Avengers: Jr. Stark (Avengersxteen)

Chapter 8

I wake up somewhere around 9:30 in the morning. Despite being the World's Mightiest Heroes we all sleep in late when given the chance. My dad most likely didn't even get to bed until 6 in the morning.  I have a little over 2 days to tell dad what's going on before Bucky does and him being engrossed with Pepper makes things 10x worse.

I'm on autopilot as I go through my morning routine. Around 10 I head downstairs to grab something for breakfast. I pull open the fridge but nothing jumps out at me. I walk over to the cupboards and nothing really grabs my attention in there either. I pace between the cabinets and the fridge for a few minutes hoping for something to magically appear in the kitchen. I settle for a bowl of Cheerios and sit down at the island to watch tv.

I'm eating in peace when I suddenly hear,
"ON YOUR LEFT!" From Steve and, "ON YOUR RIGHT!" From Bucky. They both rush into the kitchen with a mad Sam following behind.
"You guys are on steroids that's no fair."
"Don't be a sore loser bird brains." Bucky retorts.
"DoNt bE a SoRe LoSeR." Sam mocks.
Bucky and Sam end up in a small fist fight and per usual Steve has to break them up. They don't always get along but deep down Sam and Bucky are friends.

"Jr are you the only one up?" Sam asks grabbing some orange juice from the fridge.
"Besides you and the two fossils yeah."
"Jr last night I said you were my favorite, do I need to take that back?" Steve asks.
"That won't be necessary Steve." I say laughing.
They all grab a piece of fruit and head to their rooms to shower. Once again I'm left in silence. Being left alone with my thoughts has been more dangerous than helpful these days.

Around 10 minutes later Bucky strolls back into the kitchen in a loose red t shirt and some sweats.
"Did you talk to him yet?"
"No, but you said I had until Monday so please don't tell-"
Bucky cuts me off before I can even finish, "I made a deal with you and I plan on keeping my end of the deal. I promise I won't say anything for now. But I know him bringing home Pepper couldn't have been easy for you."
"I know." I say fidgeting with my spoon.
"You know you can always come to me with anything right?"
"Yeah Bucky. I know."
"How about today you and me have a day. Call it brother sister bonding time. I'll take you to go get ice cream too."
"DEAL!" I shout throwing my dishes in the sink and grabbing my shoes. "Okay time for ice cream."
"Well it's only 10:15 in the morning so no ice cream yet. And you haven't even asked your dad if you can come."
"Bucky I'm 16 not 6. I'll be fine."
"You still need to ask him."
As if on cue dad and Pepper come into the kitchen. Dad was never a morning person but I guess Pepper is. She looks just as perfect as she did last night.
"Good morning Jr. Good morning Mr. Barnes." Pepper greets with a snarking grin.
"Oh please doll, just call me Bucky."
"Oh well ok then, good morning Bucky."
"Good morning to you too." Bucky says taking her hand and gently kissing it. Dad was glaring at him the whole time.
"Hey dad I was wondering if maybe Bucky and I could spend some time together. Ya'know brother sister bonding time." Dad was always reluctant to let Bucky around me, especially when I was younger. Despite  distancing us as as toddler I always found comfort in Bucky.  He would always help me after nightmares, he would hang out with me when everyone else was busy, he listened to whatever I needed to say, and he always made sure to spoil me simply because he felt he was my big brother. While we don't share any DNA Bucky is the best brother I could have ever asked for.

"You can go but first Pep said she wants to make breakfast with the team so please just eat breakfast with us."
"Dad I uh actually already ate breakfast."
"Well could you please still stay for a bit."
"But daaad."
"Jr stop acting like a child. It won't kill you to spend time with your family."
"Dad it's not about spending time with the family, it's wanting to take advantage of free time I have that is otherwise occupied with missions."
"Well if it's too much to handle your position on the team is always replaceable."
For a second nobody moved. Pepper looked too shocked to do anything and I just stare at dad my eyes filled with anger but also hurt. I know I was the youngest on the team but I always hold my own and have never failed a mission.
"Jr. come on let's go." Bucky says trying to nudge me towards the door before the situation gets worse.
"Yeah Jr go!" Dad yells. "I guess you're too good to be around us anyway."
"That's rich coming from you."
"You know what is up with you lately. What bug do you have up your ass because for the past few months you have been nothing but an ungrateful brat. Sometimes I wish I didn't have a daughter."
"And sometimes I wish it wasn't mom who died." I spit back.
I head out towards the door pulling Bucky along. We both get in the car and endure a completely silent ride. I get multiple phone calls from Dad, Pepper, and Nat. Even Peter tries to get through to me.