Natasha Romanova (redheadspy) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-04-08 13:26:00

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Another 365 Days Gone By
Natasha greeted her birthday like she spent every morning for the past few months, in the bathroom with morning sickness. Another few weeks and it should abate, but for now it was pure hell. She crawled back into bed and pulled the covers over her head for another hour or two before getting up for the day.

There was a beeline for coffee, two cups since it was her birthday after all, and a light breakfast. Afterward she caught up on email. There was an email from Fury wishing her a happy birthday and ones from the kids as well. Misha and Anya were off in Tahiti, James was in school and Eliza was in New Orleans. It was weird not having all of them around on her birthday, but right now she could use the quiet instead of the fuss. Tomorrow Misha and Anya would be home from their vacation and Natasha had made reservations for the family for dinner tomorrow night.

Today she was going to take it easy. Which of course meant a trip to the spa and some shopping. It was her gift to herself and a way to prepare herself for whatever surprise her husband was going to spring on her. Life with Tony was never dull. She showered and headed out for some pampering and some shopping.

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	stark_inc 2010-04-12 05:00 am UTC (link)
	He's been working on this for months, so when the test results come back, he is so amazingly proud of himself Kang would blush. He hands over a bottle shaped gift. "Happy birthday, Tasha." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-12 05:04 am UTC (link)
	Natasha had been reading when Tony finally got home and handed her a...bottle? She looked at him. "What's this?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-12 05:07 am UTC (link)
	He's just a little too gleeful about this, and bouncing slightly on the balls of his feet. "Open it!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-12 05:12 am UTC (link)
	She did tell him lately that she didn't like surprises, right? Her husband was up to something. She carefully took the bottle and started to unwrap it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-12 05:20 am UTC (link)
	It's a very good, very pricy vodka from the homeland. Tony has replaced the label with one that says, "No alcohol." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-12 05:28 am UTC (link)
	She stared at the label and then looked up at him. "Tony?" She wasn't quite sure what to think. It was thoughtful and she knew how much work he had put into it, but why did it feel like they were standing on a slippery slope. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-12 05:51 am UTC (link)
	Because it's them. "I'm not trying to encourage you to drink," he says quickly. "It's just that...I know you miss it and..." A younger Tony would have blustered through the look on his wife's face. This one is just slightly wiser. He shuts up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-12 06:05 am UTC (link)
	Natasha placed the bottle on a nearby table and stood up. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him. "Thank you. You are an amazing man, my love." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-12 06:07 am UTC (link)
	He chuckles, holding her. "Okay, so it was scary to be around that much vodka for a few weeks. Not as scary as you with a pair of Berettas, but still -" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-12 06:12 am UTC (link)
	"I know and I'm sorry I was so self centered," she said as she buried her face in his neck. "I know it couldn't have been easy for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-12 04:16 pm UTC (link)
	Wow. Pregnancy hormones this round are not what they were when Anya was in beta. "You were you. I was me." He holds her tighter, feeling the little bump between them while kissing her forehead. "It's called 'adulthood,' I think. We can have one of the kids Google it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

redheadspy
2010-04-13 12:05 am UTC (link)

"That's the problem. We're each good at being ourselves, but we're not good at being us. Though I would say we're trying to do better this time around."

She pulled back just enough to look at him. A small smile appeared on her face. He was always a handsome man, but the touches of gray on his temples made him more handsome. He was one of those men who got better with age and she was a lucky woman to have him.

"I want you to know that I don't miss the vodka. All the reasons for giving it up were the right ones."

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stark_inc
2010-04-13 12:21 am UTC (link)

"Gee, the Communist has an independent streak," he teases. Truth is, that stung him a little. He's been trying very hard at this husband job and it makes being an Avenger look somewhat easy. He the kind of guy who wears a ring on his finger as a reminder. It's not that he would do anything stupid with out it, but he knows himself a little too well, and trusting himself is a constant work in progress.

"I know, and I'd never have you endanger -" He puts a hand on her belly. "I just...You know, now I have no idea what I was thinking."

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redheadspy
2010-04-13 12:41 am UTC (link)

"I've always had that," she said as her hand covered his. This brought up memories from eighteen years ago, but this time around it felt a lot different. They had both grown up, became more responsible and somewhere along the way gained a little wisdom. "What I never had until now was a true partner. Someone I can trust without hesitation and have complete faith in." Her hand squeezed his.

"You know me," she said with a rueful smile. "That's what you were thinking. This is one of the few years in my seventy three years that vodka hasn't been a part of my life. It's a big change for me." She smiled. "Lots of big changes lately."

While she had never sank into the depths of alcoholism, by most standards she had been a heavy drinker. She could polish of a bottle of vodka without thinking or noticing.

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	stark_inc 2010-04-14 04:31 am UTC (link)
	"I'd like it if you continued," he admits. "But -" He kisses her lightly before continuing. "You're still a young woman." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-14 04:51 am UTC (link)
	Natasha snorted. "I'm only young compared to Sersi." She lightly brushed his cheek with the back of her fingers. "I don't miss the vodka. I thought I would, but I don't. I guess that explosion was one of those life altering events." A pause and a smile. "In more ways than one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-14 04:57 am UTC (link)
	He mockingly rolls his eyes. "Allow a dirty old man a few Hugh Hefner fantasies, tsarina." "I'm...glad for it. Not being laid up for months in a burn ward. I'll skip that in my next life, but everything else is spectacular. Even the teenagers." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-14 05:04 am UTC (link)
	"I dunno, I like the idea of being an old woman who's robbing the cradle." She squeezed his hand on her stomach. "We have to be totally insane. My son, three teenagers and a baby on the way. Is it too late to get off this rollercoaster?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-14 05:30 am UTC (link)
	He laughs. "Glad someone is Hugh in this relationship." "Probably." He blinks. "Do you know how weird it is to be the Avenger Dad? Steve I could have seen. Thor? It was almost a requirement. Me? Yeah. I wouldn't have made that bet." His voice lowers. "I'm more surprised I love it. I love everything about it. I love having you as my engine driving me forward. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

redheadspy
2010-04-14 05:53 am UTC (link)

There's an understanding smile and look on her face. "I do. I don't think anyone would have made that bet. I think we all expected Steve to have the horde of kids and you to be Uncle Tony who spoils them all and then sends them home to Mom and Dad."

She kissed him lightly. "You say that now. Just wait until I'm being hormonal and trying to shoot you." She looked up and into his eyes. "You and Anya were always good for each other and you've done a wonderful job with her. I know I don't tell you that enough and I should tell you it more often. You're a great father, Anthony, and I'm so proud of the man you've become."

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	stark_inc 2010-04-14 06:40 am UTC (link)
	"With sugar and Talking Elmos." Because he's devious like that. "Sure I'm better," he remarks, playing with her hair. "I duck better now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-14 06:52 am UTC (link)
	"Talking Elmos that have AIs in them? That is evil." She dropped a kiss on a stubble covered jaw. "I can still aim better than you can duck," she pointed out. "I love you, Anthony," she whispered as she continued to kiss his jawline. She doesn't tell him that enough. She knows it. "I'm thankful we got this second chance." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

stark_inc
2010-04-14 07:03 am UTC (link)

"Is there another way to do a Talking Elmo? Just ask the Bartons..."

The Bartons are a long story. Young Steve probably does not remember the time his father tried to out-practical joke Tony. The contest was short and brutal and children were involved.

When she kisses his jawline, he takes her upper arms and locks a hard, long kiss on her lips - one she'll have to fight to get free of.

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	redheadspy 2010-04-14 07:08 am UTC (link)
	Who said anything about any intention of wanting to get free? But she could pretend to resist for a bit like it was the first time he kissed her at Coney Island. No she couldn't. She was fooling herself. Natasha gave into the kiss and melted against him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-04-15 06:17 am UTC (link)
	Surreptitiously, he hits a button on his watch, locking all the doors but one. He's taking advantage of a great mood. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-04-15 06:23 am UTC (link)
	Definitely a very happy birthday. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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