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   The Avengers (minus Tony, who was still at the meetings) sat on the couch, looking ready to pass out despite it only being 3:45 in the afternoon. Some Disney movie played quietly in the background as they sat there; some with coffee cups (Bruce and Nat), some with a bowl of some sugary treat that meant chaos was bound to happen (Thor), some already passed out (Clint and Percy), and some drawing in the light of the TV (Steve).

    Clint and Percy were leaning against one another after an hour of trying to choke the other to death, all while dodging Nat, who decided to throw a popcorn bowl at them.

    Bruce was just sipping his coffee quietly next to the female assassin, chuckling when Percy managed to kick Clint off the couch and spread out on it, moving his head to rest on Steve's lap, who looked terrified and then resigned.

   Thor was just munching on a bowl full of Pop Tarts and cookies, something Percy put together for him as a 'Congratulations on not dying on this crazy planet'. His words. He was trying to focus on the magic box of moving pictures but his friends were more amusing to watch, the bond that they all shared that made them act like themselves instead of soldiers or faceless assassin.

    There was a moment of silence before Percy's eyes shot open, the green seeming to glow in the low light. He sat up abruptly, nearly giving Steve a heart attack, and moved to the other side of the couch, squeezing between Bruce and the edge.

    That was always something Bruce marveled about Tony and Percy. They never seemed afraid to be near him, that he could Hulk out at any moment. The way they acted with him showed an amazing amount of trust.

    As if knowing he would arrive, the elevator opened and Tony strolled out, briefcase in hand and looking tired and annoyed.

    "Tony!" Percy dived off the couch towards his boyfriend.

    The genius caught him and laughed, planting a kiss on his lips, "Hey, I made it before four o'clock."

    "I noticed," Percy chuckled and pulled the billionaire down for another kiss, only pulling away when Bruce coughed in his hand and looking awkward. "Hey, I taught Thor how to use Little Blue!"

    "Is that so?" Tony looked at the blonde god, who nodded happily.

    "Indeed, Son of Stark! Percy is a very patient teacher," The god held up the bowl full of pastries proudly, something he helped Percy make.

    "That's awesome!" Tony grinned, looking down at the demigod in his arms, "So, they used your crappy toaster?"

    "Little Blue is not crappy!" Percy tried to scowl but it looked more like a pout, "He's small and special and you secretly love him!"

    "Alright, fine, you win," Tony relented, stealing another kiss.

    "Ugh," Clint groaned, rubbing the back of his head as he sat up. "Could you guys get any more lovey dovey?" When Tony and Percy looked at each other with a wicked glint in their eyes, he quickly amended, "Nevermind. Don't answer that."

    Steve shook his head at them and was about to close his sketch book when Percy suddenly appeared by his shoulder, "Can I see that?"

    Steve felt proud of himself when he didn't jump, starting to get used to the agent appearing out of no where. Really, he should be since Natasha nearly did the same, "Ah, no, not yet. I'm not finished."

    "Aw, come on, Stevie!" Percy whined, trying to reach for the book when the blonde pulled it away, "Just one loo-" He gasped lightly when he was lifted up and looked back to see Thor standing their with his arm under his stomach like he was a sack of potatoes. "Thor, buddy, o'pal... What are you doing?"

    "Friend Bruce has suggested I take you away from the good soldier before you fall off the couch," The god motioned to the furniture and Percy noticed something.

    "I wasn't even near the edge!" He gasped, "Barton, Bruce is on the other side! Regroup! Regroup!" The demigod somehow managed to wiggle out of the god's grasp and jump into the vents with the archer.

    Tony shook his head fondly at the scene and nearly shouted in shock when hands grabbed the front of his suit. He blinked and Percy was suddenly standing in front of him, like he was there the whole time, and pulling him in a kiss before jumping back into the vents.

    "I never get how he does that," Surprisingly, it was Natasha, who looked a bit jealous.

    "Before you got here, Clint and Percy looked like they were planning something," Bruce informed the Stark and was confused when his friend's brown eyes widened and he took off yelling something like 'I'm on your side! I'm on your side!'.

    "Uh, what..."

    "Just don't," Natasha cut the scientist off, shaking her head. "Just... Don't."

    Thor studied them, blinking. He had a feeling he knew what was going on and, if it was what he thought, he was not going to warn his friends.

    "Thor," Percy's voice filtered through the vents, gathering everyone's attention. "Can you come upstairs real quick?"

    "Aye, Son of Jack," Thor said with a wide smile, ignoring the other team's looks.

    When the god came up, Percy, Clint, and Tony were in the demigod's room, the whole place looking like an underwater palace.

    Tony and Clint went to speak when Percy interrupted them, talking to Thor without turning around from what he was doing with his hand out, "Toss me that hammer of yours for a minute."

    Thor looked down at Mjolnir before actually shrugging and handing it over.

    "OH, MY GODS!" Clint and Tony screamed, making Percy jump.

    "What?" Percy asked.

    "You... I... You... Oh, my gods," Tony stuttered, pointing at him.

    "What?" Percy repeated, now looking annoyed.

    "The hammer," Was all Clint could choke out.

    Percy looked down at it before looking at Thor's slightly widened eyes with a shrug, "It's lighter than it looks."

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