True Love Never Runs Smooth (Natasha Romanoff)

Chapter 3

As I was walking into the room, I changed my face to a blank expression. I didn't know these people and I didn't want to give away the fact that I was nervous. Looking around the room, my eyes met with green ones. They were stone cold and when I looked at who they belonged to, it all made sense that they belonged to the undeniably beautiful assassin. Not letting my eyes linger too long, I continued to scan the room.

"Alright listen up team, as most of you know this is Naomi Johnson. She will be joining the team and staying at the tower."

When Steve finished talking, a guy with fair skin and brown hair raised his hand. He looked kind of old but I could tell by the faint outline on his ring finger and the little amount of paint on his skin, that he had kids.

"How old are you?"

"Clint, you can't ask a woman that."

I mentally laughed at the fact that Steve still talked and acted like he was still in the 1940s.

"I'm twenty-three. Why?"

"You are really pretty is why."

I raised my eyebrow at that. I guess this was supposed to be like his cover to make sure people don't find out about his family.

"What would your wife and kids think about you saying something like that."

Everyone in the room turned to me in surprise except for the assassin. Clint shifted in his seat, clearly uncomfortable. He probably thought I read files about him.

"If you are observant enough, you can see the faint outline of your ring and the little amount of paint on your hands."

I heard a chuckle from beside me and saw Tony with an amused and an impressed look. He then asked "Any more questions?"

This time a woman with auburn-colored hair raised her hand. I believe her name was Wanda Maximoff if the news had the correct information.

"Hi, my name is Wanda. I didn't get the chance to read all of your files, so I was just wondering if you had any powers?"

"Umm not really. When I was younger, I was given a serum similar to Steve's except it wasn't as strong as his."

The whole time I was talking, I could feel the gaze from Natasha Romanoff. It was obvious that she was trying to figure me out but I've had a lot of training and I'm good at hiding my feelings. Suddenly a man beside Wanda, who I believe was her twin Pietro, spoke up.

"Sorry if this sounds rude but if your serum wasn't as strong as Steve's, then what else do you have to offer?"

"Pietro! That was rude." His twin scolded him.

"I've had a lot of training when it comes to hand-to-hand combat and like fighting with weapons."

"Ah, so Natasha has competition."

Natasha shot a hard glare at Sam.

"No. I didn't come here to compete with anyone, I'm just here to help."

They all just looked at each other and started to nod in approval except for that one stubborn redhead assassin.

"I don't trust her. She's probably here to help her father and give him intel about us so they can take us down."

Wow, this woman had some trust issues. Relatable.

"He's not my father and I haven't talked to him since I was seven."

I couldn't help but get mad at the fact that she thought I would actually help that monster.

"Your father is the leader of hydra. We can't trust you."

"Just because you don't have the ability to read me doesn't mean you can make assumptions about me. Sorry, you lack the skill."

After those words left my mouth, she got up and walked up to me until we were face to face. Her scent entered my nose and started to calm me. She smelled like sandalwood and vanilla. It was the perfect mixture, there was a hint of sweetness and flowers. It gave off a masculine yet very feminine vibe. When my eyes met hers, she was giving me a look similar to the one she gave Sam but this one had what seemed to be a hint of amusement in it. I have to admit that I am very scared but I would never show it. The whole room was tense and I could tell everyone was on edge. She started to lean in until her mouth was beside my ear.

"I don't lack the skill baby. You need to watch your mouth."

With that, she backed up and went back to her seat. Well, that was weirdly hot. All of a sudden the door opened.

"Naomi?"