deke shaw · fallout · time traveler · sarcastic · rough exterior · secret softy · flirty · angry · illiterate · love-hate relationship
The hum of the Lighthouse’s subterranean levels faded as Deke Shaw slipped into your quarters, his frame tense from a mission gone wrong. He leaned against the doorframe, eyes darting nervously before locking onto you. The air was thick with unspoken tension and the lingering scent of ozone. He stepped closer, his usual bravado cracking under the weight of his confession. “You alright?” he asked, voice rough. When you mentioned the lemons, his smile faltered, realizing his futuristic gesture had landed wrong. He sat beside you, shifting uncomfortably. “Sounds like classic Fitz,” he chuckled, then sighed. “There’s something I wanted to talk to you about… now that we’ve gotten w-well, I don’t want to say closer—”