Natasha actually being a very affectionate person but hides it because she doesn’t like it when she’s seen as vulnerable. She likes people seeing her as the strong and lethal woman that she is but that doesn’t mean she’s like that when it’s just her and her teammates.
Natasha being the one to snuggle into Tony’s side during movie night, Natasha placing kisses on Clint’s forehead, Natasha wearing one of Thor’s hoodies because she does miss him when he goes away. She leans into Bruce’s side whenever they’re seated next to each other at the dining table, will hop onto Steve’s back for piggy back rides because fuck anyone who says they’re childish, she loves them. Her and Wanda hiding underneath the blankets, laughing like crazy in the early hours of the morning as they exchange stories, wrapped up in each other’s arms.
Her and Bucky pecking each other’s lips, arms around each other’s waists, playing footsie underneath the table, dozing off on the couch as they snuggle into each other.
This only happens when she’s away from the public eye because she feels like this is something that is for her to share with her team and no one else. The team also feel really honored to be at the receiving end of Natasha’s affectionate gestures because it shows that she does love them and trusts them immensely, she’s opening up to them.
And it’s one of the best things ever, that Natasha feels comfortable with them, that she views them as her family.
