The black cloaked man followed his target carefully. He wasn't to be seen during this particular recon. Grant crouched silently as Caleb paused. The blonde hollered up to a window. A figure stuck their upper body out and yelled back just as friendly as Caleb was himself.

"All right then." Caleb laughed when Grant crept close enough to hear. "Take care then!"

The blonde continued his meandering walk down the road. He had stopped and chatted with nearly every person on the way. A duffle bag was tossed over his shoulder. Grant had a fair idea what was in said bag but he hadn't thought to bring the ex-ray glasses with him to be assure. This may be the bust he had been waiting for to prove that perfect people didn't exist.

"He's still on the move?" Fitz asked apparently getting bored.

"Yep." Grant ground out low in his throat.

Fitz sighed heavily. "How much longer is he going to walk? I mean I know he's fit but still. This is a long way. Why didn't he just drive?"

So he could talk to everyone. Grant answered mentally and continued on his way when Caleb did. The blonde finally reached a stopping point and pushed in a big glass door.

"That's the college campus gym." Simmons piped up. "Downloading a pass on your phone now."

Grant watched Caleb greet the clerk with a friendly chat then flash his phone with the pass on it. After the male had vanished Grant walked entirely around the building locating all four exits and an extra possible exit on the roof.

"Clear to enter." Coulson had finally gotten the mike away from the twin scientists.

Grant shrugged and walked into the building like he had done the same thing a million times. The clerk was a young new girl watched over by an older worker.

"Good afternoon sir!" She said rather excitedly.

First day. Grant thought lightly. "Hello."

He held up his ID and she glanced between them. "Thank you, have a nice time."

She glanced at her superior. The guy nodded and she pushed the button to turn the gate to let him through. He nodded politely and went passed.

"Alright Tama, you can go now. You remember how to check yourself out?"

"Yes sir!" The young girl chimed.

Grant continued his walk.

"Left." Said Coulson.

Grant turned and then stopped. The entire wall was a huge window.

"Sighted." Grant confirmed.

There was the darn Angel himself. No shirt and blurred by water. He was swimming through the water like a fish.

"Suspicion confirmed." Grant yawned.

"So you had him tail this guy as he went …" Skye said sarcastically "Swimming."

There was a heavy sigh from the senior agent. "Desist heavy trail. I apologize Agent Ward."

Grant shook it off. He was busy watching Caleb butterfly across the pool. He had some amazing strength in his arms. He glided through the liquid crystal. His eyes zoomed in instinctually on the muscles. He normally used muscle movements to predict the next movement of his enemies but. This movement was simple … beautiful. Heat trailed up to his face as he realized his own thought.

"A-Am I clear to leave?" Grant stuttered a bit.

"Yes, check in has change so your clear to go." Coulson affirmed. "Are you all right Ward?"

"Peachy." He stated.

He snuck out of the building and climbed to the next building's roof. Grant sat down heavily and yawned. What was that? Noticing muscle and actually, well, enjoying it were two entirely different missions. It was like a painting though. A moving painting but then when wasn't Caleb looking like that?

"Grant?" Skye had the microphone. "What happened? You stuttered."

"Did I?"

He imagined her glaring at the microphone.

"Fine then. Whatever." There was a crinkle as the microphone rolled onto the table top.

The sun fell before his eyes. He tried to pin the feeling he got with Caleb. Where had he felt it before? Had he felt like this before? There had been something similar before. His little brother. Did he find a brother in the so much larger man? It wasn't the same.

"What am I doing?" He asked shoving everything to the side like he normally did.

He was on a mission, focus. He curled his breath in towards his stomach, drawing it deeper then shallower. It felt good to know that his breath was one thing he could control completely. It was his to draw sharply or to huff out. He could sigh or yawn. It wasn't exactly a privilege but he appreciated it either way. His head came up sharply.

"Yeah I'll bet." Caleb's voice rang up.

When had he left the building? Grant hadn't noticed him or the person beneath him until they had laughed. Caleb was walking with the young lady that had let them both in. Grant up to do what he did best. He tracked.

"But really, it sounds like you're doing great." Caleb said to, what was her name, Tama?

She flushed pleased and nodded eagerly. Caleb's hair was still slick with water. They were walking a fairly good pace. Grant leapt adeptly about the roofs.

Tama looked up to Caleb with admiration. "I still couldn't have done it without you."

Caleb patted her shoulder. "But still, between school and work and those nights. Tama." He stopped and she did to facing him. "I'm really proud of you. So very, very impressed. I know you and Jenna didn't think it would ever be the same and I couldn't be happier with how you both have done than I am now."

The girl's eyes started to water and she hugged him. The taller blonde hugged her cautiously so as not to injure her. A smile spread over Grant's face just as it did Caleb's. The walking pair parted ways reluctantly and Caleb brushed his feet through the leaves on the ground.

"Hey Grant?" Skye interrupted his meticulous tracking.

He stood with a sigh. "Yes Skye."

"Do you like that guy?"

Grant paused. "What?"

Skye made a noise of annoyance. "Do you like him?"

"He's a rather good person. Very difficult not to like." Grant said. "Now if you'll excuse me I'm losing him."

"Yes you are." Skye huffed. "Look. Just a suggestion but if you like the guy that much, ask him out."

Grant sputtered wordlessly.

Skye slid back in her chair. "Hey, no one else is around, the recorder's off, and this is the first time I've had an actual chance to give you advice."

"Advice?" Simmon's voice popped in.

Skye groaned. "Never mind."

The agent huffed. Grant walked out onto the sidewalk. "Shoot."

He looked all the way down the street. His target was completely gone. Like all gone. No trace.

"Hey Grant."

The dark haired male spun. "Caleb. Hi."

"Walking?" The blonde had his bag over his shoulder easily and smelled like soap and deodorant.

Grant thought fast. "Yep. Just got myself a little lost." He looked around. Hmm. He actually didn't know where he was.

Caleb nodded sympathetically. "Why doncha walk with me a ways. I can walk you to your place if you want."

"Sounds good."

They walked in an amicable silence. Grant let his breathe out. He wasn't much of a talker and holding a conversation was difficult usually. He took the chance to enjoy the walking, the easy stride, the easy quiet. They neared Grant's building and the Shield Agent finally figured out where they were.

"You know the way now?" Caleb smiled.

Grant nodded unable to help but smile back.

The blonde clapped him the shoulder. "See you tonight then."

He headed back to his own place. Grant's shoulder tingled a bit as he fumbled for his keys.

"Ask him." Skye murmured.

Grant pulled out the earpiece, tired and frustrated. He needed more sleep.