Natasha woke up to a sound of knocks on their room. She slightly opened her eyes to find Wanda walking to the door and whispers followed up. Then she moved back to her bed to take her phone and noticed Natasha looking at her.

"Hey, I'm gonna grab breakfast with the guys. I'll have the reception send room service for you two."

Natasha wanted to protest but her head was hurting and her body felt numb, not to mention she felt like she couldn't move. She nodded her head in agreement and Wanda left the room.

Natasha laid there, thinking about the gradient heat on her back as Steve's body was covering her's and his head was resting in between her shoulders. She remembered going to sleep while Steve was laying on the other side of the bed and somehow, yet again, they had ended up tangling on each other.

"This habit is gonna be hard to get over, Rogers." She mumbled as she thought about going back home.

Steve stirred in his sleep and rolled on his side, giving her more space but still his hand held her to him.

"You up, Rogers?"

"Gimme five more." His raspy morning voice reached her before his head reached her neck, his face resting on her neck while inhaling deeply.

"You know we won't be sharing a bed tonight, may wanna start adjusting to that." She teased but deep down she hoped he would protest.

"Yeah, good thing it'll be just one night." He mumbled as his lips brushed her skin and sent shivers down her spine. "I'll get you back day after tomorrow...." his voice trailed of and his grip on her waist loosened. She wanted to ask him what he meant but his breathing had caught its previous rhythm as his chest brushed her back with every deep breath.

"Who knew Captain America was a sleepy head?" She smiled to her thoughts and rested her hand on his. She was too falling back to sleep when she heard a knock on the door. Before she could release her self from Steve's grip, he rolled away and made his way off the bed to the door.

"Good morning sir, we were asked to bring you breakfast." A voice reached in as he opened the door and gave the women and man with trolly of food a confused look.

"Wanda" Natasha told him as he looked back at her and he nodded, opening the door to let them in.

They walked in and slowly moved the trolly to the bed and Steve followed them, siting on the edge of the bed. He frowned as he saw the guy looking at Natasha who was siting up, resting her back and head against the head of the bed. As a reflex, he reached his hand and pulled the covers up to her neck and sent the guy a glare that made him turn away immediately. Natasha looked at him with confusion and followed his glare, then let out a small laugh as she held the covers close to herself, wondering what would he do if she got up and walked to the bathroom in front of the guy.

"Should we stay and serve?" The women asked with a Parisian accent and Steve answered "no thank you, I'm sure we can manage." Still glaring at the guy.

They left the room and laughter filled the room at once.

"If you could've kill him, you would've " Natasha laughed.

"He was staring at you, trust me, I've had enough of that." He growled at her and went to the bathroom to wash up while she was still laughing.

They both washed up and ate their breakfast by 8 and decided to get ready for the airport. Steve was first to take a shower and called Wanda, telling them to came back and get ready to leave at 8:45 as Natasha took her turn.

The whole ride to airport to settling in the private airplane was Sam and Wanda messing around, Sam and Natasha would argue over almost everything while Steve and Vision looked at them helplessly. As they settled in their seats, Steve checked on them to make sure Sam and Natasha weren't close, while Wanda and Vision sat next to each other and Natasha sat opposite to him. He sat back and took a book out to read and didn't pay much attention to rest of them during the take off. The last thing that got his attention was Sam yelling back at them, joking that he hoped the flight wouldn't crash, cause if he was gonna die with the black widow he'd rather be tangled in her tights like Barnes than be in a crash. Natasha had rolled her eyes and promised him she'd tangle him as soon as they reach the ground. Just then, Steve had decided he'd better start reading than think about who was gonna be tangled with Natasha's tights, or to be more specific, to think about her tights. Although at that point, Wanda had almost screamed at them and told them if she were to go through a four hour flight with them shouting, she'd haunt both of them in their sleeps with the worst nightmares imaginable, and that seemed to get both of them quite.

Twenty minutes after take off, Sam's snores could be heard while Wanda and Vision were whispering in a low voice which meant it was romantic, due to them going back to the compound, they would have to keep a low profile for a while and Steve didn't want to disturb them.

He had been in peace for about half an hour when a pair of feet climbed his legs to rest on his knees. He looked up to see Natasha looking at him with a playful smile but also a hint of boredom in her face.

"I'm bored, grandpa." She nagged.

"Ok, what do you feel like?" He asked, resting his book aside.

"Let's watch something." She suggested.

"Should I ask for snacks while you choose?" He asked her and a genuine smile filled her face. She nodded her head and he called the flight attendant and asked for snacks.

He moved to the seat next to her and she immediately pulled the handle up and laid her head on his chest. He gave her a shocked smile but wrapped his hand around her, pulling her closer with a satisfactory smile. They watched the movie and cuddled in peace.

"I'd never taken you for a cuddle buddy." Natasha said as the credits appeared.

"You know, everyone keeps calling me a 100 year old man." Steve said while pulling back and adjusting them to face each other. "But you all seem to forget, I was a kid from Brooklyn before that. And spending 70 years in ice doesn't really count as living." He gave her a deep sad smile.

"Steve..." she blurted and cupped his face with her hands. "I'm sorry, I never considered that." She sounded genuinely upset and sincere.

"I know Nat, and I'm fine now." He said, brushing a strand of hair away from her eyes and leaned down to place a gentle kiss on her lips.

"Are we gonna keep a low profile too?" She asked as his lips parted from her.

"You tell me. Are you fine with sharing?"

"I'd rather keep it for a while..." her voice trailed of and he gave her a questioning look. "I mean you haven't even showed me the super soldier serum effects." She continued with a smirk.

"Nat" he smiled and shook his head. "We'll get there."

"Really? Your not gonna get all high and say you'll show me as soon as we land?"

"No, I told you, I don't want us to hold back on our first time." He replied and pulled her back in a hug. He didn't get to see the look on her face.

Natasha was confused. She had never felt both respected and wanted at the same time. She placed her head on his shoulder and clung to his shirt until they landed and she had to let go, she didn't want to, just had to.

"Come, I'll get our luggage down and wake Sam up." Steve told her as he held his arm for her to get up.

Natasha waited for Steve as he woke Sam and got their luggage. He walked to her and she placed her arm around his waist.

"What happened to low profile?" He asked with a smile.

"Well Wanda knows, which means Vision knows. And Sam wouldn't dare tell anyone, would you Sam?" She smirked and turned to face Sam who was standing behind them with a confused look.

"God no, I don't even know what you mean." He blurted. "Actually, I'm just gonna go." And he rushed out the airplane and down the stairs.

"See" Natasha flashed a smile.

"I feel deeply sorry for him." He shook his head and smiled back.

They walked down the stairs and joined the rest of them in their van. They took two seats next to each other and Steve pulled her in another hug.

The half an hour ride felt extremely short as they reached the compound Wanda's face grew sad and Natasha started to feel weird. She had grown attached to Steve during their missions and this was where they would depart. They wouldn't be alone, they wouldn't share a room, let alone a bed. She clung to Steve as they all got off the van and protested against walking in the building. This was all new to her and she didn't know how she had come to this point, but the idea of letting go and walking in was scary for her. It remind her of what had happened with Bruce and she felt like they would grow cold and part ways for good. It made her stressed and she almost blacked out.

"Sam, can you bring our luggage please?" Steve looked at Sam and he nodded.

All three were looking at Natasha who seemed to be in a blank place of mind and glance back at the doors as Fury and Maria Hill walked towards them.

Steve crouched down and picked her up in his arms.

"Rogers, what's up with Romanoff?" Fury said as he reached them. Maria greeted the others and reached a hand over Natasha's forehead.

"She should be checked, she was drugged." She exclaimed.

"She was what?? Why am I hearing this now?" Fury shouted.

"Hey, she's tired. Keep it down." Steve shook his head. "I'm getting her checked." He nodded to the others and left, carrying a limb Natasha on his hands.

He took her to the medical rooms and placed her on a bed. Dr.Cho was called in to check on her and Steve told her everything as she got there. She examined Natasha and took blood samples.

"She's been stressed, and the drug's effect aren't permanent but they'll last for about another 24 to 36 hours, she should be fine by tomorrow, you don't need to worry about that. Just keep her company and also, no missions for at least two weeks."

They heard a groan and turned to see Natasha lookin at them with a scary frown.

"I'm not gonna sit back for two weeks." She urged.

"Yes you are." Steve told her in a deep serious voice.

"You are fine to leave Miss Romanoff." Cho told them.

She thanked her as she got of the bed and Steve hold her close to him and walked her out.

"You wanna go to your room or the living room?"

"Anyone in the living room?"

"I don't know, but we all get a week of and Stark is planning a vacation. We'll leave tomorrow, so you'd better get some rest."

"Vacation? Really?"

"Yeah, beach and hotel and stuff." He shrugged.

"You not happy about that? I thought you'd enjoy seeing your partner in a bikini" she teased.

"Wow, you sound better." He smiled and opened her the door to her apartment and walked her to her bedroom.

"Um, Steve?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm your partner, right?" She looked down and sat on her bed.

"Yeah, you have been for a couple of years now." He said in a matter of fact voice.

She went silent and Steve sat on his knee to see her.

"What's wrong Nat?"

"Steve, we said we'd keep a low profile."

"And?"

"A low profile on what? I mean, what are we?" She bit her bottom lip.

"I recall asking you to be my girlfriend and you said yes." He smiled and caressed her arms.

"So, we're in a relationship?"

" yeah, I think so, and I hope you think the same." He placed a gentle kiss on her head.

"You know I suck at this, right?" She sighed. "Last time, I screwed up with Bru-"

"STOP" he exhaled sharply. "That wasn't your fault, that was his loss and I'm not going to repeat someone else's mistake."

She looked up at him with tears eyes and sad smile.

"Come here." He got up and sat on her bed, pulling her in a hug. "I'm here Nat, and I'm not leaving." He caressed her hair and held her until her breathing calmed and she was sleep agin, in his arms and in peace. He laid her down and pulled the covers on her and silently walked out her apartment to his, opposite to her's and started packing for the trip in silence.

"Captain, miss Romanoff has difficulty in her sleep." FRIDAY's' voice broke the silence.

In mere seconds Steve ran out his apartment, in Natasha's apartment to her bedroom. She was trembling and shaking in her sleep.

"Nat, Natasha, wake up." He whispered to her ear as he caressed her neck. She slowly opened her eyes and stared blankly at him.

"Nat, you ok?"

She shook her head no.

"What is it? You wanna tell me?"

"Can you stay with me? Please?" She pleaded.

"Of course I will. Do you wanna sleep?"

"No, I don't want to sleep anymore." She shook her head.

"Ok, you wanna pack for tomorrow?"

"Yeah, that seems good." She mumbled.

He helped her off the bed and she walked to her bathroom to wash up.

"Nat, should I get us some food?"

"Yeah. You ok if we order pizza and watch a movie?"

"Yeah, works for me." He replied. "Hey Jarvis, can you get us the usual?"

"Two pizzas and fried chips, Captain?"

"Yeah, thanks."

"You are welcome, Captian."

"So, we're gonna pack for a beach holiday, Rogers?" Natasha said as she walked back in.

"Yeah, I'm almost done." He replied with a smile.

She went to her closet and in less than half an hour she walked out.

"All done!"

"Really?" He asked with his eyebrows raised in shock

"Yeah, beach holidays are easy to pack for." She winked at him with a mischievous smile.

"Yeah, I'm not falling for that. Not gonna ask anything." He replied with a boyish smile.

"Wow, your learning fast, it's getting harder to tease you, Rogers."

"I'm sure you'll find new ways."

"So, you up for another movie?"

"Yeah, you choose."

"Um, Captain, your food is here." Jarvis spoke.

"Thanks, I'll go get it." Steve turned to look at Natasha. "You pick your movie, I'll get the food." He smiled and left the room.

When he returned, Natasha was sitting on her couch, waiting for him to join her as she had chosen hunger games to watch.

"It's a multiple feature, but it'll keep us occupied for the rest of the evening. You ok with that?"

"Yeah, my day is free, I can use some alone time with you before the trip." He gave her an innocent smile as he sat next to her and she moved close enough to him to pull her legs on his laps and lean her head on his shoulder.

"Good, I want my cuddle buddy."

"Is that so?"

"Yeah,..." she started "I think I've got used to our mission routine's more than I thought."

"Can't say I'm unhappy." He chuckled and she punched him on his arm playfully.

Then, Jarvis interrupted them "I'm sorry to interrupt, but mr.Stark has asked for a meeting regarding the trip."

"Right now? What is there to talk about" Natasha groaned.

"He has asked everyone to meet and talk about rooms and roommates, but the rest of the team are asking to talk tomorrow at the hotel."

"I'm with rest of the team" Natasha shouted in relief.

"I'm fine with whatever the team decides."

"I will let them know."

"Thank you Jarvis." Steve said before adding to it, "and Jarvis, if anyone asks for us, please tell them we're trying to rest and don't want to be disturbed ."

"Of course, Captain."

"So, you don't wanna be disturbed, huh?" Natasha teased.

"Yeah, I just wanna watch the movies you've picked up, eat our usual takeout and enjoy my time with my beautiful girlfriend ." He tightened his hold on her.

Natasha hold on to his shirt and inhaled his scent, while they watched the movies and relaxed.

She felt at peace.