The things you think about when you're meant to be working, hehe. I'd rather think about my favoruite couple than work anyday. Hope you enjoy, maybe a few Chapters.
Love Is Alive
James Bond/M
James had just finished his latest mission when he walked into the building and headed for M's office. It had just gone 4pm and Eve Moneypenny had already headed home. He saw the door to M's office was slightly open and he overheard her ranting at Gareth Mallory about using her staff for his little errands. When he heard the phone slam down he decided to venture into the lions den.
"Hey."
"Bond, you're back."
"Plane got in about an hour ago."
"Take a seat."
He closed the door behind him and went to take a seat across from her. As she looked over the report she was holding, he could see the shadows under her eyes from lack of sleep, she'd only been back at work for 3 months and yet it looked as though she'd never been away.
"Well Bond, aside from a few damages it looks as though your mission was a successful one."
"It was Ma'am."
"Any injuries, do you need to have medical check you out."
"Just a few bruised ribs, nothing to worry about."
"Are you sure."
"You know me M."
"Mmmm, well then. Good work Bond."
"Thank you…..So, how are you."
She looked up from the report she was reading, taken by surprise by his question.
"I'm alright, why do you ask."
"We've barely seen each other since you came back, this mission took me away for longer than planned."
"Yes, sorry about that. It was unavoidable I'm afraid."
"You look tired." He said softly.
She looked at him and saw worry on his face. She gave him a half hearted smile and got up to pour them both a drink. He watched her intently and could see she still had a small limp in her step. She walked back over and placed his drink in front of him.
"Whiskey alright." She asked.
"Thanks. What's wrong with you." He asked, suddenly.
"Nothing's wrong Bond."
"You're a crap liar M."
"Am I now. Look, I'm alright, I'm just tired, that's all. Stop fussing"
"They threw you in at the deep end then, did they?"
"Something like that."
"You need a break."
"Would be nice, wouldn't it."
"Then take one."
"Don't be ridiculous Bond, I can't just take a bloody holiday when I feel like it."
"Of course you can."
"I've just come back."
"Yes and clearly too soon."
"I am more than capable of doing my job Bond."
James got up from his seat and went round to where M sat and knelt down beside her a looked up at her.
"I didn't say that you weren't capable of doing your job, did I."
"That's what it sounded like."
"Well I'm sorry if it came across that way. You rushed back instead of giving yourself time to heal properly."
"If I'd stayed away any longer then Mallory would have had my job."
"We would never would have allowed that to happen you know."
"Yes I know you all would have backed me, sorry."
"All I'm talking about is a week, just to relax."
"I can't, it's not fair to Tanner. He's taken on a lot in my absence."
"Yes and he coped, another week won't kill him and you know he'd do it, for you."
"To be honest I don't really do hoildays anymore."
"Why."
"I could ask you the same."
"It's no fun on your own."
"Exactly, it was always David I went with and now that he's gone, well like you said, it's no fun on your own."
"You haven't had a break in 6 years." He asked, shocked.
"And when was the last time you were on holiday."
"Cyprus, 2 years ago. You have to get away from here."
"Are you trying to get rid of me."
"God no, it's just that after everything that happened with Silva."
James saw pain flash through her eyes at the mention of his name.
"You haven't had time to get over it, you nearly died because of him…"
"YES, I KNOW THAT…."
"I didn't mean to upset you."
"No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled."
James took hold of her hands that she had placed firmly on her lap and forced her to look at him.
"Come with me." He said.
"What."
"On holiday, come with me."
"Bond don't be ridiculous."
"What's ridiculous about it."
"You don't want to go on holiday with an old woman."
"You're not old."
"I'm older than you, I'd slow you down. Having me tagging along while you try your luck with the ladies."
"You do know I'm not actually like that. What I do with the ones you know about, that's just part of the job. Actually I haven't been out on a proper date with any woman in god knows how long."
"You surprise me." She smiled.
James eyes lit up when she smiled at him. It was the first time he's seen her smiled since Silva.
"In all seriousness M, why not. We both have leave due and Bill won't mind holding the fort for a week."
"Bond I…."
"We don't have to go abroad if you don't want too. Anywhere you want to go, your choice."
"We'd kill each other in a matter of days."
"There's only one way to find out." He winked.
"I don't think I could handle being on a plane with my hip at the moment."
"That's fine then you choose where you want to go and your wish will be my command."
"Anywhere I want."
"Anywhere."
"Alright, there is somewhere I want to go."
"Good, name it."
"I want to go back to Scotland."
"What, why would you want to go back there."
"Bond…"
"After what happened up there, why would you.."
"Closure Bond and anyway, there are other parts of Scotland besides Skyfall. I just need somewhere quiet, away from the chaos of London."
"Okay, Scotland it is."
"You know you don't have to do this."
"I want too." He smiled.
"I'll ask Tanner about standing in for me."
"I'll get online have a look around." James said, getting up to leave.
"Bond."
"Yes."
"I want to talk to you about what happened up there."
"Where."
"At Skyfall, about what happened between us."
"I didn't think you'd heard me."
"I know I was in and out of conciousness but yes, I heard you."
"Later okay." He smiled.
"Very well, later."
She sat back in her chair as James left her office and closed her eyes.
To Be Continued...
