Title: Weakness Inside Me
Rating: K
Spoilers: Mid-season 2 finale
Pairing: Angsty, unresolved and slightly onesided Skyeward
Summary: She woke a weakness inside him and it still held him hostage even as her bullets ripped through his skin.
AN: In the last day of work before the holiday break I'm doing nothing but watching ship videos on youtube, in between eating massive amounts of food that is definitely not Weight Watchers friendly (stupid baby weight) and playing Phase 10. Perks to being the boss. Saw a vid that had that line in it and it spurred this little one shot.
I spin and the world spins with me. The force of the bullets ripping through my skin send me to my knees. The one thing I'd come to save, to protect was stepping past me tossing my own advice back in my face. Never turn your back on your enemy. Was that what I had become? An enemy to take down and crush before moving on to the next target. Was I the reason that her bright heart was now hidden behind steel armor?
She was so much stronger now. Strategic. Decisive. May had done what I couldn't or wouldn't. Maybe Garrett had been right about not forming attachments. Maybe the bullets wouldn't hurt so much if they'd come from someone else, someone I didn't love. Maybe I could've truly stepped away and fulfilled my mission for Hydra if I hadn't sold my soul to her. If she wasn't my weakness.
I'd kept my promise to her. I promised I would never lie to her again. I hadn't. She was my weakness. It was awake and aware. Pacing inside me like an animal held against its will. It had tasted freedom in those precious few moments when our lips had met, when I'd held her close. It wanted out again. I just don't know if I'd be able to live through it.