the strongest avenger

eight

Peter: What are you doing right now?

Talia: Reading, why?

Peter: I'm close to the tower, wanna meet up for pizza?

Talia: Sure, give me 20 mins and I can meet you

Peter: Does John's work?

Talia: Yes

Peter: Okay, see you in a little.

Talia quickly dog ears the page she's on, before shutting it and placing it next to her. She then pushes up off the bed and makes her way to Nat's door. Tal knocks constantly until a slightly annoyed redhead sticks her head out.

"Yes?"

"I'm going to get pizza with Peter, so I won't be training."

Natasha squints her eyes down at the girl. "Fine, but wear something cute to make him swoon."

Tal rolls her eyes. "We're just friends Tash."

"Sure, have fun." The spy smirks before closing the door.

Talia heads back to her room and goes to her closet. She settles on a pair of ripped jeans, steve madden sneakers and a black, light sweater. She quickly changes and makes her way to her bathroom. Looking in the mirror, she's met with large blue eyes, freckles spanning across her nose and rosy cheeks.

She sighs before running some water and quickly rinsing her face. Looking at her reflection, Tal focuses on the water droplets running down her face. Wishing them to evaporate, the girl watches as the water pulls from her face and slowly dissolves in the air.

Talia watches as her eyes glow a subtle blue at the use of her abilities. Manipulating water was always a challenge for her, and she was proud of herself for making the water disappear into the air.

Talia leaves the bathroom and grabs her wallet before heading out and into the elevator, telling FRIDAY to bring her down.

She stops as she sees Steve walking in from outside.

"Where are you going?" He asks her.

"Pizza."

The blonde smiles and crosses his arms. "Uh huh, with who?"

"Peter."

"Alright, have fun."

Talia narrows her eyes. "That's all you have to say?"

"I'm not your dad, I'm your friend. Who am I to stop you from doing what you want."

"Thanks Steve. Nat's up there." Tal turns to leave, but not before wiggling her eyebrows at him.

Steve just chuckles and shakes his head. Tal makes her way out of the Tower and turns right, going over to the nearby pizza place: John's.

The girl fiddles with her fingers, unsure why she's nervous. They're just eating, it's not a date. It's just two friends hanging out, eating pizza.

She lets out a breath, before entering the busy restaurant. Talia's hit with a wave of heat as she enters and the sound of many conversations overlapping each other.

Tal scans the room and spots Peter walking over to her with a small grin on his face.

"Hey Parker."

The boy rolls his eyes at the nickname. "Tal."

"So...what made you come over here?" She asks as they move into the short line.