Wednesday, 24th June 2009

"Hey, I got you some food." Micheal voiced, quietly opening the doors. Maria perked her head up from her book as Natasha sat quietly and tried with as little movement as possible. Maria did the same a second later as Micheal handed them their food.

Irmina still hasn't woken up for 16 hours.

"How is she?"

"Warm." Irmina croaked as her eyes fluttered open. The three agents paused with their food and whipped their heads to the German. The two agents shifted away, but she had to stop them. She liked how warm she felt. "Stay a little longer, please."

"Sure, but you need to eat," Maria replied.

"Hm...How long was I out?"

"About a day," Micheal answered.

"16 hours." Natasha corrected. Irmina quirked up her eyebrow and sat up, winching in pain. Her body was covered in bandages and bruises all over. Maria supported her with one hand.

"Wow, I never thought I'd be half naked in bed with two women with no shirts." Irmina teased while the two agents rolled their eyes, and Micheal handed her a shirt, eyes shut closed. "I'm pretty sure you have already seen me naked; no need to close your eyes."

"I feel rude."

"Be rude," Irmina chuckled before groaning in pain. "Have the bandages changed?"

"Nope, we should change it now." Maria got up as she placed her food down, and Micheal rushed out to get some bandages or anything needed to change out from the old ones. Maria helped to unwrap the old bandages while Natasha fed them little by little. Finally, she had to jab Irmina's wounds to get her to eat.

"These are going to leave scars." Irmina sighed, scratching her head and looking down at her body before Natasha fed another spoonful of rice. Irmina gave her a distasteful look before commenting with her mouth full. "I would not have you feed me ever again."

"Shut up and chew with your mouth close."

"Like children."

"You shut up." The two assassins said, glaring before one winching and the other shoving another spoonful of dinner into the Commander's mouth. Maria cursed under her breath while Irmina groaned in pain as Natasha was pleased and Micheal entered with the stuff.

"Gorgeous boobs," Micheal muttered before his eyes widened and he turned around. Irmina laughed before winching in pain, and Maria and Natasha chuckled softly. "Sorry! I-i didn't—I couldn't help—I'm going to shut up and leave now. I will get you more dinner and drinks."

"He's cute. Sadly not my type." Irmina remarked before being forced to turn on her chest. "Really?"

"You have exit wounds." Maria urged as she helped Irmina, receiving an eye roll. Irmina made a silent request for Natasha to have some dinner. Natasha scoffed before having a spoonful of spread.

"Want to hear a short and sweet story of the tattoos?"

"Um, sure. If you want." Natasha replied.

"The Swastika was after my father's death, and then the Hydra was right before the serum." Irmina sighed, snuggling further into the pillows. "I belonged to them, and as long as I have these, I will always be their weapon."

"I will help you get rid of them; I promise you that." Maria declared, tapping her shoulder and letting her know she was done. Irmina chuckled in response before sitting up, and Natasha passed her a shirt. "You're my partner."

"Thanks, partner, I supposed." Maria rolled her eyes, whacking her shoulder. Micheal sat at the foot of the bed and handed her a bowl of udon. Irmina hummed a thank you before taking a sip of the soup.

The group had their dinner and got to know each other. Tanaka checked on them, well, mostly Irmina because of her injuries. Irmina thanked the doctor for his help and dinner, while Tanaka scolded her for giving him extra work and eating his food. The two shared a laugh, and Tanaka said he was glad that Irmina was better and alive all these years.

~

Irmina snuggled close to Natasha while pulling Maria closer. Natasha woke up slightly, turning towards Irmina and pulled her close. Maria exhaled into the back of her neck and wrapped her arms around Irmina's body. Natasha drifted back to sleep.

"Romanov, you alright?" Irmina whispered against her neck. Natasha jolted awake, gasping for air. "Hey, hey, you're safe," Irmina whispered, snuggling into Natasha's neck. Natasha gripped onto Irmina, whimpering. "You're safe."

"I-i", Natasha stuttered as her eyes flickered around the room. Irmina shushed her and changed their positions. "I'm-"

"You're safe with me." Irmina declared, knowing that Natasha was trained to not show fear, being a Black Widow and all. She let Natasha scratch her and grip tightly onto her. Irmina winched in pain from her wounds and Natasha. The Russian took note and tried to get away, apologised, but Irmina pulled her close. "I'm okay. You're okay. Just try not to wake Maria up. She seems too grumpy if I wake her up abruptly."

Natasha chuckled softly into her neck as the tension left her body. Irmina smiled and held onto the younger woman tighter. Maria stirred in her sleep and pulled onto Irmina, pulling her closer. Irmina let out a sigh and stayed close to the woman.

Irmina enjoyed the warmth she received from the two agents. More like, she loved it. She was as safe as when she was in her mother's womb. She enjoyed sleeping more and she relaxed more with them. Micheal is still in the equation with her family and Sato. Irmina realised that she slept better with someone close, someone she knew and trusted.

Natasha Romanov, for the first time in her life, felt safe. She enjoyed the cold and safety Irmina offered.

On the other hand, Maria slept like a baby and enjoyed Irmina's presence. She didn't have as much trauma as the other two in the same bed. But the stresses of being Nick Fury's second were taking a toll on her. She liked Irmina because of her carefree nature. Irmina balances it. The Commander knew that she be taken care of by her first and only partner.

Micheal was however uncomfortable in the sofa chair he was sleeping in. He put himself there even though Irmina urges him to sleep in his bed or a makeshift bed on the floor. But he insisted. Now he is uncomfortable but sleeping peacefully. He and Irmina connected to one another on another level. They shared more common interests than they thought. Irmina became protective of him.

This time around, out of the ice, Irmina enjoyed it more than she ever did. She is free, for starters. Second, she had her family and new friends. Lastly, she was able to live a life. One not so far from what she wanted.

~

Thursday, 25th June 2009

Irmina woke up to one redhead on top of her with a frown on her face and another brunette hugging tightly onto her with nothing but peace shown on her face. Irmina sighed and smiled as she stayed in her position and did some reflecting.

"Morning," Maria groaned as she buried her head into Irmina's shoulder.

"Morning." Irmina returned the greeting as she unconsciously, lightly glided her fingers along Maria's arm.

"You feeling better?" Maria asked as she enjoyed the soft touches from Irmina.

"Yes in a sense. My entire body hurts, however."

"No shit. That's what you get, jumping in front of an AK-47."

Natasha stirred as she slowly woke up to the sunrise shining into the room. Irmina chuckled when Natasha snuggled deeper into her neck. Irmina shuts her eyes slowly, welcoming and enjoying the sensation. It's just what she liked.

"Morning sunshine," Maria chuckled as she propped herself up.

"I usually like the mornings but after staying in bed for so long, it's sucks," Natasha remarked as Micheal fell off the chair that was meant to be comfortable for sitting, not sleeping.

"Morning," Irmina teased.

"Good morning, I'm okay," Micheal groaned as he stretches on the floor. "Never thought I would wake up to three women staring at me."

"A first for anything Lieutenant." Irmina joked before a punch to the ribs courtesy of Natasha. Irmina choked out a pained noise, leaning onto Maria. Maria glared at her subordinate as she felt around the bandages. Irmina shy away from the touch, causing Maria to pull away and apologised. "Sorry not really used to you yet."

"Really? After sharing a bed with me?"

"As I said, buy me a drink and you'll see."

"I will shoot you and I don't care that you're already hurt," Maria stated while Natasha snorted and Micheal stared at her in disbelief. Irmina gave her an unimpressed face before whacking her thigh.

"Ouch. Breakfast?" Irmina quirked a smile before looking at her bandages.

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a/n

I'm so sorry for being late again

and the short chapter

having two books was not that fun to handle

but hey i like yall and gonna keep updating

also

i have a lot of assignments and exams in two weeks

so grinding season ;-;

anyways

hoped you enjoy

and have a great day/night

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