Percy Jackson and The Avengers

Peter- 'I like to think of it as my winning personality.'

This chapter is dedicated to @myshka3
Part 3/5
I'm left confused after Bruce and Natasha leave me. Jackson's attractive and she's funny when she wants to be and sarcastic and serious and she's like a hurricane on the battlefield. I just don't know if she's interested in me in that way. SHIELD trains their agents to hide their emotions. I just don't know if I will pursue it anyways. I sigh as the elevator comes to a stop in the garage. Dinner with my aunt is what I need.

It takes me a while to find a parking spot but I'm thankfully not late. The restaurant isn't anything fancy but its good.

    "Reservation for two; Parker." I tell the hostess.
    "Here you are. If would follow me."

   She grabs two menus and leads me to my table. She lays out the menus and I take a seat after thanking her. I only have to wait a couple of minutes until May arrives. I stand up to greet her.

    "Aunt May!" I give her a hug and she kisses my cheek.
    "Oh Peter you look great!"
    "I could say the same about you." I pull out her chair and push her in. I then take a seat myself. We have some small talk before her face grows serious.
    "Okay, what's bothering you?" She immediately asks.
     "What? Nothing's bothering me." She gives me a look. How the hell did she figure it out that quickly?
    "Peter, I know you well enough to know that you got something on your mind. I'm that good. Now spill." I hesitate before answering. Maybe she could help?
    "Okay, you're right. There is something on my mind." She makes a pleased sound. I smile. She could also read me well. "There's this girl."
    "Ooh, now I definitely want to know." May rests her elbows on the table and folds her hands. I chuckle a bit and roll my eyes. "What's her name?"
    "Her name is Perseus Jackson but she's an, uh agent." I lower my voice a bit. "So she mainly goes by Jackson or Agent you know? But Bucky and Steve have been calling her Perseus ad Tony is too. Well only tonight because of the gala but that doesn't really count. Where am I going with this?"
    "Gala?" May asks. I nod.
    "Yeah, there's a fundraiser gala thingy going on tonight and everyone else was busy so Jackson drew the short straw. And oh my god you should have seen her tonight. Jackson was absolutely gorgeous. She looked like a goddess. She had this beautiful red dress that hugged her figure and made her sea green eyes glow. And she's sarcastic and funny. She's terrifying on the battle field.
"But she doesn't really open up a lot. I mean, she does sometimes here and there. Its more like she offhandedly makes a comment and its about her friends or something that happens to her. And she's lying about something. I know it. Basically everyone knows."
    "Well everyone has their secrets."
    "I know, it just I feel like its something big."
    "Are you guys ready for drinks?" A waitress stands to my left, pen and pad in hand.
    "Uh, I'll take a Dr. Pepper." I answer.
    "Sure thing sweetie. And you?"
    "Ice water is fine." She nods and scurries off.
    "Okay, what's the problem then?" May prods.
    "Well, its just I think I like her but I don't know if she likes me with her hiding her emotions because of her being in SHIELD and I'm just really confused."
    "Well, it seems that you do like her. And you guys are both adults. Just ask her."
    "Its not as simple as that."
    "And why is that?"
    "Because what if she doesn't feel any romantic feelings for me and I just made what we have awkward? I'm one of like four, five people she's gotten close to on the team. I don't want to ruin that for her. And well me, but yeah."
    "Do you know the reason why she's close to you as opposed to the others?"
    "I would like to think of it as my winning personality." We both chuckle.
    "Peter, just ask her. Your point is valid but you're both adults. And you said SHIELD trained her. She probably knows how to work with people who she doesn't like."
    "Yeah, I guess you're right." The drinks arrive and we both take a second to drink. "I can just ask her if she wants to go on a date or something. Like go for coffee and just talk. I don't know. It can't be that hard."
   "Exactly! That's the spirit." I beam at May.
    "Now, tell me about your love life. You mentioned an Eric the other day?" I raise an eyebrow at her.
    "Yeah that went down hill quickly." She stirs the straw in her cup. A shiver goes down my spine. I look around the restaurant. Nothing is standing out. Must just be because of the air conditioning.
    "Aw, what happened?" I ask. It's probably nothing. Right as she's about to answer my phone goes off. I cringe. Fuck.
    "Sorry, I'll make it quick I promise."
    "It's fine dear I understand." I smile over at her and pull out my phone. Its Bruce. I quickly stand and go to a unpopulated corner. I can still see May in my vision.
"Hello?"
    "Peter! Something's happened." Bruce's voice is panicked.
    "What? Are you okay? What happened?" I ask urgently.
    "Something went down at the gala tonight. Its on the news. JARVIS informed me of it. I can't reach Tony or Jackson. Natasha and Clint left immediately. They might already be there by now. I don't know. I'm gonna call Bucky and Steve after this. Make sure they're okay too." Bruce explains quickly.
    "Okay, I'll head down there too. I'll call you if I find anything. Make sure Bucky and Steve are okay. Watch your six."
    "Got it. And Peter?"
    "Yeah?"
    "I got a bad feeling about this. Good hunting." I repeat the same back to him and hang up. I briskly walk back to the table.
    "Peter? What's wrong?"
    "Something happened at the gala. I gotta go." I pull out my wallet and credit card. "Here. I'm sorry. I'll talk to you later okay? And you will tell me what happened with Eric. Be safe." With that I kiss her cheek and leave.

What the fuck is happening?

Next Update: 7/9/18