SomewhereNotHere

Michael gazed at the beautiful tall blonde that approached him. She looked radiant in the black evening gown, her hair pulled up in a twist. Simply breathtaking. Diamond earrings sparkled as they hung from her delicate earlobes. Nikita put her hand in his, joining him on the dance floor.

A sultry female voice accompanied with slow, moody music filled the room.

I remember when you came, I can just recall that day

That day she was brought into Section, she was a street kid, her hair in dreads, dirt smudges decorating her face. Scared and alone. Even in the white room, after being cleaned up, she looked wild and scared. And alone.

Unexpected, undetected, if I'd have known I still would have done it

So much time had passed. The woman that stood before him held confidence and beauty. A light amount of make-up decorated her strong features. Her inner beauty showed through, even after all this time in Section. Did he regret bringing her in? An innocent. He couldn't. For his world before Nikita no longer existed.

So little time, so long to wait. A paradise within your eyes

Those sparkling blue eyes. That reached down into his soul. How he longed to just sweep her off the dance floor...spend the night in her arms. Together.

All the things I could tell you. All the things I could show you

If only he were free to bear his soul to her. He trusted Nikita implicitly. However, their bondage to Section always stood in the way.

You're my waking thought. You're the smile on my lips
I dream, I see your face. I see and dream of you

You were safe and warm. I was in your hands
We were moved in time to another space
Somewhere - not here. Somewhere not here.

If only they could be somewhere, not here. Things would be different. Instead they had to settle for stolen moments. Like this one.

So little time. So little time

You were safe and warm. I was in your hands
We were moved in time. To another space
A thousand miles away - I'd like to fly to you

The handsome couple danced, so absorbed with each other. Their bodies swayed as one. They were unaware of the many eyes watching them. Admiring their beauty.

I immerse myself
I dream - I see your face
I see - I dream of you

Michael closed his eyes for a moment. Even with his eyes closed he still could see her face. He memorized every detail, every nuance.

If you were here we'd watch.
If you were here we'd see
You're my waking thought
You're the smile on my lips

"You are the lightness in my soul, " Michael thought as eyes refocused on Nikita's face.

You were safe and warm. I was in your hands
We were moved in time - to another space
Somewhere not here. I know you are
Somewhere not here

The people around them no longer existed. They were alone. Moving to the music. Moving together. As one.

You're my waking thought. You're the smile on my lips
Are you thinking of me? Do I invade your sleep?

A paradise - a paradise within your eyes

They just stared into each other's eyes, enraptured.

Birkoff's voice brought the pair back to their reality. "Michael, Jarod is making his move."

"Everyone to second position." Michael stated calmly. His fingers traced Nikita's face, sorry that their moment had to come to an end.

I remember when you came, I can just recall that day
Somewhere not here. Somewhere not here
Somewhere

For now, Section was their reality. A reality they couldn't escape. At least for now.

SomewhereNotHere, by Alpha, from their album ComeFromHeaven

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