Finally you came into my life 🤍

Chapter 2 ~ The first mission

After an hour we arrived at the crime scene. There were already few Agents there guarding the room.
The four bodies were covered and Director Fury told me to come closer. I kneeled next to the first body and I revealed his face. The sight terrified me, but I wasn’t gonna scream and make fool of myself. 

“Give her some space, gentelmen.” Dr Banner said and I started examining the bodies.

Few minutes later, Steve kneeled near me.
‘Are you ok?”
“Yeah, though it’s very difficult to understand what happened. The Agents were here the whole evening and probably the crime happened beteen 12 and 3 at night. Probably after 1 minute they died from suffocation.”
‘That fast?” He asked confused.
“That’s what troubles me. When I’ll have them in my lab, I’ll be more sure. And it will take me few days to find out who is who.”
“Sure. I’ll go check the perimeter.”

After 2 hours I was started getting disappointed. Nothing was making sense.
“If we could find the grenade it will be easier. I would give it to Stark and he would know what to do.” Director Fury said. 
“Where is Steve?” Dr Banner asked worried.
“He told me that he will check the perimeter.” I said as I was taking off the gloves.
“Two hours?” Director Fury asked.
“I’ll go find him.” I said. “Besides, you need to take the bodies to my lab.” I got up and went outside.
“Captain Rogers?” I shouted, but nothing.

Ten minutes later I found him standing still and looking at the ground.
“Captain Rogers?! Oh thank God.” I was stepping closer, but he stopped me.
“No! Stay back.” He ordered me.
“Everyone is looking for you. What are you looking at?”
“I think I found the grenade.” I widen my eyes.
“Captain Rogers, please, step back. Maybe it’s still active.” I begged him.
“Go and bring Dr Banner and Fury.” I nodded.

Few seconds later we found him all together.
“Dr Banner, y/n, very carefully take the grenade and go to the Quinjet.” Fury said and I widen my eyes. “What? Go!” I looked at Br Banner who gently push me.
“Are you crazy, Fury? It's still dangerous. We need to examine it very carefully.” Steve said.
“We don’t have time, Rogers. We need to take it to Stark.”

I was about to carry it, wearing gloves and putting my special glasses, but Steve held my arm. I looked at him shocked.
“I’ll do it with Banner.” I took a breath.
“The order was for me, Captain.” He looked at me. “I am the scientist and I’ll take it to the lab.” I said and he let me go.

Furious, he left and went back to the Quinjet. I shook my head and continued my job.
Finally, at midnight we arrived at the Avengers Facilities.
I was shocked of how beautiful their home was.

When we finally landed, Agent Barton and Agent Romanoff took the bodies to the lab.
“Trust me. Here our job will be easier.” Dr Banner told me.
“Great. I’ll come again tomorrow.”
“Where are you going at this hour?” he asked me.
“Ehm... to my home?” I told him.
“At this hour you won’t go anywhere, and besides you are tired. You’ll sleep here.”
“What?! I can’t sleep here.”
“Why not?”
“This is the Avengers’ home.”
“Oh come on!”
“And besides, I don’t have clothes with me or anything.”
“Wanda will help you in anything you want.”
“Wanda, as... Scarlet Witch?” he chuckled.
“You’re a fan I see.” I smiled back. “You have the same age. She will give you pjs and anything you need. Come on. It’s late.” he showed me my room. I was amazed by how big this place was.

I went where Dr Banner told me that I will find Wanda and indeed, she was waiting for me in her room.
"Y/n, right? Hi! Bruce told me that you need help. Here, take these. I believe it's enough." She smiled at me.
"Thank you so much. Sorry for the trouble, but Dr Banner insisted to sleep here." She giggled.
"Don't worry! The guests room is in the second floor." I said good night to her and went to the elevator.

While I was waiting, I heard footsteps and someone calling my name. I turned my head and I saw him. My heart immediately started beating faster and faster and my palms started sweating.
"Captain Rogers." I simply said.
"You're heading to the guests room?" I nodded. "Let me accompany you. My room is across the hall."
"Sure. Thank you." We entered the elevator and there was an akward silence. Come on y/n! Say something.
"I... uh... I wanted to tell you I'm sorry for my behavior. I know that with my words you may think that I find you useless, but it's not like that." He told me, looking at me with regret in his beautiful blue eyes.
"Oh, no, no! I never thought of that. Don't mention it, Captain. I understand you worry for your team, but believe me. I can handle myself." He smiled at me.
"I know that. And please, just call me Steve."
"Oh, I'll try." I smiled and I was pretty sure I was blushing.

Finally I was outside of my room for tonight.
"Thank you for the company."
"Of course! Get some rest. You need it after today." He told me. "Goodnight Captain Rogers." He gave me a look. "Sorry, I mean... Steve." He smiled and it felt so right to tell his name."Goodnight, y/n." He entered to his room and I took a breath. My name sounds good when he spells it.

The next morning I woke up by a knock on my door.
I checked at my phone and I saw that it was 10.
"Shit!" I quickly got up and opened the door and I cursed under my breath when I saw Steve in my door.
"Hey, y/n. Good Morning, sleeping beauty." He smirked and I blushed at the nickname.
"Uhm, yeah I know. I'm coming right now to continue my job and--"
"Whoah there, relax. I just came to asked you if you want breakfast. Bruce and Wanda are waiting for you." He chuckled.
"Oh. Yeah I'm coming right away." He smiled and I closed the door. I checked myself at the mirror and I did a grimace.
"Oh my God! He saw me like this?" I facepalmed myself.

After 15 minutes I was in the kitchen, looking much better. "Good morning, sleepy head." Mr Stark said.
"Good morning everyone." I said and I took a seat next to Wanda.
"Good morning." She smiled. "Did you sleep well?"
"Yeah, thanks a lot." Dr Banner gave me a cup of coffee and eggs with bacon. I smiled at him.

Then Steve came in with two other men, laughing. When they looked at me they stopped.
"Guys this is my partner in crime, literally..." he smirked at me and I giggled "y/n." Dr Banner said to them.
"Sam Wilson." We shook hands.
"Nice to meet you." I smiled.
"Our new criminologist, right?" He asked and I nodded. "Bucky Barnes." The brunette guy smiled at me. "Nice to meet you, doll." he kissed the back of my hand and I blushed.
"Nice meeting you, too."
"Steve lied to us. You're not just beautiful, you're gorgeous." Bucky said and I widen my eyes.
"Bucky?!" Steve hit him in his arm and everyone laughed, but I was blushing. "Uh, thanks... I guess." I said with a giggle. I looked at Steve, but he was looking on the other direction.

After I finished my breakfast, I was about to say goodbye and go to the lab.
"No, y/n. Take the day off for today." Dr Banner told me.
"But, I need to identify the corpses and help you with the grenade." He shook his head.
"No. Go home, take some rest and we talk tomorrow." He smiled at me.
"Or let's go grab a coffee." Wanda told me with a smile.
I couldn't say no to her, with that smile on her face.
"That's good idea." She grabbed my hand. "Bye boys." She said.
"Bye!" I said.
"Nice meeting you, doll." Bucky winked at me and I blushed... again.

Steve's p.o.v.

"You had to tell her that?" I asked Bucky furious, as we were heading to the gym with Sam.
"Oh, come on pal. I didn't say anything bad. Besides, what worst would happened?" He said as he took a bite of an apple.
"She would probably think I'm a weirdo, who talks about her all the time."
"But you are talking about her all the time." Sam simply said with a smirk and Bucky chuckled.
"I don't like her! I'm just... impressed by her spirit and her kindness." I lied.
"No, I'm pretty sure you like her." Bucky said and Sam agreed. "And what's up with her last name? Carter?" He said confused.
"I don't know! When I heard it, I lost it. I mean, I would know if Peggy had another sibling with her name." I took a breath. "Fate plays games with me." I said.
"Oh, come on, man. It's just a coincidence, that's all! And if you like her, just go for it. She seems like a nice girl." Sam said.
"Nah, I don't think she would like me. You should have seen how she talked to me yesterday at the mission."
"That's only logical, pal. You tried to stop her from doing g her job." Bucky said.
"I was worried. I was doing to protect her." Sam and Bucky took a breath.
"Everything will go well. Just wait." Sam told me.