Forever and Always

Chapter 14

For the next day I kept myself busy in the common room. Eating, doing yoga, reading, etc. Currently wrapped up in a blanket on the couch reading a book and snacking on some veggie chips I was brought out of reading by Steve. "Baby?" I put my book down and got up to see Steve walking into the common room still in his uniform looking disheveled. "Steve! Oh my gosh? Why are you here? Where is the team? I thought you said you'd be back in a few days?" I cupped his face with my hands. He smiled, "I was worried about you and came home early, the mission was finishing up." I let go and gasped, "You shouldn't leave the team for me" He leaned his shield on one of the bar stools before wrapping his arms around me. "They're okay, I just needed to see you"

"Let's go wash you up, you must be exhausted" he nodded as we headed toward the elevator. "Oh wait your shield" I went to turn around but he grabbed my arm, "Just leave it, I'll get it later" I took a hold of his hand when he let go of my arm and started heading toward his flat. "I'll wait on the couch until you're done" letting go of his hand I took a seat and watched him make his way into the bedroom. I laid my head on the armrest and clasped my hands over my stomach and shut my eyes. It's hard to believe Steve would leave a mission without everyone especially if it wasn't over but he did say on the phone it was basically finished. It makes sense that he didn't come back on the quinjet since it would be easier for the team to use.

Not long after I felt the couch dip. I opened my eyes to see Steve smiling at me, putting my legs over his lap. He started massaging my feet and I raised a brow at him. "What?" he chuckled, "A foot massage?" he frowned stopping his motions, "I'm sorry" "No no it's okay just different" I closed my eyes again as he continued. "I can massage you next, you must be tense from the mission" "That would be nice. How're you doing?" "I'm good, so what happened during the mission" I heard a sigh before he spoke, "I don't really want to talk about it today" I looked at him and sat up, "You're okay though?" I rubbed my thumb against his jawline as he looked at me. "I'm okay, how many times do I have to tell you" I dropped my hand, "I'm sorry"

"Are you hungry?" he asked. "I can make us something, just relax" I got up and went to the fridge and decided on spaghetti and meatballs, something easy to make. I glanced at Steve while I prepared the meal, he seemed unsure. It worries me because he is usually very communicative with me. I haven't kept up with the news since Alice told me to stop so whatever happened with Ultron must've really shaken him up. I just wish I could do something more to help him out, it hurts my heart not being able to help ease whatever he goes through after a mission. "What's wrong babe?" Steve took me out of my thoughts, "I just wish I could do something more for you, sometimes I feel like I'm useless" I sighed, stirring the noodles in the pot. He walked over to me and hugged me from behind, "Hey you're more than enough. Don't beat yourself up okay" I leaned my head back on his chest. He kissed me atop my head before letting go and sitting at the counter.

"I hope spaghetti and meatballs are okay" I set up our plates and put his food in front of him. "Anything would do, I'm starving" Before Steve sat down he got us some water, then started eating as I sat next to him and began to eat as well. "So when is the team coming back?" I asked after a few minutes. "Probably tomorrow or the next day I'm not quite sure" I nodded and continued eating. I can't wait for the team to come back, the silence has been killing me. Having Steve back is more than I can ask for as I missed him dearly. After dinner I cleaned up our mess and got into my pajamas. "Join me in bed" Steve said, laying in bed just in his boxers. I stood by the bathroom door taking in the view. "You don't have to ask me twice." I got in bed and straddled his hips leaning down to kiss him. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me flush against him. The kiss was hard as if this was the last kiss he'd ever receive from me. Without wasting time he started pulling my shirt up and pushed me backwards so he was on top of me, "rough today I see" He smiled before his lips were on mine again, hungry for anything he could get. He kissed down my neck and down to the waistline of my panties. I spread my legs for him as he tore my panties off. He took his boxers off and without hesitation slammed into me. Taking me off guard I grabbed his biceps as pain shot through me, not quite ready for him yet. "Steve, that hurt" I mumbled as he thrusted. He kissed me as he started to speed up.