Strictly Business | Stephen Strange x F!Reader

Chapter 18 : Was It Obvious?

You have been sent to the hospital and have been there for a week now.

The team would visit every other day, with snacks and flowers. Wanda, Nat and Prue visited every two days. But Stephen was there from the beginning.

He never left your side. His stubbornness showed that he cared for once but stubbornness is stubbornness, it was still annoying.

"You know, you care about her. Like a lot" Prue comments as she sits over at a couch "It's really obvious isn't it" Stephen chuckles airily "She cares about you too" She smiles softly at the Sorcerer "Is that a guess or are you serious?"

"Yeah, I'm serious. In fact, I'm sure she does"

A comforting silence passed by, Stephen appreciated Prue's company. She was the third closest friend he could have, the other two being Y/n and Wong

"You should tell her" Prue speaks up once again "What?" Stephen's brows begin to furrow "Tell her you like her" Prue shrugs

"You can't say that and then shrug right after, it's not that easy" He retorts

"So? Nothing is easy and yet here we are, trying over and over again" She gestures to the air, indicating that everyone has the potential to keep trying until it is right.

She spoke with honesty.

And she was. Stephen knew that she was right. But why was he scared?

Is it the thought of losing you as a friend if everything went downhill? Maybe the future scared him.

But who wasn't scared of the future?

"Just stop asking questions and kiss her you fool" Prue stops Stephen from over thinking "She likes you a lot. And it's gonna work out in the end, trust me" Prue winks over to the readers before packing up her things "I have to go now, Bucky and I were planning on buying Christmas decor for the tower" She slings her bag over her shoulder "Christmas decor? November just began" Once again, Prue shrugs at Stephens remark before waving goodbye and leaving the room

~~~

Another week passes and you still haven't woken up. Stephen was getting even more worried than before.

You on the other hand, you were in "paradise".

Ever since you got shot, your brain had tried to stop you from worrying, it had trapped you inside a daydream.

"I'm so bored" You lay down on the cold grass as wind brushes over you. The sun shines, sitting on its throne, ruling the sky. You noticed that it never set, it never moved. Which made you aware that this isn't real "How am I going to get out of here" You breathe out, you don't even know what day it is since the damn sun won't set.

Soon you feel a hand touch yours, but you turn to see no one "What the hell...?"

Stephen sits at the same place he has been, he had been convinced to take a break but he only did that to freshen up, he went back to you right after.

"Y/n, please. Wake up"

The voice echoes through your head, you stand up as you see clouds form up above.

You were getting worried again and your brain can't seem to handle it "Stephen?" You take slow steps, moving forward. The sky begins to get darker and darker.

You continue to walk, hoping to see something or someone.

Stephen feels your hand twitch

"Y/n?"

"Stephen!" You begin to run faster, hearing his voice was such a relief. Soon you were sprinting but you stop at the sight infront of you.

A cliff overseeing the horizon of nothingness.

But the wind spoke 'Take a leap of faith' It repeats over and over 'Jump'

~~~

Your eyes flutter, adjusting to the bright light and white walls of the room "Y/n, thank God" Stephen embraces you, not too tightly.

"What happened?" You ask as you hug back softly

"You've been out for almost three weeks now"

You run your hand through your hair "I'll call someone" He stands up to push a button.

~~~

Nurses and a Doctor enter and quickly do a check up. After finishing, you turn to Stephen "What happened while I was, you know" You gesture to the bed "The company is fine, Vernon took over for a while with Jack's help. Cayenne is at home with Wong, as much to his dismay" He walks over to you, holding your hand softly "I felt that" You comment "Yeah, I mean, you're awake now-"

"No, like when I was unconscious. I felt your hand touching mine everytime" You breathe out, realizing slowly "Y/n, I have to tell you something" Stephen takes a glance at the window, taking his time to keep his breathing steady "We've been friends for a while now, and don't get me wrong, it's been great but I think... I-" You cut him off quickly, letting his face turn to you and engulfing his lips with your own.

It was exactly how you imagined. All those times you wished to kiss him, hug him so close he wouldn't leave, just him and you. Finally together.

Stephen was caught off guard. But soon melts into the kiss as well.

It felt blissful. And ignorant bliss. Disregarding the outside world just to fully experience this extraordinary moment. A moment where you wish you could keep a polaroid picture of.

A moment you'd keep in a secret locket, forever close to your hearts.

You pull away with a grin "Didn't know that a kiss from prince charming was what i needed" You tease and he rolls his eyes "You just ruined the moment" You burst out in laughter as Stephen chuckles "Okay, here. After I get out of here, we can go on a date. Whatever and wherever you want" You cup his cheek and he lays his hand on yours in return "Alright" He smiles, you kiss him on the cheek and you hear a knock on the door.

Stephen walks over to the door to open it "Hey Stephanie, I'm just here to-" Prue looks over to you and her eyes widen at the sight of your very awake self "Oh my God, Y/n!" She hands the plastic bags over to Stephen and quickly embraces you "Yes, please hug me where it hurts"

"Goddamn, I missed your snarky ass"