Disclaimer: I do not own RED or any of its amazing characters.
A/N: Hello everyone. Hope you are all well? I am so so sorry I haven't updated this story since June *hides* I had an incident in October last year and was in hospital for a month and am still recovering now, but I'm still scribbling in amidst my sky-high pile of university work. Anyway, thank you for bearing with me and I hope you enjoy this update. Any criticism or thoughts are very welcome. Please leave a review if you have the time :) x
Title taken from 'Someone Somewhere in Summertime' by Simple Minds.
Chapter 7
IN SUMMERTIME
- Victoria and Ivan meet in Paris -
In summertime she smiles when he takes her out for coffees and helps her forget the emotionless world revolving around them, spiraling motionlessly and living for the moments that they have together.
In summertime he kisses her cheek and strokes her hair, laughing when she rubs his stubble lovingly as they walk endlessly through the star-lit parks.
In summertime she laughs at his jokes and loves it when he holds her close, whispering gently that he'll always wait for her no matter what happens.
In summertime she loves him, and doesn't have to fear for their lives, knowing that together they can overcome the world and stand for something good.
In summertime he forgets about war and conflicts, and loses himself in her soft smile, unwilling to imagine a life without her, and wondering if he would ever be able to let her go.
In summertime she takes photographs, freezing them in a time when they were only themselves and didn't have to hide behind false facades and lies.
In summertime their hearts collide, and he tenderly takes her hand and kisses her beneath the light of the lampposts, her arms wrapped tightly around his shoulders, reluctant to let go.