A/N- This chapter is just for those who keep begging me to get Kitty
together with Pietro. The beginning may seem a tad strange, but it will get
better, trust me. Okay, on with the fic. :)
Kitty
--October 23, 2013--
Teresa picked toys off the floor for what seemed like the thousandth time that day. She was so exhausted. Taking care of four children, two of whom were mischievous twin boys, was no easy task. Her husband, Evan, did what he could, but he had to work so much, what with him and Pietro starting their own business. Speed and Spyke Security Systems was quickly becoming the biggest security business in the county. She laughed again at the name, which had, of course, been Pietro's idea. Over the last couple of years, Pietro had become a frequent sight in the Daniels household. Evan and he were now best friends, surprising to all of those who knew them in high school. But both Evan and Teresa were worried about their friend. Although he was a successful businessman, he didn't seem to have any real prospects in the romance area. Teresa had tried, but she couldn't think of a single friend to set him up with. That was about to change.
Evan came in the door, whistling merrily. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek. "Hey, hon. How was your day?" "Great, considering your sons destroyed my nice clean house again. Is Pietro coming over for dinner again tonight?" "Yeah. I wish he would get himself a woman. He is alone too much. Well, anyway, honey, you look totally wiped. You definitely need a break." "Yeah, that's going to happen. I am the mother of four children under the age of five." "You know, our anniversary is coming up in a couple weeks. Let's go away on vacation. Just the two of us. It will be so romantic." "And just who is going to watch the kids?" "I don't know. We'll find somebody. Just say you'll think about it. Please." Teresa laughed. "Oh alright. Just don't give me those puppy eyes. You know I can't resist that." Evan's face lit up suddenly. "I just had the best idea that might solve both of our problems. Here, listen to this....."
Pietro agreed to baby-sit without hesitation. But Evan insisted that they would not ask him to watch four toddlers for a week without help. They said that they were going to have 'a friend' come to help him out. They wouldn't share any more details than that. "Well, anyway, you know I love helping out with the little rugrats. Just let me know when." Pietro gave the matter little thought after that.
--November 2, 2013--
Kitty was working in her small garden when she heard the phone ring. She ran inside to pick it up, quickly wiping her dirty hands on her faded blue jeans. "Hello?" "Hey, Kitty, it's Evan. How are you?" "I'm great. It's so good to hear from you. What's up?" "Well, you knew I got married a few years ago. Teresa and I have four kids now. The thing is, next week is our seventh anniversary. We would really like to get away, but we are limited to our baby-sitting options. Auntie O hasn't been feeling well lately, and most of our other friends are busy. Do you think that you could help us out? I know this is short notice, and that we haven't really kept in touch, but you're our last shot." "Well, yeah, I guess I could do that. Do you want me to come to your place?" "That would probably be best. Oh, and don't worry about the kids. They're very well behaved. Anyway, you won't be alone. We wouldn't ask you to watch the kids alone. My best friend will be helping you out. You'll meet him when you get here. We'll pay for your plane tickets. Hey, we really appreciate this. You have no idea." Kitty waved her hand. "Hey, forget it. I love kids. I'm a teacher, remember? But don't expect me to leave as soon as you get back. I intend to stay and catch up with you guys." "That sounds great. See you in a couple of days." "Okay, bye." Kitty hung up the phone, shaking her head at the strange conversation she had just had with her old friend. 'Oh, well,' she thought. 'Evan always was a little bit odd.'
--November 5, 2013--
Kitty stepped off of the plane, and began looking around for Evan and his wife. She spotted them just off to the side, and walked right up. She gave Teresa a warm smile, and hugged Evan briefly in greeting. They set off for the taxi right away, and soon they were on their way to the house. "So, where are the kids?" "Oh, they're at home with a friend. They're with the guy you'll be babysitting with, actually. You'll meet him when we get there." They spent the rest of the ride in silence. When they arrived at the house, Evan paid the cab driver, and the three walked up the sidewalk to the front door. Teresa unlocked it, and called to the mysterious babysitter. "We're home!" Pietro jogged over to hold the door. "Hey, that was fast. So, did she get here......" His voice trailed off in shock when he saw who was on the other side of the door. "Kitty Pryde? Is that you? Oh, my gosh, I haven't seen you in ages. How have you been?" Pietro Maximoff was the last person Kitty expected to see. Her mouth hung open in shock, and she was temporarily speechless.
Kitty turned to Evan. "This is your best friend? But you guys used to hate each other so much. He's one of the Brotherhood, for crying out loud." Evan threw a hand around her shoulder. "Kitty, the Brotherhood doesn't exist anymore. You know that. And we haven't always hated each other. We were actually really good friends before we got our powers. But I guess we do have a little explaining to do." The four sat down in the living room, and filled Kitty in on the story behind the unusual friendship. When they were done, she shook her head. "Well, I never thought I would see this day. Evan and Pietro are actually getting along." Evan looked a little bit worried. "You're still going to baby-sit, aren't you? We really are sort of desperate." "Yeah, of course I am still going to stay. I am looking forward to spending a whole week with four toddlers and the world's most hyper mutant."
--November 6, 2013--
Pietro and Kitty stood with the children inside the airport, and they waved as Evan and Teresa's plane took off. Then they set off to return to the house. Kitty's thoughts were constantly wandering. 'Pietro sure seems to be different than he was the last time I saw him. I wonder why he isn't married. He's great with the kids, they really seem to love him. He'd make a great dad.' Pietro's thoughts were taking a similar direction. 'Man, was Kitty this cute in high school? I must have been too busy being an idiot to notice. Wonder what she would say if I asked her out sometime?' When they got back, they fed the kids breakfast, and afterwards, went to the park to have a little fun. John and Shannon saw some of their friends playing on the jungle gym, and went to join them. This left Pietro and Kitty free to push the twins on a swing set while they chatted. They talked about their careers, and soon all the awkwardness they felt was gone. Later, as the kids were napping, Kitty and Pietro sat together on the couch, and finally Pietro gathered his courage. This may sound really odd, but I feel different with you than I ever have with any other woman. Do you think we could maybe go and see a movie or something sometime?" Kitty tried to hide a smile. She had been thinking the same thing. "Yeah, that sounds really nice."
As the week went on, Kitty and Pietro started getting closer and closer. Each night, after the kids went to bed, they would cuddle on the couch and watch TV, or just talk in front of the fireplace. They found that they had quite a lot in common. When Evan and Teresa came home, the two started seeing each other every day, going to dinner and movies. Finally, a week later, it was time for Kitty to return to her home and job. Pietro begged her to stay, but she refused. "I am sorry, but I have to go back now. I promise I'll keep in touch. I'll try to visit, as often as I can." But somehow Pietro knew that this was unlikely. After all, New Jersey and Indiana are a long way apart. His heart was breaking at the very thought of never seeing her again, because, even though it had only been two weeks, he had fallen in love with her.
--June 7, 2027--
Kitty sorted through her mail, when she stumbled on a letter from her old friend Scott. It was an invitation to a reunion he was planning for July the fifteenth. She immediately wrote her reply saying that she would definitely be there. After putting it in the mailbox, she sat at her desk, and thought about who would be there. Despite her promise, she and Pietro had gradually lost touch over the years. She thought about writing to him a million times a day, but never knew what to say. But she knew that she still loved him, and hoped to rekindle that at the reunion.
--Two days later, in New Jersey--
Pietro and Evan were on the phone, discussing plans for the upcoming reunion. They decided to travel together, since Pietro would otherwise be alone. He tried to sound offhand as he asked, "Have you heard who else is going?" Evan chuckled. "Well, I am pretty sure that a certain brunette teacher from Indiana is attending." "Hey, I didn't mean anyone in particular. Just in general." There was a pause. "Do you really think she'll be there?" "I am sure she will. Just relax. Everything will be fine."
--July 15, 2027--
Kitty was hesitant to ring the doorbell of the Institute, nervous about seeing all of her old friends. One in particular was causing butterflies to dance in her stomach. The week she had spent with Pietro those many years ago had never been far from her mind, and she wanted to rekindle the relationship. She was just afraid he would not feel the same way. Jean answered the door, and soon Kitty was deep in conversation with many of her old schoolmates. She tried to catch Pietro's eye, but he seemed to be avoiding her. Not that she could blame him. She hadn't exactly kept her promise to keep in touch.
She finally managed to break away from the conversation with Hank, and went inside to get out of the heat for a few minutes. She felt a presence come up behind her, and two arms slipped around her body. "I missed you Kitty." She smiled, and turned to face him. "I missed you too. I haven't been the same since that week." "Me neither. Let's do something about it." She looked up at Pietro's face. "What do you mean?" He bent down and kissed her passionately. "I can't live without you anymore. Marry me." "Married? But...we haven't even been seeing each other." I have been seeing you. Every single night, in my dreams. I love you, and I don't care if this is sudden. We are not kids anymore, and I don't think I can wait anymore. Please be my wife." Kitty's eyes softened. "I love you too. I would be honored to marry you." The two kissed again, but were interrupted by laughter from the doorway. "I knew it." Evan had seen Pietro follow Kitty inside, and he tailed the both of them. He saw them kissing, and couldn't keep his laughter to himself anymore. "Teresa and I have been trying to get the two of you together for thirteen years." They started to protest, but he ran outside and told Teresa before they could stop him. Soon everyone heard about their news, and they were surrounded by people offering congratulations. Until, that is, Scott spotted something that made him stop and exclaim..........
A/N- What did Scott see? Review and tell me what you think. Hint: it's a person. Everyone who answers correctly wins a prize: the satisfaction of being right. I have finished the last chapter, but I intend to keep you in suspense for a few more days. Heeheehee, I'm so evil. Please R&R.
Kitty
--October 23, 2013--
Teresa picked toys off the floor for what seemed like the thousandth time that day. She was so exhausted. Taking care of four children, two of whom were mischievous twin boys, was no easy task. Her husband, Evan, did what he could, but he had to work so much, what with him and Pietro starting their own business. Speed and Spyke Security Systems was quickly becoming the biggest security business in the county. She laughed again at the name, which had, of course, been Pietro's idea. Over the last couple of years, Pietro had become a frequent sight in the Daniels household. Evan and he were now best friends, surprising to all of those who knew them in high school. But both Evan and Teresa were worried about their friend. Although he was a successful businessman, he didn't seem to have any real prospects in the romance area. Teresa had tried, but she couldn't think of a single friend to set him up with. That was about to change.
Evan came in the door, whistling merrily. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek. "Hey, hon. How was your day?" "Great, considering your sons destroyed my nice clean house again. Is Pietro coming over for dinner again tonight?" "Yeah. I wish he would get himself a woman. He is alone too much. Well, anyway, honey, you look totally wiped. You definitely need a break." "Yeah, that's going to happen. I am the mother of four children under the age of five." "You know, our anniversary is coming up in a couple weeks. Let's go away on vacation. Just the two of us. It will be so romantic." "And just who is going to watch the kids?" "I don't know. We'll find somebody. Just say you'll think about it. Please." Teresa laughed. "Oh alright. Just don't give me those puppy eyes. You know I can't resist that." Evan's face lit up suddenly. "I just had the best idea that might solve both of our problems. Here, listen to this....."
Pietro agreed to baby-sit without hesitation. But Evan insisted that they would not ask him to watch four toddlers for a week without help. They said that they were going to have 'a friend' come to help him out. They wouldn't share any more details than that. "Well, anyway, you know I love helping out with the little rugrats. Just let me know when." Pietro gave the matter little thought after that.
--November 2, 2013--
Kitty was working in her small garden when she heard the phone ring. She ran inside to pick it up, quickly wiping her dirty hands on her faded blue jeans. "Hello?" "Hey, Kitty, it's Evan. How are you?" "I'm great. It's so good to hear from you. What's up?" "Well, you knew I got married a few years ago. Teresa and I have four kids now. The thing is, next week is our seventh anniversary. We would really like to get away, but we are limited to our baby-sitting options. Auntie O hasn't been feeling well lately, and most of our other friends are busy. Do you think that you could help us out? I know this is short notice, and that we haven't really kept in touch, but you're our last shot." "Well, yeah, I guess I could do that. Do you want me to come to your place?" "That would probably be best. Oh, and don't worry about the kids. They're very well behaved. Anyway, you won't be alone. We wouldn't ask you to watch the kids alone. My best friend will be helping you out. You'll meet him when you get here. We'll pay for your plane tickets. Hey, we really appreciate this. You have no idea." Kitty waved her hand. "Hey, forget it. I love kids. I'm a teacher, remember? But don't expect me to leave as soon as you get back. I intend to stay and catch up with you guys." "That sounds great. See you in a couple of days." "Okay, bye." Kitty hung up the phone, shaking her head at the strange conversation she had just had with her old friend. 'Oh, well,' she thought. 'Evan always was a little bit odd.'
--November 5, 2013--
Kitty stepped off of the plane, and began looking around for Evan and his wife. She spotted them just off to the side, and walked right up. She gave Teresa a warm smile, and hugged Evan briefly in greeting. They set off for the taxi right away, and soon they were on their way to the house. "So, where are the kids?" "Oh, they're at home with a friend. They're with the guy you'll be babysitting with, actually. You'll meet him when we get there." They spent the rest of the ride in silence. When they arrived at the house, Evan paid the cab driver, and the three walked up the sidewalk to the front door. Teresa unlocked it, and called to the mysterious babysitter. "We're home!" Pietro jogged over to hold the door. "Hey, that was fast. So, did she get here......" His voice trailed off in shock when he saw who was on the other side of the door. "Kitty Pryde? Is that you? Oh, my gosh, I haven't seen you in ages. How have you been?" Pietro Maximoff was the last person Kitty expected to see. Her mouth hung open in shock, and she was temporarily speechless.
Kitty turned to Evan. "This is your best friend? But you guys used to hate each other so much. He's one of the Brotherhood, for crying out loud." Evan threw a hand around her shoulder. "Kitty, the Brotherhood doesn't exist anymore. You know that. And we haven't always hated each other. We were actually really good friends before we got our powers. But I guess we do have a little explaining to do." The four sat down in the living room, and filled Kitty in on the story behind the unusual friendship. When they were done, she shook her head. "Well, I never thought I would see this day. Evan and Pietro are actually getting along." Evan looked a little bit worried. "You're still going to baby-sit, aren't you? We really are sort of desperate." "Yeah, of course I am still going to stay. I am looking forward to spending a whole week with four toddlers and the world's most hyper mutant."
--November 6, 2013--
Pietro and Kitty stood with the children inside the airport, and they waved as Evan and Teresa's plane took off. Then they set off to return to the house. Kitty's thoughts were constantly wandering. 'Pietro sure seems to be different than he was the last time I saw him. I wonder why he isn't married. He's great with the kids, they really seem to love him. He'd make a great dad.' Pietro's thoughts were taking a similar direction. 'Man, was Kitty this cute in high school? I must have been too busy being an idiot to notice. Wonder what she would say if I asked her out sometime?' When they got back, they fed the kids breakfast, and afterwards, went to the park to have a little fun. John and Shannon saw some of their friends playing on the jungle gym, and went to join them. This left Pietro and Kitty free to push the twins on a swing set while they chatted. They talked about their careers, and soon all the awkwardness they felt was gone. Later, as the kids were napping, Kitty and Pietro sat together on the couch, and finally Pietro gathered his courage. This may sound really odd, but I feel different with you than I ever have with any other woman. Do you think we could maybe go and see a movie or something sometime?" Kitty tried to hide a smile. She had been thinking the same thing. "Yeah, that sounds really nice."
As the week went on, Kitty and Pietro started getting closer and closer. Each night, after the kids went to bed, they would cuddle on the couch and watch TV, or just talk in front of the fireplace. They found that they had quite a lot in common. When Evan and Teresa came home, the two started seeing each other every day, going to dinner and movies. Finally, a week later, it was time for Kitty to return to her home and job. Pietro begged her to stay, but she refused. "I am sorry, but I have to go back now. I promise I'll keep in touch. I'll try to visit, as often as I can." But somehow Pietro knew that this was unlikely. After all, New Jersey and Indiana are a long way apart. His heart was breaking at the very thought of never seeing her again, because, even though it had only been two weeks, he had fallen in love with her.
--June 7, 2027--
Kitty sorted through her mail, when she stumbled on a letter from her old friend Scott. It was an invitation to a reunion he was planning for July the fifteenth. She immediately wrote her reply saying that she would definitely be there. After putting it in the mailbox, she sat at her desk, and thought about who would be there. Despite her promise, she and Pietro had gradually lost touch over the years. She thought about writing to him a million times a day, but never knew what to say. But she knew that she still loved him, and hoped to rekindle that at the reunion.
--Two days later, in New Jersey--
Pietro and Evan were on the phone, discussing plans for the upcoming reunion. They decided to travel together, since Pietro would otherwise be alone. He tried to sound offhand as he asked, "Have you heard who else is going?" Evan chuckled. "Well, I am pretty sure that a certain brunette teacher from Indiana is attending." "Hey, I didn't mean anyone in particular. Just in general." There was a pause. "Do you really think she'll be there?" "I am sure she will. Just relax. Everything will be fine."
--July 15, 2027--
Kitty was hesitant to ring the doorbell of the Institute, nervous about seeing all of her old friends. One in particular was causing butterflies to dance in her stomach. The week she had spent with Pietro those many years ago had never been far from her mind, and she wanted to rekindle the relationship. She was just afraid he would not feel the same way. Jean answered the door, and soon Kitty was deep in conversation with many of her old schoolmates. She tried to catch Pietro's eye, but he seemed to be avoiding her. Not that she could blame him. She hadn't exactly kept her promise to keep in touch.
She finally managed to break away from the conversation with Hank, and went inside to get out of the heat for a few minutes. She felt a presence come up behind her, and two arms slipped around her body. "I missed you Kitty." She smiled, and turned to face him. "I missed you too. I haven't been the same since that week." "Me neither. Let's do something about it." She looked up at Pietro's face. "What do you mean?" He bent down and kissed her passionately. "I can't live without you anymore. Marry me." "Married? But...we haven't even been seeing each other." I have been seeing you. Every single night, in my dreams. I love you, and I don't care if this is sudden. We are not kids anymore, and I don't think I can wait anymore. Please be my wife." Kitty's eyes softened. "I love you too. I would be honored to marry you." The two kissed again, but were interrupted by laughter from the doorway. "I knew it." Evan had seen Pietro follow Kitty inside, and he tailed the both of them. He saw them kissing, and couldn't keep his laughter to himself anymore. "Teresa and I have been trying to get the two of you together for thirteen years." They started to protest, but he ran outside and told Teresa before they could stop him. Soon everyone heard about their news, and they were surrounded by people offering congratulations. Until, that is, Scott spotted something that made him stop and exclaim..........
A/N- What did Scott see? Review and tell me what you think. Hint: it's a person. Everyone who answers correctly wins a prize: the satisfaction of being right. I have finished the last chapter, but I intend to keep you in suspense for a few more days. Heeheehee, I'm so evil. Please R&R.