DR. ROGERS: A Steve Rogers Story

FORTY

"You two have to sleep in separate rooms tonight." Natasha said. She looked at Steve and I. We were all out at the bar as a little bachelor and bachelorette party.

"But.."

"I mean does it really-"

"-I don't think it matters."

"Please?" Steve and I asked at the same time.

"Nope. It's bad luck."

I sighed. "It's one night. We will be fine. I'll just remind myself that you're on a night shift or something."

"Yeah. That works."

I glanced at Natasha. "I don't like doing the traditional stuff."

"You wanted a real wedding sweetheart."

"I suppose." I said and smiled. I knew I would sneak back into the bedroom anyways. I felt at peace with Steve sleeping next to me. Maybe it was a good thing that I was marrying him.

"Yeah. Well we've still got a few hours. Let's get to drinking."

———

I finished putting my pajamas on. My dress was hung up in the guest room I was in.

I laid down in bed, grabbing my phone. A text was sent from Steve.

Steve: love you

Me: when do you have the clear to sleep with me?

Steve: Bucky passed out in my bed.

Me: yikes

Steve: guess what? I get to marry you tomorrow

Me: no way.

Steve: I'm actually giddy.

Me: please come to my room.

Steve: I'd love to

A minute later, my door opened. Steve came in, getting in bed with me.

"Hi." I said and smiled.

"Hey gorgeous."

"Natasha is gonna kill us."

"She cannot care."

"Mmmm."

He pulled me in, rubbing my back. I rested my head on his chest. This was where I was most comfortable.

"I miss Ashton." Steve said. I smiled.

Ashton was staying with my parents in the very nice hotel we got them. He was so excited for tomorrow.

"I miss him too. He called me earlier from the hotel. I don't think he's even gonna sleep tonight."

"I'm glad he's as excited as me for his mom to get a real wedding."

I giggled. "I have felt like screaming like a little girl all day. I am truly so excited."

"And then a honeymoon..?"

"You are so lucky I got off birth control."

"I want a baby." He said.

"You can make one while in the Maldives."

"How about right now?"

"Mmmmm. I wish. But we gotta be quiet. If Nat finds out that I snuck you in I think she will murder me. Shes very into the traditions."

"Yeah. Well I've started a tradition of sleeping next to you every night."

"Yeah?"

"Mhm."

I laid back, closing my eyes. "We need sleep."

"Yeah. I know."

I moved to look at him. He gave me a smile.

"I just want you to know that I am super happy that I get the chance to marry you. You have been my everything this past year. I just cannot believe.."

He pulled me into a kiss. "Me too. It feels so surreal."

"I love you so much."

"I love you too. Tomorrow, the day is ours. Trust me."

"We are gonna have so much fun."

"Just you and me."

I know it's a short one, but the wedding is coming soon!