Forever and Always

Chapter 4

Steve sat on the couch as I walked back and forth in in front of him. "Besides the S.H.I.E.L.D. do you have any powers like shooting lasers from your eyes? So you live in the avengers tower? I thought superheroes wouldn't be able to leave. Do you still get tired even though you slept for 70 years? Oh my god! you're the one that ruined my car" I cried. "Doll, take a deep breath." I did as he said and I looked at him waiting for him to answer my questions. "I'm a super soldier so I have enhanced strength, speed, stamina, durability, and agility. Yes I live in the tower, we're not hostages so I can leave whenever there isn't a mission. I surprisingly do get tired and I'm so sorry about your car, I can replace it for you" I shook my head, "No... no I wouldn't ask that of you." I took a seat on the couch making Steve turn to look at me. "How did you manage to sleep for 70 years?' I paused before adding, 'I'm sorry I don't really know about the origin of any superhero" He put a hand on my knee and made butterflies swarm in my stomach. "I don't expect you to, it's okay. Basically I was trying to take down Hydra' I looked at him confused so he explained 'Hydra was an authoritarian paramilitary-subversive terrorist organization bent on world domination back during world war II. I had to take down this plane that was on a set path to destroy New York so I crashed it into a glacier and slept in ice for about 70 years" I sat back taking in all this information. "I'm sorry you went through all that but I'm glad the ice saved you" He nodded, "Yeah it was hard when they found me, all my friends and loved ones gone to time and I'm still here" he looked down and I took a seat next to him to give him a hug. "I wish I could say something to make it all better but I'm glad you're coping with it." He moved to wrap his arms around me. He smells like a bar of soap mixed with clean laundry.

I could sit here in his arms forever if it meant I'd feel safe all the time. Too soon, he leaned back from the hug, "it's been non-stop since they thawed me from the ice so bumping into you was refreshing." "Is it still?" He nodded, "Yes, without a doubt. When you found out I was Captain you didn't immediately freak out about who I was and instead still looked at me as Steve. You're something else" I felt my cheeks heat up, "Can you blame me. Knowing Captain America is a plus but I'll always look at you as Steve." "Thank you" We sat staring into each other's eyes. His eyes were so blue and so kind, when I first met him my gut told me I didn't have to worry about him and that I could trust him. Sitting here looking at his handsome face I knew I made the right choice, since finding out he was Captain America and talking to him about everything, I could tell he let his guard down and was letting me in. He slowly leaned in and I closed my eyes letting his lips connect with mine, soft but sparks flying everywhere. Moving our lips in sync, he backed away before things could go further. My eyes slowly fluttered open seeing him smiling at me.

I grabbed ahold of his hand and he immediately intertwined our fingers. "Steve...' he looked from our hands to my eyes before I continued, 'I don't want to move fast" he nodded in agreement. "Don't worry doll, I wouldn't do anything to make you feel uncomfortable." I smiled appreciating that he didn't take offense to anything. "So when Tony said you were smitten with me...?" I trailed off smiling at the memory of earlier today. "Does that mean you've been talking about me to all the avengers" he chuckled, "They know of you more or less" I pulled my hand away and brought my nail up to bite, "Do I have to meet them all?" Steve reached over and pulled my hand down from my mouth to hold it again, "it doesn't have to be anytime soon, but one day." I thought for a moment, "If it's important to you then I will" He smiled. "They are the only family I have so I'd love for you to meet them." I had to show him that I care for his needs like he does for me. After everything he's already done for me it's the one thing I could do. I stood up and he looked up at me confused. "I'll meet them. If they are that important to you then I will meet them." I can see the adoration in his eyes as he also stood up. "Doll, you don't need to meet them yet." I shook my head. "Let me pack an overnight bag and then we can leave." I started walking to my room but turned around, "I'm sorry for assuming I could spend the night with you at the tower, I didn't mean too...' he cut me off with his lips, "I'd love nothing more than having a sleepover with you" We both burst out laughing, as Steve followed me in my room. "I'll text Tony your address so he can send a driver." "A driver?" "I usually use my motorcycle but this will be easier for now." I laughed, "Motorcycle? you always walk everywhere like me." "I didn't want to scare you off, Tony has expensive tastes and most girls don't like messing up their hair on a motorcycle." I bit my lip, "I've never been on a motorcycle so I'd love to try" "Noted"