a/n - hi there ik its been a good minute or so but anygays heres this for you !! btw so you dont freak tf out natasha is living and breathing in this
TW: blood, needles, fear of needles, mommy issues lmao
Y/n POV
"Come on, you can take a little more." I groaned out feeling the burning sensation take over. "I-I can't, please I can't!" Tears threatened to fall from my eyes as she kept pushing. I was gonna break if she didn't stop soon.
"Kate, I can't!" It was becoming unbearable now, but Kate just kept going. "Don't be a baby (Y/n), how're you supposed to be a superhero if you don't stretch properly." Kate was positioned behind me pushing my back forward to the floor, while my legs were parted in the shape of a 'V'.
She finally eased up and gently pulled me back up. "I told you I'm not flexible!" The muscles in my back tensed and twitched for a few moments before loosening up. "And I'm showing you how to be flexible." She started massaging the knots that had built up over time from missions. "J.A.R.V.I.S, how many sessions does (Y/n) have left before he's cleared?"
I'm really hoping it's less than five. "Fifteen, Miss Bishop. Would you like me to put another on the schedule?" I groaned and threw my head back. "No, thank you J.A.R.V.I.S." Kate hoisted me up and started pushing me towards the door. "Why're you so mean?" She scoffed. "You're the one who got your spine fractured not me." We walked out of the gym door and headed towards the medical bay.
"Not on purpose! I didn't even see Mr. Banner throwing debris, he's the one who lost his shit." That earned me a slap to the shoulder and a finger in my face. "And you're supposed be watching out for yourself." She was right, but I did save Peter from being ambushed. "Come on, we need to make sure everything's healing right." Kate nudged me towards a bed and I sat on it laying down.
"J.A.R.V.I.S, do a complete work up of (Y/n) please." I tensed up knowing that a complete work up also meant blood draws. Kate grabbed my hand gently and ran her fingers through my hair. "It's okay, nothing is gonna happen that doesn't normally happen with a full work up. Just take a deep breath and relax for me." See being the youngest Avenger meant having perks. One being the reassurance and comfort of everyone else on the team.
Especially Wanda, I love her but sometimes she's a little too much with her motherly instincts. I don't mind it of course! But after finding out about the town.. Yeah I'd rather not get into that.
I took a few deep breaths as J.A.R.V.I.S completed the scans, trying to calm myself with the lingering thought of being stabbed, with a tiny object that could possibly break off into my body if I moved at all. But that's just dandy!
As I kept taking deep breaths I heard the med bay door open. "Hi (Y/n)," Natasha placed a hand on my shoulder making me flinch. "I heard you were getting a full work up so I thought I'd stop in." She offered me a small smile and I couldn't help smiling back. "Thank you Miss Romanoff." She rolled her eyes at me. "What did I say about that?" I nodded and muttered an apology.
The med bay door opened again and judging by the footsteps I knew it was Bruce. I tensed a little and Kate gave my arm a squeeze in reassurance. "Hey kid," Bruce came over with a tray and my breathing hitched picking up slightly. "You know just as well that I hate this, so let's make this quick okay? Kate." She nodded and lifted me to sit up and settled herself behind me.
My eyes darted to the tray as Bruce was getting it ready. "Hey." My eyes shot up to Natasha. "Eyes on me." She shifted, blocking my view of the terrifying object. Kate started drawing shapes into my stomach. "It's okay (Y/n), we're right here." My breathing picked up again as I felt my sleeve being rolled up. "Kate, switch with me."
She stopped tracing shapes into my stomach. "What, why?" I was just as confused as her. "Just do it!" Natasha quickly took Kate's place and soon enough crystal blue orbs were locked with mine. The cold sensation and smell of an alcohol wipe snapped me out of my daze making me whip my head towards it. Kate's hands found their way to my cheeks caressing them gently. "Don't look over there, just at me. What's your favorite part about being an Avenger? I know you have one."
God she's so sweet and caring. "Um- the um, I don't know, I-I'm sorry Kate." She leaned in closer and I felt Bruce's hand on my arm. Kate had managed to slot herself between my legs. Natasha's grip around my arms tightened. Damn she was strong. A choked whimper left my mouth as my started to sting with tears. "That's okay, but I'm a little offended you didn't say it was working with me."
I chuckled slightly but the small happiness was short lived. I cried out in agony as the needle pierced through my skin. One of the world's most unbearable things to experience in my opinion is this. "Hey, breathe for me okay? Remember what I said, if you're too tense it's gonna take longer." I took a few strangled breaths and felt myself relax a little. "That's it, good, just like that (Y/n). Relax for me."
A few minutes passed by filled with silence and Kate stroking my cheeks every once in awhile. "Almost done kid, then I'll stop torturing you." I laughed softly, exhausted from the overwhelming fear and adrenaline rush. "Do I get a cool sticker?" Natasha snorted earning a glare from Kate. "Of course you can, which one?" Bruce opened a drawer full of stickers.
I thought for a moment. "Can I have a Hawkeye sticker?" Bruce smiled before pulling out a sticker of Clint, the former Hawkeye. I shook my head. "I want the one with Kate on it." Natasha and Bruce both looked at Kate who was now a tomato, both also had a knowing look. He came over and handed the sticker to me and Natasha and Kate were helping me sit up. "I'll take him to bed."
Kate scooped me into her arms, I looked like a toddler that fell asleep against their mom in all honesty. Kate leaned towards my ear slightly. "Don't worry my fridge is stocked with all your favorites." I smiled softly and closed my eyes. "Ah," Kate tapped my back slightly making my eyes shoot open. "No sleeping just yet, you need water and a snack." I whined making Kate shush me again. "I know it sucks but I can't have my favorite person in the entire world getting sick." I blushed hard and hid my face against her neck making her laugh. "Shut up."
a/n - i hope you enjoyed this chapter !! i wrote this not just bc i wanted to and haven't posted in a minute but bc having a fear of needles is indeed a real thing and it depends on the person on how bad it is. but as someone who had the biggest fear of needles to where it was almost phobic it is very much possible to overcome it ! ive been on testosterone for over a year and give myself my own shots. so dont give up hope !! if you have any requests lmk !!

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