Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-11-01 14:45:00

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After the Party
Anya entered the luxury suite her family always had reserved at the Four Seasons and went straight for the bar. She grabbed a glass and a bottle of vodka. She poured herself some and downed it one gulp. Her hands were shaking and she poured herself another glass and downed that one as well.

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treadlightly
2011-11-01 05:43 pm UTC (link)

He supports her weight readily, a solid surface to lean against, arms around her. "For a long time, it was one day at a time. My mother had also been through brainwashing before, so there was some background and understanding there. I got counseling, went to Dr. Samson, was given a lot of time to get back to the things I liked doing. It wasn't easy, it took a lot of time. But eventually, the nightmares went away."

He bites his lower lip, and adds a qualifier. "Mostly. I do have the occasional bad night, but on those, I can just wake up, go down to the gym, and work on a heavy punching bag or run myself to exhaustion. I'm not entirely certain it will ever go away... but it does get better if you get some help."

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	anyastark 2011-11-01 05:59 pm UTC (link)
	"I've been seeing Doc Samson since I came back the first time," she said. "It helps, but I still have nightmares. Tonight's incident will probably trigger a fresh bout. Looks like I'll get time in the lab to finish some projects I was working on." She lifted her head and gave him a kiss to his cheek. "Thanks, Jimmy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-01 06:10 pm UTC (link)
	He nods, taking a few moments to consider something. "Anya, work is good, and you need to do it. But you need sleep too. Do... would you like some company tonight? Nothing scandalous, just someone to be there, hold you, help you sleep?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-01 06:19 pm UTC (link)
	"I sleep, Jimmy, I've just never been really good at it. Ask my parents. I get three to four hours a day, even with the nightmares." She gave him a small smile. "But yes, I would like the company." He was warm, comforting and offered a sense of safety. Things she needed right now. The run in with Temujin had shaken her to the core. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-01 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	He nods. "I know, but I figured tonight, maybe tomorrow, you could use a little extra security blanket. I'll stay with you tonight, see how you're doing tomorrow, we'll go from there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2011-11-01 06:38 pm UTC (link)

She smiled a little more. "Please don't tell Toni about this. I love that girl, but she won't let me out of her sight for the next month or let me get more than three feet away from her."

Her head swam from the alcohol and from the million and two thoughts that were always running around in there. Though one thought did stand out a little more than the others.

She put a hand on his cheek and kissed him lightly on the mouth. "You're the best."

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	treadlightly 2011-11-01 06:57 pm UTC (link)
	"Don't worry, I'll keep it just you and mmmmfff....mmm." the kiss takes him off guard, but he doesn't resist it. A couple seconds later, he's kissing her back, if lightly. "I try." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2011-11-01 07:11 pm UTC (link)

She was a bit surprised at the return kiss. She didn't expect him to freak out about her kissing him because it was just a light friendly kiss, but she totally didn't expect some return kissing. Did something new get added to the equation?

"You don't have to try," she told him. Her brain was still trying to wrap itself around him kissing her, but she was just going to chalk the whole thing up to him being him and offering comfort.

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	treadlightly 2011-11-01 07:27 pm UTC (link)
	He's not sure what to make of her surprise. He had expected her kisses on his cheek as friendly gestures. Kisses on the lips, apparently something more, at least in his associations. He doesn't press it, or try again, just holding her and leaving it at that for now. "You're worth the effort." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-01 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Flattery sir..." she said and maybe waggled her eyebrows a bit. She couldn't just let it go. "Things aren't going to get weird now between us, right? We've known each other forever and...I'll just shut up now." It had to be the alcohol talking. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

treadlightly
2011-11-01 07:40 pm UTC (link)

He shakes his head. "Why would they get weird? We've known each other a while. I like you... you're beautiful, good company, and I'm rather fond of redheads. So... if you want there to be, maybe there's something there. But I'm in no hurry, and if there isn't, I'm rather happy with being friends. Either way, the offer to stay with you tonight was just that. I'll stay fully clothed, just hold you and be there if you have nightmares."

When she did. He knew how this went enough to know they'd be there. But he can be optimistic, out loud.

"Either way, slow is good."

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anyastark
2011-11-01 07:58 pm UTC (link)

"The kiss. Sometimes things get weird after two friends...you know, or so I've been told." Anya had been out on dates in her life, but most of those were with boys who just wanted to be seen with her because of who she was. The paparazzi was like a second shadow. The one time she got intimate with a guy, well that didn't go well at all.

"I mean it was just a kiss and not like...." Heat rose to her cheeks. She had an unnatural ability to keep digging herself deeper the more she talked sometimes. "I've always thought you were hot and all and since that burger and subsequent ones, but you're you and I'm me and there's bound to be a heart attack on one side or another and...."

She sighed.

"Oh hell. I'm babbling."

She could stand in front of a group of people and talk about zero point energy until she passed out, but she couldn't even finish a damn sentence tonight. The alcohol probably didn't help, but the longer she sat here the clearer her head became and even that wasn't helping her any.

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treadlightly
2011-11-01 08:27 pm UTC (link)

He smiles, a bit of the Rogers confidence coming through. "You kissed me, and I thought it was... yeah. And maybe it could be something. I've thought you were hot since before the burger, and you're fun to be with. This doesn't have to get awkward though. We kissed, a little. I can deal with that. And if it becomes something... I can deal with that, too. But now isn't a good time for anything to start. For tonight, let's just say we're friends, who've kissed, and we'll work it out later."

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anyastark
2011-11-01 08:34 pm UTC (link)

Anya breathed a sigh of relief. Genius she was when it came to software and computers, not to much in other areas.

She smiled. "Deal. Now I believe there was an offer of holding on the table. I think I'm going to take you up on that. We can order some room service, put on a movie and curl up."

If they were extremely lucky not have any psychotic stalkers show up and they would both be able to sleep tonight.

She gave him another quick light kiss. "Thank you."

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	treadlightly 2011-11-01 08:36 pm UTC (link)
	"That sounds like a great idea. You can pick the movies, while I dig up the room service menus." he agrees. "And you're welcome." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2011-11-01 08:46 pm UTC (link)

Anya cheated of course. She hacked into the hotel's system that streamed the movies and established a connection to an outside server. Why be limited to what you can watch? She considered the options. If it were just her she would watch Casablanca or Sneakers, but she'd find something the both of them liked.

She decided on Kick-Ass and if they were still awake after that then RED would come on.

One thing did have to go and that was her dress and the very uncomfortable glass slippers. She took the shoes and dress off and her nanites provided her with a covering that resembled silk pajamas.

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treadlightly
2011-11-01 08:48 pm UTC (link)

He's careful to look away when he notices her ditching the dress, turning when she seems to be moving about normally and settling in again. He removes his own Prince Charming jacket and sets it aside, then the shoes. Then he heads into the bathroom to change from the rest back into his t-shirt and jeans before returning, snagging a menu, and sliding up onto the bed.

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	anyastark 2011-11-01 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	As soon as Jimmy was settled in the bed Anya scooted over and snuggled up next to him. She put her head on his chest and sighed happily. This was quite nice. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-01 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	He reaches out, grabbing the hotel phone and offering it to her along with the menu, then he settles in, letting her use his chest as a pillow, arm going around her shoulders. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-01 09:29 pm UTC (link)
	"Burger. Medium rare. The works. Extra crispy fries. Diet coke. Please." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-02 12:22 am UTC (link)
	He calls it in, adding a bacon cheeseburger for himself, fries and a coke for himself, plus apple pie for dessert, then hangs up and settles back in. "Ok, so what're we watching?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-02 12:26 am UTC (link)
	"Kick-Ass to start. If we finish that and are still awake, then RED. Though if you want to watch anything else, I can call it up." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-02 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"Those work just fine for me, but we can watch whatever you'd like. Tonight is spoil Anya Stark night." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-02 02:26 am UTC (link)
	"They're fine," she said. "You shouldn't say things like that. I may get used to being spoiled and come to expect it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-02 02:47 am UTC (link)
	He laughs and shakes his head. "If you want to get spoiled every day, you can go to a spa or hire more help. This is a one night only event, so you should make the most of it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)