Paige X Walter

Paige looked out the window of the Team Scorpion headquarters, watching as the sun began to set over the Los Angeles skyline. It had been a long day of solving complex problems and saving lives, but now she finally had a moment to relax and reflect on everything that had happened. As she sipped her coffee, she couldn't help but think about Walter. The brilliant but socially awkward leader of Team Scorpion had always intrigued her, but lately she found herself thinking about him more and more. His icy exterior and logical mind were intimidating at first, but she had come to realize that there was so much more to him than met the eye. Paige had always been drawn to intelligent men, but there was something about Walter that set him apart from the others. Maybe it was the way he always put the team's safety above everything else, or the look of pure concentration on his face when he was in the midst of solving a problem. Whatever it was, she couldn't deny that she was starting to develop feelings for him. But she knew that getting involved with a colleague was risky, especially when that colleague was as complex and guarded as Walter. She had seen firsthand how he struggled with personal connections, and she didn't want to complicate things further by adding a romantic element to their already complicated working relationship. As she pondered all of this, Walter walked into the room, his eyes focused on the tablet he was holding. Paige felt her heart skip a beat as he approached her, his face unreadable as always. "Paige, I need your help with something," he said, his tone matter-of-fact. "Of course, Walter. What do you need?" Paige replied, trying to keep her voice steady despite the sudden surge of emotions she was feeling. Walter handed her the tablet, and as she looked at the screen, she saw a complex mathematical equation that made her head spin. "I need you to double-check my calculations on this," Walter said, his eyes meeting hers for the briefest of moments before he turned away. Paige couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment at the lack of emotion in his voice, but she quickly pushed it aside as she focused on the task at hand. She knew that Walter didn't express his feelings easily, but she also knew that he valued her opinion and trusted her abilities. As she worked through the equation, she felt a sense of exhilaration at the challenge it presented. This was what she loved about working with Walter and the rest of Team Scorpion - the thrill of pushing the limits of their intellects and coming out victorious in the end. After what felt like hours of intense concentration, Paige finally came to a conclusion. "Walter, I think I've found the error in your calculations," she said, holding out the tablet for him to see. Walter glanced at the screen, his brow furrowed in concentration. "You're right, Paige. Thank you for catching that," he said, a hint of appreciation in his voice. Paige couldn't help but smile at the rare display of gratitude from Walter. It was moments like these that made her heart flutter with hope that maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for something more between them. As they worked together to solve the equation, Paige found herself stealing glances at Walter whenever she thought he wasn't looking. She noticed the way his eyes would light up with excitement when they were on the brink of a breakthrough, or the way his lips would quirk up in a tiny smile when she made a joke about their predicament. She also couldn't help but notice the way his eyes lingered on her when he thought she wasn't paying attention, or the slight blush that would color his cheeks whenever their hands accidentally brushed against each other. Maybe there was something there, after all. Maybe Walter felt the same way she did, but was too afraid to admit it. Maybe, just maybe, they could find a way to navigate their complicated feelings and come out on the other side stronger and more connected than ever. As the sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the room in a soft golden light, Paige made a decision. She was going to take a chance and tell Walter how she felt, no matter the risks involved. "Walter, can we talk for a moment?" she said, her voice steady but her heart racing with anticipation. Walter turned to her, his eyes searching her face for any hint of what she was about to say. "Of course, Paige. What's on your mind?" he asked, his voice soft and gentle in a way she had never heard before. Paige took a deep breath, gathering her courage before she spoke. "I... I have feelings for you, Walter. I know it's complicated, and I understand if you don't feel the same way. But I couldn't keep it to myself any longer. I just had to tell you," she said, her voice trembling slightly with emotion. Walter's eyes widened in surprise, a flicker of something she couldn't quite identify passing through them. "I... I never knew you felt that way, Paige. I... I don't know what to say," he stammered, his normally sharp mind seemingly at a loss for words. Paige felt a surge of anxiety at his lack of response, but then she saw something in his eyes that gave her hope - a glimmer of warmth and affection that she had never seen before. "I... I think I feel the same way, Paige. I've just never been good at expressing my emotions, but... but I care about you more than I can put into words," Walter finally said, his voice so quiet she had to strain to hear it. Paige felt a rush of joy and relief flood through her at his words. Maybe there was a chance for something real between them, after all. Maybe they could find a way to make it work, despite the challenges they faced. As they stood there, bathed in the soft light of the setting sun, Paige took a step closer to Walter, her heart pounding in her chest. "Walter, I... I want to try. I want to see where this could lead, if you're willing," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Walter looked into her eyes, his gaze soft and vulnerable in a way she had never seen before. "I... I want that too, Paige. I want to see where this could lead. I want to try," he said, his voice firmer and more resolute this time. And as they stood there, on the brink of a new chapter in their lives, Paige felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over her. Maybe they weren't perfect, and maybe they had a long way to go before they figured everything out, but one thing was certain - they had each other, and that was all that mattered. As the last rays of sunlight faded from the sky, Paige took Walter's hand in hers, their fingers intertwining in a silent promise of everything that was yet to come. And in that moment, as they stood there together, Paige knew that no matter what challenges they faced, as long as they had each other, they could conquer anything that came their way. The end.