MCU ⚡
In which a 10-year-old shows up on Tony Stark's doorstep, claiming to be his daughter.
[pre iron man 2 - civil war]
{the first book in the "Little Light" series}
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"Monkey!"
Nick laughed a bit at the nickname as 16-year-old Quincy ran up to her, the two heading out the school doors and to Melissa's car since it was planned that every Thursday the Williams could drive her home. "I got an A+ on my Spanish test!"
"That's great!" The 10-year-old exclaimed with a shoulder bump, and Quincy grinned excitedly. "Thanks so much for helping me." He wrapped an arm around her shoulders, the two having a half hug as she laughed. "You're welcome."
The older boy then ran ahead to show Melissa, and as Nick walked, someone spoke up. "Hey, Nick!"
Turning around, Nick already felt herself blush as cute older boy caught up to her. "Ja- Jack, hey."
"So, I saw you on TV the other day. That's pretty cool." He smiled, as her eyes widened, knowing he was talking about the Senate meeting thing. "Yeah, I just, uh... it was no-nothing and- you know, it was- I was just there for an extra credit project."
"Nice." He nodded, "My parents were watching it the News, and my dad actually clapped for you. I also may have bragged a bit that I knew you."
Nick couldn't help the smile as she raised an eyebrow, "You did?"
"Yeah, it's- it's kind of embarrassing." He nervously laughed while scratching the back of his neck, before changing the subject. "Anyway, I overheard you and Quincy... you helped him ace a Spanish test?"
"Oh, yeah. I mean, what else are sisters for?" She joked, Jack's eyebrows raising. "He's your brother?" She nodded, but then he nervously adjusted his backpack strap. "Any chance you'd be able to help me in Spanish? That's the only class I'm not doing so well in."
Nick's eyebrows shot up, "You- you- you want my help?"
"Yeah." He smiled, "I mean, if you wouldn't mind.."
"Yes! I mean, no- No, I- I don't mind." She stumbled over her words, before adding. "Do- Do you want to study tomorrow, after school?"
"That'd be awesome, thank you." He grinned, beginning to back away. "I'll see you tomorrow then."
She waved with a bright smile, "Bye."
He waved back, an equally bright smile, before she then turned around and went to the car, already seeing Melissa smirking with a raised eyebrow. "So... what was that about?"
"Nothing." She shrugged, but then Quincy beamed with wide eyes. "Oh my god, you're blushing! You totally have a crush on Jack Raken!"
"Shut up, Quin!"
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After getting home, Nick went straight to the room of the mansion where JARVIS said the adults were. She walked into the boxing room, dropping her backpack next to the short stairs. "Hey, Pepper."
