Cat Girl 1995: Hey, you know how in the beginning of the story you said Alex was a fangirl of the Avenger? What if she had written fanfiction about it? And the other G2 found out about it? Maybe even have some of the awkward stories, like the odd romantic pairs? I think it would make a good bonding chapter between the kids and earn some good laugh. Sorry if this is a bit forward, I have a very free thinking mind that loves making up stories...
Hmmm... I've sometimes thought about Alex writing fanfiction, but never thought about the G2 finding out... I like the way you think :)
So, this fanfiction thing has a slight chance and may or may not be in the next chapter. Also, it would be awesome of you guys would leave me suggestions for upcoming chapters. It would help a lot with me dealing with school, orchestra, and fandoms. So yes, you may, and please, leave suggestions because I think it would be cool for you guys to have some part in the story. Don't worry, you don't need an account to leave suggestions. I take from anyone. Well, not like take take like steal, but take suggestions. You know what I mean? Whatever.
Chapter 8: Birthday
It is yet another one of those days, I wake up earlier than anyone else in the tower. Unless Uncle Tony and Uncle Bruce are in still in the lab. Well, it might only be Uncle Tony in the lab. (Yes, 'uncles') My parents, Uncle Steve, and James may be training right now. So I just head downstairs to the kitchen.
As I walk down the hallway headed to the elevator, I notice it's awfully quiet. You can usually hear the loud snoring of Kurt. God he snores almost as loud as his dad. Also, Michelle's music is off. She usually sleeps with her music on really low.
What in the world?
As the elevator door opens, I hear laughing and smell cake. I'm assuming the laughing is coming from the kitchen and the living room.
"Guys?" Then I hear a bunch of shushes.
"James, you go get her."
"Why me."
"Aren't you her boyfriend?"
"Seriously?"
"Michelle..."
"What?"
"Boyfriend?"
"Why?"
"Never mind."
"Just go with her James."
"Why me?"
"We have to go somewhere."
"You know I'm bad at this, right?"
"Just go."
"Fine."
"See ya lover boy!"
"SHUT UP!"
What are they arguing about? Is this another matchmaking thing? Seriously? Oh god. Ugh. Then I hear footsteps jogging towards me. Turning around the corner, James appears.
A wild James appears! Would you like to battle? Yes. Choose your Pokémon! Alex, I choose you! Alex, use- GOD DAMMIT ALEX STOP THINKING LIKE THIS ITS ONLY BEEN A WEEK AND A HALF! SNAP OUT OF IT!
"Hey Alex!"
"Hey."
"Come with me."
"Uh, ok." I say as he grabs my hand and takes me upstairs. Its an awkward elevator ride up.
He then drags me into my room, then in my closet. He makes me sit in my chair as he looks for clothes. Ok? And yes, chair in my closet. Everything is big, ok? It's because of Uncle Tony. After a minute, he picks out a red & blue flannel shirt, black leather jacket and high waisted shorts, and black combat boots. Thank god he didn't choose bras and all that. Did I just think that?
"Here, change." he says giving me the clothes.
"In here?"
"Duh."
"Oh. Could you..."
"Oh, right."
"Yeah."
After steps out of my closet, I change into the clothes that James picked out. I have to admit, he has pretty good style. Even though I sort of looked like a biker, I looked hot. He must've learned from Brianna and Michelle.
I step out and show him the outfit.
"Hon, you look beautiful, but there's a reason why high-waisted shorts and high-waisted. Go back in you closet and fix your outfit. And by fix, I mean tuck in your shirt." He says in a weird accent pushing me back into my closet.
"You sound like a high class, A-list, fashion designer."
"Just shut up and tuck in your shirt." he says in the same accent. Luckily, unlike other flannel shirts that cut mid-butt, this one cut below the belly button. I walk out, show him that my shirt is properly tucked in, and he is pleased.
"And, a bag." James says handing me a black leather studded tote. All I put in it is my wallet, phone, headphones, blah blah blah, you know what I mean.
I then, follow him to his room and wait for him to change. He then comes out in black sweats, t-shirt, matching black leather jacket, and black VANS.
He then takes me to the elevator and pushes the button to the garage.
"Wait, can we stop at the kitchen? I haven't eaten yet." I ask.
"No."
"Why."
"Because."
"But-"
"Shhh..."
"Ok..."
As the doors open, James then leads me to a wall of motorcycles. In the corner, there is a free space that looks like it could fit another. Hmm...
"S.H.I.E.L.D requires all agents to know how to ride a motorcycle. The earliest age to get one for S.H.I.E.L.D is 13, unlike the U.S law. It took a long time for Fury to persuade the government and council to let us have bikes. You're badge is your license. You don't need to own one, but you need to know how to ride one. Except for Uncle Tony and Uncle Thor. Uncle Tony has his suits and Uncle Thor, we tried teaching him. You'll never see him on a motorcycle." James explains. I laugh at what James says about teaching Uncle Thor, and the image of them trying to teach him which just popped into my head.
After letting out all of my laughter, I calm down and try to get my face straight. But my face clearly says I'm expecting something.
"I can read your face, it clearly says that you're expecting a motorcycle of your own." James tells me.
"Well then, maybe you can tell Fury to get me one." I say. He smiles. That smile tho... ALEX!
"Shall we?" he asks gesturing to his bike.
"We shall." I reply. He hands me a spare helmet.
"Where, are we going?" I ask getting on behind him.
"Where do you want to go?"
"Chipotle."
"Chipotle it is then. Oh, and Happy Birthday Alex!" he says starting the bike.
"Thanks!" I say wrapping my arms around him as we go.
We arrive at Chipotle and get our food. As I reach into my bag for my wallet, the cashier tells me 'no charge' and says 'happy birthday'. I thank her and walk to one of the booths to wait for James who has to pay. Haha.
"What happened to everybody else?" I ask once James sits down.
"What do you mean everybody else?" he asks.
"You know, Michelle, Michael, Brianna, my parents, them."
"Oh. Well, the Avengers expect Thor went on a mission. Thor went to Asgard with Kurt. Michelle and Michael are at Stark Industries with Aunt Pepper, Aunt Jane and Aunt Betty are working, Brianna is at S.H.I.E.L.D working with Fitz and Simmons, and my mom is at the spa."
"Okay." I say eating. There's a silence, but it's a comfortable silence. We're eating for God's sake! I was a bit sad that everyone was busy. At least I had James. Its better than no one. Right?
After Chipotle, we then went to Central Park and hung out, climbed trees, pranked strangers, and threatened to push each other into the water. One time, someone bumped into him which made him bump into me which made me loose my balance. I was about to fall then James caught my and pulled me right before I fell. He pulled so hard we fell over and I landed on top of him. At least we were on land. Also, thank god no one say.
"Ow..." I say rolling off of him.
"Did I hurt you? I'm so sorry."
"Nah, not really, and it's fine. You saved me from getting wet. Thanks for that."
"No prob." he says getting up, then helps me get up. We brush ourselves off and he then grabs my hand and leads me somewhere.
"Uh, where are we going?" I ask.
"We are going to Queens Center, so I can get you something."
"No, you really don't have to."
"Yes I have to, I'm the only company you have on your birthday, it's the least I can do."
"You don't hav-" he yanks me so I'm right in front of him. He looks me straight in the eye. Man, those piercing blue ey- ALEX!
"I'm doing this." he says assuringly. I pause for a moment thinking.
"Fine, as long as we go to Hot Topic."
"Fine by me." he says. He smiles and then keeps leading me to his bike.
Once we get inside Queens Center, he leads me straight to Hot Topic. When we get there, I head straight to the Avengers and X-Men section, then the Sherlock Holmes section, and lastly, the Funko Pop section. While going through the Funko Pop section, James's phone rings.
"I'll take this outside, you tell me when you're done and I'll pay." he tells me
"You are not paying. I'll just say you payed." I say.
"It's you birthday, I'm paying."
"Sometimes, I hate how much of a gentleman you are." I jokingly tell him. He smiles then walks out to answer his phone.
James's POV
"Sometimes, I hate how much of a gentleman you are." Alex tells me. I smile at her humor, the walk out to answer my phone.
Michelle it reads.
"Yeah?"
"You can bring her back to the tower now."
"You guys finished everything?"
"Yup."
"Are you sure? Here favorite foods and pastries and others?"
"Yes..."
"Even her old parents?"
"Yes. Why do you care so much?"
"Just making sure."
"Aww, you care for her so much."
"I do care for her, but it's different with different people."
"Shut up Michelle."
"Lover boy!"
"I hate you."
"Just get her here."
"Okay, okay, gosh."
Alex's POV
"Where to now?" I ask James as we leave Queens Center.
"Back to the tower."
"Kay."
"If you had a bike, what would you want it to look like?" James asks.
"I'm getting a bike?"
"How and I supposed to know?" he says. I give him a disappointed look
"Anyway, to answer your question, I'd like it all black with bright red highlight."
"And what about your customized helmet?" he adds.
"Hmm... the English flag, but instead of the navy blue, I want it black." I answer. He nods.
"I like your style." he compliments.
"Thank you."
As we arrive at the tower. We head straight to the common floor. In the elevator JARVIS greets me and says 'happy birthday Ms. Barton' and I thank him. When we get to the common floor, all the lights are off and the windows covered. Weird. All of a sudden-
"SURPRISE!"
I literally jump, crash into James, and we both fall. My hands covering my face, even though you can see the outline in it's glorious shade of red. Everyone then crowds around me and hugs me.
"OH MY GOD, I thought everyone was busy." I said.
"Technically, we were." Tony says.
"True."
"Oh, and Alex," Tony adds, "one more surprise. Robert, Diana?"
My old parents then come out from behind one of the couches. I scream the run to them and SQUEEZE them. After all that and saying a bunch of 'thank you' s we all eat all my favorite foods and they watch me open my presents. I mostly get clothes and some pretty cool t-shirts of all my fandoms. I even got a new iStark (yes... iStark) from Tony.
"This phone automatically has JARVIS, and trust me, JARVIS is way better than that dumbass Siri." he says. Everyone nods. Even Thor who probably doesn't know a thing about what Tony said.
And then we lived happily ever after...
Lol no.
"One more and FINAL surprise!" my mom announces. My parents then grab both my hands and lead me down to the garage. Luckily we all fit into the elevator, but I pray that Bruce and Brianna don't hulk out.
Once we get to the garage, the garage door then opens revealing a motorcycle that Fury rides in. It is exactly the way I wanted it, black with bright red highlights. Even the helmet is just what I asked for.
"B-b-b-but, how? I only talked about this like 3 hours ago. And I was only talking to James. How?" I ask.
"JARVIS was recording your conversation, and we had enough time to get it here." my mom explains, "Nice design by the way."
I suddenly cry. Everyone then crowds around me. This was definitely the best birthday. EVER.
AN: So yeah, that's it... Since it was Alex's bday, I made it a bit long. I guess I should make my chapters a bit longer, just not this long. Yup.
My piano teacher is a bitch.
I have a half-day on Friday, which means I get out in the middle of the day, or just saying class ends 11 AM that day. So there may be a chapter Friday.
See ya Friday. . . ?
