Someone needs to Genius Interruptus her.

[geniusnotclever]

-Another nightmare had plagued Natasha Stark so she's down in her workshop working and welding away at different things. Sparks are flying and she's working on minor improvements to her suit.-

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[ohpleasetony]

[Pepper stops, reaching out and gently turning Natasha's mouth towards hers. She gives her a light kiss, her fingers trailing the softness of her cheek.]

You won't. I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere.

[nstark]

-she kisses her back and holds her tightly, laying her head on Pepper's shoulder-

[ohpleasetony]

[Pepper wraps her arm around Natasha's shoulder and pushes the door open. She crowds her through the door and up the stairs.]

Come back to bed.

[nstark]

-and she lets her guide her this time because her body practically is sagging in exhaustion-

Might need a face lift soon if I keep pushing myself like this.

[ohpleasetony]

[Pepper says nothing as she leads Natasha back to bed. Eight is going to come much too early and there are a million things Pepper needs to get done before her ten o'clock conference call but she'll take this victory.

It's not the first time she's peeled back the covers and poured Natasha into bed, though sliding in behind her and wrapping her arms around her is still fairly new. Pepper presses lips lightly against Natasha's neck and whispers.]

Sleep.

[nstark]

-She holds onto Pepper's arms as she settles in bed again. Natasha passes out faster than anyone can say anything. For now, the nightmares abated. At least enough for her to rest between now and eight or ten-