Barton and the Baker

Chapter 11: Our Oasis

Clint's POV

I wake up smiling at you still asleep in my arms. I thought I had seen you peaceful but this is something different. This is blissful peace. I lean forward and place soft kisses on your closed eyes. You slowly blink and smile up at me before hugging me while you stretch.

"Good morning, beautiful," I whisper before bending down to kiss you.

"Coffee," you grumble sleepily with a smile.

"Oh no! Picking up some of my bad habits already?" I grin before you pull yourself out of bed. You grab one of the satin robes hanging on the bathroom door before going to the kitchen and starting a pot of coffee. When I smell it beginning to waft through the bungalow, I am up and in the kitchen as fast as my legs can carry me.

You have already made me a cup before you walk out onto the patio. The sun is just beginning to make its ascent over the lagoon. A soft breeze blows your long, dirty blonde hair as the light reflects off the water, accentuating your soft facial features. Your eyes are closed but I can't take mine off of you as I sip my coffee. God, you're so beautiful.

"Yes, Mr. Barton?" You smile, cutting your eyes at me.

"Just admiring my stunning girlfriend," I admit. You lean into my arms so easily and breathe out a relaxed smile.

"Do you think Bucky and Rebecca are still alive or are we going to find Bucky dead beneath the bungalow?" I tease as you turn to walk back inside.

"No telling but one thing is for certain. This is going to be a fun vacation," you grin and start unpacking us. You fish out your blue bathing suit and pink cover-up before getting dressed.

"Are we in a hurry, Muffin?" I crinkle my eyebrows.

"Just excited to see what all there is to do," you grinned and with that, you were out the door. I didn't even try to stop you. You were my free little bird, learning to fly with new wings... I just hope I can keep up.

Y/N's POV

I all but run smack into Nat who jumps excitedly, "I was just coming to see you!! Tony wants all of us to have breakfast and then we are free to do whatever. I think he's calling Clint so we could go get Rebecca and hang out for a while!"

I smile happily as I walk with Nat to Bucky and Rebecca's bungalow. She seems so relaxed and happier as we talk. I knock on the door and Rebecca answers wearing Bucky's shirt from yesterday. I pull my lips into my mouth as she closes her eyes, exasperated as a blush rises to the tops of her cheeks, "I'll be out in a minute." She closes the door and I hear her feet running back toward their bedroom. Nat and I giggle hearing broken parts of the conversation, "... I know what time it is." "But it's vacation..." "Shut up, Bucky!" She appears back at the doorway in more appropriate clothing. We make our way to the main island, greeting Bruce who is drinking coffee on his patio, on the way. The three of us pull up to the bar before ordering mimosas for breakfast and laughing for close to an hour before the men arrive. Everyone already appears much more relaxed.

Bucky hugs me, "Mornin' Trouble."

"Sargeant Asshole," I grin, making him smile before Bruce hugs me tight and takes a seat to my right. Clint seats himself to my left, interlacing my hand with his. We all eat breakfast while Tony explains everything there is to do on the island. We can, of course, fish right off our patios if we like. There is a full-service spa that has us three girls squealing with excitement. There are two very nice restaurants and a bar plus in-room dining options- although Tony requests we do, at least, one meal a day as a family. I am more than happy to agree to that. There are private boat tours, jet ski and helicopter rides, shark-feeding excursions, a Jeep safari tour, kayaking/canoeing/paddle boarding, snorkeling, plus shopping and swimming.