Romanogers Part 2💗

Chapter 23: 36 Hours

*Natasha's point of view*
*36 hours before the mission*

Everyone knew about the rescue mission within an hour thanks to my adrenaline rush, running around the tower to tell everyone. It turns out that only a few of the Avengers were free to help out, and we knew we were going to need all the help we could get. We managed to get Tony, Wanda, Clint (he was the one who got the Romania lead in the first place so there's no way he's staying behind), Sam, Bucky and Rhodey. Thrilled, I ran in to everyone's rooms and told them the good news, much to Tony's disgust as he was sleeping, such a shame. Clint tried to calm me down but I was so excited that I just couldn't stop smiling and bouncing!

*30 hours before the mission*

I have so long to wait! The rush I had earlier finally wore off but I was still so excited, just less bouncy. We gathered the Avengers who were coming on the mission and we devised a plan ready so we could spend the day tomorrow preparing ourselves for what horrors lie ahead.

*24 hours before the mission*

Only 24 hours left. 1 day. Ugh, this is taking forever! I need to stop looking at the clock! I was more annoyed than anything else due to the lack of movement this clock is doing!

*18 hours before the mission*

Everyone was asleep but me. It was midnight and I only had to wait 18 more hours. But what if he doesn't want to see me?

*12 hours before the mission*

He probably doesn't care about me. I waited too long. I know it. I can feel it. He hates me. Steve hates me.

*6 hours before the mission*

THIS WAS A MISTAKE!! Steve must hate me! It must seem like I don't care! I haven't found him yet! I'm the famous Black Widow who cant even find him! I'm glad Clint found him otherwise... otherwise... well I don't know what I'd do. Nothing good.

*3 hours before the mission*

"Nat! Nat, what's wrong!" Clint and Wanda burst there way through my apartment door and found me on the floor crying. Not the first time but this time felt different.
"He's not gonna wanna see me! You guys should go get him, not me! He hates me! I couldn't even find him! The love of my life and I can't even find him!" I cried more and more, Clint pulled me in for a hug while Wanda placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.
"Hey! You have got to listen to yourself! Of course he freaking wants to see you! He probably doesn't want anyone else but you! Natasha! You've got to understand that the people who love you, who truly truly love you, will stay with you, no matter how far away they are. They'll always want to help you Nat. Steve has proven he loves you with all that he is and he is willing to sacrifice himself for you to be here. You and Steve belong together! Now shut the fuck up and get yourself ready so you can tell Steve that you are ready! You go in there and tell him that you love him! I know you love him so don't deny it! You tell him everything. You tell him how you feel towards him and you give him the biggest and most meaningful hug you have ever given. You have got to stop this. Now. Get up. Get your shit together. We leave in 3 hours." Clint yelled. He knows me too well. His words hit me like a bullet but I know he means it due to him actually swearing at me. Wanda and I both sat gobsmacked by Clints reaction.
"Clean yourself up Nat. Gather your weapons and give them hell. I want to here all about it when we get back from this mission." Wanda stood up after giving me a hug. Wanda left to get ready while Clint stood me up and wiped my tears away.
"Thank you." I smiled hugging him tightly. He really was an amazing big brother.
"For what?"
"For being you." I smiled and he smiled back. With that, Clint left my apartment so I could get ready.

*1 hour before the mission*

I looked at myself in the mirror. Typical black Catsuit. My blood red hair dangling above my shoulders. Plenty of hidden weapons around the suit, some visible, some not. Leaving in an hour. I go early up to the Jet Bays and sit in the waiting area.

I begin thinking of ways to tell him that we can finally be together.

*5 minutes before the mission*

We were all here. Clint and Wanda sat next to me and we discussed how I should tell Steve. We decide to do what ever feels most natural, I'll say what I think at the time.

Fury approaches and tells us we are free to leave. I take a deep breath. All thoughts leave my mind as I placed my foot inside the QuinJet. All apart from one man.

Blonde.
Tall.
Muscular.
Cute.
Funny.
Cheeky.
Welcoming.
Adorable.
Protective.
Charming.

Steve.

I'm coming to get you.

End of 36 hours