Red Assassin ~ Pietro Maximoff x OC

s e v e n t e e n ~ san francisco

edited 7/11/2021

AYYYEEE antman in da house!
i'm aware that Pym Technologies went kablooey at the end of antman, but in this book, it didn't—kat needs somewhere cool to intern 😁

"We are now descending into San Francisco International Airport. Please fasten your seatbelts and turn off all laptops and other electronic devices," says the pilot, and I reach for Pietro's hand. I'm seventeen years old, I've fought deranged murder bots, I've detonated bombs all over the world, and I survived an air raid when I was nine, but somehow, takeoffs and landings still scare me. He doesn't mind—he intertwines his fingers with my own, bringing my hand to his lips and kissing my knuckles.

"You're the sweetest," I breathe, leaning back against him and playing with the chain around my neck. It used to only hold the locket from my dad, but now it also holds my promise ring from Pietro. "God, I love having a friend who's rich."

"This is a step up from the Quinjet," Pietro says, kissing my forehead. He's been really touchy ever since we made our relationship official. He's never struck me as the type of guy that likes that sort of thing, but he does it all the time when we're alone. Not that I'm complaining. "So where is this internship?"

"One of the world's leading specialists in nanotechnology. The founder, Hank Pym, could give Bruce's intelligence a run for his money." I breathe a sigh of relief when the plane touches down. "I heard about his work from Fury back when I started going straight and ever since, I've wanted to at least see the place. Now I get to intern there. I mean, interns make copies and get coffee, but still."

"Have you...been alright?" he asks randomly. "I mean, have you, you know, seen anything?"

"Not since Ultron. Why?"

"I was just wondering. If you do, though, you'll tell me, right?"

"Yeah, of course." The plane door opens up and we get off. "What are we going to do first while we're here? I don't start until tomorrow."

He kisses me sweetly. "Anywhere you go, I'll follow."

🔴 🔴 🔴

"That was a fun day," Pietro says as we head to the apartment of Tony's we're borrowing for the next month.

"Right?" I peck his lips and close the apartment door behind us.

"And now, I have you all to myself." He kisses me sensually, though his hands don't go below the equator. "You are so beautiful, Kitty."

I sigh in delight as he continues to grace me with his kisses. "Pietro," I breathe.

"So what's the plan for tonight?" he asks, kissing my nose and making me smile.

"I don't know. I was thinking something chill," I reply, dragging him over to the couch. "Maybe we could order takeout and watch a movie?"

"What movie?"

"Funny you should ask." I open my suitcase and there it is, sitting on top. I hold up the case and he smiles.

"50 First Dates. I should've guessed." I put the DVD in the player and cuddle up against Pietro, laptop open as I order dinner. (kal: 50 First Dates is one of my favorite movies, y'all should check it out if you haven't seen it 🙂)

"I haven't watched this movie since your tenth birthday. Remember? I was cuddled up to you like this." I set my laptop aside and cuddle up to him the same way I did that night.

"And I held your hand like this." He takes my hand and laces our fingers together. "And if I remember correctly, in about an hour, you'll fall asleep."