Tony's Little Genuis (Tony Stark X Reader) [ON HOLD]

Chapter 2

I have officially graduated! I made my way to the common area outside the arena. I looked around for Tony, but I couldn't find him. There were so many people here and it was making me on edge. I've never done good with crowds.

Soon my simple looking became panicked, and my eyes darted around looking for Tony or an exit. I feel a hand on my shoulder, and I tense.

"Breath Kid, I'm gonna get you to Tony." Feminine voice, red hair, Natasha. I nodded my head. I knew Tony trusted her which means I can trust her. It took me a moment to realize Clint is there too. The two help me push through the crowd. We walk across the street where the rest of the team is standing. Tony's smile fades as he sees my increased breathing.

He opens his arms and I quickly run into them. I feel his hand rub up and down my back.

"You're okay, you're safe. I got you beautiful. I'm so sorry. I know you don't do good in crowds normally. I didn't even think about how it would affect you with your stress levels." Slowly he pulls away, just enough to see my face. His hands move to cup my cheeks. "I am so proud of you. How about we go out and celebrate? What do you say?" I nodded my head slowly still trying too fully calm down. "What do you want to do?"

"Ice cream?" I ask hopefully. He chuckles shaking his head.

"Whatever you want." He tells me before pulling me back into a hug and kissing my forehead. I hear one of the team members clear their throat.

"Simp." One said while faking a cough. It made me smile and I chuckled a bit. I step out of Tony's embrace although I wanted nothing more than to feel safe in his arms.

I turn to the team with a smile.

"Thank you so much for coming with Tony today. I know we didn't know each other but the fact that you came means the world to me."

"Lady YN it was an honor to come to your celebration!" Thor exclaimed moving his arms upward. Clint had to duck his head a bit to make sure he didn't get hit. I could see the glare he sent Thor who was completely oblivious of the situation.

"It's rare that Tony talks about anything but himself, so when he told us about the graduation, we knew we had to come see what the fuss was about." Natahsa explained knowing full well that I didn't believe that they came just cause Tony asked.

"Why am I not surprised?" I asked with a chuckle as I turn back to look at Tony. I was a bit shocked to see him already looking at me. He had a look that I couldn't quiet place, but it seemed of the caring nature. Due to that I brushed off the butterfly feeling in my stomach and turned back to the team. "So, are you joining us for ice cream?" I was giving them an open invitation to come.

I knew better than most that they couldn't normally catch a break and live a normal life and because of that I didn't want to deny them the opportunity to come out with us.

I watched as they all exchanged looks with each other. No one said a word and I was in awe of the silent communication going on. It really showed how much of a team that they were.

"Nah kid, I think we are going to head back to the compound. I know Clint and Sam still have some training that they need to catch up on." Bucky explained with a faint smirk. I could see Sam do a double take at his words.

"Since when do I have more training to do?" The moment the sentence was finished I watched as Wanda smacked him upside the head. Sam rubbed his head slowly, looking up sheepishly at us. "Right... That training..."

This group was definitely something. I could see why Tony spent most of the time in the lab or at the bar. I don't think I could handle them for long periods of time and normally I was the social butterfly of the group.

"Right, well we better get going. It was a pleasure meeting you YN." Clint told me with a smile before most of them walked towards the limo. Bruce stayed behind for a minute, and I gave him a questioning look.

"I meant what I said earlier, I do appreciate your interest and I would love to meet up when you're free to discuss your ideas. Tony has my number. I look forward to hearing from you... Dr. YLN." I gave a nod of the head. Dr. Banner was the first person to refer to me as Dr. and I couldn't have asked for anyone else to say that.

It showed that Bruce had some respect for my work and my status, even if I just earned it 20 minutes earlier. I watched as Bruce followed after the others leaving Tones and I alone.

"So, how about that ice cream?" I ask with a grin.