call "bad news" for no reason.

R&R Please tell me what you think. This chapter is updated.