Final Lap - Sambucky AU

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Natasha wiped the other tear and smiled softly at her. "A beautiful girl like you shouldn't be crying because you're worried about everyone." Natasha said as she looked back over the city.

"I used to be so concerned, but the moment I just didn't, I felt so free."  Natasha said. Clara watched her as she spoke.

"It can't be easy... I saw how you were with the paparazzi..." Clara said. Natasha nodded and sighed.

"Nothing is easy. But if you believe in yourself, it'll be easy." Natasha said as she thought of all the mental abuse she has had to deal with.

"But a girl Like you should be smiling, happy, enjoying life, and never having to shed a tear." Clara felt her heartbeat pick up.

"You're too good to me, Natasha." Clara said as she felt tears welling up in her eyes.

"There is no such thing as too good. It's called being a good friend." Natasha said.  Clara teared up more and wiped her eyes.

"I'm just here to encourage you to do what is best for you." Natasha said with a soft smile as she turned and handed Claras her helmet.

Clara held it as she covered her face with her free hand. "N-Natasha..."

"Hm?"

"Can we cut my hair when get back?" Clara said. Natasha walked over to her and helped her put her helmet. Natasha turned Claras  head towards her and lifted her visor up and smiled.

"Yea."

Clara's eyes said it all. Natasha felt her heartbeat pick up. This girl was truly a gem. Natasha just closed her visor and then closed her owns.

Natasha got on the bike and then motioned Clara to get on behind her. Clara did and wrapped her arms around her firmly. Natasha held the handle and felt her faces getting a bit hot now.

She started the bike, kicked the stand up and took off down the road. Natasha felt Clara tighten her arms slightly, which prompted Natasha to place her hand over Clara's as she raced down the roads.

Natasha eventually got back to the hotel and pulled into a parking spot. She propped the bike up and got off.

She extended her hand to Clara. Clara Held it and was able to get off the bike. Natasha took her helmet off and looked at her.

Her hair was a mess, her faces a flushed from the excitement, and had eyes that were excited. Clara took her Helmet off and chuckled as she looked at her.

"This...." She said pointed at the bike. "... we're this again." She said with a toothy smile. Natasha nodded.

"Anytime. Whenever you want, let me know." She said with a smile as she held her helmet.
Clara buzzed with excitement cause of that.

"Wonderful. Well... it is close to midnight. We need to get inside and get some sleep." She said. Natasha nodded.

"You go ahead. I gotta check something on the bike." Natasha said with a soft smile. Clara nodded and waved as she headed in. The moment she was out of view, Natasha sat on the ground by her bike and held her head.

She was flustered.

Very flustered. "What the hell..." Natasha said as she couldn't get that damn smile out of her head. She couldn't get this graceful girl out of her head.

She sighed and grabbed her phone and called someone. The phone rung for a bit when there was an answer.

"Paloma? What's wrong? It's.... Midnight..." Kylo said as if he just woke up. Natasha sighed.

"How do I know if I have a crush on someone." She said nervously. Kylo sat up in his bed.

"What-"

"Tell me the symptoms Kylo!" She said as she stood up and started to head inside.

"Oh damn you're serious. Um... I don't know, quick heartbeat, can't get them out of your head, want to impress them, etc." Kylo said as he laid in his bed.

"Shit..."

Kylo then finally pieced things together. "Oh shit- you're with Clara..." he said as she shot up. He chuckled but then paused, "I didn't know you liked girls?"

"Neither did I!" She said as she got into the elevator.

"Damn. You have a literal goddess as an awakening. I say that's perfect." He said.

"It's frustrating!" She leaned her head against the wall.

"You okay?" Kylo asked.

"I'll be okay. Have you heard anything from Maria?" Natasha said.

"Kinda. We have a photo shoot tomorrow. And she um... doesn't know you cut your hair." Kylo muttered as he got a text.

"I thought she saw me..."

"You were wearing your balaclava." Kylo said with a chuckle. Natasha sighed as she walked over to their room and knocked on the door.

"Alright... I'll let you go."

"Byeeee."

Kylo hung up as Clara opened the door. "Hey! I Found my hair cutting kit." Natasha had a soft smile go on her face as she took the jacket off.

She stepped into the room.

"So what we're you thinking?" Natasha asked as she laid the jacket on the couch.

"Maybe a Bob. I cant do the long hair anymore. And keep my curtain bangs if possible." She said starting to get excited.

Natasha was nervous a bit cause she had never cut someone's hair like hers.

"Alright. I Can do That."

A few hours went by and Clara gasped as Natasha told her to open her eyes. She had exactly what she was looking for.

A shoulder length curtain bang cut. She felt so much lighter and cooler, all the while feeling feminine like she normally did. She turned and hugged Natasha tight.

Natasha flinched slightly. But she hugged her back and smiled softly. "Thank you Natasha..."

"You're welcome Clara..." Clara pulled from the hug and looked in the mirror again, stunned by her new look. She was giggling to herself as she pulled out her phone and FaceTimed her mom.

Her mom picked up.

"Hi swee- you finally cut it!" Peggy said with a chuckle.

"I did! Natasha cut it for me!" She said with a big smile.

"Tell her she did a good job for me."