The Unlikely World Jumper

Chapter 5

"Okay got it Steve." Unlike spidey I was capable of saying a first name casually and also you would never catch me with such a squeaker voice saying it like 'Mister Stark'. I remember Mackie once mocked Holland's 'I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go' and that shit was hilarious. I love Mackie; yo I hope I meet Sam.

"So Al where are you from?" I got cut off of my mental tangent by captain small ass.

"The Bronx." I responded automatically cause even though I hate living in New York you ain't gonna disrespect my borough like that.

"Brooklyn." Steve looked a little melancholy when he said that but he was still smiling.

Such a classic line I refrained from saying 'I know' cause I'm just that awesome at self-control.

"You're a bit far from home aren't you? Unless you go to school here." It was a very tame way to continue the conversation whichever way I wanted not exactly angling for information he wasn't going to pry like that but he also gave me the option to share.

Lucky for him I'm an expert in oversharing.

"Nah that'd be too much work, school let out a few hours ago and my friends and I decided to go  out to eat and after they had to go but I stayed behind to finish up some work." The lie came out fluently which is what happens when you got a strict mother and teachers who give way too much homework.

"And you didn't bring enough money for the fare?" The question was curious not accusing.

"We came here on the bus and I didn't pay for the bus I just walked on. I went on the internet to find the menu and I knew what I wanted to order before hand. I brought the exact amount of money that my order cost as well as a few dollars to pitch in for the tax and tip." This was easy because this was true I liked to research places before I went to them and I don't pay for the bus fee and neither does my brother. He taught me to not be embarrassed about it and just act natural.

"So looks like you got something against paying for public transportation." The teasing disapproval was back and he accepted my answer without question.

"Not like I got a vendetta or something like that just broke bro." I said it nonchalantly because I'm a broke bitch.

"I understand." Cap was simple and empathetic. He would understand growing up in the Great Depression where it was worse. It ain't raining money but I live in an apartment albeit it's the projects but it's a roof over my head. And I had food and water and decent clothes as well as electronics. I'm grateful for what I have no matter what. However I don't know whether all my shit is here though. Cause if it's not I'm fucked.

"Yep and that's the story of how I met your mother." I didn't know if Steve would appreciate my jokes but it's sin for me not to joke so whatever.

"Aren't you a little young to have watched that show?" He asked with a laugh and I'm glad he understood the reference probably means he's been caught up on pop culture so probably not in Avengers 1 meaning that the Avengers Initiative had been enacted and no having to worry about Loki or a potential alien invasion. Well not until later at least. Yo look at me I'm like using the science of deduction I hope Sherly would be proud.

"Aren't you a little old to be wearing a sponge bob baseball cap?" Cause two can play the roasting game.

Steve barked out a laugh, "Touché. It was a gift but you don't even know how spot on you are. " He promptly squeezed my shoulder good-naturedly which made me think about he's probably a friend that likes contact and stuff.

It's a good thing I'm not romantically obsessed with any of the MCU characters, besides Sam but like come on have you seen him and if anything it's just a very deep admiration for the character and actor and like a little bit his physique but like just a tiny bit.