The Other Stark

Recovering

I fought against everyone to stay in school. No one thought that I should of gone back with some of the ... mental issues I was dealing with. I started the semester going to therapy everyday, I want to say it helped, but I honestly don't know. No one is trained to help people like me deal with what I went threw. I didn't want to talk about it with anyone, not even Steve. Tony had moved into Stark Towers after our home was destroyed. I agreed to move in with him too. I mostly told myself it was for his own good, but I think I really did it for my own well being, it truly was the first time that we lived together, not sharing a house but contently being away from each other.

When Steve found out about everything he rushed over and we just spent the night together. We didn't say or do anything, just stayed in bed for the longest time, just grateful to be with the other. I want to say our relationship is perfect. I feel myself getting emotionally distant from him. Then he relocated to DC. Like our time was not hard enough already. We only saw each other twice a month. One weekend he would come up to New York, and another weekend I would go down to DC.

Time doesn't heal all wounds, but it does help ease the pain a bit. About a year and a half later I finished getting my degree. Tony, Pepper and Happy were at my graduation, but Steve was not. There is beginning to be a strong consideration in my head that we should break up. It's not him that makes me unhappy, I'm just unhappy in general. A week after graduation was Steve's turn to visit me. Every time we hang out after being away I get butterflies in my torso. When I saw him I ran up and hugged him. He lifted me up so I wrapped my legs around him and we shared a passionate kiss. I ran my hands threw his hair and could feel him smile into our kiss. He pulled back and grinned, "Do you know how proud of you I am Miss Stark" I smirked back to him, "Oh I think I have a clue Mr. Rogers" he let me down and grabbed my hand, "I made dinner reservation" I couldn't help but get excited, "Oh Steve where" he just winked at me and said, "how about you get dressed and I will meet you at the front of Stark Tower at seven tonight." I frowned a little bit, "your leaving me already I just greeted you" he kisses my forehead and whispered to me, "trust me doll tonight is special. I have to do somethings but tonight will not be one easily forgotten." I frowned but he grabbed my hand and we took a cab back to Stark Towers together. I gave Steve one last kiss as I got out of the cab and up to my floor. I had no clue where we were going so I just dug out a simple black cocktail dress to go with my black leather jacket and some red pumps. I showered, sprayed on my best perfume and tried to actually care about my hair and make-up.

By the time seven rolled around I got supper excited. Steve looked so handsome in a simple black suit. We got a cab and off to Brooklyn we headed.

The restaurant was beautiful, and one of my favorites. It was called the river and as a young teen I went with my dad there all dressed up on our "daddy daughter dates" back then I thought it was lame and that he was just making up for sending me away to school, but not now when I look back and I am so happy that I can remember such good times with Tony.

We took a seat at a table right by the big glass window. I was so beautiful just like I remembered, and the best part was the handsome, kind man looking back at me. I ordered a glass of wine and he sipped on his water while we chatted. The dinner was so yummy and we took a walk down the Brooklyn bridge arm and arm when I leaned on his shoulder. "Steve tonight was one of our best dates ever. What's up with special night." He held onto my hand and stepped away from me, looking over the railing of the bridge, "Toni Maria Stark, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. However, I feel like this long distance thing isn't working. I know you are done with school tho. This is a little hard for me to say, I have never gone this far in a relationship but Toni, will you consider moving to DC with me." I just felt all the emotions in the world I hugged him tight and said. "Oh Steve you make me so happy! I would love to move in with you!" Well half of that was true, I am happy when I am with him. We got a cab back to Stark Tower and I looked up at him before moving, "ummm Steve. Do you want to come in for a little bit? Maybe watch a movie."

The next day I awoke with the sun. Right in front of me was a man I think I might love. Yes we have been together for over a year but we are just now getting serious. Dear god I am moving in with this man. I am going to get to wake up to this man and his smile everyday. Yes one day I want to work at the company but for right now I am willing to put that dream on stand by. Steve is worth it. I think. I'm no where close to perfect. I storm off. I hold in feelings. He is kind, and true and faithful and patient. I could see us one day living happily ever after. He slowly is beginning to open his eyes so I scooted closer giving him a peck in the lips and smiled. This is the first time that my life is peaceful and I wouldn't change that for the world. He smiled back at me and as he sat up I suggested, "I think I should call Pepper and see if her and Tony want to go out for lunch or something". I should tell my father that I am moving in with Steve, and the sooner you tell someone the better right?