Chapter 3: Meeting the Avengers

Bucky's POV: (a day later)

We had been driving for about two days now and we had finally arrived in New York. Bella didn't sleep much at all and when she would drift off she would wake up almost immediately. I was worried about her. I really hope Steve would be able to help me figure out a way to help her through this. I pulled up to the Avengers facility and parked in front.

"Well, welcome to your new home Bellabug." I said and she smiled.

"This is where you guys live and train?" she asked, amazed and I smiled at how excited she was.

"Yes it is. Why don't you go ahead and go inside and go find Steve, he's been wanting to see you." She nodded and ran into the building like she was a kid again.

Bella's POV:

I walked into the building and looked around in amazement. I couldn't believe how big this place was. Suddenly, I felt someone wrap their arms around me and pick me up. I stiffened up slightly and then relaxed some as I figured out who it was.

"Hey uncle Steve." I said with a smile as he chuckled.

"How did you know it was me?"

"Well, Bucky is outside and no one else would do this." I answered and he set me down.

"That is true, i'm just glad you're finally here. Buck has been worried about you."

"And you haven't? I think you have been worried just as much as he has." I teased and he shook his head.

"I think we both have been worried about you. Are you alright Bells? I mean really alright." he asked and I looked down.

"N-no not really but I can't talk about it right now. I promise that when I am ready I will tell you and uncle Bucky."

"Alright Bells, but I really hope it's nothing too serious." He said and I stayed quiet, not sure if I should answer that. I nodded knowing its best I don't say much.

"So uncle Steve, does the others know I'm staying here?" I asked to change the subject. He smiled aware of what I was doing and nodded.

"Yes, they are aware, Peter will be by later to introduce himself and Natasha went out to go get you a welcome gift. Now the rest of the team are training but Tony should be stopping in to say hi." he said and I nodded.

"Natasha knows she doesn't have to get me anything right?"

"Yes she knows but you know there is no stopping her."

"Yeah I know it's just I still hate when people buy me gifts." I said as I sat down on the couch.

"I know, now you wait here and I'll go help Bucky bring your stuff inside and to your room."

"No, I should help too, after all it's my stuff." I said as i stood up and followed uncle Steve out to the Hummer where Bucky was already unloading my boxes. I picked up one of the boxes of books and followed Bucky inside and to my room.

"How did you know i'd say yes?"

"I just had a feeling that you would. But Steve is the one who got your room set up after I called him to let him know you were coming." I smiled a little.

"I really appreciate this. I'll have to thank Tony for this."

"There's no need to do that Isabella." I heard someone say from behind me and I turned around and blushed a little as I saw the one and only Tony Star standing there.

"It's Bella, I prefer to be called Bella. And yes I do have to thank you. I'm really grateful you're letting me stay here with all of you." I said and he chuckled.

"Alright Bella it is then. So what do you think of this place so far?"

"It's a really amazing place, I think i'm going to like it here."

"Well i'm glad to hear that. I should go help with your boxes. But we'll talk more soon." I nodded and he walked outside. I walked into my room and noticed someone had set up a bookcase for me.

"Who set this up for me?" I asked uncle Steve, curious.

"Well, Thor and Clint decided they wanted to help so they set it up." I smiled and set my box of books in front of it.

"I'll have to thank them later then."

"Yes you will. It was fun watching them try to put it together." he said shaking his head and I smiled. I started unpacking my books and putting them in the bookcase. I left a lot of my books at home knowing i'd just get new ones in town.

"That's a lot less books than I thought you had Bells."

"I-i left a lot of them back in Forks. I can always get new books later." I said and he nodded. One by one I placed them, my fingers skimming across some of the worn out titles since they've been used so much. After some time of running in and out with box after box i had most of my stuff away in their rightful place. I took one look around with a small sigh. It's no Forks but I'm sure I'll have a great time here. I sat on the chair by the borrowed desk that uncle Steve had put in my room as I pulled out my phone to text Charlie that I'm all settled. Once i sent the text to Charlie, i decided to go and meet some of the Avenger's i hadn't met yet. I walked into the living space and Tony came up to me.

"There you are Bella, I'd like to introduce you to Peter Parker. He's going to be the one to show you around the school and be your buddy." I smiled and held out my hand to Peter.

"It's so nice to finally meet you Peter. Uncle Steve and Bucky talk about you a lot." i said as he took my hand and shook it.

"I hope it's all good things." I laughed a little at how nervous he seemed by the fact they talked about him.

"Yes all good, I promise. Plus i'm really happy that i'll at least have one friend at a new school. Although it's kinda scary being the new kid." i said and looked down.

"In Forks I was the center of attention because I was the new girl, I was even compared to a shiny new toy. But I don't want to be treated that way. I really hate being in the spotlight." I felt Peter hug me and I couldn't help but be grateful that he was so sweet.

"I know what you mean and i'll make sure no one treats you that way and so will MJ and Ned." I smiled as I pulled away.

"Thank you Peter. I'd appreciate it."