After Bruce's whole headache ordeal last week, the Avengers hadn't seen hide nor hair of of the new girl. Tony was smug saying that she couldn't handle the stress of being around them all. Bruce disappeared into the labs for days afterwards.

Steve didn't understand it though. She couldn't have just up and left. There were still protein shakes in the fridge every morning and according to Natasha she still found books under her pillow whenever she had completed the previous one. There was still clay in the labs and around the tower for Bruce, that stayed moist despite never being in a container.

Tony said good riddance, Nat was indifferent as long as she still got a new book, Bruce was never around enough to be asked his opinion, Steve was confused and Thor was at Asgard when Emma met the team, but he's not complaining because there is always a box of fresh pop tarts in cupboard. Clint was surprisingly silent whenever the subject came up.

With nothing other to do but continue with their usual routine.

By day 13 of the "trial" as Tony called it. The Avengers had all but forgotten about their little blonde maid.


A/N: Ack! I'm so sorry its been so long since I've updated! And for this short chapter. (200 words I'm ashamed of myself)

I've recently developed some health complications that make it hard for me to look at a screen for long periods of time, which makes it a little hard to update.

BUT! I've (finally) completed my outline for this story and we're looking at 12ish chapters. I have also typed up a few more chapters so updates should become more consistent.

A HUGE thank you to you for sticking with me and still reading this. It means SO much to me. Thank you again and again.

That's all I have for now. Thanks (again) for reading

~Fairy