Cuddles

                                    

                                          
Natalia got tired before the team made it all the way up the stairs. Natasha had no problem picking her up and carrying her the rest of the way, as she had started getting restless having the toddler out of her arms.
                          
Being back in the comfort of Natasha's hold, and being rocking by the natural movement of her hips as she walked, Natalia quickly fell asleep.
                          
She's exhausted, huh? Tony lightly ran his fingers through the sleeping girls hair. Natasha shot him a glare.
                          
Yes, she is. Don't wake her up, She put a hand over the back of Natalia's head, blocking her from her the view of her fellow avengers.
                          
Tony raised his hands before quickening his pace so he was ahead of Natasha, choosing instead to walk next to Steve.
                          
Clint replaced Tony by Natasha's side. She's really peaceful when she's sleeping, He reached over and lightly ran his finger across the sleeping girls cheek. Natasha tried to hide the small smile that flashed across her face, but unfortunately for her, Clint was just as perceptive as she was.
                          
Don't think I didn't see that smile, He grinned at Natasha who rolled her eyes before smiling back.
                          
Steve stopped up ahead of them. You guys are up there three rooms, Natasha and I are in here. He gestured first to the hallway ahead of them, then at the door he had stopped at.
                          
Yeah, yeah. We need to wake up decently early tomorrow if we want to make it back to the carrier before lunch. He glanced at the Stark pad he'd pulled out of his bag. I haven't told Fury about the kid yet, figured I'd let the master assassin handle the scary bit. He grinned at Natasha before grabbing his luggage off the ground and starting towards his room.
                          
Clint leaned down, kissing Natalia on the cheek before heading towards the room with his own bags, handing Steve Natasha's single suitcase.
                          
Steve pushed open his and Natasha's hotel door, holding it open so she could carry Natalia through. Then he closed the door as quietly as he could and locked it, ignoring the glares Natasha shot him as the the click sounded through the silent room.
                          
Natasha gently leaned down and set Natalia on the bed, trying her hardest not to wake her.
                          
She's really out, Steve sounded surprised. I can't believe she fell asleep on the walk up here.
                          
Natasha nodded. She's been through a lot, and I think today was a little too exciting for her. She's probably pretty exhausted, Natasha straightened up and stretched, making Steve wince as her back popped.
                          
I'm going to go grab some ice, do you want anything from the vending machine? Steve knew they didn't need any ice, but he was slightly desperate to get out of the room. The silence was getting uncomfortable. Natasha shook her head.
                          
I'm going to wake Natalia up in a minute and give her a bath, She sat down on the edge of the bed.
                          
Steve nodded before grabbing the empty ice bucket and quietly leaving the room, glad to be out of the situation. Even when Natalia was asleep, Steve had no idea how to act around a kid. Especially not one that had been through as much as Natalia.
                          
The ice machine was just around the corner in the hall, so before long, Steve had a full bucket of ice and was standing back in front of the hotel room.
                          
Shaking his head, Steve placed the ice down next to the door and started towards the gym.
                          
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Natasha didn't really want to wake Natalia up, but she knew that she had to get the girl cleaned up. She had no idea how long she had been in that alley, but the dirt and filth caked on her little body was proof that she hadn't had any care while she'd been homeless.