Random Fandom One-Shots

FitzSimmons One-Shot

This is the same one-shot from my other book Random Thoughts and Fandoms, but I changed it to make it more accurate and less cheesy (though it still has some good old mozzarella). Also, I originally wrote this after I watched the season one finale, so it's not up to date. Hope you like it!
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Jemma sat in the infirmary in the Bus, watching an unconscious Fitz as she wondered about the events that had transpired the day before.

She thought about how Fitz had risked his life to save hers in that pod, 90 feet below the surface. She also thought about what he had told her before they were shot up to the surface. His confession had turned her world on its head, making her wonder how long he had thought of her that way. She had seen in his eyes why he had been willing to die for her, and it wasn't just to be noble or because they had been best friends since the Academy. In his eyes she saw that his motives were much stronger- Leo Fitz loved her.

But why had he never told her before? But the more Jemma thought about it, the more she realized how many times he had told her without ever speaking a word. Never leaving her when she had been infected with the deadly Chitauri sickness. She remembered how he had yelled her name to stop her from jumping off the loading deck. He had never given up on her, even when H.Y.D.R.A. had torn their trust apart. He had always been there for her. How could I be so oblivious? thought Jemma.

Jemma's thoughts were interrupted by a quiet voice.

"Jemma," muttered Fitz. His eyes slowly began to open. "Jemma."

It was as she heard him say her name she realized she had felt the same way without ever knowing it. Now she knew how Hermione had felt when Ron said her name.

"It's alright, Leo," replied Jemma with a smile. "I'm right here."

Fitz opened his eyes fully and stared at Jemma, his gaze slightly unfocused. Fury had been right about his brain damage. Too little oxygen flow to his brain had taken its toll.

"The flow of oxygen to your brain was extremely low for a while after being under water for long, so you're going to be a tad dizzy for a while, but for the most part I think you'll be alright in the long run," said Jemma, remembering what Fury had told her.

"I think a tad dizzy is an understatement," Fitz said to Jemma as he sat up. He sat quietly for a moment, and she knew he was putting the pieces together in his mind, "How am I still alive Jemma?'

"I pulled you up with me when I was pushed to the surface. Nick Fury found us and rescued us," responded Jemma. Then she added, 'I couldn't just leave you to die. Not when you were willing to risk everything for me,"

"You shouldn't have done that, Jemma. If Fury hadn't been there to save us, you would've drowned trying to save the both of us." Leo said in an agitated tone. His eyes were still slightly unfocused and he trembled a bit.

"I would've died anyway, Fitz!" Jemma said a little loudly. "You could at least be grateful! You know it would've driven me insane if I had to live with myself knowing I hadn't done everything I could to save us both! And I bloody well couldn't let you drown after what you said and realizing I might feel the same way!"

Silence fell over the room as Jemma's words sunk in. She hadn't intended to say that. It had just come out. Fitz stared at Jemma as his eyes, for a few moments, were completely focused on Jemma's.

"You really feel the same way, Jemma?" he asked with hope in his voice.

Jemma thought for a moment. "Does the T.A.R.D.I.S. defy the laws of quantum physics?" asked Jemma with a smile. Fitz smiled back and reached for hand, holding it gently.

"I love you, Jemma," Fitz said. She knew he was getting tired as his eyes started drooping a tad. But he smiled nonetheless. "And thank you for saving my life."

Butterflies fluttered in Jemma's stomach as he said her name. Jemma smiled back at him and slowly leaned towards him. She laid her hand on his cheek and the warmth of her hand soothed him. Then she leaned in further and kissed him softly.

"I love you too, Leo," Jemma said as the kiss ended. She kissed him once more before Fitz fell back to sleep. She sat there for a long time, thinking how much this changed everything. And she would love every minute of it.
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Meanwhile, Coulson was watching some security footage and noticed FitzSimmons in the infirmary. As he watched, Simmons bent down over Fitz and kissed him. Coulson smiled at the two.

"About time," said May as she walked up behind him. For the first time in a while, she smiled a little.

"You said it," Coulson replied. He then turned off the screen, giving them complete privacy.