Chapter 23 - Even if the Whole World Turned Against Us...I'm Gonna Love You

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A/N - Trigger warning mention of suicide and abuse/violence/Vormir.


Sometimes, when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.— Unknown


Avengers: End Game Premiere

Scarlett POV

"GAH! I hate this one, too." That's the fifth dress I've tried on, and none of them work. Everything I own or have been given for the premiere is meant for this slim body I barely have anymore. Since I've already had Rose, my body isn't as tight as it was the first time, so I am showing more even if I'm only twenty-five...No twenty-six weeks pregnant. Y/N and I sent the paperwork to our lawyers, who informed Colin's lawyers about the pregnancy. I couldn't hide it any longer. Surprisingly, he took it well. He even said he'd stop drinking and wanted to be in the baby's life. I have no problems with it since it is his child, but I wanted full custody. So far, he is willing to give in to everything we've asked for, but I'm still nervous. Something in my gut tells me not to trust his word.

"What's the matter?" Y/N stood in the doorway in her tight silk black suit with a strapless white shirt underneath, love in her eyes with a hint of concern, making me wonder how long she'd been standing there. She scans my half-naked body as I stand in my bra and underwear. Her eyes shift to almost lust, but when her gaze drifts to mine, it shifts again. I turn my back to her as I go to grab another dress. She walks over, wraps her arms around me and hugs me from behind. I sigh as she kisses me on my shoulder before resting her head.

"Nothing fits or looks right. I hate this. I look terrible, and it's only going to get worse. I'm going be as big as a house." I huff as I hold up a green silk dress but throw it to the side when it doesn't look right. Y/N doesn't say anything. She merely gazes at me in the mirror with a beautiful, cheeky smile. "What?" I chuckle at the look she gives me.

"Not possible. You look radiant, and anything you pick will be perfect." She whispers. A shiver goes through my spine when her breath tickles my ear.

Spinning around in her arms so I'm facing her. "You have to say that because you love me." Her brows furrow as she gives me a quizzical look, and my brow raises.

She pulls me into a kiss, and I close my eyes as I melt in her arms, "Maybe you could go there in your sweater and jeans and still be the most gorgeous one there." She whispers against my lips when she pulls out of our kiss. I playfully hit her shoulder and chuckle at her comment as our gaze locks when I open our eyes, and I get lost in her beautiful, loving eyes. It's as if the whole world fades, and we are the only two in it. She pulls me into a tight embrace and kisses the top of my head after a while. The small gesture calms me, and my worries begin disappearing. How does she always do that? The slightest words, look, movement, kiss or presence always calm me.

"How about this one?" She pulled out of our embrace and walked over to my clothing rack; she pulled out a strapless Swarovski crystal mesh Versace gown. I slightly scoff since it's slicker than the last one I had. "A dress like this, everyone will only talk about your rose tattoo on your back. No one will see your belly. I'll block every angle if you don't want people to know." I give her a warm smile and take the dress from her hand. "Besides, it'll look great with our matching infinity gauntlet jewellery....Oh, I talked to Jess, he's going to drive you. I'll head to the Premiere first and meet you there. So I'll—"

"No," I cut her off, and she gave me a confused look. We talked at length about the premiere and whether we would go in the same vehicle. She only agreed to go our separate ways because I was still trying to figure out what we were. "I'm done hiding. You've done everything for me without hesitation. I love you. If I can't go to the premiere with you, I don't want to go at all." I search her eyes for an answer, but she doesn't say anything. I watch as a bright, beautiful love smile explodes across her face before she pulls me into a passionate kiss. Our soft lips collide. It's full of lust, passion, and unconditional love. My knees start to melt in the kiss as if she knows her grip on my lower back tightens, and she pulls me deeper into the kiss. We pull away to catch our breath. She leans her forehead on mine, and I get lost in her deep ocean eyes.

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