The Guard - A Michael Scofield Fan Fiction

Chapter Fourteen

Of course.

Everything clicked. I should have worked this out sooner. I suddenly pieced it all together. Saying he'll be out sooner than his sentence, the shady PI sessions... and me... was I part of his escape plan?

I felt my body begin to shake. My anxiety took over me. I was angry and upset, what a fool I have been. He didn't love me, he didn't care about me, he was just using me. Playing with my feelings to gain my trust and then use it to his advantage. My eyes darted in Michael's direction, he was deep in conversation with the others. He caught my gaze and his eyes met mine.

I felt my heart break.... the pain in my chest was so consuming I felt my heartstrings fall apart. I looked away from him quickly and took a couple of steps backwards so I was closer to Bellick.

My emotions ran wild, that was the final straw for me. I had put my whole life on the line for Micheal Scofield, I'm going to leave Fox River and never return, I'll go back to Florida, start a fresh back there. I didn't deserve this.

I saw Michael walking up towards me, his expression was puzzled. I looked away from him again ignoring his presence. He came up beside me, he then realised Bellick was stood behind me. I heard him huff under his breath and he strolled back over to his cell.

A few hours passed, I was still on patrol in the main cell block. I was still so upset with Michael and disappointed in myself, but I had calmed myself down a lot. I decided to have a stroll past Michael's cell, just to see what he was getting up to in there.

As I approached his cell, Sucre slipped out of the doorway, giving me a brief smile before going to join the other inmates on the first floor. I glanced inside to see Michael laying on his bunk. I felt my mouth go completely dry, he saw me and bolted up and towards me.

"Elise? What's wrong with you?" He spoke quietly. I turned away again, facing out over the balcony. "Elise, talk to me?". He came and stood beside me at a slight distance, so he didn't raise any suspicion.

"I should have never trusted you" I mumbled angrily.

"What are you talking about?" He quizzed.

"Don't play dumb Michael, I know everything" I said, shooting him a glare. He looked at me shocked, the colour from his cheeks vanished.

"Elise, please you need to let me explain" he said, stepping closer to me. I backed away as he did.

"Don't waste your breath, I'll be out of here before you know it" I spat and walked away from him before he could speak again.

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"You wish to resign? How comes? I've just promoted you to maximum security?" The governor said to me.

"I know, I just don't think I'm really cut out for Fox River" I replied.

"Not cut out for Fox River? You're a Moretti, you're already one of my best officers! Your father would have been so proud of you. Why let that go to waste?" he said to me, I'm already one of the best?

"I just... what's my notice period to leave?" I said, hoping he'll just let me go immediately.

"It's 4 weeks notice I'm afraid Elise, maybe it will give you some time to decide what you would like to do?" He said kindly. Oh no, 4 weeks notice, anything could happen in that time.

"Fine" I said as I left the office. I was tempted to go home and never return. But I needed the money from work, and four weeks should give me enough time to find a job in Florida.

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"Have you got any worries at the moment?" my therapist asked, I was sat in my weekly counselling session. I kept zoning in and out, I had so much on my mind.

"Elise, how are you dealing with your current relationships?" she carried on. Oh great, what do I even say.

"Yep, all fine" I said, I suddenly thought of Michael, that amazing night in his cell. My heart hurt.

"I can see you're being very guarded, it's always best to talk about things and get them off your chest" she spoke at me again. "How are your current romantic relationships?"

"I don't really have one" I said rolling my eyes. I zoned out again for the remainder of the session. I felt so worthless, like I had no purpose to be at Fox River any longer.

I left my session and walked out of the consultation room. I glanced down the hall, it was completely empty. I felt a little disappointed that I didn't see Michael, I usually always see him around here. God, what it wrong with me, now I miss him. After everything he has done.... no Elise, you can't miss him.

I strolled out towards the yard where the inmates were outside. I saw officer Bellick coming towards me looking concerned.

"Governor wants to speak with you urgently" he said quickly.

"Really? How comes I only spoke to him earlier?" I said, slightly confused.

"It's something to do with Scofield I believe" he spoke as he walked on towards the psychiatric ward.

I froze at his words. I felt sick to my stomach again. The only reason the governor would want to speak to me regarding Michael would be if he knew about us... Oh no, he must know...

We've been caught...