Rough Night

Chapter 3

After finishing breakfast Natasha had decided she didn't really want to go about her daily activities, she would rather spend the day with you. So you did your best to make her comfortable, cuddling up with her in your bed as a James Bond movie marathon played on the tv. You found it cute how she intently watched the screen despite having seen them numerous times, and you always smiled when she quoted the characters lines with them.

"Detka(baby), can I braid your hair?"

You smile, "Of course Tasha"

You scoot in front of her, allowing her fingers to comb through your hair to make sure there were no tangles before she starts. You chuckle as you notice her occasionally leaning over your shoulder to continue to watch the movie as her hands skillfully style your hair.

After a few moments you no longer feel your hair being moved around and her arms snake around your waist, signaling she was done. She rests her head on your shoulder and softly kisses your cheek.

"I love you" she whispers, and your heart soars. You'll never get tired of hearing her say that

"I love you too"

She hums, squeezing you a bit tighter as she nuzzles against your neck. You chuckle and turn your head to place a gentle kiss to her nose which causes her to scrunch it in an adorable fashion. She looks up at you, eyes shining with adoration as a soft smile spreads across her lips. You smile back, in awe about how you got so lucky to have a woman like Natasha to love and have her love you in return.

A sudden soft knock on your door brings you both out of your staring. It opens slowly to reveal Wanda who has a knowing look in her eye as she takes in the two of you cuddling.

"Hey you two, your special dinner is ready." she announces, sending you both a smile

You watch as Natashas expression lights up in excitement for some authentic Russian cuisine. You're not sure how long it's been since she's had something that obviously brings her such comfort and you make a mental note to ask Wanda for the recipes for any Eastern European meals she knows so you can begin to fix meals for her when she's having rougher days.

"Thank you so much Wanda" she says as she eagerly untangles herself from you and practically jumps off the bed. You chuckle and quickly stand to follow her.

"It's not a problem at all, really." she responds, moving out of the doorway so the two of you can pass by, "I hope you both enjoy it"

"Oh I'm sure we will Wans, your cooking is always spectacular."

Nat turns back to look at the brunette, "Won't you be joining us?"

"Oh no, it's for the two of you." she replies, matter of factly

"No no, you made it so it's only fair and reasonable for you to be able to eat it with us" your girlfriend argues, "I know you love Eastern European dishes as much as I do, and we don't mind the company."

"Tasha is right" you add, "We never mind your company and after you worked so hard on the meal it's only fair you enjoy it too."

She smiles shyly before nodding her head, "Lead the way"

The three of you make your way through the various halls until you come to the kitchen. The smell alone is enough to make your mouths water and stomachs grumble. Natasha sports a smile so wide you're slightly jealous that you weren't the cause of it.

You watch as she hurries into the kitchen, quickly grabbing one of the plates that had been left out for you both before she starts loading it up with the stroganoff and pelmeni. You follow her lead and go to grab the other plate.