Captured for Interrogation

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai rolled over, hoping Alexis would be the big spoon. He felt vulnerable and hated it, but her touch was lovely just the same.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis nestled in behind him, being the big spoon. She continued to stroke his hair and his cheek, ?being gentle and patient. "Feeling better?"

 

[bindingeagle]

"Better than before, but still weak." he slid back into her, loving every caress she placed on him.

 

[celestialdragon]

"You'll be fine in a few hours," Alexis soothed, still caressing him gently. "We all feel weak after a blow to the head."

She laid there next to him, smiling softly. This was feeling nice, and sweet. She imagined this as the rest of her life. . . .

Tears started to form but she held them back. Getting Nikolai back to full health was important, she can sort out her feelings later.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai felt one tear on his neck. "What is the matter, my Snow Princess?"

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis bit her lip. She didn't want to worry him, but she knew especially now, communication was important. "Just. . . . imagining a life that probably won't ever happen," she said softly.

 

[bindingeagle]

"What do you mean?" Nikolai asked. "I thought we had something."

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis bit her lip and teared up more. "We do. . . ." she whispered. "I just. . . . never thought. . . ."

 

[bindingeagle]

"What is your concern? I can't do much right now, but I can talk."

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis gulped and wiped away her tears, thankful Nikolai couldn't see. "I never thought that I would end up. . . with a person I want to spend the rest of my life with. . . . I focused so much on my career. . . I never thought that I would have this life. . . "

 

[bindingeagle]

"Well I think we are doing all right for people who met trying to kill each other," Nikolai said, "Once we make it out we can focus on the rest working out."

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis nodded, feeling guilty now that she was crying and she wanted to focus on him. "Okay. . . sounds like a plan." She replied back.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai wished he could turn around to hold Alexis without serious effort. He settled for saying, "I love you,"

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis could feel her heart jump at those three words. "I love you too," she whispered back, nestling back into his back, wrapping her arms around him gently.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai was starting to feel fatigued. "If I go to sleep, will you wake me up every hour or so?"

 

[celestialdragon]

"I'll do my best, sweetheart," Alexis said in a whisper, feeling happy. "Sweet dreams"

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai drifted off, knowing he would be safe. If something went wrong, Alexis would save him.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis laid there contently for the next few hours, waking him up every hour or so as requested. She didn't sleep, just laid there and watched him sleep.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai awoke finally and found he could move around without falling over. He was still a little groggy though, so he took things slow. He found that Alexis had finally gotten some rest and began to pack the truck.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis apparently dozed off at one point, because when she woke up, she didn't see Nikolai.

"Nikolai?" she asked, confused.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai came back inside. "We are mostly paced aside from our supplies. Thank you for watching me last night."

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis sat up and curled up underneath the blanket. "You're welcome, sweetie," she said with a smile. She still felt bad about kicking him so hard he got a concussion AND pouring out her heart and soul.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai thought about last night's conversation as he made pancakes and sausage. "You know I meant it, right?"

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis blushed as she remembered. "Yes, I do," she said, looking away in embarrassment.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai doled out the food and sat down. "It's all right, we are both under a lot of stress right now. Once we get out, we can really relax with each other."