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Michael had just walked into the Wild Pony with Isobel. He was heading for the bar counter when he heard the singer's voice. He stopped abruptly and slowly turned to the little stage. Alex was there and he was singing. Their eyes met. The soldier smiled and continued singing, putting more emotion into each word. Michael was enchanted. He didn't stop looking at him and in his mind the only thought was how beautiful Alex was in that moment. Then the magic broke. The engineer's gaze fell on Forrest who was looking at Alex proudly. Michael shook his head slightly and motioned for Isobel to go. Then he turned to leave the room.
-Michael, don't leave- called the blonde putting a hand on his shoulder.
-It's a sad story, me and Alex- replied the curly alien glancing at the soldier.
-I have to walk away so we can start a new one someday- he continued and then turned to Isobel.
-It's not our time right now
-But it will be- reassured the blonde.
Michael looked back at Alex.
-Stay- Isobel told him. The engineer nodded.
He listened to the whole song. A song about him. About them.
"I wish i found the words when we were seventeen, you were the best of me. You are the best of me"
During these last lines the soldier looked up at him. Their eyes met. For a minute they stared at each other. The applause brought them back to reality. Alex got up and walked over to Forrest.
-Well, damn, how do you feel? - asked the historian smiling.
-Like i just sang a song about a guy in front of a bunch of cowboys, and ... i don't care- replied Alex.
-Oh, lucky guy with a song like that- said Forrest looking into his eyes.
-Yeah but ...- the soldier began to say but the noise of the guitar interrupted him. He turned and what he saw amazed him. Guerin was on the stage, facing the microphone with the guitar in hand.
After the applause brought him back to reality, the alien cowboy followed the soldier with his eyes. He saw him talking to Forrest and something clicked inside Michael. Without hesitation he headed for the stage.
-Michael,where are you going? - Isobel asked surprised.
-To have my say- replied the engineer, determinated.
As soon as he got on, he picked up the guitar. He took a deep breath and then started playing.
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you