Chapter 19

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 Waking up the next morning you were on a personal high. You and Steve had taken a brave step forward, and you could almost feel him inside you already, but you knew you would have to wait until tonight. You couldn't wait to take that step in intimacy. You changed from your negligee to matching dark blue lace undergarments, and a V neck red dress with black lace accents that went three quarters to your knees. You did your morning routine including brushing your teeth and taking a quick shower. You quickly brushed out your hair, flat ironed it, and then added some curls towards the end. You went with red and gold eyeshadow, along with a cat's eye, mascara, pink blush, and a bold red lip to match your dress. You slipped on a pair of black heels and looked at yourself in the mirror. It seemed a bit overkill for a day out, but he said to wear a dress and you wanted to look your best for him.
You grabbed Tibbs and headed to the cafeteria where Jillian was already seated and waiting for you. She wolf whistled and you giggled as you got closer to her.
"Dang girl, you got a date with Steve today?" she asked hopefully.
"He said to wear a dress" you giggled, handing her Tibbs. "I'm grabbing food, but then I want a full rundown of your date" you grinned and she nodded with a huge smile on her face. You went and got both your own plate and Tibbs'. You also grabbed a coffee and some orange juice before heading back to your table. You took your regular seat and made sure Tibbs had his food and bowl of water before looking at Jillian expectantly. "Details" you prompted her.
"Picture this, he picked me up in one of the sports cars. He took me out to a fancy restaurant and we had lobster, some pasta, and salad. We had strawberry cheesecake for dessert and he fed me a piece. It was so sweet. He then took me for a drive with the top of the car down and brought me to the beach and we went for a walk. And when he brought me back, he kissed me. Can you believe it? He kissed me" she said, full of excitement. "And he secured the second date for next week on Saturday" she was bouncing in her seat.
"I'm so happy for you. I love this" you giggled and went to focus on your food. The two of you shared conversation about Steve and Sam, and excitedly spoke about your own dates. You left out the sexual activity out of your updates to her, thinking she didn't need to hear about that. It also felt private to you and Steve.
You were just finishing up when you heard the room get a little quiet. You looked over your shoulder curiously and saw Steve, Bucky and Sam standing behind you.
"Good morning dove," Steve cooed, and bent down to give you a soft kiss on the lips.
"Morning gorgeous" Sam sat on the chair next to Jillian and gave a million watt smile.
"Morning" you both chimed at the same time.
"Are you ready for our date?" Steve asked you, taking the seat next to you.
"I didn't get Tibbs ready yet" you frowned.
"I took some of the treats and toys from the lab" Bucky came over. "Tibbs and I are set" he added, taking the large raccoon in his arms who was almost in a food coma.
"Okay, thank you Bucky" you flashed him a smile.
"Alpine is looking forward to having fun with his bestie again today," Bucky chuckled. "I'll see you tonight after Steve is done with you," he said, taking Tibbs and going back to the upper floors.
"Wait, this is an all day thing?" you asked Steve in surprise.
"You're perfect, you don't need anything" Steve assured you. "I've taken care of everything."
"I need my purse" you pointed out.
"Okay, you can grab your purse. But I'm taking care of everything. I want you to leave your credit card and bank card at home" he instructed.
"No, I'm taking that with me" you shook your head.

"You won't be using it" he warned you.
"Maybe I will. You said bookstore" you reminded him.
"That's just the start of the date," he grinned. "Sam..." he trailed off.

"So what are we doing today, Jill baby?" Sam asked Jillian who flushed.
"We?" she echoed.
"Well I can't leave you to your own devices" he chuckled.
"I was just going to be reading," she said with red cheeks.
"Looks like I'm grabbing my book. My place or yours?" he asked.
"I guess my place?" she asked.
"Deal, I'll be right back" he gave her a kiss on the tip of her nose and she giggled.
"I want details in the morning" you said to her softly and got up. Steve took the dishes and put them away and got in step beside you as you headed back to your room. He followed you in and you went to grab your purse. You fixed your lipstick in the bathroom and came back out to see Steve standing there in his black slacks and white button up, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.
"You look good enough to eat" he purred after closing the door.
"Steve..." you flushed, saying his name shyly.
"I'll save it for later" he winked.
"I'll give you a peek" you winked and started pulling up your dress. He licked his lips and looked at you with hooded eyes as he studied your thighs expectantly. You got the dress up to your hips and he groaned.
"I don't want to save it for later" he said as you let your dress drop back down.
"You promised the book store" you pouted.
"Alright, but I'm just going to take it out on you later" he promised, pulling you in for a lingering kiss on the lips. His body was chiseled and hard against your soft curves and you hummed against his lips. He deepened the kiss and pulled you in harder to him. You could feel his erection pressing against your lower stomach, standing there almost like a promise of what was to come. "I hope you don't mind, but Pietro is coming for the bookstore" Steve said as you pulled away.
"Pietro?" you repeated in surprise.
"He's the fastest man alive, and also likes books," he grinned.
"He does, does he?" you asked.
"Yes" he nodded and opened the door to show Pietro was standing there with a look of annoyance.
"Hi Pietro" you greeted him.
"Hello Princessa," Pietro brightened up automatically.
"Door" Steve reminded you as Pietro kissed the knuckles on your hand. You giggled and turned to lock the door behind you.
"Steve said you like books?" you asked him as Steve took your hand from him and started leading the way out of the compound front doors.
"It's a mission for today," he shrugged.
"A mission?" you echoed.
"You'll see" he chuckled and Steve opened the front doors for you to exit first. You went out and the SUV was already ready for the three of you. Steve opened the passenger door for you and you got in, while Pietro got in the back seat. Steve took the driver's seat and you all buckled in. He pulled out of the parking lot and reached over to hold your hand as he drove, except when he was making turns.

Steve found a parking space outside of a bookstore called "The Strand" and you were amazed. It is famous for its 18 miles of books including new, used and rare finds. It had opened in 1927, and still exists today. You hopped excitedly in your seat and Steve came around to open your door for you.
"I'll see you in there" Pietro promised and zipped off after grabbing something from Steve's back pocket.
"All the books you can handle" Steve promised. "I went here back in the thirties with Bucky," he said with a grin.
"I thought you were from Brooklyn?" you asked.
"I am, we came here to the bookstore. It was a 45 minute drive, but completely worth it," Steve smiled and the world brightened up significantly. "I got beat up in the back alley over there" he pointed to a space between two older buildings.
"I can't imagine someone taking you down in a fight" you shook your head.
"It happened all the time before the serum" he shrugged like it was no big deal. "Not so much now," he added as he took your hand and led you into the store.
"Are you looking too?" you asked curiously.
"I am, but I'll be staying pretty close" he warned you. "I don't want another man to think it's okay to talk to my best girl," he chuckled. He let you have free reign, and you browsed the aisles excitedly. Every time you touched a book, a small breeze would go past you, which you found curious but didn't question. You found the romance/smut section and stopped to read the back of almost every book you could reach. The breezes continued and you finally looked at Steve and he had a smirk on his face. He just casually pulled out a book and read the back of it.
"Did you find anything?" he asked, trying to hide a smile.
"I can't afford what I want. But I think I'll get these two" you finally decided, pulling out a duet. Steve came over and took a second copy of each for himself and smirked.
"I'm buying," he warned you. "And I'm reading these too, so we have something more to talk about"
"I can pay. Jillian highly recommended them" you said. Steve stopped and grabbed another set and smirked.
"Now Sam can say he's read what she likes too" he said and led you towards the cash register where Pietro was standing with two large boxes and a bag full of books.
"Oh wow! You really like to read" you said in surprise.
"Those are yours, dove," Steve said from behind you, and kissed you on the back of your shoulder. Pietro handed him back his wallet and he grinned, taking the books from you and going to the cash to pay while you stood in shock.
"Wait, what?" you asked in shock. Steve flashed his card and came back to you while Pietro ran the books out to the car.
"I paid him to get one of every book you touched," Steve said proudly.
"That's too much!" you exclaimed, scandalized.
"When it comes to you, there is no such thing" he said lovingly.
"I need to pay you back for some of these" you said decisively.
"No," he said firmly. "This is my date, and you will do no such thing" he said. "Get used to being a little spoiled, dove" he added lovingly again and your heart swooned. "I want you to think of me every time you read," he grinned.
"I already do," you said softly.
"Good, that's the way I like it" he gave you a soft kiss on the lips. He led you back out, carrying the bag with six books and you went back to the car.
"I wore through another pair of jeans" Pietro grimaced as you got close.
"You didn't need to do that," you said with flushed cheeks.
"Steve got me early access to a video game Peter and I have been drooling over. We are going to play it tonight. It was worth it" he smirked.
"Are you headed to Aunt May and Happy's place?" Steve asked as he opened the passenger door for you to get in.
"Yes, I just need to go home and change," Pietro nodded. "Also grab my overnight bag," he added.
"Alright, next stop the compound and then the rest of the day is with just my girl" Steve cooed.

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