this feels like a bad time for it to not be peter (wrong number)

running

rosies pov

i rolled out of bed, quickly placing my hands down before my nose smashed into the floor. i had gotten some basic groceries yesterday on my way home from work. i knew wanda wanted me to have meals at the tower with her so i opted for a glass of water and an apple as a way to keep me going through the run. after i had finished, i threw on a pair of black running shorts i've had since i was 12 should this be slightly alarming?, a black sports bra i had gone with my uncle to buy because i needed it for gym needless to say all shopping outings were incredibly awkward, and a plain white t-shirt which appeared 2-3 sizes too big. this wasn't the fit i had intended it to have when i first bought it, however i couldn't just ask my uncle to take me back to the store to return it especially considering i got it in 6 colours, it was also the smallest size as far as i was aware so didn't have many alternatives. i'm still hoping i can grow into it. by the time i was dressed it was already 6:40 where did the time go? i scurried around my apartment in hopes of finding a hair tie. after searching all the couch cushions i finally had one. as i pulled my mass of blonde curls above my head the hairband had to snap. i decided my best bet would be to text wanda due to the fact i didn't like my chances of finding a second.

wanda

rosie:any chance i can borrow a hairband please
i looked around my apartment for 20 minutes and when i finally found one it snapped

wanda:how did it snap?

rosie:i have a lot of hair
a lot

wanda:sure
i'll meet you outside the front entrance at 8
with a sturdy hairband
natashas hair is naturally curly, so she should have one that will work

rosie:awesome
thank you so much
i'm looking forward to seeing you
i have to resume getting ready

wanda:me too
see you later rose <3

rosie:bye wands <3

and with that i set about looking for anything that could be used as a water bottle. looking through the cabinets, i found a water bottle i had had since the age of 8. it was pink and metal with a capacity of 750ml of water. hopefully this would be okay for a 1.5 hour run. maybe they have fountains? on the side of the bottle, roseanne was printed in swirly lettering next to faint scratched out imagery which i knew was once a fairy. i set about filling the bottle to the top. i then started looking for socks. i was able to find one green,blue and yellow stripy sock as well as a neon pink sock and decided these would suffice. finally, i put on my warn down black nike sneakers ,which i had had for a couple of years, and laced them tightly. checking the time on my phone, it was 7:30. i peed quickly and took off towards the avengers compound which peter had thankfully told me the address of.

i got there at 7:42 and decided to sit on a bench outside and wait for wanda, i didn't want to text her i was already there incase she felt rushed so i just sat and could see an impressive looking running track in the distance (i had incredible vision, if i do say so myself) and was also alerted to two men slowly walking up to me. both were incredibly muscular, one in a very tight t-shirt and the other in a sweatshirt with the sleeves rolled up. the blonde was first to notice and tapped his friend on the shoulder nudging him in my direction. as they both reached me and opened there mouths, presumably to talk, i quickly interrupted "hiimrosieipromiseicomeinpeacepleasedontkillmebecauseeventhoughimstrongidontthinkicantakethebothofyouimjustheretoseewanda" i said looking up at the two VERY tall men with a slightly fearful smile
"ahh the infamous rosie"a guy i was soon going to know as sam said
"infamous...wait i did something bad. whatever it is i promise i didn't mean to"i quickly replied"
"okay poor choice of words"he continued to say "dont worry kid you didn't nothing bad...we've just heard a lot about you"
"i would usually say 'all good things i hope' but you already called me infamous so..."this caused both men to chuckle
"dont worry they were good things, hi by the way, i'm sam"
"rosie...i said that already" i said shaking his hand, he chuckled once more
"steve rogers"the blonde said sticking out his hand
"holy guacamole your captain america. wow" i said before even noticing the hand infront of him. as i noticed i shook his hand

wanda then began to emerge from the doors of the compound, right on time "ROSIE!" she shouts before practically launching herself at me, causing me to take a step back to stabilise myself "WANDA!" i said whilst fully embracing the hug. after about a minute, we finally let go. "i see you've met steve and sam"
"that i have"
"pleasure to meet you rosie, see you guys after your run" steve said about to head inside
"later guys"sam added before following him inside

"sorry i got excited to see you, i see all my other friends everyday, so the whole day yesterday i was missing you" wanda said after steve and sam went inside "its no problem, i missed you too"
"ooo here, your hairband" wanda said with a smile, simultaneously handing me a black hair ties. i took it from her hand and flipped my head over. i bundled the heaps of long, blonde curls into a messy bun on my head before securing it. i caught wanda look at my appearance and giggle slightly
"yesterday me,nat and peter were describing you to the rest of the team. i described you as a messy person and your outfit today is proving it"she said still giggling
"hey no need to be mean"i said pouting my bottom lip before taking a moment to look at her active attire. she was wearing a blue marl matching seamless set which involved leggings and a long sleeve cropped top. she paired this with what looked like very fancy running trainers "your running outfits really cool by the way" i said still slightly pointing. this caused wanda to grin
"why thank you, tony stark the billionaire purchased it for me"
"do you have to add 'the billionaire' or did you just decide to"
"you know i just decided to, but i wouldn't be surprised if it was in fine print somewhere in my contract" at this comment i chuckled before stating "are we having a tea party or are we running" which made wanda groan slightly
"we're running, follow me to the track" as we approached the track i was practically in aw at the modern and freshly painted track
"hey do you mind if i lap you, not in a rude way i just can run pretty fast and am very excited to test this track"
"i do not mind at all" she replied. and with that we both took of running at our individual pace. at some point i would join wanda briefly on a bench to take sips of water and because of this, and our talking at the beginning, we decided it was best to stop at 10:00. natasha said she was watching and we both have no idea how closely she meant, best to not take chances.