Hey guys! Sorry, but I deleted my Footloose story. I love the story and the movie, but I just lost my inspiration to finish it. So, in exchange, I'm starting this two-shot. It's gonna be a great story in my opinion. Anyways, I'm sorry for all those who liked the Footloose story, but I hope you like this story just as much!
Enjoy!
Skye sat alone in the falling snow just outside the bus. She didn't care that she was freezing in her gray tank top, plaid pajama bottoms and black slippers. She couldn't sleep and she needed to clear her mind. Whenever she had this problem at the orphanage, she would always just go outside and look at the stars. Since it was snowing, there were no stars showing. Even so, Skye just sat there staring at the falling snowflakes.
"You'll freeze if you stay out here." A voice called from behind her. She recognized that voice anywhere.
"I don't care, Ward." She called back without looking. Ward sighed and looked at the young hacker. He turned and walked back into the bus. A minute later, Skye felt the warm fabric of a blanket fall on her shoulders. She looked to see Ward sit next to her the snow. "What's this for?"
"I can't let you freeze before your first real mission." Ward answered. Skye accepted that answer and wrapped the blanket tighter around her petite frame. After a minute or two in silence, Ward spoke up, "What are you doing out here?"
Skye sighed. "Clearing my head." Ward gave her a confused look. "At the orphanage, whenever I needed to clear my head, I would go outside and look at the stars. Since there's no stars because of the snow, I'm just watching the snowflakes." Ward nodded in understanding. They sat for another moment in silence before she spoke again, "I'm nervous. And scared."
Ward sighed and took a chance. He reached over to put an arm around her shoulders. She was shocked for a moment before relaxing and leaning into his side. "I know." Ward said, "I could tell from the way you're hands were shaking slightly all day after Coulson told us the mission."
Skye sat up straight and faced Ward fully, "But what if I say something wrong and screw everything up?" She asked. Tears were threatening to fall from her eyes, but she wouldn't let them. "Didn't you say this guy has the power to shoot lightning out of his fingertips or whatever? What if he realizes I'm with SHIELD and he shoots me?"
"Then you'll be prepared to defend yourself." Ward said, "And even if you feel you can't, remember that I'll be on the mission with you. All you need to do is call me on the com-set and I'll come running in."
"To rescue me for the billionth time." Skye muttered.
"And I'm okay with that." He reassured her, "Skye, I know how you feel. You wanna know what my biggest fear right now is?" Skye looked at him expectantly, "That one day, I'm gonna be too late. That you're gonna be in danger and I won't be able to save you. That scares the shit out of me."
It was now Skye's turn to reassure him, "I know that day is not gonna be for a long time, if ever." Skye looked down at the ground and played with a loose string on the blanket. "Why do you care so much?" She looked back at him. No one knew this, but they had secretly fallen for one another. Skye wondered if that was the reason to why he cared.
Ward sighed before answering, "I don't know." Skye looked up at the falling snow, searching for something to say. Ward saw a single tear roll down her cheek. He knew she was just as terrified as he was. He placed a hand on her cheek and wiped the tear from her face. When his hand left her cheek, Skye looked back at him. Suddenly, as if pushed by unknown forces, she leaned forward and crashed her lips to his.
She pulled away as suddenly as she had done it. Ward instantly missed the feeling he got from that. "I-I'm sorry." She stammered, "I don't know what came over me. I just… I'm sorry."
"Don't be." Ward said simply. He now took the initiative and placed his lips on hers. She was shocked for a moment before responding to it. The kiss was gentle, loving and everything Skye had ever imagined. Her hands went up to cup his face. The moment her ice-cold fingertips touched his cheeks, he pulled away reluctantly. He took her hands in his. "You're freezing." Skye shrugged as if it was no big deal. "We need to get back inside."
Skye didn't object when he picked her up bridal style and carried her to her bunk. Laying her down, he turned to go. He stopped when he felt her hand grab his. He turned back to her. "Please." She pleaded quietly, "Stay."
He smiled a little. "Always." He said, barely above a whisper. Now it was her turn to smile. She scooted over and he climbed into the bed with her. He wrapped an arm around her waist as she laid her head on his chest. She treasured the safety and security she felt in his arms. As darkness came over her, her thoughts weren't filled with worries and fears. They were filled with thoughts of how much she loved the one and only Grant Ward.
The next night, Skye took a deep breath as she stepped out of her bunk. The mission was to go to this party where a "gifted" was supposed to be and try to convince him to go to SHIELD. The team believed the mission would be good for Skye's training and she could "sweet-talk" this guy. She stepped out in the dress she was wearing to the party. It was a semi-formal party, so Simmons helped Skye pick a dress. It was sleeveless, blood red, and went down to her knees. She had black flats on and a black belt around her waist.
She looked in the mirror and nervously played with her hair. She saw Ward come up behind her so she turned to face him. He could see the nervousness in her eyes, so he just simply pulled her into his arms. She wrapped her arms tightly around him, taking in the security he provided. He placed a kiss at the top of her head and rubbed her back soothingly.
"Skye, Ward." Coulson's voice came from behind them. Skye reluctantly pulled out of Ward's arms. They turned to face Coulson. He held up to earpieces, "These are for you."
Skye and Ward took the pieces and placed them in their ears. Skye made sure to hide hers with her hair. Skye took another deep breath. Ward turned to her and cupped her face in his hands, "Call me if you need help." He pointed to the earpiece.
"Just a call away." Skye said with a forced smile. Ward leaned down and placed his lips on hers. Skye immediately felt a little safer. When he pulled away, she said, "It's time to go."
He took her hand and laced their fingers together. Coulson and May led them to the cargo hold. They got in a SHIELD van and Coulson took the driver's seat. The drive was silent with Skye leaning her head on Ward's shoulder for security. As they reached the destination, Coulson turned to the pair. "Good luck, Skye." He said simply. She just nodded in response.
With trembling hands, Skye opened the door and walked towards the party, leaving Ward and Coulson in the car for back up if things went south. Before she disappeared, Skye turned back to Ward who gave her a small smile. She blew him a kiss, turned and walked into the party.
Inside the party, Skye walked around, looking for the gifted one. She touched her earpiece. "Fitzsimmons, am I getting close?" She asked.
"Let's see," Simmons answered, "Oh. He's the one in the dark blue shirt and black blazer on your right."
Skye turned to her right and saw the guy they were talking about. He was about Ward's height with dirty blond hair and brown eyes. "You can do this, Skye." Ward's voice said through her earpiece. She took a deep breath and walked over to him.
Back in the van, Ward was having a hard time not exploding from the way this gifted, a guy named Randle Nichols, was flirting with Skye. He had to try not to run in there and punch the guy out when he said, "How about we go somewhere more private?"
Skye just giggled a little and said, "Sure." She took his hand and he led her to the backyard. She hoped Ward knew that she was faking the flirting. She would never flirt with anyone but him. The snow started falling softly as they reached a secluded part of the estate. It was under a snow-covered cliff. Skye stood facing him, under the ledge. "What do you want to do?" She said seductively.
"Oh, give it up, SHIELD agent." He said harshly.
"What?" Skye asked in shock. How did he find out? "What are you talking about?"
"Don't play dumb." He spat, "I saw you talking on your com-set." Skye mentally scolded herself for being so careless. "You just want to 'contain' me! I've heard about your shit organization."
"Please." Skye pleaded, "We can help you. We can protect you."
"Protect me?" Randle repeated, "You just want to treat me like a fucking human lab rat!" Skye started to reach up to her com-set to call for back up when he yelled, "Don't even think about calling for any back up. They won't find you."
Skye was about to ask what he meant when he motioned like he was lifting something heavy. Skye's eyes went wide as she saw lightning come down from the sky and gather in his hands. Once enough was gathered, he shot his hands at the ledge above Skye. She looked up in time to see all the snow that was on the ledge falling on top of her. After the lightning show, Randle looked in victory at the huge pile of snow covering Skye. He straightened his blazer and started walking back to the party.
"Coulson, Ward." Fitz's alarmed voice rang through their earpieces, "We lost contact with Skye." Coulson nodded at Ward, who was already out the door. "The last place she was is on the north edge of the estate."
Ward and Coulson ran as fast as they could to Skye's location. On the way there, they met Randle. Coulson apprehended him while Ward ran towards the north edge. Coulson handed Randle over to other SHIELD agents and ran with Ward. Ward suddenly stopped in his tracks. Coulson caught up and saw what had happened. "Skye." Coulson and Ward whispered in unison.
"I have to get her." Ward said with determination clear in his voice. He knelt down and started digging through the snow.
Coulson put a hand on his shoulder. "Ward, she could've never survived that." He said sadly.
"I won't believe that until I see it!" Ward yelled and continued digging. Coulson sighed and realized it was pointless to argue with him.
After what felt like minutes of digging in the cold snow, Ward felt his hand brush over something that wasn't snow. A couple strokes later, Ward uncovered Skye's face. He reached under it and lifted her out of the snow. He laid her head on his lap. She was ice-cold. Ward looked up at Coulson. The older agent looked at Skye's body in sadness. He thought of Skye as his own daughter. This was just a sad way to go. Ward still had hope so he gently pressed two fingers to her neck and felt for her pulse. He looked up at Coulson again. "She's still alive!" Ward cried in happiness.
"What?"
"She's still alive!" Ward repeated and picked Skye up bridal style. He started running towards the van with Coulson on his heels. "We have to get her back to the bus!"
"Fitzsimmons!" Coulson yelled into his com-set, "Skye's still alive. Be prepared to take care of her when we get there!"
"On it!" The duo said back and went around the lab preparing for Skye.
Coulson and Ward finally got back in the van after what felt like an eternity. "Drive!" Ward commanded Coulson as he got in the back seat with Skye still in his arms. Coulson got the car started and drove as fast as he could. Ward held the ice-cold Skye close to him. "Please," He whispered to her, "Please, don't leave me."
Oooooh! Drama! Will Skye survive? Will Ward not lash out on everyone because of this? Find out in part II of "Always"
Quote of the Day: An idea that is not dangerous, is unworthy of being called an idea at all –Oscar Wilde
Song Suggestion: Even If It Kills Me –Caitlyn Taylor Love
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