Avengers: Reader Inserts

Secret Feelings ~ Steve Rogers x Reader

Word Count: 3,050ish

Summary: You and Steve are friends with benefits, both with secret feelings for each other. You finally decide to tell Steve you love him, but it goes wrong.

Warning: mentions of sex

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"That was..." you panted.

"Needed..." Steve panted.

You two were currently laying side by side in Steve's bed, panting after finishing up another round of sex. It wasn't uncommon to find you two in bed together after a tough mission. Or any mission for that matter.

It all started after a mission that had a close call about seven months ago. You had almost gotten taken out, but Steve quickly swooped in and saved you. When you arrived back at the compound, Steve was furious. You both were in your room, shouting at each other. He was angry at you for almost dying and you are angry at him for being angry at you. Before either of you were able to actually think about what was happening, his mouth was on yours and you were tearing each other's suits off.

You too were pretty close friends before, but that first night started changing things. For the both of you. You both started falling in love with the other, but were both too scared to say anything. Each of the team members could see the love you two had for one another. From the way you two started cuddling during movie nights, to the way you two patched each other up after missions. It was obvious to them and kind of funny how obvious the two of you were.

"You know I can read minds and emotions, right?" Wanda said to you after she caught you staring at Steve laughing with Bucky one day.

"Huh?" You turned to her, having barely registered what she had said.

"Your love for Steve," Wanda clarified. "It's so loud. And don't get me started on his love for you. I think the serum did something to project his thoughts and feelings more."

"He doesn't love me," you shook your head. "We're just close friends."

Natasha scoffed. "Yeah, close friends that sleep together. All the time."

"Why don't you just tell him?" Wanda asked.

"Because I don't want to ruin what we have," you replied.

"I'm sorry, Y/N," Nat started, "but what you two have is basically a relationship. One of you just needs to step it up and say something to make it official."

You sighed, looking back at Steve. Maybe your friends were right. Maybe you should just gather up the courage and talk to Steve. You were sitting there, convincing yourself to finally tell Steve, when Agent Sharon Carter walked into the room. It was no secret to anyone that Sharon was after Steve. The woman didn't try to hide anything when it came to her wanting Steve.

You watched as she made a beeline for Steve. Immediately touching his arm and forcing out a laugh to join with Steve's and Bucky's. Your jaw clenched, teeth grinding against each other.

"Your jealousy is rolling off you in waves, Y/N," Wanda warned.

"That's it," you said. "I'm telling him tonight."

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You had spent the day in your room, trying to gain all the courage you could before admitting your feelings to Steve. Finally feeling ready, you took a deep breath before heading to Steve's room. As you rounded the corner, you froze at the sight before you.

Steve was pushed up against the wall, his lips on Sharon's. Sharon's arms were wrapped around Steve's neck and his hands were on her hips. You rushed back around the corner, leaning up against the wall. Your hand went up to cover your mouth, trying to stop the sobs that wanted to erupt from your throat. Tears cascading down your cheeks as you ran to your room. You didn't even make it to the bed before collapsing into a puddle of sobs on the floor.