I was on my way to the party- for the 2nd time. For a very skilled Avenger, I'm still awfully unaware of my surroundings. It's getting embarrassing. Now changed, I made my way to Level 1, preparing myself for yet another long night and having to frequently sober tony up- im suprised that man hasnt had alcohol poisoning. The Avengers were scatteres around, intermingling with the guests, it was nice to feel normal around normal people. A reminder we dont justhave to save the day all the time. I spotted Bucky and Steve near the pool table and made my to them.
"You fellas have space for another player?" I said with a smirk. "Well, just 2 more turns and steve here is gonna lose" Bucky playfully jabbed at steve with the pool stick "Hey, I saw u move the ball- if anything I'm letting u win" Steve retorted.
"Right ofc" Bucky winked at me behind steves back. "Hmm I'm not sure I wanna play with a cheat- maybe ill find someone whos capable of actually winning" I replied. Bucky scoffed " Yh what like Sam?"
"That's a great idea thank you" Bucky quickly adds on "How about- Steve wins- ill let u put magnets on my arm no matter how much I hate them and if steve loses you get his shield for a week"
"Deal." we shake hands and they return to the game. Steve quickly wins leaving Bucky the loser.
"Maybe you should focus on knowing how to win not cheat" Steve said.
"I'm not sure he's ever played a game without cheating" Nico said as he joined us with Nikola following in his steps.
"Dont talk to your father like that- apologise" Nikola says with a stern voice before laughing "Im sorry ive been spending time with Peter, nothing is more emtertaining than dragging him to detention with me"
"Well you have fun with that" Nico says rolling his eyes. "C'mon lets get some drinks" Nikola asks "Absolutely not young man- ur 17 last i checked" Steve argues. "When was the last time u checked" Nikola asks "What?" Steve asks a confused look on his face. "When was the last time you checked? Maybe im 18 now, how would you know?" Nikola says again. "Honey you're 17, which is 3 years before its legal for you to drink." I say before adding on in a whisper "And 1 year before you can get with either of my brothers" I smile sarcastically. "I hate you." Nikola says. "Im so glad"
We move to the secluded sitting area, resorting to playing uno with Steve, Bucky, Nico, Nikola, Aspen, Jordan and Lindy. Although Steve gave up, and eventually Nicola went to find Wanda. It was quieter here, which was comforting, I always felt uncomfortable being unable to hear everythinggoing on around me.
"UNO" Nico yelled from besides me and was replied to with sighs from everyone.
"Jeses christ- could u be any louder??" I winced. "Hey- ur siting on a card" Aspen says as they grabbed a card from from under him. "You said u didn't have a yellow." Lindy exclaimed. "Or a 9" added Jordan. "Really following daddys footsteps arent we?" I stated as I sideyed Nico. "Well in my defense...." he trailed off. "If he was following my footsteps he would have a defense" said Bucky. I slapped his knee and said "Stop encouraging him"
I noticed Bucky's gaze towards the door, he had gone quiet, being wary of his surroundings, ready for a sign of attack. I quickly held myself steady, waiting. "What is it?" Jordan whispered. I simply held a hand up as I flipped a knife from thin air into my right hand. Thats when it hit. It was if it was in slow motion, as I saw the far wall explode into pieces, my reflexes instinctively covering those close to me and creating a tight force field.
And it was quiet
