"so that's it" I announce to the group in front of me, standing at the front door. It was earlier this morning that Fury sent the green light for them to return to the tower.
Part of me knew they had to go back and carry on with their life because they have things to attend to, things much more important than me but so did I and the first reason they came here was for our jobs, nothing else.
the other part of me, however, didn't want them to leave, it would be lonely again and I had bonded with the superheroes over the week they had been here but like them, I had important things to do and carry on with, we can't live in fantasy-land forever. Not to mention the super soldier I had fallen in love with and I'm not talking about Bucky. whenever I was around him I felt a sense of protection and love that I had never felt before, that I didn't want to lose.
Then there were wanda and Pietro as well, no words could describe how happy they make me and how good it felt to have a family again. "you can always visit remember that" I mention to them holding back a trickle of tears, looking over the strong group.
"actually... Wanda, Pietro what was that question you wanted to ask?" Nat nudges them like a mum reminding her kids to say thank you to someone.
"would you like to come with us?" Wanda asks with a unique light in her eyes that I adored, the question startled me and my mouth went dry. as much as I wanted to go with them, I would be leaving Callie and the house I worked so hard for but on the other hand, I would be with Steve and my siblings and nothing can beat that.
"um can- can you give me a minute please I have to go talk to someone" I stutter out emotionally, I jogged away swiftly to Callie's lab.
I swung the white door open after putting the code in to see Callie in a white desk chair watching the CTV camera footage with the sound on "are you okay C?" I ask taking slow steps towards her, I was nervous about what she would think about this.
the chair spun around revealing the Blonde with teary eyes and a wide smile "yes, go" she whispered happily, it made my heart full that she accepted me to go, her approval meant a lot to me and I would only go if she wanted me to. no matter how much I felt for Steve, Callie would come first and besides, if I certainly went I would see him every day but then that wouldn't stop me either. I was conflicting myself more and more.
"thank you," I say more than happy but mixed with a hint of sadness for having to leave her alone here. I pull her into a bone-crushing hug tighter than I have anytime before. she pulled apart from me and smiled sweetly "go" The brown-eyed beauty gestured to the door, I couldn't get any words to grace my lips so I just smiled back and squeezed her hands softly.
They were quietly whispering amongst themselves when I walked back into the room, they stood there with nervous looks on their faces so I decided I wanted to play about with them before revealing the exciting news "guys..." I spoke in a fake sad voice to get their attention, all of their happy facial expressions dropped. "I'm sorry but ... you're going to have to put up with me for a long time" I say shocking them all, raising the pitch in my voice towards the end, all of their lips curved up into a smile of genuine joy.
"you scared me for a minute kid," Stark said clutching his chest and breathing heavily, (slightly over dramatic there Stark) "pack your belongings and I'll have Happy pick you up on Wednesday, we'll be there waiting for you" Tony rambles on and I nod my head agreeing.
"so I'll see you guys later" I round the conversation off politely, wanting to start right away
"oh and you have our numbers if you need help, don't disturb me though and remember Peter's at school as well" the playboy, billionaire continues, making me feel like I'm babysitting someone
"Tony I think she gets it" Clint chimes in cutting him off
"I look forward to joining you Wednesday" I replied, starting to make my way around them, giving hugs to one and all. when I got to Clint and Tony we jokingly gave each other disgusted looks. I group hugged nat, Pietro and Wanda together then reached Peter, he didn't let go for ages causing me to laugh
"you can let go of her now Pete" Sam spoke up sarcastically, his arms unraveled from me and I moved over to Steve. I debated on hugging him but I really couldn't help it, as well as it would look out of place and cause the others minds to wonder, My head buries into his warm chest and my arms wrap around him snuggly.
I didn't expect the action to be returned, it shocked me slightly but I sunk back into it and felt loved. I was at war with myself, I had explosive feelings in my heart and cold thoughts in my head. I regrettingly pulled away, knowing I would linger too long against his touch. I looked over to Scott and hugged him. Then they were out the door and gone...
I found myself in the kitchen, sat at one on of the stools, letting everything that just happened sink in smoothly, sipping a half-full glass of white wine, elegantly, content with life. Callie walked in humming a tune "so you're an Avenger now?" the woman asks, the words didn't make sense to me, it didn't feel real
"not exactly but maybe" I reply trying not to scream with excitement "are you going to be okay here?," I ask,concerned
"I'll be here if you need me, whenever and forever" her words made me blush, that was what we would always say to each other
"whenever and forever" I replied looking into her eyes, we smiled at each other like we had the day we met, what a memorable day, almost like today.
