"Wake up sleepy head." Ward leans over and places a kiss on Skye's head.
Skye's smiled and slowly opens her eyes. She's face to face with Ward. She puckers up and he gives her a kiss on the lips.
As he leans away, Skye notices that he's holding onto a tray.
"You made me breakfast." Her heart melts. Ward has always been such a warm, loving and caring partner. "Thanks, honey."
"Happy anniversary, sweetheart." Ward set the tray on her lap after she got in a sitting position.
Skye looks at him confused. "Sorry to tell you, but our anniversary is next month." It was so unlike Ward to forget something like that.
A smile covered Ward's face and he chuckled under his breath. "Not our wedding anniversary, silly. I met you 10 years ago today."
"You're such a romantic, Grant." She leaned in and he gave her another kiss. "I love today. Tripp takes the opportunity to remind you how he had to drag you out to that party."
"He exaggerates." Ward got up and gave her another kiss on the head. "Eat your breakfast. I'll get Phillip and Daisy ready for school."
Skye smiled and ate her breakfast as she watched Ward exit their room. She was so lucky. She'd always looked for her family. She'd always felt like something was missing. But after being found by Phillip Coulson in her van and joining SHIELD, that feeling had slowly gone away.
Meeting Fitzsimmons and Tripp helped. Tripp had been trying to set her up with Ward for a while before the party but it never worked out. That night she'd drank too much because she was so nervous. Ward had been perfect from the start and opening up to him at that party was new for her. She'd gotten sick and he'd stayed the night with her.
She'd fallen in love with him overnight. At least that's what it felt like. She had the family she always wanted in Fitzsimmons, Tripp, Ward, Hunter, Bobbi, Kara, Phil and later in her S.O. Melinda May.
She'd graduated early and started learning to be an agent. Ward proposed after graduation and they'd joined Coulson's team. The twins were 5 and she was happy.
Skye took a bite out of her toast and couldn't think of anything that would make her life more blissful. She was getting out of bed when Ward stuck his head in.
"Take your time getting ready, I'll walk them to school."
"Wait." She looked around feeling confused. "What time is it?"
Ward smiled but before he could answer the twins ran in.
"Hey. You're supposed to be putting your shoes on." He complained as the twins jumped on Skye.
Skye laughed and squatted to give them hugs. "Morning."
"Morning, mama." They synchronized.
"It's almost 8. I let you sleep in. Come on guys. You're gonna be late. Say bye bye to mama."
Skye kissed each of them. "I love you."
"Bye bye, mama. See you later." Again, they synchronized as they ran out.
"I'm having Trip pick them up from school. I've got plans for us." Ward wiggled his eye brows as he exited the room.
Skye laughed as she made her way to the bathroom.
Ward grabbed the kids' bags and walked behind them onto the sidewalk. He made sure he'd locked the door and walked the kids to school. Each of the kids held one of his hands.
"Don't forget Uncle Tripp is picking you up." He reminded them when they were outside of their classroom.
"And Auntie and Uncle Fitzsimmons?" Asked Daisy.
Ward nodded. "Yes, I'm sure they're coming over too."
"And Uncle Hunter and Aunt Bobbi?" Phillip tended to like Hunter and Bobbi's arguments over Fitzsimmons bantering.
"Hey, this isn't a party. Besides, they might be on a mission." Ward frowned. His friends spent too much time with his kids.
"Hey, Ward."
Ward turned, frowning as Director Coulson was coming down the hall.
"Grandpa!" The kids ran to Coulson.
"Hi kids." Coulson hugged the kids and pulled out yoyo's out of his pocked. One for each of his kids. "Go inside. I need to talk to your Daddy. I'll see you later tonight."
Ward rolled his eyes. Was everyone going to his house later. He kissed his kids and waved them goodbye before turning to Coulson.
"Don't give me that look. I know you're on vacation. I'm here to meet Kara." Coulson explained.
Kara was running SHIELD's day care now. She'd had some trouble with HYDRA and after she'd gotten back, she'd taken it easy. She met an agent, fallen in love and settled down. She was happy to run security at the day care.
"What did you need to talk to me about?" Ward asked.
"I need you and Skye to check over these files for me. We found an 084 with some weird symbols on it and we hear Raina has been trying to track it down. Don't know why."
Ward nodded. "We'll check it out."
"Take your time. The 084 was found by Agent Carter, so a couple more days won't hurt." Coulson handed over a file and made his way to Kara's office.
Ward didn't even look at the file. He just wanted to go home and celebrate with his wife. He acted like it annoyed him that Tripp reminded him every year of introducing him to Skye but in reality, he was grateful.
He owed Tripp so much for introducing him to Skye that night. That night had given him everything. He'd fallen in love with Skye. She'd been so open, honest and happy. He'd been born under a lucky star.
When he arrived home, he set the file on their bedroom table and walked into the bathroom. The shower was on and there was music playing. He smiled involuntarily.
Skye liked to dance in the shower. Ward stripped as fast as he could and got in the shower with her. Skye looked over her shoulder at him and smiled. Her hair came down to the side and Ward was sent back in time to that first night. She looked exactly the same.
"Dance with me." Was all he could say.
Skye turned and went into his arms. "I love you, Mr. Ward."
"I love you, Mrs. Ward. You look more beautiful than the day I met you." He swayed with her and brought her close.
"Flattery will get your everywhere." She giggled and brought his head down for a proper kiss.
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