Of Love and Lines (MCUxReader)

Fourteen

Penelope POV

When the party had died down the night before, you'd sought out Steve only to be informed by FRIDAY that he was in Bucky's room and not to be disturbed.

Still, you'd texted hoping he would come find you.

He didn't.

Peter happily offered to share his bed, only minus the sexcapades. It didn't stop you from wrapping your body around him in your sleep. It wasn't the same though. Multiple times throughout the night you'd woken, disappointment filling you when your mind realized the arms holding you weren't Steve's. Each time you'd check your phone, expecting an answer. Each time you'd grown more disheartened at the unread tag. He hadn't even bothered to open your fucking text.

The sun had risen well into the sky when Webs finally woke. The two of you got dressed and made your way down for breakfast where everyone informed you that there had been another incident last night while you'd slept. Apparently, Hydra had broken in and attempted to recapture Livi.

Damn she just can't catch a mother fucking break.

Steve's absence at the table resonated in your chest and you texted him again to check in, ignoring the fact that he still hadn't fucking opened your original message from the night before.

Finished eating, everyone moved to the living room, taking up their usual seats. Liv, Loki, and Thor on one couch. Vision and Wands on the love seat. Natasha and Bruce on the other couch with Clint on the floor at their feet. Stark leaned against the side of the love seat by Vis. You and Peter took the bean bags. Steve and Bucky still hadn't made an appearance. When you'd asked, Bruce explained Bucky's need to have Steve close and to have space from everyone else while he recovered. You wanted to see Steve but you wouldn't push in front of everyone.

"So we're moving." Stark announced.

"Moving?" Peter asked.

"Yes. The compound was set to be ready in a few weeks but we're moving up the timeline. Be ready to go in a week. That includes you kids."

"Us?" It was your turn to question the billionaire.

"Yes, Periwinkle. That is if you want to join the initiative. Parker's kind of already in it, but this would make it official. Spiderlings classes can all be taken virtually, yours as well."

You ignored the horrible nickname and turned to stare at Webs.

He shrugged. "You wanted to learn more about your powers. This is the best way to do that."

Bruce spoke next. "I also wanted to officially offer you an internship with me in medical. I've checked with the school, and it will count as your clinicals for this semester."

Your jaw dropped. "What? How?"

"Steve brought it up and I think it's an excellent idea. Especially if you're joining the initiative." Bruce explained.

You were going to kiss that Captain silly.

That is if he decided to give you the fucking time of day anytime soon.

"Shut the fuck up. I mean- yes! To all of it."

"Good." Stark clapped his hands. "If you don't mind, I'm going to go get things started. Try not to need me." He left.

Congratulations were handed out from everyone before they also went their separate ways for the day. Peter pulled you up off the bean bag and into a hug. "You're gonna do great."

"This is going to be so much fun! I can't freaking wait!" You cheered.

"Let's head back to our place. I want to review my schedule and you probably need to reach out to your advisor to confirm your clinicals."