Waiting that long for letters must have been a real test of patience. But maybe try thinking of it this way. It's less that you're keeping me waiting and more that we're waiting until the right moment.
[Which is to say - he's definitely not the only one thinking about the moves. And text messages like these are partially a way to dip their toes in the water. To let him know that her interest is holding steady, and so he can feel confident when it's time to take the next step.]
I'm only being a little bit modest.
[Natasha isn't one to downplay her skills - or to overestimate them, really. She knows that she's capable and she appreciates that he recognizes it.
And then his next question as her letting out a low chuckle, delighted by the way it clearly illustrates that he's very much tuned in to this moment. And make no mistake - he's not the only one feeling the potential that's sizzling under the surface.]
Especially if it takes all night.
[Okay, maybe just a few more matches onto the fire. She's no super soldier but she does relish the possibilities inherent in him being one.]
You'll be able to clock it right away. I'll look forward to your review.
lmao this realness
But maybe try thinking of it this way. It's less that you're keeping me waiting and more that we're waiting until the right moment.
[Which is to say - he's definitely not the only one thinking about the moves. And text messages like these are partially a way to dip their toes in the water. To let him know that her interest is holding steady, and so he can feel confident when it's time to take the next step.]
I'm only being a little bit modest.
[Natasha isn't one to downplay her skills - or to overestimate them, really. She knows that she's capable and she appreciates that he recognizes it.
And then his next question as her letting out a low chuckle, delighted by the way it clearly illustrates that he's very much tuned in to this moment. And make no mistake - he's not the only one feeling the potential that's sizzling under the surface.]
Especially if it takes all night.
[Okay, maybe just a few more matches onto the fire. She's no super soldier but she does relish the possibilities inherent in him being one.]
You'll be able to clock it right away. I'll look forward to your review.