I woke up to Clint shaking me.
"Just a few more minutes." I moaned as I rolled over on my other side.
"You're late! Cap is waiting for you in the living room." He stated.
"What?! I'm late again!"
"Yep,you better get up and get dressed."
"Hey Hawk!" I hollered after Clint.
"What?" He asked as he turned around.
"Will ya take my bags to the living room? PLEASE."I pleaded giving him the biggest smile I could.
"Sure, the sooner you leave the sooner I get the apartment to myself." He said with a chuckle. I threw my pillow at him it would've hit him if he didn't close the door at the last second.
I got up got dressed as quickly as I could. I rushed to the bathroom to fix my hair and pack the rest of my essential things.
"Hurry up Nick. You two were supposed to leave an hour ago!" Clint yelled down the hallway.
"You should've woken me up to hours ago!"I yelled back.
"It's not my responsibility! You should've set an alarm!" He hollered back.
"I did! The alarm was you!" I responded. I walked out of the bathroom wearing a jean skirt,camo hoodie,and a pair of brown,lace up boots. My hair was in a side braid.
"Okay,I'm ready to roll."
"About time. Be safe,don't get killed." Clint said while giving me a quick hug.
"Ha thanks Clint. I can totally feel the love."
"Take care of her." Clint ordered as he shook Steve's hand.
"I will but from what I hear she can take care of herself." Steve replied.
Clint quickly closed the door behind me and Steve.
"I should have known that he was being so nice,so he could get us out quicker." I said rolling my eyes as I pulled out my phone. I texted Clint telling him that we were taking the truck. Clint quickly came running out into the hall. He looked at me with confusion.
"What am I supposed to drive?"Clint asked.
"Nat agreed to be your ride. We were texting about it last night." I replied.
"Fine,be careful. Bye." Clint moaned as he went back to our apartment.
Steve and I walked up to a dark navy,Ford F-150. We climbed in, I let Steve drive. S.H.E.I.L.D did some work on it. They made it bullet-proof, a hidden weapon system,and I had a few inputs too. Advanced computer system, and had Stark put JARVIS in the truck.
" Nice truck."Steve said getting him familiar with all the controls.
"Thanks, I did most of the extra designing. Clint picked out the truck, with my approval of course."
"Of course." He chuckled.
We drove for about five minutes in an awkward silence.
"Hey Nichole-"Steve started.
"I thought you were going to call me Nick." I teased.
"Can I ask you something that may be personal?"Steve asked.
"Shoot."
"Why do you and Clint not have the same last name?"
"It's mainly a safety precaution. Since he became a S.H.E.I.L.D agent the possibility of me being in danger drove Clint crazy."
"What about your parents?"
I gulped this was an uncomfortable subject.
"Our parents were busy most of the time, so it was just me and Clint. When I was 16 my parents were killed in a car accident, and Clint was on a S.H.E.I.L.D mission in Budapest. When I finally got hold of him he was already on his way back. In our parents' will it strictly said that Clint and I were supposed to stay together. Clint was 22, and decided to buy an apartment for us. It was hard at first,but I gained a friend in Natasha. I secretly enrolled in S.H.E.I.L.D. Academy where I met Fitz and Simmons. When Clint found out he was furious. He eventually got used to the idea though." I explained.
"Sounds like you've had a rough life." He said with a chuckle.
We got out of the truck after a two hour drive. We found a Starbucks.
We stood in line for a few minutes. Steve ordered first,so I could look over the menu one last time. It was my turn to order.
"I would like a Sal-" I began to say. But I was grabbed and shook, I also heard squeals coming from the person. I managed to get loose to see what was happening. I saw long,beautiful,brown hair, a gorgeous complexion, and the prettiest blue eyes ever (besides Steve's of course). When I realized who it was we both started squealing.
"What are you doing here?! I've missed you so much!"She exclaimed with the biggest smile.
"I've missed you too!"I said with a big smile. Steve just stood there looking at us awkwardly.
"I'm here with Steve." answering the previous question.
"Is that who I think it is?" She looked at Steve then back at me.
"Yes,"I said blushing then turned around to finish my order, "I'd like a Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate,no whip."
"Okay let's grab a table."She said.
Steve stood at the counter waiting for our drinks. I went and sat down with my friend,Kiley.
"I've missed you,Kiley."
"I've missed you too,Nick." She said, "Wow he's even cuter in person."
"Kiley! Well he kinda is." I commented while blushing.
Steve came and sat next to me. He handed me my hot chocolate.
"Steve this is Kiley Johnson, Kiley this is Captain America."I introduced.
"Nice to meet you,Kiley."
"Nice to meet you too, Captain. So how long have you two been together?" Kiley asked with a mischievous smile.
"Kiley Maria Johnson!I'm shocked! You don't think I would tell you if I were dating a superhero?"
"True you have a point. So you're not together,yet?"Kiley said disappointedly.
"No we aren't together,we work together." I sensed Steve's discomfort.
"Oh so you two are on a mission?"She asked in a whispered.
"Yes,and before you ask I don't know what the mission is. I may or may not have blanked out during the mission debriefing." I whispered back,blushing.
Kiley and Steve just laughed at my comment. I sat there staring at two men who had just. I nudged Steve with my elbow and nodded to toward them. Steve nodded meaning ,they were the targets. "What do we do?" I whispered to Steve.
"We wait till they leave,then we'll follow them hopefully somewhere less public."He ordered.
"Wait,Joe and John is your mission?!"Kiley exclaimed in a whisper.
"Yes. Wait! That's John!?" I shockingly asked.
Kiley nodded with a blush. I got up and walked to the two men.
"Hi,John,Joe. It's so nice to finally meet you,I've heard so much about you. I'm Nichole."
When Kiley figured out what I was doing she ran over.
"Oh hi,Kiley." John said.
"Hi John,Joe."Kiley blushed. I invited the boys to sit down with us. John sat next to Kiley,and Joe next to Steve.
"Okay, listen to what Nick has to say." Kiley advised looking at the twins.
"Okay..."Joe looking at us skeptically.
"We have a proposition for you, Steve tell them." When I said that I realized that Kiley and Steve were trying to hold back their laughter.
"We know you have powers, both of you. We work for S.H.E.I.L.D. and want to recruit you. Especially before Hydra comes knocking at your door." Steve stated.
"Wait just a sec! You have powers?!"Kiley exclaimed in a whisper.
We looked at her and I patted her back.
"What are your powers?"I asked.
"I can geo-leap." John pronounced.
"What's geo-leaping?"Steve asked confusedly.
"It means he can transport himself somewhere by just thinking about the place."I explained to Steve.
"And I can turn invisible."Joe added.
"Cool!"Kiley and I awed in unison.
"So what do you say,join S.H.E.I.L.D. ?"I asked.
"Sure,saving the world sounds like fun..."John started.
"So yeah,we'll join."Joe finished.
"Wow,that was easier than I expected." I admitted.
"So I guess we split up again."Kiley said disappointedly.
"Well,maybe not."I began,she gave me a confused look, "I was thinking maybe you could come and live with me in my apartment. You're like a sister to me and Clint."
"Really?!"Kiley asked in shock.
"Uh-Yeah! I reeeaaalllyyy want you too."
"I'd love too,I mean we've talked about it in the past. So yes!"She said excitedly.
"Yay! Come on ,I'll help you pack."I grabbed her hand and drug her out the door. The guys on the other hand looked very confused.
About an hour later we had packed 3 suitcases and 4 hanging bags. I ran back to Starbucks to have Steve bring the truck to Kiley's. When we got back to her apartment,we started loading her luggage. Her brother came and took care of the rest,and her friend was looking for an apartment so she signed it off to her friend. It was dark when we finally left. We had two hours to drive before we got to HQ. Kiley fell asleep on John's shoulder,which was adorable. I eventually fell asleep as well.
I woke up to Steve shaking me. I slowly sat up straight and yawned. I was planning on crashing as soon as I got back to the apartment. The others were awake and staring out their window, I followed their gazes to HQ.
"Alright let's go see Fury, so I can go back sleep." I said stretching.
"Do I get to go in to? Considering that I'm not being recruited."Kiley asked.
"Yes, and I am recruiting you."I answered in a matter of fact tone.
Kiley looked very confused. I winked at her.
"We'll talk about later." I stated.
We walked to our first stop, the lab where Fitz was. He was supposed to have badges for the 'newbies'.
"Oh. Hi Nick."Fitz said.
"Hey,Fitz. Are they ready?"I replied.
"Yes. Need anything else?"Fitz asked handing me three badges pictures of Joe, John, and Kiley.
"Thanks. Nope,see ya later."I answered,as we left the room.
I turned to the other three, "You must keep these with you at all times,when you're in the complex or on missions. Unless you're in deep cover missions."I explained. They nodded in response.
We walked to the elevator. Kiley looked at me in concern. She knew I didn't like heights. Steve had the same concerned look on his face.
"What?" I asked them.
"You okay?"She asked in response.
"I'm fine." I told her.
"Are you sure?"Steve asked.
"Yes,I'm fine. Honest."I said frustratedly.
I did something really stupid, I looked down. I then got really dizzy. I was about to fall over when Steve caught me,I looked up at his big,blue eyes. I'm pretty sure I blushed, because I heard Kiley giggle. We took a step away from each other. We were both embarrassed. He rubbed the back of his neck, and I hugged myself. We reached the top floor. We walked down to Fury's office,and was greeted by the man himself before we could knock on the door.
"Captain,Agents. I see the mission was a success."He greeted.
"Yep no problems whatsoever." I said smiling.
"Good,that's how I like it."
Steve did the mission report.
"Well you all have tomorrow off." Fury said as we all headed toward the door, "And Nichole."
"Sir?"
"Get some sleep." He ordered.
"Yes, sir. That I can do."I chuckled.
Joe and John were going to stay in the same apartment building as Steve,so we dropped them off. Kiley decided to drive to the apartment as I gave directions. Clint came down to see us.
"Great,another girl in the apartment! Now I'm outnumbered!"Clint exclaimed. Kiley and I just rolled our eyes.
"Just help us with our stuff."I commanded.
"Whatever,"
It was like an assembly line. One person stayed and unloaded the truck (me), while the one person (Clint) took the bags up and inside,and the third person (Kiley) took them to our room. We finally finished,but it was extremely late. When we got everything settled, I told him that I had the day off tomorrow.
"Night," Clint said, after I told him that I had the day off, he headed to his room.
"Night," Clint said, after I told him that I had the day off, he headed to his room.
"Night,"Kiley and I replied as I hugged him goodnight.
Kiley and I had unpacked her things,and watched Downton Abbey. We watched the one episode,then a second one,which turned into a third. By the time they were over it was one in the morning. We finally decided to go to sleep. It was the best sleep I had in a long time.