Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-07-04 01:17:00

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Going Home
Today was a good day. Steve was finally getting out of the hospital and they'd have a few days together over the long holiday weekend. Provided of course that nothing went to hell in Boston and she'd have to go back and help the Thunderbolts deal with the disaster. Here was to hoping.

There was a bounce to her step as she made her way to his room. She carried a bag that contained some clothes for him and a pair of shoes. He didn't need to be going home in his skivvies. Though she definitely liked seeing him in his skivvies, or better yet nothing at all.

She opened the door a crack and poked her head inside.

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At Big Nick's

anyastark
2010-07-07 07:10 pm UTC (link)

It took a little time to get to Big Nick's because of New York City traffic. Sometimes it could be a bear.

They eventually arrived and were given a table a little away from others. The Starks were frequent visitors and knew the staff and were given some leeway and special perks.

Anya ordered a beer and a bacon burger with the works. It was definitely a good day.

"From what I've heard, things have been quiet for the Avengers lately."

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	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-07 08:35 pm UTC (link)
	Steve does his best to hide his disapproval of the beer and orders a soda for himself, to go with his own bacon burger. "Yeah, other than the Wakanda thing just before..." he trailed off, not completing that thought. "Not much at all, really. Which I hope isn't the calm before the storm." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-07 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	Anya nodded. "James told me about that. Stupid Skrulls. You'd think they'd learn their lesson and stop trying to invade Earth." Anya shrugged. "Calm is good. Especially now while you have recovering to do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-07 09:07 pm UTC (link)
	"It's what they do," Steve said with a shrug. "Now me, I'm just worried they'll blow up the Earth to make way for a by-pass." "Yeah. I've got a check-up with Dr. Foster in a couple days, to see where things stand, and then some physical therapy to keep in shape while I'm still recovering." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-07 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	Anya blinked. "You've read Douglas Adams?" For some reason she didn't think her boyfriend the type to read Douglas Adams. That was usually for...well geeks. Like her. "Good and you better listen to her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-07 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Saw the movie, actually," he replied. He almost rolled his eyes. "...I will." Probably. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-08 02:19 am UTC (link)
	"The books were much better," Anya said as the waitress placed their food on the table. "I know that tone of voice, Mr. Barton, and I know you. Follow doc's orders or I'll have to come down...wait. That's not a good threat." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-08 03:14 am UTC (link)
	The smell of the burger brought a smile to Steve's face. "No," he replied. "That's not a very good threat at all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-08 03:24 am UTC (link)
	"I know. I could threaten to stay away, but I'd only be punishing myself. I guess I'll have to think on this." Anya picked up her burger and took a big bite. Then she sighed blissfully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-08 03:49 am UTC (link)
	Steve bit into his burger and chewed happily. The perfect mix of beef, cheese, bacon, and ketchup. "You sure I survived? Because this is a little piece of heaven right here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-08 04:23 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sure. For some reason I don't think I would have clothes on in your version of heaven," Anya said with a grin. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-08 04:01 pm UTC (link)
	Steve grinned. "Yeah, well... good point." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-08 09:33 pm UTC (link)
	Anya grinned. "My idea of heaven has you naked it in. Just not more brothers, which apparently is exactly what I'm getting." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-08 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	Steve made a face. "Sorry to hear you're not getting a rocking little sister. But then again, only child here. So I'm not big on the idea of any sibs." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: At Big Nick's

anyastark
2010-07-08 10:53 pm UTC (link)

"Lucky you. A sister would have been nice, but I guess Dad should have a son." A pause. "As long as I still inherit the company."

Anya looked over at him. Despite wanting to run Stark Inc since she had been in diapers, this man sitting across the table was all that she truly wanted. Stark Inc would be a huge bonus, but she would give it up to have him. Somewhere along the way her priorities changed, for the better.

"Can I ask you a question?"

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	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-08 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	Steve occasionally wondered if Anya's, well, he was generous and called it a "focus" on eventually running Stark was healthy, not that he'd say it to her face. "Sure, Gorgeous. Ask away." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: At Big Nick's

anyastark
2010-07-08 11:41 pm UTC (link)

"Ever since I was little I've always known what I've wanted. The Plan was that I would go to MIT, be an Avenger and run Stark Inc. one day. But...you came along and threw a wonderful wrench in The Plan."

She reached across the table and took his hand.

"You being shot made me think about a lot of things. Namely what I want in my life. I still want those other things, but above all of them I want you. I would give up all of them if it means I always have you in my life. I almost lost you and it scared the hell out of me. I don't ever want to feel that way if I can help it."

She squeezed his hand.

"Will you marry me? Not right now, but when we're both ready. After school is done and all."

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	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-08 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	Well, color him surprised. He'd known, in his heart of hearts, that they would, but he hadn't expected the topic to come up this way. He'd had a semi-romantic ring-arrow design worked out already. He squeezed her hand back. "Absolutely." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-09 12:03 am UTC (link)
	Anya smiled. "You can formally ask me when we're ready. I just wanted to ask you now because I don't want to lose you. Ever." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-09 12:33 am UTC (link)
	"You won't, Gorgeous. That's a promise." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-09 12:47 am UTC (link)
	"I'm going to hold you to that promise. Now eat. You need your strength to finish your recovery. Not to mention that if I don't get you home soon, your parents may send out a search party for us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-09 01:06 am UTC (link)
	Steve happily took another bite of his burger, followed by a drink of soda. "That would be bad," he reflected. "Worried them enough as it is." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-09 01:20 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, yes it would be bad. I would have to hear how bad of an influence a Stark is," she said with a grin. She was kidding of course. Anya finished off the last bite of her burger and drank the last of her beer. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's swashbuckler 2010-07-09 01:23 am UTC (link)
	Steve chuckled at that. "Nah, they like you. Though I had to spend about ten minutes convincing Dad I wasn't kidding back when I told him we were dating." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At Big Nick's anyastark 2010-07-09 01:37 am UTC (link)
	"Oh I know. I had to do the same with my dad," Anya said with a chuckle. She pulled out her wallet and threw some bills down on the table. There was enough to cover the bill and a generous tip. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)