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Title: In His Arms (1/1)
Author: [livejournal.com profile] carpenyx
Rating: PG-13
Characters/Pairings: Helo/Sharon
Genre: Romance
Summary: It had been far too long since he had been able to hold the woman he loved in his arms.
Spoilers: Takes place during the "Missing Year", very light spoilers for the third season (if no one had watched) but nothing major by any means. This is an "AU" look at what could've happened. ;)
Beta: [livejournal.com profile] nebakanezer (Thank you so much!)
Word Count: 1,228
Disclaimer: I do not own, just playing on the Galactica with my pilots. No copyright infridgement intended.
A/N: I wrote this for [livejournal.com profile] repr0b8 for the Helo ShAgathon (you can view masterlist, HERE, for all of the Helo related fic, if anyone is interested :)). [livejournal.com profile] repr0b8 had requested "Helo/Sharon, the missing year". :)

In His Arms


It was dreadfully quiet in the sleeping quarters. Sharon sat on the edge of the bunk, rubbing the palms of her hands against the smooth fabric of her pants anxiously. A small clatter beyond the cabin startled her and she jerked her head up looking in the direction of the hatch.

She had thought this would be easier. It never crossed her mind how contradicting the familiarity and foreignness would truly be. It wasn’t that she was not grateful for this opportunity and she certainly did not intend to take it for granted, but she was still apprehensive.

The latch turned, her dark brown eyes focusing on the metallic door as it slowly pushed inwards. Sharon felt the muscles in her legs and arms tighten. She bit down on her lower lip slightly, her chest heaving as her breaths become more labored, and her heart started racing, pounding against her ribcage. She knew that this was a good thing so she couldn’t figure out why she was so anxious. She tucked her hands underneath her; she had nowhere else to put them in her nervousness.

The anticipation was almost unbearable. Sharon tried to control her breathing, inhaling than exhaling, in an attempt to ease her nerves. The hatch opened further, she rose to her feet, and a small tentative smile crept onto her face when the man she was desperately waiting for came into view.

The confusion and shock on his face wasn’t lost on her. “Surprise?” she said meekly before moving towards him slowly.

Helo stopped mid-step when he saw Sharon. He hadn’t been expecting to see her standing in his quarters, especially after being told by the prison guards that she had not wished to see him tonight. Confusion was soon replaced with delightful surprise however as he met her halfway and engulfed the woman he loved in his arms. “What are you doing here?” he whispered.

Sharon smiled as she wrapped her arms around his strong form. “The Admiral approved your request and I wanted to be the one to surprise you. I think The Old Man was a little disappointed that he couldn’t tell you himself,” she said with a soft laugh. “And since you were scheduled for a visit, I asked the guards to tell a little white lie. You aren’t too angry with me, are you?”

“You are evil,” he teased. “I could never stay angry with you.” Helo held onto her, not wanting to ever let go of her again. It had been far too long since he had been able to hold the woman he loved in his arms. Although he had been distraught that she hadn't wanted to see him, her cleverness made him love her even more.

“Good,” she said as she pulled away a little and looked at him. A warm smile made her face glow; she wanted to bask in the feeling and remember it always. Sharon rose onto her tiptoes and placed a soft kiss on Helo’s lips. All of the anxiety subsided in that moment. Warmth and love embraced her, the arms of this man comforting her beyond words.

Helo lifted Sharon off the floor that supported her, cradling her in his arms. He still couldn’t believe that she was here. It seemed like forever since he had been able to be with her, even just lying beside her and watching her sleep – one of his favorite pastimes. It was while watching her sleep that he first realized that he was falling in love with her.

Effortlessly, he carried her over to the bunk and lowered her down onto the bed. He grinned down at her before removing his military jacket and boots, leaving him in his tanks and military issued pants. Helo settled in beside Sharon, slipping his arm around her and pulling her close. “So, my darling…” he said with a mischievous grin.

Sharon delivered a swift but playful punch to his arm. “One track mind,” she teased.

“What can I say? I’m alone with the one I love who happens to be the hottest woman I know.” Helo lightly brushed his fingertips along her arm. “A man has needs,” he said with an impish grin.

Sharon rolled her eyes as she nestled in closer to Helo and draped her arm over his waist. “I was beginning to believe the day would never come when we’d be in each other’s arms again.” She spoke softly as she rested in his embrace.

“It has been a long time coming,” he replied as he kissed the top of her head. “You’ve come a long way Sharon and I see that, so does the Admiral.”

“If it weren’t for you and the Admiral, I don’t think I would have been able to work through my anger and grief at losing… Hera.” Sharon shut her eyes slowly; the memory of their child was bittersweet. It had taken a long time for her to forgive herself and to come to terms with the death of her daughter. Not a day went by that she didn’t think about the child they had created.

It had been a long and hard journey for Helo as well. Sharon had saved him in so many ways. The loss of their daughter had been difficult for them both but having each other; they were able to make it through… together.

As if reading her mind, Helo said, “We make a good team, don’t we?”

Sharon opened her eyes, looking up at Helo and smiled softly. “We most definitely do,” she agreed as he brushed a strand of her hair away from her face.

Helo cupped her cheek gently. He leaned in and pressed his lips to hers, kissing her lovingly. There were no words for how much he loved this woman in his arms. She meant the worlds to him.

He finally broke the kiss and pulled back to looked at her. “Sharon?”

“Yes?” she said softly.

“I can’t imagine not having you in my life. I can’t imagine not loving you. I don’t want to know what it’s like not to love you…”

Sharon touched Helo’s cheek softly, shaking her head. “You don’t have to, Helo. I’m not going anywhere.”

He wrapped his arms securely around her small frame, pulling her up against him firmly. He buried his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling the sweet aroma of her. “Sharon, will you marry me?” he whispered softly.

Without hesitation, Sharon lifted his chin and looked into his eyes. “Yes.” A bright smile crossed her features and both laughed softly as they embraced each other tightly.

Helo howled with excitement, the sound echoing throughout the sleeping quarters.

Sharon laughed, nudging him. “Everyone will hear you!”

“I want everyone to hear me!” he chuckled.

“And I want you to shut up Helo. We have a lot of time to make up for.” Sharon hooked her fingers around Helo’s tank and yanked him closer, kissing him hungrily.

“Oh,” he mumbled amidst the kiss and grinned.

The heat between them continued to grow as they ravaged each other with kisses. Hands ventured and bodies entwined as they savored every moment, every taste, and every touch. They found happiness in each other as they became one and wrapped in each other’s embrace, they felt complete by the warmth of their love.




~ FIN ~

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Date: 2007-02-14 02:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nytel.livejournal.com
Awesome. I rarely read anything other than K/L fics, but this was just great. I guess I never really thought about it before, but there would have been quite the reunion when Sharon was finally let out of the cell. :)

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Date: 2007-02-15 01:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Aww, I'm glad that you read it and enjoyed it. :)

(honestly, I'm kind of the same way. I mostly read K/L, hehe)

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Date: 2007-02-14 02:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] starbuck042786.livejournal.com
Short review this morning.

Good job... I likey. I've always wondered about the missing year in regards to Helo/Sharon. You painted a nice pitcture of it- Thanks

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Date: 2007-02-15 01:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Thanks! :) I'm glad you liked it.

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Date: 2007-02-14 04:39 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] grav-ity.livejournal.com
That is so awesome! I love how made for each other these two are. Er...poor choice of words, perhaps. Anyway, you have totally nailed them both, character-wise. Well done!

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Date: 2007-02-15 01:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Thank you very much for reading & feedback. :) I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

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Date: 2007-02-14 07:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] butterfly-1968.livejournal.com
Aw ♥ I'm really starting to like Helo/Sharon more :D Great job with this!

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Date: 2007-02-15 01:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Thanks! Helo/Sharon were my very first 'ship ;) but then K/L took over, hehehe

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Date: 2007-02-15 03:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] repr0b8.livejournal.com
Alright Lori, you're making me grin like a fool. :D I don't know how you did it, but you hit all my sweet spots. From Sharon's nervousness to Helo's proposal, I loved every line.

It was while watching her sleep that he first realized that he was falling in love with her.

Great reference there to some moments in S1. They've come a long way, and this line was a lovely reminder of that.

Thank you Lori!

As an aside, I was wondering if you would mind if I posted this to my Helo/Sharon site, Kindreds (http://bsgkindreds.com)? If not that's fine, but I would love to be able to share it there. :)

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Date: 2007-02-15 01:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Oh, yay!! I'm so excited that you liked it. :) I really wanted to do them justice, especially since I only wrote for Sharon once before (I typically do K/L).

Great reference there to some moments in S1. They've come a long way, and this line was a lovely reminder of that.

I'm glad that you liked that part. :) I wanted to make some sort of connection with the past, because they most definitely have come a long way. :)

Thank you Lori!

You are welcome! I had fun with it :)

As an aside, I was wondering if you would mind if I posted this to my Helo/Sharon site, Kindreds? If not that's fine, but I would love to be able to share it there. :)

Sure! I've been seeing the link around (on hidden_elysum, I think) and have been meaning to check it out. :)

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Date: 2007-02-15 03:34 am (UTC)
From: [personal profile] nebakanezer
Lovely job my dear! It makes my heart flutter! I see the little changes and it is perfect!

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Date: 2007-02-15 01:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Thank you! You are the bestest for helping. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. :)

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Date: 2007-02-17 02:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-girlfriday.livejournal.com
This was wonderful my dear! So tender and I like that you make Sharon nervous. I don't remember sometimes that she is way more afraid of humans probably than they are of her! It's nice to take a break from K/L for some well written Helo and Sharon. Thanks for sharing!

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Date: 2007-02-18 03:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Thank you :) I liked writing it, it was different and actually very nice to write something for Helo and Sharon. :)

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Date: 2007-02-23 03:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rebelliousrose.livejournal.com
I just want to let you know I AM writing your Shagathon story- in fact, you are getting two, since I couldn't seem to make the bunnies do everything you wanted them to. I am so sorry for the delay- work has been crazy and there has been upheavals...and well, I suck, and I am almost done #1.

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Date: 2007-02-24 11:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Hey! It's totally no problem at all! I completely understand that plot bunnies can be quite frustrating at times. :) Not to mention real life stuff! I can't wait to see what you come up with it! :D

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Date: 2007-02-27 09:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rebelliousrose.livejournal.com
Actually, it's not the bunnies, it's the time to chase the hoppy little things around, but I am almost done #2, the "smutty" one. It came out a crackfic, sort of.

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Date: 2007-02-28 02:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
crackfic is ok, i'm very easy to please. hehe

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Date: 2007-03-05 02:48 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rebelliousrose.livejournal.com
Muahahaha! I am done #2 at last!! Sorry for the mighty delay; you still have the "real" one coming if ever I get time off again!! (Our staff, which should contain 20 people, is now down to 11. I am thinking about dying.)

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Date: 2007-03-05 06:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
I loved it so much! Thank you!!!! :D Don't worry about the other, it's all good. ;)

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Date: 2007-03-12 01:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] weissman.livejournal.com
Totally amazing. I loved every word

Thanks I hope you write more

Bob!

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Date: 2007-03-12 01:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
Thank you very much! :)

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Date: 2007-04-30 11:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rjsteamboat76.livejournal.com
*standing ovation* this was really really good. you got them perfectly! makes me wanna try writing them. seriously, very very good fic! =D

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Date: 2007-05-01 03:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] carpenyx.livejournal.com
thank you muchly ;)

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