[1] Just A Normal Girl | Avallone the Avenger

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

"So, I made Loki tell me why you were running from him. At first he said that he didn't know why but I could tell by the look on both of your faces that he knew exactly why.
"Anyway I wrung out of him that he had been tapping into your dreams and creating illusions around you where he can still talk to you without the knowledge of the other Avengers." Steve said, quickly.
I shook my head. "You just said what I already know. That doesn't really change anything. Was that all he said?" I asked him. He looked at his feet and didn't answer my question.
"Steve?!" I asked, grabbing his chin and making him look at me. Our skin contact made me shiver slightly but I held my hand there. Slowly he brought his own hand and placed it over mine.
I blushed and tried to look away, but I just couldn't break eye contact with him.
All of a sudden he leaned in and kissed me. My stomach flipped crazily and my heart beat faster. But I leaned into the kiss and enjoyed it. Seconds later though we pulled away, both blushing like mad.
"Uh-"I choked out, not really able to say anything. He blushed and just pulled me into a hug. I tensed at first but then I melted against his body.

Tony's P.O.V.
When Loki walked in I saw Avallone freeze. Something must have happened. But how? He was in the tower the whole time. I even checked up on him through the video.
I glanced over at her and noticed that she and Captain were having a silent eye conversation. I felt my anger rise. I hold told him to stay away from her this morning. I didn't think that Rogers was the rebellious type.
I was shocked back into reality when Pepper put her hand on my leg. "Tony." She whispered so that only I could hear. I turned to her and nodded my head over to Avallone. Pepper nodded and followed them with her gaze.
Suddenly the door shut and I whirled, seeing that they had left the room. Pepper's grip on my leg tightened and I placed my hand over hers. She grabbed my hand and pulled me into the kitchen.
"What is going on?" She whispered fiercely to me. I shrugged my shoulders and poured myself s mug of beer. "Is there something going on between Avallone and Steve?" She asked me. Everyone's heads turned to me and I excused us, pulling her out of the room
"You really need to learn how to whisper quietly. " I said to her. "Answer my question, Tony." She said, a angry tone creeping into her voice. I needed to avoid answering that question at all costs. "Since when do you care so much about Avallone? or is it Captain that you care about?" I said, faking hurt. She glared at me and answered, "I care about Avallone. She looked worried. Now, what is going on?!" Her voice rose with the last sentence and I winced.
"Quiet down now Pepper." I said, patting her hand. She yanked it away and exclaimed, "Ugh. You are so difficult Anthony Stark." I smiled slightly. She was never really made at me unless she used my middle name.
"No, answer my question, Anthony Edward Stark." She breathed angrily.

Avallone's P.O.V.
I blushed as finally we pulled apart.
"Avallone. I have to say that I really like you." Steve said, blushing like mad. I smiled and looked down, "I like you too." But something tugged on my heart and I regretted the words as soon as I said them.
Steve grabbed my chin and quickly pecked me on the lips before walking down the hallway.
I sighed and looked at his retreating back, wondering why I should not have said that. I know I like Steve but maybe there is something more. Maybe I am in love with Rogers and I didn't even know. Yep, I concluded, that must be it.
I pranced happily into the lounge but stopped short when it was empty, except for Loki. I turned to leave but he suddenly appeared in front of me and I fell onto the ground in surprise.
"Avallone, please." He said, begging. Begging? Why was the god of mischief begging me? I thought. And for once I could feel he wasn't in my mind. I smiled slightly and looked up.
He took a step closer and I immediately crawled backwards, still on the floor. Suddenly he was beside me, pulling me up. I shrieked and shoved him away. But I realized my mistake too late.
I fell against the glass and heard a big crack. I didn't dare to move and my eyes were riveted on his face. He quietly whispered my name before stepping closer to me. I tensed and the glass gave way.