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Technically, Natasha doesn't cry, but I'll chalk it up to her having a really fucken bad day. Hope you like it, enjoy!
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As Y/n walked into the bathroom, it was eeirly silent for some reason. Which, it should be, first of all. It was the bathroom, if you hear anything inside except a human voice, toilet flushing and sink running - all those involve people to help - someone needs to get called to fix the damn thing. But this, the silence, was scary.
However, that's when she heard it. The small sniffle in the corner stall. Y/n's heart immediately broke for the woman, and she really wanted to call out, asking if they were okay, but it wasn't like the movies.
She cleared her throat, opening and closing her mouth a few times, trying to pluck up the courage to call out. "Hey, are you okay?" Silence is all she gets, but she understands. "I know you don't want to talk, probably a bit weird, but talking does help. Or dancing, I love to dance my problems away even though I'm no good. My dad just shakes his head when he sees me dance, saying that there was no way in hell I was made to be a dancer, and if I ever did get a job in dancing- well, you get the picture. I'm Y/n. Y/n Y/l/n, Miss Potts assistant. Um, if you ever need me, just message me, I won't ask your name or anything, just tell me what's wrong, and well talk. I-" she's cut off by the stall door unlocking and being swung open. And in another shock when she sees who's standing in front of her.
"Didn't know Pepper hired another assistant." Natasha mumbles. Y/n gave a smile as she shook her head.
"Technically, she didn't. Mr. Stark hired me for her, and even though she denied she needed me around, I know it's less stress and weight on her shoulders. Which, I am very happy to carry for her." It's quiet for a few seconds, an awkward silence settles over them, and Y/n doesn't know what to do.
"Are you okay?" Y/n asks softly, finally plucking up the courage to ask her.
"Just a long and tough fucken day." The hero mumbles, running her hand through her hair.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Can I get you a cupcake? It may not cheer you up completely, but I do know that frosting is scientifically proven to release happy juice into your system." Natasha raises her eyebrow, definitely not believing her, but it was a good effort.
"How much do you know about me?"
"Not much. Just your name, and you're a bad ass woman." Natasha snorts, but a small smile comes across her lips.
"How's this, I can tell you want to talk about it, but how about I get us lunch, and you can meet me up in the roof. There's a few tables up there and usually, no one heads up there, so it'll be private and we can talk. If you want too, of course." Natasha thinks it over for a few seconds, but does agree, earning a bright smile from Y/n. "Great! Is there something you're wanting? Because I'm getting tacos."
"Tacos sound good, get whatever though. I'm not picky." Y/n smiles, heading towards the door.
"Great! I'll meet you up there in an hour." The hero gives a nod, and watches as Y/n gives a small wave before leaving. Natasha shakes her head, not knowing what she's doing, but somehow, knows she can trust the woman.
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As stated, Y/n arrives at the top of the building within an hour, hand carrying two bags from the taco shop. Knowing she went overboard with ordering, but wanted to get something Natasha liked. And as she was setting up, the door squeaked open, revealing the red headed hero. "So, I may've went a bit overboard, but there enough to go through if you didn't like something. Oh! And I got us water, I didn't know if you liked soda, or tea, so went with something safer." Natasha bit back her smirk, wanting to say something about water not being safe.
It's quiet as they eat, but Y/n doesn't say or ask anything, which is kinda a relief. But as Y/n finishes her second taco, Natasha finally starts to speak up. "I was taken, when I was very little. Sent to a place, the Red Room. It was disguised as a ballet school, but it was anything but. We were put through test after test, no matter your age, you took it, and if you refused, you wouldn't be seen again.
There were strick rules: you did something wrong, you'd get punished. Disobey them, you get punished. Sneak out after curfew, you get punished. Help the other side, you'd never see the otherside again. We weren't suppose to talk to the other girls, but we did make friends. Until it was time to see how good you really were. It was bad, what we were taught, learn, shown. No child, teen age girl should see something like that, ever. We were told love was for children, was a weakness, but-"
"They're wrong. Love isn't a weakness-"
"But it can get someone you love hurt. They can die."
"And if they really knew you, knew what you did was to take the bad guys down, they understand, stand by your side even if it meant that they'd be the ones to get hurt as well. Because they love you, and would do anything to protect you. Because love isn't a weakness, it makes you stronger, no matter what." Natasha looks at the woman in front of her, not knowing how she hasn't met this woman before.
"Go on a date with me." Y/n chokes on her food, pounding on her chest as she takes sips of water.
"A-A date? Me? Are you sure?" Natasha gives a nod, and Y/n can't help but stare at her. A goofy smiles comes across Y/n's lips as she nods. "Sure! I- uh, do you have a cell?" The Black Widow pulls her cell from her boot, which is a good hiding place, and hands it over. Y/n saves her number, then shoots herself a text.
"Text me later, ya?" Natasha mumbles, Y/n quickly cleaning up the mess as she heads towards the door with the woman. But, Natasha takes the stairs as Y/n takes the elevator.
"Hey!" Y/n stops the door from closing, sending Natasha a small smile when she turns around. "Text or call me if you just wanna talk too, okay? Nothing wrong with just talking with a friend." Natasha merely nods, then turns around and walks down the stairs. Y/n smiles happily as the doors slide close, happy she made a new friend. But happier that she has a date with the worlds hottest Avenger.
