Remembering You | B. Barnes / S. Rogers |

Chapter 4

The drive back to Stark Tower was relatively swift. Steve was quiet, as was the music so you spent most of the time either trying to figure out your new smartphone or taking a nap. Steve opened the car door for you, as you got out he placed his hand on the small of your back, he always had a way to make you feel safe no matter what the situation was. You pressed the number 20 to go to the top floor, apparently some of the Avengers wanted to have a little get together to finally meet you. As much as you wanted to meet everyone your emotions were still all over the place from the museum. 

You heard the ding, signaling the doors would open soon, Steve send you a small smile before motioning you to walk forward, you could hear faint talking coming from down the large hall. Steve instinctively grabbed your hand tugging you along, you've done several things in your lifetime, why were you all the sudden nervous to meet people? Walking back into the large living room that you and Steve had talked in a few days before, it was now filled with people. All sitting around chatting, laughing even, Tony had sent you to a small smile. "Ah finally! C'mon guys sit." He patted the spots next to him, asking for someone to grab us some beers. You felt the tension melt from your body when you finally sat down, everyones eyes on you, the only other woman there smiled at you. Looking over at the blonde he smiled at you, "Ah, you must be Y/N, nice to finally put a face to the name. Rogers here wouldn't shut up about you when you were still out cold." You chuckled softly as you glanced over at Steve his cheeks now a pink hue as he drank some of his beer. "Steve you can't even get drunk why are you drinking." You ask leaning back into the couch, the super soldier paused for a moment before laughing himself. "I don't know it's the thought that counts I guess." He said honestly as he placed the beer on the coster in front of him.

"By the way Thor, it was not like that." Steve leans forward and places his elbows on his knees as he spoke, you've known him long enough to be able to tell he's embarrassed. Your eye's widened at the other mans name. "Thor as in the god of thunder?" Thor chuckled softly slightly "The one and only." He said arrogantly, Tony rolled his eyes at his comment taking another drink of his what looked to be champagne. "I'm Hawkeye, just call me Clint." He was twirling some drum sticks in his hands as he spoke, this was the man Steve was telling you about that would never miss a shot, which you found that absolutely fascinating. "You already know Bruce and I, however I'm Iron Man, that's the Hulk." You slightly choked on your beer as you looked at Bruce. "Like the big green guy?" You mumbled earning a chuckle from Clint who was sitting across from you. Bruce sighed and nodded his head, "Why is everyones reactions the same." Bruce placed his empty beer bottle on the coffee table in front of him, you didn't mean to upset him you just assumed the Hulk looked the same all the time. "I'm sorry, I just didn't know there was a regular man behind the face y'know? I just thought Hulk was like that all the time." Bruce shrugged his shoulders at your comment sending you a reassuring smile. 

"No the big guy has a mind of his own most days." He stands to go get another beer, the red head sending him a flirtatious smile. "How was your trip to the museum though?" She asked, getting a bitter taste in your mouth you nurse your beer and sigh. "Emotional to say the least, reliving some of those things is hard." You look back up into her eyes, a frown forms on her face as you talk but she nods along. "Thats understandable, I'm the Black Widow by the way, Natasha, just call me Nat though." Her voice was smooth, you didn't want her to stop talking actually it reminded you of your older sisters, it soothed you and you slightly felt more at home. "Not everyone is here tonight, there's a few of us missing but we all couldn't wait to get to know you more." Bruce said as he sat back down, the elevator dinged, the doors swinging open, your attention now at the man walking in an eye patch over his right eye.

You looked at Steve then back at the man who was now leaning on the couch near Tony. "Agent Y/L/N, I'd like to speak with you." You gulped at his words, you hadn't heard agent before your name the entire time you had woken up, the man stood to his feet and gestured to the bar, as you stood to your feet so did Steve, placing a protective arm in front of you. "I'm going with her." he breathed out, the man turned around and glared at him, "It's fine Steve, I'll be fine." You placed your hand on his arm and began walking to the bar with this man, he clearly was apart of S.H.I.E.L.D or he wouldn't have access to this floor. You sat down on one of the stools, the man taking the Bourbon that was on the bar for him to his lips and taking a large gulp. You sigh as you turn back to the others who were happily chatting once more, Steve watching you from the corner of his eye. "The name is Nick Fury. Just call me Fury." He said as he placed his cup down. You nodded your head to his words, is that all he needed to say to you? Really? He laughed softly shaking his head, "You remind me a lot of Rogers, no wonder you two were so close and still are. I wanted to talk to you because I'd like you to join the Avengers. They need someone like you, someone with structor on their side." He turned to face the others again, Steve now no where in sight as you did the same.

"She's not interested." You heard a deep voice boom behind you, turning around Steve was leaning on the bar, his arms crossed glaring at Fury. "Steve that's not your place to say." You grit your teeth as you spoke standing to your feet, looking up into his blue eyes he sighs. "Y/N it's to dangerous for you, no." His voice was softer when he spoke to you, he placed a hand on your forearm and gave it a light squeeze, he wasn't trying to be an ass, just trying to protect you. Sighing you shake your head and cross your arms. "No Rogers, this is my choice, I'd love to join the Avengers." You turn around to face Fury again, a smile of triumph on his face as he makes eye contact with Rogers. "When do I start sir?" You ask placing your empty beer bottle on the bar. Fury began to walk away back to the other before turning back around. "Right now." He said before sitting down by Natasha.