Disclaimer: I do not own The 4400.
A Courtship Story
By: phoniexchild
Summary: …to the style of two geeks in love.
Rating: T
Author's Notes: This is in the style of the 50 word prompt.
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attention
To be completely honest - it all started when she noticed his attentions.
burning
She had a burning need to prove herself; he had a burning need to prove himself to her.
coffee
Somewhere along the line, their morning coffee ritual became a need.
dark
The first time he kisses her was under the night sky.
eye
His eyes are hidden by glasses - she enjoys this symbolism.
farewells
Every time she goes to meet another 4400, he sees her off.
gentle
He's always so gentle with her.
hell
The first time he cusses, she's as surprised as he is - only she laughs and he smiles back.
ink
The first time April walks in on them kissing, she just smirks and baffles Marco by asking if he likes tattoos.
jittery
One night during a date, he's awfully jittery and she doesn't know why - til she sees the ring.
key
She has a long talk with Maia, then Marco, before she gives him a copy of her key.
lock
Getting a lock on her bedroom door was one of the best investments Diana ever made.
midnight
She was in love with Marco for some time, but the realization was like the clock striking midnight.
need
Even thought Marco and Maia get along beautifully, she still needs to make sure it's true.
option
She use to think she had options, but looking at Marco sleeping, she realizes she never truly did.
power
After the power outage, neither Diana nor Marco can do it - only Maia can reset the VCR.
quiet
Quiet is overrated, Diana thinks as Marco and Diana giggle helplessly.
regret
The only regret is she waited so long.
smirk
Maia flashes Diana a slightly disturbing smirk the morning after Marco spends the night for the first time.
tears
The light glistens off the gold of the ring and the tears gathering in her eyes.
umbrella
The one time Diana forgets her umbrella, Marco is there with his own and an offer for lunch sometime.
view
At first glance she thought him cute, but harmless - then she smiled at her.
whisper
He likes to whisper in her ear about how he loves her and how he'll prove it.
X
Men were always the variable in her life, but now she finally has the answer to the math problem of her life.
yes
"Oh my-I…yes."
zenith
She's at her loudest when he brings her high enough.