Loving Marianna

Chapter Seven

I know I can't keep lying. But I also can't just confess to a bunch of government workers.

"I don't know what you want me to tell you." I say trying to buy myself some time to gather my thoughts.

"Everything! We want to know the truth!" Tony demands.

I know they deserve the truth but I'm not going to prison and I don't want them to have to lie for me.

"Tony would you stop yelling at her. What makes you think she's going to be any more inclined to tell us anything when you're acting like this?" Bruce states calmly. I look at him with relief and thanks.

"Please Marianna. Whatever it is we can get through it together. We're soulmates. We're meant to be together." Bruce pleads.

I take a deep breath.

"The truth is, I left tonight because I illegally hunt criminals, kick their asses and illegally get evidence on them. I didn't tell you all because most of you work for the government and I'm not going to prison. Also, I'm a siren, makes me more dangerous. Another reason to lock me up." I say simply.

Nobody says anything at first. They're all just trying to process all the information they got.

"I'm in pain because I healed a woman who was stabbed 7 times. And then I paralyzed the man who stabbed her." I add. They all gape at me but this is what they wanted.

Bucky comes up to me first. "I for one, don't care. It sounds like he deserved it. But please don't ever feel like you need to hide anything from us because of what we do for work. You come before anything now." The others all nod and murmur in agreement. This would've been a lot easier if they were mad at me. I start to feel really guilty and stupid for thinking that they would be anything but understanding. And tears well up in my eyes. I hold them back because I lied why the fuck am I crying?

"I'm sorry for lying, I can be.. irrational when I'm scared. And I'm terrified of everything right now. Of loving you all, of losing you all, what you would think of me when you really got to know me."

"It's new for all of us doll." Bucky says pulling me into him. He gently holds me knowing I'm in pain.

"Thank you." I whisper to nobody in particular.

"I would invite you all to stay the night but I don't think we'll all fit on one queen size mattress and a loveseat couch." I laugh.

"Come home with us." Wanda says looking at Tony who is nodding his head in agreement.

"Can I bring my cat?"

"Of course." She responds

"Okay, let me pack our bags!" I say excitedly jumping up forgetting about the pain for a second until doubling over.

"Easy there doll." Bucky says supporting me.

"Let me help you."

He helps me to my room sitting me on my bed. He takes a minute to look around my room and smiles.

Bucky POV
Her room seems just like her from what I've gotten to know. Star Wars posters, sea shells, pops of Gold/Yellow, there's a picture of her and a woman who I'm guessing is her mom. And a smiling young man. She said her dad passed before she was born, this must be him they have the same eyes. Then my eyes are drawn to 99cent rolling papers, and a bag of marijuana. I lift it up to her and raise my eyebrows.

"Oh yeah, I smoke weed." She answers nonchalantly.

"I hope after everything I told you the smoking weed isn't a problem." She laughs.

"It's not a problem at all doll, you just didn't say anything."

"I honestly just didn't think of it. It's definitely not a secret." She laughs.

"Alright then beautiful let's get you packed."

Marianna POV
I ask him to grab 2 bags from my closet one for me one for Verity. And tell him which clothes I want. He blushes grabbing my Purple lace panties and matching bra. I smile at how cute he is. He grabs my toothbrush and hairbrush from the en suite. He comes out and puts my papers, weed, and lighter in too.

"Thanks! Do you think you could help me change out of this please?" I ask. I do need help but I'm not gonna pretend I don't know what I'm doing. He swallows hard.

"Of course. Should I close the door?" His voice slightly deeper.

"No. I'm not afraid of my mates seeing me." When the door to my bedroom is open you can see most of my apartment. This statement catches the attention of all of them. Bucky moves behind me on the bed and undoes the zipper on the back and pulls the top half down revealing my Black lace bra. He moves off the bed back in front of me drinking in my appearance. He continues to pull it down and I lift my bum so he can pull down the bottom half of my jumpsuit. Leaving kisses down my legs as he exposes the skin. I shiver slightly. He smirks at my reaction. I feel the gaze of my mates and bite my lip with a smirk. I love what I do to them and what they do to me. Bucky grabs a pair of pajamas and puts them on me. When the top is on I reach back and unclip my bra taking it off. Bucky puts on my shoes and brings me to the kitchen. He packs up Veritys things and my cookies, locks up the apartment and carries me down the stairs. Peter carries Verity snuggling her close to his chest. And Nat took our bags.

There's not many people out because it's so late and if they are they're probably drunk so they're paying no mind to us. We have a peaceful walk and before we know it end up in front of Stark Tower. We go up in groups, not all fitting in the elevator and end up back in the screening room. They leave me with Verity and come back dressed for bed. Damn. If I wasn't so tired I don't think I'd be able to sleep.

T'challa comes to my right and Stephen to my left. They snuggle up to me and everyone gets as close as possible squishing me in the best way possible. I feel content and safe and it's only a matter of minutes before I'm drifting into a peaceful sleep.