My eyes blinked open. I looked around me without moving. Steve was holding my hand and he had fallen asleep. Nat was sitting in the corner on her phone. I shook my hand slightly and Steve shot up. "I told you I could hand myself." I smiled at him weakly. Natasha looked up at me and grinned. She came over to the side of my bed and gave me a gentle hug.

Steve looked incredibly relieved and he gave me a kiss on the forehead. He shook his head. "What were you thinking?! You could have been-" I cut him off as I grab the sides of his head and pull him in. I kissed him, for a long time. When I released he fell back into his chair. I looked up at Nat and she was smiling.

I noticed Sam in the doorway. "Okkkk I ship it!" I laugh. He had a bag of peanuts in his hands, i'm assuming from the vending machine. I looked back over at Steve who was now on his phone. I'm assuming he texted someone because not too long after everyone else from the team was in my room.

I was given so many hugs and a small teddy bear from Thor. "They say it's an Midguardian tradition to give get well gifts!" I laugh and give him a hug. Everyone sat talking and catching up for 20 minutes.

Then my mind snapped back to reality. "Did it work?" Everyone looks towards me confused. "Does he remember me? Did it work?". I search the room with my face and catch Buckys eyes. He nods and I release a built up breath of relief. I try to stand and take the tubes out of my arms. "I have to see him." Everyone was very quick to stop me and put me back into my bed.

Clint looked down at me. "Are you crazy? You just woke up from two days after surgery! He can wait."

I can't help but let a disappointed look wash over my face. "Well, can't you guys just take me  home in the Quinjet and let me recover at home? They say it's better and faster to recover at home! Plus i'm trained to be incredibly strong i'm sure i'm fine!"

Everyone looks around looking for some kind of reassurance. Tony just nods and I fill with glee. "Oh thank you Tony!!"

Steve helps me up from the bed and he holds onto my waist as we walk to the roof for the Quinjet. I hear snickering and look behind me and see Wanda and Nat making eyes at me and Steve. I just laugh and wave them off. I look back up at the handsome super soldier holding tightly to me.

We make it to the roof to see the Quinjet waiting for us. We all file on and I sit between Steve and Sam. For the first time, I actually looked at myself. I was still in the hospital gown but I could see bruises and a few stitches on my arms and legs. I wasn't surprised, I had to go all in and let it hurt to get Eli back.

Once we got home I was helped to my room. Everyone but Nat and Wanda left. They helped me into some more comfortable clothes and helped me to my bed. I laid down and melted into the soft mattress.

I waited an hour until after they left and I turned to look at my alarm clock. It was just after midnight. I sat up and gripped my nightstand. It took me a moment but I was able to stand. I steadied myself and creeped to the door. I slowly and quietly opened the door and looked up and down the halls. Before I was even fully out the door I hear a voice. "What the hell do you think you're doing? Rest and recovery my ass." I looked around not seeing a source to this voice.

I heard the sound of metal being walked on and watched as Clint dropped from the vents. Astonished I take a step back. "Oh I was just um.. going to get a drink?" I smile at him knowing that there was no way he believed me.

He laughed, turned me around and lightly shoved me back into my room. "I took first shift. We aren't stupid you know. We know you. At least give it a day before you try and see him?"

I nod and give in. I sulk back to the bed and lay down. It didn't take long for me to fall asleep.

I woke up the next day to sun shining through my windows. I hadn't set an alarm and I had slept so good. I pushed my self up off the bed and changed into some loose fitting clothes. I trudged to my door and pushed it open. Sam was sitting on the ground next to my door snoozing. I laughed and kicked him in the side.

He shook awake and got into a fight stance. When he realized it was just me he relaxed. I let out another laugh I had been holding in. He just rolls his eyes and puts his arm around my shoulders. "You look a lot better. Pretty strong kick, ouch by the way." I look up at him with puppy eyes. "Yea sorry bout that haha. Anywho you think I can see him today?" He just looks down at me as we walk into the kitchen.

I'm greeted by the smell of pancakes and bacon. I look up from Sam and see everyone seated around the table and Wanda at the stove. I look around and smile. I had family now. I pushed Sam's arms off me to showcase that I could already walk by myself.

I joined them at the table and we all ate breakfast together. I had missed it all. I had missed them. After we finished I helped Wanda  with the dishes and snuck off. Everyone had gone their own ways and I went to my room.

I changed into leggings and a sports bra. I threw my hair into a pony tail and threw on some sneakers. I knew it was crazy but I wanted to train.

I managed to get there without seeing anyone. When I got there I started with jogging around the track. Then I started punching and kicking a punching bag. I released all the built up frustration and tension into that punching bag.

I had headphones on so I guess I didn't hear when everyone else entered the room. I only knew when I was grabbed by the waist and lifted up into the air. I panicked for a moment but then saw everyone else in the doorway laughing. I pulled out my headphones and rested my head on Steve's shoulder.

When he put me down he spun me around so I faced me. Before I could even process it I felt Steve's lips on mine. I smiled and melted into him.

I could almost hear the disgust from Tony. "Oh my god Steve stop attacking her face."

I laughed and pulled away. "Shut up Tony."

I smiled up at Steve and he looked happy. "I guess you really do recover fast huh? We're about to do a team training, wanna join?"

I had never done one so of course I wanted to try. I nodded excitedly and he nodded over at Tony.

Tony tossed me the pendant and I smiled and pinned it to my chest. The doors opened and I watched as Peter stumbled through the door.

"Sorry I'm later Mr Stark! I had to finish up something for school!"

Tony rolled his eyes. "Just suit up kid."

Peter walks to the bench and puts his suit on over some athletic clothes. I watch as Sam and Bucky shot him a glare. I still had no idea what their deal with him was.

Once everyone was suited up we met in the center of and AR room and Tony instructs JARVIS to start the training scenario.

I look up at Steve and see him smiling down at me. The lights dim and the room becomes dark.