A constant beep stirred me. Opening my eyes was a mistake as a bright light blinded me. I groaned. Rapidly blinking, my eyes adjusted to the awfully bright white room. The first thing I noticed was the heart rate monitor.
I turned to my side and saw Natasha sitting in one of the chairs, a magazine in her hands.
"It's like I'm back at square one," I stated with a chuckle.
"You're not going to make a run for it, are you?" She jokingly asked before placing the magazine back on the side table. I broke out in laughter.
"How did I get here?" I asked once I calmed down. She handed me a drink. I smiled appreciatively and drank its contents. She sat back with her arms crossed before letting out a sigh.
"Well from what Pepper has told me, she yelled at Tony to go back to get you since he only made a grab for her. Which was an idiotic move on his part," I let out a dry chuckle. "She thought you died because of the explosions and everything. So, to please her, he went back and found you passed out on the ground without a scratch on you. And Stark being Stark, he kept pestering me for answers. I have no idea why he thinks I have all the answers," I rolled my eyes.
"That man just can't keep his nose out of other people's business,"
"Well, I'm sure many others would like to know what happened," a knock sounded. Natasha got up and opened the door. Ms. Potts and Tony walked in. She held a bouquet of flowers. I sat up.
"Megan, I am so glad to see that you are okay," she said, giving me the flowers. I smiled at the thoughtful gesture. "Tony told me that he found you unconscious in the Expo," I shot Tony a smile.
"I had to find some sort of cover since somebody didn't come for me," Tony gave me a bewildered look.
"I knew you got it covered," he simply stated. I shot him a loathing look. I could have died because of his idiocy!
"Ms. Potts, is it all right to speak to you? Alone," I emphasized on the last word. Natasha got up from the chair and escorted herself and a protesting Tony out of the room. Ms. Potts took the vacant seat next to my bed. I sighed before beginning, "Ms. Potts, it has been an absolute joy being your assistant for Stark Industries, but I am afraid that I have to quit. I feel that I-"
She held a hand up, signalling me to stop. I complied and leaned against the pillows.
"It is perfectly fine, Megan. I understand completely. You've risked your life during your time as my assistant and I do not want anyone to be in harms way. You have been an astounding assistant and I thank you for that. I have a feeling that my future assistants can't compare," she smiled. I returned it. I am so glad she understood. It would have been awkward if I miscommunicated.
"Thank you for understanding, Ms. Potts,"
"Since I'm not your boss anymore, Pepper will do just fine,"
"That will be something to get used to," she stood and smoothed down her skirt.
"I hope you recover soon, Megan," I nodded with a wave as she exited the room.
"Fenris! Oh how much I missed you," I scooped him in my arms and peppered his head with kisses. He purred and rubbed his head.
"Glad to see you doing okay," I snapped my head up and saw Fury casually lounging on the couch.
"Did you come up the fire escape?" He chuckled before pulling out a key.
"Since I helped you start off here, this place is technically under my name," he smartly replied.
"Any reason for stopping by? I'm sure it's not just to check on my health," I sat on the chair that was adjacent to the couch and rubbed Fenris' tummy. He purred in delight.
Fury sat up and handed me a manilla folder. On the front had a bold red stamp that read "AVENGERS INITIATIVE". I raised a brow in confusion before looking at him.
"How do you feel about being a part of The Avengers Initiative?"
"First day I come home from time of chaos and now, I'm about to step into some more?" I sighed and looked at him in the eye. "Tell me more,"
Author's Note:
Hello lovelies! I was just informed by Day (Guest) that I have skipped some things. It completely slipped my mind and I posted it out of order. Thank you so much for telling me this! I hope I didn't confuse too many of you guys.
So good news for you all, two chapters this week! Woo!
-YoullBeAvenged