New Recruit

Switching Positions (Chapter 8)

*Y/N*

And just like that, it's 8:30am. You did your best to sleep last night but overthinking is one of your many skills. Eventually you were able to fall asleep but it clearly was not enough. It's been 5 days since your outing with Wanda and it has become painfully obvious that she is avoiding you. She hasn't said more than 2 words to you since coming back home, but you have no idea why.

With heavy eyes, you muster all of your willpower to roll out of bed and throw on some sweats, keeping the shirt you slept with on. You quickly fix your hair and make your way out of your room.

The tower is always really quiet in the mornings. People don't tend to come out of their rooms or hang out in common areas until the early afternoon, doing their own thing unless a group training session has been scheduled. Expecting to see nobody in the kitchen you groggily make your way there, ready to make yourself a coffee. Spending time in your head as you autopilot-ed yourself to the kitchen, you suddenly look up and are met with bright green eyes staring at you. Not sure if you were startled or if you were just nervous by her presence in particular, but you found yourself jumping back a little once you realized you weren't alone.

"Shit, you scared me Wanda. I didn't expect anyone to be in here." Trying to play off the fact you jumped at the sight of her, you continue into the kitchen trying to act normal. "Sorry." she replies bluntly.

Wow, a woman of few words.

"I am going to make some coffee, would you like any?"

"No."

What the hell is happening?

"Ok... well if you want, I'm going to train a little later and you can join?" You ask, trying to catch a vibe of what is going on.

You had a great time with Wanda when she joined you at Alias. You both opened up and learned more about each other and got really comfortable with one another. When you got back to the tower her demeanor changed toward you but you chalked it up to all of the drinks you both had. But the alcohol induced regret/embarrassment should have passed by now. It's been days of this, of her avoiding you and saying as little as possible to you when she is forced to even say anything at all.

"No thanks."

Another blunt reply. After this response she takes a piece of fruit from the counter and leaves the kitchen altogether without another word.

Trying to shake off the interaction you continue making your coffee. You pull out two mugs and pour coffee in both. In one you put a little creamer, and in the second you put a spoonful of sugar. Giving them both a stir, you take a sip of the mug with creamer in it and make your way back to your wing of the tower. Walking past your door, you stop and knock 3 times on the room next to yours, waiting to hear a response.

"Go away!" a grumpy voice responds to your knocks. You smile and walk inside. "Good morning to you too, Yelena." She pushes herself up the bed, her back now against the headboard, and rubs her eyes. "What time is it?" She asks. "It's 8:45am. I'm here waking you up like we talked about so we can train by 9:30am. Now take your coffee and start getting up." You hand her the coffee you made for her.

"Thanks for making me coffee, but I am still going to kick your ass in training today." She takes a sip of the coffee, and shakes her head in enjoyment to let you know that it was perfect. "Yeah, in your dreams." You smile.

Sitting in Yelena's room, drinking your coffees and chatting takes up the next 15 minutes of your time. Once you both take your last sip she wastes no time in throwing a pillow at your head and telling you to get out. "I need to change so I'll meet you in the training room by 9:30am." You catch the pillow she threw at you and toss it back in her direction. "Ok Ms. Grumpy. I'll see you there soon." You grab her mug and close the door behind you. As soon as the door closes, you can hear music coming from her room. Smiling, you make your way back to the kitchen to put the mugs in the dishwasher and go back to your room to change into some workout clothes. The entire time you are getting ready, you listen to Yelena's music through the wall.