Wait for the Signal: A Royalty Steve Rogers Story

Four

Steve played with the loose pieces of my braided hair as we laid in bed. He kissed my temple. We were both in our undergarments under the luscious blankets.

"Steve I have to tell you something."

"If you are telling me you're with child right now I think I'll pass out.."

"No. I'm on my cycle. Your mother talked to me today."

"Oh heavens. About what?"

"She made a proposal about something. And I am debating on whether or not I say yes."

"And that is to tell my father so that you can marry me." He said as he kissed my neck. I hummed.

"No...it's more serious than that steven." I said as I pushed him away. He stared at me.

"What?"

"She proposed that she sell me off to this man she knows in Washington DC. And with that, I fake being his daughter. He's a duke, which means that you are allowed to marry me."

"My father knows who you are."

"Barely. She proposed that with tweaks to my appearance I could be unrecognizable."

He sucked air between his teeth. "And if it doesn't work?"

"If it does not work, Im not sure. But I am willing to risk my life for you. I know that this sounds like nonsense, but I have no purpose to live anyways. I have no parents, which means no land. I have no money. I have already lost my virginity. I am basically meaningless. So if I die, so be it."

He hummed. "That is such an awful thing to say about yourself."

"Do not get all rude. I am aware it is not a good thing to say. But it is only the truth."

"So you're willing to risk your life just to marry me?"

"Would you rather just lose me and end up with another woman?"

"No, of course not. But that woman would only be here to conceive. Which means I could still see you."

"I cannot sit by and be your mistress."

"So you are one hundred percent willing to do this?"

"Yes."

"I will support you. I just cannot watch you get hurt."

"I won't."

"Did my mother say who the man was?"

"Everett Ross."

"He is a kind man."

"So I'll be alright?"

"If he says yes."

There was a knock at the door. I froze. Steve sat up.

"Darling. It's mother.."

"Oh my gosh. I-"

I got under his bed. Steve put on his clothing, going to the door.

"Hello. Come in," he said. She walked in.

"Nice dress on the floor Steven," she said. He sighed, picking it up.

"It is nothing." He said. Sarah sighed.

"Have you talked to Elenor?"

"Yes."

"Is she here..?"

He hummed. "Here? Uhh..I mean- no I haven't.."

"Elenor."

"Mother she is umm...naked?"

"Are you asking me or telling me?"

"Nope. El...come out."

I crawled out from under the bed, dusting myself off. He handed me my dress. I threw it on rather quickly.

"Hello my queen. I was just leaving-"

"-sit down darling."

I sat down right on the bed. Steve gave me a little stare. I was frozen. Absolutely terrified. This was the first time that anyone had ever seen us in the same room after hours like this.

"So I assume that you have talked about my proposal."

"Yes. But if she gets hurt mother."

"She will be safe. I can promise that."

I played with my hands. "What if he recognizes me.."

"He truly will not. I will show you."

I nodded. "Alright. So it's settled then."

Steve took a deep breath. "I suppose. Thank you mother."

"As long as you're happy my love." She said. She went over, kissing his cheek before coming over to me.

"Tomorrow night we shall meet on my wing. The king is off to Manhattan as of just a few hours ago. So it'll just be the two of us. I'll show you how you will look unrecognizable."

"Alright.."

"Well then, goodnight you two."

She shut the door behind her. I stared down at my hands. Steve came over, rubbing my cheek.

"Look at me darling."

I looked up at him.

He gave me a little smile. "You heard my mother. My father is away. Stay here tonight."

"Steven I cannot be here...you know that."

"Stay...please."

I glanced around. "I..."

He pulled me into a kiss, pushing me back onto the bed. He swiftly climbed on top of me, continuing to kiss me.

"Steve...I'm on my- cycle." I whimpered.

"I'm aware."

I swiftly moved him onto his back, getting on top of him. "No more." I said and smiled.

He sighed, throwing his tunic off. I gave him a look.

"You're staying." He whispered. "My orders."

"You don't have orders.."

"You are my maid."

"Steven.."

"What? I mean I could stay in your room. It's separate anyways-"

"-no."

"Why?"

"Because. You have no idea how awful it is in there."

"Okay..so then get some good sleep in here."

I nodded. "Fine."

I got back into my nightgown. Steve got me in bed, holding me close.

"You sure you're gonna be okay with all of this?"

"I hope so."

"I love you." He said.

"I love you too."