Agent Carter An AU Series

Chapter 6

Daniel's POV:

I can't remember the last time I've smiled and laughed this much with anyone, or at all. Peggy is so amazing. I know I said I wouldn't hold back and purposely be slower, but I did try and I think she did too. In all honesty it was a fun game, and I think we might be getting closer; as neighborly friends of course. Nothing else, and I'm okay with that. But really I am... I swear.

"So whats with all of this food, if you don't mind me asking?" Peggy says. Its nice to actually say and think her name.

"No I don't mind. I'm just trying to stock up a little, have some options to make dinner. That way I don't have to go to the store as much." 

"Oh, well I don't mean to impose. I should probably head home then."

"You don't have to go Peggy." Before I knew it, I opened my mouth, and I can't believe what I just said. "I mean, that is, you're not imposing on anything." Yeah like this is helping... I close my eyes out of frustrations with myself. " I-I uh, I'm not busy or anything, you're not over stepping I promise." Now I'm raving on and on. Idiot.

"If your sure? I really don't want to over stay my welcome."

"You're not, I swear." I smile awkwardly, hoping she stays. She looks down at her stomach and then sits at the counter.

"Alright then." Her smile is so shy, but beautiful. She lays her hand on her belly, flinches and groans; the baby must have kicked. 

"Are you okay," I try to hide the worry in my voice.

"Yes, I'm quite alright. The little one was just kicking." 

"Can I ask you something?" At this she looks at me. "And you don't have to answer if you don't want to or if I'm overstepping or anything." She tilts her head, curious. "Do you know when you're due?" Her eyebrows raise up at the straight questions. "Its just, my sisters, when they were expecting, the baby kicked a lot before they were born." 

"Oh, uhm, well technically I'm not...due ...for another month, but I expect this little one won't be prone to listen to rules or do whats expected." 

"So she'll be a stubborn rebel?"

"She?" We both laugh. "I believe if we keep addressing it as a girl, she may just be one."

"Is that what you want? A girl?"

"I honestly don't care which, boy or girl. Just as long as they're healthy and grow up alright." I'm pretty sure I'm grinning like an idiot right now. She looks at my and smiles again. "What?"

"Nothing, just.. I think you're gonna be a great mom." She blushes and smiles bashfully.

"Thanks, Daniel. I hope so."

"I don't think you have to hope. You will." 

"You barely know me...How could you know if I'm to be a good mum?"

"I don't have to know you all that well to see that you care about your kid." She looks away from me, turning red. "From what I've seen though, you're kind, funny, smart... and any kid would be lucky to have that in a mom."

"Oh stop it." She rolls her eyes, smiling.

"I mean it, Peggy." We both look each other in the eye, and it feels like time is frozen. "Besides, we could always get to know each other better." Shit. "I-I mean, in a friendly way. Th-that is if you.. uh.. want to."

"I would like that very much, Daniel." I nod and start putting away the food. "Oh let me help."

"Hey, you've done enough already. You don't have to help."

"Nonsense." I watch her struggle to get off of the chair, and before I knew it, it started to tip over.

"Peggy!" I rush over and catch her before she falls. 

"Woah!" She shrieked. Her eyes widen and her breathing is heavy. 

"Are you okay?" As I ask her, I notice our position. 

Her right hand is on my left arm and her left is holding the front of my vest, close. My left hand is on the chair and my right is on her back. When she looks at me our faces are so close that we breath the same air. And just like that, I'm frozen. Our eyes lock and our noses nearly touch. Why can't I move?! Every time I try I look into her eyes, and I'm lost in a trance. Wait am I leaning In? No. Wait, is she? At this point I'm not sure if this is real. Our noses start to touch, when suddenly, there's a knock on the door. Of course there is...