Saving Natasha

PART 10: LEMONS AND ORANGES

AVAS POV

Ok. I need to calm down, i need to breath. Stop crying Ava!! Natasha needs you. Ok, Flynn has natasha, he couldn't have done it on his own though, he's useless. He, he must have hired somebody, but who. Who would help him kidnap natasha, she's so kind and skilled. Ugh i need to clear my mind, pretend she wasn't natasha, pretend she wasn't the most important person in my life

This is just another case, i need to forget natasha, ok. Breath, in, out, in, out,

Ill take a shower that will calm me down. I found the bathroom and a towel. I pulled my long brown hair out of the messy bun it was in and let the hot water wash away all my tears. I stood there for a few minutes, trying to clear my mind. The hum from the shower was soothing and the feeling of the water splashing on my body soon calmed me down.

I was about to turn off the shower, when I saw natashas shampoo. I grabbed it and quickly opened the lid, the sweet smell of lemons and oranges greeted me, the smell of natasha. This nearly made me cry, but i vowed to my self, right then and there, while natasha was in danger, i would never cry, not until she was safely in my arms and i in hers, only then could i let myself cry

I used the shampoo, lathering it through my long hair, savouring the smell. I shut my eyes and remembered.

It was about 5 years ago, i was young, so was natasha. We had just started practice, i was new, but i had grown extremely close to her. I lunged at her but she quickly and easily dodged my feeble attack, I wasn't expecting it though and fell straight down onto the mat.

I sat there crossing my arms in front of my chest. I was defiant and stubborn, i still am, natasha stood in front of me laughing

"This isn't fair" i complained " you're older than me and you have more experience"

" that's why we practice" she responded calmly " what do you think some HYDRA thug is gonna care that youre only a little girl

"I'm not little!!" I growled, she new i hated being called little,

I jumped up off the ground and ran at her again, and she stepped out of my way, easily. I somehow ended up back on the floor, but this time i didnt want to get up

Natasha giggled at me, "what's so funny!" I said grumpily

"You" she said with a smile

She sat down on the mat beside me, i had an idea, i tried to pin her down, but she was too good for me and she had me pinned in seconds. I was shocked, she laughed at the expression on my face. She jumped up

"Always be prepared titch" she said calmly. I jumped up and ran at her, but instead of easily jumping out of the way, she spun around and turned the attack into her own. She spun me round and gave me a huge hug. Natashas fiery hair hung in front of my face. I took a deep breath, it smelt so great. I suddenly dropped to my knees and flipped her over my head. She somehow landed on her feet, but she looked surprised.

She laughed at the pride and pure joy on my face at having slightly surprised her. It's one of my favourite memories

I reached my arm out of the shower and grabbed the mask lying with the rest of my clothes, i quickly washed it using the shampoo. The smell of it relaxed me and helped me remember all the things natasha had taught me. I rinsed it off and stepped out of the shower.

I hurried out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel and hung the mask over the radiator to dry. I grabbed a hair dryer and started to dry my hair as I tried to come up with a plan, I looked at myself in the mirror

I looked tired, i was tired, the last month had been stressful and full of worry.

I sat in silence as i dried my hair, just staring at myself, my ocean blue eyes, my sharp cheek bones, my rounded nose that was slightly crooked, my full lips, the natural colour i got in my cheeks when i was cold.

Once my hair was dry i went back to the bathroom to get my clothes, they were dirty and ripped. I threw them back on the floor and went to natashas closet, i pulled out a neatly folded pair of black jeans and a black tank top.I quickly pulled them on and grabbed my mask before heading downstairs. i passed the kitchen trying to ignore what was behind the door, i grabbed one of natashas coats, and opened the door.

I pulled my hair over to one side to try and hide my face and i got a strong wave of lemons and oranges, i smiled to myself. I pulled the door shut and left. I kept the mask folded in my pocket. It would look suspicious to walk around with a mask on.