Chapter 9

It was Saturday, the day of Nat's blind date. Nat told you how she still hadn't told Steve about it even when they met in their dreams. You were currently at Nat's room, waiting for Pepper to come so you all could start doing Nat's hair and makeup. You weren't very experienced in makeup so you figured that you would be the one to do the hair and Pepper could do the makeup.

A few minutes later, Pepper arrived. You haven't met her yet as she was very busy and couldn't always visit the tower. She opened the door of Nat's room with a soft smile on her face. You noticed the elegant air around her and the mature features on her face and you immediately liked her.

"Hey girls, am I late?" Pepper asked, coming in to hug Nat. She turned to you with a smile.

"I believe we haven't met before. I'm Pepper but you can call me Pep although I think you know me already" she said, offering her hand which you took with a smile.

"Ah yes, I'm a big fan of you," you said, trying to appear calm although you felt like screaming your head off. Pepper Potts is right in front of you!

"I've been told about your situation by Tony," Pepper said with a knowing look on her face.

You only nodded as a reply before Pepper pulled Nat in front of the vanity table. "Have you picked out your dress today?" Pepper asked, putting foundation on Nat's face.

The agent nodded. "It's a beautiful dress," she said. You notice the nervous look on Nat's face so you decided to encourage her.

"you'll be okay Nat. Don't be nervous. You are literally Natasha Romanoff. You'll be okay" you said, patting Nat on the shoulders. She smiled gratefully before regaining her composure.

You and Pepper finally finished. Pepper told Nat to change into her dress. You didn't know what the dress looked like and neither Pepper. You fiddled with your fingers, feeling excited to see what dress she chose. Nat came out of the closet, wearing a gorgeous little black dress that hugged every curve in her body. You suddenly thought that black really is Nat's color.

"That makes your boobs look amazing" Pepper commented which made you laugh.

"And your butt" you added and Pepper nodded, completely agreeing. Nat rolled her eyes at the two of you while chuckling.

"So, do you know who your date is?" you asked.

Nat shook her head. "Pepper won't tell me anything about him," she said.

"It's a blind date. Of course, I'm not gonna tell you anything. But do not worry. He is an amazing man" Pepper said.

"He's very lucky he gets to see you in that dress," you said, looking at Nat again, completely crushing on her at that moment.

"I can also fight in this dress. Just in case something happens" Nat said, stretching her leg to demonstrate.

"Of course, typical Nat," you said, rolling your eyes.

"Poor Steve" you suddenly commented.

Nat scoffed. "Please don't mention him right now. My night is going to be ruined before it even starts" she said and you and Pepper giggled.

"Sorry, sorry," you said.

Pepper looks at the clock on the wall, noticing that it was almost time for Nat's date. She stood up which made you also stand up. "Your date is probably waiting right now, you should go. Happy is going to drive you" she said.

"It's fine. Won't being late make a fashionable entrance. I mean imagine Nat walking to the table looking like she's in a hurry in THAT dress. The man would fall in love immediately" you said which made Nat and Pepper laugh.

Nat ruffled your hair. "Not if I'm an hour late. I should go" she said, grabbing her purse and slipping on to her black stilettos.

The three of you walked out of the room and through the living room where Nat's attire didn't go unnoticed by the men, especially Steve. They all stared and Tony stood up to greet Pepper. "Where are you going, Romanoff? Do you have a mission?" Tony asked.

"No, Stark. I have a blind date" she bluntly said. "I'm going to be late so, I'll see you all later" she added before giving you and Pepper a hug. Tony's mouth gaped as he blinks a few times, looking back at Pepper and you and Nat.

"Be careful. If he's a creep, cut off his penis" you said which made her smile.

"I will," she said and winked at you before heading to the elevator.

You return your eyes to the living area where you notice Steve barely hiding his shock. He had wide eyes and it was quite obvious how he looked completely attracted to Nat. I mean who wouldn't, Nat's a great woman. You laugh to yourself, silently wishing for the date to go well to make Cap realize that he's very much in love with Nat.

"SHE has a date?!" Tony asked, emphasizing the 'she' part.

You raised an eyebrow at the man. "How rude, Stark," you said and Pepper glared at him.

"No, I meant- I didn't expect she would be interested in things like those" Tony said, correcting his wording.

"What is a date?" Thor asked from the couch. He was holding a can of beer which looked tiny in his huge hands.

"It's kinda like courting each other. You get to know each other and then if you like each other enough, you become lovers" you explained and Thor nodded.

"That's great then. Lady Nat seemed to look forward to her date" Thor said.

"Who is her date? Why have you never told me you were setting her up with someone?" Tony asked and you looked at Pepper, silently listening to what she was about to say.

"Remember the young handsome CEO that we met at a party?" Pepper said and Tony stopped, trying to recall which party she was talking about.

"The son of Mr. Sutherland?" Tony asked and Pepper nodded.

"Him? Really, Pep? Out of all the guys?" Tony said which made you a bit concerned.

"Why? Is he someone bad?" You asked and Tony turned to you.

"I don't like him. He's a bit too perfect. I think he's hiding something. And he's over 6 feet. He's very suspicious" Tony said and Pepper laughed.

"6'1 actually. And stop saying he's suspicious. You say that to every guy who's taller than you" Pepper said and you giggled.

"He sounds amazing. What about his soulmate?" you asked.

"His soulmate died a few years ago. He had already moved on and wanted to start dating again. And I suddenly remembered Nat so I set them up together. They are very compatible in my opinion" Pepper answered.

"I'm telling you he is very suspicious. What if he works for HYDRA?" Tony said and at the corner of your peripheral vision, you see Cap quietly listening to the conversation.

"No, he's not. He even volunteers in orphanages and some nursing homes" Pepper said, rolling her eyes.

"ooh, compassionate" you commented.

"Someone that perfect has got to be hiding something. I'm telling you Pep, I don't like that guy" Tony said.

"You don't like everyone" Pepper answered which made you laugh.

"No bu-" you interrupted Tony before he could say anything again.

"Are you staying here tonight?" You asked, hoping to spend more time with Pepper.

"I am. I'm going to wait for Nat" she said and you grinned.

"Great! Why don't we watch a movie while we wait" you suggested and Pepper nodded.

"I'm gonna go get us some snacks," she said and headed to the kitchen with Tony following behind her like a dog.

You sat down on the couch, letting out a breath as you stretch your back. You turned to Cap who was sitting on the side, looking to be deep in thought. You pursed your lips, wanting to say something to him. "You know, you still have a chance. Just apologize to her and ask for another chance. You're her soulmate. She would accept your apology. Nat is not heartless" you softly said in a suggestive tone.

Cap didn't say anything and you awkwardly cleared your throat before turning to Thor to see what he's up to. "I'm not in love with her. There is only one woman who owns my heart and it is not her" Cap said which made you slightly surprised. You turned to him with a sympathetic smile.

"Well, I can't force you now, can I?" you answered, silently praying to the gods for Nat's date to go so well, Cap would regret his decisions. But in the back of your mind, you also felt sorry for him. He was clearly in love with Nat but he's rejecting his feeling for her because he chooses to remain loyal to Peggy. You can only hope no one would get too hurt.

7 movies later, the elevator opened, revealing a slightly dazed Natasha. The entirety of the living room, which is basically you, Pepper, Tony, and Thor stared at her as she walks towards the couch, kicking off her heels. Cap already went to bed, not wanting to hear about Nat's date and Bruce was in his lab doing who knows what.

You and Pepper look at each other for a second as Nat squeezed herself beside you, letting her head fall on your shoulder. She lets out a big sigh and you decided to ask. "How did it go?"

Nat didn't say anything for a few seconds, looking as if she was reminiscing what had happened. "It was...amazing" she finally answered.

You and Pepper stared at each other before squealing like teenagers. "You have to tell us what happened," you said.

"He was absolutely amazing. He was such a gentleman and respectful. And really smart. We talked a lot. About different topics. We never ran out of things to talk about which is a good thing. He seemed really interested in me and I think he's a really good man" Nat said. You looked at Tony and smirked which he rolled his eyes in return.

"Do you like him?" you asked.

"I do," Nat said a sincere smile was placed on her lips.

"So, when's the next date?" Pepper asked and wiggled her eyebrows.

Nat scoffed before showing a soft smile. "Sunday," she said. "It's a lunch date next time. He said he's showing me his favorite restaurant in manhattan" she said.

"Oh, Nat, I'm so happy for you," you said and wrapped her arms around her neck.

"Thank you. And thank you Pep. For setting us up" she said and smiled at Pepper as she strokes your back in gentle motions.

"You're welcome. Anything for you girls" she said and joined in on the hug.

"How about me?" Tony asked, which made you three turn to the man. "I'm the one who arranged that party you know," he said and you three simultaneously roll your eyes at him.

"Don't get so full of yourself, iron boy. You probably weren't the one who organized that party" you said.

"Well, of course, I paid someone to do that for me. But it was my idea" he said.

"You are unbelievable," you said.

"I completely agree," Thor said which made you turn to him, forgetting that he was in the living room as well.

"Oh Thor, I forgot you for a bit," you said.

"It is alright. Oh, I almost forgot. I am returning to Asgard tomorrow" he said.

You raised your eyebrows. "What? Why?" you asked.

"My brother has called me through Heimdall. He said he wanted to talk to me" Thor said which made you slightly worried.

"Sounds suspicious. Did he say what he wants?" Tony asked.

"No, that is why I am going to Asgard tomorrow" Thor replied.

"Has he done this before?" Nat asked.

"He has never called for me before. He mostly says it to me straight away so I'm a little worried" Thor said.

"I'm sure it'll be fine," you said with an encouraging smile.

"Thank you, lady (y/n)" he said, returning your smile. "I might be able to persuade my brother to meet his little fan" Thor added.

"Oh, I suddenly remembered" you started. "Thor, do you know of any Asgardians who still haven't met their soulmate?" you asked.

Thor stopped to think. "There are some people, why do you ask?" he said.

"I think my soulmate may be Asgardian"