REC: In the Van by Ranma

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Title: IN THE VAN
Author: RANMA
Characters: Michael, Nikita
Rating: R
Length: 926 words
Content Notes: None Apply
Author Links: Author at the Split Personality

Summary: Nikita and Michael's egress following the tank scene in "Hand to Hand".

Why this must be read: This post episode story provides such a lovely snapshot of Michael and Nikita's rapidly evolving relationship. I love the vulnerability of this scene as Michael confesses his fear of Nikita losing her fight to the death. Mid season three is trying to inch the romantic relationship between Nikita and Michael forward. While this episode isn't particularly known for its shippiness, Michael's hesitation to follow his orders, really does exude extreme concern for Nikita's fate in the fight. Ranma's decision to focus on that moment could not be more perfect. In my mind, this fic is canon.

Excerpt: Without conscious thought he wraps his arms around her hips and lays his cheek on her stomach.

Stunned, Nikita stops mid-movement, unconsciously holding her breath.

"I could not move." Michael confesses. His eyes closed, his cheek resting against her soft flesh. His voice a mere whisper of sound.

"I just sat there, watching. I could not move."

Hesitantly, Nikita lowers a hand to his head and slowly strokes her fingers through his hair soothingly.

Michael nestles closer, "I almost ruined the mission because I had to make sure you were going to win. So, I sat there after Birkoff gave me the okay. Watching, praying, you would win, that you would want to win."

Nikita softly murmurs his name as she continues to stroke her fingers through his hair.

Michael sighs and closes his eyes tighter, hugging her closer to him.

They stay in that position unaware of time until they detect the familiar slope of the van descending into the Section parking.


Link: IN THE VAN by RANMA