Romanogers daughter POV (Toddler)

10

S1EP10

October, New York, Dept of Children and Family Services (Monday Evening)

*Nat and Steve head to the Department of Children and Family Services on a mission. Not a normal mission from S.H.I.E.L.D., this is much more important to them at the moment. Steve's heart is now light again; Nat said she wanted to get you back. Nat can finally come to terms with what she truly wants: to be a mom. Before the car even stops, Nat makes a beeline toward the building. Steve follows, trying to prepare himself for the moment he sees you again. They make all that effort to hurry to the entrance, only to find that no one is at the front desk. Steve spots a bell and Nat gingerly rings it. They look around, waiting for someone to show. They hear a door shut, the sound of clacking heels on the linoleum floor.*

D: Oh! It's you two, again! Hello!

N: Ma'am, we made a mistake. 

D: Excuse me?-

S: We're here for Y/n. *Ms. Dot sighs and shuffles some papers behind the counter.* 

D: Listen…children are not sweaters you can just put on for a bit and take off whenever you get too hot. They're a full time responsibility.  

S: We completely agree- 

D: She needs stability. You drop her off here while she's asleep, then the next day you wanna pick her back up because you feel like it now? That's not how it works. Either you want to be parents and are willing to put forth the effort, or you don't. *Nat leans over the counter; her gaze intensifies and pierces through Ms. Dot.* 

N: *whispering, holding full eye contact* If you only knew how much I wanted things to be different. If I could take it back, I would. *slowly* I made a mistake. And now, I need to fix it. *Ms. Dot looks down, listening intently.*

N: *softly and pleading* Please… *Ms. Dot sighs, meeting their gazes.*

D: Follow me…I'll need to get you two some papers to sign. 

MEANWHILE

*Natasha leaves your line of sight along with Ms. Dot. Now you only see Steve standing at the counter.* 

Y/n: STEVE! *Steve turns, his somber expression quickly changing to joyous and surprised. His blue eyes go wide and his goofy grin shows his bright smile.*

S: Y/n?! *He kneels on one knee and outstretches his arms. You run to him and jump into his embrace, making him laugh heartily. He picks you up and holds you close. You wrap your legs and arms around him, tucking your head into his chest.*

S: *warmly* Ohhh I missed you. 

Y/n: *muffled, sad* I missed you too. *Steve pulls away a bit, trying to get a look at your face. He sees you've been crying and uses his thumb to gently dry your cheek. He places a small kiss on top of your head, letting you know he's here…You're safe. You cling to him a bit tighter. Steve holds you closer, slowly swaying from side to side.*

Y/n: *muffled* Where's Nat? *Nat and Ms. Dot come back into the room as if on cue.*

N: *smiling brightly, relieved* I'm right here. *Steve passes you over to her. You practically jump from Steve, making them laugh. Nat holds you, laying her head on yours, eyes closed. She feels like she can finally breathe again.*

Y/n: *to Ms. Dot* I TOLD you!

N: *curious* Told her what, Y/n? *You absent-mindedly play with some locks of hair sitting on Nat's shoulder. *

Y/n: *matter of factly* That you'd come back for me. *She smiles warmly, then attacks you with tickles, making you squirm and laugh hysterically. Ms. Dot gives you a small sad smile and shows Steve where to sign the papers. You aren't adopted, but they are now your acting foster parents (until they have audits to make them official). Nat gently tucks a lock of hair behind your ear; you squirm and laugh.*

N: *eyes bright* Oh, you're ticklish! *playfully devious* How bout here? What about there? *You erupt in shrill laughs and try to wiggle away from Nat. She laughs along…then she starts to tear up. She's never held a happy child before…and this one is hers. This one chose her. She never thought she would have a shot at living this life. Now that it's right here in front of her, she can't seem to let go of it, and she never wants to.*

N: *soft smile* Should we go back home? *You nod, trying to clear Nat's bangs from her eyes, just as she did to you.*

N: Well alright then… *She holds you close as hers and Steve's gazes meet.* Let's go home. 

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A/N:
YOU GUYS! I AM SOOOOO SORRY!

Wattpad logged me out and I couldn't access ANYTHING😭 I FINALLY got back in and now things will be a bit better.

I love and missed yall. Pls forgive me❤