'Defying the Odds' - Michael Scofield x Reader // Prison Break Fanfiction

Chapter Nine

Y/N lay on the infirmary bed, her body aching as Dr. Remington tended to her infected stab wound. The sting of the antiseptic made her wince, but it was nothing compared to the emotional storm swirling inside her. Her thoughts were split between the infection in her body and the knowledge that she had missed out on the escape. She had told Michael to leave her behind, and now, as the minutes dragged on, she couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Out of the corner of her eye, Y/N spotted movement in the next room. Lincoln was crouched in the corner, hidden from most of the guards' view, his eyes darting around as he tried to quietly pry open the vent with the mop. Y/N's heart sank. She recognised the desperation in his movements – it wasn't part of the plan.

The pipe had been replaced.

The escape had failed.

A part of her felt relieved – at least Michael was still here, safe for now – but another part of her was angry. She had stayed behind, telling herself it was for the best, but what good had it done? The plan had fallen apart, and now they were still trapped.

Lincoln looked up briefly, his eyes locking with Y/N's and he was frazzled. What was she doing here? However, she saw the frustration etched on his face, the same frustration that mirrored her own. He quickly turned back to the vent, still working at it, but Y/N knew it was hopeless. There would be no escape tonight.

Dr. Remington didn't seem to notice Lincoln's actions as he continued working on Y/N. His voice was a steady hum, asking about the pain, checking her wound, but Y/N was barely paying attention. Her mind was already on the next step.

She knew Michael would not stop. The failure was only temporary, a bump in the road. If she could hold on, if she could heal, there would be another chance. And next time, she wouldn't let herself get left behind.

She needed to get out.

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Y/N was told to stay overnight in the infirmary to see if the infection dies down with the antibiotics. Y/N laid on the same bed, staring at the ceiling as she waited for Dr. Remington to return to tell her she could go. She had been in the infirmary for what felt like forever, and all she wanted now was to get out and figure out what came next.

She wanted to see Michael.

Her thoughts were interrupted when the door to the infirmary opened, and Michael walked in, escorted by a guard for his insulin shot. He glanced at her immediately, his gaze lingering on her as he was led to the room next door. There was no smile, no words exchanged, just that intense look that spoke volumes.

He stood there for a moment, watching her. The connection between them was palpable – like there was so much he wanted to say but couldn't. But before he could do anything, his focus shifted to his brother in the other room. Y/N could see the weight of worry in his expression as the door closed behind him.

Moments later, Dr. Remington returned. He gave her a small smile, carrying a clipboard. "A few things, I am willing to discharge you if you do not do any extraneous activity including PI work. I am asking to get you transferred to laundry–"

"–No," she barked.

Dr. Remington glanced up from the clipboard to look at her. "No? You enjoy labour?"

Y/N bit her lip. "Pays the best, plus I like fixing things, and its different every day. Laundry...I am not a maid and if the men in here find out I'm doing laundry, I will be a punching bag due to the patriarchy. Please," she begged.