Michael POV

Nikita, her name was Nikita. And ever since I had first laid eyes on her in the computer lab, she had been in my thoughts. I even dreamed about her once ... Though I would not admit it to anyone - not even Birkhoff, whom I trusted more than anyone in Division.

I hadn't felt this way in forever and was in Division for the last time I had felt in love. My love, my family was taken away from me and for that i was seeking revenge but the only way to get it was to work as second in command with Percy as a part of Division. Percy's promise to help e seek revenge on Kasim was what kept me going but since I had met Nikita, I have felt as if a new reason had been discovered.

I remember promising myself that I would never fall in love again, no after the death of my beloved Elizabeth. But ever since I saw Nikita snapping at one of her fellow recruits with her funny comeback a part of me had become intrigued. Her soft smile as she walked out of the computer lab made me want to follow her and ask what the heck she could be smiling about, especially since she was stuck in the dark hole that was her "home." She colored my every thought, making my world seem like it had slowed down and gone from being black and white to a new colorful start.

Nikita POV

"Michael! Wait!" I quickened my pace to match his and just as I was behind him he turned around.

I could tell he was in a good mood. My cue that I could play around and he wouldn't get all serious on me as easily.

"What?" he was doing his best to keep up a serious face but I could see through his facade.

"I was just wondering what you and nerd are up to this weekend. i want out of here."

The sound of his laughter filled the hallway and I couldn't help but wish it was just us, alone, away from the lies and betrayals. I wanted to be with him and just him.

"Well... If you'd like we could go get something and bring it back here for you but YOU cannot leave this place."

"Typical Michael, always unwilling to bend the rules even for me, sweet little Nikita."

"Oh I break rules, I am doing it now."

I snorted, "Yeah right by doing wha-"

Before I could finish the sentence he closed the gap between us and leaned his head down to kiss me.

An alarm went off waking me from my dream... It couldn't have been a dream though, it felt so real. His lips soft against mine but urgent as if he had wanted to kiss me for years but just never had the courage to do so. I had to stop thinking of Michael, he is second in command, Percy's lapdog, my mentor, and possibly he was going to be the one to make me go crazy if his face kept intruding my thoughts.

I sighed and rolled out of my recruit bed, it felt so stiff and I couldn't wait until I became a field agent.