The pair lay in bed, breathing heavily after their sexual endeavour. A million thoughts going through their minds as they tried to process the events that had just taken place. "So..." Athena started "That happened." Butcher finished, grunting as he got up from the bed, sitting on the edge as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. Athena sat up as well, grabbing the corner of the blanket to pull over and cover herself, "I'm sorry I shouldn't of-" he cut her off, turning around and grabbing her hand that lay on the bed, giving it a soft squeeze. "Don't be sorry love, takes two to tango don't it?" He winked and got up, bare arse in full view as he walked across the hall and to his bedroom, the sound of the shower running being heard not long after he was out of sight.
Athena followed suite, going into her ensuite and setting the water to cold as she took her second wash of the day, washing away the smell of sex and slight regret for what she had just done, Athena Banks had done some crazy shit in her life, but sleeping with a married man was definitely up on the list. She didn't really know what to think or what to feel apart from guilt, but he was right, it took two of them to do it so she wasn't completely at fault. After showering she climbed back into bed, the scent of Butcher still there as she snuggled into the sheets, her body grateful for the rest as she drifted off into a dreamless sleep.
When the morning rolled around, Prince was already in the bedroom, pawing at Athenas face to wake her up for the day. "I'm up, I'm up" She repeated with a yawn, stretching across the bed in a starfish position before sitting up, the events of last night replaying in her head as she looked at the bed. "Fuck." the woman muttered, burying her face in her hands, only stopping when Prince started nudging her arm, demanding his breakfast, and just as she had down the previous morning, she crept around the house as not to disturb Butcher who was still noisily sleeping. Throwing the tight costume on, Athena descending the stairs, feeling a buzz come from her hand, who was messaging at this time in the morning?
It was Annie, her message read "Ashley and the rest of the PR department have set up photoshoots for today. see you soon x" now this is exactly what Athena needed, a pamper day. Of Course posing all day could get tiring, she knew better than anyone, but sometimes it's nice to just have people fussing over you all day, making sure you're fed well and hydrated for the day. "Can't wait xx" She responded, putting her phone in her bra and going to the kitchen to feed a very impatient cat. Once everything was done Athena grabbed another piece of paper and a pen to write out a note for Butcher while she was at work, there was a moment of debate in her mind whether or not she should leave a note for him, but realistically there would be more of a problem and an awkward air if she changed behaviour.
"Busy day today, made lunch for you- In the fridge. See you later."
The note was stuck to the fridge underneath a cheesy Vought-land fridge magnet. Athena hadn't been loud in her morning routine, which is why there was a look of surprise when as she was unlocking the front door to leave, Butcher was coming down the stairs. "Oh- good morning." Her greeting was stuttered looking at the tired man with bed hair. "Morning Love" He yawned, putting his hand up to say 'hello' as he strolled past and towards the kitchen. He heard her shout goodbye but he was too exhausted and hungry to say anything back, there was another note attached to the fridge and he squinted his tired eyes to read it. Eyebrows furrowed, he checked the fridge to see that Athena had in fact made him some lunch for the day, a smile crept on his face as he grabbed the note from the fridge and put it into his pocket.
Vought tower was all abustle when Athena pulled up, handing her keys to the chauffeur for them to take it to the garage, reporters were outside and of course she knew exactly what they were there for. They bombarded her with questions and she walked up the stairs to the front doors, asking of course if they rumours were true about her being Starlight sister, and why wasn't this revealed sooner, but one of the questions really caught Athenas ears "Is your relationship the reason Starlight is in The Seven In the first place?" The reporter who spoke was a young man in his 20s, new to the business and dying for his first scoop. Athena stopped walking and turned around spotting the questioner. "Before we do an offical Press release on the matter, I would like to make it abundantly clear that Starlight received her place in The Seven by being a hero. Thank you." It wasn't a lot for the press which only made them want more as they desperately tried to get more answers as security held them back.
Ashley found Athena almost as soon as she entered the building, "Okay so we have Vanity fair as your first shoot with starlight, then we have Vogue, and of course we have a tell all interview scheduled with Cameron Colemans 'Seven on 7' we are so lucky we got this in time for the 7th of the month." The red head rambled, tablet in hand as she looked over schedules.
"Whatever you need Ashley." Athena nodded along to whatever the woman was rambling about.
Once they reached the photoshoot area, Athena could see Annie already there, pacing back and forth, waiting for her sister to appear, and when she did a look of relief covered her face. "Hey sis." They hugged, and walked towards the two vanity stands in the room, where a makeup and hair stylist each waited for them. "I am so ready for this." Athena hummed happily as the artist started to prep her skin for the makeup. Annie was about to agree when Ashley came rushing over, ready to give them a run down of how the interview is going to go.
"So, the story we have decided on for you both is that when Athena was born some crazy nurse took her from the hospital, and no matter hard your parents looked they couldn't find you-" Athena laughed slightly, they had definitely done a lot of work behind the scenes to stage a whole missing child, but they had a fair backstory to build on that they had already developed for Quantum, with the help of Stan Edgar of course. Ashley continued, giving them both scripts to look over while they got ready for the photoshoots. They were easy to be fair, The pair were put in a series of action poses with displays of their powers, and some sweet ones to really show the theme of 'Sisterhood' that they were trying to push.
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QUANTUM~Billy Butcher
Fanfiction"Well, don't you look absolutely breathtaking, love." "I know you're not planning to take me out, so what are you doing stalking me down a dark alley, Mr Butcher?"
