Anthony Rizzo: The Musical

Hero by Mariah Carey

Katherine

After about a week we slowly get all of Anthony's things to my place. Everything fit fine and we even had room to spare. As of today he officially lives with me and that makes me feel great. In retrospect nothing really changed besides the physical appearance of the place. He was always over anyways and now he doesn't have to go home to change.

"One last thing" Anthony announces as he comes back through the door. There was no way we forgot something, his place was spotless when we left this afternoon.

"What did we forget" I ask coming downstairs from our room. Our room. I like that.

"Not forgotten, but missing" he claims. I come downstairs and find him standing there with the cutest little kitten ever. A big ball of white fluff just chilling in his hands. I gasp and run over before picking the little guy up. He had on a blue collar with a red tag and I haven't felt such a wave of happiness in my life.

"Oh my god Anthony, you did not" I yell scratching behind the little guys ear.

"I did. This is Rizzo, he's here to keep you company when I'm gone" he smiles. That was probably the sweetest thing ever, it shows he really does listen and that meant the world to me. I was kidding when I said I wanted a cat named Rizzo but now that I have him I'm never going to let him go. I kiss his cute little face and he lets out a little meow.

"Oh he's perfect" I say as the little guy starts to purr in my arms. I think I'm in love.

"He's a rescue. I know you wouldn't have it any other way" he explains and I smile. He knows me so well.

"He's perfect. You're perfect. Thank you" I say giving him a big kiss and going to play with my new kitty. I take a bunch of pictures and send them to my brother since he always complains I don't tell him things. Now I'm proud to say that I'm the crazy cat lady. Anthony and I got this little family thing going on and I love it.

Eventually it gets late and I make us some dinner. Even though I'm not home a lot I try to cook whenever I am, it relaxes me. We have steak and potatoes with red wine as a housewarming party for two and we relax all night.

"I don't think I've been this happy in a long time" Anthony says randomly. I turn to him with a smile as he looks down at me with those deep brown eyes. I feel my heart skip a beat and I'm really happy he still makes me feel this way. Knowing I'm the reason someone like him is feeling good, that means the world to me. He is my world to me.

"I'm glad I can be of service to you" I tease and he throws his head back laughing.

"Is serious Katie. You make me so happy" he says before kissing the top on my head. This... was nice. We cuddle for a little before he goes to wash up before bed. I go to the piano and start to play some keys. Eventually Anthony joins me and he plays the same chords I do back to me. We go back and forth before I decide to mess with him and start playing some crazy chords.

"Okay, I'm not that good" he chuckles causing me to smile.

"Okay, what about this" I say and start to play "Hero" by Mariah Carey. I could play this song in my sleep.

"I do know this one" he admits. He starts playing the same chords in a higher key and we play it perfectly together.

"And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you."

He scoots closer playing the song a few keys higher but I have to admit it sounded so good. I've never played on this piano with someone before. I used to play with my sister but that was a little electric one back home and neither of us were experienced. I bought this thing to relax me and learn a few things, but I'm getting a lot more than I bargained for. I'm getting memories that I never imagined I would create.

My parents think music is stupid and a useless skill so for the longest time I gave up on the piano. But now I find myself at the piano for any occasion. When I'm happy or sad, down or up. There's never a moment that a piano can't make better. Even this one. I continue to sing and Anthony's glance catches mine. We continue to play not even paying attention to the keys anymore. Our fingers know where to go.

"Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time you'll find the way

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you."

We stare at each other for a little. Everything I wanted to say was said. How I felt about him. What he means to me. It felt like that song was meant for me to sing to him. He was everything I needed and more and I cannot explain what that man means to me. He was my hero. He's become a big part of me and no matter what he is who I will depend on. Without a word he presses his lips to mine with so much passion. I felt it the moment our lips touched and even after they separated.

"I love you so freaking much" he whispers as we break apart.

"I love you too" I whisper back.

We head up to bed and had a little friend join us. Rizzo lays on the bed between us and I pet his fluffy little head. These are my boys, and I couldn't find better ones. There aren't better ones.