02. Crushes
Becca shifts her new backpack on her shoulders, looking up at Ben and May as they walk her to the office to get her registered as an official student. Becca had never seen so many kids. She had never seen this type of building before either. The lockers and the tv's above the students on the walls playing a show Becca had never seen before. She moved out of the way quickly as students brushed past her.
"It's so crowded.." Becca mumbles, looking around as Ben guides her into a room, seeing the room she assumes is the office. Her eyes widen as the door to the principal's office opens, "Uncle Jimmy..?" She questions, looking at the principal.
"Sorry, i don't know any Uncle Jimmy, i'm Principal Morita." The principal introduces himself as he stands, smiling at the young teenager, "My grandfather's name was Jim though."
Becca's eyes widen, "Grandfather? Your grandfather was Jim Morita? Howling Commando to Captain America." She mutters, smiling slightly at the principal.
Principal Morita nods, "Yes, he was. You know your American History. I'm impressed. Not many kids your age make that connection." He says, smiling softly at the girl, "You must be our new student, Sofia Rogers."
Becca nods, sitting down in the chair across from him, glancing up at Ben and May, "I am.." She mutters, still nervous about the new environment.
"Steve Rogers's adopted daughter. No wonder you made the connection. Your father and my grandfather knew each other well." Principal Morita says, "It's nice to meet you, Sofia."
"And you as well.. I didn't expect to ever meet anyone that had connections from the second world war.. especially not any Commandos." Becca rambles slightly, looking back up at the principal, smiling softly, "I- sorry."
"No no, it's quite alright. It's nice. I'm sure your father has told you a lot of things from the war." The principal says, "Let's get you your schedule, locker code, and classes squared away. You're staying with the Parker family, correct?"
"Yes, she's staying with us until her father is done with his missions." Ben explains, Elizabeth Bryne, who works closely with the Avengers entrusted her with us under Captain Rogers's request." He states, his hand resting on Becca's shoulder.
The girl smiles fondly at the mention of her mother's name to the outside world. When the world though Mary Rogers-Barnes had passed away, Elizabeth Bryne took her place. The mother used her middle name and her mother's maiden name as her cover name for the outside world. Only those in the avengers and close allies know the truth.
"I see, well Midtown is lucky to have you, Miss Rogers. Welcome to Midtown High." Principal Morita states as the tv in the outside lobby as the screen shows a breaking news banner.
Becca's eyes widen when she looks up at the tv, seeing footage of Sokovia floating in the sky. The teenager drops her backpack as she rushes out to the tv, her blue eyes glued to the screen as she sees her family fighting Ultron bots.
May rushes to Becca, "Sweetheart, it's okay." She says, holding Becca close, "This is what they do. They'll be okay." She reassures the girl as best she can, then the aunt looks up, seeing her friend, "Ben!" She exclaims, "Liza is there.."
Ben looks up, "She never mentioned being apart of the team." He mutters, watching Captain America and Mary fight off bots on the tv.
"A new development maybe? She seems to be holding her own well." May says, watching their friend fight against Ultron's minions and saving the people of Sokovia.
Ben nods slowly, worry still present in his mind as he guides Becca away from the tv, "They'll be okay." The uncle reassures the young girl, while also reassuring himself. He walks them back to the office, "Sofia's concerned for her father and his comrades."
Principal Morita nods, "We'll keep her informed then while she's in her classes of any updates with the fight in Sokovia then." He says, "Anyone besides your father we should keep you updated about?"
Becca snaps her head up, looking at the principal, "Doctor Bryne.. And.. Tony Stark.." She says, "Please.. They're like my family."
"Of course. We'll inform you if anything happens to the three of them." Morita says, "Classes will begin shortly, you don't want to be late." He says, "I hope i wont see you in here unless you want to talk about the Commandos." He teases, causing the young girl to laugh.
When Becca walks out of the office, her body collides with another. While she stands still, the other person is on the floor, "I am so sorry!" Becca says, looking at the red head, helping her up, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, sorry about running into you." The girl says, picking up her book, "I'm Mary Jane Watson." She says, smiling softly.
"Sofia Rogers." Becca responds, smiling, "Good book?" She asks
Mary Jane laughs breathlessly, nodding, "Yeah, I didn't mean to get so engrossed with it. It just happens." She says as she pushes her long red hair behind her ears, reminding Becca of her Auntie Nat's hair. "You're the new girl right? Captain America's daughter?"
"Adopted.. but yes." Becca replies, smiling softly, but remembers why she's here in the first place.
"Must be cool, your dad up on the tv fighting those robots." Mary Jane says, "But i can see that you don't think it's cool.."
Becca nods slowly, "It is, but it's scary. What if he doesn't come back?"
Mary Jane nods, walking with Becca slowly. The brunette holds her locker into and schedule as she looks around for where her locker is, "He will." Mary Jane responds, pointing to the locker that belongs to Becca, "He's Captain America." She adds, chuckling a bit, "This one is yours. Mine is a few down." She says.
As Becca attempts to open her locker, a body leans against the other lockers, jolting the girl, shutting her locker slightly. Smiling when she sees Peter, "Peter.. don't do that." She grumbles.
The teenage boy chuckles, "Sorry, Fia." He says, testing out the nickname he made up for her. He looks over, waving sheepishly, "H- Hi MJ... Have you met Fia?"
Mary Jane, or MJ, nods, "I have, i kinda ran into her by accident."
Peter nods slowly, "Were.. you reading a book? I've seen you walk around the halls with one sometimes.. Not! Not that i watch you.. we just past by each other, like people do.. in hallways.. of schools.." Peter sputters as he attempts to talk to MJ.
The redhead laughs slightly, "Of course. But yeah, i was." She starts to walk away, "I'll see you later, okay Pete?"
"I- yeah!" The teenager replies as the redhead walks away. He turns to look at Becca, rubbing his neck with his hand as he glances up at her. He pushes his glasses up on his face.
"Why were you stuttering?" Becca asks.
"Oh, MJ.." Peter mutters, leaning up against the lockers, sheepishly smiling as he looks at Becca, "Didn't she look nice?"
"Peter!" Becca says, snapping her fingers in front of his face, jolting him from his daydream, "What happened?"
"Sorry, really. It's just.. MJ is kind of someone who i like." Peter explains, sighing, "She's one of those girls who's nice to everyone but is also extremely popular." He tells Becca.
"You like her?" She asks, "As a friend? She seemed like she could be a good friend."
"No. Not as a friend, more than a friend. I have a crush on her."
Becca hesitates, "Crush?"
Peter nods as he walks with Becca to their class, "You know like Aunt May and Uncle Ben? They love each other, but it started out as a crush on each other. Or so they've told me. When two people like each other more than friends." He explains as best he can to his friend.
Becca nods slowly, "And you like MJ like Ben likes May?" She asks.
Peter nods, "Something like that. Let's get to class, being late on your first day is never good."
Becca nods, smiling slightly, "I don't want to be late."
Three months later
Becca sits on the bus to Oscorp, smiling at her phone. She had just gotten a reply from her Mama after texting her. Peter next to her and Ned across the isle on the other seat with their friend Harry beside him. Over the three months, Becca had adjusted more in her new world. She had made friends with Ned Leeds and Harry Osborn, son of the CEO of Oscorp, the company their class was going to tour for a field trip today. She was excited, seeing Ben in his workplace was something she had wanted to do for a while now.
"Excited?" Peter asks, nudging his friend, "Uncle Ben's excited to." He tells her, "He wants us to meet his coworker too."
Becca smiles, nodding, "Harry? What's Oscorp like?" She asks her Asian friend, "I don't know much about it."
Harry shifts beside Ned, smiling at the brunette girl, "It's big and intimidating, but a lot of cool things happen there. You know Stark Industries is tech?" Becca nods, "Oscorp is more into the sciences of the body and how to expand what the body can do. And other cool sciences."
"Like experimenting?" Becca asks curiously, having first hand experience as to what experimenting can do.
"Sort of. My dad is really into how Captain America became who he is. Your dad is the only one of his kind, the super soldiers. It started from there and grew into what Oscorp is now. He's still working on the serum though, but not as much as he used to."
Becca hesitates, "The super solider serum? The one Dr Erskine created?"
Harry nods, "Yeah, you'd know all about that, being Cap's daughter and all. Right?"
"Yeah.. He's told me a bit, and other things i've heard from different sources."
"It's so cool how you're close with the Avengers." Ned states, "Like, what're they like?" He asks quickly, a big smile on his face.
"Ned!" Peter gripes, "That's sensitive for her."
"No, no. It's okay. It's not as sensitive anymore." Becca says, smiling softly, looking at Ned, "What do you want to know?"
"Everything. But what're they all like? You mention Doctor Bryne a lot, and Tony Stark, which is awesome but what are some of the other team members like."
Becca thinks, tapping her chin briefly as she glances out the window, seeing them drive past Avengers Tower, "They're my family. Honestly, Auntie Nat is tough on the outside, given her backstory, but she doesn't have her guard up around me and the other teammates."
"You call Black Widow, Auntie Nat..?"
"Yeah.. Why?"
"Awesome." Ned states in awe, startling Becca. She expected them to think she was weird, they had only known her for three months. She didn't think they would like her for her, but for who she associates with. Much like Harry, she's had to keep her guard up as to who she becomes friends with. The two have become close friends because of that shared connection.
"Doctor Bryne is really smart and really nice. She's been helpful with me since i was found in Russia." Becca says, smiling softly, "She knows everything and everything."
Harry smiles at her, nodding, "I've read some of her pieces, they're really good."
Becca smiles, "You want to be a doctor too, don't you, Harry?" She asks.
"Yeah, my Dad isn't too happy about it, but it's what i want to do."
"Maybe i could get you to meet her then. She's been looking for a new apprentice since Stephen is now one of the world's most renowned neurosurgeons." Becca suggests.
"You'd really do that for me?" Harry asks in disbelief, his ears not believing what he's being told.
"Of course. You're my friend, Harry. I want you to pursue your dream." She says, leaning into Peter, "Hey, Benji?"
"Hm?" Peter hums in acknowledgement, "Yeah, Fia?"
"You remember when you told me on my first day that you have a crush on MJ?" Becca asks, looking up at him, watching his cheeks turn pink as he looks at her.
"Shh!" He shushes her with his eyes wide behind his glasses, "Yeah, what about it?" He asks
"I think i like Harry." Becca tells him, "Like how you like MJ."
Peter hesitates, "You.. what?"
Becca giggles, pulling her knees to her chest and putting her arms in front of her face, feeling heat rise to her cheeks, "You heard me, Benji."
"Yeah, but you've only known him for three months." Peter says in disbelief.
"So? Aunt May says that when you know.. you just know. No rhyme or reason is needed. She said she just knew when she was with Uncle Ben."
"I- Yeah.." Peter trails off, not understanding why he feels disappointed that Becca likes Harry. He wants to be happy for her, he knows he should be. But he isn't, and he doesn't know why.
When they reach Oscorp, Becca jumps off the steps of the bus, walking beside Harry and Ned while Peter hangs back. His hands shoved in his pockets as he walks behind his three friends, not understanding why he feels like he's been hit by the bus he rode to the building on.
Becca smiles when she walks up to the rest of the class, seeing Ben introduce himself to the class. She waves at him shyly, grinning when he waves back.
Harry glances around, then looks at Becca, "Would it be okay if i did this?" He asks as he slips his hand into hers, "Tell me if you dont want to do it and i'll pull away." He reassures her.
Becca blushes, her hair falling in front of her face slightly, shaking her head, "N-No, i like it." She stammers, "It's different, but it's a good different."
Harry blushes slightly, nodding slowly, "This, doesn't have to mean anything right now, i know you're still adjusting."
Becca nods, "I appreciate it." She tells him sincerely, looking up at him, "Thank you for being my friend."
Harry grins, "Of course. I'm glad you're my friend too. It's hard to find real friends when your dad is famous."
Becca nods, "All they want to do is get ins, they don't actually care about you, but what you can do for them."
"Exactly!" Harry says, smiling. He knew Becca understood why he was guarded a lot of the time, her father is Captain America. She has to be guarded, even more than he does because of how well connected Captain Rogers is.
Becca's eyes wander as Ben leads the group around the different rooms filled with different equipment, smiling in awe as she looks at what the other scientists are working on.
"Kids, i'd like for you all to meet my coworker and partner in my lab work." Ben says loudly, regaining Becca's attention. Her crystal blue eyes widen in shock as Uncle Ben's coworker walks up to greet the class.
"Hello, children. I'm Doctor Adam Sinclair."
"D-Demmy?"
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