CHAPTER 6: Music helps
He was running as fast as he could. Trees were passing him with the speed of sound and before Pietro could realize, he was on the other corner of the wood, many miles away from the New Avengers facility. He found himself by the small lake with pure, cold water. Pietro stood there for a little while catching his breath. He was so angry. Actually he had been angry for 4 days non-stop. After his operation he wasn't controlling his emotions but after a week, everything was back to normal but when this Raven showed up, he returned to his former state.
-What did she do to me? - Pietro asked himself, but quickly shook his head to get rid of these thoughts. Wanda was right, he was thinking of Kat constantly, but still wasn't sure how he felt about her. He didn't want to contemplate about this case once again, though. Quickly, Pietro decided to go back, but this time slowly. He wasn't in a hurry to go back, but it was getting colder and, judging by the upcoming clouds, the storm was coming.
Pietro was almost at the facility, but something drew his attention. Music. More of a murmuring, actually. Obviously, he couldn't resist checking it, but deep inside, he sensed what was the source of the sound and probably this drew him to follow the sound.
He turned from the path, into the tress. After a while he spotted a small clearance. The music was getting louder but still soft and gentle. When Pietro found himself on a verge of a glade, he saw her.
Katelin was sitting there, leaning against a fallen tree. Her knees were slightly angled and she was holding her palm up, covered in a blue haze. There was a violet flicker dancing on Kat's hand, it seemed like it was 'singing'. The whole view fitted the weather and music - grey, melancholic and a bit gloomy. Pietro stood there for a while, unable do decide weather to run back to the facility fast or even faster. But than he spotted a single tear falling down her cheek.
-Are you ok? - this was an unconditional reflex. A split second after he was squatting beside her.
And as he could have predicted, Kat freaked out. The music stopped with a loud scoop and the girl jumped to her feet almost hitting her head against one of the branches.
-What the fuck?! - she squeaked not able to control what came out of her mouth.
-Sorry, it looks like you didn't see that coming - Pietro smirked as Kat was looking at him, unable to say anything.
Fuck!Well done, your majesty! The Kingdom of Awkward awaits! - these were the only thoughts that were passing her mind was
-It's... ok, not your fault... - she quickly brushed through her hair and wiped her tear.
-What is wrong? Why are you sitting here in this terrible weather?
-It's not one of my best days, I just wanted to be alone, calm down and... well and rethink everything that's happened so far.
-Well, I apologie for disturbing, but I heard this music. It was really nice.
-What? Oh, this. Thanks. Music... Music helps.
They stood like this for a little while just looking at one another when suddenly, they heard a loud thunder, which started a massive cloudburst.
This day can't be more perfect...
-I think it's time for us. Walking would take more than 10 minutes. Would you mind running? - Pietro asked witch a charming smirk.
-No. I think running is a great idea. - Kat wasn't really conscious of the consequences of her choice. Before she had an opportunity to change her mind, she was in Pietro's arms, running through the forest. Kat's heart jumped to her throat, she wasn't sure if this is because of the extreme speed or the fact that she was so close to Pietro that she could feel his every muscle... and there was a lot to feel. But it must have been the speed, for she felt really sick and closed her eyes as soon as possible. Kat had no idea how long this menace was going to last, so she tried to focus on more pleasant things. She buried her face in Pietro's chest. She could smell the fresh air combined with a small hint of lemon grass and... cinnamon? Before Katelin could figure out why would Pietro smell like a cinnamon roll, he suddenly stopped and put her back on her feet. Opening her eyes, Kat realized that they were in her room.
-How... - she didn't manage to finish. Her head was spinning and she fall down on her coach - Promise me, that you will never do this again to me - Kat said faintly.
Do me a favor, lady, and don't vomit upon his perfect body, could I ask this of you?
-Was it really that bad? - he laughed, but Katelin's face didn't reveal any amusement. She looked daggers at him, with her huge, grey eyes. The most beautiful eyes, Pietro has ever seen - Ok, it was. But thanks to that you're not so wet.
-Incurable optimist. But still, thanks. If you didn't find me there, I would probably get lost in this wood.
-Oh, don't overdo it. Have some faith in you. - Pietro's statement provoked in Kat a volley of laughter.
-It's harder than you think - Kat replied, laughing resonantly. Her voice was like a thousands of tiny bells, creating such a beautiful sound. - One might say that my life is an extreme sport.
-Maybe you're right - he teased her with a big grin - But still, you have plenty of people to help you, though.
-Oh stop it, they're treating me like a five year old orphan with a brain cancer. They must be really bored, if I'm their biggest attraction.
And when I said it, Wanda said that I'm exaggerating - Pietro thought, smiling.
-You know, they're quite excited to see a new face around. It's not often that someone joins us, especially with such spectacular powers like yours.
-Spectacular? To whom? Cuz definitely not to this stuffed shirt, Lewis.
-O no, you've met him - Pietro chuckled. - Don't worry about him, nothing can impress him. When I had my combat test he stated that I am too predictable and I should move faster! You have no idea how much I wanted to show him that my punches are not predictive at all.
-Seriously? Too slow? I'm afraid what would happen to me, when you'd been faster! I fear I wouldn't have survived this run - Kat giggled. - But yeah, that dude is messed up.
-Haha, so he cut you up too?
-More than anyone. Now when I think of it I should have stuffed his brain with the most powerful sound wave I can make.
-Sounds bad ass. Can you do anything else but creating sound?
Kat thought that it would be easier to show him. She lit a violet-blue flame on her palm, witch shot few inches up. Quickly it formed into a shape of a blade.
-I know that it looks inconspicuously, but as long as I control it, it is as hard as real steel.
-Well, it surely is spectacular.
Pietro looked with eyes wide open. Kat saw the violet-blue flame reflecting in his light blue eyes. It was a really beautiful view indeed. They remained in silence for a short while. Than Katelin realized she was staring right into Pietro's eyes. After thanking God that he was too busy admiring her creation to notice that she got up from the coach. The dagger faded along with the flame.
-That would be it. I'm still working on ameliorating this skill to the state in which the materialized object would look exactly like a real one. But for that I'm afraid that I'd have to know the exact position of every atom in the object to create the exact copy. And it is even more difficult than it sounds - Kat chuckled.
-You could talk to Stark, he's pretty good at this kind of stuff.
-That is not such a bad idea! Oh crap... Is this 'party' today?
-Yeah. What's wrong? - Pietro asked seeing Kat's resigned face.
-This is one of these days in which I really shouldn't go out to people. It is just not my day.
Not my day, not my week, month... Life.
-It's going to be fun, you'll see! Now, if you'll forgive me, Steve asked me to come to him before the party. I think he's mad, because I've missed another training.
-Sure, good luck - Kat laughed.
As Pietro turned towards the door, Katelin's sight, entirely accidentally rested on his backside. She smiled gently admiring the view. But then, realizing what is she doing, she turned her sight as fast as she could.
You... What the fuck, Kat? You didn't just... You did. OH GOD YOU DID! - this was one of these moments when she couldn't bear herself.
-Pietro? - Kat quickly asked before he could leave. - Thanks for the lift. - she bestowed him with the cutest smile she could afford, trying not to think about what she just did. He returned the smile and left without a word.
As Pietro was walking down the corridor towards Steve's room, he started sorting everything out. He wasn't really thinking much when he chatted Kat up in the forest. Everything just happened. But did he really regret it? She wasn't that bad after all. And appeared to have a quite good sense of humor. And these eyes... There was something more inside them, something that Pietro decided to unravel. He wanted to know more about the new, black haired girl that's been on his mind since last few days.
That's it for today guys :3 When writing this chapter I was inspired by this ( watch?v=AxtO2mKY6QI ) and I loved how it fitted with the mood so listen to it if you wish, I highly recommend it! :D
