Rating: PG
Category: Alex and Isabel
Disclaimer: I of course don't own anything. Everything belongs to their respective owners, Jason Katims, Melinda Metz, The WB, er UPN, um, well whichever, and whoever else owns them. But it's definitely not me, unfortunately.
Summary: Post Viva Las Vegas. Alex and Isabel have been growing closer, but then something happens that pushes Isabel to let go of her fears and realize the truth.
Distribution: Sure take it, just don't forget to give me credit for it and a link where to find it.
Feedback: I live on the stuff! So please any feedback is great, even if you hate it, please tell me!
Email:[email protected]
Author's Note: I'm a diehard Stargazer, and I noticed there isn't a huge amount of Stargazer fics out there so I decided to write another one. I got this idea after reading the spoilers for Cry Your Name back in March. I put a spin on it, so I guess it's kinda an alternate Cry Your Name. I still am holding out hope that Alex will come back. So anyway, on with the show.
*************************************************************************************
Isabel sat staring out her bedroom window at the star filled sky. Everytime she looked at the stars lately her mind drifted back to the night of the camping trip in Frasier Woods. As she looked back up at the clear sky the events of that night became as clear as the sky her eyes were transfixed upon. Sure, she hadn't really wanted to go, camping was definitely not her thing, but Max had insisted on it. He was sure there was something in Frasier Woods and he wasn't about to let Sheriff Valenti find it first, Max always trying to be the good leader. What he didn't know, and what Isabel was slowly coming to realize, that night she had begun to fall in love. Isabel sighed as she thought about Alex, the sheer wonderment in his eyes as she pointed out the constellations, one by one. He seemed so in awe and she couldn't quite figure out why. Sure the stars were amazing, but the look on his face made her think he had never seen the sky at night before! He must have read her mind because he bashfully explained to her the reason he seemed so awe struck. He told her that the stars used to be just stars to him, but with her they seem so different, so wondrous.
Isabel leaned back and thought about the joy shimmering in his gorgeous green eyes.. But then she thought about the look of utter disappointment when she told him they could never be more than just friends. The dejection in his eyes, the pain etched across his chiseled features made her heart scream out. Even on that night, she realized something was happening to her, she just hadn't known what.
Now here she was for the fifth time this week, gazing up at the very same star filled sky, thinking of Alex. If someone had told her two years ago that she would be losing sleep over Alex Whitman she would have told them to drop dead. But Alex had gotten into her heart, into her soul, like no one ever had. He was the most caring, loyal, and devoted man she could have ever dreamt of being with. 'But that couldn't be enough could it? I just had to throw it all away didn't I?' Isabel silently cursed herself, unshed tears glistening in her deep chocolate eyes. Isabel wiped the tear that was trickling down her face. She flashed back to last week, the night that had changed everything.
(Flashback)
Isabel glided around the swaying couples on the dance floor. The ballroom of the hotel the eight of them were staying at was full of other hotel guests. Isabel thought she recognized the voice of the singer that was performing. She looked up to the stage to see Maria, singing her heart out, while Michael stood off to the side of the stage, pride shining in his dark eyes. Isabel scanned the ballroom, looking for any of her other friends. That's when she saw Alex, standing in the back, taking pictures of everyone. Isabel had to choke down a giggle as she approached him. Always the sentimental one, he seemed to be the emotional glue that held their little group together. Isabel loved that about Alex, how he always looked out for everyone, especially her. She really believed he just wanted her to be safe, and happy. And that was one of the most endearing things to her. She walked up to him casually, making sure to hide the goose bumps that she got whenever she was near him.
"So I thought you had, um, other plans?" Alex asked her as she rested against the railing beside him. He tried to hide the hurt and jealousy in his voice, but Isabel could tell.
"I thought I did too" Isabel replied coolly. "I don't get it, he was exactly what I was looking for from this town. A good-looking smart-ass that I knew I could just chew up and spit back out"
"But?" Alex asked somewhat confused.
"But, he went to get some ice and I went to get a cab," Isabel told him, a touch of embarrassment echoing in her voice. "And here I am, alone, again. God, I must be the biggest freak on the planet!"
Alex looked at her for a brief moment, the hurt expression again passing over his face. "Well I'm sorry, but that's just not true. When you're ready for it, you'll find someone. And you'll make him the happiest man ever," Alex finished, resigning to himself to admit to her that he had given up on their relationship. Isabel looked at him, flashing him that smile, the Alex only smile reserved just for him. He hadn't seen that smile in what felt like years to him.
"Would you like to dance?" She asked him, still smiling.
"Love to," Alex replied confidently, holding his arm out to her. They glided out onto the dance floor and began slowly swaying to Maria's sultry voice. Isabel laid her head on Alex's shoulder, feeling at peace for the first time in months. Alex gently rested his head on top of hers, hoping she wouldn't think he was pushing her. To his surprise she lightly sighed and relaxed into his arms.
(End Flash)
Isabel had realized that night just how incredible Alex really was. As much as she tried to deny it the inevitable, that night in Las Vegas she realized she loved Alex. The way he held her in his arms, like the past nine months had never happened. Like she hadn't walked away from him in the UFO Center to chase down some stupid, pre-determined destiny. Like she hadn't pushed him away again and again over that summer, allowing them only to friends. And like there never was a Grant Sorenson. That was the biggest regret Isabel had. At the time she thought she just wanted to be with Grant because he was a normal guy. He didn't know their secret so she didn't have to get too close to him. She dated him knowing that he would never get to close to her, never see the real her. And that is exactly what she wanted. Or at least that was what she told herself. The worst part was that she never even gave Alex a second thought at the time. They weren't together anymore, so she figured she didn't owe him anything.
"Ugh, how could I have been so stupid?!" Isabel exasperated. Then Isabel remembered the fact that she was alone, in her room, at 3 o'clock in the morning. "Great, now he even has me talking to myself!" Isabel sighed and decided to try and get some sleep. She knew it would be a losing battle, but she was exhausted. The second her head hit the pillow she was on the dream plane.
(Dream Sequence)
Isabel was with Alex on her front porch, kissing him.
"I had a great time tonight, Alex," Isabel whispered in between Alex's gentle kisses.
"So did I Isabel, probably the best night of my life," Alex replied, pulling himself away from her lips to look into her warm chocolate eyes. Isabel gazed at him adoringly as Alex broke out of his trance and spoke again. "Isabel, I need to tell you something,"
"Anything Alex," Isabel flashed him her Alex only smile. Alex took a deep breath to prepare himself.
"I love you Isabel," Alex managed to whisper. He continued before she had a chance to respond. "I know you don't feel the same way, but I wanted to tell you. If only for the reason that you know there is someone out there who loves you, loves you more than his own life," Alex finished in a whisper. He couldn't bring himself to meet her eyes. Isabel lifted his chin in her palm and brought his eyes up to meet hers.
"I know you love me Alex. I've always known," Again she flashed him that Alex only smile of hers, and before he knew what hit him she was kissing him with immense passion and pulling him into her house.
The night sky faded away and the morning sun suddenly became clear. The dream had progressed to the next morning.
Isabel and Alex were again on her front porch. Isabel kissed Alex goodbye then he dreamily trotted down the driveway to his car. Isabel waved as he pulled away and walked back into the house. The doorbell rings and Isabel rushes to answer it, assuming Alex forgot something. But it's not Alex, it's Grant, who looks quite angry.
"Grant, what are you doing here? I thought I made it clear that we are finished," Isabel told him coolly.
"Oh you did Isabel. But then I got to thinking. Why would you NOT want a guy like me? I'm chalking it up to temporary insanity. So I thought I'd give you another chance," Grant finished, completely and utterly serious. As soon as his lips stopped moving Isabel broke into a fit of laughter.
"Grant, that is so funny! You were never funny on our dates!" Isabel choked out though another fit of giggles. Grant fidgeted uncomfortably and that's when Isabel saw him. Alex had locked his gaze on Isabel, who appeared to be flirting with Grant. Isabel froze, unable to tear her eyes away from his pained, piercing gaze. He turned and walked back down the driveway, dropping the bouquet of sterling roses he was carrying and jumped in his car. Isabel rushed out the door after him, but it was too late, he was already gone. She gently picked up the roses and walked back into the house, slamming the door in Grant's face. She quickly changed out of her pajamas and grabbed her car keys. As she was getting in the car she heard sirens in the distance. She ignored them and started the car, heading straight for Alex's, she had to tell him what really happened. As she came around a corner she was met by flashing lights. She saw a car wrapped around a utility pole, Alex's car! Isabel slammed on the brakes and rushed out of the car, heading for the mangled wreck. A fireman grabbed her and pulled her back. She pounded on him to let her go, but his grip was solid.
"Alex!? NO!"
(End Dream Sequence)
Isabel shot up in bed, the tears already soaking her face.
Category: Alex and Isabel
Disclaimer: I of course don't own anything. Everything belongs to their respective owners, Jason Katims, Melinda Metz, The WB, er UPN, um, well whichever, and whoever else owns them. But it's definitely not me, unfortunately.
Summary: Post Viva Las Vegas. Alex and Isabel have been growing closer, but then something happens that pushes Isabel to let go of her fears and realize the truth.
Distribution: Sure take it, just don't forget to give me credit for it and a link where to find it.
Feedback: I live on the stuff! So please any feedback is great, even if you hate it, please tell me!
Email:[email protected]
Author's Note: I'm a diehard Stargazer, and I noticed there isn't a huge amount of Stargazer fics out there so I decided to write another one. I got this idea after reading the spoilers for Cry Your Name back in March. I put a spin on it, so I guess it's kinda an alternate Cry Your Name. I still am holding out hope that Alex will come back. So anyway, on with the show.
*************************************************************************************
Isabel sat staring out her bedroom window at the star filled sky. Everytime she looked at the stars lately her mind drifted back to the night of the camping trip in Frasier Woods. As she looked back up at the clear sky the events of that night became as clear as the sky her eyes were transfixed upon. Sure, she hadn't really wanted to go, camping was definitely not her thing, but Max had insisted on it. He was sure there was something in Frasier Woods and he wasn't about to let Sheriff Valenti find it first, Max always trying to be the good leader. What he didn't know, and what Isabel was slowly coming to realize, that night she had begun to fall in love. Isabel sighed as she thought about Alex, the sheer wonderment in his eyes as she pointed out the constellations, one by one. He seemed so in awe and she couldn't quite figure out why. Sure the stars were amazing, but the look on his face made her think he had never seen the sky at night before! He must have read her mind because he bashfully explained to her the reason he seemed so awe struck. He told her that the stars used to be just stars to him, but with her they seem so different, so wondrous.
Isabel leaned back and thought about the joy shimmering in his gorgeous green eyes.. But then she thought about the look of utter disappointment when she told him they could never be more than just friends. The dejection in his eyes, the pain etched across his chiseled features made her heart scream out. Even on that night, she realized something was happening to her, she just hadn't known what.
Now here she was for the fifth time this week, gazing up at the very same star filled sky, thinking of Alex. If someone had told her two years ago that she would be losing sleep over Alex Whitman she would have told them to drop dead. But Alex had gotten into her heart, into her soul, like no one ever had. He was the most caring, loyal, and devoted man she could have ever dreamt of being with. 'But that couldn't be enough could it? I just had to throw it all away didn't I?' Isabel silently cursed herself, unshed tears glistening in her deep chocolate eyes. Isabel wiped the tear that was trickling down her face. She flashed back to last week, the night that had changed everything.
(Flashback)
Isabel glided around the swaying couples on the dance floor. The ballroom of the hotel the eight of them were staying at was full of other hotel guests. Isabel thought she recognized the voice of the singer that was performing. She looked up to the stage to see Maria, singing her heart out, while Michael stood off to the side of the stage, pride shining in his dark eyes. Isabel scanned the ballroom, looking for any of her other friends. That's when she saw Alex, standing in the back, taking pictures of everyone. Isabel had to choke down a giggle as she approached him. Always the sentimental one, he seemed to be the emotional glue that held their little group together. Isabel loved that about Alex, how he always looked out for everyone, especially her. She really believed he just wanted her to be safe, and happy. And that was one of the most endearing things to her. She walked up to him casually, making sure to hide the goose bumps that she got whenever she was near him.
"So I thought you had, um, other plans?" Alex asked her as she rested against the railing beside him. He tried to hide the hurt and jealousy in his voice, but Isabel could tell.
"I thought I did too" Isabel replied coolly. "I don't get it, he was exactly what I was looking for from this town. A good-looking smart-ass that I knew I could just chew up and spit back out"
"But?" Alex asked somewhat confused.
"But, he went to get some ice and I went to get a cab," Isabel told him, a touch of embarrassment echoing in her voice. "And here I am, alone, again. God, I must be the biggest freak on the planet!"
Alex looked at her for a brief moment, the hurt expression again passing over his face. "Well I'm sorry, but that's just not true. When you're ready for it, you'll find someone. And you'll make him the happiest man ever," Alex finished, resigning to himself to admit to her that he had given up on their relationship. Isabel looked at him, flashing him that smile, the Alex only smile reserved just for him. He hadn't seen that smile in what felt like years to him.
"Would you like to dance?" She asked him, still smiling.
"Love to," Alex replied confidently, holding his arm out to her. They glided out onto the dance floor and began slowly swaying to Maria's sultry voice. Isabel laid her head on Alex's shoulder, feeling at peace for the first time in months. Alex gently rested his head on top of hers, hoping she wouldn't think he was pushing her. To his surprise she lightly sighed and relaxed into his arms.
(End Flash)
Isabel had realized that night just how incredible Alex really was. As much as she tried to deny it the inevitable, that night in Las Vegas she realized she loved Alex. The way he held her in his arms, like the past nine months had never happened. Like she hadn't walked away from him in the UFO Center to chase down some stupid, pre-determined destiny. Like she hadn't pushed him away again and again over that summer, allowing them only to friends. And like there never was a Grant Sorenson. That was the biggest regret Isabel had. At the time she thought she just wanted to be with Grant because he was a normal guy. He didn't know their secret so she didn't have to get too close to him. She dated him knowing that he would never get to close to her, never see the real her. And that is exactly what she wanted. Or at least that was what she told herself. The worst part was that she never even gave Alex a second thought at the time. They weren't together anymore, so she figured she didn't owe him anything.
"Ugh, how could I have been so stupid?!" Isabel exasperated. Then Isabel remembered the fact that she was alone, in her room, at 3 o'clock in the morning. "Great, now he even has me talking to myself!" Isabel sighed and decided to try and get some sleep. She knew it would be a losing battle, but she was exhausted. The second her head hit the pillow she was on the dream plane.
(Dream Sequence)
Isabel was with Alex on her front porch, kissing him.
"I had a great time tonight, Alex," Isabel whispered in between Alex's gentle kisses.
"So did I Isabel, probably the best night of my life," Alex replied, pulling himself away from her lips to look into her warm chocolate eyes. Isabel gazed at him adoringly as Alex broke out of his trance and spoke again. "Isabel, I need to tell you something,"
"Anything Alex," Isabel flashed him her Alex only smile. Alex took a deep breath to prepare himself.
"I love you Isabel," Alex managed to whisper. He continued before she had a chance to respond. "I know you don't feel the same way, but I wanted to tell you. If only for the reason that you know there is someone out there who loves you, loves you more than his own life," Alex finished in a whisper. He couldn't bring himself to meet her eyes. Isabel lifted his chin in her palm and brought his eyes up to meet hers.
"I know you love me Alex. I've always known," Again she flashed him that Alex only smile of hers, and before he knew what hit him she was kissing him with immense passion and pulling him into her house.
The night sky faded away and the morning sun suddenly became clear. The dream had progressed to the next morning.
Isabel and Alex were again on her front porch. Isabel kissed Alex goodbye then he dreamily trotted down the driveway to his car. Isabel waved as he pulled away and walked back into the house. The doorbell rings and Isabel rushes to answer it, assuming Alex forgot something. But it's not Alex, it's Grant, who looks quite angry.
"Grant, what are you doing here? I thought I made it clear that we are finished," Isabel told him coolly.
"Oh you did Isabel. But then I got to thinking. Why would you NOT want a guy like me? I'm chalking it up to temporary insanity. So I thought I'd give you another chance," Grant finished, completely and utterly serious. As soon as his lips stopped moving Isabel broke into a fit of laughter.
"Grant, that is so funny! You were never funny on our dates!" Isabel choked out though another fit of giggles. Grant fidgeted uncomfortably and that's when Isabel saw him. Alex had locked his gaze on Isabel, who appeared to be flirting with Grant. Isabel froze, unable to tear her eyes away from his pained, piercing gaze. He turned and walked back down the driveway, dropping the bouquet of sterling roses he was carrying and jumped in his car. Isabel rushed out the door after him, but it was too late, he was already gone. She gently picked up the roses and walked back into the house, slamming the door in Grant's face. She quickly changed out of her pajamas and grabbed her car keys. As she was getting in the car she heard sirens in the distance. She ignored them and started the car, heading straight for Alex's, she had to tell him what really happened. As she came around a corner she was met by flashing lights. She saw a car wrapped around a utility pole, Alex's car! Isabel slammed on the brakes and rushed out of the car, heading for the mangled wreck. A fireman grabbed her and pulled her back. She pounded on him to let her go, but his grip was solid.
"Alex!? NO!"
(End Dream Sequence)
Isabel shot up in bed, the tears already soaking her face.