lost (Hawkeye)

Chapter 29

Percy:
It was fun to beat those metal things and I have to say, thanks to Leo, I wasn't that bad at all. After some quiet work, Tony started talking. "What is your favorite food?"
"I like cookies, my mother makes the best in the world. "
"And you really don't have a boyfriend?"
I rolled my eyes.
"No Tony, that hasn't changed in the last two hours, don't worry, if I had one, you would be the first to know." He laughed loudly. "Well, I hope so. It's just hard to believe you don't have a boyfriend, you're pretty, nice, funny. . . " 
"So? It doesn't matter whether I am pretty or not. There are by far more important things about a person than her looks."

Tony tilted his eyes, looking guilty. "That's not what I meant. I have learned my lesson.  A pretty outside doesn't mean one has a pretty inside as well."

An awkward silence build between up, breaking the tension I spoke up."I had a boyfriend until recently." Why did I tell him that? I hated that I was not able to stand silence, exspecially an awkward one.
"Ha! I knew it, was it your friend, the doctor?"
I giggled at the thought. "Oh Gods. No Tony. He's the greatest playboy ever, probably worse than you " He looked at me offended. " Me and Playboy? Never, I'm innocent as ever. Aaaand I have a girlfriend." I looked at him in astonishment. Right, he said something about a Pelter, or was it Peppil or was it Pepper? I forgot. "Wow, great achievement my dear, someone who's been with you for more than a month." I slapped him on the arm. "That hurt, right here. You know, some people do have feelings..." Theatrically he placed his hand on the right side of his body. I giggled. "Idiot, your heart isn't on the right side." I took his hans and placed it above his heart. Tony narrowed   his eyes. "Weird. My mom always told me my heart would be in the right place." 

I rolled my eyes at his bad attempt to be funny and turned back to the metal.  So your boyfriend probably couldn't take it anymore with you, I won't judge him for that. What's his name?" "Mr. Stark, is this supposed to be an interrogation? I've had enough of those for a lifetime." Horrified, he shook his head and grinned. "I would never dare to do  the job of our favourite super spies. I just want to get to know you better, after all, I'm going to have to spend some time with you. So?" He reached out with his hand, motioning me to pass him the hammer. 
I sighed. "I don't want to talk about my boyfriend." I gave him the hammer and turned back to my work, hoping he would leave me alone. But since Tony was Tony, I could have saved my engergy in praying to every single god. He drilled me for so long and did some tricks until he finally knew my boyfriend's name was David.
"Man Leo, stop asking, it's none of your business." I said with a slightly annoyed tone.
"Leo? Who's that? Oh my god This is your secret affair. I never thought you would be one for affairs." He looked shocked. "No, Leo is the one who taught me how to build. He could build anything. You remind me a lot of him. The only dieeference is he knew how to make good jokes. He was always funny and joking. I swear, after an hour with hime my abs would hurt more than after an our of an intensive workout."
"He was?" Tony's voice sounded soft when he asked me that. "What happened to him?" Tears poured into my eyes. "I- I should call the doctor to see if he will come." I hurriedly left the room, avoinding any further questions.

Once in the hallway, I slid down the wall and tried to calm my breath. My chest felt tightened. Gasping I tried to  get more air. I remembered what Will told me after my first attacs. 4 seconds in, 6 seconds holding and 8 seconds slowly out. After a few attempts  I had managed to do that, I got up and started looking for a bathroom. Luckily, I was able to walk around on my own and didn't need a guard as everyone thought I was with the tin can.

When I arrived in my room, I immediately went to the bathroom. Once there, I made a rainbow and threw a drachma into it. "Oh Iris, goddess of the rainbow, do me a favor and show me Apollo on Mount Olympus. Immediately, Apollo appeared.

Apparently, I had burst into the middle of a council meeting, because I saw not only Apollo, but all the other gods as well. I wanted to swipe through the fog but before I could do so, Apollo noticed me. "Ah, my favorite cousin, you don't know how glad I am that you're showing up right now. It's so boring, I could die here right now. " He winked at me. Now the other gods had also noticed me and flooded me with questions. When they knew everything they wanted and I convinced Ares not to just kill the Avengers, I was finally able to start talking. "Uhm Apollo, do you want to come by?" "What, he can come by and I can't?!"Angered, Hermes threw his hands in the air. I grinned at him. "The Avengers want to meet the incredible doctor who cured me. "Apollo nodded. "All right seaweedbrain, there is nothing I would not do for you." He said with a wink, whereupon I just rolled my eyes. "Futhermore, I would not mind showing off in front of an attractive red haired."

"You mean an attractive red haired that could kill you without hesitating?" I raised an eyebrow. "Hahaha." He laughed drily. "You seem to forget that I am immortal. But if killing me would mean physical contact, she can kill me as many times as she desires to."

"Oh gosh Apollo!! Grow up." I placed my hands over my eyes, desperatedly trying to unsee the pictures in my head. "When is it best for you?" Apollo unlocke his phone and immediately deafening music came out. "Oh oops." He tried to shut down the sound, but only managedd to increase the voulmne. "Brother, again? You've been listening to the same song for a month now. Not to mention it is your one of your own songs."Artemis was shaking her head witth a scolding look on her face. "Hey, what are you implying? My songs are simply the best, that has nothing to do with being self centered." Furiously Apollo continued pressing various buttons. "I think I'll have time tonight if it suits you?" "Tonight is perfect, then I'll see you. Oh, and they don't know who or what I am or you are. That should stay that way for now." Apollo nodded and saluted. "It was nice seeing you guys again." I waved goodbye to them. "See you later alligator."  Said Apollo  before I drove my hands through the fog. "See you   later sunshine."  "No you are doing it wrong, It's supposed to be 'See you in a while crocodile'"  I could not hear anything else before I waved through the fog and the picture vanished leaving me alone in my room.

Four hours later:
Still Percy's view

I spent the last four hours with the Avengers. We had talked to each other and got to know each other better. I have to say, they're a pretty weird bunch, but they're all worth gold. We got along pretty well and instead of a threat they see me as a friend. Even though Natasha's still pretty suspicious. I told them Apollo was coming tonight. Now I waited for half an hour in the living room together with the others. Fury had also joined us.
"Mr. Stark here is one who calls himself the gorgeous, wonderful doctor and asks for admission to come in." I laughed when the others looked at me, it was Apollo. "Ah that one is for me. His ego is very close to Tony's. Just do not say anything about music, sport or steak, it would end in an endless debate." Shortly after, Apollo appeared. He was wearing a white tight-fitting shirt and blue jeans. He had tied his golden hair into a loose ponytail. When I saw him, I jumped up and pulled im in a tight embrace. We broke away from each other when Natasha cleared her voice. "Uhm, this is Fred. Fred, this is the Avengers and Fury, director of S. H. I. E. L. D. " He nodded at him. "Sit down, we have a few questions for you. " Fury suggested to him to sit on the couch.