Aurum ✧ Peter Parker

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When Happy arrived to pick up Ava at the end of the day, he found her sitting on the steps outside the front of the school. She held a cigarette in one hand, but a wide smile graced her lips.

Once she spotted Happy, she quickly dropped the cigarette on the floor and squashed it with her foot before getting into the car.

"You look happy," Happy commented with a smile as she shut the car door. She could hear whispers from other students nearby, wondering if Iron Man himself was in the car.

"I had a good day," she replied, placing her bag beside her and buckling her seatbelt. Her excitement was palpable, and Happy couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in seeing her so cheerful. He started the car, and they began their journey home.

As they drove through the bustling city streets, Ava couldn't contain her enthusiasm any longer. She eagerly recounted her experiences at Midtown High School, from meeting Peter and Ned to exploring the various clubs and activities she planned to join.

"And you won't believe it, Happy," she exclaimed, "they have a gymnastics club, and they're having try-outs tomorrow! I'm definitely going to check it out."

Happy glanced at her through the rear-view mirror, a twinkle of amusement in his eyes. "That's great, Ava. I'm sure you'll be amazing at it," he replied, appreciating her passion.

When they reached the tower, Ava bid farewell to Happy, thanking him for the ride. She stepped into the elevator, a mix of excitement and determination in her eyes. As the doors closed, she pressed the button for her floor and entered the master code to access her private domain.

Upon reaching her floor, Ava wasted no time. She tossed her bag onto the sofa and swiftly changed into her workout clothes. The attire allowed her the freedom of movement she needed for her gymnastics practice.

In the Avengers' private gym, Ava was greeted by the sight of the makeshift gymnastics area her father had arranged for her. It consisted of a padded floor mat and a low balance beam, but it was enough for her to practice her gymnastics routines.

She started with some basic stretches to warm up her muscles. With each stretch, she could feel her body loosening up, ready for the more challenging moves to come. After the stretches, she moved on to conditioning exercises, focusing on building strength in her core, arms, and legs. 

Next came the flips and aerials. She loved the feeling of soaring through the air, defying gravity for those few exhilarating moments. She practiced her front flips, backflips, and somersaults with precision, landing gracefully on the mat. She spent a good amount of time honing her skills, repeating each move multiple times until she felt satisfied with her performance. As she finally took a break and caught her breath, she couldn't help but smile.

Ava's heart skipped a beat as she turned around to see Natasha and Wanda standing there, clapping, both clad in their training gear. Natasha had a smirk on her face, and Wanda had a playful glint in her eyes.

Ava's heart pounded in her chest as she turned around to face Natasha and Wanda, both of whom were watching her with approving eyes. Natasha's applause was like music to her ears, and she felt a blush creeping up her cheeks. It was a surreal moment to receive compliments from two seasoned Avengers.

"Nice moves, Ava," Natasha said, her voice carrying a hint of admiration. 

"Thank you," Ava replied, trying to keep her voice steady despite the giddy feeling inside. "I've been doing gymnastics since I was a kid. It's always been a passion of mine."