Chapter 42

  "Hey, it's nice to finally meet you." Scarlett says, standing up to give me a huge as I reach the couch.

"It's nice to meet you guys too, I have to say you two are such amazing, bad ass women both on and off screen." I comment as I give Lizz a hug next.

They just laugh at my comment and give their thanks as we sit down, letting my drink sit next to theirs on coasters that accompany the glass coffee table that lies in front of the overly large couch. I don't know why I was nervous to begin with, they are so incredibly sweet and we have been talking non stop like we have known each other for years.

It was nice being relaxing on this comfy couch, having nice cold (non alcoholic, well at least for me) drinks with the girls and just talk, I don't really get to do this much often since most of my friends consist of guys and I only have a few girlfriends here and there and we actually haven't been spending most time together.

I'm not sure if it is because I have been spending my free time with Chris or if we just haven't had the chance to plan a day and get together because of how crazy these past weeks have been with finishing finals, dealing with what college plans, and stressing over what we are going to wear for prom and graduation. Either way, I should plan a stress free and fun girls day with us all to reconnect and spend time before we move onto the new chapter in our lives. 

"Hey there ladies, mind if we join you?"

Sebastian offers with his signature smirk and killer wink as we glance over to him and the other men standing behind him.

"You can join us anytime Stan." Scarlett remarks, shooting a wink back at him with an equally playful one.

With that said the trio sat down besides on the couch making us shuffle about as we accommodate to a sitting position that allows us to be able to talk to each other without it being uncomfortable or in someone's way.

I couldn't help but let my inner fan girl out as THE Sebastian Stan took a seat beside me,

Let me tell you, I was very much holding back on just hugging the hel out of him but it would be very awkward and very wrong as I am with Chris and it would make me out to seem like I am trying to jump his best friends bones.

 I was so zoned out that I didn't realize that someone was trying to talk to me till I saw finger snapping in front of my face.

"Huh?" I question, looking at the owner of the hand and realizing it was Sebastian's. I instantly felt embarrassed and I can tell he noticed too as he started to laugh. 

"I asked how you were doing, since I noticed you looked a bit anxious earlier," he responds, moving his hand a bit, giving me a small smile. 

"O..oh, yeah I am good. Thank you." I reply, giving a smile in return. I let an steady breath, looking away from him as I felt a bit intimidated by his steel blue eyes.

I mean who wouldn't? 

He lets out a chuckle from my reaction, I feel him lean over ever so slowly and whisper in my ear, "Are you sure...am I intimidating you?"

I tense a bit, knowing he is only teasing me but I still feel myself starting to blush as I shake my head as his remark. I gathered the courage and turned to face him, barley realizing how close his face really was till I turned and was greeted with his smirking one.

I gathered that if one of us were to move, our lips would touch... and that was very dangerous. So I turn my look into a slight scowl and right when I was about to make a remark he was yanked up from his seat, only realizing then that everything all the conversations were dead.

A deadly silent at that one as I looked up to see Chris holding Seb by the collar of his black Henley short-sleeve shirt with a very agitated and pissed off expression masking his face and I knew that shit was about to go down if I didn't do or say something.  

"What the hell do you think you're doing with my girl Stan." Chris states, putting an emphasis on 'you' and 'my' 

Seb raised his hands slowly as if he didn't want to alarm the super soldier. "Hey, I'm not doing anything, just having a conversation with her Chris," 

"Conversation my ass," Chris seethes, "from the way you were looking at her. Hell! from the damn way you were sitting so close, I was thinking you had other intentions than just talking." He gritted out, a glare so intense that you would for sure make you think twice to talk to him and run away with your tail between your legs. 

 I seriously have to put a stop to this tension before an argument breaks out, or worse a fight. Especially with the way Seb glares back looking peeved by the suggestion.

I stand up abruptly causing everyone but the two to turn and look at me. As I did so, I made brief eye contact with Robert from across the room who was now standing with Hemsworth and Hiddleston- both looking ready to intervene in case things got out of hand- he gives me a small nod as if to let me know I got this.

I give one back and turn my attention back to the two men who are still glaring at each other, I take breath and step forward slowly as to not provoke them from lashing out. Once I reached them I slowly placed a hand on Chris' right arm, causing him to glance at me for a moment then return his gaze back to Seb, but before he did I noticed a change from his cold demeanor and continued to press on, 

"Chris. Everything is fine, alright? Seb's telling the truth, we were just having a conversation. Nothing more and nothing less. Okay?" my tone soft as to not agitate him.

I feel him slowly relax under my grip. I move my hand up to take a hold of his face, turning it gently to face me and give him a reassuring smile which causes him to let go all together. I let out a sigh of relief as I pull him in for a hug, resting my head against his chest.

"Chris."

He hums out in response looking down at me with a gentle smile as I pull away,

"Don't. you. ever. make. me. do. that. again. you. dumb. ass." I screech, slapping his chest.

I could hear everyone burst out laughing at the scene of me basically beating Chris as I continue to scold him about how nerve-raking and intimidating that was for me to go through.

Let me tell you, I have never seen that man more scared in his life as I continued my assault. Well, till he grabbed my hand held it against his chest to prevent me from continuing. 

"You stubborn, childish, hoe." I stated, giving him a playful glare as I tried getting my hand out of his grasp.

"I like her.." I heard the English tone of Hiddleston.

"Did you just realize that?"

"THAt's not the point Robert!"

"...did you just call me a hoe?" 

Let's just say I got in trouble for that last insult... and how forever blessed I will feel for getting the approval of Tom Hiddleston.

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