A few weeks had passed since Kate had moved in with Yelena and it went surprisingly well except for the fact that Kate realized she was never left alone at home. One of the three women was always there with her. She was beginning to think that nobody trusted her. Fair point. She probably would've done something stupid if she had time alone with her thoughts but the women saw to it that her thoughts were not an option. Somehow even Yelena was able to shirk her on-call responsibilities. It was very handy to be related to the girlfriend of the Chief of Surgery. "I know what you guys are doing," Kate told her girlfriend as they walked Lucky down the Christmas light lined sidewalk outside of the high rise. The town had lit up with the holiday after the mishap at Kate's apartment. The police were called but Natasha knew people on the force so she had them write it up in a way that wouldn't lead to a lengthy investigation and kept Kate's name out of all of the reports. Yelena smirked, stopping to lean against a Christmas light lined pole while Lucky circled for a good spot, "and what is it that we are doing?"
"Babysitting me," Kate was many things but stupid wasn't one of them. "I haven't had so much as a few moments to myself over the past couple of weeks. It's like I'm living with my parents all over again."
"But with many orgasms," Yelena's smirk only grew wider.
"Okay well that's definitely a perk." Kate pulled out Lucky's purple waste bags. "Also, it's unfair to bring the orgasms into the argument."
"I'm not arguing with you, Kate Bishop."
"You can leave me at home alone, you know?"
Yelena let the words sink in. It wasn't the first time Kate had referenced her place as home and it had a warming effect deep in her gut. "I know but I'm also concerned about you. I can not just shut those feelings off. I care about you. A lot. And so do Natasha and Wanda. We just want you to be safe."
"I know," Kate tried not to let herself feel guilty because she had tried her hardest to forget about Carol and the attack, especially with the holidays coming up. She was trying to focus everything on Yelena. It just wasn't getting easier. She wasn't about to express herself when Yelena's sentence caught her off guard.
"Want to go with me to pick out our Christmas tree? Wanda and Natasha said it's my job this year and I think you have the perfect eye for the holidays."
Kate pretended need to think about it, "can we wear matching ugly Christmas sweaters and Santa hats? And drink hot cocoa then go to the Christmas markets before the tree lot? And can I paint fake snow on the big picture windows of your apartment? And can we watch holiday movies while we are trimming the tree?"
Yelena tried to hide her smile. This was one of the many things she loved about her girlfriend. Yes, love. Yelena had come to the conclusion that she was unequivocally and irrevocably in love with that woman and nothing was going to change her mind. However, she thought it was way too soon to announce her feelings to her partner. Natasha had even called her out the other day when they were walking to work together.
"Come on Lena," Natasha had been hounding her for a week now ever since their first movie night after Kate's temporary move into their apartment. "You look at her like she hung the stars."
"I do not do that," Yelena was tired of her sister butting into her business. Talking about feelings was something that didn't come easy for the blonde. It just wasn't something she did with anyone especially her sister, "what do you want me to say? You told me to have her come stay with us. Would you have me ask her to leave?"
"That's not what I'm saying at all. I like having Kate around. I make her nervous all the time and I like that. Plus, if she moved back home that would just create more work for the crew if she keeps getting Molotov cocktails through the windows."
"That wasn't her fault. At least not entirely," Yelena shrugged.
"Nothing like explosions after orgasms," Natasha laughed.
"It was very considerate of them to wait until we had both finished," it took her a full week and a few days but Yelena was finally finding humor in the situation. "Should we just join up with Kate and help her kill these men? From what I've heard, they are garbage and deserve whatever she's planning."
"I've said before I'm not opposed to joining the cause," they had come to a stop outside of the fire station. "Just say the word and I'm there but stop changing the subject."
"I am not changing the subject."
"As a master of denial, I am telling you that you are. I think you love Kate. And I also think it's adorable."
Yelena rolled her eyes, "and you think you know everything about my relationship?"
"No," Natasha smiled, "but I know you and I know you don't do anything half assed. I see you, sis. I see the way you look at her and the way she looks at you. It's actually pretty disgusting. Maybe we should ask her to move out."
Yelena scratched behind her ear, "I like her. A lot. Okay? But I'll be damned if I tell you my feelings for her before I've even worked them out for myself."
"Fair enough, love birds. Have a good day at work, dear," she kissed Yelena's cheek causing the other woman to roll her eyes.
Yelena wiped the kiss away before turning to head to her shift across the street at the hospital. "Always a pain in my ass."
That conversation with her sister really got Yelena into her feelings and made her stop to think just how she felt about the brunette and there was no denying that she loved the girl. Still, she wasn't telling anyone, "that's a lot of holiday traditions you just shoved into one breath of air. How ugly of a sweater are we talking?"
"Let's take Lucky home then swing by my house and pick up some essentials for Christmas." She saw the look that crossed the blonde's face. "It's the middle of the day. I don't have any middle of the day enemies. We can sneak in through the back if it makes you feel better. Please?"
How was Yelena going to ever be able to say no to her when she used her big eyes to get everything she wanted. "Fine but if I even sense trouble we are leaving. We will park my bike out back. If it doesn't fit on your back, you aren't bringing it."
Kate gave her girlfriend a little salute which Yelena found both endearing and infuriating, "let's go!"
"Why does one city need so many holiday markets?" Yelena had finally asked when Kate had dragged her to the third market of the day.
"Don't act like you aren't having fun," she wrapped her arm around Yelena's shoulders bringing her closer to her body. The snow falling had been getting stuck in her long eyelashes and Kate had found herself having a hard time keeping her hands to herself.
"I did not say I didn't enjoy it. I just wonder how many Christmas markets one city needs. Plus," she looked around, "I thought we were getting the tree today."
"Well we need things to trim the tree with, don't we?" She had been using her cards liberally to make purchases at the stalls that Yelena had shown interest in. She had all of the items shipped to Wanda's so they would be waiting for them when they eventually made it back with the tree.
"So I never have to work a day in my life," she smirked, "you could easily be my sugar mommy."
Kate blushed, "I have a feeling that your job is rewarding but I will most certainly buy you anything and everything you could ever want or need."
"Noted," a small smile played on her lips. "And what do you want for Christmas this year, Kate Bishop?" She reached her hand around her girlfriend's waist, tucking her body in closer to fight off the cold.
"Is it cheesy to say I already have everything I want?"
"Hmm," Yelena considered the statement. "A little but this is okay. I think it is just cheesy enough." They continued walking, stopping at every few stalls to look at the items the vendors had for sale. "And I already got you a present so the question was purely rhetorical."
Kate felt her whole body warm. It had been many years since she had felt someone truly cared about her like Yelena does. Other than Carol, she hadn't experienced this kind of love and affection since her father passed, "help me find a thank you for Wanda and Natasha," she settled with instead of trying to have a conversation about feelings in the middle of the Union Square Christmas market.
Yelena was going to argue the fact that she didn't need to get them anything but then saw the resolve on the brunette, "fine," she tightened her grip around her waist, "I saw some cool antique looking weapons over there. Natasha would like something like that."
"You want me to buy your scary ass sister a weapon?"
Yelena shrugged, "this is what she likes. Gifting weapons is like our love language. Wanda, she'll be grateful for anything. Natasha is a shit and has very specific tastes."
"Lead me to the weapons," Kate let her girlfriend take her back toward the table they passed a few moments prior which held a large selection of very nice looking weaponry. She noticed how Yelena's eyes lit up at a few of the pieces when she would pick them up and talk about them. "Oh shoot," Kate pretended to look in her wallet. "I'm out of cash. Here," she handed Yelena her card, "can you run to the atm for me?"
"I take cards," the girl behind the booth started to say when Kate shook her head. "Actually it looks like my card reader is offline."
"It's no problem," Yelena grabbed the card and waited for Kate to whisper the pin to her. "I'll be right back."
Kate watched her girlfriend walk away towards the big sign pointing to the atm before turning back to the woman, "I want to buy these for her." She handed her a set of intricate throwing knives. "And I need to get them in my jacket before she returns. Whatever they cost. This should cover them." She handed the woman a large wad of money.
"The knives aren't this much," she tried to hand the money back.
"Keep it. Your merchandise is amazing and you deserve it. I'm sure. Now, wrap these quickly?" She watched the woman wrap the knives in several thick bundles of tissue paper, placing them into a leather cover. "Thank you," she slipped them into her inside pocket with plenty of time to spare. "Don't say anything, please. It's our first Christmas together and I just want to see her smile. When she comes back, you need to take more money from her for her sister's gift."
"I appreciate your kindness," the lady smiled at her.
"All set?" Yelena walked back and handed her the card and cash she had pulled out for Kate. "Did you find something for Nat?"
Kate kissed Yelena's temple, "you are the expert. Pick something you'll think she'll love."
It had been another day before they were finally able to get to the Christmas tree lot. Kate had talked her into a ridiculously large tree stating it would look great in front of their big windows. After the first few Christmas outings, Yelena quickly learned there was no use arguing with Kate on these matters. The holiday spirit had fully bitten her girlfriend and it was easier just to go along with everything she had requested during their shopping trips. "It's a little big, don't you think?" Natasha called from the kitchen island where she was perched on a stool drinking her mixed drink.
It was a rare night all four women were at home together so Kate dubbed it the perfect day to decorate the tree. They were listening to Christmas vinyls, drinking some fruity strong vodka drink Natasha had made, and decorating while Wanda made a variety of Christmas cookies. It seemed oddly domestic but at the same time, it was comforting to Kate. She hasn't had a nice Christmas since her father passed away unless you count getting drunk with Carol and half assing a tree to be tradition. "It's not big, just a little full."
"I think it looks lovely in front of those windows. Kate has an eye for decoration," Wanda wasn't necessarily a holiday person either but she enjoyed the contagious spirit Kate was bringing into their house.
"Please don't inflate her ego," Natasha smirked, "it's fine. I suppose." She pulled her hand back from the cookie mix bowl with a quiet ouch when Wanda slapped her hand away. "I just wanted a small taste."
"Be nicer to our guest and I'll think about it."
Yelena came over and scooped out some of the cookie dough on her finger, "yeah Natasha, be nicer and you'll get to reap the benefits." She chuckled as she popped her batter covered finger into her mouth, "mmm delicious."
Another smirk, "I don't think you want me to be as nice to Kate as you are. I hear all of the ways you accommodate our guest at night."
Yelena shrugged, "years of torture listening to you go at it back in highschool." Natasha smacked her upside the back of her head, "and since I moved out here? My ear plug supplier has never been happier."
Kate came walking over to the island to refill her drink, "what are we talking about?"
Natasha smirked, "just how loud you are when you cum…"
Kate's cheeks turned a bright pink color, "umm."
"Natalia," Wanda rolled her eyes. "No we weren't dear. We were talking about how nice the Christmas tree looks."
"And now we are going to be talking about how far I can shove my foot up my sister's ass," Yelena was staring daggers at her sister.
Kate helped herself to more drink, leaning over to whisper, "if she thinks that's loud, she hasn't heard anything yet."
Natasha just started cackling, "I like you, Kate Bishop. Always a surprise with this one."
"Is this your first American Christmas tree?"
Yelena shook her head, "no we celebrated both American and Russian Christmas growing up."
"But mostly Russian Christmas. We really only did the American stuff for show so our neighbors and schoolmates didn't think we were strange," Natasha added. "Mom and Pop still do the whole Ded Moroz thing."
"But the food is amazing," Yelena loved all of the traditional Russian Christmas foods.
"Ты пригласил ее пойти с нами домой?"
"Нет. Еще нет."
Natasha knew her parents could be a lot but it's not like Kate didn't have the practice from living with them for the past few weeks, "Мама и папа вообще знают, что ты с кем-то встречаешься?"
"Nyet," Yelena took a drink from Kate's mug. "Стоп. Я скоро спрошу ее."
"They are doing that hot thing again," Kate failed to whisper to Wanda.
"The thing where we talk?" Natasha smirked.
"Exactly," she grabbed Yelena's arm and started to pull her back to the tree. "I need your help hanging the garland."
"You are the tall one here," she tried to protest.
"I know," Kate kissed Yelena's forehead, "I need you to do the bottom of the tree."
Yelena felt her cheeks start to heat when she heard her sister laughing from behind them, "I am not that short."
"It doesn't help that your girlfriend is a giant."
"Natalia, hush," Wanda was trying to stifle her own laughter. "I swear it's like living with children."
"You love me," Natasha finally got a finger full of cookie dough, "I'm not worried."
They watched Kate and Yelena laughing together as they finished up the final touches on their Christmas tree. "Your sister is in love," Wanda spoke quietly so they wouldn't disrupt the couple. "Does she know?"
"I tried to get it out of her but you know Lena. Her feelings are boxed up so tight. I think she knows. Will she ever admit it? That's a whole different question."
"They are good for each other." There was no denying how happy Yelena had been the past couple of months. It was like the moment Kate came into her life she could suddenly see colors again. "Yelena has been so happy lately. It's contagious."
"I will feel really bad if Kate breaks her heart and I have to end up killing her. I do enjoy her company."
"Have I ever told you how much the over protective sister act is a huge turn on?"
Natasha spun around on her stool, "tell me again."
"Ice skating? You know I'm Russian right? Ice sports are a big thing over there."
Kate laughed as she paid for their admission to the skating rink, "dazzle me then, champ."
When the brunette had suggested that they go to Rockefeller Center to see the tree and go skating, Yelena had been very skeptical. "There will be so many tourists," she tried to discourage the activity but her girlfriend was very insistent saying that Yelena wouldn't be a true New Yorker until she saw the big tree up close and in person. First thing Kate insisted on was getting their picture in front of the tree. Yelena was only slightly shocked when Kate kissed her cheek during one of the photos. "I didn't want her to think we were just sisters and make us do those stupid sister poses." She whispered to Yelena as they were walking away. Wanda had been correct the other day, Kate Bishop had a way of sweeping everyone into her positivity tornado and Yelena was happily along for the ride. "I brought skates for us," Kate had patted her backpack.
"You just happen to have skates ready to go?"
"Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to, Belova," she handed her the small pair of skates. "These will fit you nicely. Now, I'm not a professional Russia ice skater but I've been coming here every year since I can remember so I shouldn't fall on my ass looking like an idiot in front of my drop dead gorgeous girlfriend." She was rambling as she pulled on her own skates, "want to know something stupid and cheesy?"
Yelena looked up, getting lost in the Christmas lights reflecting off of Kate's smiling eyes, "tell me," she whispered as she pushed one of Kate's dark locks behind her ear. Yelena had to physically stop herself from saying those three little words that were threatening to spill out every time she looked at her girlfriend lately.
If it was even possible, Kate's eyes smiled brighter, "it's always been a dream of mine to skate around holding hands with my girlfriend under the lights of the Christmas tree. Silly I know."
She tried to look away but Yelena held her chin between her thumb and pointer finger, "it is not silly, little hawk. It is now also a dream of mine that I did not know I had."
"You make it really hard not to just grab your face and kiss you all the time," Kate rested her forehead against the beanie covered forehead of her girlfriend.
Yelena chuckled, "seems we suffer the same affliction."
Kate let out a sigh, "and what's the recommended course of treatment, doc?"
Yelena closed the distance, bringing their lips together in a soft barely there kiss. She was actively trying to stop herself from pouring her feelings out in words so her lips would have to do the speaking for her. Kate enthusiastically reciprocated the kiss after a noise that sounded an awful lot like a moan came from the back of her throat. She reached up, cupping Yelena's jaw while trying to press their bodies closer as awkward as she could sitting next to her girlfriend on a bench.
Kate smiled into the kiss when a groan left Yelena when she felt Kate's tongue run along her bottom lip. The blonde was convinced she could die happily kissing her girlfriend. However, she was suddenly aware that they were in a very public location with children and families present so she backed off, just so, smirking against the younger woman's lips when they chased her, not willing to allow any great separation. "Is that your recommended treatment?"
Kate smiled when Yelena kissed the tip of her nose, "something like that, yes." She left one parting kiss to her lips, "we should probably get to skating before I say fuck it and just take you home to have my way with you."
Yelena stood, lacing her fingers with Kate pulling her towards the ice, "wait is that an option?" Yelena just laughed and pulled her out onto the ice, "is that an option?"
"Later, Kate Bishop," she grabbed onto her hand tighter when they hit the ice for the first time, "now we skate around and be the best couple out here."
There had been a few weeks where Yelena was relieved from her on-call duties but there was no way to get out of the holiday shift being one of the newest doctors at the hospital. Luckily, she would have Wanda to commiserate with since she volunteered to take the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day shifts with her almost sister in law. Yelena had really wanted to spend the days with her girlfriend but she understood her responsibilities. That was easier said than done now that the blonde found herself lying naked on top of her girlfriend after indulging in each other for the entire morning. It was just reaching 1pm and she had to be at the hospital in an hour to relieve Maria. In between lazy kisses to Kate's exposed collarbone, she whispered, "okay I really need to get going."
Kate chuckled, "that would be believable if you didn't keep leaving hickeys all over my chest." Yelena looked up at her with a pout on her face, "I'm not complaining. I would happily lay underneath you all day if I knew that was a possibility."
"Well," Kate could feel the smirk against her skin before Yelena ran her tongue up the side of her neck, stopping at her ear, "I can quit if you want to be my sugar mommy."
"I already told you that I would give you anything you want," the sentence came out breathier than she had intended when Yelena started kissing along her jaw. "Don't start something you don't intend to finish, Dr. Belova."
"Oh," another harsh suck to her pulse point, "I have full intentions…" her sentence was cut off by a loud knock on the door. "Fuck," she stopped her actions only for a moment. "If we are quiet maybe she'll go away."
Another louder knock came, "Yelena Belova. If you aren't ready to leave in 30 minutes, I'm going to have to let you go."
"She has her chief of surgery voice out today," Yelena kissed Kate's cheek. "I guess I have to get going." She turned her head slightly, "I'll be ready. Go away."
"I swear. All these sisters want to do is have sex," she heard the red head mumble as she retreated down the hall.
Kate laughed when Yelena's head dropped to her shoulder, "why is she complaining when she's on the receiving end of the orgasms?"
"That is a good question, Kate Bishop."
"So I guess you need to get ready?" She had been dreading Yelena going in for a long shift for days now. The fact that her girlfriend had to be at work for over 48 hours was killing her but at least they made plans for tomorrow.
"Unfortunately but you and Natasha are still planning on coming for a Christmas dinner tomorrow right?"
"Nothing is going to keep me away from a delicious Christmas dinner in the hospital cafeteria," Kate kissed the top of Yelena's head. "Do you want me to bring your Christmas presents to the hospital tomorrow?"
"About that," she felt Yelena's muscle tense. "I was kind of wondering if you maybe wanted to come to Ohio with me, Natasha and Wanda for Russian Christmas."
"You want to take me home to meet your family?"
"Da," she gave a little nod looking up from the safety of Kate's shoulder. "Only if you want to of course. My family, they can be a bit much. You mean so much to me though. I would like for them to know you."
"I would love to spend Christmas with you and your family." She was quiet for only a moment, "do you think your parents will like me?"
"My daddy will love you. My mama… you will grow on her," she smirked. "She has the biggest mama bear complex. Do not worry. I plan to tell them all about you before we get there."
"Are you sure you have to go?" Kate hated that her voice sounded so needy but she wanted more time with her girlfriend. She knew the blonde was so close to saying those three words that she had been dying to say herself but she refused to be the first one to say it. So she stubbornly held her tongue each time those feelings bubbles to the surface. "I mean saving lives is cool and all but naked Christmas snuggling seems way cooler to me."
The little frown came across the doctors face once more, "I am sorry, little hawk but I must go before Wanda comes in and drags my naked ass to the hospital."
Kate laughed at the thought, "what a Christmas treat for all of your patients."
Yelena pecked her lips once more before rolling off of her girlfriend and out of the bed. She didn't bother to cover up before grabbing her clothes and heading to the shower. Kate couldn't take her eyes off of her body as she moved effortlessly around the room. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the brunette shift, "no Kate Bishop. You stay in bed or else I will not make it out of the shower. You get extra handsy in there and we do not have the time."
Kate grumbled and fell back against her pillow, "spoil all my fun."
"Come on, Natasha. They will be waiting for us," Kate was anxiously waiting in the living room already dressed for the cold walk to the hospital. She was more than a little excited to see her girlfriend and even snuck one of her small presents in her pocket to give to Yelena when she saw her.
"Jesus kid. Settle down," Natasha came out from her bedroom, zipping up her coat. "They aren't going to run out of cafeteria food."
"Don't be a smart ass. I'm not going for the food."
Natasha laughed, "calling me names now? My my my how you've gotten comfortable around here." She walked towards the girl and kicked her shoe, "are you coming or are you just going to sit around all day? Our girlfriends are waiting."
Kate groaned, "gods you are so annoying."
"Just the perfect older sister. Come on," she bent down and kissed Lucky's forehead. "Sorry good boy but you can't come this time. We can go on a nice long Christmas walk later." She pulled a dog biscuit out of her coat pocket and slipped it to her favorite puppy. "Lay down and watch some tv. We will be back soon."
"Lucky is going to be huge when we leave."
"Who said we would let Lucky go so easily?" Natasha raised an eyebrow before giving the dog one final forehead kiss and standing. "He's the perfect fit for the family."
"I swear you like the dog more than me."
Another laugh, "I never denied that. You coming?" She was leaning against the open door frame.
"So frustrating," Kate ruffled Lucky's ears before walking past Natasha and out the door.
They walked in comfortable silence for a while before it got the better of Kate. She was never one to enjoy silence when her brain was always working overtime. "So how did you pick the short straw to babysit me over the holiday?"
"I wouldn't call it the short straw. I don't have to put out any fires started by overzealous uncles today. I have a little seniority at the station. I have to work on New Year's Eve though, so that sucks a little."
"But you love it? The job?"
"It has its ups and downs like everything else but I do love it," she looked over at the girl before adding, "I think it would be a good job for you if you were interested."
"Me? Saving lives?" Kate laughed, "doubtful. I'm more likely to need fire rescue than be able to save anyone."
Natasha rolled her eyes, "don't be self deprecating. I know you've saved many lives whether you actually get credit for it or not. I'm not offering you a job just telling you it's an option if you want it."
Kate honestly had no plans for what she was going to do with her life. She knew the vigilante shit would only go so far. She would never give it up if she had her way and technically she had more than enough money with her inheritance after her mother's indictment. She wasn't working at her mother's company but she still got a nice paycheck as acting CEO. She didn't need to work but she wanted something legit for payment. Could she be a firefighter? She highly doubted it but she loved a challenge, "I'll think about it."
"So when are you going to tell my sister that you love her?"
Kate's mouth dropped and her footsteps stopped, "what? Me? Love Yelena? That's just… what?"
"Mmhmm," Natasha smirked, "that was very convincing."
"I'm not going to be that lesbian that confesses her feelings first. No way. It's not happening," Kate started walking again. Her heart starting to flutter with every step getting closer to their destination. "It's only been a few months. I don't want to scare her off."
"I think it's a conversation worth having."
Kate smiled slightly, "she did invite me to Christmas in Ohio."
"Fucking finally," Natasha laughed, "been on her about that for a few weeks now."
"She said she wanted her parents to get to know me. Then she said your mother was a little scary."
"Don't worry about Melina. She only wants the best for Yelena and once she sees how happy you make her daughter then she won't give you too much of a hard time."
Kate and Natasha finally made it to the front of the walkway to the hospital, "do you really think I make her happy?"
"Kid," Natasha shook her head, "I haven't seen Lena this happy since Alexei brought her home from Russia. I know her living with me has been amazing for her but I'm willing to bet you are responsible for at least 76% of her happiness."
Yelena had made her way outside to smoke when she got Kate's message that they were there. She had just got to the front door of the hospital and saw her sister and girlfriend talking by the street. The next thirty seconds were the fastest moments of Yelena's life. "Not talking about me are you?" she yelled at them but she noticed a van approaching the pair of girls when they turned to look at her. Immediately, fear filled her body when she saw it slow to a stop, the sliding door opening. She saw two men jump out. One of them grabbed Kate, throwing her into the van while the other pulled out a gun and shot three rounds. Two went into her sister who crumbled to the ground and the third one whizzed past her head as the shooter jumped into the van as it drove off with Kate inside. "Natasha!!!" Yelena screamed as she ran over to assess the situation. She screamed out to the ER bay for help. "No no no no," this wasn't happening. She fell to her knees besides her sister, putting pressure on the first wound in her abdomen. "I can't find the second hole. Where did they shoot you? Where does it hurt?" She asked as she frantically tried to remove Natasha's jacket. Peter and Cassie were running to join her with a stretcher, a blanket and an orderly to help lift Natasha. They stopped when they got to her side. "She has multiple gunshot wounds. I only found one hole. Three shots fired. Two went into her. She's losing so much blood."
"We got it, Dr. Belova. Go get the chief," Cassie had tried to move Natasha from Yelena's grip which seemed like a futile attempt.
"Do not touch her!" Yelena yelled out at the intern. "I will fix this. I will fix her."
"Yelena," Cassie tried again. "You can't do this. She needs help now. You need to go tell her girlfriend."
"Lena?" Natasha's eyes were fluttering, not quite able to focus on anything.
"I'm here," she tucked a piece of red hair behind her sister's ear. "I'm not leaving you."
"Merry Christmas…I got you bullet wounds."
Yelena knew her sister was trying to make her feel better but with the way Natasha was losing her color and the fact she couldn't keep her eyes open did not cause pleasant feelings in the blonde. "Try not to speak. I am going to fix this."
The last words out of Natasha's mouth before unconsciousness overtook her sent Yelena into another spiral, "where's Kate?"