Natasha Romanoff is a monster. She doesn't love, she doesn't care. She doesn't let herself feel anything. She simply avoids mirrors like the plague to avoid seeing a plain reflection of the awfulness of her past. Because that's who she's become. Redemption is just a cover. All she can do is manipulate her own feelings to feel like, maybe, she might belong here in S.H.I.E.L.D.. And as she struggles to make sense of her own twisted life and actions, Natasha would be damned to meet someone whose entire being reflects her own. Except that someone is a seven year old girl, and she's so much worse than anything she could have imagined.

Secret Love Hazel, the rising actress, and Trent, the football star, fell deeply in love but vowed to keep it hidden from the spotlight. To the public, they were "just close friends"-keeping their distance at events and brushing off rumours with smiles. But behind closed doors, they cherished stolen moments: quiet dates, cozy nights in, and a bond only they shared. Hiding it wasn't always easy, but protecting their private world made their love feel even more special. They held onto their secret, letting their relationship grow on their own terms, away from the noise. ---