This one is for the lovely AlphaFlyer, who would completely appreciate this moment.
Robin Scherbatsky 'How I Met Your Mother' – I've missed you. Not in a 'we're going to make out' way, not even in an 'I forgive you' way. Just in an 'I've missed you' way.
She stood far back, completely out of the way, and out of sight of most of the agents exiting the quinjet.
Out of sight of all agents but one.
Her partner.
She knew Clint wouldn't have to look around more than once in order to spot her, his eye for detail and angles helping him spot her quickly even on the bustling flight deck of the Helicarrier.
She didn't move from her spot, not when the flight technicians were bustling around her, not when there were smaller aircraft moving around, not even when a fresh group in training were running laps on the flight deck.
A small smirk appeared on his tired features as he stepped off the quinjet, one quick scan of the flight deck immediately notifying him of Natasha's presence in the shadows. Without moving his hands from his side, he made a few gestures with his fingers against his leg whilst walking inside; he knew she was watching his every move and would understand instantly.
Natasha knew exactly what he was saying to her from their separate positions, and turned to head inside via another entrance.
They would meet in an hour or so, after the completion of his debriefing.
Yes, she missed him; he'd been gone almost six months, and they'd been on separate missions for the first time in years, but they were professional enough to let the higher-ups have their moment first.
After all, what happened in his quarters at night wasn't any of their concern.
Yes, she'd missed him, but she wouldn't be missing him for much longer.
They were reunited again, and if either could help it, they wouldn't be missing each other for a very long time.