For your love

Press Conference

Checking her appearance one more time in the small mirror Pepper was holding up for her Evangeline ran trembling hands down the skirt of the dress she had Sten run over for her. God she was nervous. Even though this press conference had been her idea she was practically sweating bullets. Setting the mirror down, Pepper came over to take her hands in hers, a soft concerned smile on her face. "Are you sure you want to do this? We can just have Tony announce the buy of Camden instead if you aren't."

Shaking her head adamantly in the negative Evie let out a shaky breath through her half parted lips. She was immensely glad she'd only eaten a small portion when they'd been at lunch. "No, it's time to reveal who we are to each other." A half hysterical laugh slips out when she says, "I'm kind of over everyone assuming Tony is cheating on you with me. It's extremely gross as he's my dad and besides, this will make him happy."

"Okay." Chuckling in agreement the older woman nods before hesitantly asking, "Do you want me to stand with you?" Relief poured through the younger woman's tense body at Pepper's sincere offer.

Honestly Evie thought she would be upset by their abrupt announcement, but Pep had surprised her and Tony by making sure that her assistant had readied the guest room for Evie to get ready in with a whole Glam team there to help out. For which she was extremely grateful because by the time they got back to the Tower they had a very limited time frame to get her dressed and made up for the harsh camera lights. They'd come a long way in such a short amount of time from Pepper distrusting her to now. And for that Evangeline was grateful because getting to know her over these last few days she found that she really liked her.

Brushing back a stray stubborn strand of hair from her face she looked up at the taller woman. "You'd be okay with that?" Tightening her grip gently Pep nods once before letting go so she can touch up her lipstick.

"Of course. I know how nerve-racking these can be your first time. I know I'm a poor substitute for Bucky, but I'll do my best to keep you calm." She says tossing a sympathetic expression towards the silent brooding man sitting in one of the chairs at the small table behind them. With his position in the public eye still a little rocky he'd been asked to stay back here in the waiting room. They both understand, but she knew she could face anything much better with Blue by her side.

Before the other woman could leave the room to prep the reporters Evie called out to her. "Pepper?" Half turning around she looked back at her expectantly. "You aren't a poor substitute. I'm really grateful that you'll be up there with me." A bright smile flashes across Pepper's pretty face as she takes Evie's words to heart.

"I'll see you out there in a minute." Opening the door loud clicks and bright camera flashes nearly blind her and Bucky as the other woman goes out to greet the press. Panic sets in when Evie realizes that's what she'll be facing the entire time that she's out there. Covering her face with both hands she groans.

"Oh God, there's so many people out there, Blue! I know I just said I could do this, but I don't think I can do this. Tony's gonna hate me for backing out at the last minute." Wringing her hands anxiously as Bucky strides over before her dad or Sten could reach her.

"Doll, look at me." Taking her hands in his he ducks down until her hazel eyes are focused on his stormy grey-blue eyes. "Breathe. That's it. Now we both know you've survived worse than this, so head up and shoulders back. Don't show them any fear otherwise they'll pounce on you at the first sign of weakness." He says tapping her chin with his forefinger and gives her that crooked grin she loved. "We both know Tony can never hate you. He loves you."

She knows he's right, that doesn't make the fear any less real or go away. "I know you're right, but what if I make a fool out of myself out there and embarrass him?" She pictures tripping or accidentally flashing the whole room. Or worse flashing the whole room as she trips and falls on her ass.