Genji leaned against his knees trying to catch his breath. Sure, he was in decent shape but damn it was difficult to keep up with her sometimes.

“Tired already?”

“You wish.” Genji mumbled as he looked up to see Zarya grinning while still jogged in place for a few moments

“Five minute break. Here, drink this.” Zarya said, grabbing a bottle from her waist carrier and tossing it to him.

He caught it and plopped down on the nearest bench, taking a large gulp of the drink. “Only because you need it.”

That only got a good laugh from Zarya and sat down next to him to appease his ego. Drinking from another bottle for herself. “We’ll go with that.”

Genji handed back his bottle and she put it away. He closed his eyes and leaned back, enjoying the cool morning breeze.

“You are doing pretty good. If you ever want to extend the exercise I can be your personal trainer. If you wish it.” Zarya suggested, standing up to stretch a little.

“Trying to be a Zarya of all trades are we?” Genji laughed and stood up. “Know what. I might take you up on that offer. Hanging out with you like this has been fun. Though, how about a bet for the last bit of the run home?”

“Like what?” Zarya asked.

“First one to reach the elevator wins. If I win, you make me those russian pancake things with the fruit stuff you made a while back for breakfast that I liked.” Genji said.

“You mean tvorozhniki?”

“Yeah those!”

“Alright, though what if I win.”

“How about if you win I treat you to dinner tonight at your fave place?” Genji offered with a grin.

Zarya took a second to think and grinned back. “I take your bet. So little man, think you can beat me?”

“We’ll soon see. Ready on one.” Genji got ready to run as Zarya got next to him. “Three, two, one. Go!”

Then they started their run home. Either way, Zarya didn’t care who won but she wasn’t going to make it easy on him.

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“Your blood pressure is a bit high but lower than it has been before, though nothing to worry about as long as you take care. Everything else seems in perfect physical condition.”

Hanzo buttoned up his shirt and grabbed his coat. “Thank you, Dr Zieglar.”

Angela Zieglar, sat at her desk looking over Hanzo’s files. “Though I have to ask, how is your stress? Since that seems to be the biggest reason as to why your blood pressure is rising.”

“Better.” Hanzo said, slipping on his coat. Which was true though he still was getting bouts of anxiety but it was better than it had been for the past two weeks. “I took some time for myself in Japan and it helped.”

“Good, I’d say since you aren’t going to be doing extensive traveling anymore that you get some rest.” Angela said. “Doctor’s orders and a suggestion from a friend.”

“I plan on it.” Hanzo returned her nod, then heard his phone go off from his pocket. “Excuse me.”

She nodded to acknowledge him as he checked his phone. He was her last scheduled patient for the day so there was no rush. Except Angela swore she saw a small but ecstatic grin appear on his lips as he seemingly replied to a text. It was a rare sight to see on him, even after knowing him for five years.

Hanzo looked up as he slid the phone back into his pocket and noticed his doctor staring at him with her eyebrow raised. “What?”

“Nothing.” Angela smiled. “Just you seemed happy, is it the girl I saw you talking with at the party?”

He groaned slightly as his cheeks turned a light pink. “You are going to do this to me as well. Don’t you have other patents to worry about?”

“Not really and I was only curious.” Angela laughed a little.

“Fine, yes, she is the same lady.”

“You don’t have to be so defensive.” Angela still laughed.

The door opened and they were joined by Baptiste.

“Angel, I was gonna grab some dinner real quick for us. Unless you are ready-” Baptiste then noticed Angela wasn’t the only one still in the office. “Sorry about that, I thought you were done. Hey, Hanzo.” He greeted Hanzo with a finger gun and grinned before offering a hand to shake.

“Dr. Augustin.” Hanzo took the man’s hand and shook it.

“Well the check up is finished, we were just talking for a little bit. Though I can be ready soon.” Angela explained, as Baptiste kissed her on the temple.

“No problem at all. Hanzo would you like to join us for dinner? That is if Angel agrees too.” Baptiste said. “Also you know you can just call me Baptiste.”

“I don’t mind if you join us.” Angela said, putting the files away into the file cabinet and grabbing her purse and jacket.

Hanzo contemplated whether to join them or not, they were usually good company even if Baptiste could be a tad obnoxious. Though he decided he’d rather just enjoy a quiet night at home since he'd be the only one at the apartment for a while. “Thank you for the offer but no. How about a raincheck and it will be my treat next time.”

“Aw too bad but it works. That reminds me, Angel did you happen to ask him about the thing?” Baptiste asked.

“What thing?” Hanzo raised his eyebrow questioningly.

“No, I haven’t.” Angela replied. “Hanzo, in two months we are going to be hosting a charity dinner. Would you like to be put on the list? A plus one is also allowed. You can take the time to think about it, if you wish.”

“I shall think about it and call you with my decision.” Hanzo said.

Angela smiled and nodded. “Alright. So I guess see you later. Be safe on your way home.”

“See ya later, man.”

“Take care as well.” Hanzo bowed slightly and made his way out of the office.

Once the door shut with a click, Baptiste sat on the edge of the desk and pulled Angela close. “Is it me or does Hanny boy seem a bit different since I last really saw him?”

“You saw him only two weeks ago.” Angela chuckled, playing with Baptiste’s dreads. “What makes you say that?”

“Hanny’s always been stiff and little rigid in how he holds himself, now he appears to be slightly more relaxed in comparison. Heck even his tone towards me was softer, I guess.” Baptiste laughed.

“I think something new in his life is helping him but I could be overthinking it.”

Baptiste tilted his head. “Like what?”

“Remember at the concert party he was talking to someone?”

Squinting as he tried to recall it. “Not that I remember.”

Angela sighed a little and poked his cheeks. “I love you but sometimes you can be dense. There was a young lady that Hanzo spent most of the party talking to. I’ve never seen her before but she did arrive with Mr. dos Santos and Miss Song.”

“How do you pick up all this stuff? I’ve known you for ten years and I’m still amazed at all the tiny details you seem to notice.” Baptiste said. “Still are you saying Hanny has a little crush?”

“Years of practice.” Angela moved to the door and opened it. “Possibly, though I prefer not digging into his personal life unless it affects his physical and mental health. For now, I’d like to get some dinner.”

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Hanzo got into his car and was about to start up the engine when another notification went off from his phone. Taking it out he smiled when he saw who it was from.

‘So how was your trip to Japan? I would love to see pictures if you have any. :3’

He chuckled at Brigitte’s emoji and typed, glad that he did take a few. Albeit they were just for her. ‘It was relaxing. I have a couple pictures. I can send them once I’m back home soon. Just had a few errands to run today.’

‘Oh I hope I wasn’t disturbing you.’ Popped up on his screen.

‘Not at all. Though for now, I’m about to drive to my place so I won’t be able to respond for a while.’

There was a few seconds of him watching ‘Brigitte is typing...’ before another ding sound.

‘Alright, just type when you can. Be safe driving! :3’

‘Thank you.’

With that Hanzo put his phone in his pocket before starting up his car and pulled out of the parking lot. Wondering if he should pick up something for dinner or make something at home. After a little bit he chose to get some sushi from his usual place.

It didn’t take him that much longer to get home, being greeted by his dogs as Yomi tried to go for the bag of food but got denied. Seeing the note with Genji’s handwriting on the fridge told him that the other two had already left.

“Did you two miss me?” Hanzo asked, scratching over Ama and Yomi’s heads after putting his food on the counter along with his phone. “Did you get dinner yet?”

Quickly checking, he made sure the dogs had everything they needed before getting himself some tea and sat down at the island counter. Turning on the music player to play his favorite playlist, Hanzo unlocked his phone and went to the chat with Brigitte to type. ‘I’m back now. Took a bit longer so I could grab something for dinner.’

There was a few minutes of silence and Hanzo wondered why he was so anxious to get a message back. Shrugging to himself, he ate a few more pieces until a ding of his notifications went off.

‘Wb. Sorry, I was making dinner as well. Whatcha get?’

‘Sushi, got hooked on it again after visiting my grandmother’s inn. What are you making?’

‘Oh that sounds really good. Well I’m making Janssons frestelse, it’s a Swedish casserole my mama always makes. Though this will probably never taste as good as hers lol’

Hanzo imagined her laugh at the end of that. ‘I’m sure it will be delicious.’

‘Maybe next time I bake it, I’ll try and make enough to give you some!’

‘I would enjoy that greatly. ^^’ The emoji felt weird to type but he kept it in. ‘Also I can send those pictures now if you wish or would you rather wait until after dinner?’

‘Go ahead! I have to wait while it bakes anyway.’

After sending several pictures, he typed again. ‘Sorry it’s not very much. I don't usually take many pictures. It’s mostly of the countryside, since I prefer it over the busy cities.’

It took a few minutes before he saw her type a response.

‘It’s so pretty! ♥w♥ Makes me wish I could see it in person.’

Hanzo chuckled, there was a small part of him that wanted to type something about maybe taking Brigitte to Japan but held back. ‘Spring is one of the nicer times, the sakura blossom trees are an amazing sight to see.’

‘I’ll have to remember that. Also give me just a moment my oven timer went off.’

He took that chance to eat more and give attention to Yomi who was trying to steal his food. There was something he wanted to ask Brigitte but he was suddenly nervous to do so.

“Think it is alright to ask such a question? She did want to meet you both.” Hanzo said to Ama and Yomi. All Ama did was give him a nudge on the hand.

‘May I-’

He started to write, then deleted it.

‘I have an inquiry-’

That sounded way too formal. Hanzo sighed, figuring out how he should ask. Guess just going with the simple way was best.

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Brigitte put her plate on the table and sat down, seeing ‘Hanzo is typing...’ going on and off. Quickly she wrote something. ‘I’m back, though I see you typing something lol’

‘I have a question.’

Tilting her head in curiosity, Brigitte wondered what he wanted. ‘Go ahead and ask owo’

‘Would you happen to be free this saturday morning, around 10am?’

Brigitte stopped mid bite as she blushed a little. This was the first time he asked about something like this, luckily she was off work that day. ‘Yeah I am.’ Watching him type again made her a little excited that she nearly forgot her food.

‘There is a dog park near central street downtown. We could talk, you can meet Ama and Yomi. Afterwards, if you wish, I can treat us to brunch at a cafe nearby.’

‘I know the place and I’d love to go!’ Brigitte typed that responce quickly.

‘Then I shall see you on saturday. I’ll wait by the east gate of the park. Though for now I need to go and practice. Have a lovely evening, Brigitte. ’

‘Alright and you too.’ Brigitte smiled at her phone as her heart fluttered.

“Looks like someone has a date.”

“Yeah..” Brigitte started dreamily then suddenly jumped a little in her seat. “Gah!”

There stood Hana, giving her a coy grin.

“No it’s just a little hang out.” Brigitte took a few breaths to calm down. “When did you get home?”

“A few minutes ago, long enough to see you blushing like an idiot.” Hana grabbed a large plateful of casserole. “So whatcha gonna do for your date? Also thanks for cooking, I’m starving!”

“It’s not a date. It’s just us hanging out at the dog park and having brunch.” Brigitte said while fussing though deep down she was really happy.

“Yeahhhhhhh.” Hana said, getting some Mountain Dew from the fridge before sitting down to eat.

“Anyway, I expected Lucio to come back with you. That’s why I made just enough for you guys too.”

“Oh, well he’ll be home later since a client offered to take him out to discuss stuff. Said to go ahead and have dinner without him. Besides knowing how much you can eat, you’ll eat his portion with ease.”

“I guess I can pack it up and put it in the fridge for later.” Brigitte said, going back to her own meal. Trying to think of something to get her friend off from teasing her. “Since it's just the two of us and I don’t have work tomorrow, want to have a mini movie night?”

“That sounds fun! After I finish eating, I’ll take my shower then we can.”