A/N: I know everyone practically died because of 1x16. That includes me, but it is clear. OUR SHIP IS SAILING. Skyeward. Is. Happening.

I love you all and may you survive this week because I know the feels are too fresh.

Here's the last chapter for this story, and I wanted to tell you that the sequel to "Moments" is already in the making. :)

Note: I wrote this before the episode aired. I just want to clear that up because something here coincides with 1x16. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Chapter 5:

The team was standing in front of her. Fitz held a tablet in his hands. He pressed something on it and three of his bots appeared from behind. They spread out to form a line and then, light came on. Skye watched as the three bots formed a hologram in front of her.

"Welcome back, Skye!" It said.

Skye's face broke into a huge smile. Then, Simmons stepped forward and smilingly handed her friend a small teddy bear.

"Welcome back, Skye." The biochemist said as she pulled Skye to a hug.

"Aww, Jemma!" They pulled apart and Simmons stepped backwards.

Next, Coulson and May went to Skye. She eyed them curiously as Coulson held out a small black box to Skye.

"What's this?" She asked as she held the rectangular object in her hands.

"Open it," May answered. Skye could feel the excited faces looking at her as she slowly lifted the lid of the thin box.

"Oh!" She gasped. "Is that my…"

"Your very own SHIELD-issued ID and badge." Coulson confirmed.

"Congratulations, Skye." May said. "And here is your very own SHIELD-issued uniform."

The older female agent enveloped Skye in a hug and whispered, "Try not to personalize the suit and make it purple, alright?"

Skye chuckled and they pulled apart. Coulson gave Skye a short hug as well before the two superior agents returned in their places.

Suddenly, Skye's heart started to beat faster as her eyes met Ward's. She waited as he slowly stepped forward until he was less than a foot away from her.

Then, he pulled out from behind him the surprise he was hiding.

"Welcome back, Rookie." He said as he held out a whole bouquet of tulips.

Skye's jaw dropped in awe. "Oh Grant…I don't know what to say…"

"Just say you're not allergic to Tulips and I'm good."

She hit him playfully in the chest. "I'm not! I just…I'm really grateful."

Ward beamed at her and Skye raised her arm to pull him into a hug. His arms enveloped her waist and he dipped his head to kiss her on the cheek.

"Let's get you home." He said.

Skye settled back in her old bunk. Since the team refused to leave her alone, they decided to watch a movie together. Now, everyone was sprawled all over the living room, groaning in frustration as they debated once more about the movie they'll be watching.

"Oh not that again!" Fitz said.

"Fine! You choose what we're going to watch!" Simmons told him.

"No, no, no!" Ward interjected. "The last time we did that, we ended up being bored to death watching a documentary about monkeys!"

"Hey!" Fitz countered. "At least I didn't pick a movie that showed about 99% gunshot and knife wounds!"

"Okay, okay. Let's just calm down before Fitz throws another bag of popcorn and Ward crushes my plastic cup of juice!" Skye told them.

Coulson sighed. "How about we just let Skye pick?"

The others exchanged looks before agreeing.

"Good idea." Simmons said. "Skye?"

The young hacker thought for a moment before clicking something on the tablet.

"Hmm…I want to watch Alice in Wonderland!" She said. It was the first movie they watched together when they were flying back from Australia.

"I'm fine with that." Fitz said.

"Me too." Simmons added.

"I'm just glad the fighting's over." Coulson told them.

Close to an hour later, everyone was quiet already. Simmons's eyes were getting droopy and Fitz was already snoring. May and Coulson were both asleep. Ward was still fully awake as he cuddled Skye beside him. The latter had her feet up and was leaning against Ward. Her right arm was on top of Ward's stomach. She too, was getting tired. She was trying to focus on the movie, but her eyelids were starting to fall. Suddenly, she felt Ward pull her closer and kiss the top of her head before he whispered to her.

"Get some sleep, Skye. You've had a long day."

She yawned and closed her eyes. She heard the movie stop and felt a blanket being pulled to cover her.

"Thank you." She opened her eyes and looked at Ward. "For everything you did for me. I'm really glad I have you, Grant. I didn't deserve any of what you did. I know I hurt you so much before and I'm sorry. I don't want for that to happen again. It was a mistake to be away from you guys. I'm sorry."

"You don't have to be sorry, Skye. No one blames you, especially not me."

Skye looked down before speaking. "I can never repay what you did for me. But I can tell you this."

She took a deep breath. "I love you, too."

A smile spread on both of their faces.

"You do?" Ward asked.

"Yeah. I always have. I just didn't know it, I guess. Your rookie is quite clueless."

"No, my rookie isn't perfect. But she's one I wouldn't trade for another. She's one that I have grown to love and care for and she's one that I've dedicated myself to protect at all times."

Then, Ward used his finger to lift Skye's chin until she was close enough. Ward dipped his head down and suddenly, their lips were crashing together. Skye swore her heart melted at the kiss. Suddenly, everything felt so right. It was as if they were meant to be together all along.

Ward kissed Skye with so much love and gentleness. He silently told her how much she meant to him. How much he missed her. How much he loved her. Forget all those regrets. Forget all the anger. Skye was with him now and that was more than enough for him.

Skye kissed Ward back with as much love and care. She felt stupid for making the mistake of leaving him, but it didn't matter now. All that mattered was the two of them. And as long as they were together, things would be okay.

When they pulled apart, both were slightly out of breath. Their foreheads were touching and their eyes were both closed.

"Good night, Skye." Ward whispered.

"Night." She leaned back in his embrace and let sleep overcome her.

A/N: Okay, I just realized that there are so many things here that are similar to 1x16. I wrote this before the episode aired, so don't hate me. xD

Happy Skyeward Celebration Day. xx