Disclaimer: I do not own RED. Unfortunately.
A/N: Apologies for not updating sooner - I've been a little busy. Thank you so much to everyone who's following this story! This is a short story in which Victoria meets Ivan again whislt she's on an assignment. I hope you like it. Please take the time to review, and let me know what you think? There should be more on the way soon. Enjoy :) x
Title taken from 'Someone Somewhere in Summertime' by Simple Minds.
Chapter 3
SHADOWS
- Victoria gets to know Ivan a little more -
She spots the well hidden form of a man standing behind her immediately, his shadow standing just out of the shadowy alley. She can't hide her curiosity and quickly turns to face him; her gun half down by her side.
"Hello Victoria."
His voice is unmistakable; he shouldn't even be here. She quirks an eyebrow as he comes closer, clad in winter gear, smiling. Victoria shakes her head, knowing she should focus on her mission. "What are you doing here?"
Ivan shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly. "I'm on an assignment."
"Really? Looks like you're quite busy," Victoria says almost amusedly as she regains her concentration. His eyes have that mischievous look again, glistening in the white winter snow as he smirks at her. His laugh is low and gentle. She doesn't realise how close they are until he speaks again. "I've missed you."
Victoria raises her gun slowly; her attention is elsewhere. She frowns, now aware that their position could be quite easily compromised. Ivan notices her unease, and nudges her arm. "Don't worry, I took care of them."
She stares at him for a moment, uncertain. "All of them?"
"Yes."
Victoria smiles; she likes him just that little bit more.