When Natasha started to bring out the soup with the help of Loki who had managed to make sure all of the kids were seated and Wanda and Peter were properly strapped into their booster seats and had their sippy cups with them as well Natasha hadn't even noticed he pulled them out or that there was any.

" Mama?" Steve spoke up once everyone had been seated and had their food in front of them," yes baby," It shocked Natasha how naturally it came to her as she called Steve baby," Why does Friday call you Ms. Romanov and not Mrs. Odinson? And why does she call us different last names?" For a 6-year-old Steve was smarter than he led on," Well I decided not to take Papa's last name and it was just a mistake on Friday's part for calling you different last names."

"Yes, young Mr. Odinson it was a mistake nothing more," Friday reassured Stee and he seemed to believe the AI as he dropped the subject and started eating and chatting with the other," Well that solves one more problem. Didn't know Rogers was that curious of a child." Loki whispers to her making sure that Steve or any of the others hear him.

"I forgot about the last name thing. Didn't think he would notice." It was Wanda yelling that didn't make Natasha reply looking over at the little girl," Wanda baby what's wrong?" Natasha said not getting why the little girl was almost on the verge of crying.

"Hot." Wanda pointed at the soup. Shit was Natasha's first thought. She forgot to tell the kids to blow on the soup and more importantly she should've never thought a 3-year-old could feed themselves something hot without burning themselves.

"Guys, blow on your soup, please. Here Wanda let me help you." Natasha scouted her chair closer to Wanda and picked up her spoon and started blowing on the soup. When Natasha slightly shifted she saw Loki was also helping Peter with his food. The scene made a small smile slip on Natasha's face. She never thought Loki could look so domestic and fatherly.

Thor and Steve were the first to be done with their food followed closely by Peter and Maria. Wanda was the only one left in contempt while sitting in Natasha's lap as she was being fed. Loki found it adorable the faces she would make when she ate.

"Papa's happy." Wanda happily announces when she sees Loki smiling," Papa is happy." Loki told her as he started picking up the dishes," Mama makes Papa happy?" The curious question made Loki tense; he could see from the corner of his eyes that Natasha was shifting uncomfortably for a spy who does undercover. Often Natasha isn't doing well in hiding her emotions.

"Yes, but you also made Papa happy." Wanda let out a soft gasp as she turned to Natasha looking for confirmation that what Loki was saying wasn't a lie," Me make Papa happy?" Natasha smiled down at Wanda before turning to look at Loki, the question hiding in her eyes.

"Yeah you made Papa happy," Loki used some magic and had the plates floated to the sink picking Wanda up from Natasha's lap," Very happy.," Loki said as he placed a kiss on Wanda's cheek the little girl let out a string of giggles at the gesture and somehow Loki found his heart growing. It was weird, something he had never experienced even when he was with Natasha and she managed to take his breath away.

"I'm gonna go wash dishes." Natasha's footsteps departed to the kitchen and only when he heard the sound of the water running did he turn and walk with Wanda on his hip towards the laughter of the children.

The rest of the day wasn't as bad as Natasha had thought she found it easy to slip into the mother role maybe this was how- There was no point in reflecting on the past it was the past and now Natasha was taking care of kids something she didn't see herself doing and hopefully not for long.

Natasha was finishing the last of the dishes from dinner when she heard Loki's footsteps approaching; he was usually quieter and more silent," I think it's time we put them to bed." Loki came into the kitchen with Wanda on his hip, her head laying on his shoulder, followed by a sleepy Peter not so far behind. Looking at the clock Natasha saw that it was almost 8 time to call it a night.

"First showers and then we can put them to bed." Natasha's sentence made a whine of protest come from each child," Yeah, yeah, yeah showers are the worst." Natasha said as she picked up Peter," I get the girls and you make sure the boys are showered and dressed for bed?" Natasha was already exchanging the kids before Loki could even nod.

Natasha could be heard yelling for Maria," Well I guess it's shower time isn't it?" Loki bounced Peter a little as he made his way towards where he suspected they were," Thor, Steve, Tony." Loki called the boy's attention from where they were playing some game," Yes Daddy?" All 3 boys turned to look at Loki. It was weird having someone look up to him that was usual in Thor's department.

"Your mother demands you all have a bath." Loki let them all have their moment," Would you rather be dirty and have bugs crawling on you as you sleep?" The look of disgust was enough to tell Loki that the trick worked.

Loki led all the boys to a separate bathroom, each boy saying they could shower independently, so he only had to deal with Peter. The boy thanked Yggdrasil but Loki was more sure that it had to do with the fact that the boy was more tired than he was about fighting a bath.

"Finally I thought I would have to make sure you both didn't drown." Natasha teased when she heard Loki come in," Very funny Romanoff." Natasha gave him one of her smirks that made his heart falter in his chest," Steve your shirt on the wrong way come here sweetheart. I took Peter's pajamas out." Natasha's head inclined towards the bed that had pajamas laid out.

"Where are the boys?" Loki asked when he saw the missing pajamas and he was pretty sure he heard the boys exit the shower," They think it's gross to get dressed in front of girls." Maria spoke up from where she sat on one of the bunk beds," It's silly Daddy." Maria rolled her eyes making Loki chuckle a little," It's not silly Ria, we want privacy, and you should respect that. Right Mommy?" Steve walked in catching the last of what Maria said.

"Yes, Steve, everyone's entitled to their privacy." Natasha reassured the boy, making Maria shrug her shoulders," Can we get a story now?" Maria changed the topic and turned to Natasha who was brushing Wanda's hair," Story!" Wanda yelled from Natasha's lap," We have to wait for your brothers." Loki told Wanda a pout etching her face at the news.

There was giggling outside the hallway followed by Thor bursting into the room panting and giggling at the same time," I won." An equally panting and giggling Tony entered the room," You cheated." Tony leaned against one of the bunk beds instead of responding. Thor stuck his tongue out at Tony.

"Did everyone brush their teeth?" A chorus of yes's ringed through the room," Okay everyone in bed." Natasha ushered Wanda and Peter to one of the single beds. She tucked them in so she could see Loki doing the same," Story please." Wanda pleaded from where she tucked in," A story you request my little witch, and a story you shall have." Loki picked a book from one of the shelves," I'm going to go take a shower." Natasha whispered to Loki as he read he nodded before she walked out of the room.

It had been at least an hour before Loki entered Natasha's room. She had been out of the shower for 30 minutes now after she checked on the kids. They were all fast asleep. Loki was taking a shower and Natasha decided to wait for him to make sure he came to her room while she waited. She read a book she told herself to start months ago.

"Why are you still up?" Loki shut the door behind him. He was wearing a black shirt and checkered sleeping pants," Just making sure you came here to sleep. You did." Natasha marketed the page she was on before setting the book on her nightstand," Don't hog the blankets." Loki snorted as he got under the covers," Of course not, we wouldn't want you to get cold now would we?" Natasha clicked off her light before facing away from Loki. It was weird sleeping with someone else in her bed. She always slept alone. There was more shuffling from beside her before Loki settled down with a sigh," Good night Romanoff."

"Night Loki."