[center][h1] [color=f49ac2]Nikki[/color] and[color=f7941d] Vincent[/color] [/h1][/center]
[center] collaboration with [@Demonic Angel] [/center]

Vincent heard the child cry. His eyes fluttered opened only to feel Nikki beating him to the punch. She didn't seem to notice that he was scrolled out a little. The man grunted as his lower half was hit, forcing him to curl up in a ball, only to get hit in the shoulder. He wasn't mad or upset. The guy thought it was rather awesome in a way. Like the young woman would make an excellent mother one day. After the leader apologized the Irish man waved his hand. [Color=orange]" It's no big deal. I'm just glad you were able to get to Gracie in time."[/color]

He frowned when Nikki said that the bed was all his. For some reason Vincent felt better if they were in the same place, as if it was destiny or something weird like that. He shifted out of bed, grabbing the blankets before walking toward the mats, he covered the leader up then laid next to her. [Color=orange]" There. That's better."[/color] the man said giving her a kiss on the cheek without thinking. Instantly he froze.

Nikki smiled in the dark. She closed her eyes and snuggled back against him. [color=f49ac2]"You are warm."[/color] She murmured. She pulled the covers up around her neck and folded them down just a little. Within a few minutes Nikki was asleep.

She was dreaming that same dream again. It was about that first day. Seeing her mother being eaten and having to put her and her neighbor down. How she had felt having to figure out how to kill dead people and blood...lots and lots of blood. Blood on her future as it died. Nolan's blood. Her father who never made it home's blood. The worst was her fear of something happening to Gracie. In her dream baby Grace turned into a crawling dead baby covered in blood. It was at this point that she woke up gasping for air and sat up shaking hard. She looked at the baby next to her in her little bed. Nikki couldn't help the tears as they silently rolled down her face.

[Color=orange]" Are you okay Nikki?"[/color] Vincent asked in a concerned voice as he sat up. It was the shaking inside his arms that had awoken him. Then again the guy had always been a light sleeper from childhood. His hand went to her shoulder as he pulled her close into a hug. [Color=orange]" It's okay. Everything will be alright. Do you want to talk it over tonight or tomorrow?"[/color]

Nikki wiped her tears and buried her face in his chest. She nodded and propped her arm up. [color=f49ac2]"I've been having a dream everynight for the last week or so. Since Eric died he is now in it too. I keep seeing the video of his head getting blown off and now Gracie gets turned in my dream."[/color] Nikki shoved her hair back out of her face. [color=f49ac2]"If something happens to her I...." 
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A thought ocurred to her, [color=f49ac2]"Didn't you say that Clara was sneaking out? Why don't you ask James to sit outside her door overnight. That way we'll know if she tries."[/color] Nikki at that moment looks more like a scared young woman verses a fierce leader.

The man thought for a second before speaking. [Color=orange]" I don't think anything will happen to the child. Because she has a beautifully strong protector. It understandable to be scared of the future Nikki but there always says to protect those you love. As for Clara I would rather take care of this on my own."[/color] he stated in a serious voice. [Color=orange]" Not that I don't appreciate the offer. I would feel better if James stayed near you and Gracie. At least until Malcolm leaves."[/color]

Nikki looked at him and got out of their makeshift bed and grabbed her coat putting it on. She opened the door and told James [color=f49ac2]"Clara/Erin is sneaking out at night. I need you to make sure she is followed if she gets out and if she just tries but doesnt' leave call me ok? Take another guy with you. With Vincent inside with me we will be fine."[/color] James nodded and left. She heard on the walkie as he called Darius to go with him.

Nikki came back into the room locking and shutting the door. [color=f49ac2]"You are just gonna have ESP tell you from in here? If she is leaving I need to keep an eye on her for her own safety." [/color]She crawled back into bed with him and snuggled up against his chest. She inhaled and his scent made her smile.

[Color=orange]" It feels more like a rebellion for a teenager so I'm not quite sure how to handle this. Vivian was the one to raise her after our father's death."[/color] Vincent said as he hugged Nikki closer. His heart rate seemed to have quickened the second the woman crawled back into the make shifted bed. The guy felt calm with her around for some odd reason. As if the world would fix itself just like it had because undone so suddenly. [Color=orange]" Thank you for the help Nikki."[/color] he said sincerely.

Nikki lifted her face upwards and found herself staring at his lips. [color=f49ac2]"You are welcome.I wouldn't want my sister running around out there at night."[/color] Nikki's heart was beating hard and she knew why. She felt so comfortable with him and she shouldn't. She kept telling herself that but it wasn't doing her any good. She licked her lips subconsciously and she kissed his neck softly.

Vincent was surprised when he felt something on his lips. In a way he knew it was Nikki but yet he wasn't quite sure. Only when she kissed his neck was the man truly sure. This moment felt perfect yet when eventually this moment would end. A soft chuckle escaped his lips at the thought of them actually having a future and a child. But there was also fear inside the image which made the man not want to do anything. [Color=orange]" I do believe that my control is weakening. So I apologize now."[/color] the man said before lifting the woman's head up for a passionate kiss.

Nikki smiled as his lips devoured hers passionately. If her brain were still capable of coherent thought she might have been thinking that it was a good thing that she still was on her birth control pills. 

Nikki's hands began to roam and she pulled him to her. Vincent was not resisting her at all.  Nikki chuckled at his apology and said [color=f49ac2]"me too."[/color]  Her heart was confused but she knew what her body wanted. He felt like he was supposed to be right where he was. She knew in their old lives it wouln't have worked because he didn't want a family and she did. Nikki took everything he had to give and she wanted the fairy tale too but since that wasn't an option she wanted right now.

Vincent felt Nikki's hands roam and shiver worked itself in his body. All he wanted was for this life to last forever. This moment never to fade into black. Never to leave this woman's side. The man kissed down her neck as he slowly removed the last article of clothing he had on. Right at this moment he knew all he wanted was Nikki, as if she was something he couldn't live without, or something that was missing from his life. The man tried his best to please her throughout the night. When morning came they could hear someone cursing in Irish, which most likely would have awakened them, if one wasn't already up with Gracie. [Color=orange]" When will Clara learn that we are doing this for her own good?"[/color] he mumbled.

Nikki woke up smiling and even hearing the cursing didn't phase her good mood. She pulled Vincent to her for a kiss and smiled. [color=f49ac2]"At least she is here and not dead out there somewhere."[/color]

Nikki jumped up and grabbed her clothes and slid them on so she could pick up Gracie who was waking up in such an adorable mood. Nikki picked her up and kissed her and tickled her till she was screeching with laughter.  She told Gracie, [color=f49ac2]"Don't look at Vincent. He isn't dressed yet."[/color] She played peak a boo with her and sang some of the baby songs that Kat sang to her all the time as she changed her diaper and clothes. 

Nikki wondered if Vincent thought she was crazy. She smiled and put her boots on. Grabbing her brush she ran it through her hair. She grabbed her coat and put it on and loaded it up with her usual goodies guns, mags and knives. She left her sword in the room because she wasn't intending to leave the building. If that changed she would grab it later. Picking up a clean bottle she grabbed Gracie and followed Vincent into the hall.

The man couldn't help but watch Nikki getting dressed with a grin upon his face. [Color=orange]" True but now she will be mad at you. Mainly because you stopped her from going."[/color] he stated as he grabbed his clothes. The guy was sure to hurry while the woman took care of Gracie. Once finished  he watched as Nikki gathered everything before they headed out. Vincent was happy that she still held on to her smile. The emotion suited the woman much better than what she showed last night yet he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

[Color=lightgreen]" What was with you two standing outside? Did Vincent put you up to this or Nikki?"[/color] anger clearly showed on the teenager's face forcing him to lower the smile. [Color=orange]" Calm down Clara. I think it's about time that we talked about your nightly routine. Thank you both for watching my sister."[/color] the guy said in Irish and then turned the final sentence into English. [Color=lightgreen]" And why would I do that? What I do is my business. What you do is yours. So butt out of Erin's life."[/color] the sister snarled.

[color=f49ac2]"Morning Clara, If you are sneaking out at night it is my responsibility to either send someone with you or to stop you. Aren't you supposed to be the stronger personality? The one to protect Erin? If so, you are doing a piss pour job of it. You keep getting her hurt. I think if YOU care about her you should stay put and keep her safe. Until that happens there will be guards outside your room. Let's go eat some breakfast."[/color]  Nikki said still smiling and playing with Grace

Clara scoffed. [Color=lightgreen]" What are you? Her mother? Her Aunt? Or even the cousin the she killed? Come on now Nikki. Stop playing the caring Vivian and speak the truth. You don't even want Erin here. She scares everyone around her which in the end will be the one thing that is on everyone's mind."[/color] before she could rant more her mouth was covered by Vincent. [Color=orange]" That's enough Clara. Stop it. Nikki has a point as did Vivian. Besides I don't believe Erin could do such a thing. Not from what I've seen. You just don't like Nikki because she reminds you of Vivian."[/color] the man said before getting his hand bitten.

The darker half stuck her tongue out at them before running off ahead. [Color=orange]" At times I wonder if she slips the information on purpose. As if the darker half is trying to help in her own way yet also staying for away from others."[/color] he sighed before changing the subject. [Color=orange]" Let's go eat before everyone else worries about us."[/color]