next_avenger (next_avenger) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-02-11 06:01:00

Entry tags:

holiday, inactive - james romanov rogers, inactive - valeria richards, team - avengers, team - fantastic four

Be My Valentine
Living with three women, especially the women in his family, for over a year had taught James quite a few things about women and what they liked. Valentine's Day had come and James had to do something for Valeria. He did wish that Anya was around to ask for her advice, but he'd muddle through somehow.

He didn't have the Stark name to throw around to get into nice places, but he did know someone who could hook him up. A week ago he had wandered into Stark Inc and talked to Pepper. Pepper could make the arrangements James needed and also give him advice. James was not afraid to admit that he was clueless when it came to these types of things.

With Pepper's help, plans had been made and the day had finally arrived.

James put on a suit, bought flowers (daisies, not roses) and showed up at the Baxter Building.

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next_avenger
2010-02-12 01:40 am UTC (link)

James smiled and hailed a cab for them.

It didn't take long to get to the Mesa Bar and Grill. They were shown to a table in a private room. There were flowers around the room, but not roses. James had told Pepper that roses were too serious at the moment. Pepper went with daisies and the flowers made the room bright and cheery.

It reminded him of Val.

He pulled out her chair for her and waited.

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	invisigirl 2010-02-12 01:56 am UTC (link)
	"Wow." Val gave a low whistle when she entered the room. "This is really beautiful..." She sat down at the table. She liked the flowers. Daisies always were a favorite of hers. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 02:03 am UTC (link)
	James grinned and push her chair in for her. He sat down across from her. "I'll have to do something very nice for Pepper. The credit goes to her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 02:16 am UTC (link)
	"She certainly outdid herself..." Val said, looking around the room in awe. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"Pepper's awesome like that. I know why Tony doesn't make her mad and if he does, he makes it up to her right away. I'm going to make this up to her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 02:34 am UTC (link)
	"She did a really nice job," Val smiled, "Everything looks great. I can see why Mr. Stark doesn't want to upset her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 02:48 am UTC (link)
	"Well Tony eventually pisses everyone off, but that's him." James picked up his menu. "What are you in the mood for?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 03:07 am UTC (link)
	Valeria chuckled before scanning her menu. "The chicken parm sounds good..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 03:10 am UTC (link)
	James smiled. "Whatever the lady wants this evening." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 03:20 am UTC (link)
	Valeria blushed. "I think I will have the chicken parm, then." She looked up from her menu. "Any idea what you're having?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 03:33 am UTC (link)
	James looked at the menu. "The 16oz porterhouse, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salad and maybe some spaghetti. I still haven't decide on dessert." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 03:35 am UTC (link)
	Val blinked. Wow. She'd grown used to James' eating habits, but it was still a lot of food. "Are you sure you're going to have enough room?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 03:39 am UTC (link)
	James grinned. "Yup. I'm a growing boy. I'm always hungry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 03:45 am UTC (link)
	Val giggled. "Just don't want you to get too stuffed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 03:55 am UTC (link)
	"Mom says that would never happen," James chuckled. "Though now I guess it's a contest between her and me to see who eats the most." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 04:01 am UTC (link)
	"Your Mom's a bottomless pit too?" Valeria smirked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 04:03 am UTC (link)
	"Not yet." A pause. He realized he didn't tell her the news. "I didn't tell you. My mom's pregnant." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 04:13 am UTC (link)
	"Oh! Congratulations! Is it a boy or a girl or don't her and Mr. Stark know yet?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 04:14 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks. I think it's too early to tell?" He shrugged. "I dunno. I didn't ask." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 04:20 am UTC (link)
	"Oh." She smiled. "Still, congratulations. A baby is pretty exciting." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 04:27 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks. You could help me babysit if you like. Could be fun." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 04:28 am UTC (link)
	"We could be a babysitting power-couple." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 04:34 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah," James said. "But do either of us know anything about babies?" The waiter arrived and James waited for Val to order first. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-02-12 04:39 am UTC (link)
	"I took a babysitting class at the Y a really looong time ago," she said. "I think I remember how to at least change a diaper..." She gave the waiter her order. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-02-12 04:42 am UTC (link)
	It took James a little while to place his order. He smiled at Val when the waiter left. "You can teach me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)