Skye slid on one of the chairs and peeked over May's shoulder, "what are you doing?"

"Grocery list."

Skye squealed, "can I come?"

May stopped writing and looked at Skye with a raised eyebrow, "why?"

The hacker shrugged and smiled at her SO as she rested her chin on her palm, "nothing. It's been a long time since I did something so mundane as going shopping."

May didn't answer instead she went back on completing the list and checking the cupboards and cabinets for any supplies that they need to buy. Skye followed her movements and chuckled, "you do realize that you have that mom/wife vibe around you right? I mean it's just weird, like a good weird, uh, you know, I mean you could use anything in this kitchen as a weapon," when May sent her a glare, she closed her mouth shut and nodded, "stop talking, right."

Seconds later, Coulson walked into the kitchen and shifted his gaze between the two women, "what are we doing?" he asked as he sat down.

Skye caught May's eye roll as she turned back to the cupboards and smiled at Coulson, "having a one-sided conversation with May."

Coulson chuckled, "the usual then."

May turned back to them and crossed her arms, "fine you can come," she sent a pointed look towards Coulson, "but you're driving."

Coulson's eyes widened, "but," May raised an eyebrow, "I have paperwork!"

May scoffed as she exited the kitchen, "you don't do paperwork."

When May was out of ear shot, Skye stuck out her tongue at Coulson who tried and failed to be stern at the moment, "mama bear's mad at you AC, best to get going." She winked and dashed out of the room.

Skye couldn't keep the smile off her face as they entered the store, she wouldn't admit it to anyone but she liked to cherish the moments when it's just the three of them. That might be a little bit selfish on her part, she added in afterthought.

"Where do we start boss?"

May pointed to the farthest aisle on the left and both Skye and Coulson followed. They were all quiet together but Skye was practically skipping as they scan through the aisles, "what's gotten into you today?" Coulson asked with a confused smile on his face.

Skye shook her head, "this is nice, just chillin' and I kinda need a breather from being cooped up in the base for too long."

Coulson wrapped an arm around her shoulder and placed a kiss on her temple, "well in that case, I think ice cream could be smuggled into our cart, I'll go and get some."

Skye grinned and turned back to May who was staring at her, "is there something on my face?" she asked awkwardly.

May let a small smile escape her lips and dragged her young agent to another section of the store. Skye's eyes widened when she saw rows and rows of chocolate and stared back at May in amazement, "you've got to be kidding me."

Sure, she always had a stock of her sweets at The Playground but everyone knew how much of a sweet tooth she really was. Besides, May only buy her a couple of them every month, so this moment was like heaven. May nodded and shrug, "you deserve it."

Her young student squealed again and May tried to ignore the warmth that spread through her as she saw the huge smile on Skye's face. Nowadays, it's such a rare moment for any of them to see a smile on the hacker's face. She froze for a moment when she was wrapped in a tight hug, it took her a short second to respond and hug the girl back albeit awkwardly.

"Thanks mom, you're the best, love you."

Skye was surprised by her own words and walked away fast to avoid seeing the expression on her SO's face. She didn't mean for it to slip; she had fantasized about saying that to her many times but it didn't mean she would actually have the courage to say it. In her haste, she failed to see the faintest of smile on May's lips.

Coulson came back and placed the tub of ice cream on the cart and chuckled, "told you she loves you, didn't she?" He knew May's expression since he also wore the same one everytime Skye shows affection towards him.

May pressed her lips together and nodded, quite embarrassed that she got caught, "I love her too you know. I just wish I could say it back."

Coulson sighed, "well, no one's rushing you, do it at your own pace, she already knows you love her anyway." He walked to where Skye was choosing some sweets and May just shook her head.

The silence around her was broken when an older woman spoke, "your husband and daughter are quite wonderful, you must be a great wife and mother."

May turned to the other woman before looking towards Skye and Coulson, "oh um they're n-," she stopped herself and nodded, "I'm grateful and lucky to have them."

Coulson and Skye came back and bickering against each other which type of chocolate was the best. May raised an eyebrow and looked at Skye, "got what you need?"

Skye nodded and stuttered shyly, "y-yeah, thanks." She moved ahead and muttered, "sorry."

May sighed and looked at Coulson who shrugged in response. She jogged to catch up with the hacker and spun her around in an instant.

The young agent's eyes widened, "w-what's hap-"before she could ask, May wrapped her arms around her gently. Skye stiffened for a moment before she got emotional over the gesture. She returned the hug and smiled at Coulson who gave her a thumbs up.

May's next words sent a shiver down her spine but she promised to never forget it, "I love you too, just so you know." Before she could react, May broke the hug and smiled at her, tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear and winked, "now how about you tell your dad to hurry up or else he's going to the couch."

Skye smirked as May walked past her before shouting at Coulson, "hurry up dad! I don't think your back will tolerate the couch that much."

Coulson frowned but chuckled as he approached them at the counter.

~kingdomfictionalia