I'll Find A Way *A Captain America Story*

Chapter 8: Something's Off

(Violet's POV)

For the rest of the day, Tony and I ignored each other. He stayed in his workshop and I stayed upstairs with Steve. I know I should apologize to Tony, explain that him being my father isn't so bad. But I've got the Stark pride, and I won't admit that I'm wrong. Not for him or anyone else. I wish I had Thor's wisdom and Steve's compassion. Maybe one day I'll swallow my pride and just say those two words.
                 After I had faked being fast asleep so Steve would go down to dinner, I escaped to my room. I have my own mini fridge and a microwave filled with stuff I love to eat. I heated up my left over Chinese food (yes that is a normal thing to save leftover food for later people!) and watched The Little Mermaid. It was so relatable, Ariel fighting with her father and her Prince Charming blindly in love with a witch. Steve may not being actually going after Peggy, but he still has her in his heart. And it drives me crazy that she will always be his number one. I fell asleep after I had eaten my leftovers and watched all of my movie.
                   When I woke up the next morning, I felt that something was off. Maybe it's because I am under the covers. Or that I am in my own bed instead of Steve's. But deep down inside, I know that's not what's throwing me off.
I took a shower and got dressed for school. Jarvis told me that it was going to be chilly today, so I had better wear something warm. I put on a red shirt, dark jeans, and wedges. And a leather jacket, of course. I topped it all off with a necklace my mother had given me before she had died. It's a metal ball, she always teased me that it has special powers and would protect me when she couldn't. I always thought it was silly. But I treasure it now.
               As I walk down to breakfast, I try to think of what to say to Tony when I see him. Pepper left me a note on my mini fridge that Tony wanted to talk with me. He'll probably ground me, even though I am 3 days away from my 21st birthday. My great great grandmother, grandmother, and mother got pregnant when they were all 21. I hope I don't carry on their legacy. The thought of having little Steve Roger's babies running around makes me smile uncontrollably. When I step inside the dinning room, I can see that everyone has already started eating without me. As I walk up, Natasha turns and looks at me. She smirks at me, shaking her head.
"What?" I stop and give her a glare full look.
"The princess finally found her way out of her tower." I roll my eyes at her comment.
I nod to everybody as I go to the fridge, taking out my usual morning smoothie. It's banana mango, gross! I nearly choke as the drink goes down my throat. How disgusting! I hate bananas and mangos. Our chef knows that. Another off feeling goes through my body. Pepper walks in, smiling brightly. When she sees the disgusting drink in my hand, she gives me a look.
"What flavor is that?" She says, noticing my disgusted expression
"Banana mango," I scrunch up my nose.
"I thought you hated bananas and mangos." She says confused.
I shiver at the disgusting taste in my mouth. "I do"
"I'll take it then, no use wasting a good smoothie." Clint reaches out as I hand the glass of bright orange liquid to him.
I turn to Pepper, a million things running through my mind. I expect Tony to walk in at any moment.
"Well, I can't be late for school." I walk to the elevator, looking o the ceiling. "Jarvis, do you have my bag ready for me in the lobby?"
"Yes, Miss Stark. Your bag is ready for today's adventures at the Museum of Science and Art." The museum, maybe that's why I feel off today. "You have a camera and granola bars for your trip."
"Thank you, Jarvis!" I call out to him.
"Violet!" Pepper calls after me.
"You're welcome, Miss Stark." Then Jarvis is gone.
I turn around to see Pepper hurrying over to me. The Avengers all follow after her. There's concern on her face, worry in those blue eyes. Clint sucks on the bright orange smoothie as they all stare at me.
"What's wrong, Pepper?" I say concerned, shaking my head at Clint.
"You need to talk with Tony, settle things with him." Pepper nods.
"Plus, You need to eat. You didn't have anything last night." Steve says concerned.
"You're not going back to being anorexic, are you?" Natasha says, receiving many glares from Steve.
"Vi, that's not good for you." Bruce chimes in, "You could end up in the hospital—"
"—again." Pepper crosses her arm at the word.
I look between the 6 of them. I hate it when they bring my by anorexic past, that's partly why I'm so skinny. But I ate last night. I'm going and that's final, Tony can wait for me.
"I have to go, I don't want to be late." I step inside the elevator, pushing the down button.
Just as the elevator doors close, I catch a glimpse of Tony standing at the bottom step of the stairs. He has an annoyed look on his face.