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“Dear, can you bring me that file?” Hanzo requested. He was almost finished with the last of the paperwork for their last mission. He wanted to have it finished and on Winston’s desk within the hour.
“Sure thing, pumpkin.” McCree replied. He strolled past Ana and Satya, who were having their afternoon tea, to pick up the manila folder resting on one of the recreational room’s coffee tables.
“Thank you.” Hanzo replied. As McCree handed the file over, he leaned in to peck Jesse’s cheek.
“Yer welcome, sugar cube.” McCree remarked, not bothering to hide his pleased smile.
Hanzo felt a light flush color his cheeks. He was becoming more accustomed to public displays of affection, but it still left him feeling slightly childish. He reminded himself that it was something he wanted, and he tried to push the nagging thoughts aside.
McCree watched Hanzo work, finishing up the last of his report. He hadn’t been on the mission, so it was a relief to have Hanzo back, safe and sound, and he didn’t have to write up a report. He had wanted to give Hanzo some space while writing down his mission details, but he couldn't help it if he lingered around the common room while Hanzo worked. He enjoyed being in the same room together, even if he was on his tablet and Hanzo was writing; it was nice to just be around each other.
When Hanzo finally finished his report, he could see the eagerness in Jesse’s eyes as Hanzo moved to staple his papers. He couldn’t help but grin, knowing that McCree was happy to spend his time with him. “Will you walk with me to Winston’s lab?” Hanzo asked.
“Of course, baby doll.” McCree replied, offering his hand to Hanzo, and trying to suppress the ridiculous grin that was beginning to spread across his face when Hanzo took it and locked their fingers together.
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“Aww, they’re so domestic now.” Lena remarked, watching the two interact as she began making a new pot of tea.
“Yes. It’s disgustingly sweet.” Genji commented, collecting some snacks and energy drinks for Hana.
“Oi, you’re saying that like you and Zenyatta don’t get all lovey dovey whenever you’re around each other for more than five minutes.” Lena retorted.
“I do not see what that has to do with anything.” Genji replied, idly wondering if Hana’s spicy shrimp chips were any good.
“Of course, you don’t, luv.” Lena commented, playfully rolling her eyes. “Do you think they’ve forgiven us about the whole ‘video recording their personal lives’ thing?”
“You? Probably. Me? Absolutely not. Hanzo is still very salty about that. It’s hilarious.” Genji answered.
“Ooo, do you think they’d go on a double date with me and Emily?” Lena questioned. “I know Emily and McCree get along just fine, and I think Hanzo would have fun too! I mean, who doesn’t like Emily? She’s the most amazing, fantastic, beautiful, stunning, funny, and incredible woman on earth.”
Genji was quiet for a moment. “I don’t know if McCree or Hanzo is going to end up talking about the other the way you talk about Emily, and I don’t think I’m prepared to handle either one when it happens. Also, to answer your question, McCree would be down for the double date, and he could probably convince Hanzo to go.”
“Oh, that would be so much fun!” Lena mused. “We could go see the London Eye! I don’t think Hanzo’s ever been.”
“True. He was never one to stop and enjoy the sights when ‘there was still business to do.’” Genji commented.
“I’m gonna text them now! Maybe I can talk Winston into letting us go!” Lena excitedly began texting Winston.
“I’m going to delivery Hana her snacks before she thinks I’ve forgotten about it.” Genji remarked. “Have fun on your date.”
“Thanks luv!” Lena replied.
“Oh, and you should probably ask McCree or Hanzo before you set up travel plans with Winston to see if they’ll actually go with you.” Genji added.
Lena paused for a split second before deleting her draft for Winston and started texting McCree and Hanzo instead.
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Hanzo returned to his room after walking McCree to the gym. Normally he would join him, but Dr. Ziegler hadn't cleared him to use the gym equipment since he sprained his ankle on the last mission. It had already been healed, but she insisted he wait a full 24 hours before putting any strain on it. Hanzo’s phone vibrated in his pocket. He didn’t usually get texts from anyone other than Hana, McCree, or Winston, and Winston’s were always strictly mission related. If Athena hadn’t updated his contacts, Lena’s number would have likely been seen as a random caller. One thing Hanzo was learning was that Lena texted like she spoke, with a lot of exclamation points and with paragraphs of text. Hanzo had to read it all four times before he could fully process what exactly Lena was proposing. A double date. He and McCree had been on a handful of dates, when their schedules allowed it, but never with other people there. It was a bit overwhelming. He decided not to reply immediately. He wanted to talk to Jesse about it first. Until then, Hanzo retreated to the rooftops to clear his head, and definitely not to brood.
McCree didn’t read Lena’s text until he was finished with his after-workout shower. It looked like it was sent a few hours ago, whoops. McCree read it over and smiled. It had been a while since he last saw Emily. Lena always had a little extra spring in her step when they were together. A double date could be fun, but he’d need to talk to Hanzo before confirming anything with Lena. McCree made his way to Hanzo’s room to find that the archer was no longer there. Jesse had a pretty good guess where he could find him.
Hanzo watched as the sun began to set over the ocean. A cool breeze reminded him that he should have thought to bring a jacket up with him before leaving his room. He could leave and go retrieve one, but he wasn’t prepared to go just yet. A faint jingle of spurs was all the warning he got before a warm, familiar cloth was draped across his shoulders. It smelled like cigar smoke and gunpowder, and Hanzo would recognize it anywhere. He had made a habit of stealing Jesse’s serapes, this one would likely share the other’s fate.
“Howdy there, sugar, mind if I join ya?” Jesse questioned.
“You are always welcome, Jesse.” Hanzo replied, tugging the serape closer to his body.
“Thought I might find ya up here since ya weren’t in yer room.” Jesse commented.
“I wanted to clear my head.” Hanzo stated.
“Oh good. Thought ya might be brooding about Lena’s text. Glad ta see ya weren’t.” McCree remarked.
“I do not like what your tone is implying.” Hanzo retorted.
“Don’t know what yer talkin’ ‘bout sweet pea.” McCree replied. “Ya did get the same thing from Lena though, right?”
“If you are referring to her suggestion that we go on a double date, then yes.” Hanzo stated.
“And how do you feel ‘bout that?” Jesse questioned. “You don’t have ta if yer not comfortable with it.”
“I cannot say that the idea is something I am entirely comfortable with, but I would not go so far as to say I am uncomfortable with the idea. It’s just… so new. I’ve barely dated, and I’ve never been on a double date. I don’t know the protocol, and I know I’m overthinking things, but I can’t help it.” Hanzo explained. “It's stupid.”
Hanzo felt some of the tension leave his body as Jesse wrapped an arm around him, pulling him into a side hug.
“Slow down there, baby. Just breath fer a moment.” Jesse instructed. “Look, if you aren’t ready fer somethin’ like that, that’s okay.”
“How will I know if I’m ready?” Hanzo asked. “This is ridiculous. I’ve been on dates with you, why is it so difficult now?”
“Because you’d be sharin’ a kind of intimacy that you haven’t yet.” Jesse replied. "A little peck on the cheek or an endearment here 'nd there is one thing, but a date is more than just a little pda. That's why it's harder for you to decide, honey."
“Considering they were spying on us for months, it is entirely possible that I have shared that kind of intimacy with her.” Hanzo retorted.
“That don’t count if you didn’t know you were sharin’ it.” Jesse stated. “Look, babydoll, I know it can be scary, but I think if you were gonna go on a double date, Lena would be the most accepting person to have with you. Plus, she’ll be so distracted by Emily, that she’ll barely know we’re there.”
“Is it something you would like to do?” Hanzo questioned.
“Sure, but I’d like it more if I knew you were happy. So, if ya don’t wanna go, then we can do somethin’ else.” Jesse explained.
“What is this ‘Emily’ like?” Hanzo asked.
“She’s sweet as peach. Her ‘nd Lena ‘re just head over heels fer each other.” Jesse answered. “I think you’d like her, if you ever decide ta meet her.”
Hanzo sat quietly and rested his head on Jesse’s shoulder. “I will consider going on a double date with them.” He commented. “I should have a decision by morning.”
“Sounds like a good plan, sweetheart.” Jesse stated, pressing a kiss to the top of Hanzo’s head.
“Te amo.” Hanzo commented.
“Love you too, darlin’.”