Catching The Hawk

Why do I feel this way?

Y/N walks out of the training room pulling her phone out of her pocket. Anything to get her mind off of the whirlwind of negative thoughts.

*Hey, Newbie!* Tony calls out to Y/N.

Oblivious to anything around her, Y/N doesn't hear her boss calling her name until something hits her in the back of the head. Turning around, ready to pounce on whoever threw that she is stopped in her tracks when she sees Tony.

*I'm sorry, sir, I was lost in my head for a minute.* Blushing from embarrassment Y/N does everything to not look him in the eye.

*You're alright, kid. Just may wanna pay more attention to ur surroundings. Next time may not be a piece of paper thrown at u.* He laughs.

*Yeah, Yeah. What can I do for u Tony?*

*Oh, not much. I just have a mission for u and Barton.* He says slyly.

Oh boy, why me? And why me and Barton? Does he know? Am I being punished for something? Damn it!

Y/N is brought back to reality to a snapping sound.

*Y/N, HEY! You really need to work on centering your focus to who's talking to u.*

*Yeah, Yes! Sorry, again! Sure, what's that mission?* You ask while trying to keep your mind off the mysterious archer.

*Barton has the deets. Get with him by 14:00 and you two can go from there. I expect a full report by tomorrow morning.*

With that Tony walks off speaking into his watch. Which seemed odd to u at first, but now u know it's him relaying something to his A.I. (F.R.I.D.A.Y).

*Well, I guess time to face the music.* You mumble under your breath.

You check your phone for the time(11:30).

*Well, I guess I have time to go shower and gather some things before dealing with this head on.* Rubbing your temple you sigh heavily.

You walk down the hall to the elevator pushing the up button. Still staring at your phone. Some stupid post on IG of a cat being silly. You chuckle under your breath.

*Whats funny?*

There it was. That familiar voice, right behind you. You freeze.

*You ok? I didn't mean to scare u.* Clint steps towards the doors of the elevator as they open. *You going up?*

*Yeah, thanks.* You stare at your feet as u walk into the elevator.

The doors close and its so quiet u could hear a pin drop. Neither one of u move or say a word. It seems like forever goes by then you hear...

*Listen Y/N, I know u probably hate me for some of the things I've said, but....*

You cut him off...

*I don't hate you Clint! I could never hate you! You treat me like I've been here forever. Not like the "Newbie" Tony and the others see me as* You turn your eyes to you shoes again trying not to show any emotion.

*You have a lot of untapped potential Y/N. I see that in you. Don't let what others say to u affect how u see yourself.* He reaches out towards u and lifts your chin so he can look u in the eye.

*Thanks, Clint. That means a lot.* You dart your eyes past his head. You still don't understand why u get so flustered around him.

*Look at me, Y/N.* He asks, but this was in a much more pleading tone. Nothing you have ever heard come out of his mouth before has had this side of him.

You finally give in look him in the eyes. Suddenly it's like your breath was stolen from you. Your heart races, as if you and Nat just went 4 rounds with no break. What is this feeling? Why?

*I do care about you Y/N. I want you to know that.* He let's your face go and turns to the elevator keys and pushes your floor.

You step back against the side wall trying to catch your breath. This time your thoughts are racing, but not the kinds of thoughts you're used to. Looking up at him through your eyelashes, trying to not be obvious, you start to blush.

*DING*

The elevator doors open

*See you at 14:00! Don't be late or I'll have to sick Nat after you.* He chuckles while walking down the hall to his room.

Leaving you still in shock of what just happened and why your still feeling this stirring in the pit of your stomach.