Balance

Part 1 Pancakes

"Lilly, please get me my... ehm you know. That thing.". Before he could finish I gave Tony the part he needed for his new suit. "Thanks dear.". "No problem, sir.". Tony sighed. "How many times do I have to tell you. You can just call me Tony.". He looked at me. "Alright. Sorry. Si... Tony.". "Alright!".

I was helping Tony building his new suit. He always liked to upgrade and build new suits, because I am his assistent I help him. I like my life in the Avengers tower. All the Avenger and the other agents are really nice.

"Damn.''. I heard Tony say. "It's already lunch time.". I looked at my watch. "Oh yes, indeed it is! Let's get some lunch!". Tony and I walked to the kitchen in the middle of the Avengers tower. We had to take a lift.

Natasha, Steve, Sam and Wanda were already in the kitchen. Natasha sat at the kitchen table with Wanda, while Steve and Sam were cooking food. As Tony and I walked in I started laughing. The fact that Steve and Sam are cooking made me laugh. Also, Sam was making a big mess while Steve tried to clean his mess. Steve lookes at me with eyes that said 'help me'. Sam was having the time of his life. He was making pancakes. Wanda and Natasha saw me laugh and started laughing too. "Lilly! I was trying so hard not to laugh! I wanted to encourage the boys to learn how to cook for themselves!". Sam turns to Wanda. "I can cook just find Wanda, thank you very much.". I grinned at Natasha. "Maybe, for now on you guys just cook for lunch.". Steve looks at me with fear in his eyes. "No!". He whispered. Sam was really enthusiastic. "Yesss. Come on cap. We can cook for the girls.". "Hey!". Tony said next to me. "Yes. We can do it! If we can fight Thanos, we can cook a lunch!".

We waited until Steve and Sam were done with the pancakes. Sam served the pancakes on the plates and brought them to the kitchen table where we all sat. "Can I help?". "Stay seated Lilly. It is our turn to cook.". I took a bite of a pancake. "Wow, Sam, Steve. Those are really nice!". "I told you!".

Bucky walked in before we could finish eating. He looked angry. Well, that's how he always looks like. When he saw me he looked even angrier. I don't understand why he doesn't like me. I whispered to Nat. "Did you figure out why he doesn't like me?". Nat looked at Bucky. "I haven't, but yesterday after the last meeting. When we trained he looked really annoyed. He was punching the punchingbag so hard. He broke 3 of them.". I was in shock. How can a man have so much anger inside of him?

Bucky sat next to Steve. He stared at me. He has cold blue eyes. It's almost like he can stare into my soul. I got the chills.

"Alright, I am done. Lilly, can you take some pancakes and bring them to Banner? He hasn't eaten yet. After he has eaten you can help him with his projects.". Tony was clear. "Alright. I'll see y'all at dinner. Bye!". I walked out. Took the lift and went to Bruce's lab. "Hi Bruce. I got you something to eat. Sam and Steve baked pancakes.". "They did? I never heard that they can cook.". I grinned. "I didn't know they can cook either, but these are really good!". Bruce nodded and took a bite. "These are good indeed! But I have to finish my project and you have to go back to Tony.". "Tony told me to stay with you until you ate your pancakes and I am not leaving until you do! After that I can help you with your project.". Bruce looked at the plate. "Alright. He almost orded you like a soldier, but okay.". He started eating. After he finished eating I helped him with his project and after that I went and look for Tony.

I walked to Tony's lab. "Hi Tony, can I help you?". "Hi Lilly. I dismiss you. You've done so much work today. You deserve a break. Go to the gym, go train a little.". "Alright, thanks! See you at dinner!".

I walked to my room. I changed. I looked in the mirror before putting on my gym clothes. Those scars still look so bad. I cringed. I quickly put on my clothes and made my way to the gym.

Before I opened the door I heard Sam. "Hi, Lilly! What you doin?". "Tony said that I deserve a break and that I should go to the gym.". "Wow, you follow orders like a soldier.". I didn't answer him. I tried to open the door to the gym. "Did I say something wrong?"."I was a top spy in S.H.I.E.L.D. So following orders is something I do.". I blurred out. "What? Really? I didn't know that. Does Tony know?". "No, he doesn't know.". "What is the reason you aren't a spy anymore?". "Well, I got injured. I was a big mess. They fixed me, but they told me I wasn't fit for duty anymore as a spy.".

It was really painfull. I always enjoyed being a spy, but after my accident. I was broken. "I am so sorry Lilly. I didn't know.". "How could you know? I never told you or anyone about this. They erased most of my files and history as a spy. That way I could become a great assistent.". Sam looked at me with sorrow in his eyes. "I really hope that you feel welcome. Everyone loves you!". "Hah, I doubt that.". "What do you mean?".

"You know, the Bucky situation?". "Give him time! Yes he is a real pain in the ass, but he can be a great friend! I am sure of it!". Sam really cared for me. He made sure that I felt wanted. "Thanks man. Now I want to train. I have to get rid of all the anger inside of me.". Sam smiled. "I have to go and see Tony. See you at dinner.". "See you!". With that I walked through the doors of the gym. And who do I see running on the treadmill? James Buchanan Barnes.

I walked to a corner of the gym with some matts. I started stretching. I sometimes looked his way to see what he is doing. He was done running and was now doing some ab exercises. I focused on myself and started stretching my hamstrings by bending over. My butt was against the wall and my upper body went down to my legs. I heard someone choking and coughing. I looked up. It was Bucky. Was he staring? No it can't be. He doesn't like me.

After I was done stretching. I started boxing. I put on my boxing gloves and started punching the boxing bag. I was punching really hard, just to get the anger out of my system. I didn't have great form right now, but it didn't really bother me right now. However. It did bother someone else.

After a few minutes of punching the bag I felt a pair of hands moving my arms and hips. The hand on my hips felt really cold. I shivered. I didn't need to turn around to know who it was, but I did it anyway. "What are you doing?" I was annoyed. "Correcting your form. You have to keep you arms higher and turn with your hips.". I rolled my eyes. "I know how to box. Please, leave me alone.". "Alright. Miss, I know it all.". I was pissed.

"Leave me alone! Or I will punch your ass back to Brooklyn.". He started laughing. "You think you can punch me? You're so fragile and weak.". Before he finished I already punshed him in the stomach. "I have to admit, I didn't see that one coming. But it was a weak punch.". "What is your problem Barnes? When I arrived here everyone was so welcoming, while you. You were nothing but cold to me. Now you're laughing at me for being weak? How dare you! You don't know my story!". "And you don't know mine.". I looked him in the eyes. "I don't care about your story. You don't care about mine. Fine. Now, leave me alone.". I turned back to the bag and started punching it again. I heard Bucky walk out. Finally. Peace.