Chapter 3
By: MysticFantasy
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The apartment was dark, barely any light at all. It looked the same as when she was there yesterday. That was a small plus. The door to the bedroom was wide open and she could easily spot the unmade bed.
Yet another thing Steve was not known for doing.
Being an actual soldier, he had things drilled into him that would stick for life. Making beds every morning was one of those things that the spy knew had become a daily habit for Steve.
"Please, sit." Steve said as he basically flopped and slouched on the couch.
That was also something Natasha had never seen him do unless he was forced to remain planted in a hospital bed after he'd received major injuries in a fight.
Natasha sat down and they were both silent for a few moments before she began talking.
"I went through the exact same thing as you when I first came to SHIELD." she said. "I felt like I had no one on my side and that I was only wanted for my unique skills. I felt that way for a long time but, soon enough, Clint showed me that I didn't have to feel that way. I didn't have a time leap to send me into a depressed state but I can understand how you must feel. Knowing that you've lost everyone can really have a toll on you and being put in a new place, and time, with different people can be even harder. You don't know anyone and they don't know you. I know that it's hard to accept but there are people around you that care about you and are worried about you."
Steve stayed silent for a few moments. His thoughts were all over the place with what Natasha just said.
He hadn't gotten to know her very well but knew that hearing something truthful and honest from her was far and few in between. It was the right choice to accept and savor it when given.
"Steve?"
The soldier stood and motioned to the door.
Natasha didn't argue. She quietly stood up and walked over to the door as he opened it for her. Before stepping outside, she turned back to look at Steve straight in the eye.
"Steve, if this is how you're going to be living your life, it'll kill you."
"Then let it." he replied and shut the door.