IMAGINE: The Avengers cheering you up during a hard time.
Warning: Low-selfesteem, insecurities?
AN: I dedicate this to myself since I’ve been feeling down lately, but I hope you still enjoy it!
The world didn't seem to be smiling at you. You had been feeling down: you had a lot of work to do, your collage teacher was an ass to you, and time didn't run in your favour. You thought that after that horrible week, you'd start the next one stronger. And you were wrong. Your work duplicated, and your self-esteem was now underground thanks to your teacher. That lovely 40 year old man, with an uncomfortable look coming from his eyes and a creepy smile, would take any opportunity to make a dumb joke about your looks, or make fun of your grades.
The Avengers, who were like a family to you, started to noticed about your humor change. They realized how you'd wake up a bit more early, without the need of that, with an emotionless face that basically said 'I haven't slept anything'. And your hands would shake a bit meanwhile you put your books in your bag. When coming back to the Stark Tower, you wouldn't have lunch with them, not even in company. You'd lock yourself in your room, and do all of your work while eating a simple meal. You'd come out three hours later, just to go towards the lab for a couple of hours. Then, getting dressed in your sport clothes, you'd head yourself to the training room, which one was empty at that time of the day. No one would see how hard you punished yourself training inside, but some members of the team would stare awkwardly at you while you'd walk to your room again two hours later, covered in sweat. You would just walk outside to get your dinner, not more than a salad or a sandwich, and you wouldn't be seen until the next day. Without talking to any of them, without a stop to take a breath, to relax. This wasn't you. There was something going on. And they were going to solve it.
It was finally Saturday again, and you could sleep until late without being disturbed. After you got up, you walked into the kitchen, just in a simple grey t-shirt and a pair of black leggings. Bruce was still having breakfast, and he smiled at you once you started to pour some coffe in your mug. It was nice to see someone give you a honest smile after two stressing weeks.
-How are your classes going? - he asked, after exchanging lazy 'Good Mornings'. You froze for a second, you couldn't really tell him that it was going okay. Cause it wasn't.
-Uhm, good. Lots of tests and readings and essays... you know, collage stuff. - you answered, apparently not sounding convincing enough.
-But are you doing okay, y/n? You seem a litte... distant lately. - But you looked away, just slightly nodding your head before finishing your coffe, and getting dressed for training.
One you arrived to the room, some of the team members were already there, exercising or practicing on their skills. You dropped your bad, ready to do some fighting positions. After what seemed like 30 minutes, someone came up to you. It was Bucky.
-Hey y/n.-he said in a low voice. You turned to look at him, and he had a worried look on his face, even though he was good at hiding it.
-Buck.-you answered, giving him a slight smile which he returned.
-Uhm, do you wanna... talk about anything?-he asked awkwardly, positioning himself in front of you, and joining you in your practice.
-Nothing in particular.-you said giggling.
-And... are you okay?.-he suddenly asked, his face almost touching yours, after stopping one of your punches easily. You started to get suspicious.
-I'm fine, Buck. - you said, with a confused look. - Are you?
-No, I'm worried about you.-he whispered, with a little blush creeping on his cheeks. You had to look away, his presence was now making you nervous.
-Hey guys! -you heard a voice behind Bucky, Captain America's face appearing.
-Hey Cap.- you greeted, separating yourself from Bucky.
-Cap.-Bucky said with a movement of head.
-y/n, you're training with us? -Steve asked. You were going to say yes, but you needed to be alone. You really didn't want to train with two perfectly fit boys in some leggings and a top. You instantly thought that it didn't look good enough on you.
-Uhm, I think I'm gonna go for a run outside. -you smiled at them, and quickly got your stuff and your bag, coverng your body with it while you left the room and leaving Bucky and Steve confused. They were starting to understand what was your problem.
After you ran around the city, you went back to the Stark tower. You wanted to let your mind travel far away, and do not let your worries bother you for a moment. But it happened to be almost impossible, as if some had been in your head all the time.
And, when you were greeted by a worried Wanda, you understood. That little witch had been reading your mind for some reason.
-I'm sorry...-she said, still worried, after reading your mind again.
-Just...why? Why did you read my mind? -you asked her- You never do that.
-Natasha had told me a few days ago how something was bothering you. Her and Clint were the first ones to notice. You had been distant lately, locking yourself in your room and barely ea...
-Stop.-you finally said. Many bad thoughts about yourself were now going through your mind, blaming yourself for being this dramatic, and making the team lose their time trying to figure out your problems, for being a bother, for being insecure. It was enough to make Wanda feel dizzy, and looked at you as if you were going to dissapear at any moment.
-I... I need a break.-you said, your voice sounded weak. You ran towards your room, passing Clint and Thor, who were sitting comfortable on the living room sofa.
You walked straight into your shower, forgetting about everything. You needed to relax.
There was no need to wear fancy clothes in the lab, so you dressed yourself with some black jeans, a basic pale t-shirt and a jean flannel, and took a bit of food with you so you could have dinner while working on your project. The laboratory was surprisingly empty, so you took as much space as possible, and started reading your science book, writing down the most important facts. Once you finished your meal, you got many different substances, and got ready to work. It took you a lot of time and concentration to make you were mixing the correct substances, and proving the different results.
After an hour or so, the smell of the different substances floating on the air started to make you feel sick. Your vision blurried just at the point when you were pouring a green liquid into a red one, and some drops slipped out of the glass container, and you quickly reacted.
-Shit.- you said. Dropping everything in the metal table, you ran fast towards the sink, opening the tap. You let the cold water hit your skin, and the pain slowly went away. You looked at your hand, and saw the little white burning scar that probably would stay in there for a long long time.
Someone opened the door, and you saw Tony coming in. He looked worried.
-Hey y/n, I need you for a minute...-he said, his eyes traveling through the room, and stopping at the weird mixting.
-Sure. -You said, walking behind him through the hallways and leaving the mess you caused.
He guided you to the common room, where all of the Avengers were gatehered.
-What in the world is go...
-Would you let us speak? -Tony said in a soft voice. You nodded, feeling completely unarmed while everyone was looking at you, standing right in front of them.
-We have noticed your behavior lately, y/n. We are worried. -Steve said.-You can count on us.
-We are family.-Clint said, making everyone nod.
-No matter what's the bother to you, we'll help you with everything. You need to know that.-Natasha spoke. She barely expressed any emotion with anyone, yet she had taken care of you as a sister, and you were highly grateful.
-Lady y/n, there's no one better to help you than us, I'm sure. -Thor smiled.
-We want you to tell us by yourself.-Tony said, with a sympathetic look.
And you did. You told them everything. You told them your insecurities. Your fears. You told them about your teacher, about your low self-esteem, about everything. You breathed heavy and felt your chest up and down, after you were done with your speech. Your head was pounding, you had talked really fast, hoping everything would solve as quickly as possible.
-Hun, you are...perfect. You, you y/n. You don't need to change anything. Not about your body or your mind. We all love you the way you are. -Bucky was the first one to speak.
-Oh love, you really are wrong. If you could see yourself from our point of view... -Clint continued.
-I just need your techer's adress and two hours. You'll never see that fucker again. -Nat interrumped. You smiled, it was impossible not to when you were with her. Her face softened when she heard your laugh.- Everything's gonna be okay.
-I second Nat's propose. Even though I could get him fired of his job in less that 2 hours.-Tony said, dropping his arm around your shoulders, not leaving your side as a protective father.
-y/n, you need to understand how important you are to this team. As an agent, as a person, as everything. -Steve said.- We got your back.
-We won't let you fall. Not again. -you heard Wanda's voice in your head, and you smiled. You were so grateful.
-¡Group hug!-Tony said, and everyone quickly ran up to you, forming a big ball of human bodies laughing.
-So,¿are we going out tonight?-you heard Clint's voice from somewhere in the hug.
-¡Mcdonalds! -Wanda said.
-¡Stark's paying! -Bruce voice said. You coudln't help but laugh. Moments like this made you happy.