𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞

She's the type of flower that
can grow after a fire
-Acrewss

Eleanor was dressed in her favourite Ironman pyjamas, her hair tied up into two braids, the light of the television illuminating her face. The movie was playing in the background whilst she and her dad were talking.

"I don't understand how you could possibly like Bucky Barnes, didn't he kill Tony's parents?" Her father asked, he too was dressed in his pyjamas however he had Captain America.

"Yes he did, however that was Hydra's fault! They shouldn't have taken my baby and experimented on him"

"He's killed multiple people! He's a mass serial killer, in many countries"

"He was brainwashed into killing those people, and didn't we watch The Falcon And The Winter Soldier together. You saw how broken Bucky was after Okeye said he was free. He sobbed dad, sobbed!"

"I know Ellie, we watched it together and then you sobbed for an hour afterwards. You went through two entire packets of tissues."

Eleanor pouted "But he was so sad! Did you see how happy he looked?!"

Christopher laughed "Yes I saw. Anyway what would you like for lunch?"

She bit her lip "Maybe some chocolate brownie ice cream?"

"No, junk food rots your teeth. You need to take care of yourself"

Eleanor frowned "Is that why you won't let me dye my hair?"

Chris sighed, he was sure he had this conversation around a thousand times by now "You know why I won't let you dye your hair and neither will your mom. The chemicals-"

"Will seep into my brain and eat it alive like flesh eating bacteria, you've told me before" Eleanor rolled her eyes

"Then you know exactly why I won't allow you"

She groaned "You're so boring, you don't let me do anything fun!"

Christopher sighed deeply "I am trying to protect you and your development. You are the one thing that I love dearly. I just want to protect you"

"I know you do dad, this is why I love you so much"

They settled back into the sofa, relaxing into their heated blankets when Eleanor's phone went off. Ignoring it, she concentrated on the movie until it buzzed again.. and again.. and again.

Christopher chuckled and paused the movie "Answer it, we can continue later"

"Dad... it's so awkward when we talk"

"You need to call her more. Please Ella" Seeing her fathers expression, she sighed moved the blanket.

Eleanor got up and went into the kitchen, she answered the call "Hey mom"

The voice on the receiver sighed "I thought you would never pick up" she chuckled

Eleanor weakly chuckled "Sorry, I was busy with my biology homework"

"Ah yes, how is your studies going? I hope you're the top of all your classes" Eleanor smiled and sat down "Yeah, I'm the top of course. I.T is giving me some trouble with my coding but don't worry, I have it all under control"

"That's my girl! So, honey, I was wondering when you would like to come and see me in New York. We can shop 'til we drop" Both the women laughed

"It might have to be near Christmas-" Eleanor got cut off by her mom "That would be perfect! Winter in New York is to die for Ella. You will love it! I'll talk to your father about it"