Pyro and the Hulk (book 2: B. Banner X OC)

8

The party was in full swing when we enter, most of the people we were unfamiliar with were around drinking, dancing and playing pool. 

Thor and Rhodey were sat on opposite couches with crowds around them listening as they tell the tales of battle. Making the crowds laugh while the boys show off. Nat was sat with Rhodey and Steve and Sam were playing pool. 

Bruce and I make our way to the bar to grab a drink. Since no one was there I sneak behind the bar and make us both a sour cherry vodka. I made sure they weren't strong as Lilly and Jace were running around. Hopefully they would tier themselves out so they wouldn't wake up early tomorrow. From the rate that some of the others were drinking it was clear that Clint and Tony were going to have hangovers tomorrow.

Tony, Thor ,Hill, and Rhodey join us, Rhodey telling his war story. "But, you know, the suit can take the weight, right? So I take the tank, fly it right up to the general's palace, drop it as his feet. I'm like, "Boom. You looking for this?" Boom! You looking for... Why do I even talk to you guys? Everywhere else, that story kills." Rhodey repeats himself when no one reacts and I pat his shoulder, placing a kiss on his cheek. 

"I like the story Rhodey, it's just I've heard it before." I rub his back soothingly as he starts to feel dejected. "See why can't I have someone like you?"

I look at Bruce in the corner of my eye and he stands up behind me putting his arm around my waist. "Well I can help with that, but this ones taken." As I say this I hold up my left hand, showing off my ring with a grin. 

They all pause before congratulating us. They each take turns hugging be before patting Bruce on the back. Tony goes last and faces Bruce "You hurt my sister and I'll set the Iron legion on you" Bruce nods not scared since Tony already made that threat.

Before I can say anything to him Tony runs off. I see him grab a microphone from god knows where and clambers onto a table. "Excuse me, can I have everyone's attention? Great, thanks. So originally this part was supposed to be a farewell to Thor before he returns to Asgard. But now it has another meaning. Since they didn't tell anyone I never got to get them a gift. How selfish of you by the way. Anyway I would like to congratulate Dr. Bruce Banner and Agent Levi Hunter on their engagement. Also I don't care what you say I'm planning the wedding and paying"

Everyone cheers, Bruce and I blush but I can't help but roll my eyes at Tony. Once everyone calms down I walk over to him, accepting a few more 'I'm happy for you's' and 'can't wait's before I reach him. 

"Anthony Edward Stark you are not planning my wedding, I know not to talk you out of paying but you are not planning it"

"Pretty please" He clasps his hands in front of him as if he is praying and gives me puppy dog eyes that he learnt from Jace and I can't help but curse under my breath. Not wanting to give in I decide to make a compromise. "I plan the wedding and you can help me pick out my dress"

He thinks for a minute "I can work with that" 

Taking a breath I take his hands in mine "Tony, you have been an amazing brother these last two years and an even better Uncle to Jace and Lilly. Will you please be the one to give me away at my wedding?"

I watch as he begins to get a little teary eyed and nods before pulling in for a tight hug. "I would love to, little bug" I roll my eyes at the name but can't help but smile. 

I had stopped him once during a mission. He had thought their was something seriously wrong only for me to crouch down and pick up the ladybug that he was about to step on. And that is the story of how Tony Stark came up with the nickname 'little bug'.

I kiss his cheek before I walk back to Bruce who was scooping a now asleep Jace into his arms while a sleepy Lilly swayed on her feet. Kneeling down I lift her into my arms as she protests "Not sleepy momma" Her words are proved wrong by the large yawn that breaks free. I can't help but chuckle as she seems to glare at the air before her as it offended. 

"Come on my little duck, It's bed time" Bruce and I place them in our room. Since the party was still going on we decided to keep them together. Plus my personal A.I Victory was programmed into the security of our room and would notify me if something were to happened.

Bruce woke Jace up and we both help them get changed into their pjs and brush their teeth before tucking them into our bed. Both of them were half asleep "Story momma" 

"Okay ducking's" I pick up a book from the small collection that had migrated from their rooms into ours. 

"Night kids, I love you both" Bruce kisses both of them on the forehead. "Night night daddy" They respond together the two of them drifting closer to sleep with each passing moment. He smiles at them both before giving me a kiss on re-joining the others.

Once he's gone I kick off my heels and sit down on the bed reading 'The Gruffalo'. I don't even make it half way through the book before their little snores fill the air. I chuckle at the two "Night my darlings" I kiss their little cheeks and brush the hair from the faces, smiling as they snuggles together. I put a spare pillow on the other side of Lilly to stop her from rolling off and leave them to sleep.