Chapter 28 Mae's pov

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I got out of the shower, an hour and a half later, to Friday telling me there was only enough water left for the others to shower before the event.

"Thank you, Sweetpea." I say as I walk out of the bathroom, noticing the lack of clothes and note. I shrug and walk to my closet to find a nice dress. Friday told me it was formal so I knew what I was looking for. I pull out the long purple evening dress and put it on. The best part, it has pockets.

I slip on the purple wedges and do my hair up into a bun with a braid

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I slip on the purple wedges and do my hair up into a bun with a braid. Swiping on some makeup and a plum colored lipstick with my powers I check the time. 6:27, perfect.

I make my way into the lobby of the building right on time.

"Okay, we have to take 2 cars. Guys, besides the dog and Peter, go in the first. Ladies, plus dog and Peter, go in the second." Tony says walking out and getting into the first one. Pepper, Wanda, Peter, Natasha, Cerb and I get into the second. I sit all the way in the front so I'll end up being the last one out. Cerberus sits next to me.

"I knew something was going on, and I finally figured it out. They haven't yet have they?" He whispered in my ear while grabbing my hand. I look away from him and out the window before shaking my head. I squeeze his hand.

"It's okay Queenie, they would have to be idiots to reject you, even if they must share. You should tell them soon." He says kissing my knuckles. I sigh and nod my head but continue to look out the window in silence the rest of the way there.

Peter gets out first and helps all the ladies out. Pepper goes to Tony, Nat goes to Bruce, and Wanda goes to Vision. Peter walks with Pietro as Cerberus helps me out. He walks beside me as the soldier and god fall in step behind us.

I turn to smile at them but they just look straight ahead, not even looking down. I get this sinking in my stomach as I turn back around quickly. Cerberus looks concerned and goes to turn around, but I grab his shoulder, stopping him, and shake my head. I put on a fake smile and wrap my arm around his.

We walk in, seeing a shit ton of people. I keep smiling and walking to the stage as I try not to sigh. This is going to be a long night, I can feel it.

Steve starts talking as we all stand behind him on the stage. I wasn't really paying attention to what was being said, trying to keep my smile on my face. This part takes about 45 minutes before we all step down to mingle with the crowd.

I head straight to the bar to get a drink first, Cerberus beside me and my 2 silent, angry, shadows behind me. I smile and thank the bartender as he brings me my drink. I hear a scoff from behind me. Cerb and I turn around at the noise and see the god and man glaring at me. I scoot back in my seat, trying to put more distance between myself and their anger.

"You just flirt with everyone, don't you?" Bucky starts.

"Yes, like you don't already have more than enough people at your disposal." Loki adds. I look down, trying to not cry.

"Watch your fucking mouths." Cerberus snaps, standing up and blocking their view of me. The 2 just roll their eyes and walk away.

"I'll be right back, I have to go knock some heads together." Cerb says and marches off before I can stop him.

Nat slides up to me a little bit later.

"Boy problems?" She asks, ordering a drink of her own.

"You have no idea." I reply as I take a small sip of my own, feeling mostly numb from their words.

"The trio is yours aren't they?" She says more than asks. I nod, not questioning how she figured it out.

"Loki and Bucky are destined but Cerberus...chooses if and when he wants to." I say not looking up from my drink. She sighs.

"I heard what they said..." she starts.

"I'm fine. They're right. They deserve better." I say before I shudder as an unsettling feeling passes through me. I stand quickly, searching the crowd. Nat stands beside me, her hand in her hidden gun.

"I can't see them. Something is wrong. What..." I trail off as I see a familiar face smiling at me. I shiver again and nudge Natasha, making her look to where I'm looking. She cusses before turning and talking into an earpiece.

"Jones is here. Everyone, sound off now." I hear all of them respond, except my boys. I don't take my eyes off Mike's retreating form as I whisper no. I go to move only for Nat to stop me. I look at her, tears in my eyes, to see her shake her head at me. I look back to the now empty spot and breakdown.

Loki's pov

Bucky and I walk over to one of the corners of the event hall, by a couple of doors, before we turn and survey the room. Just as we look back at each other, Cerberus appears in front of us with a puff of black smoke. Before either of us can react he grabs us both by our ties and pulls us out the doors.

We stop in some kind of alley behind the building, where he finally turns to face us, still holding our ties. We gasp as we see his eyes blazing red.

"I told you 2, to not do anything fucking stupid until I figured out what was going on. But you just couldn't help yourselves could you." He says before pulling our ties, making our heads crash together. We both groan as the crack reverberates off the walls.

"If you were anyone else I would kill you where you stand. But I can't do that to Queenie, even if you 2 are so moronic." He says letting go of us finally.

"What are you talking about?" Bucky says, rubbing his head.

"Yes, she seems perfectly fine without us anyway." I say fixing my tie.

"Shut your fucking mouths. I told you 2 that already so listen to me now you imbeciles. She has been through too much for you to add on top of it. You're supposed to be protecting her. What the fuck is wrong with you?" He yells before crossing his arms, eyes still on fire.

Bucky and I look at each other before looking back at him.

"What is she doing with my brother?" I ask, crossing my arms as well.

"What is she doing with you?" Bucky asks as he repeats the action.

"Oh you guys really are stupid aren't you? There is nothing going on between the oaf and Mae. Are you kidding me?" He says with a scoff.

"My queen and I have an established relationship. You'll have to learn to deal with it." He finished with a loud growl.

"There are things going on." Bucky and I say in unison.

"You're damn right there are. But you're going to fuck up before you even get to that. There is more to the story that neither of you have figured out. So get your egos out of your fucking asses and think. The first thing you are going to do is apologize to that poor woman who didn't deserve your half-baked outburst. Then, ask her about it. Talk to her. Like grown adults. Stop acting like spoiled children throwing tantrums at the person that is hurting the most." He shouts, becoming more calm towards the end.

Bucky and I stare at him for a minute before looking at each other. With a sigh, I nod my head. Bucky sighs as well before putting a hand on my shoulder.

"That's fucking better. If I ever hear you talk to her like that again, I will cut both your tongues out. That's a promise." Cerberus says, closing his eyes, probably trying to change his eyes back.

Just as Bucky was fixing his tie, a red dart was fired, now sticking out of his neck. I looked at him in question before 2 more were fired, hitting Cerberus and I.

"Shit." Was the word we all said as we collapsed. What now?

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