Hi guys! I'm so sorry i haven't updated.I have exams that I've had to revise for.I still do! So i might not update for a while. But as a peace offering, i have written TWO CHAPTERS! Yes TWO! Please review and tell me what you think!
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~Girlwithnosoul
"Stop gawking at my daughter spangles" Tony hissed, only to receive a glare from Pepper. It was hard for Steve not to stare at his date. Grace was dressed in a stunning red dress, it wasn't skin tight and was much longer compared to some dresses that modern day women wore. It was also long sleeved, which Steve noted was something she always wore…Matching red lipstick adorned her lips, and for a moment he was reminded of Peggy…Her usually wavy hair had been curled and rested on her left shoulder.
She smiled shakily as slowly walked towards them. Natasha had insisted on a pair of black heels, and Grace found herself missing her flat shoes immensely. The same silver pendent that she always wore rested across her neck.
Her father had given it to her for her 15th birthday and she made sure she always wore the circular pendent.
Tony had been in a foul mood all week, and had insisted that he go with them to the charity event, which led to Pepper accompanying them to make sure Tony didn't interfere too much.
Not feeling comfortable with their stares, Grace let her gaze fall to the ground.
"It doesn't look great huh? I-I'll go change" Steve gently grabbed her wrist, forcing her to stop and smiled at her softly
"You look beautiful doll" A red mist covered her cheeks as she smiled.
"er you too" She paused, but then realised what she had said.
"Ah, I mean you look great, because you don't call guys beautiful. Not that there is anything wrong with a guy who is-"She quickly closed her mouth, realising she was making a fool of herself.
"Sorry… "
Tony, whilst extremely amused at his daughter's babbling, zoned in on Steve's grip on his daughter's wrist, and quickly pulled her away.
"Did I pick that dress? "He asked cheekily "Because I have fantastic taste in fashion" She laughed, not seeming to notice the dark glare he sent Steve as he escorted her to the car. Pepper gave Steve a sympathetic look.
"You're in for a long night captain" Steve watched the smile on Grace's face as she talked with her father.
"That's fine. She's worth it" He murmured softly, and Pepper smiled,
They were perfect for each other.
And she would be damned if she let Tony get in the way.
After a slightly awkward car ride, and avoiding the press, they made it to the ball, where the other Avengers were gathered.
Clint was with Bruce near, the bar. Bruce feeling uneasy in such a large crowd, and Clint wanting access to the bar. Both men wore suits, though Clint messed with his tie, every now and then.
Tony too wore one of his expensive suits, and Pepper was dressed in a dark blue slim dress, which Grace thought looked beautiful on the woman who was like a mother figure.
Natasha always looked great in whatever she wore, and tonight was no exception. She wore an emerald grin gown, a slit going up the one side of her leg.
It was surprising to see Thor in a suit as well, him looking so different without his usual Armor. His mid length locks were even tied up, and for a moment she hadn't recognised him
"Hey guys!" Tony, who had linked his arm with his daughter walked over to greet them, not seemingly bothered by the annoyed stare of Natasha. Tony was interfering in her plans far too much…
"Man of iron, you have arrived!" Boomed Thor." Lady Grace, you are a beautiful sight to see." She blushed at the god's complement, and smiled shyly.
"Ah, thanks. You look great in a suit Thor"
Steve had joined Clint and Bruce at the bar, both looking at him with sympathy.
"Sooo, I guess Tony's being a pain in the ass" Clint mused. Steve laughed slightly
"He's just protecting her" Clint scoffed
"He's being an ass, the girls can make her own decisions "Bruce drank his water slowly
"The way Tony sees it, she hasn't made a great decision lately "He mused quietly. Both men tensed as the scientist eluded to Grace's ex-boyfriend.
"Do we have anything on him? "Steve murmured. The assassin shook his head, his eyes darkening as he thought about the arrogant prick.
"Nothing. I did some research into the university Grace went to. There isn't any record of a Zac "Steve narrowed his eyes.
That was strange.
He felt like he was missing something, as if something wasn't adding up.
"I don't really want to push Grace to talk about it either" Steve confessed. "But what if he tries something?" His mind thought back to the trembling and bruised girl in Clint's arms
Clint scoffed.
"Grace doesn't go anywhere alone, he isn't going to try anything" Clint added "Not if he's smart anyway."
Natasha approached then men, and narrowed her eyes at Steve
"Why are you letting him walk all over you!" she snapped, looking clearly unimpressed.
"Natasha, you look great tonight" He complimented and Clint snorted, whilst Bruce tried to stifle his chuckle
"Steve, get your ass over there, Thor's getting more action then you are" He turned and noted that whilst Pepper and Tony were dancing, Grace was laughing as Thor basically twirled the brunette, not really understanding Earth's dances.
His smile softened as he noticed how she was enjoying herself, not seeming to notice the attention the pair were receiving.
God, she was beautiful.
And without realising it, he found himself making his way towards his date.
Grace laughed breathlessly as she and Thor danced. She had tried to talk the Asgardian through the steps of the dance, but he had quickly given up and resorted to spinning her around repeatedly.
He was just finishing a twirl, when he was stopped by Steve.
"Mind if I cut in?" Thor grinned, and bowed slightly "Of course Captain Rogers" He bowed to Grace, a mischievous glint in his blue eyes
"It was an honour to dance with you Lady Grace" Grace smiled
"Likewise, your highness" She even curtsied, which had the God beaming as he left the pair.
Steve gently placed his hand on Grace's waist, and the other on her shoulder.
"You looked like you were having fun" Steve began, and he felt his face heat up as she laughed slightly.
"I was more dizzy then anything" She conceded, still breathless from the experience
They continued their light hearted chatter as they danced together, not noticing the glare they were receiving from Tony.
Pepper thought the pair of them dancing was like something off a Disney film, although the smile on her face faded when she noticed her partner's scowl.
"Tony." She began, a clear warning in her tone, which perhaps Tony chose to ignore.
"He's got his hands all over her!" he pouted "And they don't need to be that close to dance together"
"Tony, they look like they're having fun, that's all" Tony narrowed his eyes
"Yeah well, that will be the only 'fun' they're gonna have" Pepper frowned.
"Tony, you have to let her make her own decisions, she's 19, almost 20."Tony visibly cringed at this.
"I don't even think this is just about Steve is it?" Pepper asked knowingly. She was good at reading people, and even Tony could be read like a book. "She's growing up Tony, and you can't stop that"
A moment of rare silence passed between the two, as the song came to an end. Tony was the first to step away, and he quickly made his way to the bar, no longer wanting to talk about such emotional matters.
Pepper was right. To an extent…
He didn't want to talk about how he missed the small girl who followed him around.
He didn't want to talk about the small girl he held as she cried at night.
He didn't want to talk about how he had failed his little girl.
And he certainly didn't want to talk about how the man who had stolen his father away, was now stealing his little girl.
His gaze hardened as he poured his drink, not noticing the concern of his fellow avengers. Pepper probably didn't realise how dark his thoughts had become.
At most, his relationship with his father was something that had been eluded to, but never truly discussed.
However, this time he wasn't going to stand by whilst Spangles took someone else away.
Even dead, Captain America had taken his father figure away, living him with nannies who didn't really care and a father who had been so focused on finding the soldier from the past, that he had neglected his time in the present
"Dad do you wanna to-"
"Not now Anthony!" He hadn't lifted his eyes from the file he was reading, which even Tony knew by now, was all about Captain America.
"But D-"
"You're supposed to be with your nanny, I'm busy right now!"
He shook his head slightly, his eyes focused on the scotch in his glass.
If Spangles was planning on taking his daughter.
Well, he wasn't going to have an easy ride. He'd make certain of that.
Steve and Grace danced together for a couple more songs, before she excused herself, claiming she needed to use the restroom.
She didn't.
She needed to calm herself down before she got lost in Steve's beautiful sky blue eyes, whilst melting into a puddle at his feet.
She'd surprised herself by somehow maintaining a coherent conversation with the captain.
She'd been surprised when he had asked her to be his date.
Her cheeks heated up just thinking about it.
Golden boy, superhero Steve had actually asked her to be his date.
She paused. Wait…was it a date?
She and Steve were great friends, heck he was probably her best friend…so who was she to assume that he wanted to take it to the next level?
There you go again Grace, getting your hopes up!
She felt a frown form across her lips.
Of course, he was still in love with Peggy Carter.
Grace knew all about the legend that was Peggy Carter.
And she was everything that Grace wasn't.
Beautiful, strong, brave. She fought alongside Steve, and even helped to found Shield.
Who was she compared to a woman like her?
Peggy Carter wouldn't have let herself get beaten down, and Peggy Carter certainly wasn't covered in grotesque scars like she was.
Her previous good mood quickly dampened as she realised how deluded she had been. Steve would never want to be more then friends. And she just had to accept that.
Though a part of her was glad this had dawned on her, before her hopes got any higher.
She'd have to put a stop to these feelings, because she was just so tired of getting her hopes up for nothing.
With these thoughts realised, she almost didn't want to go back out there.
So with on last glance at the mirror and a sad sigh, she made her way out of the female restroom.
Only for a rough grip to grab her arm.
"Hi Princess. Did you miss me?"