I Wish – One Direction
He takes your hand, I die a little
I watch your eyes, and I'm in riddles
Why can't you look at me like that?
When you walk by, I try to say it
But then I freeze, And never do it
My tongue gets tied, the words get trapped.
I hear the beat of my heart getting louder whenever I'm near you
But I see you with him, slow dancing.
Tearing me apart, cause you don't see.
Whenever you kiss him, I'm breaking,
Oh how I wish that was me.
"I cannot believe that Henry planned all this himself." Alex said loudly so Maria could hear her over the two agents who were singing an off key duet rendition of Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back"
"Well, he wants to do it big one more time before he settles down." Maria replied.
"And why did he choose karaoke?" Alex asked.
"Why not? It's fun." Maria replied.
On the dance floor, Henry and his fiancée Aubry were dancing under the flashing lights. SHIELD agents were everywhere. Most of them were people who Alex had only seen in their standard issue black uniforms, but tonight they were dressed up and having a great time.
"You look great." Alex told her friend.
Maria Hill had let down her raven black hair and had a deep red sweater that made the most of her cleavage.
"You clean up nice too." Maria added taking in Alex's emerald green silk blouse and black jeans.
"Thanks. My options were limited. Not much time for shopping." Alex replied
"I can imagine. So how's it going out there?" Maria asked curiously
"It's going. Slowly. He's not so bad after you get past his extremely bipolar personality." Alex joked taking a sip of her beer.
"Heard he was easy on the eyes though." Maria said "That's gotta be a plus,right?."
Alex thought it over. With his dark hair and green eyes, Loki was beautiful. It was the only word she could think of to describe him. She wondered briefly what he was doing right about now. He was trapped in Stark mansion with an unfamiliar Agent. He was probably foul as hell. She was about to answer Maria, when she noticed Clint Barton walking towards them.
"Heads up." Maria mumbled underneath her breath. "Clint, surprised to see you here, didn't think you were physically able to have fun."
"Actually I'm due my quota for the year," he joked sarcastically "Who's running Hell since you're taking the night off?"
Maria pursed her lips in a frown as Alex tried to swallow a chuckle.
Clint smiled broadly before turning his attention. "Lex, I'm glad you're here."
"Oh yes," Alex frowned "This certainly beats meeting in the frozen food section."
"We were standing near the dairy," he said giving her half grin.
"Am I supposed to understand what you two are talking about or is this some weird foreplay thing that I don't even want to think about?" Maria asked.
A tall handsome vaguely familiar man walked up behind them. "Clint, you left me at the door."
"Steve, it's not my fault you had to stop for your fan club." Clint turned laughing "I'm getting a drink. Steve, anything for you?"
"Nah man, I'm good. Thanks."
"Ladies?" Barton asked.
Alex lifted her half full beer and shook her head and Maria sipped her full margarita.
"Hi there," the handsome stranger said as he turned towards them. "I'm Steve.
"Nice to meet you. Steve." she said politely extending her hand "I'm Alex."
"Nice to meet you too," he replied taking her warm hand firmly and Alex noticed for the first time how blue his eyes were.
"Oh wow.."Maria said stunned "You're Captain Rogers."
"No way." Alex said looking at Maria.
"Yes way..he's Captain Rogers."
Steve gave an embarrassed smile. "You can call me…"
"Captain!" both girls said giggling.
"Geez," Clint frowned "He's been having that response from every female I've introduced him to."
"I have not," Steve said blushing a bit. "So Alex and Maria, right?"
"Yep." Alex said "that's us."
"I've heard so much about you both. It's nice to finally make your acquaintance," he said politely.
"So how do you two know each other?" Maria asked
"I met Barton at headquarters. Phil introduced us," he admitted. "Clint asked me to come tonight..he wanted to introduce me to one of the agents here."
"Oh really?" Maria said laughing
"Yes, but I'm not sure who she is,"Rogers replied sheepishly.
"You don't look like you'd have trouble picking up a date," Alex blurted "I mean..you're a good looking guy."
Steve laughed "I've been out of the dating scene for a bit."
"About 70 years?" Maria laughed
"Something like that." He smiled.
"Do you dance?" Maria asked seriously
"M'am?" Steve leaned in closer so he could hear her.
"Do you dance?" Maria again smiling at him, batting her dark lashes over her clear blue eyes.
Rogers gave a sexy half grin, offering her his arm. "I'm afraid I'm a bit rusty but if the lady asks, I have to be a gentleman."
Alex laughed as Maria took it and exclaimed."Well then let's get out there."
"Where are those two off to?" Barton asked as he returned, pulling a sip of his beer.
"Dance floor."
Alex took in his close proximity. In the past, she would have felt her heart flutter at his nearness but right now in this minute, she didn't feel anything but just contentedness to be around her friends.
"I'm sorry for the ambush at the grocery store," he offered sincerely
"You were just doing your job," Alex shrugged.
"I wanted to make sure you were doing ok and the opportunity presented itself."
She brought her beer to her lips and took a drink. "Where is Nat tonight?"
He sighed "She's on assignment in Russia. Maybe another few weeks before she's back."
"Deep cover, huh?" she asked.
"Yep," He agreed.
"Lexi Lou!" Henry called approaching with his wife. "It's time for my birthday gift."
"Gift?" Alex laughed "I haven't really had the chance to shop since I've been here. I'm actually surprised I had the time to attend this stunning event."
"Well in that case I grant you the opportunity to give me something that won't cost a thing."
Alex shook her head and joked "Henry, I already told you I will not participate in a threesome with your wife."
Clint's momentary confusion caused them all to laugh, even Aubry. Henry elbowed Clint in the ribs "Inside joke, Barton."
"Oh." Clint said furrowing his brow.
"Actually you can sing me a song for my birthday. It's been forever since I've had the pleasure of your melodious tones."
Alex blushed "No really, I couldn't."
"Sure you could. Barton here will help you out."
"What?" Clint continued to frown "Me? I can't…"
"Of course you can. Tash gave away your singing secrets..although she did say you preferred show tunes..I'm sure they might have some in their collection."
Alex moved to whisper into Clint's ear "He won't stop pestering us until we do this. We'd might as well get it over with."
Barton took a deep breath "You think?"
She closed her eyes for effect and opened them with a solemn look "I'm sure."
He took her by the hand, intertwining his fingers with hers, pulling her towards the stage. "Then let's do it."
Alex was so nervous she could feel her heartbeat thrumming in her ears. It usually took a lot more beers to make her courageous enough for her to get on the stage. She was only working on her second. Clint handed her a microphone as he worked to untangle the second one.
Once complete, he nodded to the DJ and the opening music began.
Loki managed to cloak himself long enough to follow Alex into the party. When he made it inside, he decided to try his shape shifting abilities by changing the color of his hair and eyes. Changing his clothes to dark jeans with a thin blue v-neck tshirt along with a leather jacket, he stood at the bar area looking for Alexandria.
"Hey there," a beautiful blond said as she approached.
Loki smiled, assuming he'd get more information from this lovely creature using his charms. "Hello there."
"I'm Gen," she introduced herself "I haven't seen you around before. Do you work for SHIELD?"
Loki gave a half grin. "Afraid not."
Gen smiled "You seem a bit lost. Can I help you with something?"
Jackpot, he thought. "Actually, I am looking for someone..Alexandria…"
"Alex?" Gen asked raising her eyebrow, frowning "Well that's easy..find Barton and you'll find Lex."
"Barton?" he asked.
Gen looked around the room and pointed in the direction of the stage where Clint was untangling a microphone. "Up there. Looks like they are fixin to duet."
"Do what?" Loki asked seriously causing Gen to smile.
"Sing," she said as she pointed in the direction of the stage.
The piano made its introduction as Alex counted off the beats, trying not to be nervous.
Finally her queue arrived, she began to sing.
Picture perfect memories,
Scattered all around the floor.
Reaching for the phone cause, I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.
Alex felt herself begin to relax as Clint's gravelly voice picked up the next verse. He turned to face her and she smiled because she could tell he was a bit nervous.
Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.
It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk
And I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now.Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don' know how I can do without, I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.
As the end notes passed, Clint grabbed her hand and they both took a bow to the audiences applause. Before exiting the stage, Clint gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. A gesture that would have made Alex wild in the past but now all it was give her a warm friendly feeling.
Loki recognized Barton from their previous shopping trip. Even though she had never actually admitted it, Loki knew that Alexandria had feelings for the man. Their easy manner on the stage and the familiarity that they performed together made it obvious that they shared intimacy. When Barton hugged and kissed her, it cause him to feel sick and light headed. He should never have followed her..he should never have even dared to think he might want her. Everything he ever wanted always belonged to someone else.