Chapter 44

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A few weeks passed and it was my 18th birthday.
That morning everyone surprised me with a cake and some presents that I would have opened later, after the interview.
In a few hours I should have been in front of a lot of journalists to reveal my existence, and it scared me so much.
At that moment I was in the changing room.
I was wearing a black suit, so a black jacket, black pants, a white shirt and black heels, not too high.
-How do you feel, doll?- Bucky's head peeked from the door.
-I'm nervous. Very nervous.-
-It'll be okay.- he said coming closer to me.
-I'm scared to say something wrong. What if I look like a fool?- I asked.
-You're the smartest girl I know, you're a Stark. And I knew three generations of Starks.- he joked.
-What if they ask me if I have a romantic relationship?- I asked worriedly.
-Tell them the truth. That you and I are dating.- he said, stroking my cheek.
-I didn't mean to...- I said, realizing he could think that I didn't want to tell people that we were together.
-Love, it's okay. I know.- he smiled.
-I'm just so scared, Buck.- I said as he wrapped his arms around me, comforting me.
-Doll, it's alright. Don't worry and be yourself. Everyone's gonna love you, because you're amazing.-
-Thanks babe, I needed that.- I smiled and kissed his lips.
-y/n, sweetie. When you're ready, you can come out.- dad said, walking into the room.
-Hey Tony.- Bucky smiled embarrassed.
-Barnes.- he greeted him -You okay sweetie?-
-Yeah, dad. Just a little anxious.- I nodded.
Bucky and dad were bonding pretty well and I was shocked about it.
Sometimes they still argued, but less than before and dad seemed okay about us cuddling on the sofa or kissing around.
-You should come out now. There are three bodyguards there. While Romanoff, Rogers and Barnes will escort you out.-
I took a deep breath and nodded.
-Let's do it.- I said simply.
When I left the room Steve and Nat smiled at me.
-Honey, you're gonna be amazing. Don't worry.- Nat said -And you look hot.- she whispered so dad could not hear it.
-Thanks.- I giggled.
-I confirm that.- Bucky said winking at me.
I took a deep breath while dad entered first followed by the other three.
-Goodmorning everyone.- I heard dad saying and the crowd screamed -Yeah, yeah. I am Iron Man, now calm down. I'm here today with my wife and the other Avengers to introduce you to a very special person to me.- I smiled involuntarily and took a deep breath, then I walked out.
All the cameramen looked at me and the flashes started to dazzle me.
I walked to dad, who nodded to reassure me, then I looked at the journalists.
-Goodmorning everyone. I'm y/n y/m/n Stark.- I said and all the crowd screamed even more than before -And yes, I'm Tony Stark and Pepper Potts's daughter.- I smiled.
-Everyone calms down. We're here to answer your questions.- dad said as all the photographs were taking a lot of photos -You with the blue jacket.- he pointed to a man.
-She's your daughter, so why did you keep her secret?- the man asked.
-Sweetie, you can answer.- dad said to me.
-Thanks. So yes I'm their biological daughter, now behind me there are some photos of me with the Starks, when I was little, just as proof. And for your question, my parents kept me secret because my father has a lot of enemies, like super villains or just rich men, so for my safety he and my mother decided to not expose me immediately.-
-You with the glasses, last row.- dad pointed to a man.
-How old are you, Miss Stark? If I can ask, obviously.-
-It's not a problem. I'm turning 18 today actually.- I smiled -Yes, you. The woman in the red dress.-
-For how long have you been knowing the Avengers? And are you living with them now?-
-It's been four, five months. And yes, now I'm living in the Avenger tower. Initially I moved there because my mother had a work trip and I couldn't go with her, so she talked to my father and I went to the tower. The man with the brown hat. Yes?-
-How did they took your arrive? Did they know about you?-
-No, they didn't. Well...- I laughed a little remembering the scene -When they saw me the first time, they almost attacked me, because they didn't know I had to arrive. But after an explanation they took my presence very well. We have a very special relationship between us. Like a big family. I really feel at home when I'm with them. Yes? The woman with the black shirt.-
-We often see Mr Stark with a young boy, who work with him, Peter Parker. I suppose you know him.- she said and I nodded -What's your relationship with him?-
-Me and Peter, we're good friends. We work together sometimes and I see him as a brother, I really care for him.-
-But what I wanted to ask was are you two together?-
-No, we're not. As I said before I see him as a brother. The man with the green glasses. Yes?-
-Do you have a relationship with someone in the team?-
-Actually yes, I do. Me and the Sergeant Barnes have been dating for a couple of months now, right?- I smiled at him
-Yeah, that's right.- he said as everyone started screaming again in surprise.
Obviously they didn't know that the Winter Soldier had killed my grandparents.
-The man with the red shirt. Yes?-
-Do you know he was the Winter Soldier before? You know he killed people, don't you?-
-First of all, I don't think it's a nice talk about this when he's right here.- I said when I noticed Bucky looking at the ground -Second, yes I know and I don't care because he was brainwashed, he didn't had control of his mind. And he, like everyone on this team, did something that they regret. But now they're doing their best to protect us. My father, for example. He spent a lot of years financing war and not caring about people dying. But he changed.- I smiled at dad -Everyone can change, if they want. I think everyone deserves a second chance and a happy ending, if they really want it.- I smiled at Bucky, who smiled back at me -So if you have more questions like this, there's the door.- I said seriously pointing to the exit.
-That's my daughter everyone! And I'm so proud of her.- dad said smiling at me.

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