The Rogue Assassin | Kate Bishop x Reader

chapter 27 - crafts

Y/N'S POV - 

My stomach twists as I think about the past week. I feel like I've been unfair to Kate. She asked me out and I said yes. But we agreed it would be best to give me more time to adjust before pursuing a relationship. However, I couldn't get my mind off of her. I caught myself checking her out whenever we were in the same room. Then, I kissed her. Randomly. It's been a tad awkward since. We haven't defined our relationship and I feel I've led her on even though I do want to be in a relationship. I've been thinking about how to bring this up. I don't want to ask her to be my girlfriend in conversation, I want to do something big. Not super big, but you know, a gesture. I am literally a trained assassin, why is this so terrifying?  

I knock on Wanda's door, hoping she's there. It's the middle of the afternoon so it's likely. A couple of seconds later, the door opens. Wanda is wearing a simple black shirt with light-colored jeans. 

"Hey Y/n, what's up?" she asks. 

I gulp nervously, "I uh- I need help with something."

Wanda's brows furrow. She can tell I'm nervous, "What is it?" She smiles encouragingly. 

I take a deep breath and scan the hallway to make sure no one else is around, "I want to ask Kate to be my girlfriend."

Wanda's eyes go wide, "What?! Oh my god, that's so exciting!" She's smiling so wide right now. 

I drop my head slightly in embarrassment, "I want to like um -do something to ask her, you know?"

"Of course. Ooo, we need Nat. Don't worry together we'll make a proposal she can't refuse." Wanda says excitedly. My nerves a calming slightly. It actually feels good to tell someone. 

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Wanda, Nat, and I sit on the floor in front of Wanda's bed. The two Avengers are blowing up purple and grey balloons filled with confetti. I carefully use stencils to spell out 'Will you be my girlfriend?' on a sheet of paper. Once I've sketched each letter with a pencil, I trace each line over with a black Sharpie. 

I hear Wanda whispering loudly to Nat, "I think she's sweating."

"I think you're right" Nat replies. 

I roll my eyes, "I can hear you guys" The two women laugh. 

"We know," they both say at the same time, only adding to the laughter. 

"In all seriousness though," Natasha starts, "it's cute that you're putting so much effort in."

I sigh, finishing the outline. I look over to them cringing, "It's pathetic isn't it?"

Wanda frowns, "Not at all, why would you think that?"

I shrug, "I don't know, this is all very new to me."

"Ah, I went through the same thing." Nat says, "We're trained to suppress our feelings and when we start to have them, it's weird and awkward."

I smile, it's nice to know that I'm not the only one who has experienced this. 

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'In and out, in and out.' I coach myself. My stomach feels like it has been flipped seven times over. I texted Kate to meet me outside of the training room. I am wearing simple black leggings and a T-shirt. I often work out in something similar, so I shouldn't raise suspicion right away. I grip the bandana in my hands tightly. 

The elevator dings and I move my hands behind my back, hiding the bandana. Kate steps out. I smile as she walks toward me, though I think my stomach just flipped over ten more times. 

"Hey Y/n, what's up?" She asks, smiling.

The voice in my head is screaming 'Run, save yourself!' I ignore it, standing my ground. Metaphorically. I breathe out, "I have a surprise." I say. 

"Really, what is it?" Kate asks, looking at me weirdly. 

"Well if I tell you, it won't be a surprise," I smirk. I pull the blindfold from behind my back, "May I?" I ask. Kate nods, gulping slightly. I move behind her and carefully place the bandana over her eyes. I tie it somewhat tightly, trying not to hurt her. "Okay, can you see anything?"

"Nope."

"Okay, I'm gonna guide you so just follow me," I explain.

Kate nods. 

Okay, here we go. I open the door to the training room and hold it with my foot. I gently place my hand on Kate's arm, leading her through the door. It clicks shut behind us. I continue to guide Kate over to the shooting range. She and Clint use it for archery practice as well. I stop at the table. "Wait one second," I say, walking toward the bows. 

"Should I be scared? I'm kind of scared." Kate asks, laughing nervously. 

I grab a bow and ten arrows. "No no. Don't be scared." I set the bow and arrows down on the table in front of Kate. "Okay, you can take the blindfold off." She carefully lifts the bandana up and off her head. She looks at the purple and grey balloons then turns to me confused. "The surprise is inside one of the balloons. You have to pop them."

Kate chuckles, "You really are full of surprises." She grabs the bow and loads an arrow. Pulling her arm back, she squints. I can't help but smile, she looks so cute when she's shooting. With the release of her fingers, the arrow flies toward the balloons. It hits two balloons. Pop. Pop. Okay, apparently I didn't need ten. As the balloons pop, confetti falls to the ground. Kate continues to take out the balloons, only using 7 of the arrows. She sets the bow down and turns to me, "Do I go look in the balloons?" 

I nod, my stomach really flipping out. It's too late to go back now. I loosely follow Kate as she opens the gate and begins to search the mess on the floor.

 She lets out a satisfied 'ha' when she finds the note. Carefully, pulling it out of the balloon she turns back to me, "Open it?" All I can do is nod. I wouldn't be shocked if I passed out right now. I can feel my heart pounding and a 100 lb weight on my chest. Kate unfolds the note. Time seems to slow down and my breath catches, awaiting her reaction. Her eyes scan over the words. A smile spreads across her face, "Yes, of course." She throws her arms around me and the weight is lifted from my chest. 

I smile, "Oh thank god, that was so stressful." Kate laughs squeezing my body tightly against hers. I close my eyes, enjoying the feeling of our bodies pressed together.