Title: Feelings That Are Real
Author: heartsdesire456
Canon: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D./MCU
Pairing: Alphonso 'Mack' Mackenzie/Leopold 'Leo' Fitz
Rating: Teen [PG]
Word Count: 16,319
Summary: Mack was getting really tired of certain aspects of the team. “You’re good for him.” “He seems better with you around.” “I just wanted to thank you. For helping Fitz. Well, for being his friend.” It was seriously getting old. He got that everybody else seemed to seriously think Fitz was broken or something, but it had gone from people thinking he had anything to do with Fitz getting better to people thanking him for being his friend.
Recommendation: Well this was great. I just love a good slow slide from just friends to something more when everybody's ready. Ah, so satisfying. Everyone comparing Mack to Asgardians 'cause of his size, tickles me. I also love the thought of big tough Mack sewing clothes for little kids, and Fitz being more than a little awed by this. Be sure to check out the sequel, Coming Home, that immediately follows this story.