~I want to apologize for the lack of updates lately. I've been really busy with school.~

Tony ate quietly, looking up at me every few seconds. I was slightly shocked he could sit that long without talking. He would barely be quiet the first time we met. I was also slightly surprised he was eating what I made him. I expected him to be suspicious and unwelcoming of anything I offered him. He wasn't though. He never did as I suspected.

I looked at him curiously. "Why did you rescue me? I am not but your enemy." He looked up from his food and gave me a cocky smile.

"If anyone gets to kick your ass Reindeer-Games it will be me." He chuckled and looked at me when I gave him a 'don't shit me' look. "The truth is we all do dumb shit. I don't blame you for the invasion truly." He gave a small shrug and I felt my jaw drop. He didn't even know the truth behind the attack and he forgave me. I couldn't help but wonder if there was more to these mortals than I originally believed.

I opened my mouth to say something, I'm not sure what but I never got the chance. The rest of the Avengers came in minus Thor who was still in Asgard. The group was talking loud and joking with each other but that all came to a stop when they saw me sitting at the table with Stark.

"What the fuck is he doing here Stark?!" Clint yelled. His hand went to his back as if to draw an arrow but finding none he clenched his fist. I tensed, preparing myself to be beaten again but Tony surprised me once again by standing up and stepping between me and the Avengers.

"He is my guest and will be left alone for as long as he is here. If you have a problem with it then you can damn well leave now and you won't have access to my tower anymore." His voice was stern and held a slight bite to it as he glared at the group.

I stood up and touched his shoulder. "Tony, I don't want to cause problems. I will leave." He turned to look at me, frowning.

"You will not. Don't worry about it. I was actually going to invite you to stay until you get your feet under you." He ignored the shocked gasps from the group. "I won't take no for an answer either. Just ask Brucey back there." He indicated the quiet scientist that stood to the back of the group that changed into the beast that gave me nightmares.

I swallowed hard but nodded none the less. "Alright. I'll stay."