You and Me, Together (Single Parent AU)

Part 4

After that date, Steve felt like he was flying. Every moment he spent with you, he felt like he was flying higher and higher. He hasn't felt this way in a long time. He's been dating you for five months and he hasn't been this happy in so long.

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One day after school, Steve decided that he and Gracie should visit you at work. So they walked through the automatic doors, Steve ahead of Gracie. Gracie runs up behind him and pokes his back making him giggle. His giggle triggered her to giggle and their collective giggles made your ears perk.

You stood from your small office and rushed down the hall towards the lobby. You arrived just in time for Steve to ask, "Hi! I was looking for-" he spotted you and he perked up, Y/N!"

Gracie couldn't quite see over the desk so she started jumping, "Hi, Y/N!" her little head going up and down.

Steve chuckled as he brought his daughter into his arms. Gracie smiled wide and waved, "Hi!"

You walked around the desk and approached them, "Hi, you two! This is a surprise!" You hugged Gracie and gave a chaste kiss Steve on the lips. You looked to the receptionist, Maria, "I got them." She gave you a thumbs up in response.

You brought them to your office, "What brings you here?"

"We just wanted to see you is all."

"Can I see the aminals, daddy?" Gracie asked hopefully.

Steve gestured to you, "Ask Y/N."

"Y/N?" Gracie gave you her best puppy dog look.

You pinched her cheeks, "Of course my adorable little puppy! Set your backpack down and we could go."

Gracie immediately slipped her backpack off and ran out of your office towards the back without you, not even really knowing where the animals were. You and Steve laughed, but took this moment of privacy.

Steve pulled your closer, his hands on both of your hips, "Hi."

You smiled, "Hi."

Steve immediately pressed his lips to yours and you wrapped your arms around his neck deepening the kiss. Steve pulled away and mumbled against your lips, "I've missed you."

You sighed, "I know. I've missed you too. Things here have been so busy."

"Gracie's summer break is coming up."

"Mhm, and?"

"Go on vacation with us?"

You ran your fingertips over Steve's lips, "To where?"

"Buck's beach house in Malibu."

You rolled your eyes, "Because of course he has a beach house in Malibu!"

Steve laughed, "He's a very successful chef and businessman. Let him live."

You nodded, "I'll talk to my manager about it."

"Great," Steve murmured as he pressed his lips to yours once more.

You hear approaching footsteps and Gracie appeared at the doorway, "Stop kissing and let's see some aminals!" she exclaimed.

You both pulled apart and chased after the young girl down the hall and towards the "aminals".

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You arrived at Steve's place later that night. He Gracie made steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables. You sat at the table, "Ooouu. So fancy. What's the special occasion?"

Steve eyed Gracie and she giggled. He cleared his throat, "Well, not an occasion but it is special."

"Please, don't tell me you're going to propose," you groaned.

And his eyes widened, "What? No! Wait, do you not want me to?"

"No! I mean, yes! I do want you too, just...not now."

"So you've thought about marrying me?" Steve asked with a smirk.

You rolled your eyes, "We'll talk about that later. Back to what you really wanted to say!"

He chuckled, "Alright," he took your hand and held it in his, "Y/N, would you like to move in with us?"

"Really?"

"Yeah!" Gracie exclaimed, "Live with us, Y/N! You'll be here aaaaall the time!"

You and Steve chuckled, "Yeah. You're here a lot anyway and well, you don't always have to bring a bag when you sleep over. I already have a lot of empty space so Gracie and I were thinking...maybe you could fill it?"

You nodded, "Yes! I'd love to move in with you guys!"