Fandom: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin
Category: slash
Rating: G
Word Count: 200
Notes: Written for the LiveJournal group slashthedrabble challenge #252 – “home”
Original Publication Date: 10 June 2010
He always considered himself a nomad; a man whose home was the world.
He hadnt had a home since he was a boy when the Nazis came and took it all away from him.
Over the years, he had tried to convince himself that he didnt want a home. That he didnt need a home. That he didnt miss it.
It would be small things that jolted the longing out of its hiding place; a couple looking at one another with affection or simply holding hands.
One day he looked up as Napoleon spoke to him and saw it; a soft smile full of affection and perhaps something more.
Without even realizing, Illya had found his home in Napoleon.
Napoleon noticed the slight change in Illyas eyes; an acknowledgment that hadnt been there before. One hed been hoping to see for a very long time. Standing up, he took Illyas hand in his own. Lets go home, tovarich.
Illya squeezed his hand and smiled before standing and kissing Napoleon softly. Where thou art, that is home.
Emily Dickinson? Im surprised at you, Napoleon gently chided.
Prepare yourself for a lifetime of surprises, Napoleon.
A lifetime? Im looking forward to it.”