Avengers Oneshots Series

I'm Sorry (Part 2)

Steve had been working on his papers since forever. He was almost over with everything. He couldn't even meet his......he meant the kid today cause of all this pent up work. With all the accord shits finally coming to a settlement work was a lot for each one of them. He was almost one when he felt someone coming inside his office. "Still on work Rogers ??...get some rest buddy...I got you coffee", Said Tony. "Thanks Tony. I'm almost done....Fury's being a difficult asshole to put up with", said Steve massaging his temples as he took the coffee cup from Tony's hand. "Uh huh....you don't get to say that word Captain Language", said Tony earning a laugh from Steve. Suddenly Tony's attention was drawn by a "ding" on Steve's phone. He moved forward to see a msg from 'KID'. "Rogers you got a msg from the kid", said Tony sipping on his coffee. Steve quickly checked his phone as the last time she had msged him at this time was when she was about to get mugged at an alleyway. He was confused to see a voice msg instead of a text. Clicking on the msg he and Tony listened....no clue about what they were gonna hear.
"Hey Mr. Rogers" came Rose's voice. But it wasn't her normal cheerful one. It sounded like she had been crying and still was. The voice broke Steve's heart already...the panic in him was rising. There was a long pause followed by a deep intake of breath. And the msg continued. "I-..I don't know how to say this but....thank you ??....i wish I was better than this...better in general. I wish I was as strong as Captain America...as you. But I am not and I can't take this anymore. It's too much. I'm sorry for being such a disappointment. I'm sorry Mr. Rogers. I wish I could have said this to you in person but.....you..you are like my dad and I love you so much. Every action of yours reminds me of him and I wish I could have spent more time with you but I'm such a coward. I don't want to be more of a burden than i already am. I'm sorry Mr. Rogers....I love you so much...but I can't do this anymore.... I'm sorry."

And as soon as the note ended the phone slipped from Steve's hand. What ??....what was going on ??...was this some prank...what?? A thousand different thoughts ran through Steve's mind. He felt his breathing fasten. He was a trance...his brain bringing up all the worse scenarios only to be brought out of it with hand shaking him. He looked up...it was Tony. "Steve ....STEVE.....look at me....calm down Steve she needs you rn ..we have to find her and save her and you cannot break down now...your kid needs you", he said and dang right she needed him....the..no..HIS kid needed him. Soon a location screen was brought up by FRIDAY showing a red dot as Rose. She was at the location same as the highest tower of the town. Cursing under their breath Tony summoned his Iron Man suit and Steve rushed to get his bike. He can't lose her...not when he knew she thought of him as her father too...he wasn't gonna lose her. And that was the fastest Steve had ever rode his bike.

Rose was now standing at the very edge of the rooftop of the tower. Taking in a shaky breath she looked down. It was very high....good...she knew she wouldn't survive the fall..there was no chance.Thinking back to every happy memory with Mr.Roger she sobbed. "I'm sorry", Rose said one last time before she jumped letting her body fall down. She felt the cold air going against her body making it feel heavier. Her eyes closed due to the strong gust of winds. Tears still fresh on her skin and falling. It was gonna get over....all her pain would be over finally. No one else would be burdened by her existence ever again. Just as she was anticipating the ground to near soon Rose felt her body being swept to the side opening her eyes she was met with the gold and red metal body of none other than the Iron Man armour. His arms were under her knees and one on her back as he carried her higher and higher. By the time she registered what had happened she found herself being lowered to the rooftop floor. And then it hit her that he had saved her but.....but she didn't want to be saved. And the only thing that came in her mind was to fight back. Throwing her arms and feet Rose tried to get out of his grip. "No no no....let go off me", she screamed only for the grip on her arms to get stronger. "Let go off me pls Mr. Stark... I can't do this anymore pls....i don't want to be saved... I didn't need you to save me..just let me go", she screamed with tears running down her face as she put up a fight against him. But it didn't last for long when Rose felt someone grab her wrists and a tiny stinging pain at the side of her neck. Looking at her side she saw Mr. Rogers.... holding a syringe with a needle. Her legs and hands suddenly gave in as she felt any strength leave her body as her back now laid on the chest of the Iron Man armour . Her head felt dizzy as she squinted her eyes to make his face visible. Her vision was completely dizzy before Rose slipped out of consciousness. The last thing she heard was the voice of Steve. "I'm sorry Rose....I had to", and the feeling of warm hands on her cheeks...her face being pulled close to someone's chest. And then she slipped to complete blackness. But one more thing she had noticed before falling unconscious was water on Mr.Roger's face....he was crying .

Rose slowly opened her eyes on gaining back her concious only to close them again as her eyes were faced by blinding White lights on a white background. Her hearing sense was the next to come back to normal. She heard beeps coming from a machine nearby. Slowly pushing herself off the bed on her shoulders she looked around. A small pain still lingering at the side of her neck. It took her a few seconds to recognise where she was and when she did she remembered everything. She was in the Avengers tower med bay ...she remembered it from when she had to come here after cutting her hand with one of the tools by mistake. She remembered Mr. Rogers had left his meeting when FRIDAY had informed him and had come rushing in and held her hands bandaging it himself even when she said she was fine. And then she remembered everything. Her jumping of the rooftop....Mr. Stark.....the syringe....Mr. Rogers crying. Sucking in some sir through her nose Rose let out a shaky breath. What was she going to do now ??....if Mr. Rogers did not hate her then he surely did so now. If only she was fast enough....her thoughts were interrupted with the bang of the doors into her med bay room. And there he stood.....Mr. Rogers. He wasn't crying anymore but his eyes were red rimmed and puffy indicating that it wasn't that long since he stopped. Steve rushed near Rose but suddenly stopped on his tracks. His hands which were about to give her a hug went down making Rose let out an internal whine. Taking in a deep breath Steve sat on the stool near Rose's bed. "How are you now ?", he asked looking at her but Rose couldn't even dare to bring her yes up to meet his and so focused on her hands fidgeting on her lap. She tried to speak but no word left her mouth. "Rose....w-why??...why would you do that ?", Steve asked feeling new set of tears growing in his eyes. He felt anger growing inside him....no.....not at her but at himself for not noticing before.....he just couldn't get the thought outside his head ...that if he hadn't reached the place on time...then Rose ....he just couldn't. "I-I'm s-sor-", Rose tried to say but was interrupted by Steve getting up from his chair sending it back with a squeak. "SORRY ???..... YOU'RE SORRY...ROSE YOU WERE GOING TO COMMIT SUICIDE FOR GOD SAKE...YOU WERE GOING TO JUMP...WHAT IF I DIDN'T REACH ON T-....what if I didn't....", Steve shouted making Rose flinch and push herself further back into her bed. Looking up at Steve with teary eyes, Rose was more than surprised. Steve had never shouted at her ever. But then she hadn't really ever done anything for him to shout. But what surprised her more were the fresh trail of tears on his face. His breathing was fast and heavy. He placed a hand on a nearby machine to steady himself and closed his eyes trying to stay composed. And the next thing Rose knew was being pulled into the tightest hug she has ever had in her life. Her tiny body was engulfed completely into Steve's warm embrace and his head was placed on top of her's. He held her as if letting her go would kill them both. And surely Rose too wrapped her tiny arms around his waist. They both cried in each other's embrace. It was long before their cries had turned into silent sobs. "It's alright sweetheart it's alright... everything's fine.....i won't let you go ever again", Steve mumbled into her hair but it sounded more like an assurance to himself. "I'm sorry Mr. Rogers.... I'm so sorry to let you down", Rose sobbed into his chest. Pulling away a little Steve took her face in his hands and looked into her eyes and said, "I understand sweetheart..... it's difficult for you but....but you can't give up....you're the most amazing and the strongest lady I've seen in my life and you have to stay strong....for yourself and for me.....I-I think of you as my daughter too Love and I-I just can't loose you. We'll get through this together Sweetheart" His voice held so much emotion, so much sorrow, yet a hint of relief that she was here for him to talk. Kissing her forehead Steve pulled Rose into another bone crushing hug which she returned with the same force. "I love you Dad", said Rose hesitantly. Steve tensed hearing the words leave her mouth. But soon pressed her tight returning "I love you too Sweetheart"

And if Rose changed Steve's contact from Mr. Rogers to Dad.....and Steve changed Rose's contact from Kid to My kid...no one had to know.

Meanwhile :
The bell to the house of Rose's aunt rang. As soon as she opened the door she was met with a fist to her face making her fall down on her back. Her bf ran out from the room at the noise. "Who ar-" , he was about to say but shut up at the view of none other than The Black Widow and Iron Man . Rose's aunt held her face and tried standing up....her face already a mess of blood and broken nose. It was a punch by the Black widow afterall. "This was for making our kid feel worthless", added Tony. "If I see you near her ever again....the punch will be replaced by a bullet ", said Natasha. The look of horror on their faces was enough to show that they knew exactly what not to do. With a satisfied grin both Tony and Nat exit their house. But Tony stopped and looked back at them and said, "Oh btw.....your house has been bought.....by me...and you guys are kicked out of here....so pack your bags and leave by tonight.....you don't wanna know what would happen", indicating his head towards Nat as they exit the building both giving each other a high five and picking up icecream for the new resident of their Avengers tower....and Steve's daughter.