A/N: I just love Hunter and Bobbi together and while I'm definitely not going to abandon any of my other stories, you can absolutely expect more about them from me in the future!

Dance Like Nobody's Watching

Chapter 3

As Hunter arrived in front of the gym, he hesitated for a moment, realising that this was maybe not as good an idea as he had initially thought. He knew that there was a realistic chance that Bobbi was going to kill him if she caught him watching her, but then he also knew how lost in her own world she tended to become once she allowed herself to relax. Which meant that he might very well be able to catch a quick glance of her before she even noticed he was there. As he kept telling himself that that was all he wanted, he finally decided to go through with his plan and opened the door in front of him carefully, hoping that his ex-wife wasn't facing his way.

To his relief she wasn't, and as the sound of one of those 'bubblegum songs', as he liked to call them, filled the air, Bobbi was shaking her hips to the rhythm and he knew that her eyes were closed at the moment, could tell exactly what her expression looked like, even if she had her back turned to him right now.

Because he knew this, he knew her, and without even meaning to, Hunter found himself leaning against the door frame, after he had pulled the door shut behind him, watching his ex-wife with the same fascination he always had. His eyes were moving up and down her perfect body, taking in every line, every curve, his breathing becoming just a little bit heavier as he remembered all too well how her workout sessions had often ended with both of them naked on the floor or up against the wall, once he hadn't been able to suppress his desire for her any longer.

Help me understand the best is yet to come

take me by the hand before I come undone

cause all this emptiness has left me feeling numb

but it's darkest right before the sun

A different song was playing by now, and even though Hunter hadn't really noticed it at first, he finally started listening as the lyrics of the chorus filtered through the haze in his mind, triggering a bunch of thoughts he had been trying to ignore ever since he had seen Bobbi again after all this time when she had joined the team.

Many things around them had changed since their divorce, SHIELD wasn't SHIELD anymore and maybe they had changed, too, even if only a little. He had spent the last few years telling everyone who would listen about how absolutely horrible his wife had been, how she had been a demonic hell beast, driving him insane, and yet he had never stopped loving her, not for a single moment.

They hadn't worked out the last time, and he knew that there had been a lot of very good reasons for that, but somehow he couldn't shake the faint hope that things could be different if they gave it another try. Maybe the best really was yet to come and they would miss their opportunity to find out if they didn't take it soon.

Now I've let moments pass me by

but I refuse to leave my life to fall between the cracks of my control

I was outspoken till I broke open

all the chains that were imprisoning my soul

He didn't want to let this moment, that was bringing back so many memories for him, pass him by, to miss his chance to try and rekindle what they used to have. Just as Hunter had made up his mind and decided that he was going to let Bobbi know he was here, however, to see how she would react, she suddenly turned around unexpectedly. Her body froze and the light-heartedness disappeared from her features in an instant, just as the chorus of the song played once more, creating a strangely optimistic backdrop against the suddenly tense atmosphere in the room.

Help me understand the best is yet to come

take me by the hand before I come undone

cause all this emptiness has left me feeling numb

but it's darkest right before the sun

"Hunter, what the hell?" Bobbi seemed flushed, probably from her training, but there was also a defensiveness to her expression that honestly startled the mercenary, like he had surprised her in an incredibly intimate moment and not during something he had watched her do a hundred times before.

Then realisation suddenly dawned on him, though, and he finally understood what a terrible mistake he had made by coming here. This really was a very intimate moment for Bobbi, one of the only times she ever allowed herself to really open up and just because she had been willing to share it with him in the past didn't mean that he had any right to intrude the way he had.

They weren't married anymore and if he had ever needed a hint to the question if Bobbi felt the same way about him as he still felt about her, it was that look on her face right now, that was telling him to get lost as unambiguously as possible.

He was just about to apologise and leave, but at this moment the bridge of the song began, and the female singer, who had stayed mostly in the background so far, sang alone, her clear voice dominating the room.

But I've been there before

I've been a soldier in this war

if you take it in your stride you might just see the other side

There had been so many fights between them, more than either of them had seen actual combat, which really was saying something, given their profession, but Hunter also remembered the many good times between them. How they had been there for each other, loved each other despite their differences and he thought that maybe, just maybe they could actually make it to that other side again if they focused more on those aspects and less on how to upset each other.

The mercenary still hadn't said anything, but he could see that Bobbi's expression had become a little softer, and he somehow had the impression that she was listening to the song as intently as he was.

Just breathe, breathe, 'cause everything you see is just a stone's throw away

The last line of the bridge ebbed away and in this moment, Hunter finally couldn't stop himself any longer. Taking the risk of getting punched in the face, he took a few purposeful steps forward until he was directly in front of Bobbi, his lips crashing onto hers as he pulled her against him with his right arm wrapped around her waist and his left hand at the back of her head.

Help me understand the best is yet to come

take me by the hand before I come undone

cause all this emptiness has left me feeling numb

but it's darkest right before the sun

But the punch never came. Despite his worries, Bobbi didn't try to push him away, instead she deepened the kiss all too eagerly, her own arms following his example and wrapping around Hunter in return.

Her skin was hot and slightly sweaty from her workout, but the mercenary didn't mind as his hands roamed over her body, slipping under her top without eliciting any protest from the agent.

His tongue was in Bobbi's mouth by now and he loved how familiar she tasted, reminding him once more how much he had missed his ex-wife, even if he had done his best to deny it for so long.

He still had not said a single word ever since he had entered the room and even as he broke the kiss now for a moment, it was only to lift Bobbi's red top over her head, a hunger in his eyes that made every word unnecessary.

Before he could start kissing the blond agent once more, she shot him an aroused grin and pulled his shirt up as well, flinging it to the ground carelessly. Then she was in his arms again before he knew it, her hands now tracing over his chest while she bit his lower lip playfully, prompting an excited growl to escape his throat.

He captured her lips with his one more time and then pushed slightly against the blond woman to get her to take a few steps back to where he had seen a yoga mat lying on the floor. Then he leaned in on her and pushed her down gently so they came to lie on the mat, her body beneath his, the heat radiating from it feeling like she was on fire.

They kept kissing for a few more moments, both of their lips swollen by now, until Hunter suddenly seemed to remember something and he lifted his head slightly to look down at his ex, his eyes still glazed with passion.

"Stay right where you are," he ordered quickly, not wanting to leave her even for a second. "In fact, just don't move at all, alright?" he added re-affirmingly almost as an afterthought, before getting up in a hurry and heading for the door.

But Hunter didn't leave. Instead he locked the door, making sure that nobody could walk in on them and switched off some of the lights, giving the room a much nicer atmosphere, especially with the music still playing in the background.

Then he went back to Bobbi and was on top of her again in an instant, kissing her once more, but gentler than before.

"I missed you, you know?" he whispered softly to her, but the agent didn't seem very moved by that, as she briefly rolled her eyes at him and replied with a teasing grin on her lips.

"Oh, don't be ridiculous, Hunter. That took like two seconds, three tops." Startled by her unexpected attempt at humour, the mercenary let out a short laugh and brought his lips down on Bobbi's once more, before moving down the line of her jaw to her neck, his breath ghosting over her skin, and his touch sending a rush of electricity through the blond woman.

"And to think you always claim I'm the idiot in this relationship," he muttered, his lips closer to Bobbi's ear now, before he gently kissed a spot on her neck right below her hairline, where he knew she was especially sensitive.

The blond agent let out a soft whimper at the sensation, her hands on Hunter's back and his nape tensing, until he moved down from her neck and went lower, leaving soft kisses over her stomach. Hunter's hands were at her hips now and his fingers traced the line of her panties beneath her yoga pants, before he pulled both down at once, causing Bobbi to bite her bottom lip in anticipation.

Moments later, his head was between her thighs and the agent was just glad that the music was still playing loudly, so nobody could hear the moans and soft cries that now escaped her throat as Hunter was proving once more that sex had never been one of the problems in their relationship. He had always been amazing at everything they had done in the bedroom, or wherever else the mood had struck them, and this time was no exception.

It didn't take long until she was trembling in ecstasy beneath his touch and when Hunter finally slowly made his way back up to her face, getting rid of her bra in the process, his lips leaving a tingling trail all over her skin, Bobbi knew that this wasn't going to be a one-time thing.

No matter how annoying and childish her ex could be sometimes, she had missed him just as much as he had missed her, and she wasn't going to let him get away again anytime soon.

She had her hands around his face now as they were kissing, his stubble scratching over her palms and chin and his scent filling her nose, bringing back countless memories she had been pushing from her mind for years now. Memories of intimacy, passion and love that sent her on an emotional rollercoaster, while Hunter's touch was doing the same to her hormones.

He was pulling away from her now for a moment, his hands moving to his belt quickly and Bobbi reached out to help him, not wanting to wait any longer to be with him completely. Once they had successfully removed his pants, Hunter laid on top of her once more, looking deep into her eyes, and when Bobbi gave a small, breathless nod, he went slowly inside of her, sending a wave of pleasure through both of them.

It had been years since they had been together like this, but her body still welcomed him immediately, every touch, every sensation incredibly familiar, but also brand new at the same time.

As Hunter started moving faster, his face remained right over Bobbi's, as he kept studying her, her reactions, not wanting to miss a single second of this moment, a part of him afraid that she was going to push him away again once they were done.

He had come here to get a glimpse of the relationship they had used to have and he was well aware that maybe this right here was it. Maybe they had both just been caught up in the moment, and for Bobbi it was nothing more than a brief relapse, a mistake she might even regret as soon as it was over.

But for Hunter it wasn't. No, he was absolutely sure that he wanted this, he wanted Bobbi in his life and not just as a friend or co-worker, but as the woman next to him, his better half, his wife, and he was going to make sure that she knew that, too.

He stopped moving for a moment to focus, and to be certain that Bobbi was listening to him. When she looked up at him with mild confusion in her eyes, he mustered up all his courage to tell his ex-wife what he had been trying to say to her for quite a while now.

"I'm sorry I ever walked away from you," he confessed quietly, his expression betraying the sincerity of his words beyond any doubt, "and I promise you I won't do it again. Not ever."

There was a brief moment of silence, while Bobbi just studied his face quietly, but then she laid one hand on his cheek gently, her thumb tracing over his lips.

"Good. But if you do, I'm going to find you and then I'll make you pay for having me go through all that trouble of searching for you. You know how creative I can be when I'm in the right mood."

Left speechless for once, Hunter just stared down at the woman underneath him, until a genuine smile started to spread on his lips as the meaning of her words finally began to sink in. Bobbi wanted to be with him as well and even though he had certainly hoped for her to say something to that extend, he had never expected to hear her admit it, especially not in such a teasing, yet promising way.

Before he could reply anything, though, the blond agent suddenly pulled his head down so their lips were connected once more. Now Hunter finally gave into his desire for her completely and began moving inside of Bobbi once again, more fiercely this time, eliciting a surprised moan from her that was quickly stifled by his greedy kisses.

His hands were moving all over the firm body underneath him now as Hunter kept going at a quick pace, every movement bringing both of them one step closer to release. Bobbi's hands were holding onto his back for dear life while her fingernails were digging into his skin, but the pain was drowned out by the sheer pleasure that was coursing through him. As Hunter pushed forward one last time, he could tell that Bobbi was going over the edge with him as she buckled underneath him, her skin hot, her eyes glazed in ecstasy.

Hunter collapsed on top of her, his breathing heavy, and his mind completely empty, but at the same time happier than he had been in a very long time. It wasn't just the usual post-sex bliss that was clouding his mind, either, but something more, something he had never felt with anyone except Bobbi.

Love, of course, but also a sense of belonging and a bond between them that he knew nothing could ever break.

He didn't really buy into all the romance crap people talked about, so he was never going to call her his soul mate, but he still knew that Bobbi was the love of his life, the one person he was meant to be with, no matter if there really was such a thing as a bigger plan for this world. Because there had been other women in his life before and after her, but being with any of them had never felt so right, so perfect, as it always did with her.

Pushing himself up again, so he wasn't putting all his weight on Bobbi anymore, he looked down at the blond woman, who seemed to be just as exhausted as he was, but was still giving him a soft smile in return.

"So I was thinking, maybe it'd be a good idea if I start watching you dance again, you know, like I used to. I really missed that," he told her, prompting a short laugh and a nod from the agent.

"Yeah, me too. But I'm not so sure if Coulson or any of the others would like it if we keep doing this in here. I mean, it's their gym, too."

"Ah, screw them," Hunter replied with a shake of his head. "They should either be happy for us or keep out of our business. Us having sex in the gym, that's tradition, and one I really like at that, so as far as I'm concerned, they can just bugger off." He gave Bobbi another soft kiss before rolling off of her and lying next to her, but as she was still on top of the yoga mat, he suddenly found himself with his back on the hard floor, staring up at the ceiling.

They were both silent for a few more seconds, before Hunter finally spoke again, a grudging expression on his face.

"Although, on second thought, maybe we could find a more comfortable place next time. Like a bed, for example. I'm a real fan of beds."

Laughing again, Bobbi now reached out with her hand to find Hunter's, their fingers intertwining. Then she turned on her side and rested her head on his shoulder, her free hand lying on his chest. She didn't say anything, though, and so they both were quiet for a while and just listened to the music that was still playing loudly around them, simply enjoying the closeness between them.

"You know, I still don't really like your taste in music, but that one song earlier, that was actually not too bad," Hunter suddenly admitted out of the blue. Bobbi looked at him in surprise, but even though that statement had been pretty vague, she knew immediately which song he was talking about.

"It's called 'The Best Is Yet To Come', and yeah, I like it, too," she replied, thinking about the way the lyrics had reminded her of him and their relationship.

"Do you think that's true, for us, I mean? You know we didn't exactly split up as friends, so maybe it's naïve to think that it could get better if we try again," Hunter pointed out thoughtfully.

Noticing the honest concern in his voice, Bobbi leaned over him so she was looking straight into his eyes. She planted a soft kiss on his lips before replying.

"I don't know, Hunter, and I don't think anybody ever does. I just know that I'm willing to take the risk and find out."

Smiling in response, he wrapped his arms around her neck and pulled her into another kiss, before looking up at her again.

"You know I love you, right?"

"Of course I do. It's the only reason why I didn't break your nose after I found out about the things you've been saying about me all this time."

"You're supposed to just say 'I love you' back, you know that, too, right?" Hunter sighed as he leaned back on the floor, doing his best not to get mad at the woman lying half on top of him, even though she wasn't making it particularly easy. As she answered him, though, he could practically hear her grinning and it was quickly making him even angrier at her.

"All this time and you still haven't figured out why I love to rile you up, Hunter, really?" the agent asked, her tone bordering on condescending, as she ran the tip of her finger across his chest in a playful manner.

"No, sweetheart, so please do enlighten me!" he replied, his voice sharp with frustration as he deliberately used a nickname for her he knew she couldn't stand.

Ignoring both Hunter's choice of words and his tone, Bobbi moved from her position on the yoga mat and slid one leg over his body so that she was sitting right on top of him, straddling the mercenary. Then she lowered her head so that her lips were right over his and he could feel her hot breath on his skin.

"Because I love the way we make up after a fight. Almost as much as I love you."

Grinning at her words, Hunter pushed himself off of the floor now, too, and into a sitting position, his arms wrapping tightly around Bobbi once more as he kissed her passionately. Despite her teasing, he knew that he was more than ready to go a second round with his ex, in every possible meaning of the phrase.

The End