Blessing
“You almost ready?” Daisy asked Sousa as she put her necklace on in the mirror, “They're gonna be here soon.”
They were having dinner with Coulson and May that night.
Sousa adjusted his suspenders, giving himself a final once-over in the mirror. He turned to Daisy, a warm smile on his face.
"I'm all set," he replied, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at her. "You look absolutely stunning, Daisy." He wrapped his arms around her waist, standing behind her in the mirror.
Daisy leaned back into Sousa's embrace. She tilted her head to the side, resting it against his chest as she gazed at their reflection in the mirror.
"You're not so bad yourself," she responded with a sweet smile.
He began to sway them side to side, as if they were slow dancing. She shut her eyes, relaxing against him.
Hours later, after dinner, they were sitting in their living room with May and Coulson.
"So, how's the lighthouse doing? Mack ever come visit?" Coulson asked.
Daisy leaned back on the comfortable couch, her hand intertwined with Sousa's.
"The lighthouse is doing just fine," Daisy replied, "but it's not the same without you guys." She answered. "And Mack tries to visit whenever he can, but theres always something that ends up coming up."
Coulson nodded understandingly. "Being director means he must have a lot of commitments. Glad I don't have to deal with them anymore." Coulson chuckled.
Daisy shivered. "I'm gonna go grab a sweater. I'll be back."
Daisy excused herself from the conversation, leaving Sousa, May and Coulson.
Sousa took this opportunity to ask them what he's been wanting to ask.
"Agent May, Agent Coulson," Sousa began, his voice steady but laced with emotion. "I wanted to talk to you both about something important."
May and Coulson exchanged a knowing glance before turning their attention back to Sousa.
Sousa took a moment to gather his thoughts, his fingers nervously interlocking with each other. "I love Daisy more than words can express. She's the light of my life and I can't imagine my future without her by my side. And, because you guys are practically her parents, I want to ask for your blessing to marry her."
May and Coulson exchanged a warm smile.
"She's all yours." Coulson said, with a massive smile and very shimmery eyes.
Sousa couldn't help but mirror Coulson's beaming smile.
*He was going to get to marry Daisy.*
Just then, Daisy's feet pattered against the wooden floor as she returned to the living room, wearing a cozy sweater that she had hastily thrown on. She paused in the doorway, her eyes widening as she noticed the exchanged glances between Sousa, May, and Coulson.
"Did I miss something?" she asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice.
Sousa, May, and Coulson, all shook their heads at the same time, causing Daisy to raise an eyebrow.
"Okay....?" she spoke, her voice confused.
She plopped back onto her spot on the couch, and Sousa wrapped his arm around her as they continued their evening.