Bartoned

Chapter 13

The little non-announcement had worked. There was no more overhearing little conversations trying to speculate whether you were being a surrogate for Steve and Bucky or if you'd had a one-night stand with Tony Stark. Now everyone just assumed you were in a relationship with Clint, which neither you nor Clint particularly cared about. One shield agent had straight up asked what the story was with you, and you told them honestly.

Things had settled, you were done with your basic training and you'd be put on as a full agent, specializing as a field medic. You were looking forward to it. It would be good to get back to what you knew best. However, who knew if Steve would even let you go out in the field while you were pregnant?

For now, you were getting on with things. Kari had invited you and Wanda around to watch a movie and eat popcorn as a way to just chill out and not think about starting new jobs, babies, or Clint.

Apparently, baby Natasha didn't like being ignored. Kari and Wanda sat cuddled up under a blanket sharing a recliner while you sat on the couch with your legs curled up under you and Natasha kicked you hard.

You furrowed your brow and put your hand on your side where you felt the kick. You'd been feeling her for months now. Little flutters and kicks but none that anyone else could feel. As you pressed your hand to your side, she kicked again and you felt it both inside you and against your hand.

Wanda sat up straight and looked over at you. "Did she just?"

"Yeah. I think so. Come feel."

Wanda and Kari both scurried over fighting for a place as close they could get to where she was kicking. "I can't feel it," Kari pouted.

You chuckled. "Maybe try one at a time?"

"I want to feel first," Wanda said.

"Hey," Kari argued. "She's my best friend."

"Fine," Wanda huffed, letting Kari take the prime position on your stomach.

It wasn't long before Natasha kicked again. "Was that her?" Kari asked.

"Yes! That's it. You did feel it?" you asked.

"It was little but yes. Oh my god!" Kari said excitedly.

"My turn!" Wanda said pushing Kari's hand away. It wasn't long until Natasha kicked and Wanda squealed with delight. "That's her! She's so active right now."

"Has she ever kicked like that before?" Kari asked, pushing Wanda's hand away again.

"I mean, I've been feeling her for ages, but no one else has been able to," you said.

Wanda kneeled on the floor in front of you and pressed her forehead against your stomach. Her eyes started to glow pink.

"What are you doing, honey?" Kari asked, looking down at her.

"Talking to her," she said, her voice soft and dreamy.

"You can do that?" you asked.

"Mm... kind of. It's pretty basic. Sounds and light," she answered.

Kari squeaked as Natasha kicked again. "I can't believe I'm the first person that's gotten to feel her."

You frowned and furrowed her brow. "Yeah. Clint's gonna be upset he missed it."

"You can invite him around if you want to," Kari suggested.

You smiled at your friend and pulled out your phone. "You don't mind?"

"Of course not," Kari said. "Clint's a dumbass, but he's our dumbass. Besides, this is kind of a big deal."

You quickly sent a text to Clint telling him about what was happening. No sooner had the read receipt happened, your phone was ringing.