S U P E R N O V A - MARVEL

Chapter 38: Stay, Steve

A few moments passed. Sam, Nova and Wanda were on the dance floor, screaming the lyrics to 'I want it that way' with their arms around each-other's shoulders, mind numbingly wasted.

Steve, Nat, and Vision watched them from the bar, a mix of embarrassed and amused. The song ended and Nova headed back to the bar. She noticed the entrance of her father. "Oh my god! Dad!" she exclaimed drunkenly, and hugged him. He passed Steve a confused look. She separated from the hug, "Dad! I think— That you should— build my cat a suit, so that it can go everywhere with me!" she suggested, her voice slurred and loud.

"Right, right. I think— that I won't do that, and you'll keep your cat at home!" he replied, slightly mimicking Nova.

Nova looked up, considering the idea, "Um, okay!" she said, smiling big.

Tony raised his eyebrows, "God! she sure parties like a stark."

Nova stumbled against the bar, about to chug another shot, Steve jumped out of his seat, "Hey hey hey," he took the glass out of her hand, she resisted, "How about you go easy on the drinks now, and eat something."

She frowned deeply at Steve, "Leave me alone! Steve!" she stretched out his name.

"I couldn't if I tried." he said, his lip curled into a smile.

Their faces were inches apart, his hand was still wrapped around her hand that was enclosed around the shot. She narrowed her eyes at him, letting out a small chuckle, "You always do this." she whispered.

"What? Do what?" he asked. Suddenly Nova felt something reach up to her throat. She internally gagged, her eyes widened. She was about to throw up. Steve caught onto this, his lovingly gaze changed into a concerned look. "Are you okay?" he asked, putting his hand on her back.

Nova shook her head from side to side fast paced. She swiftly ran towards the restroom, Steve followed. She slammed open the door, falling to her knees, relieving herself, vomiting into the toilet. Steve entered the bathroom, his immediate response was to hold back her hair and lightly move his hand up and down her back.

When Nova was done, she sat up with her back against the wall, her eyes closed shut, "God, this is so embarrassing." she mumbled.

"Alright," Steve said, "let's get you home." Steve offered his hand, she took it, pulling herself up. She was still quite unsteady, using Steve as support to walk.

He informed the rest of the avengers about Nova, telling them to use the car, and that he was going to get back by a cab. Tony wasn't necessarily concerned, he was enjoying it, watching his daughter be insanely hungover for the first time, made him proud.

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In the cab, Nova fell asleep on with her head on Steve's chest. When they reached the compound, he woke up her, helping her walk to her room. Gently placing her on her bed.

She instantly curled up into bed, he took one last look before walking to go back to his room, "Steve, stay." Nova mumbled.

Steve turned around, confounded. "What?"

"Stay."

He chuckled lightly, "I don't think that's a good idea. Go to sleep, I'll see you in the morning." he said, turning away and opening the door to walk out.

Suddenly the door slammed shut by itself, Steve frowned, confused, he looked back at Nova, figuring out it was her who shut it with her powers.

"Stay." she repeated.

Steve stood silent for a moment, debating whether he should. He hesitantly walked to her bed and sat on the bed, almost falling off the edge, uneasy. He didn't want to get closer to Nova, she was drunk, she didn't know what she wanted or what she was thinking.

Nova then moved towards him, putting her head on his chest. Steve was frozen, breathing heavily. He cautiously and lightly put his arm around Nova, feeling terrified, about everything. "Your heartbeats racing." Nova mumbled.

Steve didn't say anything.