Bucky Barnes' Daughter

Chapter Sixty-Three

"Okay, so we do a press conference right before everything then I get to head into the ball?"  I ask as Pepper tries to explain to everyone what was going to happen tonight.  "Do I have to say anything at said press conference?"

"No, no one is going to see you until your first appearance at the ball.  You'll be escorted in after your parents."  I nod liking the idea of the wow factor.

"I walk in with her right?"  Peter asks as he keeps nervously glancing my way.   He seems to be more nervous than I was right now.  I'm just ready to get this over with already.

"Great let the media get ahold of this story."  I could see people thinking that Peter and I were a couple.  "Everyone realizes I have a boyfriend right?"  I see Peter tense slightly making me wonder if this wasn't public knowledge yet.

"When did you get a boyfriend?"  Tony seemed the most surprised by this tidbit of information.

"Like a couple week ago."  I reply as I adjust in my seat.  "Since that wasn't actually public knowledge yet, I would like to interject and say my boyfriend is not going to be okay with this."

"That's why they flew me in."  Jason's voice sounds from right behind me.  I stand up so he can pull me into his arms.  "How's my tsarina today?"  He whispers before kissing me passionately.

"I for one do not approve of dragging a civilian into this."  Rhodey voices his concerns as I try to ignore everything but the guy in front of me.

"She's more calm with him by her side."  Clint was the one to make this observation as Bucky seems to remain on the sidelines during this conversation. "We want her to seem like a normal teenager and not a threat.  I see this as the perfect solution."

"We are not risking anyone's safety tonight."  Rhodey still hasn't warmed up to me yet.

"Come on, the media will eat this up.  They're two star crossed lovers."  Pepper must have been in on the plan.  "Why don't the kids start getting ready while the adults discuss the rest of tonight's details."  

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Pepper hired a team to get me ready.  Most of the women were Russian and I felt comfortable chatting with them in my native language.

"Where did you grow up?"  Olga asks me as she finishes tightening the corset on the back of the dress.

"Nizhny Novgorod."  I couldn't tell them my actual home but there were happy to chat about the city.  I had visited several times so it almost seemed like I had actually lived there.

"How is everything coming along?"  Pepper stood in the doorway holding an IPad in her hands.  Her dress was red and gold and I knew from my parents that all the couples were wearing matching colors.

"I'm ready."  I take a deep breath before thanking the women who helped transform me into the perfect young lady.  "Do I look okay?"  She could tell I was nervous so she comes over to me.

"You look beautiful.  You're parents are attending the press conference so they will meet you there. Remember to smile."  She pulls me into a hug before having me follow her into he living room.

"You look amazing."  Peter was already waiting for everyone to finish getting ready. His Aunt May was standing with him making me feel a little less awkward.

"You clean up well yourself."  I reply hoping my boyfriend would emerge soon.

I hear approaching foot steps and I turn around and catch the first time Jason saw me.  He looked like he couldn't believe how beautiful I was.  My hair fell in long curls down my back.  The front part of my hair was pinned back to allow everyone to see my face but most of my hair was down to cover my scars.

The dress had turned out better than expected and moved gracefully around me.  I was able to wear flats under the dress since Banner and Dr. Swanson still wanted me to take it easy.

"Mое солнце, my sun."  Jason whispered the words so I could only hear.  He kisses my forehead gently before taking my hand in his. 

"Learning Russian for me?"  I tease as he squeezes my hand reassuringly.

"Woman, I would take on the world for you."  He replies making me blush.  Thankfully everyone who wasn't at the press conference started coming into the room.  

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Third Person POV:

The doors swing open revealing the ballroom bustling with people.  The air was thick with anticipation as the two teenagers at the top of the stairs exchange a nervous smile before descending down the stairs.

"Miss Serenity Romanov Barnes and Mr. Jason Thompson."

The young lady had an air of confidence that drew everyone's attention to her.  People have been waiting for hours hoping to catch a glimpse of the newest member of the avengers.  Her past was shrouded in mystery but one thing was for sure, she was going to the center of everyone's attention for years to come.

The young man by her side seemed to be completely devoted to her as if the whole world revolved around Miss Romanov.  It was a refreshing sight seeing two teens be so in love with each other.

Natasha Romanov and James Barnes approach their daughter and pull her into a warm embrace.  She relaxed even though all eyes were on her.

The orchestra strikes up a tune and all couples head to the dance floor.  Men tried to get a dance with the young lady but it as impossible seeing as Mr. Thompson wouldn't leave his girl's side.  So everyone was going to have to be happy just seeing her, for that was the whole reason behind tonight.