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29 : BETRAYAL**
The flight to Germany was quiet as Steve fell into his thoughts. He was confused by Natasha's recent behavior. This is so not his girlfriend. He knew she had every right to be suspicious and ask him any question that she wanted but some, were just out of line.
Like she didn't trust him to be around another woman.
"Cap, are you alright?" Sharon spoke up which brought Steve from his deep thoughts. "I saw you and Romanoff fight"
"We just had a serious discussion"
"She is a complicated woman, Steve. You will never completely understand her"
"That's what everyone said but I know her better than that"
"Steve, listen. She has a very troublesome past. She will never fully trust anyone even if that person is Captain America"
Steve didn't reply because it was just a waste of time to change someone's beliefs. They don't known Natasha the way her knows her. He didn't care what other people might say because he knows her better.
Do you really know her better than anyone else, Rogers or you just blind by your love for her?
Steve tensed up by that thought. It was something that Loki said ages ago. It all came back to him now. No! Loki lied to him. Maybe Natasha is just a little misunderstood.
"I will talk to her when we get back to New York"
"Steve, remember what I said."
"Of course" Steve said "Let's hope she's in the mood to listen"
Natasha was lounging around the living area of the Bus. She was tasked by Fury to assist Coulson's team, to help then take down another of Centipede's Facilities and hopefully, capture the Clairvoyant.
Agent Fitz and Simmons were working on the technological device they found on their last mission. Agent Ward and Skye were hacking into a mysterious bank account.
Natasha touched the emerald necklace Steve gave to her absentmindedly. She wore it because it was the only thing that remind her of him and his love for her.
"You seem not your usual self, Tasha" A voice startled the spy who sit quietly on the couch
Natasha turned her head and saw Coulson. He sat down next to her.
"Just have something to think about" She tried to avoid talking about her situation "Your team could handle this without me"
"Yeah, I know but Director Fury wanted to be sure on this" Coulson replied, eyes pried at her face "And you are avoiding my question. Is there something troubling you?"
"Steve and I just had our first and probably the biggest fight in our relationship"
"About what?" The agent prompted "Let me guess, Sharon Carter?"
"Probably"
"Clint told me"
"Damn you, Clint" She muttered "Okay, it was Sharon Carter. She was getting close to Steve more than I liked and it's getting really irritating to see her flirt with my boyfriend"
"Tasha, I might not know Captain Rogers the way you do but he's not the kind of person who would hurt someone he loves" Coulson tried to reason "I can see that he really loves you, Natasha."
"Because of his perfection that it is perfectly disguising him"
"You don't trust him anymore, do you?"
"I want to believe what he says but it is just really hard to believe"
"This is not you, Natasha. This irrational woman is not you. You knew better not to believe what you see unless you know the truth. Rumors are—"
"Rumors are just rumors if there is no evidence to support, I know" Natasha continued "I just need some time to think this straight"
"I will leave you alone now" Coulson got up from his seat "You can help Skye and Ward hack the bank account if you want to, it should be fun"
Natasha did as Coulson said. She helped Skye and Ward hack into the mysterious bank account which lead them to a shell company in Lithuania. Skye told Natasha that she could hack into whoever had irritated the spy for the payback.
"I don't think it's a good idea, Skye" Ward said. "Coulson will make you wear that bracelet again"
"Well, Mr. Fun Machine. This is just for fun and I could see that someone or something might bother our favorite agent so I want to help her"
"I would love too but it's against SHIELD protocol just like Ward says" Natasha declined but gave a smile to the young woman
"You know what, SHIELD took all the fun away from you guys"
Ward and Natasha looked at one another before the spy said, "I like to do my own thing but you have to know when you have to follow orders, Skye"
The three of them still bickering and bantering happily about disciplines and rules but Fitz and Simmons interrupted, asking Natasha to come to the labs with them. They showed her the night-night gun and some equipment that Natasha might have to use when on the mission with them.
"What's wrong with my guns and my equipment?" Natasha asked and gave them a glare which caused Fitz to shake unintentionally.
"Our night-night gun is more powerful and if you encounter a supervillain, this gun can stop them long enough for us to detain them"
"Stop them? Not killing them?" Natasha frowned "What's the fun in that?"
"With all due respect, Agent Romanoff. Regarding your codename is the Black Widow and you could kill people with your bare hands but Agent Coulson prefers to capture them alive"
Natasha sighed and grabbed the pistol.
"You say it can stop the superpower being?" She asked. Simmons nodded "Can I borrow this? I really want to shoot someone with this gun"
"Captain America?"
The spy gave Fitz another glare before walking away with the night-night gun sheathed in a holster.
"She is scarier in person than the legend we heard from the academy" Fitz whispered to his partner.
Three days had passed, faster than Steve expected. He was looking forward to clearing things up with Natasha. Sharon and he were heading back to New York after a successful mission in Germany. They found another lead and was able to capture the man responsible for handling the technological device they found earlier.
The flight back to New York was quiet but rather comfortable with first class seating. Sharon slept all the way while Steve was working on what he wanted to talk to Natasha about.
They arrived at JFK and Happy was there to pick him up. It was almost midnight when the plane landed.
"Do you have someone to pick you up?" Steve asked
"No, I'm gonna get a cab home"
"Where is your home anyway?"
"Bronx"
"It's too dangerous to take a cab to the Bronx this late, Sharon" Steve said "You should stay at Stark Tower. Tony wouldn't mind if I invited a guest."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah!" Steve replied and grabbed her bag before he headed to the limo
Sharon followed Steve in and they arrived at the Tower twenty minutes later. Steve showed her to his guest room on his floor.
"Anything else you need, just tell me"
"Thanks, Steve" She told "And I don't have any clothes to wear tomorrow"
"Don't worry about it. I will inform the staff to deliver your laundry in the morning" He said and gave her a smile "Well then, goodnight Agent Carter"
"Goodnight, Captain"
Steve gave her another smile before walked out the door.
Steve was in his room, prepared to go to bed when he walked out of the bathroom, he saw Sharon Carter standing in his bedroom. He was startled but quickly collect himself and got up. He noticed she was wearing only her bra and panties.
Being the gentleman he was, Steve quickly covered his eyes and turned away.
"Sharon, what are you doing here?"
"I needed clothes, Cap" She replied "Mine were sent to the cleaning, remember?"
"Nat's closet is on your left…"
"No, I wouldn't dare wear the Black Widow's clothes without her permission. Beside, females don't wear another female's clothes unless they are very close, Captain"
Steve watched as Sharon raided his closet and picked out his blue shirt. She put it on before turning to face him and found her Captain was shirtless with only his sweatpants on.
Well, this is another reason why every woman around the world should envy Natasha Romanoff. Being able to see the most gorgeous man, with a mostly exposed body every morning, is one of those many reasons.
"Steve, you can look at me now" She told him and couldn't help but smile at his cuteness.
"You're not supposed to be here"
"Steve, I came here to talk to you" She said "About your situation with Natasha"
"What of it?"
"Why do you keep insist getting her back when she basically doesn't trust you anymore? Trust is the foundation of a good relationship but from what I saw, you and Romanoff are having a problem with that"
"Because I love her, Sharon. More than anything or anyone"
"And do you trust her that she will never keep any secret from you?" Sharon continued "I read the file about the Winter Soldier incident. How long did it take for her to tell you and Wilson about the true identity of that man? How long would it take for her to tell you that she knew him before? That he was her mentor. That he was her past lover. That he is your best friend"
"It doesn't matter…"
"Stop right there and think about it, Cap. You know that I'm right about this. She lies for a living"
"That is not Natasha. I don't know what you're trying to do, Sharon, but you cannot convince me"
"I have to try, Steve. You are my friend and I need to help my friend see the truth about this. You are blinded by your love for her"
Steve didn't say anything back.
"She hurts you and it is time for you to get back at her"
"I will not. I'm not the person who hurts the woman I love just for a temporary fun of getting my revenge"
"But—"
"This discussion is over. Go back to your room before I throw you out" Steve coldly said, obviously angry.
Sharon retreated but she knew this is her only chance to get the super soldier. She had to come up with new plan.
The Bus team dropped her off at the Triskellion and quinjet took her back to the Tower. During her time with the Bus team and did her mission. Natasha had a lot of time to think and clear her mind.
She decided that it is time to smooth things up with Steve, ended their fight and apologize to him for her strange behavior.
She cannot let her issue or any baggage drove the best man she know away from her.
"Welcome back, Agent Romanoff"
"Thanks, J"
"Want me to alert Captain Rogers of your arrival, ma'am?"
"No, I want to surprise him"
"Ma'am, I don't think it's a good time"
"Why is that?" Natasha asked. She knew something must going on "Where is Steve, JARVIS?"
"At his quarter ma'am"
Natasha went to their floor and she saw the door to their bedroom was open. She walked straight in and found the most disgusting sight she ever saw, not to mention she never thought she had to see it.
Steve Rogers, shirtless, was atop of Sharon Carter whose arms woven around his neck, kissing one another.
"What the hell is this?!" She yelled.
Steve broke off and jumped off his bed, seeing his girlfriend standing there. Sharon, laying on the bed, looked pleased with what she had done. Natasha stormed out the room.
"Natasha, it's not what it looks like!" Steve pleaded, chasing after her and leaving Sharon in the bed. Natasha whirled around and punched him.
"Stay the hell away from me, you liar!" she bellowed. Reaching around her neck, she removed the emerald necklace and threw it at him. "Obviously I wasn't the right woman to wear this, give it to your whore!"
"Nat-" he began, but she cut him off.
"You don't get to call me that anymore! I hate you, Steve Rogers. I will never forgive you" and with that she stormed out, leaving Steve on the ground, shattered. Sharon slowly approached him.
"Steve? Are you-"
"I don't care who you're related to. Get your things and get the hell out of here" he said sternly. She quickly grabbed her shirt and dashed out. Steve was now alone.
"Natasha" he mournfully said.
A/N: - This is the end of this week frenzy update!
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