Whiplash- Book 2

Chapter 9

"There we go, there's my sweet Y/n," he says as he kisses the top of your head.

"Hey, you guys wanna see something cool? I pulled something from Dad's archives. Felt timely. FDR signed the Lend-Lease bill with these in 1941. Provided support to the Allies when they needed it most," Tony explains as he pulls up a box holding two pens inside.

"Some would say it brought our country closer to war," Steve argues back a bit. You listen as you go in circle in your white, comfy rolley chair.

"See? If not for these, you wouldn't be here. I'm trying to... What do you call it? That's an olive branch. Is that what you call it?" Tony keeps asking, sarcastically.

"Is Pepper here?" You ask, changing the convo quickly.

"Yeah, I haven't seen her," Steve says, acknowledging your statement.

"We're kinda... Well, not kinda..." Tony trails off.

"Pregnant?" Steve asks.

"PEP IS PREGNANT?!" You scream, gaining a little bit of attention.

"Shhhh, kid. And no, definitely not. We're taking a break, it's nobody's fault," Tony says as he looks down.

"I'm so sorry, Tony. I didn't know," Steve says as you go and hug Tony.

"A few years ago, I almost lost her, so I trashed all my suits. Then, we had to mop up HYDRA... and then Ultron. My fault. And then, and then, and then, I never stopped. Because the truth is I don't wanna stop. I don't wanna lose her. I thought maybe the Accords could split the difference. [Tony stands up and paces.] In her defense, I'm a handful. Yet, Dad was a pain in the ass, but he and mom always made it work," Tony says as he continues pacing.

"You know, I'm glad Howard got married. I only knew him when he was young and single," Steve said.

You snorted and clicked your tongue.

"Oh, really? You two knew each other? He never mentioned that. Maybe only a thousand times. God, I hated you," Tony says towards Steve.

"I don't mean to make things difficult," Steve says, apologetically.

"I know, because you're a very polite person," Tony says, gaining a dry laugh from you.

"If I see a situation pointed south... I can't ignore it. Sometimes I wish I could," Steve says and looks down.

"Shit, me too," you say as you stand and walk around. You can't stay still for long, I mean come on... you usually always run.

"No you don't," Tony says as he pats your shoulder.

Steve smiles, "No, I don't. Sometimes..."

Tony shakes his head as he looks at your smiling face.

"Sometimes I wanna punch you in your perfect teeth. But I don't wanna see you gone. We need you, Cap. So far, nothing's happened that can't be undone, if you sign. We can make the last 24 hours legit. Barnes gets transferred to an American psych-center... instead of a Wakandan prison," Tony tries to convince you both.

You gulp and think about it for a moment. Steve looks at you with a frown, as he picks up one of the pens in the important box.

"I'm not saying it's impossible, but there would have to be safeguards," Steve says as he looks outside of the glass-walled office and see the many screen, one showing Bucky in his prison pod.

"Sure. Once we put out the PR fire, those documents can be amended. I'd file a motion to have you and Wanda reinstated..." Tony trails.

You snap your head towards him, Wanda?

"What about her?" You ask with a bit of anger.

"She's fine. She's confined to the compound, currently. Vision's keeping her company," Tony says as he rubs his face.

"Tony!? What the hell?! She doesn't need a damn babysitter," you scold him.

"I agree with Y/n. Oh God, Tony, every time. Every time I think you see things the right way..." Steve shakes his head.

"What? It's a 100 acres with a lap pool. It's got a screening room. There's worse ways to protect people," Tony protects himself.

"Protection? Is that how you see this? This is protection? It's internment, Tony," Steve argues.

"She's not a US citizen-,""Oh, come on, Tony," Steve cuts him off.

"You're really going to play that card?" You ask with irritation.

"Yes I am, and they don't grant visas to weapons of mass destruction," Tony says as he puts his hand on the table.

"She's a kid!" Steve yells.

"GIVE ME A BREAK! I'm doing what has to be done... to stave off something worse!" Tony yells back. Steve nods faintly.

"You keep telling yourself that," he says as he sets down the pen.

"Hate to break up the set," Steve says as he walks out of the office. Tony looks at you, with one last hope.

"Y/n, please?" He pleads.

"I'm sorry Tony, but I'm with Steve in this one," you say as you reach for the door.

"That's what I thought you'd say..." Tony says as he presses a button on his phone. Before you could even open the door Pietro ran in.

"Hello gorgeous," He says and he hugs your waist.

"Pietro!!" You say with glee. You hug his muscled figure back, taking in everything.

His smell, his accent... everything. You missed him so much. You pulled out of the hug and into a long, passionate kiss.

It lasted for a few seconds, then Tony broke it up.

"Okay kids calm down," Tony says as he waves his hand. You pulled away from Pietro and rested your forehead in his.

"Babe, it's so good to see you," you say as you look into his baby blue eyes.

"You too my love. I heard vhat happened, are you okay?" He asks as he glances at your still bandaged leg.

"I'm okay. How are you?" You ask as you hug him again.

"I'm... okay," he pauses. You pull back and look at him.

"Just okay?" You ask. Tony nods at Pietro, telling him the purpose of him being there.

"Babe, I need you to sign those documents," Pietro says, throwing you back a bit.

"W-What?" You ask sadly.

"Please baby, just a signature and everything will be better. Vanda vill be safe and ve can be together," Pietro says as he reaches for your hand.

You flinch away from him.

"H-how could you? I thought you were on my side? The side of your girlfriend," you raise your voice.

"Ve're all on the same side my love," he says as he reaches for you again. You pull back all the way and walk out.

"No... clearly we're not," you say as you slam the door behind you.

You walk towards Sharon and Steve with tears brimming your eyes. Steve noticed immediately and hugs you.

"What's happened?" He whispers to you.

"P-Pietro.. he signed," you sob slightly. You felt Steve's body stiffen.

"It's okay kiddo. We don't need him," Steve says as you nod slightly.

"The evaluation is starting," Sharon says, glancing at you.

You wipe a tear away and stand up straight, watching the camera focused on Bucky... Bucky...
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1192 word count. Until the next chapter my hero's😘😘 -Kay😜