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NOVEMBER 23RD, 2017
THE CHAIR SWIVELED around, showing Cynthia her new blonde hair.
Her grin was wide as she looked in the mirror. "I've missed the blonde so much," Cynthia said to the hair stylist standing behind her, "I haven't felt like myself without it."
"Well, I'm glad you love it so much," Anna, the hair stylist, said, who took off her gloves and ran a hand through her own hair. The two smiled brightly at each other, and then Beck walked over, putting a hand on Cynthia's shoulder, and saying, "I think we should get going. We have some some holiday plans to get to, don't we?"
Cynthia grinned up at him, paying Anna and tipping her generously, the holiday spirit excitedly flowing through her. She and Beck were going to pick up some Christmas music at the local target; Cynthia glad Maisie was recovering well. She confided in Jamie, Cynthia, and her mom daily; as did Cynthia with them all, and she and Jamie made weekly visits to a therapist, and Maya was currently on trial, along with Rylee. Jamie hadn't seen Rylee since they rescued Maisie, and had told his mom he didn't want to.
"I think . . . I think it would be better for me if I don't see or talk to her until her trials start," Jamie had said to Maisie. "Because it's too soon, and I don't want to have all my old feelings just crash into me, and then, what if she takes advantage of that, of me? After seeing who she really is, I don't want . . . I don't want anything to do with her."
"Does anyone, besides me, know you've dyed your hair?" Beck asked as they walked into the target. Cynthia grinned, shaking her head as they made their way towards the holiday section.
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The exciting news Cynthia was going to share made the excitement eat and buzz away in the bottom of her stomach. After she and Beck had gotten back to Jamie and (soon to be) Maisie's apartment, with a few Christmas music CDs in hands, they started helping in the kitchen right away.
Sitting on the couch with Jamie, Tony, and Sam, Beck was happily watching a previously recorded football game. In the kitchen, with Bucky, Vision, and Steve, Cynthia sang and danced to the Christmas songs while working around in the kitchen, Cynthia sneaking tiny glances at Natasha and Bruce Banner. Maisie was currently having a conversation with Thor, whom she had been giving some endearing looks.
"Your cutting skills are amazing," Cynthia complemented Vision, who sheepishly smiled, replying, "During my time having a body, I've watched many different television shows and perfected some of the arts of cooking."
Sitting on the balcony with Bruce, Natasha shyly looked over at him and sighed. "Why did you . . . Why did you run away?" Natasha asked. Bruce pressed his lips together, knowing full well this would have been a question Natasha was going to ask. "Because that's what I'm best at," Bruce tried to answer simply.
"I thought . . . I was hoping that, at the time, we could have possibly run away together, maybe. Or started . . . Seeing each other," Natasha looked down at her lap, squirming under Bruce's gaze. "It really hurt when you left, is all."
"I'm sorry," Bruce replied, looking at the New York skyline. The two had been making awkward conversation, as this was the first time they had seen each other since their last Avengers mission, when they had met the Maximoff's. "I . . . I panicked. I don't usually do relationships, Natasha, and even though you accepted me completely, I . . . " He felt at a loss for words. The effect this red-headed woman had on him always left him speechless. Bruce shook his head. There was nothing else for him to say.
Inside, sitting at the dining room table, Thor had started to flirt with Maisie. Ever since he and Jane had (Thor had used the Earthen, human, term) ended their relationship, Thor had left Earth once again to return his home. Once again coming back as Steve had invited him and Bruce, he took one look at Maisie and had sat her down at the table to talk to her.
Swirling her wine around in her glass, Maisie smirked as she said, "You're really full of yourself, aren't you?" She grinned at Thor as raised her glass to her lips. He bit his lip, trying to keep himself from laughing, but letting out a hint of a laugh out. "So . . . You're a god?" She asked, making Thor grin and Maisie continued, "I like the sound of that."
"Dinner is ready!" Steve shouted from the kitchen, catching everyone's attention. Today they would be having ham, stuffing, rolls, and a jello dessert. The next day, Cynthia and her family (Millie, Bucky, Jamie, and Maisie) would all be having their Thanksgiving dinner. The cooks all helped bring over everything they had made, and everyone grinned. They had set up a table that would seat all fourteen of them, Wanda joining them later than she planned on.
After everyone sat down, Wanda came into the apartment using her powers, and sent a reassuring smile to Jamie as she came over, sitting down in the seat next to Vision. "I know a few people have announcements they'd like to give, so I'll go first," Steve stood up from his chair, grabbing the attention of everyone at the table.
"S.H.I.E.L.D. has officially obtained the actual recipe on the super serum that made me," Steve proudly said, and Millie accidentally let out a whisper of a giggle, catching Steve's attention. "What is it, Millie?"
"Oh, nothing," Millie coolly replied, shaking her head as she gently placed her napkin on her lap. "Cynthia and I . . . Have made something similar to that. A little over twenty years ago."
Everyone looked over at Cynthia, who threw her hands up in protest and made a face of distress. "I could only give it to Millie, because we were the victims of a manhunt," She defended herself, causing Natasha to huff and roll her eyes. Cynthia and Natasha had come to have a relationship similar to Steve and Tony's.
"But, now that Steve's announcement is over, I guess I'll say mine." Cynthia explained, getting up from her seat as Steve sat back down in his. "The official date for my hormonal surgery fix will be happening on December 1st, on a loan I've received. After I have my hormones fixed, it means . . ." She looked down at Bucky and smiled, "If I wanted to, I could have more family of my own. And, I could start aging. My healing power would work even better than before. And I'm so excited to be sharing it with you all."
Everyone grinned and clapped, or like Maisie, said things like, "You deserve it!" and "I love babies."
Sitting back down in her seat in between Bucky and Jamie, she squeezed their hands, and they all dug in. Cynthia couldn't have felt more blessed being around her giant family and friends.
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SORRY THIS WAS SO LATE!
I dont know what happened. but! i think this will be wrapped up soon, if not, I might end up picking it up again and continuing Clara's story when the avengers infinity wars movies come out.
I've also been currently obsessed with Hamilton (the musical) which is lit. i love it. alright, see you next chapter!!
( edited 8/22/19 - also, if you're interested, i've seen Hamilton irl now :') )
