*STEPHANIE*
I stood before Scott with my mouth wide open fixed on a spot, the light I used to see in those eyes of his were now deem, he smiled weakly to cover his pain, I wondered how much pain and hurt he must have gone through, he never knew he had a father not talk of sister. He acted manly but I could see the hurt behind the smile mask he wore.
I missed his arrogance, his smartness and his valor. His retina dilate , forming small pool of tears, he blinked severally and sniffed to take it back in, I wished he could let it all out, I wished for him to pour it out and feel relieved, I wished I could help him lift off the burden in his heart.
I suddenly got the sense of responsibility, I felt I need to protect him, he is my little brother after all, I took a step closer to him and wrapped my hand around him.
"Hey Scott, welcome back"
"It's okay now, it's okay" I whispered.
