While We're Young
Tugging the suitcases up the lengthy stairs and down the endless hallways they finally reached their shared room.
“Ah! Here we are, room 532.”
“Why did we have to get a room so high up,” Fitz whined, “You know I’m scared of heights.”
Simmons turned around protesting Fitz’ complaints
“Well then why did you join a team whose headquarters is a plane tens of thousands of feet in the air?”
“Cause you were joining! And to think I would have any fun in the lab with a different partner, who would laugh at my jokes and not get mad when I throw things.” Jemma’s checks turned a darker shade of pink whilst hearing Fitz speak those words.
“Maybe he does feel the same way.”
“What’d ya say?”
*Shit! Was I thinking out loud*
“Oh, I was just saying how I can’t wait to see the room,” Swiftly swiping the key card into its slot she pushed open the door,
“Shall we?”
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After they had unpacked all of their clothes and unnecessary items Fitz remembered the plan that Skye had set up for him. Skye knew that Fitz had feelings for Jemma, and that Jemma had feelings for Fitz. But, she didn’t tell Fitz or Jemma that, she wanted to see how things would play out.
“Hey Jemma, I was thinking, since we have 5 hours till the meeting at 7:30, why don’t we go swimming, there wouldn't be a lot of people in the pool since its mid-afternoon and I haven’t gone in so long” Jemma opened the bathroom door and slowly walked towards the kitchen where Fitz was.
“I think it would be nicer to go night swimming, it's much quieter and private. In the meantime we could watch a movie or something, make use of the hotel room since we will only be here for a day.” Fitz liked the idea of swimming in private, it would make it much easier for his plan to succeed.
“Yea that’d be nice, but one condition, I get to pick the movie.”
“Fine, but don’t you dare pick another monkey movie, I will scream if I have to hear about the many different species one more time.”
“No no no, I was thinking we could watch something like Avatar. It’s a long movie so it will take up some time, and there's lots of talk about science so we won’t get bored.”
“Have you ever seen it?”
“No, but I’ve been wanting to ever since I saw Skye watching it in the lounge.”
“Ok, well I guess I could run down to the desk and get some snacks while you get it star-”
“Actually,” Fitz ran to the bedroom and came back with a bag full of snacks, “ I never go on any trip without proper British junk food.” Jemma eyes widened and all she could manage was a gasp.
“Oh Fitz!” She ran up to him and embedded him in a hug, then released him and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. Fitz’ blushed as soon as Jemma's soft lips left his skin.
“Great, yea so um I got some uh some uh Hobnobs, some um Twiglets and some Hobnobs. Wait, no I said that already.” Fitz’ palms started to seat as he could feel the tension rising
“Sorry, I meant I got Hobnobs, Twiglets and Maltesers. It should last a week but it lasts me one to two nights.”
“Great! I can get some bowls out and make some tea, you go get the movie on.” Fitz dropped the bag on the counter and quickly ran to the bathroom shutting the door behind him.
“Oh. My. God.” Fitz let out a little squeal and touched the spot where Jemma had just left her mark. He quickly moved to quietly turn the water on, running his hands through the cold water and then through his soft curls. He took a few deep breaths, dried his hands and opened the door.
“Oh, that was quick, sorry I had to go to the bathroom first.”
“It's alright, I already got the movie up, and I was able to find a blanket but we may have to share, if that’s alright.
“Yea, that's fine! Fitz, sat down at one end of the couch and Jemma snuggled closer, wrapping the blanket around them both. Fitz took a deep breath, picked up the remote and started the movie.
“When I was lying there in the VA hospital with a big hole through the middle of my life, I started having these dreams of flying..”
Simmons closed the gap between them, dropping her head into the perfectly built crook of Fitz’ shoulder. Fitz welcomed Jemma and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, the smell of her coconut shampoo filling the air around him. To anyone watching them they looked like a couple, perfectly matched. To them they were best friends about to embark on a journey that would change their lives but they didn’t know where it would take them.