Ghost

Chapter Twelve

Spencer's POV

   It was my turn for a mission this time. Or, er, job? I can call them missions, right? Anyway, I've been.. requested, to uh, get some info. On some bad people? Ya know what, it's better if you don't know all the details. Plausible deniability and all that.

    No, of course Carol doesn't know. How am I getting away? Well I'm going to see Tony and then going on a 'business trip.' I don't know how long this is going to take but I've told Carol the trip could vary based off of how well the investments go. Which isn't really a lie so.

   I will actually stop by to see Tony. Can't be a complete liar. I do actually miss him. We got pretty close after the party. Stayed in touch. Met up a couple times.

   No, I'm not going to the avengers compound. Do you know how crazy I would be to be surrounded by all of them? Think about your enemies being around you at all times just waiting for them to figure out who you are. No thank you. I don't need that psychic breakdown.

    I'm renting a house nearby, much to Tony's dismay. I just said I needed my own space or whatever. I'll be sure not to run into them. Might meet up with Wanda but I guess she's on a mission right now and it could be a long one.

    Or maybe she's really playing with the bad guys too and she's been faking this whole time.. now that really would be a twist. Could you picture it though? She would like, use her wiggly woos to mess with peoples mind and shit? Help them make a get away. But the whole time she believes she's on the right side, fighting to make the world better. Until finally she sees that she was on the wrong side, helping the avengers win.

    Damn even in the fake scenario she ends up as a superhero. Like it was meant to be her job or something. Eh, I just couldn't picture her being against the avengers. Idk about you, but I would pay to see that.

    Anyway. I've got my bags packed and I'm ready to go. Well kind of. I'm going to miss her like crazy as it is and knowing I'm going for the wrong reasons just makes it that much worse. I gotta go. I've got to finish the job.

    Im trying to stop. I am. But the rush and excitement and the money.. this place needs upkeep. And a future with Carol needs some kind of stability.

    Yes, I know this isn't a stable situation. But it will be. Im stashing some cash until I get enough where I can retire. I figure if I'm surrounded by the avengers no one would come after me? It's a solid plan. You don't know.

   "Babe, I've got to go, I'm going to miss my plane." Ya right, cause I need a ride anywhere. I laugh at the thought.

  "Why are you laughing?" Carol caught me.

   "Nothing just can't wait to get on with all this business shit. I'd rather be here with you."

    She softens, taking me into her arms. Ugh I love this. And her. Maybe I'm a mush but I'm a mush for her. "I know babe, I wish you didn't have to go. But I get it. Duty calls." She has no idea.

   "I'll be back as soon as possible. And only spend a few days in New York with Tony. Maybe I can talk him in to some investments." We both laugh. Still have to roll with the lie, no matter how much I hate it.

   "I'm sure you could sweet talk him into it."

   "You would know damn well how good I am with my mouth." I raise my eyebrows and smirk.

    This earns a low growl from her. "Not fair when you have to leave, babe."

   "I know, I'm sorry. I can't help it. I'll make up for it when I get back." I wink at her, give her a quick peck on the lips, and walk out the door. No doubt leaving her a bit frustrated. I smirk at the power I have on her. Love is a beautiful thing.