#widowskilled

The words settled in his stomach like a rock to the bottom of a lake, his chest tightening as he lifted his head to observe the widow with his good eye. He liked to think he was better at covering up his emotions, but he was wise enough to know he was an open book with his heart on his sleeve.

 It didn’t make him feel weak, no, maybe just a little-- vulnerable. 

Nevertheless, while the statement did warm him he still felt the chill of the years beyond now. Thor might not be an immortal, invulnerable being but he was still aware that he would out live his friends by several millennia.  Swallowing the lump in his throat, he mustered up the courage to speak, though his words felt a bit empty.

“You are correct, I am not.”

He might not be alone but if he was honest with himself and maybe with her-- 

“But I am lonely.” It sounded ridiculous coming out of a mighty warriors mouth, however true it might be.

post - trauma          /           courtesy  of  @widowskilled

Her words settled like a rock inside of his stomach, leaving him feeling cold, hard, distressed. The widow was more important to him than even she knew apparently, a partner in combat and loyal companion, Thor wouldn’t trade her for anything.

“Natasha, you are worth more to this world than what some have offered to it. If you are willing to forgive my past arrogance, you are worth changing for.”

It was really a loaded question: was he fine? Maybe. The best answer was that he was-- 

dealing with it.

 With the death of Loki, their loss against Thanos. There was not much they could do right now, it was all a waiting game until they found wherever Thanos had gone.

Thor was just doing his best for the time being. “I am fine. But how are you doing, Natasha?”

we need to talk ( no. 4 )  || accepting. 

             ‘ IT’S REALLY NOT a problem, nat. ’ and when sam says that and smiles; it’s genuine, face lit warm and serious, head cocked to one side. ‘ no pressure or anything; I'm just saying. I've got an empty guest room with your name on it if you’d like. ’ ( what he’s trying to say is this : you don’t have to go at this alone, or maybe, there are people who care about you, without question, or doubt. this is what friendship is sometimes, when you step up and care for your people when the world turns its back cold. who do we have, if not each other to help and stay warm ? ) ‘ SERIOUSLY. stay as long as you need. ’

PRE - ESTABLISHED  RELATIONSHIP        /           courtesy  of  @widowskilled

FRIENDS.   childhood friends  /  work friends  /  family friends  /  recently friends  /  turning antagonistic  /  turning into something romantic  /  stable  /  falling apart  /  friendship of need  /  friendship of circumstance  /  pen - pals or internet friends  /  coworkers  /  partners  /  other .

ROMANCE.   childhood sweethearts  /  newly entered  /  soulmates  /  skinny love  /  unrequited from my muses side  /  unrequited from your muses side  /  friends with benefits  /  awkward  /  fading  /  turning  toxic  /  toxic  and  destructive  /  other .

FAMILIAL BOND.   sibling bond  /  older sibling figure to your muse  /  younger sibling figure to your muse  /  parental figure to your muse  /  parental figure to your muse  /  guardian figure  /  legal  guardian  /  other .