Fitzsimmons - basically the only ship in history that has shipped itself since episode one, came with a name, and causes no ship wars because everyone ships it.
Ok, so maybe there's other ships that follow those guidelines. But none of them are as good as Fitzsimmons. I may be slightly obsessed. If you've ever seen an episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. though, you'll understand.
Here is a list of reasons I ship Fitzsimmons:
Reason #1: Their Backstory
When we are introduced to Fitzsimmons in season 1, they are fighting over something in the science lab, talking over each other and gesticulating wildly. Grant Ward mistakes them for the same person, before they tell him it's Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons, they're not the same person, but they do work together. "He's engineering, I'm biochem." Oh, and did I mention he's Scottish and she's British?
As the season progresses we realize how close they are. And by close, I mean psychically linked. They've been friends for so long that they know each other inside and out, and it's beautiful. We also realize that Fitz is in the friendzone. He is in love with Simmons, but she doesn't know it and honestly hasn't even thought of that possibility in their relationship. She doesn't realize it until they are stuck at the bottom of the ocean faced with the likely possibility of death and he confesses his love for her before they escape, Simmons using the only oxygen mask they have and Fitz nearly dying from lack of oxygen.
Season 2 starts, and Fitz is trying to cope with a damaged brain as the result of his ocean adventure. He seems to be talking to Simmons, and then we realize that she's only in his head. Because the real Simmons left. What? I know. I was mad at her too. But then she comes back, and they start to repair. By the end of the season, they've talked about their feelings and Fitz asks her on a date. OMG! This was seriously the best moment of my life.
Then, after Fitz leaves the room, a giant rock eats her. Seriously. I am not kidding. Like, what?
After an excruciatingly long summer of waiting, we get season 3. We also find out that the rock transported Simmons to an alien planet, and that Fitz has done nothing but search for her the entire time. Finally Simmons comes back! But it's not the happy ending we wanted. Jemma had met another man marooned on the planet with her. Fitz, ever the gentleman, wants to help her bring him back so that she can choose between them. Tensions rise because Jemma wants him to get mad or something because she hasn't had any reaction from him, and they finally kiss. Yay!!! At this point, they are rebuilding their relationship at a slow pace because of all the trauma they've experienced together.
Basically I feel like they've been through so much together in the course of the show (and before the show began) that there's no way they can't end up together.
Reason #2: They're at Their Best when Together
If you watch the show, you'll notice that Fitz can have quite a temper when something goes wrong or he gets irritated. But when Simmons is around, he keeps a cap on it, or she'll give him a look and he'll stop quickly.
Simmons uses Fitz as a sounding board, and he reassures her when she's worried or comforts her when she's upset. She always has someone to talk to because he'll listen.
Reason #3: Their Babies will be Adorable - and Smart
This is obvious if you've seen the show.
Reason #4: They Both Care about Each Other A Lot
Every time that something bad has happened to Simmons, Fitz helps in any way that he can. When she thought that she would die from an alien virus he helped her find a cure and didn't give up. When she was lost on an alien planet, he never stopped searching for her. And Jemma didn't want to take the oxygen because she didn't want him to die. When he was in a coma after they escaped the bottom of the sea she stayed by his side - at least until he woke up.
Reason #5: They're Best Friends
No one knows them better than each other. They're perfect together.
There are countless other reasons to ship them, but these are some of the main ones. If you haven't seen Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., then I encourage you to start watching. If not for the amazing plot line, then for Fitzsimmons.
-Owl ^OvO^
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