Starlight (Yelena Belova and Kate Bishop one shots)

Wounded bird (part 2)

Your eyes left Kate for one second, footsteps coming closer to the both of you.

You stood up, ready to protect her but were met with Clint's tired eyes.

" Calm down, it's just me. " He sighted. " I couldn't sleep anymore so I thought I would keep you company. How is Kate ? "

" Fine, I think. " You gave him a small smile before lightly brushing your girlfriend's forehead. " Her temperature is normal and she doesn't seem to have troubles breathing. She got very lucky. "

" Yeah, lucky to have you. " He patted your shoulder. " You'll be an amazing doctor someday. "

" Thanks."

You yawned and rubbed your eyes which caused Clint to look at you with concern.

" It's 4am Y/n, you should get some sleep. "

" I'm not tired. "

He shot you a suspicious gaze and another yawn betrayed you.

" Okay fine. " You laid down on the floor and closed your eyes. " Wake me up if anything happens. "

" Hey ! " Clint protested. " You can't just sleep here. You're gonna be cold. And your back will hurt a lot tomorrow ! "

" I almost lost my soulmate tonight, Clint. " You mumbled.
" I won't rest if I'm not close to her. "

He replied something but your foggy brain didn't understand a single word.

Kate was safe and you let the exhaustion swallowed you all.

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Kate pov :

I opened my eyes slowly, letting out a groan of pain. Why did I feel like I had just been hit by a truck ?

" You're awake ! " I heard Clint's voice somewhere on my right. " How are you feeling ? "

" Well I'm not dead, am I ? " I tried smiling but failed miserably. " Seriously, not good but I definitely had worst. "

My mentor nodded, concern still written on his face.

I looked around to try figuring out where Clint could have taken me after the fight. (let's say Kate doesn't remember having talked to you okay ?)

And then, I smelt it. That scent of vanilla and rose that could only belong to one person.

" Clint, you did not. " I raised my voice lightly. " You did not take me to Y/n's appartment ! "

" Shhhh ! " He shushed me, pointing at something on the floor. " You're going to disturb her ! Besides, what did you want me to do ! I couldn't just let you bleed out could I ? "

I followed his gaze and noticed that my girlfriend was curled up next to the couch.

A pillow was supporting her head but she was still sleeping on the fucking floor.

" How...Why the hell did you let her sleep here ? "

" I tried to get her to go to bed but she wouldnt leave your side." He sighted. " She was really worried sick you know. "

I looked at Y/n and immediately felt guilty. She was peaceful but her eyelids seemed puffy and her cheeks were still strained with tears.

" She's going to be so mad when she wakes up. " I whispered, chewing my lip. " And I can't even blame her for it. I mean, what kind of girlfriend I am to put her through so much
worries ? "

" Y/n will certainly be displeased but you two will figure it out. " Clint patted my shoulder supportively. " This girl loves you, Kate. She certainly isn't going to give up on you because of a stupid mistake. "

I nodded but didn't manage to fully convince myself. What if
Y/n ended up dumping me ? What would I do then ?

Clint was bringing me a glass of water when my girlfriend started shifting on the floor.

At first, I thought she was about to wake up but my concern quickly grew when I saw that she was having a nightmare.

It was horrible to witness and the most horrible thing was that I couldn't even move to help her.

Still weakened by blood loss, my body refused to obey me.

" Clint, do something ! " I begged, my voice breaking.
" Please she needs help ! "

He nodded before kneeling down to Y/n's level.

" Wake up kid, it's okay. " He shook her gently but didn't get any reaction. " Come on Y/n ! "

He shook my girlfriend again amd this time, she jerked awake, tears rolling on her cheeks.

When she met my eyes, she seemed to calm down a little but kept on shivering.

" You're alive." Y/n breathed out. " Am I dreaming ? "

" You're not dreaming." Clint helped her up so that she could see me better. " See, Kate is fine. "

" I'm fine my love. " I added, thinking that maybe hearing my voice would help. " I promise."

Y/n wiped out her tears and my partner made his way out of the room to give us some space.

" I'm so so so sorry." I blurted out after Clint had disappeared. " My stupid body won't let me hug you but trust me, I am. "

" I know you are." She sighted, her eyes still puffy and bloodshot. " I just wish you would have told me. When Clint brought you here I...I thought I was going to have a heart
attack."

" That bastard managed to stab me before Clint could get him. " I shrugged. " I didn't want him to come here but I was in no state to protest. "

" Well he made the right decision. " Y/n came closer and kissed my forehead. " Because otherwise you would have died. And I really wouldn't have been to happy with it. "

" You're not angry ? " I asked, confused about how sweet she was being. " I lied to you and basically ruined your night. "

" I wanna be, trust me. " My girlfriend sighted again. " But I almost lost you tonight and I simply can't see myself arguing with you after that. "

" Oh...well that didn't go as bad as I expected. Are you...are you going to let me go back out there ? "

" There's not much I can do against it is there ? Just promise me one thing okay ? "

I stared at her and she looked so vulnerable my heart broke a little.

" Sure, anything you like. "

" Forst of all you won't ever hesitate to come here if you need to be patched up again. And second of all, you will hug me the moment your body becomes strong enough for it. "

I nodded, tears making their way on my face as well.

" You know what ? I think I can hug you now. "

I stood up and let out a small groan on pain before wrapping my arms around Y/n.

" Kate ! " She protested " You're gonna tear your stitches open ! Get back on the couch ! "

I didn't move and somehow she didn't push me away. I definitely need to held her more than I needed the rest.