Root felt proud that Shaw had taken it upon herself to teach her. The missions were a valid point, but she didn't have to invest her own time and sweat. But Shaw and Rudy looked like they were actually enjoying beating each other up. And knowing Shaw, she did.
"These were just basics, things that keep you alive." Shaw's clothes were soaked in sweat and she pulled her pullover off and Root openly gaped.
"What?" Root defended herself, "he's looking, too!" she pointed at Rudy who chuckled.
"Leave me out of this," he held up his big hands.
"From now on, you'll show up here every free minute you've got!" Shaw was being pretty bossy and Root liked it. "Rudy will see that you've got someone to spar with."
"Aren't you going to be here?" Root was a little disappointed when she realized she wouldn't be practicing with Shaw.
"Got to earn your stripes first."
"But I'm so much more motivated when you're on top."
"I'm out of here," Rudy trotted away laughing now.
"Thanks, Rudy!" Shaw shouted after him. "I owe you one."
"And what do I owe you?" Root asked when she held the door open for Shaw and they walked to the parking garage.
"Just learn something and stay alive." Shaw played it cool.
"Surely there's something I could do to pay you pack for your troubles." Root put enough innuendo in her voice to make it sound pretty dirty.
"You said you cook. Are you any good?" Shaw knew it that Root wouldn't let it go anyway.
"I supposed so," Root shrugged.
"It's been a while since I had something home cooked."
"Dinner it is then." Root beamed. Who would have thought grumpy bear would ever invite herself. "Tomorrow after practice?"
"Deal." Shaw started to regret her decision as soon as she locked eyes with the hacker who had anything but dinner on her mind.