I have finally got my laptop to cooperate! (Dances) Here is the next chapter and I hope you all like it!
Disclaimer: I only own October. Enough said...
October and Steve stood outside Stark Tower. Steve wasn't sure if he should be concerned or not about this meeting. October's hand intertwined with his as she pulled him inside and into the elevator.
"Hello Miss Donovan. It's nice to have you back."
Steve jumped at the voice and looked around for the source when he heard October chuckled to his right. He turned toward her with a frightened expression. She chuckled again and pointed at the ceiling. Steve followed her finger and stared at the ceiling in confusion.
"Thank you JARVIS. I'm glad to be back. I'm sure Tony has told you all about Captain Rogers here correct?" October responded. Steve jumped again and looked around frantically for the voice.
"Oh how rude of me sir. I am JARVIS, an AI. It's nice to meet you Mister Rogers." The AI said.
October placed her hand on Steve's arm causing him to look at her. He was still confused to where the voice was coming from and what an AI was.
"What's an AI?" he asked.
"Artificial Intelligence...let's just it deals with machines." October replied when the elevator doors opened. Standing in front of the elevator was a woman with blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. The woman had her arms crossed and sending a glare at October. October went to hide behind Steve when she was pulled from the elevator and brought into a tight hug.
"Pep…Pepper…I…can't breathe…"October said trying to pull away. Pepper released October allowing her to breathe. October was just about to speak when she received a hard slap to her shoulder. She stared at Pepper in shock at being hit and turned to look at Steve.
"Nice slap. Remind me not to make you mad." Tony said walking into the room. Pepper turned and gave Tony a look before turning back to October.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?" Pepper asked shaking October. Steve made his way over to Tony who was standing by the bar. They watched as Pepper kept shaking the brunette and badgering her with questions.
"So Capsicle how was your date with Tober?" Tony asked grabbing a glass and pouring himself a drink. Steve sent Tony a glare.
"It wasn't a date." Steve replied. Tony took a long drink before setting the glass back on the counter.
"If you say so, Cap. Uh Pep I think she's shaken enough." Tony said looking at the two women. Pepper let go of October and watched as she tried to not fall over. Once October was steady she glared at the older woman who just smiled at her.
"That was really uncalled for Pepper!" October said when she noticed Tony motioning her to stop talking with his hands, but she ignored him. "After I helped save New York too!" Tony threw his hands up in the air and groaned before pouring himself another drink; downing it quickly. October looked over at Tony with a raised eyebrow when she felt Pepper directly in front of her. She turned back around and paled. The look on Pepper's face was one she never wanted to see again.
"Uh Pep…let's not do anything rash…"October began to say when she took off running. The older woman ran after her.
"October Teresa Donovan, how dare you not tell me you were joining the Avengers?" Pepper shouted.
"I knew you would act like this, hence the reason why I never told you!" October shouted back making her way to Steve. She dove behind Steve and used him as a shield from Pepper when Tony walked around the bar and put an arm around Pepper's waist.
"Sadly no killing the rug rat; I don't think the doctor would appreciate that." Tony said. October and Steve's ears perked up upon hearing doctor.
"Wait Doctor Banner is here? I thought he was leaving?" Steve asked looking at Tony. October peeked around Steve's arm and nodded.
"After a little of convincing, not on my part mind you, Banner, the hawk, Red and Point Break will all be staying here. Do not give me that look Tober; you know I hate that look!" Tony said avoiding October's gaze.
"Well this will be interesting; three women living in the same place as five men. Pepper does that offer still stand from a few years ago?" October asked moving to stand beside Steve. Steve looked down at October wondering what she was talking about. Pepper smiled and nodded. Tony looked at Pepper then at October who was grinning. The women smiling at each other were never a good sign for Tony.
"I do believe it is time for me to leave." Tony said rushing out of the room. Pepper and October giggled before turning to Steve. He looked at the two with wide eyes unsure of what they were planning. October pulled Steve over to Pepper and smiled before introducing them.
"Steve this is Pepper Potts, Tony's personal assistant. Pepper this is Steve Rogers, otherwise known as Captain America." October smiled.
"It's nice to finally meet you Captain." Pepper smiled holding out her hand. Steve grasped her hand and gave it a shake.
"It's nice to meet you too ma'am and Steve is fine." He replied with a smile. The elevator door dinged as Clint, Natasha, Thor and Bruce walked out and over to them. October greeted them all before turning to Steve.
"I really hate to leave you, but Pepper and I have some business to take care of. Natasha you're coming up." October said walking over to the red haired assassin. She grabbed Natasha's arm and started dragging her toward the elevator. Pepper smiled as Natasha broke free of October's grip and tripped her.
"Oh come on! That really wasn't necessary Natasha! Don't you want to see me get dragged shopping or not?" October said still on the floor.
"She hates shopping with a passion. I'm sure you'll get a kick out of it." Tony said returning to the room. October glared at Tony from her spot on the floor when she was hauled to her feet and pushed into the elevator.
"That was not the offer I was talking about! Pepper! Please tell him!" October groaned.
"It's your fault for not specifying which offer." Pepper said. Natasha covered her laugh with a cough as Pepper pressed a button.
"Steve help me!" October shouted trying to get out of the elevator. Steve looked at Tony who was shaking his head as the elevator doors closed. They could hear October shouting and cursing the other two women as the elevator descended to ground level.
"Well she certainly has a set of lungs on her." Clint commented as the others nodded.
"If our Capsicle gets a move on that won't be the only reason she's screaming." Tony said with a grin. Steve spun around as his face turned red in embarrassment.
"Is there no filter on what comes out of your mouth?" Steve asked his face burning red.
"I just say what comes to mind. No filter needed." Tony said walking toward the elevator. "Come it is time for the grand tour of the marvelous Stark Tower!"
"Or what's left of it…" Clint said as they followed the genius inventor.
Meanwhile Pepper, Natasha and October stood in Victoria's Secret. October groaned as Pepper grabbed a few bras and panties that October wouldn't be caught dead in. Natasha had found the lingerie section and grinned when she found the perfect item.
"Pepper why must you torture me so?" October groaned as another bra landed in the pile she was holding.
"You can never have too much! Besides this is all going on Tony's card, you should be spending as much as possible!" Pepper smiled walking over to the sleepwear with Natasha. October reluctantly followed until her eyes landed on the piece of clothing Pepper held up.
"Oh please god no! I will not wear that!" October exclaimed. Natasha and Pepper giggled as they went searching for more. "You two are horrible…" she groaned following after them.
Once Pepper paid for everything they exited the store and walked down the sidewalk. October carried her assortment of bags when they approached Bath and Body Works. Pepper grabbed October's wrist and pulled her into the store. Natasha followed along enjoying the torment her friend was going through. All three women filled their baskets with an assortment of shower gels, fragrances, and lotions. They left the store with more bags and chatted as they continued walking down the sidewalk.
"Should we get some dinner or keep shopping? You'll be trying on clothes Tober." Pepper said looking at the two.
"Let's just get the shopping over with and then we can get food. I hate trying on clothes after eating." October answered walking ahead of the other women.
October's arms were filled with multiple bags as Pepper and Natasha had only had a few. They all sat in a nice restaurant setting their bags under the table. The waiter came by to take their order and October was the last one to go. She followed Pepper's and Natasha's idea of a salad and water. Plain and simple, but if she was hungry later she'd just find something at Stark Tower.
"So my little Tober has found herself a man. How is the Captain?" Pepper questioned.
"Wait since when did you and the Captain get together?" Natasha asked suddenly interested.
October took a long drink of water before answering, "We're not together. We're just friends besides we haven't had a proper date."
Pepper and Natasha shared a look and grinned. October looked at them and rolled her eyes.
"That's not what I heard." Pepper teased.
"Let me guess Tony? What happened earlier was just a friendly get together nothing more." October countered. Their salads arrived shortly and October dug in without another word.
"We're not letting you off the hook that easy Tober. Now do you like Steve or not?" Pepper questioned. October was silent as she swirled her glass around.
"I've only known the man for a few days. I need more time to figure out if I like him or not." October explained.
"You do like him! It's all over your face!" Natasha said grinning. October's mouth fell open as she gapped at her friend.
"I do not!"
"Do to."
"Do not!"
"Tober you're blushing." Pepper interjected with a smile. October groaned and hit her head on the table. Curse Steve for being so handsome and nice and old fashioned. "Fine…I do like him. Happy?"
The two women nodded and smiled in victory. October waved their waiter over and asked for the check before glaring at the other two. Pepper handed the waiter Tony's card and waited for him to return so she could sign. They all grabbed their bags and left the restaurant surprised at how dark it was.
"I didn't think we would be gone that long." Pepper said looking at her watch. October heard a noise to her left and looked over. A group of men stood a little ways down the sidewalk watching them. October nudged Natasha with her elbow signaling to the men behind her. Natasha looked and nodded at October.
"So Pepper how about we hit one more shop? I need a new iPod and some other electronic accessories." October said looping her arm through Peppers leading her in the opposite direction. Pepper glanced at the girl confused as she was pulled down the sidewalk. Natasha looked behind them to find the men following.
"Damn they're following us. We need to get to the others." Natasha said quietly. Pepper glanced at the red head with wide eyes.
"What? Who's following us?" she asked. October stopped Pepper from turning around when she picked up the pace.
"I need you phone." October said holding out her other hand. Pepper dropped the phone into her hand and tried to keep up. October blindly scrolled through Pepper's contacts when she saw a familiar one and dialed it. It ringed three times before he answered.
"Doctor Banner."
"Bruce it is October are the others around?"
"They're huddled around the TV. Why what's going on?"
"Please just tell them we're being followed by some men. Pepper's with us and we don't want to…shit. Please just hurry!" October said as the call was dropped.
Bruce ran out of the kitchen just as Clint was walking in.
"What's the hurry?" Clint asked.
"Pepper, Natasha and October are being followed. They're not sure by whom, but from what I heard they need help." Bruce explained. The guy's heads turned at the news and they all jumped up. Tony was the first one out of the room heading for his suit as the other's followed. Steve went and changed into his suit and headed for the entrance. Bruce stood there waiting with Clint and Thor when Tony flew passed them.
"Come on." Steve said running after Tony. They raced down the street when they heard shouts and people ignoring the scene. They arrived just as October was pounding a man in the face with her fist.
"Damn it not the face you bitch!" a man yelled.
"Next time don't try to feel me up! Or I'll make sure you can never reproduce!" October yelled as the men approached. Natasha stood in front of Pepper as two more men advanced on her, but they froze when they saw the men behind her.
"Shit let's get out of here. It's not worth it man!" another said running off down the street. The man October was fighting punched her in the face and kicked her off of him before he took off after his friends. Steve kneeled down next to October and grabbed chin. She looked up at him and winced when his hand traced the bruise forming on her cheek. Bruce walked over and knelt next to her after checking Pepper and Natasha. He ran his fingers over her cheek and checked to make sure nothing else was injured.
"What happened?" Steve asked helping October to her feet. She leaned against him as he wrapped an arm around her waist.
"Assholes trying to have some fun and we refused so they got mad. I can handle being called a bitch, but when a friend is called one I lose it. Oh and I can walk Steve no need to help…" she said before she was picked up and cradled in Steve's arms.
"Steven! Put me down!" October protested trying to get out of his arms. Steve tightened his hold and smiled down at her. She looked up and blushed before sitting still and hanging her head. "If you're going to carry me then you get to carry our bags Tony."
"Wait what?" Tony said startled.
"You heard her Tony; you get to be the bag boy." Pepper said holding out the bags for him to take. Tony grumbled, but took the bags before flying off. October grinned at Pepper as she was carried down the sidewalk back to Stark Tower.
"You know I could get used to this." She said quietly. Steve heard her and smiled silently agreeing with her.
Hey everyone sorry for not updating like I wanted to, but I had some laptop issues… I must have had some bad luck the last two days. Anyways here is the next chapter! Hope you all enjoyed!