Avengers Imagines

Don't Ever Change! (Scott Lang)

Request: Hi. Can I please something Scott Lang x reader? He's interested in a female Avenger, but she keeps avoiding him because she's insecure about her looks (plus-size) and the fact that he's older than her, she thinks he wouldn't really be serious. @thisismysecrethappyplace.
Warnings: insecurity.

Being an Avenger helped you through a lot, but it also made some things worse. The eyes of the world turn on you whenever you're fighting monsters and attention is something you did not like. One of the perks of being a hero, was getting to know others like you. There was one you were particularly interested in, Scott Lang.

He wasn't the typical superhero type. He was funny, sarcastic and didn't take things way too seriously. He always flirted with, but the problem was, that he was a bit older than you, divorced and has a daughter. Not to mention, he's been to jail a couple of times. You didn't think he'd want anything serious with you.

All the men in your life just wanted to have fun, never wanting to commit or be serious about the relationship. It was too late, but you eventually realized they were using you and you let them. Not because you wanted to m, but because you felt it's the only thing you're gonna get. You never thought anyone would look at you and appreciate you for who you are.

After all, they all seemed to want skinny girls. For a time, you stopped eating and decided to get thinner, that's when you started having health problems, mental and physical ones. It's when Captain Steve Rogers found you and discovered your abilities. He was the one to pull you out of the dark hole you put yourself in. He had a way with words and for the first time, you felt appreciated, but you knew Steve's heart belonged to someone else and he was your captain so it would've been unprofessional.

The first time you met Scott was when he hacked into the compound and stole something. He made you laugh by kicking Sam's ass. With time you got to know him better and started falling for him. Every time you saw him, you started feeling pain in your chest and doubt returned to you. You tried to find excuses not to hang out with him often and tried to avoid him at parties. Until it was your birthday and Tony threw you a party.

"What are you doing here, Y/n? Steve saw you hiding in another room.

"I... was.... I'm avoiding someone okay" you admitted.

"Who? Scott?" He presumed .

"H- how did you know?" You asked.

"I didn't, you just confirmed it. I was just talking to him and he asked about you. Did something happen between you?" he looked worried.

"Oh, no, no, no! Things are fine. It's just... can I confess something to you but you have to keep it to yourself".

"Of course. What is it?".

"I think I'm in love with him" you confessed.

"So what's the problem then?" He questioned.

"What do you mean? Look at me and look at him. He'd never want anything to do with me" you looked at floor.

"How do you know? Go to talk to him. He's really excited to see you here" he tried to convince you.

"... you think?".

"I'm certain of it".

"Heyyy! Y/n, long time no see" Scott rushed to hug you as soon as he saw you.

"Scott, hey! I- uhm was busy, sorry!" You lied.

"Not a problem. I get it. I brought you something" he informed you.

"Oh, yeah? What is it, then?" You were curious.

"Wait here" he rushed towards his car and returned with a huge teddy bear.

The smile on your face disappeared and you got mad at him "do I look like a child to you?".

"Of course not. Why would you think so?" He was confused.

"You know damn well why. You know what? Forget it! I'm gonna go get some fresh air" you left the room in hurry but he followed you.

"Hey, if I insulted you by bringing a teddy bear, then I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you feel like a child. You're more mature than I am" he chuckled.

"Then why bring it?" You asked.

"I- I just thought you liked teddy bears. I saw one in your room the other day. The big brown one. I figured you might like to have a huge one. It'd fit in the corner you keep wanting to put something in" he explained.

"Oh! You actually paid attention" you smiled.

"Of course! I always do, when I'm with you. I- uhm I mean when we talk and stuff you know" he corrected.

"That's really sweet of you! I'm sorry I lashed out at you. It's just you're older than me and I lo- don't want you to treat me like a little sister" you told him.

"Y/n, I never saw you as a sister. I love you! That's why I've been trying to spend as much time with you as possible. I've been trying to find a way to tell you, but lately, you've been busy and I miss you. I know, I'm not the guy of your dreams but if you give me a chance, I promise you, I'll do everything in my power to make you feel like a princess" he admitted.

"What? How? I mean why would you like someone like me?" You didn't understand.

"How could I not. You're smart, kind, sweet, caring and beautiful. Not just on the outside, but on the inside as well" he elaborated.

"You think I'm beautiful? You don't want me to be like the models?" You questioned.

"No! Why would I? Models don't eat real food. I want to be able to take you to a restaurant and enjoy food. Food is my favorite hobby" he replied.

"Uuh, you know food is not a hobby right? Eating is though" you corrected.

"That's another reason why I love you. You correct me when I'm wrong without making me feel ashamed or embarrassed. You do it in a subtle way. I love your figure the way it is, don't ever change. Not for me, not for anyone" he informed you.

"You have no idea how much that means to me" you told him.

"Is that a yes on the dating?" He asked.

"Well of course it is" you hugged him.

"I never thought a sweet woman like you would date a man like me. I'm an ant" he joked.

"No, you're ant-man. There's a difference. And it's cool, because you're able to talk and connect with all kinds of ants" you reminded him.

"Speaking of which, I have another thing I want to show you" he took your hand and led you to the edge of the balcony. On the ground, there were probably millions of ants. They formed a "happy birthday Y/n" shape.

"Did you just tell them to do that?" You grinned.

"Yeah, and they can do much more. All you have to do is ask" he kissed your forehead.