I choose you - scalia

Chapter 16

Hello, sorry for this late chapter, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I do.

Malia grunted as she's doing push up at the training room at the HQ. It was Thursday and everyone was in the HQ to work.

Malia had a hearty breakfast with Kylie and Jo at the loft. They were planning to meet up at the park after school. As Malia finished up; she senses someone entering the room. She went on full alert but then relax as she got the sense of the person.

"It's rude to walk up to a lady quietly. You never know maybe she will attack you full on," Malia said and stood to smile at Scott.

Scott stood with his hands in his pocket and chuckled at Malia. He was dressed in jeans and a button up shirt with sleeves rolled up his forearm.

"I think I can defend myself," Scott declared.

Malia chuckled and grabbed her towel on the mat and pat on her face.

"What's up?" Malia asked.

Scott shifted his foot and scratched his head.

"Umm I want to make sure you're ok," Scott replied.

"Am ok," Malia assured; feeling a sense of déjà vu over this conversation.

Scott nodded his head but his expression was troublesome.

"Am really ok," Malia reassured him again.

Scott blew out the breath he was holding and nodded his head again. A few seconds later he spoke up.

"When Mole said she couldn't find you and the others at the warehouse.....i don't know what I'll do if I loss you a second time."

Malia was taken aback by the statement.

"It's what I do. It's my job," Malia responded.

"I know.... It's just the thought of losing you all over again....."Scott replied as he looked at Malia.

Malia slowly walked to the bench where her things were suited and dropped her towel next it. She felt Scott walking behind her.

'Even we're not together, I ......don't think I can handle another lost," Scott continued.

Malia turned back to Scott and saw his worried expression.

"It's my job, yes it is risky but I have to save them," Malia stated.

Scott smiled, "And I really admired you for that. You're like an indestructible coyote in the team."

Malia smiled.

"But for my sanity, next time you have a mission; give me a heads up," Scott advised.

Malia nodded, "I will."

There was a comfortable silence between them and Scott spoke up. "What are you doing today?"

Walk to the park to see our daughter, Malia thought but instead she replied, "A little training and maybe go home."

"Can I interest you in a taco for lunch?" Scott asked.

"Are you asking me out on a later lunch date?" Malia smiled.

"Uh..I don't know if...if...." Scott spluttered then he cleared his throat.

"Will you go if I said yes it's a date?" Scott asked.

Malia thought it over; maybe it's time she knows the new Scott a little better.

"As long as you're paying," She replied as she walked to the door with Scott next to her.