Ghost

Chapter Thirty Nine

                                      Nats POV

So they aren't a thing and it's all been in my head. Well mostly. So Spencer is available. I wouldn't be crossing any lines by asking her out. Well, I guess I should ask Yelena first, I don't want to intrude on their friendship either.

   Wait a damn minute. So all those times I thought I was crazy thinking Spencer was flirting, she was actually flirting.. right?

   "So, wait. You're just friends? And there's no feelings?" I know I'm repeating myself but I want to be sure, ya, know?

   They both shake their heads as Spencer responds, "there was definitely some heavy flirting at first but our relationship grew as friends and I wouldn't have it any other way. I know we may tease each other a bit now but we're just comfortable in a friendly way, ya know?"

   I actually let out a breath, which earns me a smirk from Yelena. I send her a glare before turning my attention back to Spencer. "So.. were you.. actually flirting with me before?" I say a little unsure.

   "Yes, love," that smirk. "Wait, so you thought I was flirting with you while dating Yelena?" She sounds kind of hurt.

   "Well no, not really. I thought it was all in my head and you just had a flirty personality?" I make it into a question because it sounds kind of bad now that I'm saying it out loud.

   "Ouch. Glad you think so highly of me."

   "No! That's not how I meant it. I, I just thought that like.. ugh I guess I was just hoping.." I'm stumbling over my words because I don't know how to get out of this. Help me!

       She laughs. "Oh, so you were hoping I was flirting with you while dating your sister?" She's full on messing with me now.

   I give up, letting out a sigh. "I don't know. I wasn't sure what was happening. I thought you were together, but maybe not?"

   "Hey, relax. I'm just messing. You don't really know me and didn't know the situation. No one is holding anything against you." I want to know you though, in so many ways..

   "Well.." Yelena starts.

   Spencer glares at her, quirking her eyebrow in a challenge.

   "No we don't hold it against you. It's kind of funny. Especially since we don't think about each other like that at all."

    I can breath. They don't hate me and Spencer didn't pick up on the fact I said I hoped she was flirting with me. Even though I kind of hoped she did.

   Should I make a move? Yes. Nope, have to talk to Yelena first. And maybe the flirting really is just sort of her personality and I'm still just reading into this wrong. What am I going to do anyway? I leave in a week.

   "So, you were hoping I was flirting with you, huh?" And that brings me right out of my thoughts.

   "Uh.. maybe"

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                                     Yelenas POV 

   I am finding this whole interaction highly entertaining. It's clear they both want each other. Nat didn't do anything because she thought we were together, which makes sense now. I could have sworn she swooned the first time she saw her at our parents place.

   Spencer.. well she was flirting the whole time. Just thought Nat didn't want to act on it. Of course it's all just harmless, right? I mean Nat will be leaving and Spencer won't risk dating another avenger.