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They had tried in the past to have kids and than it became a back up thought when they kept fighting, arguing about everything. It was never just one thing it piled on top of each other, one after another until they both just seemed to completely explode. It wasn't like he stopped loving Aiden, he was just losing the will to fight and divorce seemed like the best answer. Now he was told he was having a child, they were having a kid together.

It was funny how the universe worked sometimes. She had been ready to walk away from their marriage, the life they created together. Now with a baby thrown in the mix, she was having her doubts. She knew what she had signed up for the moment they got together. maybe she was hoping to not always be second to his job. But then again, she did the same to him when it came to her shop. She let out a deep sigh and rubbed her face with her hands.

Charlie’s grin came easy, too easy, even for him; but this one wasn’t his usual cocky smirk, the kind he wore like armor. This was wide and boyish and absolutely stupid, the kind of grin that made him look like someone had just handed him the keys to the world. He scrubbed a hand through his hair, shook his head, muttered, “Damn,” under his breath like he couldn’t quite believe what he’d heard.

“You realize what you just did, right? You just singlehandedly ruined my reputation as the guy who always knows what to say. ‘Cause right now, I got nothin’ but…” He gestured vaguely at his chest, then at her, his grin tugging crooked. “Whatever the hell this is. Which, for the record, feels pretty damn good.”

He leaned back for half a second, just long enough to catch her eyes again, and his voice dipped quieter, not so much playful as raw. “Didn’t think you’d ever look at me this way. Didn’t wanna lose you by wanting too much.” The words hung there, heavy and unguarded, and for once Charlie didn’t immediately reach for a joke to cover them.

Instead, his thumb brushed over her knuckles, gentle, almost absentminded, like he was grounding himself in the simple fact of her hand in his.

Then- because he couldn’t let it sit too long without breaking the tension, he let the grin creep back in, softer this time but just as sharp. “Guess that makes it official. I’m promoted. Glitter, chaos, soup guy, and now… boyfriend. Not a bad résumé. I’ll even print business cards, if you want proof.” He winked, a little sheepish around the edges, but it was the kind of banter that barely disguised how serious he was.

His gaze lingered, warmer now, softer than he usually let it get. “So yeah, let’s pack the bags. You, me, the chaos we apparently attract, and enough bad coffee to keep us moving. I’ll stake the claim, carry the map, fight off whatever dumbasses think they can get between us.” A beat, then he tilted his head, sly. “And you? Bring the red highlighter. Just in case I forget how lucky I am.”

For a rare moment, the smirk slipped, replaced with something shy and earnest, the smile he only ever showed her. “Truth is, I don’t wanna forget any of this. Not one second.”

"Well, I figured if we were admitting things and sharing how we felt, then you needed to hear it directly from me. If it managed to leave you speechless, then I did a pretty damn good job." she looked over at him before putting her pen down. She place her hand over his chest, her fingers grazing over where his heart was. "I think what you're feeling is whatever I feel when you look at me."

She chuckled softly before moving her hand away. "Really? I thought I'd made it rather obvious how I felt about you. Any time someone dared to flirt with you, I gave them a look that could kill." Which was quite often if she was being honest. Someone had to be blind to not see how handsome he was or be captured by his charm.

She was enjoying his touch, the way his knuckles ran against her fingers. This felt like a dream she did not want to wake up from. They probably should be less open in the office but she did not care. Maybe now no one would try to get between them.

She hummed thoughtfully at his words liking the way they sound. "yes that does make it all official. You're all those things and more. The man that carries my heart." She shook her head with a grin. That would make it even more known to their office and the world that they were together. No more hiding behind uncertainty. They were bracing how they felt and that was enough for her. "No need for business cards. Unless you just want to make them for fun."

She pushed away slightly from her desk to be more closer to him. To take in every part of this moment. Remembering the way he looked and how it felt to hold his hand. She didn't care if she had anyone watching. to her, it felt as if they were the only two people in that room. "Definitely sounds like a great adventure to be had. I guess I won't be allowed to take time away unless you're right there beside me." She pressed a soft kiss to his cheek. "Oh, I'll be sure to bring one to remind you."

She reached to cup his face with her hand, brushing her finger along his cheek. "I don't want to forget either. This is a memory I want to keep for as long as I live."

A nod from Eddie. "Yes that is kind of the thing about parenting." Eddie said. "I've learned that you'll do pretty much anything to protect them." Eddie said. A nod from him. "It's very true. Makes it easier to go into fires, but yes this is a good step for us." Eddie said.

"Yes, you definitely do what you can and make sure they're safe from harm." She was happy to met Eddie who shared the same views as she did when it came to parenting. "Which is why I wanted to do this. Figured it wouldn't hurt to take the risk. I know my son was trying to hint I should try to see if you were interested."

The Professor opened his eyes at the touch of her lips, a faint grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Well,” he murmured, “I suppose I’ve just exposed my weakness. Intergalactic genius, master of temporal physics ... completely undone by someone playing with my hair.”

He looked up at her. “And yes,” he said, resting his hands lightly at her waist, “I think that makes it official. This spot is yours. I’ll even put up a little sign: Reserved for Aiden Halliwell.”

"I think that might be everyone's weakness whether they want to admit it or not. I know I do enjoy someone playing with my hair. You also know how I feel about touch." That was not a secret to him. she had reached to him once or twice before needing physical affection.

She chuckled softly at his words, shaking her head. "I don't think a sign is needed. As long as I know, I'll be sure to make good use of it. But I will not share it with anyone else."

"Definitely," A grin spread across Alena's gentle face as she glanced at her girlfriend, giving their joined hands a playful swing.

Glancing towards the door once more, Alena could feel anticipation humming in her chest with the beat of her heart. "Let’s see what he’s got planned for us this time." With a soft chuckle, she added in a joking tone, "And if he gets that huge, excited grin-the one when he has a surprise, we'll just have to pretend not to notice.Don't want to guess it too early."

Gently squeezing her partner’s hand one more time before turning the key and pushing the door open, the blonde stepped inside of the familiar room with that warm smile of hers. No matter what it was that awaited them inside, she knew one thing for certain—tonight was going to be special. It always was when the three of them were together

She followed behind Alena, continuing to hold her hand. When she fully entered, she was welcomed with the wonderful aroma of food. She looked around before noticing a trail of flower petals and candles leading to their living room. "Julio, honey, are you home?" she called out to him as she followed the trail. In the middle of their living room was a huge couch. Enough to fit the three of them and Daisy. There were blankets and pillows. Their TV seemed to be in a streaming menu.

She jumped though when she felt an arm wrap around her shoulders.

Aiden was not just offering her help, but also apparently trusted her with her dog. It made Jane duck her head, arms crossed tight against her chest. It all felt like something that Jane--simply didn't deserve. Not a pathetic loser like her.

But, god, she wanted it so much it hurt.

she wondered what the other went through. She knew not many people were blessed to grow up like she did. With a huge family that tend to be overprotective of one another. With how she was raised, aiden did her best to help others even if it was something small like a drink or a ride somewhere.

"I try to be. I know life is not easy. Sometimes you need a break or a friend to help you through it." she reached down to pet Daisy before offering her a piece of her food.

"You're welcome. I mean it though. if you need a place to stay and don't mind helping around here, I can pay you. The place does need tending when I'm gone on trips." She was not going to fully explain why she was always gone. That would be a topic for another time.

Everything before the fall of SHIELD now felt like a dream, like it had been ages ago when in reality it hadn't even been a full year. What had been fond memories now were almost tainted with the fact that he had moments where he wasn't even himself, he wasn't even in control. Brock could only hope that none of those moments had been with her. But there would never be a way of knowing because he didn't even fully remember the things he did, trying to remember only made a jolt of pain shoot through his mind. The only good thing out of all of that, at least, was thinking of their time spent together. It was time that slowly had felt less about hooking up and more about spending time with her. They definitely looked more together than he had originally intended. A small smile even began to tug at his lips at her words, bringing up a memory that start to cause him to nod. "I do remember that...I couldn't help it. I like to think I made up for that later." The smile falter a bit as she squeezed his hand. "I know you don't think I should apologize but you're in this mess because of me when you didn't have to be."

Aiden wished she could do more to figure what had happened. What had made him do the things he did. she could have easily given up on him. But given their past together, she couldn't. at headquarters now with both Nat and Steve watching her, she was limited on what she knew from them. It was like they somehow knew she was protecting him. Even if to the world, the man living with her was not him but someone else. She was doing her best to work behind the scenes without drawing more attention to her. The less people she could get involved the better. She could only hope that her uncle Cole could help her figure out if there was any connection with the Underworld and Hydra. "oh, you did make up for later. I also think he learned really quickly that I was not single." They were not exactly quiet at times especially after moments like that. "I think I reacted the same way once. When that trainer tried to hit on you in front of me and refused to even acknowledge me." There were good memories that she had tried to hold on to. She hated to think when his mind was alter and things started to change. "I want to be. That's why you don't have to apologize. I could have left you there but I couldn't."