Just the Way you Are 2

Just lie with me and forget the world

From my 2023 Whumptober collection

Hetty's office.

'Well, that was quite a day.' Granger said.

'Yes it was. 2 our own being kidnapped and having to be rescued was quite unusual.' Hetty sarcastically.

'That wasn't your fault, you know.'

'I'm aware, but whenever anyone gets hurt or almost killed, it's just common to blame the boss for not stopping the mission from happening.'

'Hetty, no on here would ever blame you like that! They understand that you can't always see into the future to see if they come home at the end of the day.'

Hetty wasn't convinced.

'Okay, wrong choice of words. Um, wait right there.' Granger then walked off to his office, and came back with a lavender scented candle.

'Would you like to come to my house tonight, and lie outside on the grass, look at the stars, and just forget about the world?' He sweetly asked.

Charmed by his romantic request, Hetty accepted.

Granger's house, backyard.

'Man, the stars sure look bright tonight.' Granger started.

'Yeah. Listen, I know I'm hard on myself a lot, but it's just because I care about everyone, maybe a bit too much.' Hetty replied.

'I understand. But, you have to accept that some things will always be out of your control. The team all understand that. Maybe you should consider that as well.'

Smiling. 'When did you become the wiser one?'

'Too much time with you, and everyone else.'

Smirk. 'That's adorable.' Hetty snickered.

'You're the adorable one. I'm just the ugly looking old man who barks at everyone.' Granger replied.

'Now who's being hard on whoself?'

Then they both laughed.