Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-06-11 22:59:00

Entry tags:

akilah munroe, anya stark, inactive - james romanov rogers, inactive - swashbuckler, inactive - wally kaplan-altman, npc - black widow, team - avengers

The Night Before Life Goes On
Anya was glad to get into a daily routine and be back in classes again. Summer classes had started on the 9th and Anya couldn’t have been happier. Classes and school were parts of The Plan and steps to running Stark Inc one day. A year ago it would have been the only thing she wanted in life, but now it was one of two things she wanted in life. The only other thing she wanted in life was graduating today.

While she was starting classes again, Steve was just finishing high school. As soon as her Friday classes were over she donned her suit and rocked off to New York for Steve’s graduation ceremonies. It was a mad dash into the condo and into a dress. Quick job on her hair and makeup and she climbed into the car with the family.

Anya had attended with her parents, James and Steve’s parents. She was so proud of him. She knew he could do it even when he thought he couldn’t do it. She believed in him even when he didn’t believe in himself. Impatiently she waited for his name to be called.

Tomorrow she'd give him his graduation gift. She couldn't wait to see the look on his face when he got it. Patience was not a strong suit of Anya's.

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	swashbuckler 2010-06-12 01:54 am UTC (link)
	Fortunately, Barton came pretty early in the alphabetical order of Steve's graduating class. He'd done all right. Low B average, but still good enough that he was still going to ESU, even if he had absolutely no idea what he was going to do with his life. Still, when he crossed the stage to receive his diploma? He was a pretty proud fellow. He'd taken that first big step. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-12 01:59 am UTC (link)
	The loudest cheering came from the redhead sitting near his parents. She couldn't wait until the end when she could run up to him to hug and kiss him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

aerosmithette
2010-06-12 10:33 pm UTC (link)

Akilah wasn't cheering, but she was clapping. She's arrived with an escort after finishing up some business. Steve was a teammate and a good guy. She wasn't going to miss something important for him.

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	marvelkid 2010-06-12 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	Wally's cheering with the rest and clapping too. Steve's a friend and a teammate so Wally was going to come along for the important event. Glancing at those nearby, he flashes a quick grin before getting back to cheering. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-12 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	The graduation did not take too terribly long to finish up, and eventually, Steve was able to head around to meet up with his family and friends. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-12 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	He was greeted with a bear hug and a deep kiss. "I'm /so/ proud of you!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aerosmithette 2010-06-12 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Congratulations, Steve," Akilah told him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	marvelkid 2010-06-12 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Wally waits until Steve is free before giving him a great big hug and handshake combo. He's always like that. "Congrats, man!" he says with that big goofy grin of his. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-13 12:14 am UTC (link)
	One big hug and deep kiss from his girlfriend later, and followed by the hug-handshake from Wally, Steve was a happy graduate. "Thanks for coming out guys," he told them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-06-13 12:31 am UTC (link)
	"Congrats, man," James said with a handshake. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-06-13 12:35 am UTC (link)
	"Congratulations, Steven," Natasha said with a smile. She handed him an envelope. "From Tony and me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2010-06-13 12:37 am UTC (link)
	Steve of course gets a big hug and a kiss from Mom because she's extremely proud of him. "Congratulations, honey." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_feel_you 2010-06-13 12:41 am UTC (link)
	Luna gave Steve a small smile. "Congratulations, Steve," she said, handing him an envelope with a card and some money inside. It wasn't much, but he could put it towards his college fun. Or whatever else he chose to use it for. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2010-06-13 01:35 am UTC (link)
	Steve also got a big hug from his dad, who only through the efforts of his wife had been kept from screaming "That's my boy!" when Steve walked across the stage. "I'm proud of you, kid." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-13 01:39 am UTC (link)
	Hugs for family, thank-yous and handshakes for friends. "Thanks, everybody," Steve said. He smiled. "Never did think this day would get here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-13 02:16 am UTC (link)
	"I did," Anya said with certainty. "And tomorrow you get your graduation gift from me." (Reply to this)(Parent)

anyastark
2010-06-13 08:51 pm UTC (link)

Saturday had arrived and Anya had been excited enough about giving Steve his gift that she had been up earlier than normal. Which meant she had been up at the crack of dawn. She left Steve sleeping and headed for the lab.

After an hour or two in the lab she headed for the kitchen. Mom had made blini and Anya grabbed some before heading to make a few calls to confirm her plans for the day. It had taken a lot of planning and Anya wasn't going to leave anything to chance. Today was going to be perfect.

The late morning and early afternoon was spent at the penthouse, but once it hit three it was time to go. Anya was dressed in a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and a pair of boots. This was for Steve and Steve wasn't a formal or dress up kind of guy.

She waited for him by the door.

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	swashbuckler 2010-06-13 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	Depending upon the day, Steve could be an early riser. He'd taken to early morning workouts, especially since he'd hooked up with the team and all. And here he was now. "You ready to show me this surprise, Gorgeous?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-13 09:08 pm UTC (link)
	"You bet I am," she said with a grin. "I've been looking forward to this for quite some time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-13 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	Somebody remind him again what he'd done to deserve a girl like this? Because he never could quite figure that one out. "Well then," he said, grinning, "lead the way." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-13 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	"With pleasure," she said and then kissed him before leading him out the door. Twenty minutes later the Harley Panhead pulled up outside of a movie theater. Anya climbed off, took off her helmet and tucked it under her arm. She was all smiles as she waited for him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-13 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	Steve's own ride might not have been quite as impressive as Anya's, but it still got him there. "Beat me here," he said. "I'm a little jealous." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-13 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	"I can't help it I'm a better driver," she said with a smirk. She tilted her head. "Why?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-13 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	"Thought cars were my thing," he said with a grin. "Though I don't much mind coming in second to you." He smiled more. "The view from behind you's pretty nice, after all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-13 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Cars are your thing, I just like to drive fast. It's genetic." She smiled and kissed him. "Yeah? You think so? How about later I give you all the views you want?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-13 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	Steve grinned when they broke away from the kiss. "I know so," he told her. "I like the sound of that a lot." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-14 12:02 am UTC (link)
	"After your gift," she said. "Come on." She tugged his hand to get him inside of the theater. "Someone is waiting for us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-14 12:14 am UTC (link)
	"Someone?" Steve asked, curious, letting himself be tugged and then following along cheerfully. Just what the heck had she planned? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2010-06-14 12:24 am UTC (link)

"I know how you love watching movies with commentaries," she said as she led him inside, "and seeing how your favorite movie of all time doesn't have a commentary feature on it...well I figured you should be able to watch it at least once with the director's commentary, so...."

They stopped before the door to the theater where a very famous face greeted them.

"Steve Barton, meet Mel Brooks. Mel, this is Steve, the guy I've been telling you about and the one who thinks Robin Hood Men In Tights is the single best movie ever made."

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	swashbuckler 2010-06-14 12:46 am UTC (link)
	Very few times in his life has Steve ever been truly struck speechless. His jaw dropped and his mouth worked, but no sound came out. Finally, he managed to get himself together. "Excuse me for one second, Mr. Brooks." Anya? Getting one of the biggest kisses and hugs of her life right now. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-14 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Anya was out of breath when Steve finally let her up for air from the kiss. Her face was a little red, but there was a smile on her face. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-06-14 01:43 am UTC (link)
	"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Barton, please call me Mel." He offered a hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-14 01:56 am UTC (link)
	"Best girlfriend ever," Steve told Anya. "Thank-you." He was shaking Mel Brooks' hand. He was shaking Mel Brooks's hand. "It's a pleasure, Mister Br...er, Mel." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-14 02:01 am UTC (link)
	"You totally deserve it. I am /so/ proud of you." Anya was beaming. "Now, gentlemen, we have a movie to watch and dinner should have been delivered by now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2010-06-14 02:04 am UTC (link)
	"Miss Stark is correct. We have a movie to watch and I am honored that you think it's the greatest movie of all time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-06-15 02:23 am UTC (link)
	"It is, Mel," Steve said. "It is." He'd said it before and he'd say it again. Life. Was. Good. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-06-15 02:39 am UTC (link)
	Anya smiled and put her arm around Steve's waist as they walked into the theater. Life. Was. Good. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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