Into Your Arms

Chapter 2 - Falling for you

  Ayla had seen her life flash before her. She swore she was gonna fall, but this gorgeous man caught her just in time. This wasn't just any man, he was special somehow. She started to fall into his eyes until he spoke and brought her back to reality.

"Are you alright, Miss? That was quite a fall for a lady in a short dress." Steve says with a slight smile on his face.

"I'm fine, just a little taken back by what happened. I expected to fall, but thank you for catching me"

"It's no problem at all , Miss. You seemed pretty distraught being by yourself with all those couples over there"

"Uh- yeah I guess. I was just trying to get a drink and then go to wherever my friend went." She really was losing track of time.

Steve puts her down as she recollects herself for a quick second. The two look at each other for a moment, noticing the sparkle in one another's eyes. She wanted to know him, and he felt he needed to know her. There was something new and out of the ordinary here.

"Well, handsome, I don't suppose you can tell me what your name is? I must put a name to the face that saved me." Ayla says smirking.

"Of course, I'm Steve Rogers, and you might recognize the name but you can just call me Steve."

Ayla was taken back. This was the guys everyone was cheering for? Captain America? She couldn't believe it, he was such a dream boat when he was standing there by her.

"Wait, You're Captain America? It's nice to finally meet you."

"The one and only. However, I have been trying to stay on the down low for awhile, so don't blow my cover" He says as he starts to chuckle a little. He continues, "I don't believe I have your name though, so tell me, what's your name darling?"

She takes a moment to decide wether or not to say she's an agent. She did think it would be good to at least start with some trust. Also, she had already had a couple drinks for earlier in the night.

"I'm Ayla Brooks, or technically agent, I work for people doing the greater good, at least I hope."

"It's nice to meet you agent, or miss. You seem like a good person wanting to do things for the better. I admire that in a person."

"I can say the same" She says as she blushes.

Steve smiles back and then goes to speak, offering his hand out.

"Would you care to join me on the dance floor? One dance at most? I don't want to pressure you." Steve says as he built up the courage to offer a beautiful a dance, the last ever since Peggy.

"Seems tempting, but I must find my friend, she likes to party hard." Ayla replied but in a disappointed tone, knowing she had to take care of things.

"How about next time then? Promise it'll be worth you're time ma'am."

Ayla shows a smirk to before she answers.

"How about this, the next time we meet at a party, i'll dance with you, Steve."

Steve has basically been smiling the whole time. He takes in her answer in before responding.

"That's a deal. I'll see you around, Ayla." He says as he goes to walk away.

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Ayla heads toward the upstairs where the hookups usually are. She there sees Cassie there, red cup in hand, talking with a guy. He gives off good vibes for Ayla, easing her a little bit.

"There you are Cassie! You will not believe what happened." She squeals as she approaches her best friend.

"Did you finally meet someone? See I told you A, you would find someone and be happy." Cassie said excitedly.

"Thank you Cassie. I'm sure to see him around sometime again."

Ayla's phone goes off and she checks it to see an important message. It reads:

"Agent, I have news. The museum you just searched earlier has discovered a murder, and I need you to make sure it wasn't from any loose ends on your part. Report to me by morning or noon at latest."

She stands there frozen. Could the person she tried so hard to take down be back again? It's been a goose chase just trying to find him, let alone having to kill him. He's a threat, and threats need to be eliminated.

Ayla takes a moment before going up to Cassie to whisper that some urgent has come up and that they should go. She lets Cassie on in the things she does, so she understands. They both say goodbye to the guy Cassie was with, and head towards the the front door. As Ayla walked through the party though, she managed to see Steve one last time. They both caught a glance at each other and smiled before she was out the door.

It was time to see what was out there.