It had definitely been an intimacy speed run. Natasha had liked having a secret with him, something that was just for them. Something they could do that felt good. And as much as she had enjoyed all the fooling around, she'd liked the rest of it just as much. The laughter, the conversation. Knowing they had each other's backs. "You can say that again."

She smiles over at him when he asks about Ohio. "I did. We did gymnastics. I used to ride a bike all around. Dyed my hair blue," she reflects. Her voice is undeniably fond. "I wouldn't be who I am if I didn't have that time."