You are everything ⴵ [Natasha Romanoff]

Chapter 24

A/N: second chapter for today as promised!
I've had a few people asking for smut and I promise there will be! (the next chapter actually!). Thank you for being patient! I just didn't want to rush into it straight away as I have so many ideas for this and I want this to be quite long!

Chapter 24
Claire's POV

It had been two days since I last heard from Nat. I had messaged her a few times in the hope she would reply. But I was really starting to worry now. I was in the kitchen with Wanda helping her cook dinner for everyone.

"Are you ok Claire?" Wanda asked. "You just seem quiet".
"I'm all good Wands just tired I promise" I said. "Still having trouble sleeping?"
" yeah but it's seriously ok, it's so normal for me I don't worry about it anymore" I laughed.
"Just make sure you're taking care of yourself ok" said Wanda.
"I will" I said back. "Now this smells amazing wands, your cooking is always so good" you complimented her knowing it would help change the subject. "Thank you Claire! I tried something new so hopefully everyone enjoys it!" Wanda smiled.

We all ate dinner together like every other night. I smiled and laughed and joined in with the conversation around the table trying to pretend like I wasn't worried sick about the red head who wasn't at the table for the third night in a row. It felt wrong to be sitting here laughing and enjoying myself while I had no idea what Nat could potentially be going through. Everyone else seemed fine. They must all be used to their friends being away in probable life treating situations all the time. But I was not used to it, more specifically I was not used to feeling so worried about another person. Sure I would worried if it was anyone else at the table away, but this was Nat, And Nat was different.

After everyone was finished eating the conversations continued around the table. My hands were fidgeting and my leg was bouncing under the table. I excused myself and went to my room saying good night to everyone.

Back up in my room I sat on the couch watching a movie until I gave up and went to bed. I tried for some time to fall asleep with no luck. It was late and I knew everyone else would either be asleep or at least be in their rooms so I you could do what you were planning without being caught. When I  couldn't sleep an idea had popped into my head. I just hoped Nat wouldn't be mad at me. It's not like I could ask her anyway. She must not be able to get to her phone right now, that's what I hoped was the case anyway. I made my way over to Natasha's room, no one was in sight in the hallway so I entered her unlocked door and climbed into her bed.

Please don't be mad at me Nat.

The smell of her in the sheets gave me some comfort. Enough to let me finally fall asleep.

Nat's POV
The mission had turned out to be a lot more exhausting than anticipated. I wasn't hurt at all just ready for bed and ready to see Claire again. I never felt like this returning from a mission. I wanted to just run up to Claire's room and give her the biggest hug. I have never had some one at home waiting for me return. I hadn't realised i needed anyone the way I needed Claire. I had a giddy feeling in my stomach knowing I would be seeing Claire shortly. It was almost certain Claire would be asleep but I just wanted to see her.

I had seen the messages on my phone from Claire 10 minutes ago. My phone had gone flat two days ago and we were not in a position to be charging phones so on the jet I was finally able to charge it and read her messages.

Claire- hope you got some sleep. Have a good day. Be safe please. -Wednesday

Claire- good night Nat. I miss you. -Wednesday

Claire- hey i know you'll answer when you can but i would really like to know that you're safe and that you're ok. Hard not to hear from you and to not know what's going on. -Thursday

Claire- I miss you. -Thursday

Claire- I really miss you. -Thursday

Claire- I hope you can reply soon. I am sorry for all the messages but I'm just really worried about you. -2118

I smiled to myself. Claire really cared for me and I was so happy to have someone who cared as much as Claire did. I sent a quick message letting Claire know I was home just in case she was awake.

Nat- I hope I'm not waking you up Detka, but I'm home. Walking upstairs now. I'll come to your room straight away. I missed you so much. -2347

I continued walking upstairs saying good night to Clint who was going to stay a few days and then head home to Laura and the kids. I pretended to be going to my door and once Clint was inside his room I went straight to Claire's room. Once inside I noticed immediately that Claire was not in her bed.

"Claire?" I questioned in the dark.
No answer.

Nat- hey, where are you? -2354

No reply.

Where could you be Claire?

I thought this was strange. Where would Claire be at this time of night. Worry started to form creating a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I quickly headed to my room to put my bag down and then was going to go search for Claire. When I entered my room I saw Claire in my bed.

Thank goodness!

Relief washed over me and I practically felt my heart melt. I knew Claire must have come in here because she couldn't sleep and I couldn't get over how cute it was that Claire came to my bed for comfort. I quietly ducked into my bathroom for a quick shower before joining Claire. As I slid into bed Claire rolled over and woke up.

"Nat? Nat! You're back" Claire exclaimed. "Wait are you ok? Are you hurt?"
"I'm absolutely fine I promise. I'm just so glad to be here with you" I answered. "Sorry for the radio silence. Phone went dead the morning after I was texting you. I saw your messages not long ago. I'm sorry if I worried you".
"I was really worried about you but that doesn't matter now. You're back and you're not hurt, that's all that matters to me" Claire said. "Sorry for being in your bed without asking. I decided to come in here a few hours ago because I couldn't sleep and it smells like you in here, I was just missing you"
"Well I went to your room first and panicked a little when you weren't ther. I'm not mad at all that you came in here. You're welcome in my room any time Claire. finding you here in my bed was honestly one of the cutest things I've ever seen." I smiled.

Claire rolled back on to her side and mumbled in her sleep. "Not as cute as you".
I stifled a laugh. I lay there next to Claire and pulled her in closer. I ran my fingers through Claire's hair thinking of how much the girl in my arms meant to me.