“Hi,” Nikita whispered sadly.

“Hi.” Michael replied softly watching as a tear slipped down her cheek before she lowered her head.

She looked at him again and they just stared at each other a silence falling between them. Monique glanced at them in confusion. Whenever they talked they were always laughing. Now they were both so sad. She didn’t like it.

“Nikita, you wanna go to the canyon with us?” She asked hoping to make her friend smile.

“No thanks, Monique. I gotta walk some more but you two have fun.” Nikita said as she walked away practically running away to get away form Michael's indifferent stare. If she would have stayed a bit longer she would have seen the flash of disappointment in them.

“Come on, Monique. let’s go.” He said staring at her form before sighing sadly, his good mood fading into sadness.

************

Michael awoke with a start his eyes looking around for the hand that shook him awake. He sat up when he made out a familiar figure sitting in front of him.

“Kita? Is everything okay?” He asked rubbing his eye with a finger as he waited for an answer.

“I needed to talk to you. I can’t be like this anymore.” She whispered looking at him.

He moved over to the side making room for her to sit down. He gestured for her to sit next to him. When she did he sighed softly not sure what else to do. He glanced at her awkwardly from the corner of his eye.

“I’m sorry for all the stuff I said. I didn’t mean it. I was hurt and angry and I took it out on you. I am just scared that when you do get all of me you might not want me anymore. That is the thing that still affects me from my past. It isn’t the guys it’s the lack of trust and fear of rejection and pain that is still with me. When I got angry I took it all out on you and I shouldn’t have. You are the best and you treat me like a queen and I hope that you stick around for the whole deal.” Nikita said softly babbling as tears ran down her face.

“Nikita.” He whispered wiping her tears away.

“It’s okay. Shhh, I’m not going anywhere. We’re going to be okay as long as you don’t walk over me again or ever say that I treat you like the guys from your past.” He said stoking her hair.

“I won’t every say that again. I didn’t mean it and I don’t know why I said it but never again. On one condition though, you never walk out on me again.” She said kissing his neck.

“Mhmmm. Deal.” He whispered as her hand crept down his leg.

Michael lost himself in her kisses and the sensations she was creating with her hand, rubbing against him. He groaned when it slipped inside his boxers and caressed him gently.

“Nikita? What are you doing?”

“Shhh. Let go Michael, let me do this.” She said nibbling on his lower lip before suckling it.

Michael arched against her hand and closed his eyes. He smiled as her mouth went to his neck playing with him. The smile disappeared when her head went lower. He frowned as he opened his eyes. He moved his hands to her head trying to pull her up to tell her she didn’t need to do this but she wrenched away from him.

She glared at him before blowing him a kiss and resuming her ministrations. She smiled to herself as he hissed air through his teeth and tensed up under her. She grasped his hand with one of hers.

Michael felt like his head was going to explode as Nikita’s mouth touched his manhood gently. She was creating sensations throughout his whole body that he never felt before. He giggled as she tickled him with her hair. His laughter stopped as she took him in deeper.

Nikita felt him tensing and writhing beneath her his breath coming out in short gasps. She felt him clutch her hand as she kept going,

“Kita, I can’t stop.” He whispered as his control faded.

Michael felt his world shake and tumble violently. His closed eyes clenched and white spots appeared in is vision as his body jerked with release. He felt his head and ears ring as he came down.

When he finally opened his eyes he saw Nikita, laying on his abdomen looking at him through smug eyes, a huge smile on her face. She was rubbing his chest with her fingers as he looked at her.

He stroked her hair with his hand when a thought came to him. He lifted his head to look at her.

“How did you get in? It’s one o’clock in the morning? What about your dad?” He asked his eyes were puzzled.

“Mick let me in. Him and Gail were at Carla’s and my dad thinks I’m staying at Carla’s. She is covering me.” She said moving up to his shoulder when he grabbed her by the hand and pulled her up gently.

“Thank you.” He whispered softly kissing her eyebrow.

“It was my pleasure Mr. Samuelle. All my pleasure.” She said huskily. Kissing his neck.

“I guess this means we are okay.” He said chuckling as he bit her ear.

“I guess it does. That tickles.” She said as he licked her ear.

“I’m sleepy.” He said kissing her neck before moving to her lips. His tongue mated with hers as he held her close.

“Me too.” She said kissing his nose. “Do you want me to go to the other bed?”

“Don’t even think about it. Stay here.” He said holding he closer.

“Okay, well, let me get comfortable.” She replied turning around, her back to him.

“Do you have something for me to change into?” She asked.

“Yeah, here.” He said reaching over to the drawer at the base of his bed. He pulled out a pair of sweats and a soccer shirt from his school in France.

“Thanks, well.... turn around.” She said smiling at him as he turned around in the bed.

“Okay, I’m done.” She said settling back down facing away from him.

He moved to her and held her spoon fashion. He sighed as sleep and happiness took over and his eyes began to close. He woke slightly when she called his name softly her voice husky with sleep.

“Do you snore or hog the covers?” She asked.

“I love you, Nikita.” He said chuckling.

Her eyes snapped open at his words. She didn’t know if she should take him seriously. She turned her head to look at him and saw his eyes were closed.

“What did you say?” She whispered.

“I said, I. Love. You. Now go to sleep.” He said smiling and kissed her before turning her face to a more comfortable position. He kissed her neck and sighed as sleep claimed him.

Nikita smiled as tears sprang down her cheeks. He loved her, he had actually said the words she waited long to hear. She snuggled against him and sighed happily as sleep claimed her.

************

Michael sighed as he turned over, his mind hovering between sleep and consciousness. He frowned slightly as something stopped him from turning all the way around. He groaned as he opened his eyes slightly. He saw a lump in his covers and moved his hand to push it away when it moved towards him. He smiled as memories from last night rushed through his mind. He lowered his hand and let it rest on her hip as he closed his eyes, sleep began to claim him again. He opened his eyes sharply as Mick barged in his room.

“Mick, what the hell are you doing?” Michael asked his voice laced with danger.

“Popsicle, you gotta wake up. Michael, your Mum is on her way here to say bye to you.” Mick said shaking Nikita awake.

Michael watched as Nikita groaned and rolled away from Mick’s annoying hands. Michael smiled as she opened her eyes and smiled at him. He kissed her cheek and gestured for her to listen to Mick.

“We got to put you in the closet Nikki. His mom is almost at the door. Come on.” Mick said hoisting her up and half dragged her to the closet. “Now stay here and be quiet.”

He closed the door as she was about to speak putting a finger against her lip. He leaned against Michael’s dresser and looked at Michael, who was chuckling softly. He smiled just as Mrs. Sand walked in.

“Good morning Michael.” Madeleine said going over to her son

“Hi Maman,” Michael said sitting up to hug her.

“Did Mick wake you?” She asked looking at the new addition to their family.

“No, we were just talking about stuff. So you off to work.” He replied smiling.

“Yes, I just came to say bye and that lunch is in the fridge and I made French toast. Dinner is prepared but I will cook it when I get back home.” She said kissing her son’s cheek.

“Okay. Have a good day. Je t’aime.” He said softly as she rose.

“Je t’aime aussi, mon petit.” She replied blowing him a kiss. As she walked by Mick she ruffled his hair affectionately.

When she was gone Mick opened the door to find Nikita there with her hands on her hips. She pushed past Mick and slid back into bed with Michael. Mick stood there mouth open in shock.

“Well good morning to you too., Popsicle” He said dryly.

“Bye, Mick.” She said softly.

“Bye guys. I know when I’m not wanted.” He said wistfully.

Michael smiled as Nikita giggled in his chest. He sighed and closed his eyes. He opened them as he felt her staring at him.

“What?” He asked.

“Did you meant what you said last night?” She asked softly.

“I wouldn’t of said it if I didn’t. And as I recall I said it twice.” He stated firmly.

“I’m serious, Michael.” She replied looking at his bellybutton in fascination.

“Nikita, look at me.” He said firmly as he lifted her chin so their eyes met.

“I love you.” He whispered his accent thick with emotion. He brought her up to his face and kissed her warmly. He sighed as she bent her head and kissed his chest where his heart was.

************

Nikita and Carla were eating pizza before their trip to the mall. It was the last weekend before school started and Chuck was having a big party. They were both shopping for new clothes.

“So Mick told me that you stayed over at Michael’s house, in the same bed.” Carla stated as she watched her friend bite her pizza.

“Yeah, so?” Nikita stated chewing her pizza thoughtfully.

“You two ah done the deed yet?” Carla asked smiling innocently at her friend.

“Carla!” Nikita exclaimed flinging some loose napkins at her friend.

“What? I’m just asking. Besides didn’t I tell you when me and my hunk of a man, Birkoff did it? It’s only fair. And besides Michael is one fine specimen of the male species. If I wasn’t madly in love with my surfer computer hacker boyfriend, I’d give you a run for your money with him” Carla said sipping her soda thoughtfully.

“However, I don’t think he would pay me any attention with the way he looks at you and all.” She said nodding and biting her pizza.

“No, we haven’t had sex yet, for your info. He told me something last night and again this morning that I thought I would never hear.” Nikita said as she finished her pizza.

“What? Oh boy it’s gotta be big. You have that dreamy look in your eye. Please tell me he didn’t.” Carla stated coughing on her soda. “He did didn’t he?”

“He did. I didn’t believe it at first and had to ask him again this morning but he said it again. And let me tell you that accent makes me melt. The other day we were watching a military program and they said the word reconnaissance. Adam asked what they said and what it meant. When he said it I thought I was gonna faint from the way it made me felt. I wanted to jump his bones right there.” Nikita said dreamily.

“Oh boy, my girl has definitely got it bad. Jonesing on the words he says is a sure fire way of saying ‘I am head over heels googoo over this guy’” Carla said polishing her pizza off.

“I know. Who’d have thought huh? Me, Nikita Wolfe, in love?” She said softly.

“Wanna know something funny. Now that I have met Michael and know what love feels like, I can’t imagine how I lived without either of them. Is that weird? I mean we are both so young, is it even true love?” Nikita said thinking.

“What is age? Nikita, love is love. we can’t dictate when it happens to us. We just have to seize it when it does happen and hold on to it as long as we can. Count your blessings babe. Michael is crazy about you. He worships the ground you walk on and he isn’t perfect but he tries his damndest not to hurt you. Even though he might, that effort not to counts for something.” Carla said as they rose to leave.

“When did we switch roles? I am always the calm and cool one and now you are giving me advice.” Nikita said as they walked towards the mall.

“Love makes you do the wacky, Nikki. And you my friend are as wacky in love as they come.” Carla giggled as her friend looked at her.

“Gee thanks. Come on let’s shop till we drop. My dad gave me gobs of money to spend and I intend to do just that.” Carla stated as she looped her arm through Nikita’s as they arrived at the mall.

************

Chuck’s house was loud with activity and music. Groups of teenagers mingled and hung out at his party. Laughter peeled from the living room indicating that more then talking was going on. Birkoff and Michael laughed as a drunk Chuck made out with Andrea in the corner of his house.

“Do you think we should stop them?” Birkoff asked as he handed Michael a beer.

“No, let him. Ever since Julie has been dating Gray he has been in hell. This will either bring him up or make him realize some stuff.” Michael said drinking some of his drink.

“Like what?” Birkoff asked.

“Well, making out with every girl he sees is wrong or a great way to forget.” Michael said softly. His eyes scanned the room looking for the one person he was aching to see.

“So it’s okay for him to rebound with Andrea?” Birkoff asked incredulously.

“No, it’s not. But do you really wanna go over there. I mean she has her hands down his pants. Chuck is my friend but I really don’t want to see any surprises, know what I mean. But if you wanna, be my guest.” Michael said bowing.

“Ahh, no thanks.” Birkoff said. “ Where is Mick?”

“He took the kids to Disneyland. They are staying at a hotel over there.” Michael said smiling as Nikita walked in with Carla.

“There is Carla and Kita.” Michael said as he made his way to them Birkoff following.

“Hi.” Michael said as he hugged Carla and moved to kiss Nikita.

“Hey.” She whispered smelling his cologne.

“How was your day of shopping?” Michael asked finishing his drink.

“It was okay. How was your day with Adam?” She asked smiling at Birkoff and Carla as they went to dance.

“It was great but I missed you a little.” He said.

“Just a little.” Nikita stated with arched eyebrows.

“Dance with me?” Michael asked leading her to the living room.

Nikita snuggled into his neck as he began to lead them in a slow dance. She hugged him close and began to kiss him lightly. She giggled as his fingers tickled her ribs softly.

“I can’t seem to keep my hands or lips off of you Michael.” She whispered.

“It’s okay. I like your lips and hands on me.” He said smiling impishly.

“Michael, can we leave here? I want to take you someplace.” Nikita said looking into his eyes.

“Sure. If you really want to but Kita it’s late.” He said searching her eyes.”

“Trust me.” She whispered kissing him hard on the mouth.

“I trust you with my life.” He said truthfully.

“C’mon handsome. Carla knows where we’ll be.” She said dragging him out without another word.

************

Fifteen minutes later they were standing at the door to his house. He frowned in confusion. He looked at Nikita his green eyes dark with questions.

“Come on.” She said as she got out of the car. She looked over her shoulder and saw Michael following here slowly.

When she got to the front door of his house she opened it and gestured for him to enter. She smiled as he looked at her as if she had grown an extra head but walked in anyway.

Michael stopped at the entrance to his home and saw it was dark with the exception of candles lit in the hallway that led to the play room his family built for him. He looked behind him to Nikita who motioned for him to follow the candles. he sighed as he went and did what she requested.

Nikita was watching his movement and the words poetry in motion sprang to her mind. Michael Samuelle, in his short nineteen years of life, managed to gain a confidence and sense of motion that usually took guys ages to find. He was like a panther in his relaxed state of walking. She sighed as she followed noiselessly behind him.

She stopped as he arrived in the room. She prayed he would like it. She closed her eyes and when she opened them again Michael was looking at her with his eyes surprisingly moist.

“What?” She asked slightly embarrassed.

“When? How?” He whispered softly glancing back at the room then back to her.

“Today. Mick gave me the key. I figured with the children gone and your mum and my dad at that dinner, this would be nice.” She said.

“Go in there. I have to do something. I’ll just be a minute.” She said gently pushing him in as she went into the bathroom across the hall.

She sighed nervously as she glared at herself in the mirror. She prayed quickly that everything went right and that she wouldn’t die of her heart pounding in her chest. She did a quick once over before declaring herself fit for presentation. When she exited the bathroom she heard soft music playing in the room. She smiled as she saw Michael looking towards the door expectedly. She went to him when he extended his hand. She stepped into his strong arms and lost herself in the feeling of him and the words to the song.

So, let them say its wrong for me to love you
They could never feel the way I do when we kiss
When we are close like this

Nikita sighed as Michael kissed her neck his hands cupping her cheeks. She felt him sigh as his hands trembled slightly.

They can't see inside my soul
They can’t know the love we know
All they do is waste their time
They can never change my mind.

Michael moved slowly to her blouse caressing her belly lightly as he lifted the shirt over her head in and tossed it on the floor followed by her bra. He helped her fumbling fingers remove his shirt and pressed her against him his mouth kissing her softly, still swaying to the music.

That’s what my heart says that’s what I listen to
It was my heart feels that tells me what to do
Thats what my heart knows thats the only only truth I know is real
All I hear is what my heart says to me
What my heart says

Nikita looked in his eyes as he caressed her cheek. She watched his eyes roam across her face down to her breasts and back to her face. She kissed his neck her tongue leaving hot trail across his skin leaving him burning for more.

Let them say that I’m a fool to fall so deeply
Cause there will never ever be love so completely
How can they even talk that way

“You are so beautiful.” He whispered as he cupped her breasts with his hands before he moved his mouth to kiss them with all the passion he had. Nikita held his head and moaned softly.

They can’t see you through my eyes
They can’t feel this love inside
All their words don’t meant a thing
They can’t change the way I feel

“I love you, Michael.” She whispered huskily. She smiled at him as his face rose up to meet her eyes. He smiled and kissed her cheek softly as he hugged her.

That’s what my heart says that is what I listen to
It was my heart feels that tells me what to do
It feels so right
Thats what my heart knows thats the only only truth I know is real
What I hear is what my heart says to me
All I hear is what my heart says to me

Nikita struggled to get Michael’s pants off and giggled when she found out why they were so tight. He smiled at her and moved to help her all the while pulling down the zipper to her jeans. Before he pulled them down he glanced at her making sure she was sure about this. His answer was her pulling down her own jeans. He stared at her speechlessly his eyes wandering over her body. She smiled at him completely naked waiting for him to do the same.

And I have never felt so sure about anything
See you are the one the one that I need
It doesn’t matter what they think or what they say
I ’m loving you anyway.

Nikita feasted upon Michael’s naked form like a woman who found water in the middle of the dessert. He looks good even without clothes she thought. Her eyes went back up to his and she took a step into his arms and pressed herself against him. She kissed his lips hard and rubbed her body along his.

All I know is what I feel
That’s what my heart says that is what I listen to
It was my heart feels that tells me what to do
Thats what my heart knows thats the only only truth I know is real
All I hear, all I hear is what my heart says

************

Michael lowered her to the blankets and pillows she had laid out with candles all around them. He broke the kiss and moved her hair so he could look at her. He kissed her mouth and moved his head lower. He stopped at her inner thigh and blew gently on her core. He smiled and looked at her as she shivered slightly.

He moved his mouth towards her and slowly kissed her femininity. She moaned as his tongue slipped inside her stroking her with playfulness and desire. His hand moved to touch the area above his mouth. He smiled against her as she arched into him. His other hand cupped her butt and squeezed it as his mouth continued its assault on her. He felt her hand on his head stroking his hair but also keeping him there a while longer.

Nikita felt on fire. Michael was creating vibrations in her that no one had ever done before. His mouth was making her groan and pant from the exquisite sensations it was creating. She arched against him as she felt his hand stroking her along with his mouth. She said his name softly as his tongue hit a spot that made her vision blur. She bucked her hips so he could touch it again and he didn’t disappoint her. She looked down when she felt Michael remove his mouth. She saw him smiling at her as his hand remained, touching her softly.

“I love you, Kita.” He whispered as he kissed her abdomen looking at her one last time before going back down to his task.

Nikita closed her eyes as they filled with tears, which disappeared when his mouth touched her again with a renewed vigor. He was touching her everywhere all at once. His hand went a little faster and Nikita heard him groan as she bucked slightly under him. Her hands tightened in his hair as her breath came out in gasps. She felt a deep tingling spread across her lower body. The tingling exploded into an sensation that rocked her body when Michael repeatedly hit that spot repeatedly. She yelped softly as his tongue rode the wave with her. She had never felt this in all her life. He gave her one last kiss and moved his way back up to her.

He stoked her hair and kissed her cheek softly as she began to catch her breath. He smiled at her when she opened her eyes, which were a bit foggy, and looked at him. He kissed her lips softly her taste still on his. When he pulled away he stroked her eyebrow with his fingertips.

“Wow.” She whispered.

“We aren’t done yet, baby.” He chuckled as he moved to her breasts.

Nikita closed her eyes as Michael kissed her breasts. His tongue, taking turns, touching her nipples with sure strokes. He bit them gently before sucking on them. She moaned as he moved his mouth up to her neck. She cried out his name when he bit her and suckled the tender area with his mouth. She moved her hands to his face and bought him up to meet her eyes. She brushed his lips with her fingertips before she kissed him. Her tongue pushed its way into his mouth as she kissed him hard. She felt him pull away for air. She turned her face into his hand as it caressed her cheek.

She smiled as she reached under her pillow and pulled out a condom. When Michael moved to take it form her she swatted his hand and pushed him on his back. She kissed him as she trailed one hand down his muscular abdomen her hand playing with his belly button before finding his erection hard and hot under her. She kissed his neck and found the beat of his pulse strong and fast under her lips.

“I like that.” She whispered as she licked it before sucking on that spot briefly. After a second she moved back to her original trail.

She kissed his flat nipples as her hands moved from his manhood and began stroking his muscles. She couldn’t believe what a perfect body he had. Eat your heart out Michelangelo, she thought happily. She moved down to his stomach and grinned as she felt him tense under her lips. She licked her way down to his bellybutton.

“Mon Dieu.” He groaned softly his hand bunching the comforter under them.

She blew on him softly. Her free hand grasped the base of him as her mouth touched the very tip of him. She opened wider and began stoking him as he groaned. Her mouth and hand meeting in the middle before separating to create a slow rhythm.

Michael felt her warm mouth take him in and he nearly lost control. His hands clenched tighter onto the blanket. His eyes opened wide as she did a little twist of her hand and something, he had no idea what, with her tongue that made him breathless. When she ran her tongue along the back of him, he knew he had to stop her before he went mad.

“Kita.” He whispered hoarsely. He met her eyes and begged for her to stop.

She smiled as she gave him one last kiss before rising and opening the condom wrap. She looked at him through seductive eyes and moved her mouth towards his, her hands moving to his arousal. She slipped it over the tip of him as she slowly kissed him as her hands mimicked the motion of her tongue sliding in and out of his mouth. When he moaned she slid it fully on him and kissed him softly.

Michael pushed Nikita onto her back and propped himself up on his side. He looked at her, his eyes dark with passion and love, as he ran a hand lightly over her body. He smiled as he moved to hover on top of her his hands caressing her face. He kissed her and looked very concerned all of a sudden.

“What is it?” Nikita asked softly touching his hair.

“I don’t want to hurt you. Tell me if I do.” He whispered nuzzling her cheek, his accent thick.

“I promise.” She whispered kissing him softly touched by his concern.

He looked into her eyes as he lowered himself slowly into her. He felt her tightness and her body tense up as he entered her. He stopped for a minute his eyes searching her face. When she looked at him, and he saw she was okay, he pushed into her more deeply. When he stopped her fingers were digging in his back. He propped himself up on his elbows and looked at concern etched on his face.

“Are you okay?” He asked his heart worried that he had hurt her.

“I’m fine.” She whispered clenching him with her inner walls.

He smiled as he kissed her and moved slowly inside her. He moaned his body reacting to her. He kissed her again as his hand moved to her breast squeezing it. He withdrew until he was almost out of her then thrusting slowly back in. His body was reacting to her in ways he never thought possible. All at once he wanted to touch every part of her he could.

“This may be a little quick.” He said breathlessly, his head resting on her neck.

“I don’t think I could hold on to long either.” She whispered chuckling softly. It turned into a moan as Michael looked at her and began thrusting slowly into her.

Nikita felt like she was home. Michael’s movements making her feel like she never felt before. He touched her in places she never knew could feel pleasure. His mouth creating sensations that intensified the one he was creating in her lower body. This was totally different then before. She was full with him inside her and it felt better then his tongue. And I thought that was great, she thought comically.

She wrapped her legs around him as all coherent thoughts fled. She whispered urging him to go faster. She felt him quicken his pace as he bent his head to kiss her breast, her neck before lingering on her lips. The feeling of him sliding in and out of her was too much for her to bear.

She sighed as she clenched her walls around his erection and heard him softly moan in her ear. She felt a fire starting in her and felt it growing. She raked her hands down his back her breath coming in short labored gasps.

Michael looked at her. Her face was flushed, her hair mused, her lips swollen and thought she was gorgeous. He was sweating with the strain of holding back. She was so tight and her moans and sighs were driving him mad. He knew she was close. He quickened his pace and felt her arch up under him. He kissed her as he felt her orgasm take over her body before he followed suit.

Nikita heard Michael moan as his body went rigid and he moan again against her lips. She felt him jerking on top of her his release coming violently and intensely.

She cradled him as he collapsed on top of her. She kissed his neck as he struggled to catch his breath an occasional shudder running through him.

When he caught his breath he looked at her his eyes bright green with emotion as tears rolled down her cheeks. He kissed her before moving off of her. He pulled her against his chest and they embraced each other.

“Thank you Michael.” Nikita whispered softly kissing his nipple as she sniffled.

“Thank you for what?” Michael asked softly.

“For loving me.” Nikita whispered looking at him.

“It’s a dirty job but I love doing it.” He said caressing her back wiping at her tears.

She moved up to his face and caressed his chin. Her eyes danced with happiness. and she smiled.

“You were right. This is fun. I think I could get used to this.” She said kissing him.

“You could huh? Well anytime anywhere, I’m available.” Michael whispered leaning against her head as she tucked it in his neck.

Michael felt his eyes drifting down but had to say something to her. He struggled to open his eyes and found her looking at him. He smiled sleepily and stroked her cheek with the hand that wasn’t wrapped around her.

“Thank you for trusting me enough, Nikita. I love you.” He said softly.

“I love you too, Michael. Go to sleep.” She said and held him as sleep claimed him and she followed shortly after.

************

Michael woke up slowly as he felt some movement next to him. He yawned as he looked at his watch and winced at the time. It was almost four o’clock in the morning. He looked to the incredible person nestled in his arms, the remenants of the soft candlelight making her look other worldly. He smiled as he remembered what they just did. He smelled her hair and held her closer to him.

“I’m trying to sleep here,” came the muffled voice.

“Sorry.” He muttered loosening his grip.

“Mhmm, what time is it?” She asked yawning.

“Four in the morning. How are you feeling?” He asked softly.

“I’m fine. A little sleepy.” She said looking into his eyes.

“You and me both. That tickles.” He stated chuckling as her fingers ran lightly over the side of his ribs.

Michael grabbed her hand and kissed it before intertwining their fingers. He sighed as he closed his eyes. He opened them when he felt Nikita staring at him. He saw her biting her lower lip nervously.

“What?”

“This is so stupid. Don’t laugh or get mad but...uhm...Michael, was I okay?” She asked her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

“What?” Michael looked at her in surprise.

“Nikita, that is a ridiculous question. You were more then okay. You were perfect, you were magnificent.” He stated each sentence punctuated with a soft kiss.

“Thank you, Michael.” She whispered.

“No need to thank me. I should be thanking you, you were making me crazy. Which, by the way, I wanted to ask you about. Where did you learn to do all that stuff you did to me?” He asked smiling in satisfaction.

“Honestly?” She said hesitantly.

“That’s usually the best way.” He replied stroking her eyebrow.

“I read about a years worth of Cosmopolitan and Redbook. I didn't know if I had done them right.” She replied her cheeks flushing even redder as she swatted Michael.

“Ow. I’m sorry. I don’t mean to laugh but I didn’t know those things actually gave that much detail.” He said chuckling.

“They do and it worked. I don’t have much experience and you do, so I wanted to make it good for you.” She said softly.

She looked at him as his laughter stopped. An intense look entered his eyes as he held her face gently in his hands, his thumbs running over her lips. She closed her eyes as he kissed her his tongue lightly teasing her lips.

“You didn’t have to read any magazine to please me. All you have to do is love me and kiss me and I am on fire.” He said huskily and moved his body so he faced her instead of her laying on him.

“I thought I was the only one that had that problem in this relationship.” She told him giggling.

“Well, now you know you aren’t.” He nudged his leg between her legs as he hugged her. His head moved up sharply as she winced.

“I’m okay.” She reassured him.

“You know, I never in my wildest dreams thought I could feel what I did last night.” She said kissing his shoulder as he reluctantly moved his head back to her neck.

“Like what?”

“Well, you know Michael. I thought it was all about pain but after I adjusted and we started moving I felt free.” She tried to explain her words coming out in pauses. “No words can describe what I am feeling.”

Michael felt her sigh in frustration. He smiled against her neck. He said something in French but it was muffled in the nape of her neck.

“Huh?”

“Je t’aime.” He said kissing her before yawning.

“I love you, too, Michael. What do you say we get some sleep before dawn breaks.” Nikita whispered leaning her head on his shoulder.

“Sounds good. Good night, Kita.” He said closing his eyes fast asleep.

“Night.” She replied following suit.

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Michael closed his eyes gratefully as the bell rang. He began gathering his stuff and walked out the door. He smiled as he saw Nikita leaning against his locker waiting for him with a smile just for him.

“Hey beautiful. How long have you been out here?” He asked hugging her.

“A few minutes. I finished my test early and thought I’d surprise you.” She replied stepping aside to let him get into his locker.

Michael nodded his head as he grabbed the books he had homework in. He closed his locker and held out his hand and made his way outside with Nikita following in tow.

As they walked to his car Nikita was talking to Chuck about some math. Michael just walked lost in thoughts. It had been two weeks since he and Nikita made love. They had agreed to take it slow and to not make it a habit. He looked at her and smiled.

“So how is it going with your mom?” Chuck asked.

“I haven’t really talked to her since Christmas. She has called a few times but I haven’t been home.” Nikita replied looking at her feet as they walked.

“Just be patient. It’ll all work out soon. Well I gotta go. Thanks for helping me with that math problem it was starting to piss me off.” He said waving at them as he went towards his car.

Nikita looked at Michael as he opened the door for her before going to his side of the car. She watched as he started his car and began to drive. She felt so different since he had came into her life. She felt as if he had taken all the bad stuff and made it disappear.

“I think I’m going to talk to my mother when she calls again.” She told him as they stopped at a light.

“What you said the night of our argument was true. I can’t go on hating her. It’ll only hurt me more. Besides you are just what the doctor ordered, I don’t feel like I have to punish her anymore. I’m not saying we are going to be best friends but maybe we can sometimes go out whenever she is in town or call each other once or twice a year.” She added with a chuckle.

“I’m glad. She has changed, Kita. I’m sure she will be very thankful.” He stated holding her hand.

She kissed his hand and stared into his eyes. She smiled at him and kissed him quickly. A car horn interrupted their moment. Michael started and grinned sheepishly as he began to drive again.

Nikita smiled, her hand clasped in his. Things were definitely good.

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Not sure about this ending but oh well. There is a sequel trying to make its way through my fog clouded brain, as well as another story entirely. Anywho, thank you to everyone for reading and all the comments. You guys are the best!!

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