Peter and I finally talked, and unfortunately nothing else. He was super ecstatic over our friends engagement planning, more than eager to help.
Peter: Dang, we only have two days. Me:*giggles* We enlisted Pepper. Peter:*laughs* Your all set then.
He smiles and his gaze sweeps over my body.
Peter: We have a while before dinner- Kiara:*bursts in* MOM! DADDY!
We sigh and grin at each other.
Me: What's up sweetie? Kiara:*pouts* Uncle Tony says Ryland and I are to young to start training! Peter: Uncle Tony is right. Can't you wait a little bit longer?
Kiara starts crying and I coo, bringing her into my lap.
Me: Don't cry. We just wanna protect you as long as we can. Peter: We love you sweetheart.
She frowns but drys her eyes. I kiss her nose as Friday says dinner is ready. We head downstairs and I notice Bruce but no Momma.
Me: Where's Momma?
There's a loud crash followed by Russian cursing. Bruce winces slightly and points towards the training room.
Bruce: She needed some....time? Steve: Who's going to get her? She needs to eat. Clint*peeks head around corner* I don't think its a good idea.
To support him, an even louder crash is heard. I push my chair back and start walking towards it.
Bruce: Be careful. Me: She's my Mom. She'd never hurt me.
I breath deeply as I stand outside the training room doors. I knock softly.
Me: Momma? Are you okay?
I slowly push the doors open and see her sweating, pounding a punching bag.
Me:*leans against wall* Momma what happened? Momma: I don't want to talk about it Sasha. Leave it alone. Me: Momma please. I don't wanna see you like this. If its about what Bruce asked, about my birthfath- Momma:*whirles around* I said LEAVE it Sasha!
I huff and push up away from the wall.
Me: No, Momma. Bruce is just trying to help me. And besides, I have a right to know about him. He's my father.
She sighs and starts unwrapping her hands.
Momma: Please. Can....can we just drop it for tonight?
I was about to protest, but stopped when I truly looked at her. She seemed lost, trapped in some memory.
Me:*softly* Okay. Okay Momma.
She seems to relax in relief and I hug her, snuggling my head into her neck. She pulls back and gives a small smile.
Momma: Do you wanna get out of here? Do something, just the two of us? Me: Yeah, yeah let's do it.
Twenty minutes later, me and my Mother were running past the confused team and out into the night. We walked into the city and find ourselves getting ice cream and walking along a small beach like area. We find a small area that was overfilling with little flowers and she get's a far off look on her face.
Momma: My Mother used to braid flowers in my hair. Me: Will you do mine?
She nods and I sit in front of a rock as she twists and puts flowers into my hair.
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I fishtail braid hers and she wraps her arm around me.
Momma: Your right you know. You do deserve to know about your father. It's just really complicated. Me: How? Momma: He doesn't even remember....I doubt he would. Me: I'm sorry.... Momma:*shrugs* It's fine. It was a long time ago.
I kept quiet. A part of me was disappointed that he didn't even know I existed. Would he even want to see me? Thoughts swim around my head as I crawl into bed later that night. Peter was staying at May's since it was a school night. Kiara crawled besides me and curled into my side.
Kiara: Are you okay Mommy? Me:*sighs* I don't know little one. But don't worry. I'll be okay.
I hum and smooth her hair until we fall asleep. The next two days are a whirlwind. Between school, setting up the surprise, and Bruce's constant medical checks, I felt drained. I wake bright and early Saturday morning and ask Momma to watch Kia. Cam and I go to pick up Artemis and quietly bring her to my room. She sniffs around and looks at us curiously, head tilted.
Camden: You gotta keep quiet until we tell you okay? Me:*giggles* We'll be back soon girl.
I kiss her head and we head to the living room.
Me: Good thing Peter took Wyatt out of the Tower. Camden:*we walk in* Totally-PEPPER!
I gaze in awe at the room. Pepper nervously twiddles her hands.
Pepper: Do you not like it?! Camden:*exclaims* I LOVE IT! THANK YOU!
It was beautiful, with just the perfect amount of dramatic flair.
Probably supplied by Tony.
We go through the plan with her once more as Friday alerts us to their return. I place a hand on his shoulder.
Me: Go get 'em tiger.
Camden grins before stepping a bit forwards.
Me: HHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!! Sorry for not updating, I was in a bit of a writer's block for this part. I hope you enjoyed and I promise for a extra long part next!
