I love you 3000 (Tony Stark Fanfic)

Chapter 7: Bring her home

Tony's POV
We all woke up at 8am and got packed up into the van. We wanted to avoid attention so this was our best bet. We stop down the street from the warehouse outside of anyone's view. "Okay Groot, this is your moment. Do you remember what you're supposed to do?" trash panda was asking Groot.

"I am Groot, I am Groot, I am Groot." I don't understand how the hell they can understand him. All he says is his own name over and over. They continue to go back and forth since Groot wasn't understanding the plan. He may be cute but his brain is the size of a peanut. Rocket and Drax started arguing about how to best explain the plan to Groot which led to everyone talking over everyone else.

I just sat back and observed. Yelling won't bring my Gen back. She's not mine I just mean that- doesn't matter. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one taking this seriously, even though it's normally the opposite. We're wasting time. She could be dead in there and we wouldn't know. They're still yelling, even with Groot gone. Wait.

I snap my head around and my eyes widen, "You guys, who's payed any attention to Groot?" They all turn their heads to me and looked around. God dammit. He left and we have no idea if he understands what to do. If he gets Gen killed I will rip him apart by his roots. Literally.

Genevieve's POV
I don't think I can do this much longer. I'm getting noticeably skinny, bruises and cuts are covering my body, and I still haven't showered. Tony hasn't left my mind for a second, I miss him. My eyes begin to fill with tears at the thought of him. Why am I even feeling this way? He isn't mine, we've barely even talked.

Maybe I should try to give Peter a chance? He's my age, unlike Tony. It's not even like Peters a bad guy or anything, he's just not my type. Tony just makes me feel so- I'm not even sure how he makes me feel. His presence just makes me happy and now I don't have it. The tears fall down my cheeks.

I hear a hard metal fall on the ground causing my head to jerk up. The vent had fallen but no one was there. I stand up slowly and walk to the vent. Something tugs on my legs. Is that a tree? With a face? Why am I even surprised after everything I've seen lately. All he said was "I am Groot" so I'm not sure what he was really saying. He pulls a gun from the vents that had a note on it. I must admit that this thing is pretty adorable. I pull the note off and start reading.

Gen,
I'm so sorry I didn't protect you, I'll do better in the future. Unless you remember him, the talking tree might confuse you. I have a lot to explain but right now I need you to do something that you won't like.

Groot is going to trigger the alarm and when it goes off, a guard will come to make sure that you're still inside. Use the gun that Groot brought and take the guards uniform. There's more than just the normal team here. Our team will take the back door while the other group will take the front.

Once we get in, we'll find you and get you out. I'm sure you're confused but I don't have time to explain. Stay safe Gen.
-Tony

Well, let's get this over with. I take the gun and let Groot know I'm ready. He gets back in the vents and I wait for the alarm. A minute or so later it goes off people start running past my door. One man comes into my room and I shoot him. I feel my heart drop as his body falls to the floor. I just killed someone. I don't like this feeling but it feels weirdly familiar.

Hey your head in the game Genevieve. I take the mans uniform and put it on. I run out of my room and sneak out. "GEN" I hear a voice yell behind me. A smile spreads across my face and I turn around quickly. I run into Tony's arms and he hugs me tightly.

It's obvious how skinny I've gotten and the marks on my body are far from hidden. He gives me a worried look. Before I can respond, I hear another voice yell at us to hurry. We start running out the back door with someone else. To be more specific, a raccoon. Today just gets weirder and weirder.

I got into the van and everyone came to hug me. I've never felt this loved, it's nice. After hugging the team I met the other group. They all acted a bit strange to me though, like they knew me already. I didn't look at the driver but it didn't seem very important either.

We arrived to the tower and all climbed out. Peter walks to the side of me and puts his arm over my shoulder. I look over and he gives me a smile, "I missed you Gen." My gaze moves to Tony who's jaw is clenched. "No offense Peter but I would rather you just call me Genevieve."

His face falls and I walk inside. I feel someone hug me right from behind and I run out of their arms, letting out a scream. I guess that place screwed me up more than I thought it did. I look up, everyone is staring at me with a concerned face. One persons eyes drew my attention.

"Please don't say I dragged you into this stuff, I didn't mean to Quill" I feel a tear roll down my cheek. He was my best friend, the only person I ever had. If I brought him into this mess, I don't know how I'll live with myself. He crouches next to me and pulls me into a hug, rubbing my head.

"I was dragged into this years ago." he began and I give him a confused look. "Now isn't the time to explain, you need to rest" Tony shakes his head in agreement and helps me up. He carries me into my room, laying me on my bed. He kisses my forehead gently. "Take a nap Gen, you look like you haven't slept. When you wake up you can take a shower and I'll make you some food."