Natasha Romanoff One Shots

Workout

Prompt: "I think I'm gonna feel that tomorrow."

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How your girlfriend had been able to convince you to join her for her boxing workout was still a mystery to you. Well, you knew it was because you couldn't deny her when she sent her puppy eyes, accompanied by her adorable pout your way. Natasha was one for early runs, and morning gym sessions. You on the other hand, loved sleeping in and doing the bare minimum training you needed to complete as an Avenger. So, waking up with her this morning, instead of going back to sleep after she pressed a kiss to your forehead, was a big task on its own. After many kisses, Natasha managed to get you out of bed. You enjoyed a quick breakfast together, before you headed down to the gym.

You had just finished your warming up, and Natasha was now wrapping your hands for your first boxing lesson. The Compound gym was empty beside the two of you, one of the perks of it still being early, no one would be able to see you make a fool out of yourself. "All done, baby." Natasha says as she squeezes your hands. She helps you up and together you make your way over to the punching bags.

Before you start hitting the bag, Natasha shows you how to place your feet, and how to punch. She makes you dry punch a few times before she deems you ready for the real thing. You throw your first punch, you hit the bag well but there wasn't a lot of power behind it. "Here, let me help." Natasha says, stepping closer. "So, you felt how there wasn't as much power behind that as you intended, right?" You nod in agreement. "Okay, so how you can fix that, is by altering your stand slightly." She places her hands on your hips, and with her left foot, she pushes yours forward a bit, while simultaneously twisting your hips a bit to the right. "Now, you have a firmer stand, which will allow you to punch harder." She steps back again, "Try it again." She was right, you were able to hit the bag a lot harder this time.

Natasha continued showing you different techniques, before she let you go at it for a while. Wrapping her own hands to get her workout in as well. You were actually enjoying yourself quite a bit, as the workout simultaneously was also a way to punch out some of the frustrations that were clouding your mind.

When Natasha took off her gloves, you thought the workout was done. Even though you were enjoying the exercise, it was also very intense. You were sweating all over, and getting exhausted. But instead of taking off her wrap as well, she simply took a few sips of water and made her way to the boxing ring, "You coming?" You bring your towel and water bottle over to the ring. "Let's do some sparring, and don't worry, I will take it easy of course." She knew you had seen her sparring with some of your other teammates before, so she wanted to reassure you right away.

She teaches you the basics of sparring, different punches, and how to duck properly. You go back and forth for a bit, before Natasha says she wants to do one real round, where of course she is still taking it easy, before ending the workout. Noticing that you were getting tired.

You throw a few good punches, though Natasha is able to block them easily, you were impressed with how good the punches were. You block a few of Natasha's punches too, before she gets on in. The punch hits your shoulder, as you weren't able to fully duck away, the motion makes you fall over. You reach for Natasha instantly, but that just makes her fall down with you. Your back hits the mats, and Natasha falls down on top of you. She props herself up a bit, now straddling your waist. "Are you okay?" Worry laced in her voice. "I think I'm gonna feel that tomorrow, but yes, I am okay." She gets up and reaches out her hand to help you up as well. "Come on, let's call it a day."

After drinking some water, Natasha drapes your towel around your neck, doing the same for hers, before she wraps her arm around your shoulder. "You did really well, darling. I am so proud of you." She says bringing you closer to her side. You make your way back to your shared room, where you share a long, and warm shower. Natasha agreed to spend the rest of the day cuddled up in bed.

You put on one of Natasha's hoodies and a pair of your own sweats. Natasha opted for one of your shirts and a pair of shorts. "I'm going to get us some food, why don't you pick out a movie in the meantime?" She leans in to kiss you softly. Once she's out of the door, you turn on the tv, and scroll through the list of movies, before settling on one of your favorites.

It doesn't take long for Natasha to get back to your room, with a tray full of food. She hands you a protein shake, "Here, this should help." You take the shake from her, "Thank you, baby." Natasha sits down beside you and hands you the plate of food she prepared for you. The two of you finished your meal before starting the movie. You cuddle into your girlfriend's side as soon as the movie starts, she plays a kiss onto your head. "I love you, detka. Thank you for joining me today." You smile, though you know that she can't see it. "I love you too, and of course, I love to participate in the things that you love."

You spend the rest of the afternoon cuddled up in bed, having a little movie marathon after the tiring workout from this morning.