Oh wow it has been forever since I updated. I just haven't had the motivation to write in god knows how long but here we are and here you go! Enjoy and maybe leave a suggestion for what they should do next cause I'm running out!
Visitors
"Are you telling me you spent an entire week eating nothing but ramen?" Melinda asks raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah. Not one of my greatest accomplishments." Phil laughs running a hand through his hair. His laugh was so refreshing to hear. Before this trip, laughs were a rarity on base. Especially between the two of them. Maybe the two scientists would share a laugh when Daisy makes a ridiculous remark. Perhaps their small inhuman team would share a few laughs with beers. Between the two of them, however, they were few and far between. The job had hardened them. It snatched their attention from these small moments. When they were here it seemed to just be the two of them, alone in the world.
"You could have called me you know."
"And say what? That I spent all my money on a replica Captain America shield that ended up being a painted trash can lid?"
"Fair point." She laughs shaking her head. Suddenly she's cut off by a sharp knock on the door. She sits up eyes trained on the wood.
"Didn't the kids go shopping?" Phil asks slowly. Melinda presses a finger to her lips moving silently to the kitchen. Gently she slides a knife off of the counter being sure not to make a sound. Swiftly she slides to the door. She waits for a beat as the next round of knocking hits. She yanks the door open snatching the intruder by the arm and pulling them forwards. She quickly presses the knife in the back of their neck with a sneer.
"We really need to stop meeting up like this." A familiar voice quips.
"What the hell are you doing here?" She snarls.
"I hear the margaritas by the poolside are to die for. Though I do think you might break my drinking arm so if you would please…" Reluctantly she lets go meeting Hunter's grinning face.
"Blondes not your color." Phil smiles slightly patting him on the back. "Where's Bobbi?"
"Surprising the girls."
"How are you here?"
"We used to be spies give us a little more credit than that." Hunter scoffs. "I'll explain once she drops the pointy thing."
"Agent May." Phil starts nodding to her. Reluctantly she drops the knife settling back on the bed. She zones out somewhere between hair dye and horse rides.
"Though I am disappointed you took a family vacation without us. How many times did I mention it?"
"194." May deadpans with a frown.
"Aw, you remembered."
"More like it's burned into my memory."
"Well Bobb and I ditched the cops and gathered enough money for a trip here." He smiles. "Saw the others leave for shopping so I decided to stick here and get our stuff settled."
"And almost get attacked by May."
"Coincidentally that was not on my agenda." Hunter shrugs.
"Well it's nice having you guys back."
"It's nice to be back."
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Hunter sits by the poolside a bottle of beer nestled by his side. The buzz was nice. Especially when he knows he's not being watched. Daisy, Bobbi, and Jemma laid on the other side while Fitz sat next to him. The only ones actually near the pool would be Coulson and May. It was weird but May was actually smiling as the two sat next to each other. A scoff leaves his throat catching Fitz's attention.
"This stinks." Hunter frowns.
"Excuse me? I'll let you know I didn't do a thing." Fitz cries in defense.
"Not you." He groans. "Them! Him, her, alone."
"What's wrong with that?" Fitz questions.
"I can see what's happening." Hunter declares knowingly.
"What?"
"And they don't have a clue."
"Who?"
"They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line. Our trio's down to two."
"Um…" Fitz looks around for help confused.
"The sweet caress of twilight, there's magic everywhere."
"You do realize it's two in the afternoon correct?" Fitz asks checking his watch.
"And with all this romantic atmosphere, disaster's in the air."
"Are you quoting The Lion King?" Fitz glances over at the girls hoping to grab their attention. He needed to get away fast and he had a feeling Hunter wouldn't let him leave so suddenly.
"I don't think I've seen May smile like that… like ever." Daisy remarks.
"I saw it once. Though given it was in a photo." Jemma offers.
"It's always around him. Especially when she thinks other people aren't looking."
"But can't you just feel the love between the two of them. It's just so peaceful…" Daisy sighs.
"They just work so perfectly. It's almost like the entire world is in perfect harmony. How are they not together yet?"
Phil watches Melinda as she lets out a small laugh. She's usually so guarded but here she's finally letting herself go. It was such a rare sight for her. There is beauty in rarity and her laugh is truly beautiful. God he has so many things to tell her… How beautiful she is, how happy he makes her, he loves her… He has for years… No. He doesn't want to ruin this. He doesn't want to ruin what they have. Not when they just got it back.
Melinda's eyes fall on Phil as her laugh fades. He's looking at her strangely. Like he wants to say something but he can't. He's holding back again, she realizes. What, she has no idea. She just wants things to be normal. For him to be the Phil she knows...The one that's inside…
Suddenly he smiles, standing from their spot with their feet hanging in the water. He walks away leaving her sitting with an eyebrow raised. Quickly he runs back jumping into the water with a laugh. She peeks over the side trying to see where he would come up. Before she can even react, a pair of arms wrap around her neck pulling her in with him. She surfaces with a gasp pulling herself back onto the side of the pool shivering. Phil pulls himself up next to her with a laugh. She smirks as she pushes his face causing him to fall back into the water with a splash. He pulls her leg from underneath forcing him to join her.
Then it's a game between the two of them. Mock wrestling one another trying to push the other under. Then all of the sudden they're wrapped up in each other. Slowly she places her hand on his jaw, their laughs fade out as feelings overwhelm them. She feels so tempted to just lean forwards and… She brings her hand up to cup his jaw. His icy eyes meet hers with a smile. She leans in carefully, so close… Instead she places her head on his shoulder wrapping him in a hug. He doesn't even hesitate as his hands settle on the small of her back pulling her closer. She smiles slightly as she feels the soft kiss he places on the side of her head.
"And if he falls in love tonight…"
"Oh bloody Nora I thought you were finished." Fitz groans as Hunter suddenly starts up again.
"It can be assumed..."
"I understand that we're in Disney and all but is this really necessary?"
"His carefree days with us our history."
"We've never had carefree days."
"In short our pal is doomed." Hunter finishes slumping against the chair.
"I think you've had enough beer."
