M J

Steve knew how to take small digs, he’d taken way bigger jabs in the past, before he even became Captain America. So a small comment from a kid, wasn’t going to stop him from sleeping later that night. “Nope, never heard that before either but I guess there’s a first time for everything,” He shrugged, vision acknowledging the sketchbook in her hands, “So, you an artist? Or just doodling for fun?” He wondered, attempting to make some sort of conversation with the girl beside him. 

“ then i guess that person had to be me , someone had to do it. “  she put in with a slight smirk on her lips before letting her eyes drop to the sketchbook. a sigh left her when attention had been drawn to it , “ it’s nothing worth talking about ,” her artistic skill is something that she didn’t often like to disclose , nor did she have an particular plans on taking it to a level beyond a hobby. “ what about you , CAPTAIN , you into it ? “

“Jurisdiction on the sunlight isn’t legally a thing, so I don’t think I have to move, kid.” Jennifer’s quip fell, raising her brows. “But if you’re wondering, I do have a magic trick for stealing people’s spotlight—usually stand over them and shadow them.”

michelle closed the book before marking her spot with a makeshift bookmark -- using a pencil. “ you can keep your shadow to yourself ,  “ it may not be theft on specific grounds , but it’s a plausible case of harassment. “ she argued , but clearly not bothered by the female. more so amused if anything. 

Really extended vacations weren’t really what Peter expected for his life in super heroics. It didn’t change anything about how much he wanted to wear the Spidey mask or save New York (and sometimes the world), Peter was still a little shaken by the whole ‘dead for five years’ thing. Who could blame him? It was totally disconcerting and the Earth wasn’t exactly in the best shape when he returned. He’d work on helping with that later, he guessed.

For now, Peter was just happy to be around MJ. It was a band aid fix, but Peter was fine with that for now. Band aids did the job for him with his accelerated healing anyway! Aunt May would not be happy to hear that, he mused.

“How’d that happen?” Peter asked, raising his eyebrows. He also never expected that he’d pull MJ so deeply into this superhero world that she’d end up joining an Avengers team, but… maybe he should have, on second thought. “I’m proud of you,” he added hastily, pulling MJ in for a hug. “Just kinda want a few more details here!”

CALL IT A PREMATURE MID-LIFE CRISIS , but she wanted to do more and what better way to get involved. and it got to the point where everything else felt too minuscule. but while the world itself felt like it was going crazy , his arms always seeped with that comfort that had Michelle experience a moment of jitters. that quickened heartbeat , butterfly thing. she’s pretty sure that the cause of that would be the person that everyone else wanted in their orbit. her BEST friend .

‘hugging him tightly  seeing also always made her day lighter -- even though admitting that would probably result in her saying something completely different. conveying warm and fuzzy feelings weren’t exactly her forte -- but she tries. opening up to peter was never the issue.

“ i don’t know , luck -- maybe ? “ she laughed and only pulled slightly from him , “ i love hearing you say that ,” she confessed. “  how about we go back to my place ? i’ll order pizza.  i’ll answer your questions and we can have  a little celebration. it’s a win-win. 

“As it happens, you’re the first person ever to say I’ve stolen someone’s sunlight, so definitely not a habit,” He explained, brows furrowing at the serious tone behind the words spoken to him. He considered moving but then he thought against it. Two people should be able to be in the same space without any complaints. Otherwise how would anyone do anything? “I like this spot, it’s got a good view and the only open seat is besides you so,” He shrugged, getting comfortable beside her. 

making friends hasn’t always been her strongest suit , even if you’re a well known superhero – her words aren’t exactly under control. she’d probably give herself a mental reprimand. but she couldn’t fight the sigh as he settled beside her and she closed the sketchbook while placing the pencil half way in and halfway out. “ is it the first time someone has ever said you’re in their personal bubble ? “ she made the jab in a  playful manner this time , the sarcasm always sticks.  

Pepper had paused momentarily to check her phone, tapping out a response quickly when the voice jarred her from her thoughts.  “Oh,” Pepper replied with a soft smile.  “Sorry about that,” she replied, sidestepping to hopefully get out of the way.

the willingness to move took Michelle off guard and her face scrunched . especially seeing who it was , it made  her all the more skeptical. “ okay that’s not ... normal. “ she pointed out bluntly as she moved to stand in her place . “ everything okay ? “  with the way that she conveyed her annoyance , michellle expected a much different outcome.

STANDING AROUND WASN’T HER STRONGEST SUIT , oh no she wasn’t going keep to the damsel profile. or even the intel type -- well , she could always do that and remain at the scene. anyone who really knew MICHELLE knew that her dreams were stretched further out. not your conventional lawyer or scientist gigs . but they would also know that she never had an exact idea -- until the opportunity presented itself. so she couldn’t fight the bright smile that stretched upon her lips -- but when she saw peter , she nodded in acknowledgement while clearing her throat. as a notion of self-importance , a proud smirk along her lips.  “ you’re looking at the newest member of the new avengers . “ she stated , pride echoing in her voice , though behind that confidence she wanted him to share that moment with her. for him to be PROUD of her too. even when she knew that concerns would be raised.