The Quinjet touched down with a thud, and the ramp lowered, exposing the team to the cold Eastern European air. Clint was the first to step out, his bow drawn, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes. You followed close behind, feeling the weight of your role in the mission. Natasha, Steve, and Bucky fanned out, taking their positions with practiced precision.
"Intel indicates the main control center is in the central building," Natasha whispered into her comm. "We need to disable their communications first."
Clint nodded, eyes still darting around. "I'll take the high ground. I can cover you from there."
You exchanged a quick glance with him, your heart pounding. "Be careful," you said softly.
He gave you a reassuring smile. "Always am."
As Clint moved to find a vantage point, you and Natasha slipped into the shadows, heading towards the central building. The air was thick with tension, but the adrenaline kept you focused. Every so often, you would catch a glimpse of Clint high above, his figure a comforting presence.
Suddenly, the comm crackled with Steve's voice. "Encountered resistance. Bucky and I are engaging. Stay on mission."
You and Natasha moved swiftly, taking down guards silently as you approached the entrance. Clint's arrows whizzed past, taking out enemies with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring your path remained clear.
Inside the building, you quickly found the control room. Natasha worked on disabling the communications while you kept watch. Your thoughts kept drifting to Clint, hoping he was safe.
"We're almost done here," Natasha said, her fingers flying over the keyboard.
Just then, the door burst open, and a group of HYDRA soldiers stormed in. You sprang into action, taking down the first two with a flurry of punches. Natasha joined the fight, her movements graceful and deadly. But there were too many of them, and you were quickly overwhelmed.
Before you could react, an arrow sailed through the air, striking a soldier about to shoot you. Clint dropped down from the rafters, landing in a crouch, his bow at the ready.
"Need a hand?" he quipped, firing another arrow.
You couldn't help but smile despite the chaos. "Just in time."
With Clint's help, you and Natasha quickly subdued the remaining soldiers. The room was finally secure, and Natasha completed her task.
"Communications are down," she confirmed. "Let's regroup with the others."
As you made your way out of the building, Clint fell into step beside you. "You okay?" he asked, his voice low and concerned.
You nodded, feeling a rush of gratitude. "Thanks to you."
He gave you a sideways glance, his eyes softening. "I'd never let anything happen to you."
The team regrouped outside, where Steve and Bucky were finishing off the last of the HYDRA soldiers. Tony's voice came through the comms. "Great work, everyone. Extraction point is two clicks north. Let's move."
You began the trek towards the extraction point, the team moving as one cohesive unit. Clint stayed close, his hand occasionally brushing against yours, a silent reassurance.
As the Quinjet lifted off, you finally allowed yourself to relax. The mission had been a success, but the emotional rollercoaster wasn't over. Clint sat next to you, his presence comforting and steady.
Back at Stark Tower, the debriefing was quick. Tony, in his usual style, cracked jokes to lighten the mood. "Nice work out there, team. Drinks are on me tonight."
Natasha smirked. "You always say that, Stark. And then you disappear before the bill comes."
Tony feigned innocence. "Who, me? Never."
Steve shook his head with a smile. "Alright, let's wrap this up. We all deserve a break."
As the team dispersed, Clint caught your arm. "Hey, can we talk?"
You nodded, following him to a quieter part of the tower. He turned to face you, his expression serious but tender. "I've been wanting to say this for a while. I can't keep pretending there's nothing between us."
Your heart raced as you looked into his eyes. "Clint, I feel the same way. But we're part of a team. We have to be careful."
He took your hands in his, his grip warm and reassuring. "I know. But I can't keep ignoring what I feel. I care about you too much."
You felt tears prick at the corners of your eyes, overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment. "I care about you too, Clint. More than anything."
He leaned in, his forehead resting against yours. "We'll figure it out. Together."
You closed your eyes, savoring the closeness, the warmth of his breath on your skin. "Together," you echoed.
In that moment, you knew that no matter the challenges ahead, you and Clint would face them side by side. The romantic tension that had been simmering between you was now a source of strength and determination. As long as you had each other, there was nothing you couldn't overcome.
The night ended with the team gathered for drinks, laughter filling the air. Clint stayed close, his hand finding yours under the table. The bond between you was stronger than ever, a beacon of hope and love in the midst of chaos.
And as you looked around at your teammates, your friends, you knew that this was where you belonged. With Clint by your side, you were ready for whatever the future held. Together.
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Jeremy Renner & His Characters One Shots
FanfictionJust a compilation of JR and his characters One Shots. *Requests always welcome*