It made sense to keep your relationship hidden. In your line of work, emotions were not supposed to be part of anything you did, and love was certainly off the table, especially if it was with another black widow. Surprisingly that wasn't the most daunting part that had led to you keeping your relationship hidden, rather your best friend was her older sister and neither of you wanted to deal with telling her that you were together. At first it felt special, just having Yelena to yourself, not having to answer questions or justify anything, just having the woman that held your heart and whilst others were around you appreciated the stolen glances you shared.

You trusted Natasha with your life, but you didn't know how she'd feel about her sister and best friend being together and although you could blissfully be ignorant to it, guilt began to flood you, knowing it would only hurt her the longer you kept the secret from her. Yelena's guilt was unknown to you, but she was less willing to let the cat out of the bag and wanted to keep the relationship a secret. You tried to accept that, but time only made it harder and finally you had to pull her to the side when Natasha wasn't around and tell her the truth.

"I can't keep doing this," you admitted. "I love you Yelena but I'm not going to be your secret anymore. It's just going to hurt Nat more if we keep this from her."

"She will be mad either way," she stated.

You shook your head. "I doubt she'll be happy, but I can't keep being dishonest to her and everyone else. It was nice just having you to myself, but I am ready to show you to the world and I don't think I can keep staying in the shadows."

Yelena paused for a moment, avoiding your gaze. For people that were meant to keep their emotions at bay, you both had internal turmoil that certainly proved otherwise.

"Is it really that important to you?" She questioned.

"Yes, I love you, but I also love her. I don't wish to hurt either of you."

She hesitantly nodded her head. "She is going to kick both of our arses, but I guess it's worth it for you."

A smile curled upon your lips. "So, we can tell her?"

"Yes, we can tell her," she sighed. "I hope that you know what we are getting ourselves into."

"Anything is worth being with you."

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Written by Charlotte.