It Starts with a Spark

Chapter18
Okay, so technically, it shouldn’t be that surprising that someone was able to find out who we both were. I look to Peter, who is nearly hyperventilating next to me. I turn to Veronica,
“We’ll be right back.” I say, as I grab my boyfriend by the hand.
“I’m sorry, it’s just- “he starts as we enter the hallway.
“You’ve bee protecting your identity for a long time. I know.” He looks at me, smiling. He pulls into his arms, and someone coughs behind us.
“I see the interrogation is going great.” Says Clint from behind us, as he glares at Peter. I roll my eyes.
“It is actually. That girl’s smart. She knows who Peter and I are.” I say, as Clint heads toward the room. He nods
“You two should head back to the tower, catch up on some sleep. Homework.” He says, as he kisses the top of my head.
“Whatever Moose.”
“Watch it Rabbit.”
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“What do you mean, Steve’s hurt?” I demand as Tony explains what had happened while I was gone.
“Well there was a fight with Doom- “
“Who the fuck is Doom?”
“Super-villain!” Peter speaks up, as the three of us head down to the medical bay. J.A.R.V.I.S. stops us before we get too far.
“Miss. Barton, Mr. Stark and Mr. Parker, Mr. Banner has asked for no visitors for Mr. Rogers at this moment. He is currently in critical condition.”
I stop in my tracks, critical condition? I turn away, leaving Tony to himself a Peter follows me.
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going to go do something!” I say, furious with myself. I let my best friend get hurt, because I wasn’t there.
“Are you blaming what happened to Steve on yourself?” Peter asks, as he grabs onto my shoulders, stopping me from going any further. I whirl around as I face him.
“He’s been like the only friend I’ve ever had. I’ve gone on more missions with him then Tony has. We’re partners in the field, it’s our job to look out for each other. When he needed me, I wasn’t there. I failed him Peter.” I say, I can feel tears burning in my eyes, I hastily blink them away.
“Anna, what could you have done? Steve is one of the strongest guys on the team. You’re just a regular human, there wouldn’t have been anything you could do. You would have gotten yourself killed. Where would that leave Steve? What about Natasha and Clint? What about me?” he asks, as he looks me in the eye. I bury my face in his neck, as he rubs circles into my back.
“I’m just so tired of seeing all the people I care about getting hurt.”
“I know.”
“I really love you, you know that right?”
“I do. But I love you too, Pix.”
“Miss. Barton, Miss. Parker would like you to ready for her. She’ll be speaking with you soon.” J.A.R.V.I.S informs me through the comm.

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