Protector (EN)

Chapter 11

Extremely interesting. Loki has feelings. Feelings about love. That's something positive. Well, anyway, Peter wanted to come by. Not for me, of course. Dad offered him a place to stay so he wouldn't always be late in case any incidents came up.

"Mrs. Stark? Mr. Paker is waiting in the elevator" Jarvis informed me. I was just so comfortable lying on the sofa though.

~Juli just don't expect anything~ I thought to myself.

"Isn't Dad responsible for him?" I asked confused as to why I was being told this.

"Mr. Stark told me to put it on them to show Mr. His room." Replied the AI to me.

"Great, and where is his room supposed to be?"

"One floor up from their Mrs. Stark." I nodded. But hey, this is Peter after all and not some weird other guy.

"Fine I'll do it. Let him in" I then agreed.

"Will do." Gave Jarvis back and that's when the elevator door opened.

"Hey. Isn't Mr. Stark here?" Peter asked me a little confused.

"No I have to do this" I smiled at him and got up and had to leave my beloved sofa. I don't think he will forgive me that easily.

"Really? I didn't know about that" he said shyly.

"You're not the only one. I didn't know either" and innocently walked my hands.

"I don't mind though" Peter then smiled at me. I really liked his smile.

"I know. I mean who wouldn't want to be out with me." I joked, whereupon he then had to laugh. I join in his laughter.

I went into the elevator with him and rode up one floor.

"And that's where we arrived. Surprise. It's only one floor above mine." And shook my hands as a surprise.

"You could have said that though" he smiled at me confused.

"Yeah but if my dad found out I wouldn't have shown you your room, who knows what he would do. I mean its nothing tragic but he wants me to do everything he says to me. I'm grounded, after all." I smiled at him. A little shocked, he looked at me.

"What for? What did you do?"

"When I was with you, I forgot to tell my dad about it." And shrugged his shoulders. "Whereas ... Whereas I don't think it would be a good idea to tell him I was with you, either."

He laughed out. Man that laugh was pretty sweet. Stop Mal. Was I secretly gushing about Spiderman? Well if so, then it should have an end, because I do not want him in the end. in any danger. If my dad finds out, we've got a big problem. Bigger than the Hulk.

"OK I think you'll be fine here on your own." I replied as I prepared to leave.

"Thanks Juli," he thanked me. I gave a friendly wave and got on the elevator.

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Peter's view

She was somewhat remarkable. I knew I wouldn't regret inviting her. Except now she was grounded because of me. I'm surprised Mr. Stark didn't find out where she was last night.

When the elevator doors were closed and Juli was no longer in the room, I then looked around a bit. Where I was was a large living room. I had everything here. A sofa, television, view of the city. Then when I opened the next door, I found a kitchen.

"Wow," I whispered. I don't think I could ever pay Mr. Stark back. I just can't take this. That's why I didn't unpack my things, but left everything.

"Mr. Paker? Now you have an access to me too. My name is Jarvis, in case you don't know." I heard a voice, which startled me. But there was no one here.

"Who are you and more importantly where are you?" I asked, confused.

"I already told you. I am Jarvis. Mr. Stark his artificial intelligence. I'm all over the Tower." Answered the AI to my question.

"Disturbing. Even in the bathroom are you?" I asked anxiously.

"Yes, but don't worry Mr. Paker your secrets are safe with me. I won't tell anyone either." It was getting creepier and creepier. Now I would even go willingly.

"Well I was in the bathroom earlier and..."

"I know Mr. Paker. As I said, I'm not telling you anything else either." The AI interrupted me. And just then the elevator doors opened. Mr. Stark stepped inside.

"I see you've already made the acquaintance of Jarvis." And grinned at me from ear to ear.

"Yes Mr. Stark." I returned guardedly.

"And you're already sharing your secrets" grinning even further.

"You caught that?" I asked desperately.

"Quite" he winked at me. My eyes widened. It couldn't get any more embarrassing. He then looked over at my bag, which I hadn't unpacked yet, and pointed to it.

"Apparently, secrets take precedence." And raised his eyebrows.

"Uh no ... Mr. Stark I appreciate that, but I can't take all this." I stammered, picking up my things.

"Oh no" he pouted "don't be embarrassed that I was able to follow your dialogue."

"No Mr. Stark, I'm serious. I can't accept this. How can I return this either?" I tried to cover the embarrassment.

"Don't be" finally he stopped grinning "Just live here. It's better this way, you'll always be around the Avengers too."

"Really? They don't mind." I asked a little more calmly.

"No. Not at all. But I need to make one thing clear" and threatened me with his finger "Hands off Juli. Do you understand me?" he finally asked me.
How could I go into it. I would be betraying him if I agreed. So I hesitated and looked at him confused.

"OK don't answer me! You don't have a good connection with her anyway, as far as last meetings go." After his last sentence, he turned and left me.

By last meeting, he apparently meant where Juli was mad at me for leaving her alone on a rooftop. If only he knew.

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Juli's view

After leaving Peter, I placate myself with my sofa. Sofa understands me, because he doesn't talk. As I lay on the sofa I turned on the TV and zapped through the channels until something decent and interesting was on. I put my legs on the small table that was in front of the sofa. After a few minutes my dad came to me. I don't want to say anything, but can I have a moment of peace? I mean, when I'm bored, there's no one in the tower. But when you find something to do, everybody needs you.

"Did you do what I told you?" My dad asked me.

"No hello," I returned cheekily.

"I already told you. So that's how you listen to me?" And pointed his finger at me.

"You didn't say hello at all." I rebuffed his accusation.

"Then just think that!" And waved his hands away "Did you bring Peter up?" He then asked again.

"Dad what do you think of me. Of course I did. So you disappoint me deeply" I play on offended.

"Hmmm... Since you didn't let me know where you were last night, I better ask again. Speaking of last night. Where were you last night?" He asked me suddenly. Great, what am I going to tell him.

"With an old friend from the neighborhood." I lied.

"A friend, then?" He continued to ask.

"Yes, but please don't think any further," and held my hands protectively in front of me.

"Hmm I don't. What do you think of me?" and then also left me with a fat grin on my face. If only he knew.