speedy.

four.

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• blood bank ;; bon iver

"It was really nice meeting you."

I turn to look over at Laura, a smile on my face.

"Well, thanks," I said. "I'm glad that I was introduced to Clint's family. You're all super awesome." I sniff the air, smelling sweetness and bacon. "Did you make breakfast?"

Laura let out a small laugh. "Yeah, I did. Would you like so-"

I didn't give her the chance to finish because I had already gone to the kitchen.

I grab a plate, scooting over to the savory food. "Excuse me little munchkins." The two children looked up at me, but smiled brightly and allowed me to get my food.

I sat at the bar, shoveling food into my mouth. I haven't had something so good in a while. Clint's daughter sat beside me, her pigtails swishing at the movement she made as she tried to get situated on the high bar stool.

"Do you fight bad guys with my daddy?" she asked, taking a sip of her orange juice.

"Indeed I do, kiddo," I said, looking down at her.

"Are you a super hero too?"

"I am," I smiled, bringing more of the lovely pancakes to my mouth.

"I want to be just like my daddy when I grow up," she said, cutting her pancakes into bite-sized squares.

"Your father is a wonderful man," I said to her. "He helps the team a lot. We couldn't go without him."

The little girl gave me a toothy grin, before continuing her breakfast. I finished with my food, turning to get out of my seat when a large chest blocked my way.

"Oh, sorry!"

I look up to see Steve smiling. "A little syrup never hurt anybody."

"Yeah, but it's on your super suit," I said, trying to wipe off the sticky substance. "Wait a second, no one told me we were leaving. Just hold on, it'll only take me a minute to get ready!"

"No, it won't."

I stopped myself at the sound of Director Fury's commanding voice. I furrowed my eyebrows, my eyes shifting from him and Steve. At the sudden change in the atmosphere, Laura ushered her daughter and herself out of the kitchen.

"What?"

Fury stepped further into the room, his face completely empty of any emotion, as per usual.

"You're not going with them," he said, hands connected in front of him.

"You're kidding, right?" I laughed, unable to believe the words coming from his mouth. "I have to go, I'm an Avenger."

"Your brother called," Fury said. "He wants you to come with him."

I turn to Steve, looking at him with hurt, because I was hurt. There would be only one reason as to why Peter would be here. Steve is the only one that knows about it.

"Did you call him?" I choke out. "Why?"

"He didn't call me."

I look over at Peter. He looked distressed, almost worried and panicked.

"I was worried about you," Peter said. "You hung up on me without telling me what was going on. Are you okay?"

"No," I grumbled. "I'm not okay, because I need to help my team, but I can't."