~ Captain America and Tony's little weakness ~

Unexpected Reactions

Few minutes after  I left the conference room immediately ,I hear somebody knocking . "Please open the door, sweetheart." I hear mom's voice. I respond with a sad tone "Let me change real quick."
I open the door for her, seeing dad staying behind her. "Look, I can't describe how sorry I'm , I just .... I ...I ..." I break.
"It's okay sweetie. Come, you at least owe me a hug after this." I didn't expect him to say this but I already hug him and it feels like the hug is lasting longer than ordinary.
" I told everyone that we would explain this tomorrow morning while having breakfast together. Is that okay for you?"
"Are you serious? I would love to! But I don't understand... why aren't you mad at me?" I ask.
"We knew that at some certain point it will be inevitable. So I guess  this moment has arrived."
He is telling me this in such a calm way that I really start to think that he never was his true self. I know the perfectionist, hectic always busy dad not the calm one.
"Go to sleep now. Tomorrow will be a hard day.." He was saying that more to himself and mom than to me.

The night was rough and I couldn't sleep well. It was the stupid voice deep down saying to me that everything has changed and I became insecure. My whole life I was told that it doesn't matter what people are thinking about me but yesterday I was able to read most of the thoughts before I switched off completely and ran out of the room. It was just too much for me.

"Good Morning, Lu." Jarvis voice appears. "Good Morning, Jarvis. Are the avengers already here?" I ask with a uncertain voice.
"Yes, Lu they are waiting." I instantly jumped up and ran into the bathroom.When I was ready and dressed up I walked out and joined the others.
Too many friendly faces starred at me. I sat down and my dad started talking.
"I am sorry that I kept my lovely daughter a secret but I did all this for her safety. I hope that you can understand why I did this."
"You should have said that you have a daughter, Tony! You can't hide such a pretty girl!" laughs Natasha. Of course I knew that she didn't say it to offend dad.
"So... Hi... my name is Lu. I'm 20 years old I have a passion for singing... and the only two places I can visit are my college in Miami and the top floor of the stark tower...I never stepped outside the building..."

It was me that first started laughing at myself because it was so pathetic the way I said that ...but soon everyone else joined and we all were  laughing.
During breakfast we speak about me and my abilities.
When most of us were done Nat stood up and hugged me Bruce Thor Peter Clint Loki Bucky Sam and Wanda followed... I was just about to leave the kitchen when Steve stood up as well and called after me. "I'm kind of proud how amazingly you managed to do this." He leans forward to hug me and I of course accepted it. He was so sweet...
"Did what?" I wonder but he doesn't reply.
"You are going to be at the party tonight, aren't you?" He asks patient while I stumble to say "I don't know about any party."
"You will find out soon enough.." He smirks and leaves for the elevator. While he is going out I try to read what he is thinking of but can't. I try to concentrate even more but still nothing. Interesting...

Later that day Pepper is knocking on my door.
"Just come in mom.." I can see the joy . I look into her infinitely happy face and I have to grin.
We scream at the same moment "Finally!!!!" She comes to me in bed and we cuddle for a long time.
"Oh shit! Come we have to go shopping. You have to wear the most gorgeous dress..." she tells me with such an excitement. "You mean tonight at the party?" I ask and smirk. "You know about the party?" She seems surprised. "Yes Steve told me.."
"Oh, so you know that it's already 7pm and we have to appear there at 8pm?" She looks at me and adds. "We have to go now. Jarvis tell Francis to start the car."
"He is on his way, miss Stark." Jarvis answers.
My jaw dropped. "You're serious? We are going shopping here... in New York?"
"Come shut your mouth and follow me we're going to be too late anyway." We both laugh in excitement.

~ Meanwhile at the compound~
Dad sends a picture of him and Peter dressed up.
I was kind of disappointed because Steve and the others weren't in the picture.

At the boutique I had to choose between a red short dress and a long dark blue dress with glitter. I chose the dark blue one because it was more formal....

Mom and I arrived half an hour later. Just like expected everyone was dressed up really good...
"What are you two doing? Pepper I told you to take her with you shopping for a dress! Not to return half naked for god's sake." "Seems like my little Tony is upset." My mom replies and gives me a sign to take off. I smirk and walk through the Foyer....

Few minutes after I sat down on the barstool I hear a friendly voice behind my back. "Well hello beautiful girl." Says Peter. "Well hi little Prince." I smirk.
"Ok first of all, stop panic.." I look him in the eyes and try to comfort him.
"Yeah.. right...I'm sorry I forgot about the fact that you are able to read thoughts." He blushes.
"No need to be sorry." I wink. "Ahm...I'm going to say hi to the others and then I'm coming back." He goes. "Its fine." I respond.

"Why is this beautiful girl siting here all on her own?" Steve wonders. "My inability to communicate with people shows itself in the worst possible moment, I think." I say sadly.
"What about a dance?" he asks and tries to hide his smile. "I would love to." He takes my hand and we join the dancing couples.

"Did I already told you how amazing you look in this dress?" He mutters. "Thanks." My head is leaning on his chest and I can hear his heart beating faster. At least one sign that he is a living person cause I still can't read his thoughts.
"You know...dark blue is my favourite colour." "As I haven't figured it out myself." I reply playful. He grabs my hips and we make a half turn.

"These two are made for each other." I hear Nat talking to Wanda. "So true. And you have to admit that his relationship with Sharon will never work-"
It was the last thing I wanted to hear... I didn't know how to understand this so I chose not to. I stopped dancing. "Is everything ok?" Steve asks politely and a little concerned. "Yeah.. I just think..that I drank too much.." I leave Steve behind and got into the elevator. Finally arrived at my room I change and go to bed.
Few minutes later my rest is disturbed...

"Hey... just wanted to check if you're okay?" I hear Steve's deep voice through the door. "Yes I'm totally fine I just need to rest..." I lie knowing that I'm a terrible person to do so. "I'll be downstairs if you need anything..."
"Of course you are." I whisper to myself.