Look After You [Revamped]

(12) Family Traditions

The following day Bucky's eye was swollen. Ellie placed an ice pack on it he jumped awake. "Ellie" he whispered.

"Shh.. I will get in trouble." She whispered.

He smirked.

"This family blows." Bucky whispered.

"Shut up..they might be here." She whispered.

"Buchanan!! Elliot!! Down here now.." James Sr. said

She hid the ice pack in their bathroom. They went downstairs to see Sam Tori Natasha Steve Clint and Wanda. As well as their parents and grandparents.

"Whats going on?" Bucky said

"Zip it and sit on the couch." James Sr said

Bucky sat beside Ellie on the couch. "Okay so..here is the deal girls." Edith said

"In September you four will be presented at the fall Debutante Ball. Your mothers did it we did it as well as your great grand mothers." Anna said

"Grandma no..please no..I dont know any boy that will escort me." Ellie said

"Thats fine Elliot cause Im volunteering James Buchanan for you." Edith said

Bucky's mouth fell open. "What?" He said

"You will be here escort. Tails and all" Edith said

"You will also dance with her." James Sr. said.

"What do you mean dance?" Bucky said

"Ballroom" James said

"But dad I dont even know how to ballroom dance. Neither of us do." Bucky said

"So..you will learn soon enough." James said

"You will have 9 months to learn. Wanda doesnt turn 16 till September thats why we are waiting." Edith said

Ellie looked down.

"Elliot.." Ryan said

"I had plans.." she whispered

"Plans?" Anna said

"I um was going to apply to Julliard you can go at 16." She said

"No..I support your dance talents you know that I do. But in this family we want a well rounded education. And its medical or law school or nursing school." Anna said

Elliot started to cry. "Ellie not now" Bucky whispered.

"Elliot.." Charles said

She got up and ran upstairs she slammed the door. "Ryan.." Anna said

He sighed. He went upstairs "Elliot come on you have go to go back downstairs." He said

She sniffled back. He grabbed her ear "ow ow ow" as he pulled her downstairs.

"Now...tonight everyone is to be dressed up. As it is Miss Elliot Katherine's 16th birthday. We will start to practice ballroom." Anna said

Ellie sighed.

"Elliot you will be coming with me and Sophie as we will take you to get your hair fixed." Anna said

"Yes ma'am." She whispered

She went upstairs and got herself ready.