"Are you sure this dress looks ok?" Belle asked no one in particular as she studied her reflection in the mirror.

"You look amazing babe." Chris said walking up. He gently turned her face towards him and kissed her forehead.

"Seriously Belle." Allie called from across the hotel room where she was sitting in an oversized arm chair in her own evening gown and heels. They were getting ready at a hotel down the street from where the Avengers premier would take place. "Stop staring in the mirror you're giving yourself a complex."

Belle took one last look before turning away. "I just want to make a good impression." She smoothed her dress down.

"You will." Chris said confidently. His phone buzzed in his hand. "That's my car. Are you sure you don't want to at least ride with me?" He asked.

"This is your night. I don't want the first public appearance we make to be at a red-carpet premier."

Chris looked doubtful but agreed. "Ok." He brushed his lips against hers. "I will see you inside the theater." He stepped back to admire her with a whistle. "You are so beautiful. I am one lucky man." He kissed her knuckles with a wink.

Belle blushed. "I'll see you there."

"Goodbye Ladies." He motioned like he was tipping a hat before disappearing out the hotel door.

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15 minutes later the car arrived for Belle and Allie to take them to the theater. It was chaos outside on the red carpet and Belle got a glimpse of Chris walking the red carpet before being escorted inside. Her stomach flip flopped as she watched him joking and talking with his co-stars. The way he wrinkled his nose before letting out a hearty laugh and slapping Tom Holland on the back playfully. Mannerisms he had that Belle was beginning to memorize and fall more and more in love with every day.

Once they got inside and seated Belle turned to look for Chris.

"Oh-my-gosh." Allie nudged Belle in the ribs with her elbow.

"Good Lord Al, what?"

"It's RDJ! it's freaking RDJ!" Allie whispered continuing to nudge her. "Iron Man is in front of us."

Belle gave Allie an excited grin. "This is so awesome."

"Hey gorgeous girl." Chris walked up. "Someone wants to meet you...no it's not Chris Evans." He added.

"Someone here wants to meet me?" She raised an eyebrow.

"Come on." He grabbed her hand pulling her up. "You to Allie."

Chris led them over to where a group of A-list all stars from the movie were talking.

"Spidey here has a huge crush on you apparently." Chris looked from Tom Holland to Belle.

"Damn Pratt. Calling me out." Tom turned to Belle, "It's true. When he told me you were his date I started to fangirl." He shrugged.

Belle laughed. "You know who I am?"

"Are you kidding me?" His British accent was adorable. "I love the Dodgers. I went to a game last summer specifically looking for you."

Belle shook her head in disbelief.

"He's serious." Chris said flatly. "When I told him you were my date he almost fainted."

Tom reached out punching Chris in the arm. "Hey now." He warned.

"This must be the girl!" A loud booming voice interrupted them causing their heads to turn.

"Evans!" Tom grinned.

Belle's face lit up in an elated smile.

Chris Evans took Belle's hand in his and brought it to his lips. "Pratt was right. Pictures do you no justice. How is such a beautiful woman dating this guy?" He jerked his thumb towards Pratt.

"Hands to yourself, thank you very much." Chris carefully pulled Belle's hand out of Evans's grasp.

Belle giggled over all the attention.
"And you have gorgeous friends to?" Evans turned to Allie before sticking out his hand. "And you are..."

"Allie Donovan. Best friend to this one." She nodded to Belle.

"Pratt has 2 dates?" Evans frowned.

"No, cause I'm stealing Belle." Tom stuck his arm out for Belle to take which she graciously accepted.

"Hey!" Pratt's brows furred. "What the hell?"

Belle shrugged innocently.

"I'll give her back." Tom called over his shoulder before walking away Belle's arm linked through his. "Maybe."

The movie finally began, and it was better than Belle could have expected. She felt so proud to be with Chris that evening and of the hard work he had put into the movie. After the premier they headed straight to the after party.

Chris made the rounds with Belle on his arm introducing her to all the corporate big wigs and Hollywood Elite. Belle felt like she was in a dream.

"You having fun?" Chris whispered in her ear.

"Yes." Belle nodded happily. "This is amazing. Thank you for inviting me."

"Are you kidding? Thank you for coming. I'm by far the luckiest man here." He wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder he kissed her cheek.

"I'm going to run to the restroom and see if I can find Allie." Belle turned to face him lifting her chin to look him in the eyes.

"Ok, I'm gonna make a few more rounds. We can leave whenever you're ready."

"Thank you, but this is your night. You enjoy it, ok?"

He smiled and kissed the tip of her nose.

Belle walked to the restroom looking for Allie on the way.

She finally spotted her talking to someone, probably about fashion the way Allie's face was lit up so animated. Belle let her be and made her way to the bathroom.

A few minutes later she walked out and scanned the room for Chris. He was over in the corner snapping a selfie with his co-star. His very beautiful, very single co-star. They looked at the picture and laughed, he put his arm around her and squeezed her close. Jealousy ran through Belle's blood and she pushed her way over to the open bar where she ordered a glass of wine. The wine would help her relax and not feel so jealous she told herself. Slurping it down practically in one gulp she ordered another before going to look for Chris again.

He was still talking to the same co-star and a few others, but Belle felt the calmness of the wine flow through her and walked up with a smile.

"It's on Instagram, I'll tag you." Belle heard the tail end of the conversation as she drew near. Her eyes locked on Chris's stunning selfie partner whose eyes seemed to be locked on Chris.

"Hey." Belle slid her arm around Chris's waist possessively.

"Hey!" Chris turned, "Have you met-"

"No." Belle cut him off and stuck her hand out, "Belle Harper."

The other woman smiled and shook Belle's hand before turning to leave. "Enjoy your evening."

Chris looked down at Belle, "You got a drink."

Belle nodded.

"Thought you were about ready to leave?" He gave her a seductive grin leaning in close to her, his breath tickled her ear.

Belle tilted the glass back finishing off the wine. "Let's go." She grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the exit.