CHAPTER 8: The best decision

Kat went to the training straight from her bed. She grabbed only an apple on her way to the training hall. She had such a good night that she knew that nothing's going to ruin her perfect mood.

This is a day to be good on.

Her first training was really good, according to Steve. She practiced only with him, it was meant to help Kat keep up with team's level. It wasn't very exhausting, mainly fist to fist combat. Rogers gave Kat some very important pieces of advice and after Kat blew off her steam on the punching bag, Steve decided that it's time to check her strength by himself.

-You really can fight - Steve laughed when Kat knocked him out with a face punch - I think that very soon you can join the team training.

-Aw, Steve. No need to complement me so much. I know that I'm the best - she teased sending a sound wave in his direction, when she noticed that he's taking a swing with his shield to attack her. Unfortunately the wave came out to be a lot powerful than she intended and Steve flew at least five feet high. Katelin quickly materialized a mattress on the ground. Kat's hart stopped, for a second she wondered if he'll be able to get up. Of course he did and send her a dizzy look.

-You can fight and your tactics is really good. But by God, control this power!

-I'm so sorry, Steve! I try. But you kind of surprised me... And I caught you.

-And that's ok. As long as you don't hurt anyone. You should talk to Pietro, he had huge problems with taming his powers at first, as far as I'm concerned. You should train more with him or Wanda than me. Now this is our priority.

If you say so... I won't resist...'

-Ok, it's 5:30 PM, I think that we're done. Till the evening you're free. Don't be late for the afternoon training.

The first place that Kat went was dining room. She pulled out some toast bread and prepared a whole bunch of toasts. Taking the pile to the room, she jumped on the coach. Sighing with a relief, Kat closed her eves. She locked herself in a sound field, so that she would be the one to hear the music she conjured. It was quite useful, given she always listen it loudly. Lying like that, Kat manage to eat at least 6 toasts leaving the rest for later. And the time came to make a decision what to do next. And so visiting the library became the poll winner. But before leaving, Kat scavenged the closet looking for some normal clothes, which was a very hard task. Picking a red hoodie and a pair of jeans she left to the library.

So that's where they all have been hiding - Kat thought when entering the room.

The library was pretty wide, with the low ceiling, what made the room feel nice and cozy. On the right side there were a few shelves, filled with lots of books. In the middle of the room there were some sofas, currently occupied by Wanda and Vision. She was probably teaching him how to read. It was probably one of the cutest views, Kat saw for a few days. On the left of the sofas, Katelin found her haven. A huge TV, an Xbox and next to it two gigantic shelves filled with games and movies.

Joining S.H.I.E.L.D. was the best decision of my life.

When Kat snapped out of the shock, she realized who was sitting with a pad. Yes, it was freaking Pietro, playing freaking Mortal Kombat.

Yeap. I will never quit.

He was probably loosing, as he was shouting something in Sokovian, looking pretty pissed.

-Katelin! We were just wondering where you've been - Wanda, as always cheerful and warm looked up from the book and smiled.

-Almost killing Captain America and stuffing my mouth with tons of toasts. Concluding, I'm fine. And how are you?

-We're good, but why did Steve deserve your rage? - Vision asked quizzically, looking quite lost.

-Oh, no, he did nothing. We were training and it seems that my powers are a bit too strong for me - Kat explained.

-That is impossible - Vision interjected. - The Mind Stone, which I got to know very well, wouldn't endue you with a power that you wouldn't handle. The problem is in your head.

-Well, I might have expected that.

-But it doesn't mean that it can't be cured. Well, trained actually.

-Блядь! - Pietro shouted so loud that both Wanda and Kat jumped with a surprise. Vision as always remained impassive, tilting his had a little towards Pietro. Speedster took off his headphones and threw a pad on the floor. - я не могу полагать, что... - he paused when he noticed Kat staring at him with eyes wide open. - Oh. Hi... I didn't know you were here.

-Yes, I figured that out - she looked over his shoulder on the screen just to confirm her suspicions. - Is this the newest Mortal Kombat? - a bit of excitement appeared in Kat's voice. Hearing this Pietro calmed down a bit.

-Yes, you know it?

-I haven't played it yet, if that's what you're asking.B ut it has a quite high position on my 'to do' list - Kat tried not to sound like an excited baby. She came towards the TV and looked with a glazed look. Pietro laughed sincerely. He picked a pad from the floor and handed it over to Kat. - Wanna try?

-You're joking? Hell yes I want! - she took a pad and sit comfortably on a couch with her legs crossed. - Great. What should I do?

-Look - Pietro sad beside her - if you press this you will punch with a left hand, and this - with a right hand. These two are kicks - he stared showing Kat all of the buttons. She was trying so hard to focus on what he was saying, but him being so close to her was very intimidating - Did you got it? - Pietro asked once he had finished.

-I guess we'll see - she replied, gently biting her lip.

Pietro took the second pad from the table and Kat noticed a lovely smile on his face, which he was clearly trying to hide. He picked a double-player mode and once they'd chosen their characters, the fight started.

-I can't believe it! I won! - Kat shouted and jumped on a coach few minutes after.

-Only because I let you - Pietro laughed. - Come on, let's play again. It won't be that easy this time.

-Ha. Ha. Ha. You're forgetting that who are you dealing with! - Katelin stated victoriously.

Unfortunately, Pietro was right. He crashed in a minute or less.

-How... how dare you? - Kat looked at Pietro reproachfully - Again! I won't leave it like that!

They were so engrossed in the game and their own company that they didn't notice when Wanda and Vision left, quietly sneaking out of the library.

Their combat was interrupted by an alarm clock, which Kat set not to get late for her second training. She had to leave Pietro, wishing him good luck in beating a shit out of the guy who killed him before in the when Katelin left, Pietro turned the Xbox off and got back to his room. He really needed to think over his situation.

Pietro had such a great time with her, that he didn't even realize how much time ha passed in what happened to be merely seconds. This, surprisingly, made him feel really terrible. After the party, he came to a conclusion that he's not here to make friendships on fall in love. He came here to redeem himself, fighting those, who he once helped. But at this moment, he realized that avoiding Katelin would be much more difficult that he assumed. She was so cheerful and positive and no matter what she thought about herself, she was an amazing person. And a very unique what hit him was that despite the fact that they knew each other for only a week she felt so comfortable in his company as if they have been friends for years. And the weirdest thing was that Pietro felt the same. He tried, he really tried to be caustic for Kat, but it was the second time that he realized that's not possible. This girl had this thing which made him forget all of the negative feelings he shared for her, and there were plenty of them. And so the voice in his head saying: 'Screw her and leave before she gets attached' faded and was replaced by the one saying 'She is not what I thought. Maybe she deserves to be known better?'