The Only One

Chapter 13

Y/N's POV

"You could have done something! I wish I never asked to take you to school. But I did. And then you had to say yes! It's all your fault. Everything always is! I'm happy I'm dead because now I don't have to deal with you." Jake screams.

"No- no I-I 'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I- I know, it's my fault. I'm sorry." I whisper.

"You kill everyone. Give it a few days and Stark will be dead to. And it will be because of you. It is always, always because of you."

"No!" I yell, shooting up out in bed, breathing heavily. I look around to see nothing but darkness. Quickly, I reach around for my phone to have some light. I turn on my phone and cast it around me to see that I am in a bed, in the guest room at Avengers Tower. I am okay. It was just a nightmare. I look back at my phone only to see that it was 3:37am. Great.

I get out of bed and unplug my phone. I definitely won't be sleeping again tonight. I walk out of my- the room. This is not my room. It's just a room I'm staying in for the time being. This isn't permanent. Noticing that I'm thirsty I decide to get a drink. Opening up the fridge, I see how many choices I really have but end up just choosing water. Shutting the fridge, I call out to FRIDAY.

"Hey FRI, can you turn on Grey's Anatomy?"

"Of course."

I mumble a 'thanks' and make my way to the couch in the common room. I set down my water and grab a blanket to cover up with. This couch is so comfy, probably the comfiest one I've ever been on. As I watch Grey's Anatomy, I grab the tv remote and start to flip it in my hand. It's become a bit of a habit, but there's no reason for it. It just happens.

Pausing the tv, I notice how quiet it is in the tower. It seems as if it's almost to quiet. You could hear a pin drop. I don't thi-

Ding!

Shocked at the sound, I snap my head over to the elevator and throw the remote at whoever is there. If you would've seen me, you would've thought my head would've fallen off with how fast I turned it. Breathing heavily at the scare, I notice Tony and another man in the elevator.

"Ow, what the hell!" The man screams as he gets hit with the remote I threw seconds ago. Oops.

"Well, that's an introduction and a half." Tony states, looking over at me. "Kid what are you even doing up?"

"That's the kid?" The man questions, directing his eyesight to me.

"Yes. I'm the kid. And I'm up because I woke up. Otherwise I would be sleeping now, wouldnt I?"

"God, she sounds like she could be your daughter, especially with sass like that." He says, looking over at Tony.

"I give up. You are literally the third, the third person, to mention me, being... Tony's daughter. What the fuck." I state, slightly annoyed.

"Hah, you called me Tony! And watch the language!" Tony exclaims.

"Whatever."

"Anyways, kid, that's Rhodey and Rhodey, that's the kid." He said, walking off.

"Well, I would say nice to meet you but you just threw a remote at me." Rhodey said.

I roll my eyes. "It's not like I meant to."

"You aren't watching a Christmas movie? Man, what are you, like the Scrooge or something?"

"Sure, if that's what you want to call it. I just don't think that there was ever a reason for me to enjoy it."

"That's fair." He acknowledges.

After that it goes into a peaceful silence. A little bit awkward but not too bad. A few moments later Tony walks back in carrying popcorn.

"You guys wanna watch something?" He asks.

Me and Rhodey both mumble a 'sure' in agreement. (Every English teacher is quaking right now because of the misuse of grammar or whatever.)

"What are we watching then?"

I snuggle into the couch and get into a more comfortable position. "I don't care."

Rhodey sits back on the couch and puts his feet up on the armrest. I didn't know his feet were arms but okay. They look like feet but, who knows. I just know they're called armrests and not feet rests. Tony also sits back as well and props his feet up in the coffee table. Alright. You're supposed to put coffee on the table, not feet dude. Ugh.

Tony ends up putting on Christmas with the Cranks. Not a horrible movie. It's kinda funny. As I watch the tv I slowly get tired again. I look away from the screen I focus my gaze on the Christmas tree. A tall, fake, 8 foot tree, covered in white lights. It's a nice tree. Well of course it's nice, it's Tony Stark's. Staring at the tree, my eyes begin to shut and I drift off into sleep.

Tony's POV

I take my glare off of the movie and look over to see Y/N all cuddled up in a blanket sleeping peacefully.

"She seems like she's a good kid Tony." Rhodey speaks up.

I take my gaze back to the tv. "She is. She's been through a lot. I see a lot of me in her though. With all the sarcasm and trying to hide all of her emotions and stuff. "

"Yeah she kind of seems like a younger version of you though."

"That's the part I don't like. She- she tries to hide everything, god she's been my intern for almost 3 months now and I just found out that she was being abused a week ago. That- she had to go through all of that. With no one. I just don't want her to end up like me. I'm not a good example, staying up all the time and- just, I'm not a good example."

"Tones, you saved her. You-

"I didn't save her in time!" I whisper shouted at him.

"Look at me. Tony. If it weren't for you, she would still be in that situation. She's here now. You saved her. You could've saved her a day before or a day later. It doesn't matter. You saved her. And I know you might think it's your fault, actually I know, that you think it's your fault. But it's not. And you say you don't think you're what she needs right now, but you are. I just met her and I don't know much about what she's really like yet, but she's a good kid and she looks up to you. And to be honest. You need her just as much as she needs you. And I know that she's technically not out of the water yet, but she will be. Once she signs those papers, then there will be a trial, and that will be that. The trial will be easy. And then it will all be over. Just don't give up now, that would be the biggest mistake of your life."

I sighed. "Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without you."

"Of course Tones."

(A/N- okieeee hiii guys. This is pretty much just a filler chapter. I'm pretty sure the next chapter is gonna be lots of fluff and stuff. Idk, well see. I hope you like this one tho. It's kinda short but whatever. I just want to clear up that this is after Age of Ultron. Everyone isn't mad at Tony or anything anymore. Also, ahhh Rhodey is finally in here as well. If you guys have any questions let me know! AND AHH THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER TRAILER! Omg. I'm so excited yallllll. And wandavision. It's been sooooo good. Okay anyways, I hope you are all doing well. And as always, good morning, good afternoon, and good night.)