Genevieve's POV It's been a week since I met Pepper that morning. She's basically moved in already, it's just so much fun to see them together constantly. I've been around Tony too much, sarcasm is my main source of vocabulary. Tony and I have only spoke about 12 words to each other and he avoids eye contact every time we're in the same room.
It feels like we're strangers again, as if there was never anything between the two of us. I'm trying to move on and be happy for him but it's so hard. He seems to have no remorse for what he did to me. I've gone back to not eating, it makes me feel better about myself. I know it's not healthy but I just feel so alone.
Authors note: I do not condone any eating disorders or ways of self harm. This is strictly just part of a story.
I go down stairs to get my cup of coffee, it distracts everyone from the fact that I'm not eating. "Hey Genevieve" Cap kisses my forehead. This has become a daily thing, it's sorta cute. We've been getting closer since I haven't been on speaking terms with Tony.
"Hey Rogers" I give him a tight hug. Tony and Pepper are sitting at the table. They were calling each other cringe pet names, touching noses, I literally want to puke. "Get a room you two, jeez" I roll my eyes and sit down with Cap. Tony's looks to the floor but Pepper laughs.
"Why should we get a room when you and Cap don't have to" she raises an eyebrow towards us. I swear I saw a flicker of anger in Tony's eyes. He has absolutely no right to be upset. Cap put his arm over my shoulder with a bright smile, "Hear that Genevieve, we need a room." He thinks he's hilarious.
I could have some fun in this situation. I take his arm off my shoulder, stand up behind him, and whisper in his ear "maybe we do." His eyes widened, Pepper laughed, and Tony continued to stare at the floor. I gave Rogers a wink before leaving the room.
"So, I was thinking" I hear Cap come into my room and sit in my bed. I'm brushing my teeth in the bathroom. "Oh no, that's a dangerous act for you Cap" I mumble with toothpaste in my mouth. He chuckles and I rinse out my mouth before walking into my room, sitting next to him on my bed.
"Very funny Alistair, what do you think about grabbing some lunch?" I don't know wether him calling me by my last name or him inviting me to lunch was more strange. What reason do I have to say no? Not like I'm spending lunch with Tony. I really need to work on not comparing everything to him. "Sure! I'd love to! I'll get dressed and meet you down stairs" he nods his his head and leaves.
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I decide to teleport downstairs, yes I'm lazy. Who wouldn't be when they can go from place to place in a split second? Correct answer is no one. The only thing I see is Tony and Pepper making out on the couch. God, they disgust me. I fake a cough to get their attention. "Oh! Genevieve, so sorry. I didn't hear you coming downstairs" she gets off Tony's lap.
"I teleported so that might be why" I fake a smile. Tony looks over at me with furrowed brows, "Are you going somewhere?" If I could smack him right now, I would. He doesn't need to know my every move. I'm my own person. "Not that it's any of your business sir, but I'm going to lunch with Rogers" a genuine smile comes over my face. Maybe this was meant to happen.
"Finally!! Took him long enough to ask! You guys are so cute together!" Pepper runs over and hugs me. How does Tony stand her? "It's not a date Pepper, thank you though" I hug her back. Cap comes down stairs and puts his hand on my waist, "Ready?" I nod my head and we leave.
Rogers was in charge of the radio on our way to lunch. Guess what he plays? HARRY STYLES!! He's perfect, that's all he needed to do to convince me. Not only did he put it on but he sang every word. It was great. We arrive to an Italian restaurant and he opens my door for me.
We order our food and I notice him just staring at me. "Something on my face, Rogers?" I wipe my mouth with my napkin. He grins at my stupidity, "No, just admiring how pretty you are." Woah woah woah, alright Romeo. Is this a date and I just missed the memo?
"Can I ask you a question" I ask him as our food arrives. He nodded his head, "Yeah, of course. What is it?" If this isn't a date then I'm going to look so dumb for asking. "Is this a date?" I finally gather some courage.
Rogers took a sip of his drink, "That all depends on you and what you want Genevieve. If you want this to be a date then that's absolutely fine. If you want this to be two friends grabbing some food then that's okay too" he takes a bit of his food after finishing.
I like that he's leaving it up to me. I don't feel pressured to pick one or the other at all. The rest of lunch we just ate and laughed, I forgot about Pepper and Tony for the first time in a week.
When we arrived back at the tower. We walked to the door together with his hand on my waist. I go to open the door but Rogers holds me back. I furrow my brows slightly, are we not supposed to be back? Cap turns me completely towards him by grabbing both of my waists. He crashes his lips into mine.
I freeze for a second but I relax into it and out my arms over his shoulders. We kiss softly for a second before he pulls away, "Is it safe to say that lunch was a date?" I roll my eyes and chuckle, "Yes, it is."
