Twenty-Four ~ Chris Evans X Reader

Chapter 3 ~ Truths and Premieres

"Oh wow," I say as I smooth my hands down the front of the dress before doing at quick twirl to admire her handy work. "Karen, I think you outdid yourself."

"I know," She says proudly making me chuckle. "And when I finally get married you can help me pay for my dress as a thank you."

"Oh I will you can count on it." I say as I smile over at her right as someone knocks on the door.

"Good," She says and with a quick nod goes to answer the door. A few seconds later I hear Sebastian's voice and I walk through the doorway to see him looking like Johnny Cash. He was wearing a black suit, with a black button up shirt, and a black tie. I shake my head at him as a smile crosses my lips. He finally looks over at me and a smile fills his lips as he says, "You look amazing,"

"What this old thing?" I ask and he laughs.

"You can't say that when I was there with you when you bought it."

"I see why you picked it," I say looking him up and down with a raised eyebrow.

"What? You know blacks my favorite color."'

"I do, and I'm not complaining. You look great."

"And Karen you look gorgeous, why thank you." Karen says smacking Seb on the arm causing you both to laugh.

"Thanks again Karen." He says as he hugs her. She smiles as she looks over his shoulder and mouths 'oh my god' at me. I roll my eyes as I try to stifle a laugh. When he pulls away she walks over to me and wrapping her arms around me says, "He smells like sex and vanilla."

"Oh my god Karen!" I cry out making him raise an eyebrow in confusion.

"So I hope you don't mind but, I'm gonna crash here tonight." Karen says and I smile.

"Of course make yourself at home. I may have lots to tell you when I get home." I say winking at her.

"Oh right, good I'll order a pizza and make myself at home, and if you guys end up going to an after party let me know."

"So you can join us?" I ask and she smiles brightly.

"Of course, I would love too."

"I'll see you later," I say as I grab my silver clutch that held my ID and my cell phone. "Oh and if you need anything call me okay?"

"Will do, now go have fun." She says practically shoving me out of my own apartment. As the door closes in our faces I turn to Seb and say, "This is all your doing."

"Hey I take full responsibility for getting you back in touch with your friends." He says holding his hand up in surrender.

"Thank you Sebastian," I say giving him a soft smile. "I learned a lot and I'm not as upset as I used to be."

"If you want we can talk about it in the car?"

"I'd like that." I say as I loop my arm with his and let him lead me downstairs to the limo. The whole way there I told him about what Karen had told me and I even told him about my history with Chris. He was surprised at first but soon accepted it.

"Look you and him have history and that's fine. I'm glad you told me before I introduced you two to each other like a dumbass though."

"Don't thank me, thank Karen; I wasn't actually intending on telling you"

"Ouch, that hurts." He says making me instantly feel bad. "But I can understand why you wouldn't. It was before you met me and you didn't think you'd meet or talk to him again. Sorry I'm putting you through this."

"It's fine Seb, really, I'll just be civil and polite."

"Right," he says chuckling.

"Or I could just go home."

"No, you bought the dress and I owe you dinner after the premiere; so don't do that." He says smirking at me.

"Okie dokie," I say and he chuckles.

"Your Okie is showing." He says smiling.

"And that's a bad thing?" I ask him my brows furrowed.

"No, of course not." He says taking my hand in his. The Limo starts to slow and my heart instantly starts to race. He tightens hi grasp as if to help my nerves and I give his a thankful squeeze. I was not ready for this. My heart was not prepared to see Chris. After everything I had put him through I was most likely the last person he ever wanted to see again. "You ready?" Seb asks and I take a quick breath before I nod.

"Yeah,"

"Okay, let's go." He says as the door opens and he climbs out and standing up he pulls me out of the limo and I am met with a barrage of flashing lights. Shouts attempting to get Sebastian's attention fill my ears at an almost deafening volume. I hear a few calling my name and I give a polite smile as I wave to them. I stand back as he gives out his autograph a happy smile covering my lips. I loved Sebastian, he was my best friend and I think the happiest I ever saw him was when he was meeting his fans. I hear a couple people call my name and I look over to see them holding out pieces of paper and I look over to the volunteers and after a brief nod from them I smile and basically run over to say hi.

"Oh my god I love you!" I hear a girl yell out and I smile as I say, "I love you too."

"Are you and Sebastian finally dating?" I hear another person ask and I shake my head as I say, "No, we're just really good friends."

"Aw, but you guys look so good together. I can't wait for your movie to come out."

"Me either," I say and before I am able to say anything else I feel someone touch my elbow and looking over notice that Sebastian and I were holding up the line. "Sorry guys I have to go." I say with an apologetic smile. They yell out cries of disappointment as Sebastian drags me from them and to the actual red carpet. I stand back away from him as he answered so many questions revolving around the winter soldier, me and him, and our upcoming movie. I take a deep breath trying to calm my nerves as I look around. I could see so many famous actors and actresses that I suddenly started to feel out of place. I was famous yes, I had been in many movies, been on many red carpets; but nothing compared to a Marvel red carpet.

I start to fiddle with my clutch and then I did something I shouldn't have. I looked up the carpet. My heart stops as I see him standing there his eyes focused on me. It felt like time was standing still as our eyes met. He looked good; the last few years had been really good to him. I watch as a sad look fills his eyes and my heart clenches tighter. I immediately look away, wanting to see anything other than his sad eyes. I suddenly had the urge to run, somewhere, anywhere, as long as I was far away from here. "(Name)!" I hear Sebastian call and I look over to see him holding his hand out to me as he motioned toward the theater.

I quickly close the distance between the two of us grabbing his hand like it's the last lifeline in the world. "You okay?" He asks whispering in my ear. I gulp down a breath of air as I nod my head. I would explain to him later but right now I just wanted to get away from all the paparazzi. I let him lead me forward and then we suddenly stop and my worst fears are suddenly realized as I look up to see Chris standing in front of me, his eyes focused on mine. "Crap,"