Caught In The Widow's Web

Ch 59

I walk up to Vision's room and knock then just go in since he was expecting me.

"Hey Vis-shit." I press the back of my hand up to my nose when a strong scent invaded my nose.

"What is it, J.D?" He questions confused.

"Um did you bathe in Tony's cologne?" I ask putting my hand down as my nose get used to the scent.

"I may have borrowed some, but I certainly did not bathe in it. That would be unethical." He responds.

"Ok well open a window to air out bit." I tell him and he does so.

"Now I assume you asked Wanda to a date and she said yes?" I raise a brow and he slows down his movements.

"Yes, yes I did and she accepted." He smiles a bit, bashfully making me chuckle.

"What are you guys gonna do?" I ask curiously.

"I've cooked a meal and have set up a nice table for us on a floor where we won't be disturbed." He explains and I nod.

"And what are you going to talk about?" I ask.

"Well I was going to ask about her last mission-

"Nope, Nope, Nope. Don't talk about work things. Talk about her interests. But first, pick her up at her door and compliment on how she looks. Let her loop her arm with yours as you escort her to the floor. Pull out her chair for her. Then let her talk about herself and listen to what she has to say. Just don't over think it V. I can tell she likes ya, and you like her." I tell him as he soaks in everything I had to say.

"Thank you J.D." He smiles and I think for a minute.

"Vision, *sighs* I need some advice." I take a seat in a recliner he had in his room.

"Okay, I will gladly return the favor and help as best as I can." He replies coming over and taking a seat on his bed to listen.

"So, you know how I feel about Nat right?" I bring up hesitantly.

"Your eminent, undying love for her, yes." He nods along and I roll my eyes.

"Well, I met someone else today and she's nice and really pretty. I don't know, it's new and different and Nat and I agreed to be just friends and I talked to her earlier and she said that we're both single and shouldn't hold each other back and- I don't know what to do." I explain and Vision listens to me intently.

He opens and closes his mouth not being able to find the right words.

"This new friend, do you like spending time with her?" He asks.

"Yes! Yes. She's so easy to talk to and I'm not good at meeting new people but with her it was so natural. Given we've only hung out once but still." I nod.

"Maybe you should give this woman a chance. If you and Natasha aren't moving forward. Why not start something new and see where that goes?" He tells me.

"What would you do if you were in my position? If it was you and Wanda?" I question curiously.

"If my feelings for Wanda are as strong as yours are for Natasha, I would fight for her. Despite everything that has happened. I would want no one else but her." He says.

"Great. Great. That made me feel better." I say in a normal, semi sarcastic tone making him smile slightly.

"If you don't know what to do. Give the new woman a chance. It doesn't mean you can't be friends. Does this new friend even like women?" He asks and I stop.

"Huh, you're right. I don't even know that. *chuckles* We can just be friends." I sigh light heartedly getting up from my seat.

"Good luck tonight, Vision." I pat his shoulder going to leave.

"Thank you J.D." He smiles and I leave his room.

As I stepped out the room I asked FRIDAY where Natasha was and when she told me she was in the lab I headed up that way. I get to the lab and through the big glass windows I see Bruce and Natasha talking. I stop and look at Natasha, she seemed at ease and happy as she laughed at something he said. Not wanting to interrupt I go to turn back when suddenly Natasha turns towards me making me immediately drop to the floor hoping she didn't see me. After a few seconds the lab door opens and I look up to see captivating green orbs.

"What are you doing?" Natasha asks looking down at me.

"I dropped this...screw." I say picking up a random screw that was on the floor next to me then stand up on my feet.

"Yeah I can see it fell from your head." She raises an eyebrow teasingly making me tilt my head playfully unamused.

"What are you doing here?" She asks as we both step into the lab and Bruce and I mutually nod at each other in acknowledgment.

"I was um- looking for Tony but clearly he isn't here." I rub the back of my neck.

"Oh I think he had dinner plans with Pepper." Bruce answers and I nod awkwardly.

"Okay thanks Banner, I'll just get out of your guy's hair. Don't want to interrupt you guys.." I say going to leave the lab.

"What plans do you have tonight?" Natasha asks making me turn to her.

"Sam was going on about a Mortal Kombat tournament. Him and Peter wouldn't shut up until I agreed to join." I nod making her do the same.

"Sounds fun." She smiles.

"Yeah." I chuckle before it gets quiet.

"Well I'll see you guys later." I tell them and actually leave the lab.

Natasha sighs then turns back to see Bruce covering his face slightly with a 'yikes' face.

"That was..tough to watch." The green giant comments as she goes back to her seat she was formally occupying.

"Y'know she probably thinks we were having a "moment" right?" He adds using quotation marks.

"But we obviously weren't." Natasha says plainly.

"To us it's obvious. But to her, maybe not." He tells her.

"Well she practically has a girlfriend now. So she can't act jealous." She sighs.

"She has a girlfriend?" Bruce asks surprised.

"She met someone today and took her out for lemonade." She explains and Bruce gives her a look of bewilderment not understanding the significance.

"Lemonade!- oh never mind." She huffs waving it off.

"Look if you want to move on too I can help with that." Bruce offers and Natasha raises a brow.

"No! No! Not me!" He shakes his head.

"Unless.." He adds playfully making Natasha roll her eyes.

"I'm kidding! *chuckles* But I do know someone.."