Worthy (Captain America/Steve Rogers Love Story)

Retiring

Charlies POV:

I felt so stiff and sore. I didn't want to open my eyes but a constant beeping was keeping that from happening. I just wanted to sleep.

Wait..my baby! Is he/she okay?! Is Steve okay?! My team! I could hear the beeping increase its rate. The sound and the worry was getting to me and before I knew it my eyes shot open and I shot upright.

"Hey hey its okay your okay" A voice cooed me, I looked over to find Steve. I wanted to jump into his arms but my body told me no. Steve pulled me into a bone crushing hug, but i gladly welcomed it. We held each other for what seemed like forever.

He pulled away grabbing my face "Everyone is okay, especially our little boy" Steve said as he put his hands on my stomach. I couldn't help but smile EVERYONE is okay and that meant everything to me. Then it hit me...a boy?

"What... how?" I said to Steve shocked

"Banner and Tony were doing tests to make sure you both were okay and they accidentally let it slip.. I'm sorry i shouldn't have told you" Steve said slightly panicked at the end. I was in shock yet again, we are having a litte boy. A smile slowly spread across my face. I quickly grabbed Steve and pulled him in close

"Our little boy" I whispered into his ear. This was the happiest we have been in awhile with everything that went on. This child is our light. We held each other for awhile longer before Steve pulled away looking seriously at me. I knew the look and i knew i was in trouble.

"How could you do that?! you could have gotten both of you killed!" steve yelled at me. I flinched at the harshness in his voice but he had every right to be angry with me.

"You were not in the moment Steve, it was either me or Thanos. If he ended up with them ALL of us would be gone now. I knew the risks but I also knew what Tony told me about this baby and the protection we provide each other. So i took a huge risk and it paid off. I can't live this life without you or our son. I either died trying or died not trying. So i took the better option." I told Steve calmly. "You have every right to be mad Steve, every right. But you need to ubderstand, it was me or him" I finished. I could see Steve visibly soften but I could tell he still held some frustration. He came and sat by me again

"I should be more prepared for things like this, you are a very stubborn gal" Steve told me. We laughed together then fell silent. Taking in the peace we felt in the world. During this moment the words came to me, and they never felt more right.

"Steve...im retiring" I told him. But he wasn't in shock, he smiled

"I am too Charlie" He said as his hands went to my stomach. I placed my hands on top of his and smiled. My beautiful family lays right here.