Infatuated - (Fem Reader X Steve Rogers)

Chapter 3 - Rehearsals

I had requested more security for my students, in our building and at their apartment buildings. I own two apartment buildings down the street that are used for my female and male students. I have one woman named Janice who stays with the girls and drives them over and one man named Kit who stays with the boys. But now I was putting more staff in those buildings.

For over a week Bella wanted to stay with me during the day, so I had her stay in my office on my couch. I have been busy designing a poster and tickets for our upcoming performance of Giselle, a romantic tale.

Bella would sleep on my couch for most of the day, I didn't mind having her there.

As I was typing the summary onto the programs, my phone rings. "L/N's Ballet Academy."

"Where have you been?" It was Pierce.

"Busy. One of my students was attacked, I'm helping her with the court stuff. She's been staying in my office."

"Well I need you to come to my office tonight." He sighs.

"I can stop by at seven. I'm taking my student to her apartment."

"That's fine. Nice to finally hear your voice, sweetie." He chuckles.

"Mhm...nice talking to you too, see ya tonight." I roll my eyes and end the call.

"Ma'am? May I use the bathroom?" Bella sits up.

"Bella, I told you that you don't have ask me. You can use my bathroom." I chuckle.

"Thank you." She smiles and walks into my private bathroom.

I look over at the spot she had been laying at, I sigh and drop my head in my hands. She really did remind me of myself. I used to be innocent like her. I used to be scared like her. It only made me want to protect her more.

Soon she comes back and lays back down. "Bella, I need to go make my rounds and check up on rehearsals. I'm the only one with a key to my office, I'll lock to door. Okay?"

"I'll be okay." She smiles.

"Here." I go over to my mini fridge and grab a yogurt and a water.

"Thank you."

"Anytime." I smile and walk out, making sure to lock my office behind me.

I walk into each studio, spending ten minutes in each one to see how everyone is doing.

I stay a bit longer in Nat's class, smiling as I see our two leads practicing.

"Wait." I walk over. "Your feet needs to be like this." Nat joins me and we do a couple pirouette's and end in a high leap. "Point the feet."

"Thank you, ma'am."

"Thank you, Y/N." Nat smiles.

I turn to see Steve was standing in the doorway with a smirk on his face. "Your doing great, just watch the feet guys." I smile, walking out of the studio. "Steve, what can I help you with?"

"We have a trial date. Next Monday at eight in the morning. This guy is gonna get a lot of prison time."

"Good. Thank you." I nod, walking ahead back to my office.

"How is Bella doing?"

"She's doing better. She's been staying in my office while I work." I point. "Doesn't want to be alone during the day."

"I read about what you do here...it's nice. Some of these kids don't have any family...you take them in."

"Everyone should be given a chance." I nod.

"I'd like to come see a performance here." He looks up, "it's beautiful here."

"Well, we have a performance coming up in two weeks. We've been working hard for two months now. I can get you front row tickets for you and a guest."

"Just one ticket. That's very kind of you." He smiles down at me.

"Well you are helping me out so of course. I'll have my assistance drop off your ticket once I get them made tomorrow."

"Perfect." He stares at me.

"Mhm." I nod, biting my lip as I look aside. "I should get back to Bella, thank you for stopping by."

"Of course, have a good day." He turns and smiles. I watch as he walks off, tilting my head as I think to myself.

There was something about him that I was attracted to....but I couldn't figure out what yet.