Time Flies When You're Saving Lives

Jealousy

Disclaimer: I own nothing you recognize. Only my OC, Agent Clarissa Melanie Connors, and her story line belongs to me.
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I entered Howard's lab, trying to avoid all the clutter around me as I walked up to him playing around with some of the weapons Steve and the soldiers brought from the Hydra camp.

"How's it looking?" I asked once I was close enough to him.

Howard was fiddling with some type of gun before looking up and answering me.

"Well, just like that submarine, very advanced technology. This thing doesn't even fire bullets! It's core is this weird blue power source... I think I'll crack it open tomorrow. We've had a long two days." He sighed tiredly.

"Why don't you go out, do something fun tonight Mels." He said to me, looking less tired.

I raised an eyebrow at him "What did you have in mind?"

"Well, I got you this a week ago, thought it would look really good on you."

Howard pulled out a white box from under his desk and opened it. I peered inside to see a beautiful, dark blue dress sitting elegantly in the box.

"Oh, Howard, it's beautiful!" I said to him, slowly taking it out of the box.

It was a short dress, shorter than most dresses nowadays. It would end up just a bit above my knees. It was fit from the top until it hit my waist, which then the skirt flowed out gracefully. The dress had a v-neckline which showed a modest amount of chest. All in all, it complimented my body.

"A little birdie told me a certain Captain is in the pub right now talking to his new team. Thought I would give you a chance to dress up and go to the pub to wind down." Howard informed me with a smirk.

"Well, thank you, Howie. Will I be seeing you later? We could have a romantic dinner tonight, maybe have that fondue?" I joked.

Howard laughed.

"I'll wear my suit. I'll see you there."

I put the dress back in the box, ready to go to my place to get ready before Howard called me back.

"Hey Mels! Can you tell the Captain to be here tomorrow at 0800? I want him to try on a few items." He said.

I rolled my eyes "You're going there anyways, why not tell him yourself?"

He smiled at me sheepishly "I might forget."

"Fine, I'll see you later. Thank you again for the dress Howie." I told him, smiling genuinely and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

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I stood outside of the pub, the music and chatter of people can be heard from here. I smooth down the front of my dress and fixed my hair, leaving it down in its waves.

When I entered the pub, all talking and music stopped. Everyone's eyes were on me, but the only pair of eyes I was looking for were that beautiful blue ones. Steve and his friend Bucky were immersed in a conversation near the door and only looked up when the pub became quiet.

Once Steve and I made eye contact he immediately stood up, his eyes leaving mine to look me over. I walked up to the two men, making eye contact with Steve once more.

"Captain." I greeted Steve with a smirk.

"Clary..." Steve responded with a small smile.

He just stared at me for a few seconds, cussing in my head because he made me blush. I coughed slightly to wake him from his stare.