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Chapter 7 – Are you ready for the truth?

Skye woke up few hours later only to notice that she wasn't alone in her room. Sitting on the chairs near her bed were already: Kate, that Coulson – guy and hottie (Skye remembered that his last name was Ward, because it was the same as hers but in her mind, she preferred calling him "hottie").

All three of them were discussing something animatedly. Skye could make out of it only single words or phrases, like dangerous, not ready, get back and bus. She had no idea what they were talking about and wasn't paying that much attention to their conversation until she heard them saying her own name.

'Umm… hi' Skye said to get their attention.

'Oh, hello Skye' Coulson greeted her cheerfully. 'We were just talking about you.'

'Yeah… I've noticed' she muttered under her breath and then added louder. 'So, what's going on?'

'Well, you're leaving hospital today and I was just about to tell agent Ward here, that he'll be the one to take you home' Coulson smiled.

'Him?!' Asked Skye surprised.

'Me?!' Ward was just as surprised as she was.

Then both of them asked at the same time. 'Why?'

'Ag- I mean, Miss Morris can't take you home, because she has to help me and my team with something' Coulson started explaining. 'And since she can't, I thought who would've been better to escort you back home than my best agent?' He smiled pointing at Ward.

Grant looked even more surprised. 'Sir, can we talk for a minute, in private?' And with that they both left the room.

When door closed behind them, Skye turned to Kate. 'So, what is exactly going on?' She asked. 'And why is hottie, umm… I mean this agent Ward is taking me home? I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself.'

Skye shifted in her bed and winced when she felt sharp pain on her side.

Kate rushed to Skye, to help her. 'And that's why you need Ward's help.'

'Fine…' Skye pouted. 'But hey, you seem like you know all those guys?' Skye asked curiously, hoping that her friend will tell her more.

'Yeah… I do… kinda…' Kate got nervous.

'Kate' Skye got serious. 'What do they want from me?'

'It's uhh… it's complicated, Skye' Kate said. 'I'm sure that Ward will explain everything to you' she smiled faintly.

Ward closed the door behind them.

'Sir, what do you exactly meant, by saying that I'm escorting Skye home?' Ward was really confused. 'And why do we need Morris help?'

'Well, we don't need her help, we're actually giving her ride to New York and by we I'm not meaning you, Ward' Coulson said with a little smile in the corner of his mouth, like he knew a secret no one else know.

'What?' Grant was surprised again. 'Then what am I going to do?'

'You'll stay here, with Skye' Coulson was very proud of himself. 'Until she'll be recovered enough to get on a plane with us, you'll take care of her.'

'But, but…' Ward had mixed feelings. At one point he wanted to stay with Skye more than anything, but on the other hand he wanted to find people who did this to his Skye and hurt them really bad. 'Don't you need me there? With you?'

'We can handle ourselves' Coulson said 'and personally, I think that Skye needs you more. But, if you really want to go with us… Fine, there's still Collins… he can take care of-'

'Collins? Oh there's no way in hell that' Ward interrupted Coulson, his voice louder than he intended to.

Ward knew Collins well, he and his greedy hands were not going anywhere near Skye. Over Grant's dead body. He cleared his throat. 'I mean, its fine, Sir. I'll stay with Skye.'

'Great' Coulson looked at him like he was stopping himself from bursting in laughter. He grabbed the handle to Skye's room 'Oh, and Ward?'

'Yes, Sir.'

'You're welcome' Coulson winked at him, opened the door and stepped into the room.

Ward followed him, chuckling.

At precisely 6 p.m. Ward showed up in Skye's hospital room to take her home.

She wasn't very happy about it, but she couldn't do anything about it either. Skye learned today one, very important thing – with those government agents, its better when you stay silent and let them do whatever they have to do.

They told her also that hottie will be staying with her for only few days.

Yeah, you heard it right – Mr. I'm-all-big-and-scary-and-not-talking-very-much-but-at-the-same-time-being-pretty-sexy (that's a really long name, isn't it?) will stay over in Skye's apartment.

And all thanks for that should go to Kate – she was the one that "casually" mentioned that Skye has spare room and that way 'Agent Ward can keep an eye on you all the time and help you take care of everything until your cast is off, Skye, so technically you should be thanking me for this, not frowning.'

Unfortunately, Kate was right – Skye needed help, at least with Steve – doctor told Skye that he'll let her home only if she'll promise him that she'll be resting in her bed all the time.

And now they were going to a parking lot, so agent Grant Ward could drive Skye back home.

Skye whistled when she spotted a car that they were going to. 'This is your car? They must pay you nicely…'

'It's not my car, it's rented so don't get used to it' Grant chuckled opening passenger's door for her to get it. 'I don't own a car.'

He packed Skye's bag and got into the car.

'You don't have a car? Are they paying you that bad?' Skye looked at him like he had two heads.

Grant looked at her smiling.

'Let's get you out of here' he said and sped off to Skye's apartment.

'Okay, I knew that Coulson got some pretty toys from Fury after New York, but I had no idea they'd be that sweet!' Kate said admiring Bus.

'Wait until you'll see Lola, agent Morris' Simmons started.

'And there's one rule that you must obey or Coulson will throw you out of this place in the middle of a flight' Fitz warned her.

Kate got slightly nervous 'You're kidding right?'

'I wish he was' Jemma said.

'And what would that be?' Kate asked.

'Don't touch Lola' science duo answered in unison turning very serious.

Coulson's team (minus Ward) along with Morris was heading to New York, to talk to Fury and observe Adams' family for some time. Then, week later they would get back to Malibu to pick Ward and Skye and leave Kate to pack all of her belongings so she could move back to New York.

Now, since May and Coulson took Lola ad went out to take care of few things before flight to New York, it was Fitz-Simmons who were now in charge and were showing Morris the Bus.

They were walking through lounge.

'Alright, here you can relax and watch TV' Fitz pointed to large sofa.

'Although we all have TV in our bunks' Jemma added.

'There's kitchen area' three of them were still walking. 'There's commanding center.'

'We have two bathrooms here' Simmons said and suddenly stopped in front of another door. 'And you'll be staying here' she smiled.

'In our guest bunk' Fitz said.

'Guest bunk?' Kate asked, unsure if she heard them correctly.

'Well, yes' Jemma smiled. 'Most of the time it's occupied by agent Triplett, but now he's on a one-man mission in… Fitz, where was it again?' She turned to Leo.

'New Zealand, Tripp's in New Zealand now.'

'Oh, okay' Kate smiled.

Fitz-Simmons showed Kate rest of the Bus and then they all decided that while waiting for Coulson and May's arrival they'd watch a movie in the lounge.

Jemma and Kate picked a movie (they choose "National Treasure") and Leo made some snacks.

All three of them sat on a couch comfortably, Jemma in the middle, while Leo was on her left and Kate on her right.

During a movie Kate noticed something. 'You two seem really relaxed and enjoying movie. I haven't seen you like this often.'

'Yes, we are' Fitz agreed with her. 'For the first time in… well… really long time.'

'Finally, we can relax' Jemma added. 'No offence to you, agent Morris, but now we're sure that Skye's in very good hands, the best I can say.'

'None taken' Kate smiled. 'I know that agent Ward is one of the best agents S.H.I.E.L.D. have.'

'We also hope that maybe Ward will be able to bring some of Skye's memories back' Jemma said quietly.

She knew that it was mostly wishful thinking as there was very small chance to bring Skye's memories back, but she also knew that if there was someone that would be able to do that, it's only Grant Ward.

It was because of the strong feelings the two of them once shared towards each other.

Halfway through the movie Coulson and May got back on the Bus.

May headed towards cockpit and in two minutes they heard her saying via comms 'Wheels up in 5.'

Coulson went behind the bar to pour him something stronger to drink, they'll be seeing Fury tomorrow morning.

'I assume that Fitz-Simmons already showed you everything?' He asked Kate.

'Yes, they did' she smiled at him taking her eyes off the screen.

Coulson was on his way to his office when he turned around to agents sitting on a couch.

'Oh! One more thing, agent Morris.'

'Yes' she again turned to look at him.

'Don't touch Lola or I swear, I'll throw you out of this plane and I'll make it look like it was an accident. Am I making myself clear?' Coulson said with flat tone and blank expression.

Kate was left speechless so she just nodded her head vigorously.

'Good' he smiled and walked to his office.

'I told you so' Fitz said smirking at now terrified Kate.

'We're here' Ward shut down engine, quickly unbuckled himself and got out of the car. He walked to the other side of the car, opened door for Skye and helped her got out.

'Thanks' she winced a little bit, her ribs still hurting.

Grant took Skye's bag from the backseat and then his other hand wrapped around Skye's waist so she could lean on him while walking.

Skye had no idea how or why, but it felt familiar to her.

When they reached elevators, Skye cursed almost silently.

'Shit.'

'What? What is it? Are you okay?' Grant was instantly alarmed, worry on his face.

'I don't have my keys' Skye said, leaning against the wall.

Ward breathed sigh of relief.

'Oh well, luckily I have keys' he smiled, taking them out of his pocket.

'You do?' Skye asked surprised. 'Who gave them to you?'

'Kate' he answered simply. 'She said I would need them as your new roommate.'

'Oh…'

When elevator stopped at the right floor they got out and headed to the door to Skye's apartment, Ward put the key in the lock.

'I should warn you-' Skye started.

Door opened and Steve was there, barking, jumping up and down and wiggling his tail. But at first he didn't approach Skye, like she thought he would. Instead he jump at Ward, but it wasn't in any sort an aggressive movement. Ward bent down to happy dog and started scratching him behind his ears.

'Hey Steve' he smiled at dog. 'I brought home your owner, aren't you happy to see her?'

'-that I have a dog.' Skye finished amazed. 'How's that? When? I don't even…'

Grant chuckled, he picked up Skye's bag, that he first left on the ground when opened the door, and guided girl to the couch in a living room.

'If you're able, go to your bed, Skye. If not, wait for me, as I'll take Steve for a walk.' In one moment Ward flashed her comforting smile and in another he was out of the apartment with the dog.

'Unbelievable' Skye whispered.

Her dog was a friendly type, but he wasn't that friendly towards anyone. She assumed that Steve must've seen agent Ward before… she'll just have to ask hottie about that later.

Snapping out of her thoughts she slowly got up from the couch and slightly wincing, while clutching her side with her right hand, she started moving towards her bedroom.

Skye gently lied down on her bed, mentally thanking herself for wearing plain t-shirt and sweats. If she was wearing anything more complicated, with buttons for example, she would probably need agent hottie's help and that would've been an awkward situation…

Skye wanted to wait for agent Ward when he'll come back, but as soon as her head hit her pillow she drifted off to sleep.

Ward took Steve for a forty-five minutes long walk, he thought that poor dog deserved it, being alone all this time.

When Grant got back to the apartment he spotted empty couch. He went to Skye's bedroom, door were closed.

'Are you ready for the truth?' Ward asked opening the door, but all he saw was Skye sleeping peacefully.

Steve quickly jumped on the bed and lie down beside Skye. She unconsciously threw her good arm around his back.

'I guess we'll start tomorrow then' Grant whispered smiling. He gently closed the door behind him.

Ward had one more night to think how to tell Skye the truth…

Meanwhile

'Girl's alive' man in black cap and hoodie said on the phone.

'What?' Another man, on the other end of the line asked. 'You know that he won't be pleased?'

'Well, that's not everything.'

'What do you mean?'

Man took a deep breath before saying 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'s here.'

'You idiot! How could you let that happen?' Man on the other end was furious now.

'And you won't guess who's protecting her now…'

'Who?'

'Our friend' he said, sarcasm dripping from his words. 'Grant Ward.'

A.N.: That's the end of this chapter, I hope you liked it. Penny for your thoughts?
Until next time,
Cherry ;]