Y/n stark

Chapter 16 - Confronting the Press

As I prepared myself for all the comments I was about to get as soon as I stepped of the lift, I could feel my chest get tight again. I'm okay, breath, it's just a bunch of cameras. I kept saying, trying to convince myself I was alright. I was snapped back to reality as the lift sent of a 'ping' letting my know I had reached my floor.

I stepped out on to the floor and as I walking into the living room I could hear the tv on. "y/n stark to make a statement at 7pm, don't miss it" it boomed out. I could feel the tension in the room rise as I stepped in the room. I glanced around the room to see their disappointed eyes on me. I walked over to the kitchen and poured myself a cup of coffee from the pot that had just been done. The tv switched off and the eyes seemed to follow me every step I took.I took a sip of my coffee, the on,t sound in the room was the slurp from my cup.

I sent my cup on the table and looked at Tony. "You aren't making that statement" he spoke, finally breaking the silence.

"Yes I am. Now, it you'll excuse me, I have to prepare" I said as I made my way towards my room.

"Y/n It isn't safe, it's calling more attention to you, it's effecting the business-"

"Of course you only care about the business!" I cut him off

"Y/n that's not true" Tony defended

"Is it not? Because last I recall I'm only in this mess because you begged me to do press, for the business, because you just had to go to Washington!" I shouted, my anger was getting the best of me and before I knew it I had walked right back to where I was standing previously.

I could see Tony getting angry too as everyone else just seemed to be watching, taking everything in. "What would Josh think?" He said. I felt my heart being ripped apart. My blood boiling. I lifted the cup I was previously drinking my coffee from and threw just beside his head at the wall he was leaning against.

"Don't you dare, EVER mention his name to me again." I could feel tears forming in my eyes and everyone was in shock at my actions. I kept my focus on Tony as I could see the regret in his eyes.

I turned on my heels and walked up to my room and slammed to door behind me. I couldn't hold in the tears anymore. I slid down the back of the door and curled my knees to my chest, burying my head in my knees.

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It had been an hour of constant crying. I looked at the time through my blurry vision at which it said 6pm. I knew I had to handle the press soon and right now my eyes where puffy, red and sore from all the tears. I got up and made my way to my bathroom and washed my face before applying some makeup. I have to at least look okay even is I don't feel it. And then I heard a knock at my door.

"Come in" I shouted. I looked round as the door opened to see Tony standing there, hands in his pockets.

"What?" I asked, my voice beginning to break.

"I'm sorry" he started. "I shouldn't have said it and I know that you need my support right now, not my opinion." He stated

"Wow, did you come to that conclusion all on your own or did Pepper tell you what to say" I replied in a sarcastic tone.

"Y/n, look I really am sorry, and i'm going to stand by you the whole time, right by your side. As your big brother." He walked over towards me and threw his arms around me.

"You know, I'm still not a hugger" I laugh.

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It was nearly time to go and I was pacing in the living room, tugging on my lip as I was overthinking everything.

"You know, your going to wear out the floor if you keep getting on like that" Sam joked to try and calm me down a bit.

"Yeah" I gave him a half smile as I went back into my thoughts

"5 minutes Ms Stark" one of the members of the security team shouted over to me.

"Thanks" I replied.

Steve saw how nervous I was and set his book down that he was reading and stood up, walking over to me. He placed a hand on my shoulder as I stoped in my tracks. I kept my gaze on the floor. I felt his other hand under my chin, lifting it up so my eyes met his.

"You'll do great" he reassured me before giving my shoulder a tight squeeze.

"Your Y/n Stark! Now get out there and show them that nothing stops you" he said as he walked behind me guiding my towards the front door to where all the press was. I could hear my brother talking to them, my chest felt tight and my breaths where short and shallow as all eyes where suddenly on me. I turned round and saw Steve staring into my eyes. That when I knew I could do this!

"I'm here to set the record straight." I spoke as everyone went quiet "Yes there was an incident at a party recently, yes I was assaulted and yes I was drugged, but I was not raped. I will not be naming the man who did this. He knows who is and he is aware of what he has done. Now I would appreciate it, if we could leave it there." I turned on my heels and made my way back into the compound. I felt relief. Like a weight lifted off my shoulders.

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As i joined everyone in the living room, I sat down on the couch beside Steve and Nat I could feel a sense of pride within them.

"You did good" Bucky said

"So proud of you" Nat said giving my hand a squeeze.

"We all are" Steve said as he lent foreword and kiss my cheek. I couldn't have stopped the smile that came across my face even if I had wanted to.

"Thanks guys but I better get to bed, I have a mission in the morning and I haven't even look over the stuff that was sent." I say before standing up.

"Mission?" Tony asks surprised.

"Yeah, Fury wants me to do this mission, it's with agent Ward." I explain

"Agent Ward?" He asks as he raises his eyebrow.

"Level 6, black hair, not bad looking?" Natasha asks

"More like the one who's always flirting with y/n" Tony mumbles.

"He flirts with everyone" I interrupt "and we are professionals, we go get the job done and get back before you even realise I left."

"Professionals?" Tony smirks. "At flirting?"

I roll my eyes knowing he's not going to give up any time soon. I glance back at Steve and see he seems slightly upset.

"Oh come on Tony, it's not like you weren't the biggest playboy in New York when you where 25." I say and obviously he can't say anything back, he knows it's true.

"I'll be back soon" I add before leaving.

"Be careful" Wanda shouts after me

"Where's the fun in that" I ask as I smirk back as the elevator door closes.