When you got the news that your car was going to be in the shop for an entire week, you were devastated. You never felt comfortable on public transport and the weather wasn't the most forgiving this time of year.
Luckily Natasha had some time off from work and offered to take you where you need to go for the week. You tried to decline her offer but she wasn't taking no for an answer.
She said something about the streets being dangerous and not wanting you to get mugged.
So that's how you found yourself a couple of doors down from your own apartment, inside of Natasha's, looking for a ride to the grocery store. The door was open so you just let yourself in.
" Natasha, I need a fav- oh you're not Natasha"
Sitting on the island in Natasha's kitchen was a blonde woman with light brown eyes. It looked like she was eating apple slices with a knife, which was definitely something Natasha would do.
" I'm her sister, Yelena"
She had a beautifully thick accent that mimicked her sister's.
" Nice to meet Yelena, I'm Y/n. Is your sister around perchance?"
The woman shook her head and hopped off the countertop," Natasha is out, she won't be back for awhile. Maybe I could help you?"
" No, it's alright. I just needed a ride to the grocery store because my car's in the shop. Your sister offered her services but maybe this is my sign just to walk"
Yelena put down her knife," Nonsense, pretty girls don't walk home with hands full of groceries. I'd be happy to take you"
You could tell by her tone that she wasn't asking to take you. She was letting you know that she would be taking you to the store. It definitely felt like the woman had you swooning.
" Thanks for the offer Yelena but are you sure because-"
Before you could finish the blonde was walking toward the front door. She grabbed her keys off the rack and didn't stop as she exited the home," Let's go, pretty girl"
You looked around the empty house for a minute before stumbling after the woman," I uh okay"
She followed her silently to her car. She opened the passenger side door before walking around to the driver's side.
" So where are we going?" She asks you as she buckles her seatbelt.
" There's a target a couple blocks from here. I'll give you directions"
While giving her directions you slipped in some small talk," Natasha's mentioned having a sister a few times but I never thought I'd be meeting you"
" Why is that?"
You subconsciously tilt your head," Well she said you worked in a field like hers so you were always incredibly busy"
Yelena nods," I am usually very busy but now I have finally decided to take a long break from that type of work"
You agree," I'm sure you've earned a break. Doing work like that can be exhausting, I've seen it first hand in Natasha."
It was quiet after that besides you giving Yelena the directions. When she parked the car, you both got out. You grabbed a shopping cart and made your way into the store.
As you walked down the produce section Yelena spoke up " What do you do for work?"
" Well technically I guess I'm sort of an interior designer. I get paid to decorate offices, arcades, hotels, stuff like that. I pick out furniture and accessories but my favorite part is when someone wants a mural of some sort because I also paint. So instead of outsourcing an artist, I do it myself. It's pretty cool actually. Sorry, I'm rambling."
You blush but Yelena just dismisses your rant," It sounds like you're very passionate about your job."
You nod vigorously," I love it."
You pick up a few more items before addressing the blonde again," I know you can't really talk about work, it's confidential and such, but what about things you like to do"
The blonde shrugs," I don't really like many things. I've never really had time to explore extracurricular activities. I like to drink, I like to fight, and I like spending time with my family"
You see the emotions change on Yelena's face as she speaks. She goes from serious to confused to happy. You find it adorable. She's a family kind of woman and you definitely didn't expect it.
" Well now you're on a break, that's plenty of time to find something you like but for now tell me what Natasha was like growing up. Did she always do the pose thing or is that new?"
Yelena chuckles," You noticed the vanity pose too?"
You join in with her laughter," Even I know it's not practical fighting stance"
Yelena starts diving into her past with Natasha," I don't know how much you know about our childhood but it was not the most ideal. The time we spent together was the best we were ever going to get. She was a lot similar to now when we were kids. Stubborn, over protective, caring to a fault. Except then we were children so she couldn't always exude those things like she wanted. Now she's an Avenger, she gets to be like that daily"
" What about you? What were you like?" You glanced at the woman to find a small smile on her lips.
" I wasn't as… serious as Natasha. I think optimistic is the best way to describe it. I tried to see the good in every situation"
" And now?" You asked curiosity to get the better of you.
Yelena's eyes met yours and swore that you could melt on the spot," I'm still optimistic. My future looks brighter now, than it ever has before"
" Can I ask why?"
A smirk forms on Yelena's face," Well, I'm grocery shopping with a pretty girl and I think it's something that could see myself doing for the foreseeable future"
You sputter for a response," I- um, you are also very beautiful."
Yelena sends a wink your way," I know"
You had everything you needed from the store so to save yourself of any more embarrassment you went to check out. When you went to pay for your groceries Yelena stopped you. She insisted on paying and there was no use arguing with her.
" I could've paid for that, you know. You already took time out of your day to drive me here and now you've paid for my groceries"
The woman smiled as she got in the car," Y/n, pretty girls don't pay for the first date"
That's the moment that truly fried your brain. Date? Was this a date? It kind of felt like one with all the personal talk but it couldn't be. All you did was go grocery shopping. Is that considered a date? For an established couple, maybe? It was such a domestic activity. The real question was why did you want it to be a date so badly.
" Well… then I guess I'm paying for the next one," you spoke after you had dealt with your thoughts.
" You can try to but I will most likely be picking up the tab for that one too."
You put your foot down," Not going to happen. I already owe you for this one. Not only am I paying for the next one, I'm planning it too"
Yelena couldn't help the soft laugh that escaped her lips," Ok, pretty girl whatever you want"
When you pulled into the parking structure, Yelena grabbed most of the groceries before getting out of the car. She did let you carry the two bags left because she didn't feel like making a second trip.
You lead the way to your apartment which had only been about 3 doors down from Natasha's.
When she sat the groceries down you decided to thank her," Thank you for taking me to the store and paying for me groceries. I really liked spending time with you"
For the first time today you could see little patches of red form on Yelena's cheeks," It was my pleasure. I guess I'll see you for our next date"
She started to leave but you stopped her with a 'wait'. She turned looking at you expectantly.
" Let me at least cook you dinner, for a proper thank you"
Yelena broke out into a smile," Only if you let me help "
You rolled your eyes," Fine, but one of these days I'm going to get you to let me do something for you"
The Russian, still beaming at you, said, " Whatever you say, pretty girl"