Chapter 19
Bella walked down the hallway still furious that Tony hadn't given her her phone back and that he was still talking to Charlie. Stupid, no good, sexy, genius boyfriend, she thought. She sighed and looked up at the ceiling until someone punched her arm. She took their arm and twisted it behind their back.
"AAAAH! I GIVE! I GIVE" she sighed and released his arm. She shook her head and glared at Wolverine.
"You know better to do that, Wolvy"
"Don't call me Wolvy" he growled
"Sorry Logan, but you still know not to do that"
"Sorry, but I had to get your attention somehow since you were ignoring me the whole entire walk"
"We were talking" she asked and he nodded "Oh shit Logan, I'm sorry"
"It's cool. So what's on your mind" he asked
"Tony"
"He didn't take it well" he asked
"No, he took it perfectly fine. Though he did hack through my S.H.I.E.L.D files"
"Did he see the picture you took in Paris"
"He couldn't get through anything else in there cause of it" she said shaking her head
"Poor boy. So if he took it fine, what's the problem"
"I was talking to my dad this morning and he stole my phone to talk to him"
"And…"
"He still is" she said
"And…"
"They were laughing" Wolverine raised an eyebrow and she looked him dead in the eye "He locked me out the workshop just talk to him"
"Wow. Stark really is crazy for you"
"Who wouldn't with legs like those"
"Hawkeye" they groaned. Hawkeye placed his arms around their shoulder and smiled.
"You know we've never seen you without your mask on" Wolverine said
"That's cause who I really am is a secret"
"Is that so Clint" Bella smirked
"Who told you" he demanded
"Every woman has her secrets" she said and walked off like in the Victoria Secrets commercial.
"You saw that to, right" Wolverine asked and Hawkeye nodded "Okay'
Bella walked into Fury's office and saw him with the guy she didn't recognize from the briefing.
"Umm…"
"there you are Swan" Fury said "Bella, this is Agent Gene Kahn. Gene, this is Agent Swan" he said
"It's a pleasure to meet you Gene"
"Likewise Bella" Gene said smiling. He wasn't really bad looking. He had black hair and black eye that were hidden behind green glasses.
"So what's up" she asked
"Gene has some information on the Ten Rings and the Mandarin" Fury said
"Okay. What'cha got" she asked turning to Gene. He smiled at her and took out a fat manila folder from his bag.
"Damn" Fury cussed
"Oh God" Bella blinked and covered his face. "Well let's get this started, shall we"
Four hours later Bella was heading back to the house with Gene so that why when Tony started the endless questions Gene could answer them. She pulled up to the house and saw several cars in the front. She silently cussed and Gene looked at her questioningly. She shook her head and sighed.
"There's a project going on at SI and apparently they brought it to the house" she explained
"I'm guessing there's something else you don't want me to know" he asked
"It's my old high school"
"Let me guess. It's one of those reunions that you got dragged into against your will"
"Yeah"
"I'm sorry. But you know what could've been done to avoid this" she shook her head and he smirked "Home schooling" they laughed and she shook her head
"If that was the case I never would have meet my ex" she said considering it "But then again, he wouldn't be my ex and I wouldn't have to deal with him and my current being in the same room. I really should have been home school"
"the gracious benefits of home schooling" he laughed. They pulled up in front and walked in. Bella gasped as she realized that her dad was here.
"Dad" she stuttered.
"Bella" she whipped her head around to see Renee and Phil walk in talking to Pepper.
"Mom? Phil" she turned to Tony and glared.
"if you'll excuse me, I have to go run so she won't kill me" Tony said then turned around and ran. Bella ran after him all the way upstairs then back downstairs.
"Pepper" he screamed and ran behind her
"Bella" Pepper warned
"He started it"
"I don't care who started it, I'm ending it. Now say sorry Tony"
"Why" he asked
"Cause you started it" Bella said
"That's not a reason"
"For inviting my parents and not telling me"
"It was a surprise! I thought you might like to see your family since you have your friends here" he said "But since you're mad, I'm sorry I didn't tell you"
"Fine, I forgive you"
"Now you apologize to Tony" Pepper said
"For what" Bella demanded
"For chasing him upstairs and making him look like a wimp for not being able to fight off his girlfriend" she said
"Hey! I can to fight her off… I just chose to be the better person and didn't do it"
"And being the better person means you running with your tail between your legs" Bella mocked
"As a matter of fact yes, yes it does" he said proudly
"That's very mature of you Tony" Renee said walking towards them
"you can't be serious mom" Bella said
"I am. Now apologize"
"I'm sorry for chasing you upstairs and making you look like a wimp for not being able to fight me off"
"Bella" Renee scolded. Bella sighed and resisted the urge to roll her eyes.
"In other news, this is Gene Kahn" Bella said changing the subject "He has some information that you will be interested in hearing"
"What kind of information" Tony asked. Bella looked away and stared at the picture of Tony with his parents. Tony followed her gaze and squeezed his eyes shut.
"Why don't we move outside, while they talk" Pepper said already moving everyone outside. Rhodey stayed inside along with Natasha, Coulson, and Bella.
"What do you know" Tony asked Gene. Gene pulled out the same folder he had shown Bella and Fury earlier, handing it to him. Bella choked back the sob that threatened to erupt from her throat and held back tears. She had seen the contents of that folder and did not wish to see it again. But she stayed by Tony's side because she knew he was going to need her when he finished reading that folder.
And she was right, after he read those files he lost it. While Coulson and Rhodey held him back, Bella had to lock him out of his workshop so he wouldn't destroy anything. They had never seen Tony like this before and had no idea what to do about it. So Bella tried the only thing she knew how to do. Reason.
"Tony, baby please calm down" she begged "I know you're angry and I know you're upset but you have to control yourself. Please Tony" He didn't acknowledge her request. Hell he didn't even acknowledge her presence. He didn't notice any of their presence for that matter. He was to consumed with rage and vengeance.
"Tony calm down now or else" Natasha threatened. Tony paid her threat no mind and continued to boil in fury. Natasha side and placed her hand on his neck, then he collapsed.
"Natasha! What did you do to him" Bella demanded
"I simply just knocked him out for a few hours" she shrugged
"Well let's get him in bed" Rhodey sighed and Coulson nodded, then they proceed to take him upstairs.
"Natasha, can you go get rid of everyone" Bella asked sighing
"Of course" she said then walked out.
"Gene, I am so sorry you had to witness that"
"It's fine. I'm sorry I had to give him that folder" he said
"It wasn't your fault. I better take you home"
"No need. I already called a taxi"
"You sure" she asked "It's no problem for me"
"I'm sure. Besides, you're needed here" he said walking to the front door. "I'll see you around"
"Yeah I guess"
"Bye Bella. And send my apologies to Tony"
"Sure" she said.
"Bella, is everything okay" she turned around and saw her mom running towards her "Where's Tony"
"He's already in bed. The information was a little… much for him" she frowned
"What happened" Renee asked. Bella shook her head and sighed
"I think it would be best if we call it a night. It's been a long tedious day and tomorrow is not going to be easier" Natasha said
"I think that would be best" Bella agreed as Rhodey and Coulson came down the stairs.
"If you say so baby" Renee said. Bella nodded wearily and she kissed Bella's cheek. Soon everyone had left, leaving Bella alone downstairs. She sat down on the couch and stayed there. She didn't know what happened, but she must've feel asleep since she woke up to Tony carrying her upstairs.
"Tony" she mumbled rubbing her eyes
"Hey there sleepy head" he smiled, but she saw the pain in his eyes. Bella wrapped her arms around him holding him close. He tightened his grip on her, unwilling yo let her go. And that's how they fell asleep, together in each other.