Triangle of Three

Chapter 20

Josies POV***

**two days later**

I woke up in steves arms. He has been sleeping in my room every night since we started dating each other. It's almost as if we have been living together already. I got up and headed to my closet to get dressed. I put on my regular light purple sports bra with black yoga shorts and my Adidas running shoes. I walked out and steve was gone... I looked at the clock, I was only gone for 20 minutes.

I didn't think much of it. I called his phone and it went off in my room. Just then my phone went off. It was just Bruce "What's up?"

"Can you come upstairs? We need to discuss your blood results."

"Ok, I'm coming up now."

I walked into the hall closing to my door and bumped into steve. He looked at me smiling "Good Morning, baby girl."

I fell into his arms melting like butter "You left your phone in my room just so you know."

He chuckled "I know, It's not like I'm not going to be back in there at all." I blushed "so ready for our run?"

"I am actually heading to the lab Bruce has my tests done on my powers. We can go run after?"

He strokes my hair then gives me a quick squeeze before breaking the hug "Ok I'm going to go get my phone. I have to make some calls real quick now that I think about it. I'll meet you outside?"

I smiled "ok see you in a little bit!"

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I walked into the lab to see Bruce looking confused. "Everything ok?" He looked up at me smiling.

"Everything is fine for now. Sit."

I took a seat and he brought up a chart well more like some crazy red bars "so what's going on and how do I control this?"

"So this right here is the surge of power meaning how intense your copycat skill. As you can see we can't even chart it. The amount of power you hold is increasing and incredible. Because your power is so high you are able to hold onto a set amount of powers at one time or you'll be overloaded, possibly die from power intoxication. Right now it's showing four at most you can hold for a lifetime. Interchangeable which is fucking crazy!"

He cleared his throat adjusting his tie "Sorry it's just your power has a limitless capacity it's really cool. We don't have anyone like you on the team. What's even crazier is the vials had no effect on you. They didn't give you powers they activated what was already there. Here you can see at 18 your full power is reached. But! At 5 you sped up the process by 11 years! Someone you met that day had firepower. Your time at hydra you came across many powerful people with powers and you absorbed them. Here though you were born with copycat and the electrical charge. This didn't make sense to me until I found out your dad is the son of Zeus."

I was struggling to keep up... I have always been a copycat. "I'm sorry I must be talking fast..do you want time alone? Of course, you do."

I nodded just as Steve walked in. I looked at Bruce "can you tell Rodgers I need a minute."

Steve came over to me grabbing my arms "are you ok?"

"Yeah, I just need time to process. I'll be running outside.." I got on my tiptoes and he smiled kissing me light and soft.

"I'll see you out there." He gave me a wink and I was gone. I got outside and started my run. This is a lot of information. Hydra always told me they gave me my powers. I shouldn't be surprised they lie about everything. The longer I have been cleansing my mind the more I realize how deep I was brainwashed. The whole design as a wife for Alexander was sickening. I need to find out more about my parents. What if the power surge was my mom. What happens if they bring her back? Fuck. I don't think I am ready to meet my mom. I wouldn't be able to look my parents in the eyes knowing they were alive living their best lives as their daughter was torched and turned into a killing machine. Who does that? Psychopaths.

Steves POV** 

I left the lab after the results. I cannot believe she has to try and understand all this. It is a lot to put on someone. I got an email on my phone. Josie has been teaching me how to use this dumb touch thing she calls a smartphone. I'll tell you what, this thing is smart. I saw an email from Joanna, she's been sending me houses for me and Josie. I keep forwarding them to Josie as well for her input. She will have about ten texts to go through Joanna isn't wasting time. Then again I told her I wanted to be alone with Josie ASAP. I want to get married start a family. She's everything to me. I have never loved anyone as much as I love her. Even Peggy and Dotty. They don't even come close to her. she really struck me when I first saw her. Of course, Bucky won. He always wins the girl. It's all ancient history though. She is mine now. I am going to marry that girl. Just then my phone rang. The number came up as no caller ID. "Hello, this is Rodgers."

All I could hear was breathing "Bucky is alive." 

I let a chuckle escape my mouth. I looked out the windows watching Josie run around the lake "Nice try. I watched him die. "

I heard them suck in a breath "He is alive Rodgers. I assure you he is on his way back to her."

I froze continuing to watch Josie run around the lake. "What do you mean." I didn't ask it like a question. 

"I am calling as a curtsy for your feelings. I am Sarah from Shield. Bucky has been recovering in Wakanda. He has overcome a lot, Rodgers. His only thought and drive was her." the woman paused and breathed a heavy sigh "He left Wakanda a couple of months ago. We tracked him to the compound but have heard no chatter from you all at all. We think he's just been watching her to see how she is." Another pause. I had no idea what to say "Steve he is alive, very much so. I want you to be on guard."

I was confused. "Why should I be on guard?"

"His arm is vibranium and his mind is clear. Every motion and action is of his own free will. You are with Josie. He wants Josie. Just watch it, Rodgers. I must go. Be ready." 

I had no idea what to do with that information. Do I tell Josie? We are happy. We were doing so well. Fuck. Why now. we are looking for a home to grow and be a family. Why can't we just settle and be happy? I walked outside watching her run to me smiling. God how I wish that smile could be mine forever. All I ever wanted, ran into my open arms. I hugged her tightly. She was huffing and looked up at me trying to kiss me. I chuckled leaned down kissing her. It was filled with passion and heartbreak on my end. She broke the kiss grabbing her phone. 

"Damn. Ten houses?!" she looked up from her phone all seductive. She walked over to me trailing her hand over my chest and looked up at me through her eyelashes "Wannnnaaaa go upstairs and look through houses while making love?"

I was so in love with her. The thought of her wanting to do that with me gave me the courage to tell her what I had to. I love her. She got up on her tiptoes and kissed my neck. Giggling she took my hand to lead me inside. I let her take me to her room. 

"Want to join me in the shower before we dive into houses?" Damn. 

I smiled at her with my hands in my pockets. I took in her appearance, her mood, and our memories. This woman is the best thing that has ever happened to me. "Josie, I have to tell you something. More so I know how to proceed with this relationship than anything.  I love you so much," I paused clearing my throat trying to hide the fact that I felt like breaking down. she noticed moving forward grabbing my hand. It gave me the courage to finish "Josie, Bucky is alive."