Then it begins to smoke

Chapter 16
Anna’s Point of View
Peter and I sat on the edge of the dance floor watching as Tony challenged Bruce to dance off.
“You look beautiful.” He whispers into my ear I smile
“Well, you clean up very nicely.” I say, he kisses me,
“You know, we should do this.” He says. I raise an eye brow
“Do what?”
“Get married.” He says, nonchalantly.
“Is that your idea of a proposal?” I ask, he shrugs
“Depends on what your answer is.” The joking tone is gone now; he looks me in the eye. This is it, this is him proposing? “We should do this.”? Seriously? I can’t help it, but I burst out laughing.
“Why are you laughing?” he demands,
“Because- “I try between giggles “It’s just such you way to ask. We should get married. That’s not even a question, that’s a suggestion. Maybe we should go to Mars.” I say he frowns at me.
“I still need an answer.”
“Then ask me a question.” He pouts,
“Fine. Anna, will you marry me?” he asks, as he gets down on one knee.
“Yes. I don’t have a lot of other options here.” I say gesturing around the room. He rolls his eyes,
“Where is it?” I ask, as he gets up.
“Where’s what?” he asks, as he takes the seat next to mine again.
“The ring. “I look at him, at how his face pales “You proposed to me without a ring?” I demand, raising my voice a tad. Harry looks over at us, his eyes wide.
“Anna- “
“You asked me to marry you, and you didn’t even get a ring?” I hiss,
“I-uh. Well I was going to but I- “he stemmed looking hopeless. I laughed and kissed him.
“Just don’t forget the rings at the wedding.” I whisper.
“Sure thing Mrs. Parker.” I make a face
“Don’t call me that yet, I’m a Barton for a bit still.”
“We could go do this right here right now and change that.” He says smiling.
“Yeah, no. “I say
“Can I at least get this dance?” he asks as a new song comes on. I don’t’ recognize it, but I shake my head, why not?
“I guess; I’ll do you the honor of having this dance with me.” I say, as he laughs and pulls me out onto the dance floor.

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