Escaping Red Room

Chapter Eight

As soon as we landed, and the plane made it to the gate, I breathed a sigh of relief. Planes made me just the slightest bit jumpy. 

"Miss, Agent Romanov is waiting for you."

"Thank you."

I took my bags, and exited the plane. I greeted Natasha with a small smile, as soon as I saw here.

"Anastasia, I'm glad you made it."

"Me too... Is Clint okay?"

"Yes he is. He had some things to take care of, before you arrived. Would you like to go to a hotel, or stay at the tower?"

"I made arrangements to stay at a hotel. I do not feel comfortable at the tower."

"I understand. I will drop you off at your hotel, and Clint will meet you there."

"Thank you Natasha."

"Of course."

The ride to the hotel was rather calm, not a whole lot of talking going on, which I didn't mind. I was rather tired after the flight, and really didn't know what was going to happen once I saw Clint. We had quite a few things to talk about.

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I managed to settle in at the hotel and slowly began to put away my things. I was just finishing up, when there was a knock at my door.

"Who is it?"

"Clint. Open up, Ana."

I smiled, as I opened the door. He walked in, before I threw my arms around him.

"I missed you, Ana..."

"I missed you too.... I was so lonely out at the farm."

"I'm sorry I had to leave, I plan on coming home with you."

"I am looking forward to that."

He smiled, before kissing me softly. That was something that I missed waking up to every morning. 

"Ana... what's wrong?"

I didn't say anything as I went to sit down on the bed.

"I am not sure... what am I to you, Clint?"

That question seemed to stun him for a moment, before he came to sit next to me.

"I love you... and I want a relationship with you, if that is something that you want."

"I do want it. More than anything... but I'm scared."

"Why, darling? What's scaring you?"

"That I will loose you. You do something dangerous, and if I am found out, I will be a wanted woman..."

He wrapped an arm around me, pulling me close.

"Ana, you are going to be fine. You are safe with me... And if we ever feel like my work is too dangerous I will just retire out to the farm."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. I want to be with you, and make all of this work. And I will do whatever it takes."

"Thank you, Clint. It means a lot."

"Ana... what is bothering you? I know there is something else on your mind..."

At that moment, I refused to look at Clint. I honestly didn't know what to say or even how to say it. It had been a rough month and a half for me, especially the past few weeks.