Chapter 2: Sounds like Fitz
Grant's POV- Status: The Bus. Whereabouts: "Classified"
He could finally closed his eyes, today was one long day shopping with Skye for girl's cloths 'twice as exhausting as a combat mission' he decided. There wasn't much his undercover training hadn't prepare him for but he was totally out of his depth when it came to shopping for girl's cloths and he was man enough to admit it. He figuring an early night would do him good if he had to look after Skye tomorrow 'where did she get all this energy?' he pondered as he drifted off to sleep worn out from the day's activities.
Skye's POV- Status: The Bus. Whereabouts: "Classified"
She woke due to a loud rumbling she shot up in her bed looking around for the source of the noise 'it sounds an awful lot like Fitz's tummy when its angry he hasn't fed it' she thought looking around for him. Her eyes landed on the small window above her bed with her hula girl on the sill, she scrambled out of her covers towards her window to look out she saw a bright light flash in the distant sky then a loud rumbling noise, it was very loud. She didn't like loud things got scary when they were loud.
Climbing off her bed grabbing her new Iron Man she slid her door open- darkness, that's what she could see, no Fitz's with his tummy rumbling. She didn't like the dark either but it was safe here on The Bus. She knew Fitz's bunk was next to hers she saw him go in there earlier, opening Fitz's door she peeked in to see if he was asleep, he looked asleep 'do tummies rumbled if you are asleep?' Skye wondered eyeing him curiously but not wanting to go in any further than the doorway in case she woke him up.
The noise got louder making her covered her ears with both hands tucking her Iron Man under her arms, she ran out of there to her much more protective, full sized Robot. He'd make this loud rumbling noise and lights stop. Grant made everything better like today she followed him down the big stairs after their shopping trip and took skin off her palms he made the hurting stop maybe he'd make the scary loud noises go away too.
Reaching Grant's bunk she slid it open and stepped inside closing it again, she could see her Robot was asleep like Fitz.
"Robot?" she called getting no answer, she took another step closer to the bed standing next to it now. The noise got louder again making her clamp her hands over her ears and drop her Iron Man, she let hot tears escape her eyes as fear welled up inside her.
"Robot?" she whimpered sitting down on the floor with her toy ears still covered. She didn't like loud noises and this sounded like he was angry, she didn't want him to get angry at her.
Grant's POV
His peaceful sleep was interrupted when he heard crying and somebody calling his name well not his name 'Robot' defiantly wasn't his name but Skye favoured it most. Sitting up to see where Skye was he spotted her on the floor with her Iron Man clutched under her arm and her hands clamped over her ears.
Skye clearly didn't like the storm they were having if the tears were any indication. Pulling back the covers he swing his legs over the edge to sit on the side of the bed, he picked her up placing her in his lap "what's the matter baby?" He asked not sure when he started calling her baby but in their current situation he figures he could get away with it since she is only three and didn't seem to mind.
Realising her hands where still covering her ears he took them away "what's the matter baby?" He asked again rubbing her back soothingly as she buries her face into his chest.
"Fitz's tummies rumbling too loudly. It's angry he didn't feed it and the skies flashing" Skye explained voice muffed as she spoke into his chest.
"It's only a storm, it's not going to hurt you" he chuckled at her comparing the rumbling to Fitz. Skye lifted her head a little her eyes still watery from crying she looked up at him.
"Promise, he's not going to get me" Skye asked her hot breath fanning against his bare skin tickling him a bit.
"Promise" he told her and he meant it, he'd never let anything or anyone harm her.
"How do you make him stop being angry? Do you feed him so he won't hurt me?" Skye asks making him chuckling. If he was more awake he might have picked up on the fact she wasn't just taking about 'he' and 'him' meaning the storm but something or rather someone else.
"It'll stop by itself, it not Fitz's tummy rumbling so we don't have to feed him to stop the noise. It's the sky, it'll stop on its own" he promised, her little brows were furrowed with confusion.
"It sounds like Fitz" Skye stated matter of factly as she hugged him tightly.
The stormed had eased off and Skye seemed calmer now "do you want me to take you back to your bed?" He asked. Skye shook her head messy curls flying, it was pretty adorable but they needed sleep and he didn't want a tired and grumpy Skye tomorrow. He's seen enough of Skye at morning training.
He changed tactics "do you want to sleep here with me? If you don't want to go back to your bunk?" He asked unsurely feeling like this wasn't really something a SO should be doing with his Rookie but she was three and scared and it was his job to protect her and make her feel safe. He really shouldn't have been surprised by the vigorous nodding setting her curls flying again.
Shaking his own head at his stupid question and ignoring his uneasy feeling he scooped her up setting her down on the side closes to the wall. He doesn't need her falling out of bed and old habits die hard being a Specialist he likes being closest to the door putting himself between whatever might come though and Skye. Sliding in beside her he leant over to make sure the blankets were covering them both, satisfied she won't get cold he rolled over onto his back and closes his eyes ready to let sleep take him.
Skye's POV
She was awake now and wasn't sure how to get back to sleep, she tried to close her eyes but she wasn't sure she could now. She rolled over to her side tucking her hand under her head and squinted at Grant next to her, she could just make out his face and his eyes were closed. She needed him to help her feel safe enough to close her eyes again, he made the loud angry rumble go away but she wasn't sure if he would come back and get her. She wanted to get closer to Grant but she was worried she'd annoy him and he'd make her sleep in her own bed and tell her she needed to stop being a big cry baby.
Her Grant wouldn't do that he called her baby but not in a mean way but a loving way that made her feel good and safe like she was loved and special. She liked being his baby she just needed him to do one thing for her so she could feel safe and sleep and she knew if he did she'd be alright and nothing would happen to her.
"Robot?" she whispered softly in case he was already asleep; she held her breath and just waited.
Grant's POV
His eyes were only closes about a minute and a half when he heard a soft whisper, he wondered if adult Skye might have called him Grant if he'd introduced himself properly instead of just kidnapping her from her van. Opening his eyes again he turns his head to her to see her big brown eye looking at him not seeming the least bit tired.
"What is it Skye?" he asked tiredness starting to creep into his voice.
Skye's POV
He sounded sleepy and she wasn't sure if she should ask anymore, he didn't sound like he was in the mood. He might get angry and make her go for disturbing his sleep but he was waiting for her to say something and now she'd gotten his attention.
"Can I have a snuggle?" She asked feeling like a sook for wanting someone to wrap her up and keep her safe.
Grant's POV
He's never been able to deny her anything especially when she looked at him with her big brown eyes. He was concerned about the anxiety he was picking up, something was making his Rookie feel unsafe and he didn't think it was just the storm. Something else was going on with her.
He gave her a reassuring smile "baby, come here. You don't have to ask" he told her lifting his arm. Skye scooted closer so her head rests on his chest her little ear just over his heart. He kissed the top of her soft messy curls breathing in her new warm baby smell. He wasn't used to it but quite liked it; it had a calming effect on him. He tightens his arms around her wanting her to feel safe so she could relax enough to go to sleep, he watched her eyes flutter closed and he shut his own.
"Night baby" he whispers into the darkness, she just snuggled closer to him 'if this is what snuggling feels like then I'm happy to do it more often' he thought holding Skye protectively in his arms her warm comforting baby smell surrounding him as he drifted to sleep.
Coulson's POV- Status: The Bus. Time: The next morning. Whereabouts: "Classified"
Panic filled him when he saw Skye's bunk open with no Skye in sight 'what if she's wandered off somewhere' he thought worriedly. Not wanting a repeat of the 'stair incident' he started searching everywhere.
Not finding Skye in all the obvious places he headed for Ward's bunk, he knew her better than anyone. He was surprised to find Ward's door unlocked when he knocks, it just slid open revealing a sight that eased his worries. Ward was sprawled out on his bunk flat on his back arms protectively wrapped around what he could only assume was Skye by the curly mess of brown hair visible curled up on her tummy both snoring lightly.
Smirking slightly just thinking of Ward's face when he shows him these pictures he took out his phone to capture the moment. He's not sure he's ever seen Ward look so content and relaxed or perhaps it's just Skye, she has that effect on people either way it's a moment worth recording. He slid the door closed as quietly as he possibly could so he didn't wake them up and get caught, he didn't want them awake just yet.
He wanted them to get all the rest they could because they were going to need it with the day ahead. Ward was going to have his hands full getting Skye to stay here while he went to The Hub, she had become even more attached to him than her adult self ever was. He actually doubted that Ward would leave The Bus on his own today. He might be a Specialist but there was one thing he wasn't equipped to handle and that was being the cause of Skye's upset so he'd leave them rest for a little bit longer before the escapades of the day really began.
