Y/n's POV:
My peaceful sleep was disturbed by loud noises of what sounded like furniture being carried and dragged but it wasn't from my house, groaning I rolled over my back and tried to go back to sleep but the noises kept getting louder with men shouting at one another and laughing obnoxiously added, what a great way to start my fucking day.
A lady moved in just next to my apartment, I wasn't aware that it was for rent or sale but it's none of my business so I just dismissed it from my thoughts.
Nat and I are eating breakfast talking about whatever and preparing for our day it's my day off but Nat has work so I'll be alone here for a while. We are trying our best to ignore the noises outside but then we heard a knock, I'm wearing something more decent so I volunteered to see who's at the door "are you expecting anyone?" Nat asked making her way upstairs in my bedroom to change "no, not really..."
I opened the door and was greeted by a blonde woman who I've never seen before "Hi! I'm Cillian Shaw I just moved in and thought I'd say hi and also here" she greeted enthusiastically handing me a bouquet of yellow tulips and smiling brightly at me "You don't have to but thanks, I'm Y/n by the way and welcome to the neighborhood" as I introduced myself I noticed her gaze shifted from me to my back I turned around following her gaze to see Natasha standing at the bottom of the stairs now fully clothed, her hands on her hips, glaring firmly at Cillian who gave her a tight lip smile "oh this is my girlfriend Nat" she made her way to us and I put my hand on her back reassuringly "babe this is Cillian she just moved in next door." Breaking the tension between the two "Hi Cillian nice to meet you" Nat emphasized her name and shakes her hand while the blonde woman gave her yet another awkward smile "I still have lots to do so I better get going, it was nice meeting you both. Oh and I'm so sorry for the noise" we took turns in shaking her hand but I was stunned when she pulled me in for a brief hug making Natasha grimace and clear her throat. Cillian released me then walked back to her house midway there she looked back at me and waved smiling making Natasha roll her eyes.
"They're ugly..." Nat mumbled almost inaudible as I closed the door with the tulips still in hand "hey be nice...she just moved in" I went to the kitchen to put the flowers in a vase replacing the sunflowers Tasha gave me, they're withering anyway. "I don't mean her, I'm talking about the flowers... And really? You're replacing my sunflowers with that?" My girlfriend scoffed annoyed which I find amusing "someone's jealous..." My singsong tone annoyed her more, crossing her arms and furrowing her brows she said "No. I'm not jealous" her tone is firm but it sounds like she's trying to convince herself more than me, I cocked a brow smirking at her making her roll her eyes and dropping her hands to her sides letting out a deep breath. She collected her belongings in a hurry almost ready for work and I was watching her from where I am seated cause I find it really entertaining when she roam around.
"I need to go! Bye love you!" I heard the door open but never close I was about to go and check but Tasha is already making her way back "forgot something?" I asked sitting back on the couch "I don't know, am I forgetting something?" She questioned back now standing on the back of the couch, I just shrugged in response clicking the play button on the remote to continue the show I'm watching.
Natasha placed her hands on my shoulders making me tilt my head back and rest it on the crest rail to look at her that we're now both upside down then her hands moved to my neck making their way up to my cheeks where her thumb caressed it gently, I snaked my hands on the back of her neck and pulled her in for a sweet long kiss. "You are running late" I whispered as I know when things got heated she won't be leaving this house anytime soon but she needs to go to work and she knows that too.
"I'll see you later?" I asked as I walked her out the door "Yeah sure I'll just have to get some things from my place then I'll come here, should I bring dinner?" I leaned on the frame watching her unlock the car "Nah, I'll cook for us tonight" she always loves it when I'm cooking plus it's not healthy if we are always eating take-outs "alright see you later, I love you"
"I love you too, drive safely!" My response made her smile widely, I waited till she drives out of the neighborhood before closing the door, I saw Cillian waving at me with that bright smile, I waved back then made my way in the house and started cleaning before lounging around waiting for my girlfriend to come back.
Time skip
Natasha called in to inform me that she can't come over tonight, Fury gave her a shitload of work, evaluating the new agents as well as training them and sorting out their files, tho I offered I'd keep her company but she refused. She sounds agitated in the call but she reassured me she was fine that we'll see each other tomorrow.
I was disappointed but I understand so instead of cooking a nice dinner I decided to go out, I tried to invite Wanda but she's busy moving into a new home with Vision while Yelena and Luciane are out for a date. Finishing up getting ready, unplugging some appliances, and turning off the lights. I made my way outside and locked my front door unlocking my car I saw Cillian sitting on her porch with a distraught face "Hey Cillian, everything alright?" By the looks of her outfit, it seems like she's going on a date so why the long face? "Hey Y/n, I'm fine just got stood up by this jerk I met yesterday" She said nonchalantly the bubbly and bright lady from this morning is nowhere in sight, I feel bad for her and I'd feel even worse if I left her here "Wanna come with me instead?" My offer took her attention from picking on her nails I can see she's hesitating but then I saw the corner of her lips twitched upward and said "won't your girlfriend mind?" This reminds me of their awkward encounter this morning, sure, Tasha appears to not like Cillian but I can't just leave her here I'll just talk to her about this later, I know Tasha won't make a fuss out of this, right? "I'm sure she won't, so are you up for it or you good here?"
"I guess I could use some company...where are we going anyway?"
"Yeah moping around doesn't suit you so well and actually I don't know" I hopped in the driver's seat while Cillian sat on the passenger seat next to me
"You don't know where you're going then why did you even go out?"
"You got anything in mind?" I asked as I started the car
"I really wanna get drunk tonight so what about that bar downtown? I think it's called Chester's Place, yeah that one."
"Uh okay... we can do that... but can we at least go get something to eat first?" I chuckled masking my nervousness, out of all the bars in New York why does it have to be that bar.
I drove us to a diner near the bar so we won't have to travel that far to get there. Cillian and I are getting to know each other over the meal I've learned that she was from Brooklyn and moved here to be an English teacher she also lives alone no family or partner. When our meal came to an end she pushed to pay but I refused saying it's my treat. We made our way to the bar, I dropped her off at the entrance while I find a place to park, I thought I saw Natasha's bike but the parking place was too dark and I can't make out the plate number, surely not only my girlfriend owns that kind of bike right? Plus she used her car this morning and she's working right now so there's no way she'll be here.
I got out of my car and met up with Cillian but I'm having this weird feeling of being watched or maybe it's just my anxiety cause remembering the last time I've been here, it didn't go pretty well and I do not want to relive that night ever again "everything alright Y/n?" Asked Cillian as we stand in line "yeah of course".
A couple of drinks later my uneasiness is thrown out of the window, I'm enjoying Cillian's company and the music, some bartenders kept staring at me making the blonde woman with me think that they're interested in me but I know all too well that isn't the case.
"Can I buy you a drink, pretty woman?" A guy in probably his mid-thirties approached us slurring with his words
"No thanks"
"I'm good"
We both said in unison making the man let out a groan swaying in his feet, he put his arms around my shoulder to keep himself steady "oh come on!! Have fun with me ladies, I'll take care of you both tonight" he hiccups giggling, tightening his grip on me "hey let her go!" Cillian tried to shove the man but he's too big and she's already drunk and wobbling, the man's free hand found its way on my upper thigh, I sat there frozen as the memories from three months ago resurfaced in my brain.
The man pressed himself against me trapping me in place while Cillian is still trying to get him off me "FUCKING HELL! STOP STARING AND HELP US!!" she shouted at the bartender who's - like the last time - didn't move a muscle and just watched. The man's hand moved upper on my inner thigh but before it could go any further I felt him being yanked from me his weight is completely off of me now and finally I can move again but all I can do is cry.
"Hey baby look at me, it's me, Tasha, you're safe now let's get you home alright? Come on" I didn't know what was happening, why is Natasha here and how did Cillian manage to pin that man down who's now unconscious on the floor
Natasha dragged me out of the bar with Cillian trailing behind us talking to someone on the phone probably the police.
The drive back was silent but I can see Natasha glaring at Cillian from the rear mirror who's sitting in the back seat of my car while I stayed silent with the memories of tonight and from three months ago plaguing my head.
When we got back to my neighborhood Natasha didn't go all the way thru my house but only dropped Cillian at hers "I'm so sorry for what happened Y/n, I wish I could've done more to help you" she leaned forward placing her hand on my shoulder but when I flinched she retracted immediately, I just nodded acknowledging her apology she bid her goodnight to us and went home.
"Do you want to go back to your place or should I drive to mine?"
"Can we go to yours please, I don't really wanna be here" I replied looking straight out on the road
Natasha didn't speak any word from the drive home till we arrived at her house and went to bed, she's sleeping soundly next to me but I just can't seem to close my eyes cause every time I did, I see their faces and I can feel their hands on me, so here I am watching my girlfriend sleep.
A few minutes later I felt my eyes begin to drop and sleep take over my body but as soon as I did the five agents plus the man earlier this evening showed up calling my name some sounds mad and threatening while the others sounded lifeless making me panic.
I jolt awake with tears running freely down my face as I wail, the sudden movement made Tasha sit up as well "Y/n, love what's wrong?"
"They're here Tasha...they're here..." I repeated over and over again and I didn't notice I was trembling until Natasha took my hands in hers pulling me in her embrace, I whimpered and cried in her arms repeating the words"they're here...they're going to take me...they're coming for me" discarding my girlfriend's questions and reassurances till I fall asleep again.
A/n:
I feel like y'all are gonna hate me in the next few chapters,so here I am apologizing in advance!! Anyway, thanks for the reads!!
See ya til next!
-Ms.J. 🦋🌼