𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍. | ❛ Avengers. ❜

JAMIE STOOD BESIDE A GLASS WINDOW, her back leaned against the glass beam as she chatted with Helen at the newly constructed Avengers Compound. She held a kind smile as she listened to her talking about their new ideas for the place. After the fall of Sokovia, she was back on the headquarter and surpisingly befriended the geneticist. She was cautious at the beginning, since last time they interacted Jamie had her in a chokehold. Helen had always grew a likning to the Heroine and she told her that it was a accident—which it was, but a part of her still felt horrible.

     "I think it's great with what you guys have done with the place." Jamie complimented, a soft smile reaching her eyes as she watched her smile back. They kept going back and forth until she was left alone at the hall, her eyes searching for her students—now employees.

     Jamie stifled a laugh, watching Robin hitting Steve with her water bottle. She shook her head, watching the pair with amusement. They were an odd pair, and she was finally convinced with the stories they told her. With what she's seen through her life, she believed them. Tony did too, having been doing multiple research and ending up hiring them in the end. He told her that they were good to the team, explaining how they had a lot of knowledge on other beings and other crucial information.

     A pair of hands covered Jamie's eyes, pulling her away from her thoughts. She jumped, a small gasp emitting from her lips as she heard a giggle behind her. She chuckled, pulling her hands away, meeting Wanda's grin. "Hey."

     "Hi." Wanda greeted, a smile resting her face, but she could see it was forced.

     Jamie's stomach churned, Pietro's death lingering inside her mind. She gave her another simper, resting her hand to her shoulder. "How are you doing?" she asked, her eyes tinted with warmth.

     The young woman gulped, feeling her throat tighten. She covered her misery with another smile, resting her hand on top of hers, feeling her warm touch. "I'm fine, really." she lied through her teeth, watching her smile faltened.

     "You don't need to pretend around me, Wands." she softly reminded, holding her hand.

     Wanda nodded her head, feeling tears well inside her eyes. She sniffled. "I know. I just—uh, I need some time, if that's okay for you, Jamilla." she stuttered out, feeling heat flood her cheeks.

     Jamie's eyes softened. She nodded her head. "Of course. Take all the time you need, hun. Hey, come here." she cooed, taking her into her arms.

     They stayed like that for a moment, before pulling away. Jamie's eyes trailed over her figure, noticing her new attire. Her eyes lit up. "You got a suit!" she gushed, a wide smile reaching her eyes.

     Wanda broke into an excited laugh. She did a small twirl, showing her the whole outfit. "I did, what do you think?" she shyly asked, internarly cursing for her crimson cheeks.

     Jamie clasped her hands together with a grin. "It looks amazing. You look amazing!" she beamed, laughing at the end.

     Wanda gave her another smile, but faltered. "I love talking with you, but the others need me. I'll see you later for our movie night." she said, an apologetic look etched onto her face.

     The Heroine gently scooted her away, giving her a smile. "Right, sorry. I shouldn't keep you up. I'll see you tonight, Wands." she bid her goodbye, adding a wink at the end.

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     Natasha dozed off, staring at the wall with a thoughtful look on her face. She heard a door close shut, but she didn't move an inch, already knowing who it is. "You want to keep staring at the wall, or do you want to go to work? I mean, it's a pretty interesting wall." she heard Steve say, making her turn around with a scoff.

     "I thought you and Tony were still gazing into each other's eyes. How do we look?" The Russian assassin retorted as Steve handed her a tablet.

     As she walked beside Steve, Jamie appeared beside the redhead. "Well, we're not the '27 Yankees." she interjected, watching them turn their head to her, a smile forming their faces as they acknowledged her presence.

     Natasha pressed her lips together. "We've got some hitters." she read, holding the tablet into her hands before handing it to Jamie.

     "They're good. They're not a team." Steve added.

     "Let's beat 'em into shape." Natasha said, a smirk forming her face.

     As they busted through the halls, the doors opened as they gathered Rhodes in his suit, Vision, Sam in his Falcon suit, and lastly, Wanda in a new outfit. "Avengers."