The Little Things in Life

by Rinnalaiss

100 Prompts. Phil Coulson has a life outside of SHIELD. It's tough to maintain: all the on-call, travel, and the secretive nature of the organization. But when work is so all-consuming, it's the little things in his personal life that keep him grounded. Like Laura, the one woman who's willing to stick around and put up with the long-distance. Phil/OC. Lots of fluff! Now rated M.

8. White Noise

White Noise

February 2006

Phil was in a state of semi-consciousness on Laura's couch. It had been a long, stressful day at work and she invited him over for a low key evening of comfort food and "let's just watch something stupid."

In the end, he had tentatively asked if she would play her cello. He had seen it set up in the living room, but had never heard her play it. He loved the cello- the richness of the tone soothed him in ways little else did.

She agreed with the disclaimer that while she still practiced relatively regularly, she was no professional.

He fought the impulse to close his eyes as she played the Ave Maria because she was beautiful to watch. Her body flowed with the music. Even though she was wearing yoga pants and an old t-shirt, she was a marvel.

As she transitioned to the Pie Jesu from Requiem he gave a small smile, impressed that she read his desire to listen to classical pieces.

By the end of the melody, he was sound asleep, snoring gently.