Captain America Kissing Black Widow

It’s a pretty safe bet that you loved seeing Steve Rogers and Black Widow flirting in the kitchen in Captain America: Winter Soldier. That moment was the culmination of a few great scenes between the two, including their first interaction at the Helicarrier and when they kiss on the escalator at the mall for no reason other than to look hot.

Even though a romance between the two isn’t exactly in the cards, there are some great reasons to hope that we see them at least hooking up in future movies. Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans have excellent chemistry, and their interactions show that the pair have much more to explore beyond their fraught history as former spies.

One of the biggest reasons to want Natasha and Steve to get together is that they both need each other to survive. Natasha’s strength and willingness to stand up against bullies is the perfect complement to Captain America’s own sense of conviction. This is evident in their interaction at the Helicarrier and when they fight off Hydra agents in Sokovia.

The other potential love interest for Natasha is her brother, Ivan Romanoff, who’s also known as the Red Guardian. While Harbour says the filmmakers don’t want to use the character as much as they could in the film, they are interested in exploring the relationship between him and his sister.

If nothing else, it’s exciting to think about the possibilities of a romance between these two strong, independent women. Between their skintight kevlar and their bright American colors, the duo has all the makings of a good superhero romance.