It was early morning at the compound as James walked to the kitchen grumbling to himself. Tony, Nat and Thor sit off to the side chatting and drinking coffee. Tony looks over when he sees James grabbing a mug and he raises an eyebrow seeing he looks more agitated than normal. Before Tony can even think to say something, he sees you stride through the door with a wide smile on your face. You look at James seeing how he's acting and decide to tease him a little.

“Hey babe are you ok?” You ask feigning innocence as you lean against the counter close by. James sets his coffee cup down and glances over to you for a moment. His face trying to hold how annoyed he is but perhaps even a little amused.

“No.” He finally says. “You came up to me all sweet and innocent this morning.” He starts and you can hear the hint of irritation in his tone but you keep your face looking sweet and innocent.

“Oh good Lord” Tony mumbles as he sits down rubbing his face and the others look on watching the little show.

“Then you reach down and grab a handful of sausage and taters. The problem with that is your hands were freezing freaking cold.” Once he says that Nat has to cover her mouth, trying not to laugh.

“Does that mean you were frozen stiff” You ask in a very nonchalant tone as this would be an everyday conversation.

The moment you say that Tony just about chokes, Nat bites her lip, and Thor couldn’t help but let out a loud bark of laughter.

“Your gonna pay for that” James says his eyes narrowing ever so slightly, but his tone had a hint of playfulness to it.