Just an Act

Too close

Its weird what a week can do. I felt flustered coming into Hawks agency. He has no idea that I'm visiting bringing him some lunch.

I smile awkwardly at the man at the front desk, "Excuse me but...where is Hawks office?"

"I sorry maam but we don't let just any o-" he finally looked up only to flinch recognizing me, "top floor to the right"

"Thank you" I give my fake ass smile before getting in the elevator.

I try to calm my nerves as the elevator went up but with every floor my anxiety doubled.

This is so dumb. Why am I bringing him lunch? I used to fucking hate him but now I hate being away from him. It was just a few days ago that he was soaking my carpet holding a bag of tacos but it's still awkward.

We haven't had any events together and we aren't scheduled to meet until this Friday but I don't want to wait that long.

I finally make it to his office door. I feel my heart leap to my throat. I just need to knock. Come on body. Knock on the door. What if he's mad I disturbed his work? Damnit I should actually be back at my agency. I just finished my patrol and am on my own lunch break. Has he maybe already had lunch? This was a stupid idea.

I was ready to just go back to the elevator when the door swung open to Hawks looking wide eyed.

"Do I smell chicken??"

Every ounce of anxiety left my body as I fell into a laughing fit. Hawks flushed realizing I was there before focusing on the bag.

"So...chicken?" He meekly looked at the bag almost beggingly.

"I thought I'd bring you lunch" I smile at him earning a bright smile back from the birdman.

"Arent you being oddly sweet" he opened the office door more inviting me in.

"Whatever you say birdbrain. I think I am always sweet" I walk past him into the office noticing a sitting area with a few couches and a coffee table.

Arms wrap around me and I feel lips press against the shell of my ear, "I may have a sweet tooth then, could I have a bite?"

I fight my flush, "That was stupidly cheesy and didn't make as much sense as you probably thought"

"Worth a try" he shrugged plopping on the couch looking at the bag excitedly.

I pulled out the 2 meals and sat down digging in.

Hawks POV

Holy shit she visited me!! I am through the roof right now. I have been so awkward since I visited her place cause I don't know the line.

Are we dating now? Like for real dating? Would the same rules apply? I want to kiss her so bad but I am scared that's not ok. Do I ask? Or would that be weird?

I clear my throat once I finish eating. Maybe if I'm flirty about it I can pass it off as a joke if it fails, "So, can I have some dessert?" I pull my best smolder.

She rolled her eyes at me, "lunch doesn't usually include dessert"

"So what if I take you out to dinner?"

Say yes, come on. Please please please.

"Do you live off of take out?" She laughed

Shit... maybe, "We can try to eat at my place too"

The fuck am I saying right now?? I can't cook! I burn fucking water! Last time I tried to make hard boiled eggs they fucking exploded! I got away with not cooking while she was there cause she usually did it or I ordered something.