The Risk We Pay for Love

Chapter Two

The next morning, Amelia sent her brother's off, but not before telling to watch out for a Bucky Barnes. After their farewells, the doctor made her way back to her apartment to get ready for her own trip, but with much better company.

She slammed her suitcase in the back of the car that had appeared in front of her apartment building and slipped into the backseat. Where Steve Rogers sat with his mouth hanging slightly open...

"What?" She raised an eyebrow. "I talked with Dr. Erskine last night and we both agree that having a doctor at the Camp would be wise, especially with all the medical conditions you have. Plus, I want to see you at your worst."

Steve blinked a few times, then after another moment he smiled. "And what will that accomplish?"

"Whether or not you're truly are the good person that I think you are," She winked at him, then turned to the driver to inform him that they were ready to go.

"And that's why you recommended me?"

Amelia crossed her legs in her yellow sundress, her hair pulled back in a loose ponytail. "I have interviewed several soldiers for this program, all of which have been less than expectation. Their first mistake was always calling me; 'nurse'."

Steve blushed, "I'm still very sorry about that..."

"Don't worry, you corrected yourself."

"So how did a doll- I mean beautiful- not doll, I usually don't use a word like that- I mean..." The soldier took a calming breath and asked. "Why did you become a Doctor?"
It was obvious that Steven didn't talk to woman much, but Amelia liked that he at least tried. She also liked that he didn't to to make himself bigger than she was. "Because I wanted to help people... And the medical field is always changing, making new discoveries everyday."

Steve nodded, taking note of her answer within his head. "So this training? Is it going to be hard?"

"I won't lie and say it will be a breeze," Amelia sighed, tugging at the ends of her ponytail. "Some may single you out because how you look,they will think you don't belong there. But their opinion doesn't matter, only those who matter to you do and for what's it worth? I think it's them that have no right going, just a bunch of beef heads if you ask me."

That made him laugh, and suddenly the air between wasn't as awkward anymore... They talked easily, sharing details about one another, sharing their interests.

Steve found out that the more he learned about Amelia the more he wanted to be around her... She was like a mystery wrapped in another mystery, always finding new ways to surprise him and he loved it.

"You were a dancer?" He asked astonished. "How many career changes have you done?"

Amelia laughed, a rare smile appearing on her face. The smile was warm and it seemed to brighten her whole features. "Do only one thing for the rest of your life sounds pretty boring, don't you think? I want to live a happy life, filled with new adventures around each corner."

"So what's next after doctor?" Steve laughed, not noticing that the two had scooted closer to one another; to the point that their thighs were lush against each other.

"I don't know," She bit onto her bottom lip, thinking about the question. Then looked up with a twinkle in her eye. "Perhaps I'll become a Secret Agent? Going undercover, cool gadgets! Sounds like fun!"

They started into a fit of laughter, holding their stomachs as they reached Camp Lehigh....

Men were already running around trying to settle in, many were hanging around the mess tent, talking to one another. In the midst of the men, Amelia caught sight a familiar brunette and grinned.