Avengers Academy

Chapter 9

Natasha stared open mouthed at Steve. She couldn't quite comprehend what had just happened. Once it clicked in her head a strange high pitched squealing noise escaped her throat.

Steve looked at her questioningly. It took up all his courage to finally ask his pretty friend to go to the dance with him. In fact, this was the first ever girl he had asked to a dance. Usually he just went alone or with Bucky and Bucky's date.

Finally, Natasha snapped out of her daze and closed her mouth.

"So, er, will you go with me?" Steve asked after a few moments of silence.

Natasha took a deep breath and looked at Steve. She couldn't believe someone was actually asking her to the dance! Especially since it was the guy she had a crush on.

"Um, yes. I will. Thanks for asking me." Natasha smiled and then gave Steve a hug.

Steve felt his face grow warm but he smiled back. "You're welcome!" He said as Natasha stepped away from hugging him.

"Well, I should probably go into my apartment now." Natasha said.

Steve nodded and moved aside. Natasha unlocked her room and stepped in.

"Goodnight, Steve." Natasha said as she closed the door.

"Wait!" Steve said, putting his hand on the door. Maybe it was just her but he seemed like he was getting stronger. She could see the start of muscles on his arm and he didn't look as little as he normally did. In fact he even seemed a bit taller than before. A few days ago, she was at least a good two inches taller than him. But now the roles had switched.

"What's wrong?" Natasha asked.

"I, um," He started before leaning in.

Before Natasha noticed her and Steve's lips were connected. And as surprising as it was, Natasha actually enjoyed it. Steve suddenly pulled away, startling Natasha a little bit.

"Sorry.." He muttered.

Natasha stared at him, not sure of what to say.

Steve cleared his throat. "I, uh, I should go." He said, scratching the back of his neck.

Natasha smiled at him. "Bye, Steve. See you soon."

Steve walked away, muttering things under his breath as he went. Once he was out of sight, Natasha closed her door and leaned against it. Her knees felt strangely weak and she didn't know why. Her heart was racing and she couldn't slow her breathing down to save her life. She now understood the saying of having butterflies in her stomach.

She walked over to her room, quickly changed into her pajamas and went to bed.

The next morning Natasha had no motivation to go to school. She didn't want to run into Steve and have an awkward conversation about last night. But even though she didn't want to go, she still had to otherwise Fury would punish her. And she didn't want to deal with one of his punishments. On top of all this, Saturday was the Halloween dance. She was super excited for it now that she had a date to go with.

Natasha changed into her school uniform and put a little bit of makeup on. She tied her hair up into a ponytail, threw on her shoes, grabbed her bags and school books then left for school.

Once she got to the stop to cross the street, she met Steve and Bucky. Bucky gave Steve a small smirk and Steve glared at him. That must mean that he told Bucky! Natasha inwardly groaned.

They stood there in silence until Bucky nudged Steve in the ribs.

"Hi Natasha." Steve said.

"Hi Steve." Natasha replied. She felt her face growing warmer as thoughts of last night's kiss crossed her thoughts. She looked away hoping the boys didn't see.

Finally it was safe to cross the street and Natasha walked quickly away from Steve and Bucky. She entered the code on the gate and walked into the crowd of teenagers. She walked through them all trying to hide from Steve. She looked up a moment too late and bumped into someone. Why did this always happen to her?

She looked up to see who she bumped into and was greeted by the smiling face of Thor.

"Hello, Lady Natasha." He said, helping her stand up.

"Hi Thor. Please just call me Natasha. No 'Lady' Natasha." She commented.

"Well, what has got you all worried?" Thor questioned.

"Oh, nothing. Just, I've been super, uh, stressed about school." Natasha partly lied.

"Well, don't worry my friend. I can help you! Do you need help with your homework?" Thor asked.

"No. But I'll let you know if I ever need your help." She said.

"Okay. Are you excited for the dance? Have you been asked yet?" Thor asked.

"Yep to both questions. But I better get going. Don't want to be late for class." Natasha said.

"I will let you go then, Lady Natasha. Have fun." Thor grinned.

Natasha smiled back and went to class. Finally school was over and it was time to go home. The next day was went by just as fast and it finally was Saturday morning. It was the day of the dance.

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Romanogers kiss!! Yay!!

I hope you guys liked it. The next chapter will be the dance and there will be some angst in it.

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