Chapter 48 - No Time like the Present

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"STRANGE" a shriek of Strange's name pulls you both out of the moment. You look at eachother with fear in your eyes.

You gulp "Let's go"

He strokes your hair and kisses your forehead, before both of you leave your room and rush back to the main  room.

"Who- No Tony, don't say it"

You feel your stomach drop and your heart stop. As you looked at Tony, his expression said everything, they'd come back or were coming back.

"Suit up everyone." Tony announces assertively and everyone quickly follows the direction, going off and getting themselves sorted.

As he passed you Pietro placed a comforting hand on your shoulder, flashing a small smile to you.

Tony slowly approaches you both, "Strange did you sort it?"

Strange gives you a side glance and looks back at Tony "yes. As best as I can, given the task at hand".

"You two know I'm right here, right?" You ask frustrated.

"Yes, that's exactly where you are to stay as well Y/N. Do you understand me?" Tony asks in full dad mode voice.

"Tony, come on-"

"NO! Strange I thought you sorted this?" He extends his arm in your direction, whilst shouting at Strange.

You roll your eyes and turn to face Strange who is staring at you with anger in his eyes, but a tear falling down his cheek. As you look at the floor, you see his hand trembling, worse than his tremor ever was.

"He did. He did. I'm not coming. I promise. I'll stay put, I was just trying my luck with you. I'm sorry. Please don't fight, not now. I need you two to look after one another. Please." You blurt out in desperation.

You hear them both take a sigh of relief in unison.

"Okay then. Good" Tony kisses your temple and goes off to get ready.

"Strange could I borrow you?" Bruce sheepishly asks as he comes out of the lab.

"Of course Dr. Banner. I'll be right back sweetheart."

You let go of the breath you were holding and a tear escapes down your cheek.

"Are you actually going to keep the promise or do I need to go undercover again for you?"

You turn and see Bucky grinning childishly with his arms folded across his chest. You swipe at him as he shifts out the way, making you miss. You both laugh and he pulls you into a hug.

As you rested against his chest, Bucky lowers his head so he is level with your ear "in all seriousness, if you are planning on breaking that promise and coming to this fight, tell me. So at least one of us can be on the look out for you and help you Y/N"

You chuckle and shake your head, pulling out of the hug and gripping him on his upper arms, you smile "I'm not breaking the promise Buck. I can't. Their reactions tell me this is one request I should not be fighting."

He smiles softly at you and swiftly takes a step back. You can't help but laugh "Strange play nice"

"If I must" he comes up behind up, wrapping his arm around the back of your waist, pulling you in close. Maintaining eye contact with Bucky.

You look between them and grip the bridge of your nose and shake your head.

"Right no. Enough Strange. Enough, new rule. You want me? You want to be with me? You accept that I come with 4 very important men, my adoptive father and brother, and my two bestfriends."

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