Butterflies (Chris Evans) 18+

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The time away from hectic filming schedules and travelling is bliss, spending it with Chris in what is now our home in Boston. We didn't want a honeymoon, neither of us being beach people. We much prefer to hideout at home, especially as just two days after the wedding, the rumours begin to circulate. All because someone spotted his Avengers co-stars at a restaurant. 

Megan calls us and lets us know about the articles, wanting to know what direction we'd like to take. Keep quiet and refuse to comment, or to confirm it. 

We just can't have nice things anymore. 

We chose to not comment on it personally, however we had her confirm what people were speculating, just so it got them off our backs. Of course the fans were thrilled, the numerous amounts of Tik Toks, and endless messages on social media made us need to deactivate our accounts until things calmed down. 

It's nice to know people are rooting for us, especially with comments that are basically calling us the real life Barbie and Ken. It's a little strange to see just how obsessed and invested they've become. I don't understand it, but I wonder whether it's because whenever we have made our public appearances before, we've always had this sense of fun about us. 

Now though? We're just enjoying married life and actually getting to spend time together. Days are spent walking with Dodger, heading to Lisa's some evening's for dinner, we even go and visit Scott and Steve to spend a weekend with them. If anything? For the first time in years I actually feel like a normal person. 

Chris and I are simply spending a day just chilling and waiting for Lisa to come to dinner, when Megan calls my phone. "Don't tell me - the press think I'm pregnant again or something because they've seen me our wearing a hoodie?" I roll my eyes and look down at the Patriots hoodie that Chris gave to me during Super Bowl season earlier this year - and I still know fuck all about American football. 

She laughs. "No - did you get a chance to read the script that was sent through to you? Only I've had some calls and wanted to know how to handle the PR if you're going to take it or not". 

I bite my lip. Yeah, I read it. It was actually for Marvel, except I haven't told Chris yet. I'm still undecided as to whether I want to take it and commit myself to a lengthy contract like that. 

Getting up, I go to the bedroom and continue the call there. "I've read it, but I'm still undecided. They need an answer by the end of next week, but to be honest? I need to speak to Chris about it". 

"It's a very good role, you'd get a lot of press for it and so on. I know you were talking about taking these few months off, but as soon as they announce you as Captain Britain? It's gonna blow up. You need to be prepared". 

"Hence why I haven't decided. It's a really good role, good script - but it's six months away from Chris, and I don't know if I can do that". 

"I'll deal with the reporters for now, but you need to speak to Chris. Let me know what you decide and we can go from there". She tells me and we end the call. 

**

Chris is busy playing with Dodger when I walk out sometime later and pass him the script. "They want me for three films, but they're saying it could go as far as six or seven depending" I say as he looks at it and then stares at me in surprise. 

"Well shit, why've you been hiding this from me?" 

"I haven't. I've just been considering whether I take it or not. It would mean a lot of time away from you. I'm not sure whether I wanna commit to something that long..." 

He gives me a gentle kiss on the forehead. "Cam. You shouldn't feel discouraged in taking a role because you'll be away from me. We can make it work..." 

"I know, but I also know how much you wanna settle down with a family". 

"And I also don't wanna be holding you back from anything. If we weren't together, would you take it?" 

"In a heartbeat". I tell him, the excitement rising. 

He grins. "Then there's your answer. Married or not, you take an opportunity like this. I can always come out and see you while filming". He tells me. 

"And obviously I'll try to get home when I can". 

"Go call them and give them your answer". He tells me as I kiss him again, then going to make the call. 

This is big, even bigger than Barbie. It'll pave the way for even better things, but my only worry is whether it'll have an effect on me and Chris. Whether it'll just hold back us having that family he wants so bad. 

The answer soon makes itself known when I finally start filming within the next few months, and I'm not sure what I regret more? 

Taking the role, or rushing into marriage so soon into our relationship.