Mastermind (Steve Rogers)

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Lottie's POV

She couldn't stay mad at Steve not after everything they had been through and especially since they were having a child together.
Two days of not seeing him was tough on her but she was mad over what he said about her getting pregnant on purpose without discussing it with him.

It's just as much of a shock to her as it is to him, but she had slightly longer to wrap her head around it.

After being discharged from the hospital she was hoping to get back to normal but her pregnancy had different thoughts.
Turns out she has hyperemesis gravidarum.

They wanted to have her admitted to the hospital again but she refused so Steve hired a live in doctor to ensure she was looked after.
The doctor ensures she has the correct medicine and she's currently hooked up in bed with them being fed directly into her veins since the tablets didn't work.

This means house hunting has been delayed, they tried one house where Wanda face timed her from the it but Lottie wants to see it in person not just from a phone.

So far pregnancy hasn't been enjoyable for either her or Steve, since he spends most his time worrying about her.
After six weeks of feeling like shit she was finally starting to feel human again as she reaches the thirteen week mark of her pregnancy.

"You sure you're up for this?" Steve asks her for the millionth time.
"Yes Steve, I want to get out of the apartment I'm going stir crazy being in here for what feels like a lifetime. Let's go look at some beautiful houses for our future and I promise to tell you if I'm getting tired or don't feel well" she smiles sweetly at him.

"Okay sorry I just worry" he sighs and pulls her in for a hug kissing her on the forehead.
"I know and it's sweet despite my moaning about it sometimes" she says kissing him on the lips this time.

"Sometimes" he chuckles.
"Hey" she gives him a fake stern look and it earns him a playful smack on the chest from her.
"Come on let's go look at some houses before I decide you should be in bed resting" he begins to pull her towards the elevator.

"Oh I can't wait to get into bed later but it won't be for resting" she bites her lower lip.
The hormones that are flying around her body have changed and now she is feeling horny all the time.

"Mrs Rogers I would suggest you don't make comments like that if you want us to make our appointment" he growls pulling her towards him.

"House viewing first then bedroom fun" she moves away from him heading for the elevator and he playfully slaps her ass.

As they step out of the apartment into the afternoon sun she can't help but take a moment to just stop and breathe since she's not left the apartment for weeks.

"Come on beautiful" he leads her to the car.

The first couple of houses are away from the main city in Great Neck.
The first one is a 8 bedroom and 8 bathroom property with sprawling gardens, a swimming pool and a private beach.

Some may wonder why they need so many bedrooms, but Lottie despite the terrible pregnancy so far hopes they would extend their family further one day and it's always good to have guest bedrooms.

It's truly stunning and a perfect family home and not to far from the city that commuting would be too long.
Some of it needs modernising but it's not to much work and they would have it up and ready by the time this little one is born.

"You okay?" Steve checks in with Lottie just after they finished viewing the second house which was similar to the first.
"Hungry" she admits and he smiles at her.

"I have to say I'm happy to hear that" he kisses her forehead.
She had no appetite at all the entire time she was sick and barely managed to keep food down.

"We have one more house to view" she yawned.
"Nope I'm cancelling and we will go tomorrow. Right now we are going to get you food and then back to the apartment for rest"his tone of one where there was no arguing with.

"Steve" she begins but he gives her a look and she sighs. "Fine."
"Let's get you two fed" he bends and kisses her tiny little bump.
The move almost makes her melt into a puddle with how cute and protective he is already, he's going to be an incredible dad there's no doubt in her mind.

They climb back into the car and Steve starts driving them.
"Where are we going we just passed what looked like a perfectly good restaurant?" She asks confused.

"You'll see it will be worth the wait" he says with a smile on his face.

"Steve where are we going I said I'm hungry and you make me wait for ages for food when we have literally driven past plenty of places that we could stop at to get me food." She snaps at him.
"Here have this" he says handing her a nutritional bar from the side of her car.

"I don't want this" she throws it down.
"You said you were hungry" he side eyes her.
"Not for that shit" she scoffs crossing her arms and turning her body away from him in anger.

It's not till they pull into the parking lot that she can't help the smile that forced its way onto her face.

"Told you it would be worth the wait" he says as he jumps out the car and walks round to open her door.
He takes her hand and helps her out of the car leading them to her favourite diner to which she's is practically running towards.

"Lottie it's been forever" Scott greets her the second she walks in the door.
"I know blame this little one" she rubs her tiny bump.
"Omg congratulations" he squeals and hugs her again.

"Thanks we haven't announced it yet as it's been tough and to be honest I've enjoyed it being our little secret" she smiles over at Steve.
"Secret is safe with me" Scott smiles at her.

"Your order is almost ready" he says leading them to a booth.
"But.." she begins until she sees the look on Steve's face.
"You ordered before we left didn't you" she recalls him doing something on his phone before they started driving.

"I didn't want you waiting when we arrived you're carrying precious cargo" he smiles at her.
"You're going to make me cry if you don't stop" she says fanning her face trying to stop the tears.
"Don't cry" Steve pulls her into his side and places a kiss on top of her head.
"I will go grab your food" Scott beams at them before turning to leave.

"I'm sorry about earlier in the car" she whimpers.
"It's already forgotten" he says kissing the top of her head.
"How did I get so lucky" she whispers into his chest.
"It's just food sweetheart and I'm the lucky one" he smiles down at her.

God pregnancy was running havoc on her hormones but she knows Steve will be there to weather whatever she throws at him in the future.