Aftermath
885 Words
When Thor entered Nick’s apartment, he was shocked at what he saw. Nick was asleep on the couch, three empty bottles of Captain Morgan at her feet, and several beer bottles are around the room. Dallas and Alexis were very drunk, watching Dear John, swaying back and forth to the beat of the background music. “Dallas, are you drunk?”
“Absolutely not.” Dallas slurred. “Just a lil’ tipsy, I don't get drunk easily remember?"
Alexis spread her arms as wide as she could. “Just a lil’.”
"Alex, you are sloshed. Shut up." Dallas pushed her over.
Thor shook his head. “I need my hammer.”
“NO!” They both screamed, Dallas gripping it tighter.
“It is our only protection!” Alexis yelled.
“The minions will get us!” Dallas continued.
“Minions? What minions?”
“The ones from the TV silly.” Dallas told him.
“Maybe I should get you home now.”
“No!” Alexis objected. “It’s tradition to stay all night. No matter how drunk you...” She then passed out on the recliner.
Thor shook his head. “Alright. You can stay. But I’ll be here to get you tomorrow.”
“YAY!” Dallas yelled. She then walked to the kitchen. “I need another beer.”
Thor quickly grabbed her from behind. “Nope. No more for you. It’s time for sleeping.”
“You’re no fun.” Dallas grumbled
“I know.” Thor laughed
He picked her up, bridal style, and carried her to the bedroom. “Sleep well you drunken fool.”
He kissed her on the forehead, and left the apartment, turning off the lights behind him.
*****
The next morning Dallas woke to screaming from the living room. She stumbled towards the sounds. Upon entering the living room she discovered Alexis trying to pin Nick to the ground. Alex saw Dallas and yelled “Help me!”
Nick all the while was screaming “NO GET OFF. ALEX GET. OFF. ME. RIGHT. NOW!!!!!”
Dallas ran over and asked “What is going on?!”
Alex answered “The cycle needs to end now! She’s not allowed to go work out.”
Dallas said “Just let her go, who is it going to hurt?”
“Its not healthy for a person to be at the gym all day without any food.” She yelled.
Nick, still going crazy, said “I need IT!!!”
“Nick, she’s right its not healthy for you, this has gone too far.” Dallas sighed.
Alexis shouted in Nick’s face, “You can’t keep running away from your problems. You will regret them later. Remember the...”
“I know what I regret!” Nick cut Alex off.
Dallas started in “Well first it was basketball, then it was Bruce, and now do you want to lose Tony? He’s pretty hot.” Nick finally started to calm down. “Okay now, let's just calm down and drink some whiskey-i-i I mean water... yeah water.”
Alex looked dejected. “Why is the rum gone.”
Dallas looked around and said, “I may have had a midnight snack.” There was a banging on the door “NOT so loud!” She opened the door and saw Thor, she smiled still a little drunk.
“Good morning girls. Was your sleepover productive?” Thor asked.
“No more than usual,” Alexis said, still struggling to keep Nick inside the apartment. “I could still use a little help here!”
Dallas sighed, said “Fine,” and proceeded to sit on Nick’s legs.
“HEY!” Nick started yelling. “Gerroff me!!”
Thor finally entered the apartment, the other two boys close behind. Tony looked shocked. “Why are you sitting on her?”
“Trying to prevent the most strenuous part of the ritual. She is NOT allowed to work out today!” Alexis stated, plainly.
“It doesn’t hurt any of you! What I do to myself is my own damned business. Why can’t you two just leave me alone?!” Nick started struggling again, and the two others held her down.
“We need to call in reinforcements!” Dallas shouted. The boys just stood there staring. “I meant all of you, idiots.”
The boys, realizing what was going on, jumped into action. Thor, Steve, Alexis, and Dallas all grabbed one limb. Tony sat himself down, and moved her head into his lap. Nick was stuck, and finally began to calm down. What seemed to her like hours later, her restraints were lifted, and she was finally allowed to stand. She was still shaken, since breaking tradition was not easy for her. Dallas patted her on the back, and Alexis gave her a hug. “Not to break the love fest going on, but we really need to get down to business. Bruce, Hawkeye, Natasha, and their kid will be here tomorrow, and I really think that we all should know what is going on.” Tony said.
“Can’t it wait until tomorrow. I’d feel bad knowing before everyone else does.” Alexis said.
“Fine. Meet at Avengers tower at 9AM sharp tomorrow morning. If you are late, you don’t get any info about who we think these people are.”
“Deal.” Everyone said.
“Go home, get some rest,” Tony started. “I’ll see you all tomorrow.”
Alexis and Dallas glared at Nick. “REST, Nickole. No going to the gym, at all.” Alexis started.
“Are we clear?” Dallas finished.
“Yes ma’am. Both of you.” Nick agreed, reluctantly.
Dallas turned to Tony. “You keep an eye on her, understand. If she so much as leaves her apartment without you, you call me. Are we clear?”
Tony saluted, and Dallas stumbled out of the room. Nick frowned at Tony, and said “You can go home too. I’ll be okay.”
“Not on your life.” Tony shut the door and pulled Nick into his lap to comfort her.
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