FROST (Natasha Romanoff x female reader)

Chapter 24: Early morning decisions

(ONE MONTH LATER)

It had been a month since Mara and Natasha shared their first kiss and it was definitely not their last. In the past month, Mara managed to get the majority of her memory back with the help of Dr. Banner and Natasha.

Her relationship with Natasha became official as of a few days ago when Mara asked Natasha to be her girlfriend. They were both so happy with each other and got to know each other very well.

This morning, they were training together in the training room of the compound. Something they did almost every morning unless Natasha was gone for a mission.

Mara wasn't allowed to go on missions yet. They first needed to make sure her mind control was gone so Hydra couldn't take control of her anymore.

"I heard that the Winter Soldier was sent to Wakanda and that they helped him get rid of the trigger words." Mara said to the redhead as they took a break from fighting.

"Do you want to go there as well? You might be gone for quite some time" Natasha said as she tried to hide the slight sadness creeping up. She knew that it took Bucky months to get rid of his mind control.

"I think it's my only shot. They know how to do it and have actual experience with Barnes." The brunette explained. "But that means you might be gone for months..." Natasha looked down trying to cover up the tears threatening to spill from her eyes. Mara quickly grabbed her chin, forcing her to make eye contact with her girlfriend.

"Look, with Barnes they still needed to find the right technique and do all the research. It may take a while, but it probably won't be as long as it took them with him." Mara tried to reassure Natasha. 

"And of course we will stay in touch as often as possible." She finished, planting a kiss on Natasha's forehead.

The redhead gave her a sad smile. "I know you have to do it. I'd just much rather have you with me at all times." She joked, making Mara laugh.

"I know, so would I." She said. "But I have to do this, Nat. I'll come back and we can spend as much time together as we want." She offered in hopes it would lift her girlfriend's spirits a little.

"You better come back, or I'll come over there and beat your ass." The redhead threatened. The two women laughed together and walked back to their room to shower and get changed.

They made their way downstairs to the main room where Steve was. "Hey Steve, can I talk to you for a second?" Mara asked. He nodded and they walked to a meeting room together.

"What is it you wanted to talk about?" Steve began.

"I want to go to Wakanda to get rid of the trigger words Hydra embedded in me like Barnes did." She explained. Steve was the one who helped Bucky get to Wakanda and was more than willing to help Mara as well.

"Of course. I'll contact King T'Challa right away and ask if they are willing to help. Considering they also helped Bucky, I wouldn't worry too much and start packing your bags." He said with a smile.

"Thank you so much Steve." Mara said, giving the man a hug before walking to her and Natasha's room. Natasha was sat on a chair reading a book and looked up as the brunette walked in.

"How did your chat with Steve go?" She asked. "Great! He told me he'd talk to King T'Challa and told me to start packing my bag" Mara responded with a smile.

"That's good. Will you be leaving as soon as you get the okay from Wakanda?"

"Yes. I want to get those words out of my system as fast as possible."

Natasha walked over to Mara and helped her put the clothes in the bag. She was sad that this may be their last day together in months, but also glad she might finally get the help she deserved. 

"Should we have a date night tonight? Since it might be the last night we're together in a long time." She offered.

Mara smiled at the request. "That sounds like a fantastic idea. How about dinner and movies?" To which the redhead eagerly nodded.