Marvel Imagines and One-shots (Requests Closed)

What Puppy? - Avengers x GN Soulmate Reader

A/N: I don't specify which teammates are the soulmates beyond the obvious ones mentioned in the fic. Also the puppy in the header is mine at 8 weeks old. His name is Rascal. 

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Being the soulmate of several of the Avengers was...intense, for lack of a better word. Especially when you had been nothing more than a low-level analyst when Steve ran into you at a SHIELD base. He'd immediately ushered you to the tower and you'd been there ever since.

And you didn't regret it, not for a moment. They doted on you and smothered you in love and affection. There was only one thing you wanted that they refused to give you. A puppy.

Actually, most of them didn't care. It was Tony that refused to have an animal underfoot. Steve agreed with Tony because it was his tower and Bucky agreed with Steve because it was his Steve.

When one of your friends' dog had several puppies, you made a point to visit at least twice a week. You'd sit on the floor and let all five of them crawl all over you. One in particular seemed rather attached and would stumble across the floor to greet you when you came through the door. You'd named him Captain.

They were mutts, scruffy little things and absolutely adorable. This particular visit was short as you promised to be home for dinner. As you opened the door, your friend stopped you and placed Captain in your arms. "Take him."

You gasped. "I can't. Tony said absolutely not."

She snorted a laugh. "As if they'd actually refuse you anything. Take him home. Once he's there, things will change. You'll see."

You glanced down at the pup and he yipped before licking your face. "And if they don't?"

"Bring him back tomorrow," she said with a shrug.

To be truthful, you knew you were taking Captain home the moment she put him in your arms. Look at his little face! You couldn't just leave him. So, you carried him home. And when you arrived at the tower, you tucked him in your coat and zipped it up to hide him inside.

You went to your floor hoping that everyone would be off doing other things. As luck would have it, Steve, Buck, and Sam were all in sitting area and turned when you stepped off the elevator. Your steps stuttered as you saw them before you gave them a wide smile. "Hi, guys. I need to run to my room for a second. I'll be right back."

Steve's eyes immediately narrowed in suspicion and he stood to greet you. "Hello, sweetheart. Where have you been?"

You shrugged. "Nowhere special."

Sam pursed his lips as he looked you over. "I thought you were going to see the puppies today."

"I did, but I do that all the time. So like I said, nowhere special."

Bucky came to stand beside Steve. "That's odd. Normally you won't shut up about how cute they are."

Captain started to squirm and you tried to get him to still without squeezing him too hard. This was not going the way you'd planned. "I just figured you were tired of hearing about them."

A yip came from your pup and you looked anywhere but your mates.

"What was that?" Steve asked. His voice was stern but when you glanced at him amusement filled his gaze.

You widened your eyes in faux innocence. "What was what?"

Sam jumped over the back of the couch and joined the other two blocking your path. "Show me the puppy."

You blinked at him. "What puppy?"

He snorted then made grabby hands. "Give me the dog, babe."

You sighed and unzipped your coat halfway down. A furry face popped out of the opening and looked around.

Bucky dropped the arms that had been crossed over his chest and gaped at the cuteness that had just emerged. "Oh. My. God."

You grinned and pulled the fluffball from your coat before holding him up. "Guys, meet Captain."

Steve's eyebrows shot up. "Captain, huh?"

"I named him after Carol," you said with a nod and laughed at the disgruntled expression that crossed his face.

Sam took the dog from you and cradled him against his chest. "He's adorable." He kissed the top of the fuzzy head. "I love him. We're keeping him forever."

Bucky nodded. "I agree."

Steve chuckled as he scratched the pup between the ears. "I think you all are forgetting Tony. He'll never go for it."

"No." Tony's voice came over the speakers. "No puppies." He probably had Jarvis programmed to let him know if an animal entered the tower.

Sam put the dog behind his back and looked around. "What puppy? There's no puppy here."

"Nice try, birdbrain. No pets." With that proclamation he was gone.

Your boys were pouting when you took the dog back from Sam. You kissed his cheek. "I'll be right back."

You headed to the lab. Bruce noticed you first and grinned when he saw the puppy. 'Good luck' he mouthed and you couldn't help but return the grin.

"Tony," you said, drawing out his name in a subtle plea.

"No," he said without looking up from his project.

"But Tony." You added a pout though he had yet to glance at you.

"I said no, baby. You know the rule."

You moved closer, Captain cradled against your chest. "He likes it here. Sam and Bucky think we should keep him."

He snorted. "Yeah, well I doubt either of them are going to clean up when it pisses on my floor. No."

"But I thought you wanted me to feel at home here," you said in your most pathetic voice. "Doesn't that mean it's our floor?"

The corner of his mouth kicked up though he still didn't look at you. "Nice try but it won't work. He can stay the night. That's it."

You sighed, your heart sinking. "Alright, Tony. It was worth a shot." This time you didn't have to fake the sadness in your tone. You kissed your mate's cheek before heading for the door as you nuzzled the puppy's head. Tony's gaze trailed you as you went.

Three hours later, you sat in the living room on the common floor playing with Captain. Your mates and other team members joined in occasionally but your focus was strictly on the little pup you'd have to return the next day.

"There is a delivery on the main floor for you," Jarvis' voice came. Of course, it would be the one time you were alone all day so you couldn't send someone else after it.

"Thanks, J." You stood with a sigh and scooped up Captain to take him with you.

A delivery guy holding a large open topped box was waiting for you when you arrived in the lobby. He said your name to verify it was you then placed the box on the counter you indicated. You signed where he told you and watched him leave before taking a peek.

The box was filled with everything you might need for puppy. There was a bed, toys, food and water dishes, a small bag of food, and even training pads.

"What?" you breathed, completely lost. You startled when arms wrapped around your waist as you hadn't heard anyone join you. You immediately knew it was Tony and you leaned back into his chest.

"I decided it was a shame to have to take him all the way home so I guess he can stay," he said before pressing a kiss to the back of your neck.

You turned in his arms. "Seriously?"

He gave you a lopsided grin and nodded his head. You gave him a one-armed hug being careful not to crush Captain. "Thank you. Thank you so much."

"Anything for you," he said after giving you a sweet kiss.

Captain yipped and licked first you then Tony earning him a scratch between the ears from your mate. "Welcome to the family, Cap."