An Unexpected Guest…or Two!

(BTW I wrote a Thor and Jane one-shot you should check it out!)

Anyways I hope this chapter isn't too OOC!

"Tony couldn't even provide us with a picture?" Natasha scanned the room. "What is the likeliness of this guy even showing up?"

Steve had his hands more on her stomach than on her waist, very aware of Clint up on the upper balcony, eyes trained on them. Clint's possessiveness was obvious and Steve worried about the archer's itchy trigger finger. Even as crowded as the dance floor was he had no doubt Clint wouldn't hesitate to shoot and he would not miss. The room was huge and filled with bodies in expensive clothing. There was a stage with a band playing jazz and an open bar. A huge crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. It was very tasteful. Pepper's influence over Tony was obvious.

Old politicians and CEOs gawked at Natasha and their wives glared at them and the redheaded beauty. Steve knew he was supposed to be making Clint jealous but he was a little terrified with the archer primed to shoot him. Steve gulped and spun Natasha around, dipped her.

"Come on. Lets have some fun."

Agent Barton's voice crackled in their ears "Not a very advantageous position you lovebirds. The enemy could take you completely by surprise."

"Sorry, Clint" said Steve, righting Natasha

"Are you jealous Barton?" asked Natasha, coyly.

"Why would I be jealous Nat? Your love is just a cover right?"

"Enjoying the party?" asked Tony suddenly.

"Its amazing: its all the flashiness of Tony subdued by Pepper's elegance," replied Natasha.

"Thanks Natasha!" Squealed Pepper.

"Um who gave a civilian a headset? No offense Pepper. Does she know about the mission?" asked Clint.

"Yeah. Pepper, I don't know about this. We don't want you getting hurt. I didn't know Tony was involving you directly."

"Cool it. I gave it to her and she is crucial to the mission," said Tony "Now go locate a terrorist or something."

The party seemed to drag on for an eternity for Clint. He couldn't take any of his weapons out to fiddle with and he had to watch Steve and Natasha all night. He watched them dance, his hands on her waist. He watched them look into each other's eyes, smiling, uncertain if it was their cover or real. It was agonizing.

"Hey no more flirting you two," Tony finally said, "I just got a tip from Marie that the target's a total pervert. Natasha lose Steve and act like your sexy-self."

Clint watched Natasha slap Steve across the face and stalk to the bar. He got great pleasure from it.

"Um Steve, there's someone here for you." Said Banner, timidly. Steve made his way over to the exit.

Clint watched as Natasha sat at the bar, her legs crossed so the slit on her dress showed the most amount of skin. He frowned as men scrambled to buy her a drink.

Steve reached Thor and Bruce at the entrance. Ashley was there in a stunning baby blue dress and her hair done up on her head.

"She says she knows you…?"

"Ashley-you look great- but what are you doing here?"

"I invited her." Said Tony smugly.

"Um I think it was my idea!" said Pepper.

"Tony I'm going to kill you for putting her in danger! And how did you eve know?"

"No, no! No need to thank me!"

"What Tony means is that its ok. Its safe. Oh and Natasha told me."

"Don't tell the hawk or the spider but everyone here is an actor."

"Is something wrong?" asked Ashley.

"Its nothing. God you look stunning. Would you do me the honor of giving me the next dance?"

"You're welcome Cap."

Thor watched Steve lead Ashley out onto the dance floor. They were so happy… At that moment he was tapped on the shoulder. He turned around to see the gorgeous young scientist herself.

Another short one I know! But I promise in the next chapter sparks will fly…literally!

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