Hey guys! Sorry it took so long for an update but here is chapter 3. There was something I wanted to clear up. Paisley's grades are not good. I wanted to try and make this story different than other Tony finds out he has a child stories. I just wanted to put a spin on it! Anyway, I hope you enjoy! Oh, sorry there might be more spelling mistakes than usual in this chapter I was running on a low battery and didn't have time to re-read it!
Paisley stood outside, the hot cement burning her feet. She dribbled the ball in her hand and looked at the hoop in front of her. She sighed, she had been ignoring Tony since breakfast, and it was now almost dinner time. She took a few steps back and shot the ball. The ball went through the hoop with a nice swoosh.
"Nice shot"
Paisley turned around and saw Steve Rogers. He wore a friendly grin and his hands were stuffed in his pocket. Suddenly appearing behind him was Clint and Tony. Paisley sighed and went to grab the ball. She took another shot and made the one as well.
"You didn't tell us you were this good" Steve mad another comment.
"How about a game?" Tony, of course, suggested.
"As long as I don't have to be on your team" Paisley said.
"Ouch" Clint said with a chuckle.
"Fine" He pointed at Steve. "You can be on ol' capsicle's teams"
Paisley gave the ball to Tony and stood in front of him, waiting for him to check it with her. He looked at Paisley, his eyebrows raised. He checked the ball and then passed it to Clint. Paisley quickly stole the ball and passed it to Steve, who made an easy layup. Clint and Tony's mouths gaped; Paisley looked at them with a small smirk. Steve gave Tony a sarcastic solute on his way up the court. Tony shoved his shoulder. This time Clint and Tony made a successful play and made a basket. Steve checked the ball with Tony; he quickly passed it to Paisley who made what looked like an effortless three pointer. After stealing the ball from Clint Steve did the same thing and Paisley made another three.
"Whaaat" Steve looked at Clint. He then flexed and laughed when Clint shoved him. Paisley just laughed softly; she was finally loosening up a little.
"Wow you guys are getting your asses kicked" They all turned around when they heard Pepper's voice. Maria chuckled next to her.
"It's 8-2 we could come back" Clint said.
"I don't know" Maria said, dragging out the 'o'.
"Just give me the ball" Tony said.
Paisley threw it at him forcefully.
Tony caught it and checked it with Paisley. The women decided to stay and watch them play. Tony successfully got the ball to Clint who made a three.
"Alright" Tony said, giving Clint a high five.
Steve maneuvered his way around Tony and gave the ball to Paisley. She dribbled towards the hoop, but Clint took the ball with force. She lost her balance but didn't fall over. He made the layup and then looked at her, "Sorry Paisley".
She just shrugged in response.
"What are you NBA stars playing to I'm getting hungry" Pepper said.
"21?" Steve looked at them.
"That's fine" Clint said and Tony nodded.
Paisley checked the ball with Tony. She quickly passed the ball to Steve who had an open shot. He made a three pointer with ease.
"Wow" Maria said, dragging it out. "Steve".
Steve's cheeks turned a bright right and he laughed breathily, with a grin on his face. Pepper looked at Maria and laughed, shielding her eyes from the sun with her hand.
"Do you always act like a 6th grade boy around her?" Paisley asked.
He chuckled and scratched the back of his head, not taking his eyes of Maria. Maria was smiling at Pepper, listening closely to whatever she was saying. Steve looked at Paisley to answer her question, "Yeah".
"Come on you two" Clint said.
Clint passed the ball into Tony who made a three pointer. Steve checked the ball with Tony. He looked up and passed the ball to Paisley. Steve ran down the court and Paisley passed it back to him. He went for a shot but missed. Clint got the rebound, took it back and then made a layup.
"Woo" Clint shouted. Tony laughed and gave him a high five as he made his way up the court. As Steve checked the ball with Clint, Clint made comments to Steve.
"You do know you're only winning by one point right" Steve said as he threw the ball to Paisley. Paisley dribbled a view times and then went for a three. She missed and it seemed to really upset her, but Steve got the rebound and made an easy two pointer. When Clint had the ball next he tried for a three but missed.
"Boooo!" Maria yelled from the side.
"I'd like to see you two try" Clint said.
"Well I can't" Maria said.
"Nope come on" Tony said.
"I'm not wearing the right shoes for this" Pepper said as Tony pulled her out of her chair.
"Well then take them off" He said, which she did.
Maria stood up and walked over to Steve.
"Hello Captain" She grinned.
Steve blushed once again and he rubbed the back of his neck.
"I don't think we want Pepper on our team" Tony said.
"Hey!" She yelled, her eyebrows furrowed.
"Come here Maria" Tony said.
Maria shrugged and walked over to them. Steve watched her as she walked away.
"Steve stop that" Maria said, not even turning around.
Steve blushed for the third time that night.
"Pepper could be a fantastic player and just think you guys gave her up" Paisley said.
Pepper nodded, laughing a little.
"We'll take our chances" Clint said.
Paisley shrugged and went to check the ball with Tony. Paisley passed the ball to Steve who passed it to Pepper who just looked shocked to have to ball. Her ponytail swished back and forth as she shot the ball and made it. Paisley and Steve cheered. Pepper pointed at Tony and started dancing in celebration. Maria laughed at her and clapped. Clint chuckled and Tony just looked at his girlfriend and laughed.
"Just come on" Tony chuckled.
Pepper stopped and walked up the court. As she passed Tony he smacked her lightly on the backside.
"Hey!" Her ponytail whipped around as she turned around quickly, Maria leaned back so she wouldn't get hit with it.
Tony just laughed and gave the ball to Clint. Steve tried to steal the ball from Clint immediately but who passed it to Tony who went for a three. Maria rebounded his missed shot and made a two pointer. They all looked at her.
"What? I'm not completely incompetent" Maria said as she walked back up the court "And I might have played in...well all of school".
She winked at Steve as she walked back. She also whispered to him, "I was also a gymnast".
Once again Steve's cheeks turned bright red. Maria gave Clint a high five when she made her way to where he was standing with Tony. Paisley went to check the ball with Maria. Paisley dribbled past Maria and Clint. She faked and passed it back to Steve who shot and made a beautiful three.
"Woo!" He cheered. He flexed his arm muscles which got a laugh from Paisley and Pepper, an eye roll from Clint and Tony, and a lip bite from Maria.
"Alright Capsicle" Tony said, checking the ball to him forcefully. "18-14".
"That's right" Steve smirked.
"Steve" Maria said. "I gotta say I'm enjoying this cocky attitude".
Steve rubbed the back of his neck.
"Try dating Tony" Pepper snapped.
"Hey watch it" Tony pointed at her playfully.
Tony went back to the game and passed the ball into Clint. Clint tried to dribble but he was trapped by Paisley. Maria started yelling for the ball.
"Jesus Christ Maria" He laughed.
He threw her the ball as quickly as possible. Maria went for the three pointer and made it. She cheered loudly. Paisley laughed at Maria, she really liked Maria.
"18-17 Steve" Tony yelled.
As Maria walked past Steve he gave her a high five, the kind of 'miss me high hit me low' high five. Steve checked the ball with Tony who immediately stole the ball from him. Tony passed it down to Clint who made a layup. Tony gave Clint a high five and they both cheered. Maria made guns at Steve, adding sound effects a too.
"So if this is what she's like sober I can't imagine what she's like drunk" Paisley said to Steve.
He looked at Paisley, "Oh it's great". He laughed and Paisley smiled.
"18-19 buddy I think you're losing" Tony said.
"Not for long" Steve said.
He winked at Maria. Steve touched his forehead with his finger and then pointed at Paisley. After checking it Clint Steve faked and passed it Paisley. Paisley took the three point shot. The ball went in with a beautiful swoosh. Pepper cheered and gave Paisley a high five.
"I think we just won...buddy" Steve said mocking Tony.
"Alright Cap you're gonna get laid tonight you can cut the cocky crap" Tony said, eyeing Maria who was undressing Steve with her eyes. And for the fifth and final time of the night Steve blushed.
"Good game" Steve reached out his and Tony shook it.
Steve said the same to Clint. He went over to Paisley.
"Nice shot" He gave her a high five and she smiled at him.
Tony walked over to his daughter, "Excellent game Paisley. You are a great basketball player".
She just looked at him.
"Right I forgot you aren't talking to me. I figured maybe it would blow over" He said.
"Well it didn't" She mumbled.
After what seemed like hours of awkward silence Pepper said, "So who's hungry? Let's go get some food".
"I think we're gonna stay here" Maria said.
"But I'm hungry" Steve looked at Maria.
Clint sighed and Tony said, "You're an idiot"
Maria had to get on her tip toes to whisper something in his ear. Steve's eyes widened.
"This isn't a fun moment for me" Paisley commented.
Pepper laughed.
"We're staying here" Maria grabbed Steve's hand and pulled him back inside the tower.
"Well...I'm up for food" Clint said.
"Great" Pepper said. "Paisley are you hungry?"
"Sure" Paisley said.
They walked towards one of the many cars and headed out to get some dinner.
When they got back from dinner it was 9:30. They all got on the elevator of the tower. When Clint got off at his floor Paisley went to press the '9' button.
"No no!" Pepper said. "It's 10 remember, I don't think you wanna end up on that floor again".
Paisley laughed softly and pulled on her denim shorts. When the elevator doors dinged opened Paisley immediately made her way to her bedroom.
"Goodnight Paisley" Tony shouted.
But all he heard was her door closing. Paisley sighed and went into her bathroom. She brushed out her long, dark hair; she really could use a haircut. She shrugged and took out her contacts. After putting her pajamas on she put her glasses on and brushed her teeth. She turned her light off and walked over to her nightstand because she heard her phone vibrating. It was Anna, Paisley decided to answer.
"Hello"
"Paisley!" Her friend practically yelled. "It's so good to hear your voice"
"It's only been two days" Paisley laughed. "But I've missed your voice too".
"How's Malibu?" Anna asked.
"Not that great. I miss home" Paisley sighed.
"We miss you here but like you said it's only been two days give it some time" Her friend consoled her.
Suddenly Paisley heard Tony on the other side of the door.
"Anna I have to go. I'll call you tomorrow" Paisley hung up quickly and put her phone back on the nightstand.
"Paisley can I come in?" Tony asked.
"Sure" Paisley said softly.
The door opened and Tony appeared in the room.
"You wear glasses?" Tony asked.
Paisley just nodded.
"They look nice" He said.
She just looked at him.
"Ok look" Tony sat down on the edge of the bed. "What I sat this morning wasn't cool and I'm really sorry I-"
"It's fine I know I'm stupid" She said.
"What?" He looked at her. "No you're not stupid".
"You saw my grades" She said. "I am and I'm just gonna be a disappoint me. You find out you have a teenage daughter and even worse she doesn't have your brains".
"No Paisley listen I don't care about grades you're my daughter and that's all that matters" He said.
She looked up at him.
"And I mean that" He said sincerely.
She tucked her hair behind her ear, "Thank you".
"Now we really do need to get you into a school it is only March" He said.
"Yeah I figured" She sighed.
"So we've got a meeting set up with the principal at some generic high school tomorrow morning" He said.
"What?!" She looked at him furiously.
But before she could argue he was up and headed for the door.
"Sweet dreams" He said and then he was gone. He shut the door just in time so the pillow Paisley threw wouldn't hit him. He sighed as he made his way down the hallway and into the bedroom. Pepper was sitting up in their bed reading a magazine.
"Since when do you read?" He asked.
"It's a magazine and leave me alone" She said.
He chuckled as he went into their bathroom.
He took off his shirt and pants and threw them from the bathroom at Pepper.
"Tony cut it out!" She yelled.
He laughed and finished brushing his teeth. He turned the bathroom light off and climbed into their bed. Pepper was still looking at her magazine. Tony pulled it out of hands and tossed it on the ground.
"To-" But he silenced her with his lips. When his lips went to her neck she said, "Tony you know we have someone living with us now we having to be quiet".
He looked up at her, "Then you need to learn how to keep your mouth shut".
"Tony!" She said sternly.
He rolled off her and sighed. She turned her light off and turned her back to Tony.
"But-" He started.
"No" She said. "You can hold me if you want though".
He sighed and wrapped his arm around her tiny waist. They fall into a deep sleep in each other's arms.
Thanks for reading and see you next chapter! :)