His Enchantress (Steve x Reader)

Chapter 69

Your phone alarm went off in the morning, waking you from a restful sleep. Steve had you up most of the night, allowing for short naps, but you had finally gotten a few hours without any more up close and personal with Steve. Granted, you slept in his arms, and the sex was phenomenal, but sleep was necessary. You turned off your alarm and crawled out of bed, grabbing a bottle of water that was left beside your side of the bed. You chugged it, and headed to the bathroom to take a quick shower and to get ready for the day.

When you got out, you dried off, blow dried your hair and styled it before putting on makeup. You then put on your robe and headed out to the living room to see there was an absence of Libby and Steve. Tibbs and Molly wanted up so you bent down and picked them both up, and Molly quickly got up onto your shoulders. You put on a pair of jeans and a graphic t-shirt, starting to pack shorts, bathing suits and tops that would be able to fare well in the Malibu weather. You also took a moment to put warmer clothes into your suitcase as well. You grabbed a few items from the bathroom, trying to make sure you had makeup in case you decided to go out for supper one night or go shopping. You also grabbed your hair care products and packed those away. You also grabbed some soap in case there wasn't any at the mansion.
"Good morning, dove" Steve came back into the suite with Libby, to see you rolling your suitcase beside the front door.
"Good morning, baby," you smiled happily and bounced towards him, forgetting Molly and Tibbs both on your shoulders. Molly jumped down, but Tibbs held on for dear life. Steve wrapped his arms around you and kissed you softly on the lips, and Tibbs crawled up onto his shoulder instead.
"I'll be bringing your suitcase down after breakfast, why don't you go have a seat and I'll make you some tea and me some coffee" Steve kissed your forehead.
"I'll be taking back the rascal then" you giggled, taking Tibbs back and heading into the living room to sit down. Molly came running to take your lap and laid down. Tibbs crawled up on your shoulders and started playing with your recently styled hair. "Maybe I should just leave it up" you sighed.

"I'll help you fix it" Steve shook his head while boiling water for you both. "I like it down" he added with a smirk on his face.

"Do you want me to go pack some spare clothes for you when you can get out of your suit?" you asked him.
"No, I've got it. I want you to stay seated. You have an appointment this morning" he reminded you of your upcoming appointment with Doctor Cho.
"I didn't forget" you smiled serenely. Steve started pouring your tea and his coffee, adding milk and honey to yours and sugar and cream to his. He brought them over and sat down beside you, setting the cups down as well. He checked your forehead and frowned.
"You still have a fever, dove" he sighed. "I was too rough on you last night" he growled at himself.
"No, you weren't. You were the perfect gentleman, and gave me everything I wanted before your big mission.
"How can I leave you when you are sick like this" he grumbled.

"Because you have to work. You're the captain, and your team needs you. I can wait, and I'm sure I'll be well taken care of" you promised.

"Drink your tea, my love, Bucky said he had a favor to ask you" Steve sighed heavily.
"If it's to watch Alpine, Heck to the yes" you grinned and sipped your tea.

"I'll let him know," he chuckled.

Steve went and got an overnight bag packed, considering they would be stopping in Malibu right after the mission and then carried both your suitcase and his bag downstairs with you carrying Tibbs, and you had Libby and Molly following behind you. Molly seemed a little skittish with other people around but she clearly didn't want to leave your side. When she hissed at Bucky coming out with Alpine, you finally set down Tibbs and picked up Molly feeling awful about the situation. You assured Bucky you would take good care of Alpine, and told him you still had to pack the pet's food anyways. Steve had paused and told you he would do it instead. Molly may be a short haired brown tabby cat, but her tail was huge at the sight of Alpine for the first time.
Bucky headed to breakfast while you went into Doctor Cho's office.
"Good morning little mama, how are you feeling?" she asked with some concern.
"I've had a fever the last few days, but I feel fine" you told her as you sat down on the large table. Steve joined as well, setting the suitcases outside the office door.
"It could be that you need some rest" she hummed. "This does happen sometimes" she took your temperature. She checked you over and took a few tests and looked at the results. She frowned and sat down beside you. "You have the flu, you just need some rest" she decided finally. "Lots of liquids, and rest."
"Can you check our babies?" Steve asked hopefully. "They said she's sixteen weeks."
"Of course, pull down your pants and pull up your shirt" Doctor Cho said and you did as she asked, laying back. She got out the ultrasound machine and put the transmission gel on your lower stomach and used the wand to take a look. "I don't know how it's possible, but she is showing at sixteen weeks. I must have made a mistake" she frowned. "It doesn't happen often, but I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again," you could tell it was bothering her.
"Thank you doctor Cho" you gave a soft smile.
"Two more weeks and we can check for the sexes of the babies" she grinned.
"We are so excited," you giggled.
"Can I have a picture?" Steve asked her, and she printed out two. Steve put one into his wallet, and you put one to the side to put in your purse for later.

"Thank you Doctor Cho!" you said happily.
"Rest and liquids. Food when you can" she told you sternly. "Tylenol is safe" she added and handed a bottle to Steve for you. She cleaned off your stomach and you fixed your clothes again.
The pair of you left and Steve took your hand to lead you to breakfast.

"Flu!? What are you doing out of bed?" Tony demanded suddenly.
"I'm fine, I just feel a little slow" you blushed, still eating because the babies need it. "I've been sick for three days. It should be over by the time you get back" you assured him.
"I can stay back from the mission and work on the data as you send it in" Wanda offered.
"No, I'm perfectly capable. But thank you" you gave a small smile.

"Besides, we need you Wanda, " Tony frowned. "We can work on the data after we get back. Just go to Malibu for Steve's peace of mind ."
"I'm not shirking work Tony, I'll take a few days if I need them. I'll take some tylenol and work as usual" you groaned. You realized he was going to make a big deal out of it.

"What did Doctor Cho say?" Tony ignored you and looked at Steve who looked uncomfortable.
"Liquids and rest" Steve said after some hesitation.
"And you think you're well enough?" Tony asked you with raised eyebrows.
"Yes" you said without hesitation.
"Here's what we are going to do, because I know that you'll find a way to work regardless. You can work for four hours a day, and there will be a timer on the laptop, so you can't cheat. You are not allowed to bypass with Friday, you will relax, maybe get a tan... do some reading. Go shopping once the flu is gone" Tony gave in.
"Okay" you said, grinding your teeth a bit. You didn't like being babied, and you had every intention of working more if you could have. But it seemed that Tony already had a plan in mind.
"Happy, you make sure she's only in the office for four hours a day, and kick her out if you have to," Tony told him.
"You got it boss" Happy grinned and looked at you.
"I'll start on that tomorrow," you said, getting up to put your dishes away. You intended to go to the office.
"Today, and you can work after we drop you off. You leave in an hour, and we will be as well," Tony said and you frowned. "I'll have your laptop ready for when you leave," he added.

"Come on dove, why don't you come with me, and we will rest in the living room" Steve suggested.
"I'll take Tibbs and Libby for a little walk since you've got Alpine for the next bit" Bucky offered and you gave a weak smile.
Steve led you to the living room and he sat down, then pulled you to sit down on his lap. He wrapped his arms around you and you turned sideways on his lap so you could nuzzle in to the side of his neck and just curled up You didn't know how long the mission was going to be, you were hopeful for maybe a week or so, but you knew that it could be longer.
"I want you to take care of yourself while I'm gone," Steve said softly. "I'll come back, I have an important question to ask you."
"What is it?" you asked quickly, with baited breath.
"You know what it is, but I'm waiting until I get back so you have something to look forward to" Steve smirked. "So take care of yourself, and take care of our babies for me, okay dove?" he asked, he looked like he was bearing his vulnerabilities to you.
"I promise I'll take care of myself and the babies. Tonight I'll be just making sure I can see all the suits sensors on the laptop and that I can grab the data from far away. It shouldn't even take four hours" you kissed his cheek. "I'll spend lots of time in bed, and drink lots of water and tea" you promised.
"I have a month worth of the water that Loki worked his magic on back upstairs, I'll make sure it gets to your jet. Just have Happy bring it into the kitchen for you, okay?" he asked softly.
"You have my word, my love" you said, having a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach.