"I guarantee the first person's abs you get to touch are going to be Bucky's. You're about to turn into the Captain America First Aide Kit," She was nonchalant, but the thought was driving Nina insane.
"Stop. I can't even think about it. I'm not used to touching people, okay? This is going to be really awkward," Nina had given it a lot of thought over the past few days. While she was learning the extent of her healing abilities there were going to be a lot of cuts and broken bones she was going to have to work with. And most of those cuts and broken bones were going to be attached to attractive men.
"Well, don't complain about it. You're gonna have hot guys taking their clothes off for you left and right. I have to beg and, so far, that's not getting me anywhere," Nina covered her face as Olivia kept talking.
"That's because you make them feel awkward," Katerina commented.
"Oh, I'm sorry my flirting is so awkward," Olivia rolled her eyes.
"In general, it isn't. What makes it awkward is that you're father is almost always around and Steve obviously isn't interested. In fact, I'm pretty sure he doesn't even like you at all," Katerina didn't even look away from her book.
"That's because he has a stick up his ass. Or Bucky's dick. It's hard to tell sometimes," Katerina shook her head and Nina reached for the nearest bottle of whiskey.
"Look at what you're doing to my liver," Nina said as she poured herself a glass. "It's only been three days and I'm pretty sure I've drank enough to kill an elephant," She was actually serious, but Olivia thought it was funny. There was a short pause before she spoke again.
"He'll probably love you. Being all sweet and innocent and all," Olivia grumbled.
"I'm not that innocent," Nina insisted.
"Oh please, you barely jay walk," Olivia retorted.
"I got a tattoo with you in some back alley parlor full of illegal drugs and gambling," Nina pointed out.
"Everyone does that," Olivia insisted. Nina gave her a look, making Olivia roll her eyes. "Okay, so maybe that was pretty badass. You're welcome. But what else have you done other than get drunk?" Nina was starting to feel like this was a challenge and it was one she was sure to lose. When Nina shrugged Olivia started going on with a list.
"Snuck out? Shop lifted? Tried heroine?" Nina scoffed.
"No, I'm not insane. I mean, I've snuck out a few times, but I didn't really do anything stupid while I was at it," It was easier to put it that way than to tell Olivia the only reason she had been sneaking out was to get take-out or read a book in a twenty-four hour cafe.
"Have you even-I bet you're a virgin," Olivia leaned forward and pointed an accusing finger at Nina.
"I am not," Nina rolled her eyes.
"I don't believe you," Olivia crossed her arms. "You and Steve were practically meant for each other. You know what, I'll back off. I'm shipping this. Katerina?" Katerina only smile and shook her head again, eyes still trailing on her book.
Nina groaned and emptied her glass. It only helped a little and it wouldn't last long.
"He will like you," Katerina chimed. "I don't think you'll need to worry about that. You're a nice girl, Nina. You'll do as your told and you wont cause trouble. Everyone is going to like you," Nina had a feeling she meant to be reassuring, but she was almost a little offended. However, she wasn't wrong. Nina had always been one to stay inside the lines.
For the rest of the flight, Katerina read and Nina tried to ignore Olivia, who suddenly wouldn't stop talking about her sexual fantasies. Making people uncomfortable was a specialty of hers. Sometimes she did it without even trying, but most of the time it was a game for her.
As the plane began lowering it's altitude, Mr. Stark walked into the girl's cabin.