Covert Affair | Natasha Romanoff

Chapter 25: Honey Im Home

The soft glow of the setting sun cast a warm hue across the spacious apartment, turning the bustling cityscape outside into a serene backdrop for the evening. Natasha and Zero stepped through the doorway. "Honey, I'm home" Zero stated with a giggle.

To the right of the apartment stood Fury and Maria their laughter mingling with the clatter of pots and pans. It was a scene that felt oddly domestic, a stark departure from the chaos of their usual lives.

Natasha couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of Fury, dressed down in casual attire that seemed more befitting of a suburban dad than the formidable leader of SHIELD. It was a rare glimpse behind the stoic facade he often presented to the world, and Natasha found herself smiling in amusement.

"Look who decided to grace us with their presence," Fury quipped "Hey J-" he began, but mid-sentence, his eyes flicked over to Natasha, realization dawning on him. "Hello, Agent Zero, Natasha" he corrected himself smoothly.

As Maria turned around, she carefully placed a picture frame on the nearby shelf face down, ensuring it faced away from Natasha's line of sight. The photograph captured a moment with Coulson, Jenna, Fury, and Maria seated on the couch, each with a lightsaber watching starwars (It was Coulson idea).

With a subtle glance at Natasha silently acknowledging Maria's movement.

As the four gathered in the kitchen, a cozy atmosphere enveloped them, the clinking of utensils and the aroma of sizzling steak filling the air. Fury and Maria took charge, effortlessly moving around each other as they prepared the ingredients for dinner.

Zero couldn't resist a mischievous grin as she watched Natasha, who hovered uncertainly near the stove. "Do you not know how to cook?" she teased.

Natasha shot her a mock-offended look, "Of course, I know how to cook," she retorted, her confidence unshaken. "I just prefer not to..." casting a knowing glance at Fury, who raised an eyebrow in amusement. "So all those microwave meals in your dorm was cooking?" he echoed.

As Maria chuckled at their banter, Zero couldn't resist joining in on the fun. She grabbed Natasha's hand and dragged her over to the potatoes, handing her a knife"Here, you can help me with the fries. " she teased, trying to make Natasha feel involved with the family dynamic.

"You are good with your hands, no?" Zero asked innocently.

"Wouldn't you want to know?" she quipped, earning a laugh from Maria and Fury.

Jenna shaking her head realizing what they mean"You guys are impossible".

Zero eventually grew tired from all the activity. She plopped herself down on the kitchen counter, grabbing a handful of fries to snack on while she observed the others at work.

Natasha couldn't help but notice, "Putting in a lot of team effort there, I see," she remarked.

Zero flashed a mischievous grin in response, "Hey, a girl gets tired," she quipped, shrugging nonchalantly as she continued to munch on her fries. she couldn't resist teasing Natasha by offering her one of the fries.

Natasha accepted the fry with a chuckle, her eyes sparkling with amusement as she leaned in to take a bite. But just as she was about to reach for it, Zero playfully pulled the fry away with a mischievous grin. Natasha looked at her with an open mouth gasping, Zero laughed and popped the fry into her own mouth.

Zero attempted to feed her another fry, only to playfully pull it away once more. This time, Natasha leaned into her, closing the distance between them as Zero backed her head into the cabinet, unable to retreat any further.

A mischievous smirk played on Natasha's lips as she bit the fry from Zero's hand, her gaze locking with Zero's as a soft blush spread across her cheeks as she moved back into the kitchen as if nothing happened. Leaving Zero sitting there with her face flushed.