Writer's Note: I AM SO SORRY. It has been so long since my last update and this chapter is really short. Not to mention that it is another angst chapter and not much crack happens. I'M SO SORRY. The reason this chapter is so lock luster is because I've suffered a major writer's block finding a way to end the babysitter's club story. Thankfully(hopefully) the next chapter makes up for this one. As the next story I plan to put the avengers cast in is well..SPECIAL. You have to wait and see. So again I'm sorry guys..I'm really not happy with how this chapter came out but I hope you enjoy it anyway.

Another Note: There was another scene with Loki and Thor..but it was cut out because I didn't feel right putting a very important scene in this chapter. It will appear later.

Warnings: If its possible the cute levels have actually RISEN in this chapter. So beware the cute my friends, BEWARE THE CUTE. Mainly in the form of kid Clint. Who deserves some kind of award for his level of cute in this chapter. Also this fanfic is a crack fic, and ship tense abounds. Enjoy.

Pairings: Steve/Tony, Loki/Thor, one sided! Chekhov/Steve, and Bros!Clint and Bruce/Hulk

Disclaimer: Sadly the avengers are not mine. Chekhov, and the Narrator on the other hand are. Yay?

Reading Rainbow

Chapter Eight-In which Clint wins the cutest kid award

The movie was over and the little avengers looked a little out of it. Steve quickly jumped into action.

"Alright everyone I think its time for a nap!"

There were some groans at this but no one argued with him. It had been a long day, and it seemed like everyone just wanted to fall over and never get up again. Loki raised a hand, and with a pop, blankets and pillows fell from the sky. Each of the little avengers took one each and took a spot on the floor.

The Hulk was the only one that made no move to take a blanket, instead he sat watching everyone else get settled down to take a nap.

Steve(who secret power seemed to be knowing when someone was upset), went to his side. "What's the matter Hulk?"

The Hulk looked up at him, he looked almost shy, "I don't want to go to sleep. If the Hulk sleeps he is a open target..need to stay awake to stay safe."

Steve heart went out to him, as he petted the Hulk's arm, "Its okay to sleep here Hulk. Me, Tony and Loki will protect you."

The Hulk still looked worried, but before Steve could say anything else, Clint walked over to them with a determined face on. He placed his blanket next to the Hulk and then preceded to lay down. He placed his head on the Hulk's knee and finally spoke, "If your scared I'll sleep next to you so you wont be alone."

The Hulk reached out with his hand and petted Clint's head. He looked shocked that someone would be willing to sleep next to him. Steve smiled at him, "See? Now your not alone. Its okay to sleep now."

With a nod The Hulk fell asleep, his hand still on Clint's head. Tony couldn't help but be moved. How could he not be? He wasn't soulless!

"That was the cutest thing I have ever seen. I think I may even have cavities."

Steve rolled his eyes at him, before getting up and checking on the other kids, they were all asleep. Thor was snoring up a storm and Peter(who Steve had placed on the floor with the other children) was curled into Wolverine's side.

"So what do we do while their sleeping?"Chekhov whispered.

"I suppose we should at least attempt to clean up the mess in the kitchen." Steve answered, taking one last look to see that everyone was okay.

"I'll handle the mess. You stay here and keep watch over the children." Loki spoke up, as he turned to leave the room. Sending Thor once last looked, "I'll be right back."

So Steve, Tony and Chekhov were left alone. At one point Steve went and got Storm from the room(And the site of Steve carrying a sleeping child so gently did things to Tony's heart that he didn't want to look into). Other than that not much happened, and Tony found himself falling asleep himself.

When Tony woke up, the children were gone and so was Steve and Chekhov. A panic raised up in his chest and he jumped up from his position on the floor.

"So it seems your finally awake."

Tony turned his head, and finally noticed Loki standing by the entrance to the living room.

"Where is everyone?"

"The backyard, they are playing some human game called 'What time is it Mister Wolf?'"

Tony smiled, "This I got to see."

As he went to leave the room Loki stopped him with a hand on his shoulder, "Stark when do you plan to tell the Captain your feelings?"

Tony flinched, his smile falling off his face, "What are you talking about? I don't have any feelings for Steve."

"I call Bullshit. You were all over him even in your sleep. Not to mention all that unresolved sexual tension you two have going on."

Tony sighed, "Okay. I have feelings for Steve but its not like he would ever return them."

Loki sighed himself, "You really are blind aren't you? Stark..The Captain is in lo.."

"LOKI!" Thor cried out, running into the room and throwing his arms around his legs, "GUESS WHAT I WON!"

Loki quickly forgot about Tony and dropped to his knees to hug Thor, "Congratulations Thor!"

Tony just stood there for a second as Loki unspoken words flew though his head. Loki couldn't have meant what he thought he meant. It couldn't be possible, not even in his wildest dreams that Steve would actually return his feelings. 'How could he? There is nothing about me to like.' Tony thought to himself.

It was then that Steve came into the room carrying Bruce, who looked a little worst for wear. Clint came right behind him, looking up in worry at Bruce.

"Hi Tony, do you have a good nap?" Steve asked, sending one of the sweetest smiles Tony's way.

"Yeah I did. Where's Chekhov by the way?"

"Outside watching the kids for a second." Steve lowered Bruce into a chair, "Can you guys watch Bruce and make sure he is okay? I don't want to leave Chekhov alone for long."

"Sure thing. You go before they turned Chekhov into leaves."

With one last smile Steve was out the door, leaving Tony to deal with a child. He turned to look at Bruce, who was staring right back. Before the awkward could kill the air itself, Clint stepped forward and petted Bruce's knee. Getting Bruce's attention.

"Hey you okay Bruce?"

Bruce nodded, "Just a little tired."

"If your tired I can take a nap with you!"

Bruce shook his head, "But you already took a nap. I can't ask you to force yourself to sleep again..just because I'm to scare to sleep by myself."

Clint shook his head, putting on his seriously face, "I'll just lay next to you then!"

Seeing that Clint couldn't be argued with Bruce nodded and allowed Clint to pull him into the living room.

Tony watched all this with a weird look on his face, "I never would have guessed that Clint would be that cute a kid."

Loki was about to agree, when he saw the glare that Thor was giving him, "Yes Clint makes a adorable kid but Thor is cuter."

Thor smiled, "Do you really think so?"

The love fulled smile on Loki's face , nearly made Tony double take, "Of course."

"Well I'm sorry to brake this moment..wait I'm not.." The Narrator said annoyingly.

Tony and Loki's heads snapped up, "Narrator." They said in unison.

"Hello to you too. You know your not suppose to be enjoying my stories you know. Your suppose to complain and amuse me with your angst."

The two just glared at the sky, Loki taking Thor into his arms and blocking him from site with his arms. "What do you plan to do now?"

"Send you all to another story of course!"

Before Tony or Loki could say anything, the area around them faded and the world turned black. The last thought Tony had was the hope that were ever the Narrator send him Steve was send there to.

End of Chapter Eight~!