New Years Series

"Who's this?"

"Who's this?" The colonel asked Carter. She bites back a smile while introducing the man who had just walked towards her and Philips. 

"This is my partner, Daniel Sousa. Daniel meet Chest Philips of the U.S Army, co founder of our new organization, and an old colleague."

"Its a pleasure, sir." Daniel extends his hand to shake with Philips before draping his arm around Peggy's waist. Philips glances between them before asking his silent question. 

".....You two are dating?"  He emphasizes the last part with an unreadable expression.

"Indeed." Peggy replies while looking over towards Daniel. 

Its only been 2 years, but she already knows he's the one. After everything they have been through together, all of the ups and downs, difficulties at work, the government themselves, Leviathan, Underwood, Isodyne case, Jack's shooting, finding Peggy's brother... Hydra. It was a lot, but they were a team and have made it through with resilience. 

Philips continues to glance between them before turning to Daniel and addressing him forwardly. 

"My condolences." Daniel's eyes widen as he bites back a  smile while Peggy parts her lips in shock. The only noise left in the room was Howard Stark bursting out in laughter. 

"Oh really Howard!" Peggy responds with a glare, only spurring on his amusement. 

Philips knows of Peggy's hard work and resilient talent, as well as her stubborn nature. She sometimes lets it get in the way of things, but Daniel already knows this. He helps her through problems and keeps her head straight. They were in this together, always, and nothing would ever change that.

"Don't worry sir, I've got this handled." Peggy elbows Daniel lightly as he says this, making him laugh while Philips begins to smirk. 

"At least one person can handle Carter." She scoffs and places her hands on her hips while looking between the men, annoyance and shock evident. 

"I'm right here!" 

"I know, amor." Daniel winks at her to pull a smile from her lips,and it works. But Peggy being Peggy hides with a playful glare while pushing his chest lightly. Not enough to throw him off balance but enough to get the message across.

Philips and Howard smile knowingly before leaving the two alone and carry out the rest of their business. Peggy and Daniel hardly notice as they tease on, but eventually stop and walk hand in hand through the  new base. This was the beginning of their future.

(This is so short but I couldn't resist this prompt lol)