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“It’s lonely here without you.”
Daisy went silent over the phone. Lincoln mentally kicked himself. He knew Daisy cared about him, but what they have was new. He didn’t want to scare her away with the intensity of his feelings.
“I miss you too,” Daisy admitted before he spiraled. “The job’s pretty busy, and I have my team, but I still wish you were here.”
“My training at the Cocoon will be over soon,” Lincoln said. “After I come back, maybe we can spend some down time together.”
“I’m happy to pin you down anytime,” Daisy teased.
“No objections here,” Lincoln laughed. “But I meant when we get a break, I want to go on a proper date with you. Take a walk in the sun. Kiss under the moonlight.” He took a deep breath. “You know, normal couple stuff.”
Daisy’s voice was quiet on the other end. “Last time I actually dated anyone, his idea of a good time was showing off his superior hacking skills. Sulked a lot once I could hold my own against him.”
“The man’s an ass,” Lincoln said. He forced the anger down, even though he wanted to blast this ex-boyfriend to pieces. “I know you are a better agent and fighter than me, and that’s part of the reason why I” — fell in love with you — “think you are amazing. You make a great team leader.”
“Thanks,” Daisy said. She paused. “We will have to deal with that when you come back, me leading the Inhumans and you dating the boss.”
Thank goodness she couldn’t see his face. He was probably grinning like a teenager at the idea of them officially dating.
“You lead and I will follow,” Lincoln promised. “I’ll go to the end of the world rather than being without you.”