Josie: Hydras Golden Weapon

Chapter 9

We arrived at this 24/7 diner. It looked like it was straight out of the '60s with the red booth seats and the matching bar stools that were attached to the ground. A big neon sign lit saying, Bobs Diner. "I remember these everywhere. Not bobs but similar ones." Steve was taken back. I realized no one knew my age I got really quiet maybe he didn't notice? Yeah Josie that's why he's staring at you like you're from Mars. Awesome.

"Um Josie, in hydra did they well... Ummm" he was stumbling over his words. How cute.

"Steve, they did the same to me that they did to James. I was on ice and thawed three times. I was 5 when I started at hydra. This last time I was thawed I had just turned 20 two months ago. I'm technically 86." We sat down in both and Steve didn't say anything. He wouldn't even look at me. So that's what I had to say for this man to shut up, damn.

To my surprise, he laughs "well I'm 109 so welcome to the golden years". We both start laughing and I mean I genuinely laughed. I then fucking snorted... I fucking snorted. Mortified I covered my mouth. To which Steve laughed even harder. I can't remember a time I ever did this on coincidence instead of on purpose to try to get something out of it. Wow, I really am fucked.

"Josie, can I ask you something else about hydra?" He looked like he was sweating. What is wrong with him? I nodded at him. He continues "well did you ever have or want or do you or..." I started to get a little annoyed.

"Spit it out, Steve! Please you're killing me."

"Did you ever have a boyfriend at hydra?" He says it so fast I almost missed the question. I sat for a second. I only got close to three people. Now that I think about it I've slept with people for information but never thought about a boyfriend, husband, or kids. How can I when I'm designed to kill? Who would love or want someone like me?

"Oh Umm it's ok you don't have to answer I apologize for asking truly." Someone approached the table I jumped and held a knife to her throat she looked no older than 16. Steve held my arm calmly "Josie this is the waiter.. she will take our order and bring us food" he turns to the girl after I release her "Sorry she's in training." Steve gives her our order and she takes off. Oops.

"Sorry about that. I'm not used to people just walking up to me. As for your question I was just well reflecting on my time at hydra. I have never had a boyfriend, husband, or kids. In hydra, it's not possible. Zane the guy who died was the closest thing I had to family. He's gone" I looked at Steve whose eyes had gone wide as fuck. What did I have in my hair?

"Your eyes.. your eyes are bright red.." he said as a whisper this man really needs a fucking backbone what's wrong with him. I closed my eyes and breathed out when I opened them I knew they were normal because Mr. Cool was calm. "I am sorry about that. We are not allowed to have attachments to people at hydra. He was my weakness. He called me his daughter before he passed. Good riddance though. Nothing holding me back now."

Steve looked like he was examining me. "That's no way to live Josie. I can't make up for everything you went through I can't even imagine what happened to you or what you went through. I can promise you now that no one will hurt you. No one will take advantage of you again."

Our food came. The girl ran like hell again. How annoying it was just a knife I didn't even take blood. Basic.

We sat in silence after what he said. How can he make sure nothing happens to me when I'm stronger than him? I don't understand his need to save humanity. It's fascinating. He could die at any minute and he throws himself in the face of danger? No powers except the serum of a super-soldier. I don't get it. He broke the silence "we should get going I'll go pay and we can leave."

I waited outside while he paid. It was a crisp night I realized I still had my assassin suit on. Zane would be so mad that I didn't take it off and clean it. Well, I'm dirty as fuck. Sorry Zane this mission is harder than I thought.

"Alright, all set. Ready to head back?" I inhaled closed my eyes taking in the night.

"Steve, why do you think everyone can be saved? Is it because of your friend, James?"

He waited like he was forming the words. "Yes. He was far gone and I brought him back why couldn't I bring you back."

I looked into the darkness "because I'm not under mind control. I kill for the joy."

He sucked in a breath. He laced his fingers into mine. "Josie, everyone can choose to be good at any time. It's taking the step that's the hardest part. You wouldn't still be here if you wanted to change. It's why I'm still trying."

I turned to look into his eyes. "Steve?"

He looked down at me "Josie?"

"Kiss me?"

He smiled "anytime."