The new Avengers headquarters is empty. I make my way through the building, my footsteps echoing throughout the hall the entire walk to the dining area. I look around at the little details Tony has put in the building. I quickly straighten out my skirt as I walk through the doorway. Sitting at the dinner table is Steve. I jump at the sight of him, thinking I was alone this whole time. He looks up at me and quickly sets something down. My eyes wander over to what he was messing with and I suddenly notice a phone.
“Since when did you get a phone?” I ask, sitting down across from him. He smirks and shrugs a bit.
“Tony gave it to me. He told me to get out of the past and join the current time period.” Steve explains. “I don’t know the first thing about a phone like this. It’s too complicated.” He messes with it for a moment before setting it down and rolling his eyes.
“Do you mind if I take a look at it?” I ask. Steve slides the phone in my direction. I quickly grab it and begin looking at it. “So what were you trying to figure out?” I flip through what Tony already pre-downloaded.
“I mean, most things really. I have no idea what I’m doing.” Steve explains. I begin messing with a few things and notice Tony already got a few songs for Steve. In the description of the playlist it says, ‘I might have gone through the old albums you have for your record player. I thought I would download those songs for you so you don’t have to try and figure it out.’ I laugh at the message.
“Looks like Tony already did a few things for you.” I look at the first song titled, It’s Been a Long Long Time. Without even knowing what the song is, I click on it, wondering what music Steve listens to. The song begins and the music instantly reels me in. It’s gorgeous.
“How are you playing that song?” Steve exclaims.
“Tony downloaded it.” I mumble, still mesmerized by the sweet sound of the beautiful song. I set the phone down on the table.
“That’s my favorite song in the whole world. I used to listen to it all the time.” Steve smiles and stares at me. His eyes suddenly meet mine. “I’ve always wanted to dance with someone to this song.” I suddenly gain a bit of confidence.
“Do you want to dance with me to the song?” I ask, our eyes locked on one another.
“Yeah, that sounds nice.” Steve grins and gets up. He walks up to me, putting his hand out for me to grab onto. “Although, I’m not the best at dancing.”
“I can help you. I’ve taken some classes.” I can’t help but look at him. He suddenly pulls me a bit closer. The mood has completely changed. It’s suddenly much more romantic. All I can now hear is the music. I wrap my arms around the back of Steve’s neck and he lightly grabs onto my hips. He slowly sets his head on top of mine. That’s how short I am. Slowly we begin dancing to the music.
Kiss me once
Then, kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It’s been a long, long time
The lyrics begin. The woman’s voice on the phone is soft and soothing. I snuggle my head into Steve’s chest, feeling safer than I ever have. I help him figure out the steps, but he quickly grasps onto the concept and takes over with leading. We move along slowly and lovingly with the music.
Haven’t felt like this, my dear
Since can’t remember when
It’s been a long, long time
I listen intently to the music, relating to it instantly. I haven’t felt this way in forever. Steve is the person I’ve loved for years now. He means so much to me. Suddenly he moves his head off of mine and looks up at me. My head moves away from his chest to meet his eyes.
You’ll never know
How many dreams I dream about you
Or just how empty they all seem, without you
He stares me in the eyes, a soft, faint smile on his lips. I can feel him lightly tightening onto my hips and then he slowly begins leaning closer to me. I begin to feel my heart sink into the back of my chest.
So, kiss me once
Then, kiss me twice
Kiss me once again
It’s been a long, long time
Steve pulls me into a kiss. I suddenly have butterflies in my stomach and my legs feel as if they’re going to give out on me. The feeling is wondrous. It’s a feeling I’ve never felt before. For once in my life I truly am happy. I wrap my arms around the back of his neck tighter. He suddenly pulls away and stares me in the eyes.
“I love you, (Y/N).” He says softly, but as if he’s been anticipating this moment forever.
“I love you too...” I mutter loud enough for only him to hear. Slowly but surely, the beautiful song ends and the two of us stand, holding each other, silently, wondering what to do next.
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