Chapter Six
“And then he goes, ‘I cannot wipe America`s ass with anything less than Charmin!’”
The Death Divas burst into laughter as Bucky finished his story. Face masks were on and a glass of wine was in each of your hands as you all laughed together. You took a sip before setting it down.
“I still cant believe that`s what he chose to get upset about,” you shook your head as you walked over to the basket of nail polish. Bringing it back, you each picked a shade or two and set to work on each other`s nails.
Loki rolled his eyes. “Please. You should see Thor whenever we get visitors to Asgard. He likes to trick them by pretending that we don’t have flushing toilets, that we all use chamber pots.”
Bucky barked out a laugh. “And they call you the Trickster!”
Loki preened. “Well, he did learn from the best.”
You snorted. “Yeah but our prank war was a whole new level so everyone else can get in line.”
They nodded in agreement and everyone focused back on their nails. You all admired the colors before heading to the bathroom. Crowding in the mirror, everyone laughed, trying to peel off their mask without messing up their nails; Loki eventually just magicked it all off. Collapsing back on your bed, you all snuggled up and turned on Casper the Friendly Ghost because Spooky Season stops for no one, not even the Death Divas.
By the time Wanda, Steve, and Thor barged in to separate the squad, you were all decently drunk and sleepy. Curled up with Wanda, you smiled. Best friends were the best and girlfriends were even better.
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Thankfully, there was no hangover when you rolled out of bed in the middle of the next day. After a shower, clothes, and makeup, you headed down to the kitchen. Nat was thumbing through a recipe while you made your morning tea.
“Can I help?” you asked.
She smiled. “It will honestly probably go better if you help.” She showed you a recipe for chicken and waffles. Together, you began to pull out ingredients.
“So I heard there was quite the party last night.”
You rolled your eyes. “Noooo, it was wonderful. Only minimal party-ing. I wasn’t even hungover this morning, but that might be just Loki being amazing.”
Nat laughed. “Don’t let Wanda hear you say that, she’ll get jealous of your new, anti-hangover, boyfriend.”
You snickered. “Nah, can`t break up the trinity of drama. Death Divas for life!” You fist pumped the air before breaking into giggles.
Cooking with Nat was an adventure. On one hand, it was like a dance; the two of you were very in synch and aware of each other. But on the other hand, Nat became an entirely new person. She relaxed, she breathed. She seemed less on edge and tense, instead laughing and smiling along with you to ridiculous songs.
Wanda eventually wandered back in to join you, hugging you around your waist and stealing kisses as you tried to cook. The three of you discussed the latest antics of the boys around the Compound and the excitement of fall sweaters. While dinner was cooking, you put in a bulk order of fall and winter scented soy candles while Nat and Wanda conspired to clear everyone`s calendar for Saturday. It was pumpkin time!