Wait for the Signal: A Royalty Steve Rogers Story

Twenty-four*

Laura was a month and a half old. She was perfect. Everything that Steve and I could ever ask for.

I came into Steve's office with our baby in hand. Bucky was in there as well. They both had wine.

"Hello." I said.

"Hi. How are my best girls?"

"We are great. How are you two?"

"Mmm. Surviving." Bucky said.

"Where's Nat, James?"

"Gardens I suppose. She's always off."

All of the avengers were here. It was nice to have company. I feel as though all I've done is spent time with my baby.

I tried my best to only let the Nannie's take care of Laura at night. During the day she was my duty. I would not let her be raised by someone who was not me through every single day.

"Well I am gonna go visit her."

"Okay. You want me to take Laura for a bit?" Steve asked.

"Would you?"

"Yeah." He said. He stood up and took her. She had been sleeping on me. She stirred awake. I smiled as she rested on Steve.

"Go relax. Go eat something. God you never eat these days."

"I eat three meals. Thank you."

I walked out, stopping at the kitchen. All I found was bread.

I grabbed some, taking a bite. I could just cook for myself. I don't know if I would end up getting into some trouble though.

I just decided to eat the bread. Once I was done I went outside, finding Natasha. She was up the hills with an archery set. She smiled as she saw me.

"You've got no child with you."

"Steve's taking her. He wanted me to get out."

"You need it. Here." She said as she handed me the bow. I aimed, hitting towards the middle.

"Gosh princess. You've got talent."

I smiled, handing it back to her. I needed this. I just needed to relax.

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Laura was down for the night. I was quietly folding linens. Steve was in bed already.

"El."

"Mhm." I said as I put the linens in the closet. My hair was in its braid. I had my night gown on as well as my robe.

"Are you healed?"

I smiled. "Yes Steven."

"If you do not wish to I understand but."

I got in bed, getting on his lap. He took a deep breath.

"You have no idea how much I have missed you."

He pulled me into a kiss. I slid my hands onto his chest, feeling the skin under his tunic. He flipped us over, moving me onto my back.

His kisses were warm. I needed this. I needed him.

"Mmm. Just...be careful though."

"I'll ease into it. Trust me."

I nodded. "Alright."

He moved my robe off, moving my nightgown off next. I helped him with his tunic.

Once we were naked he gave me a little smile. "I'll be gentle. I promise."

"Yeah."

"Do you want me to start..?"

"Yes."

He moved to kiss me one more time. I felt his hand move down, rubbing that little bundle of nerves. He kissed my neck as he did. I set my hand on the back of his neck, holding him close.

"Okay..."

Steve sat up, getting his cock lined up. I held his arm, just watching him.

He carefully inched in. I just watched. I still hadn't lost all of the weight from the baby, but I don't think it mattered.

"You okay?"

"Mhm. It's just fine." I said. I really did not feel any discomfort. I just felt relief.

He let me settle for a bit before starting to move. I closed my eyes. I needed this. So awfully bad.

He moved his head into the crook of my neck. I rubbed his back as he moved so gently, yet so perfectly.

"Fuck...Steve-"

He must've liked that from the way his pace quickened. I smiled to myself.

He sat up, starting to quicken his pace more. "Good?"

"Yeah." I whispered.

He packed my lips. I missed this entire feeling. I felt whole again. I felt loved. Not that I didn't before, but he makes me feel unconditionally loved.

After a while we were both close. I held his waist as he slammed into me a few times.

"Steve I-"

I came all over him. A split second later he pulled out, finishing on my stomach.

"Shit. Oh my..."

Steve rested back on the back of his legs. Watching him look like this made me want him hundreds more times tonight.

"Here. Stay still." Steve whispered. He put his tunic and undergarments on, going to get a cloth with water on it. He came over, wiping his mess off.

"Thank you." I whispered. He blushed, smiling.

"I love you." He said. He handed me my nightgown. I slipped it on. He got into bed beside me.

"Come here." He whispered. He pulled me close. I rested my head on his chest, kissing his neck.

"How have you truly been since having Laura?" Steve asked. "I don't think I've ever asked that."

"It's been alright. It's just a different feeling. I don't know sometimes I get sad looking at her. I feel as though I did something wrong."

"Why?"

"I mean at the end of the day I am a fake."

"That does not matter. We have created a beautiful girl. You and I are good.."

"Yes."

Steve and I were good. He was such a light in my life, even if I did not see him often.

"I also feel as though I'm not a good mother. I mean I have a nurse take her at night.."

"Most royals never see their children until they're five."

"I suppose."

Steve rubbed my back. "We are doing good. If you want her in the room at night, by all means. She's right next door."

"You're right. She's right there if we need her."

"You need rest."

"Yeah." I whispered.

"Hey, I love you Elenor Rogers." He said.

"I love you too."