Title: Bright
Fandom: Runaways
Characters: Nico, Karolina. Could be taken as Nico/Karolina.
Prompt: 41. Shine
Word Count: 138
Rating: PG
Summary: Nico’s still dealing with the after effects of her time with Minoru-obaasan.
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
“I can’t,” Nico sobbed, clinging to Karolina and shuddering. “I can’t... you’re the only one who gave a damn that I was gone.”
Karolina stroked the other girl’s hair, rocking her slowly and making soothing noises while she glowed softly. The light seemed to comfort Nico, at least a little. “It’s okay.”
“No, it’s not!” Nico’s nails dug into the flesh of Karolina’s arms. “The things that evil old bitch did...” She let Karolina go like touching her burned. “I’m sorry, I... God, K, I’m sorry.”
“Nico.” Karolina traced the mascara streaks running down Nico’s cheeks. “Don’t worry. It’s okay.”