Bug Hunt

The moment he showed up on screen, my heart started racing
His buzz cut, sharp jaw and brilliant green eyes drew me in
Those kissable, plump lips are so tempting
A whirlwind of emotions is hurling within.

Michael Biehns is perfect in his role as Corporal Hicks
Throughout the entire movie, I’d only pay attention to him
Watching him blow up xenos with a shot, then three, then six
His soul always burnt bright, even when the days were dim.

If I were to wake up in the pod next to him
I’d steal glances as he lightly scratched his head
If he’d catch my eye, I’d offer a timid smile to him
And inwardly berate my shyness as I’d feel my face turning red.

If I had to discuss my experience on LV-426
I’d do my best to not waver my voice
All the while I’d be staring at Hicks
And wonder if perhaps coming on this mission was the right choice.

Some time later, we board the drop ship
On the, quoting Hudson: “expressway to hell.”
Pushing back my nausea, I look and see Hicks
Staring back at me as if something rang a bell.

Eventually we land at the deserted colony
I step out into the rain and stare at the buildings
I try not to cry from the situation and the solders’ concealed hostility
Yet out comes a concerned Hicks: “Are you okay?” he asks me.

I nod and quietly answer “yes.”
After investigating the colony, Hudson eventually traces their trackers
The marines investigate the reactor, only to be aggressed
By the camouflaged xenos; Hicks’ safety is the only thing that matters.

We settle back in the colony with only 3 surviving marines
There are only 7 of us left and an android, including a sweet and brave child
After the vicious ambush, only now do the marines believe me
Yet the sight of Hicks taking command and remaining calm makes me smile.

Eventually we’re left alone, and Hicks approaches me
We look at blueprints together until he gives me a key-chain
My expression remains cool, yet my heart is beating rapidly
He notices my awkwardness and jokes: “doesn’t mean that we’re engaged.”

I laugh along with him, yet I think about walking down the church aisle towards him
I quickly brush the thought aside as Hicks shows me how to use a gun
I’m easily distracted by his face as I wonder if I should kiss him on a whim
With him I feel safe, yet I know the real danger has only just begun.

He tells me to get some sleep, and that he’ll keep watch
I try to deny it, but my eyes start drooping
He smiles at me as I look down at my watch
I agree and quickly leave before I’d end up swooning.

I sleep with Newt close to me
I can’t help but picture having a daughter with Hicks
My dreams are peaceful and sweet
I should have known that the momentary respite was a trick.

Hicks saved me from the colonists’ terrible fate
Even as I violently cough, he holds me against his chest
That son-of-a-bitch Burke tried to use Newt and I as bait
Hicks’ anger at him forms a heart within my breast.

Just as he’s about to shoot the S.O.B, the lights shut off
Hudson anxiously asks how animals can cut the power
 All the soon, xenos drop down from the ceiling and we begin a violent stand-off
Burke trying to lock us in with the xenos leaves me feeling sour.

Hudson, Vasquez and Gorman are dead
Hicks is badly injured by the xenos’ acid blood
Newt was taken to the nest, and I’m filled with dread
I focus on getting Hicks to the dropship, otherwise I’ll unleash a flood…

Of tears that won’t help anyone
I hurriedly prepare myself to rescue Newt
I arm myself with a flame-thrower and a standard marine gun
I’m terrified of the xenos, but so help me, I’m gonna rescue Newt!

Once the dropship lands, I kneel in front of the corporal and say: “See you, Hicks”.
Through pain-lidden eyes, he replies: “Dwayne; it’s Dwayne.”
A deep connection passes through us and he gives me a kiss
Once we pull away, I breathe out my name.

My heart breaks when I leave him, but I’ve got to save Newt
The girl who could have been mine and Hicks’ daughter
I think of her curl blonde hair, and dimples that make her so cute
I’ve got to rescue her, and help Dwayne heal so that he can become her father.

Thank God, we’re all aboard the Nostromo safely
I sit by Dwayne’s bed and hold his warm hand
I admire the handsome man who had fought so bravely
And managed to protect us, despite being only one man.

He stirs from his anesthesia induced sleep and locks at me
I know that I’m a mess, but a smile forms on my face
Dwayne squeezes my hand and smiles back softly
“I love you,” he says, “and there’s no place I’d rather be, even in space.”

Tears form in my eyes as my heart leaps in joy
“I love you too,” I reply, and kiss him gently
I don’t know what the future holds, but for now I’ll enjoy…
This special moment; if I’d have had other choices, I wouldn’t choose any.