Astrild; Goddess of Love

Chapter 37 - An Evening with Bora

Author's Note; Apologies that it has been so long since I last updated, but sometimes you just get stuck with a story. Then out of nowhere you get unstuck, so I hope you guys like these next few chapters. Remember to comment and vote, FanGirl8ygc3804

Stepping out of my shower I dressed in one of Steve's check shirts and my own jeans. Since the wedding preparations had begun I'd started moving a few of the essentials to Steve's place. I tied back my hair with some telekinesis and dried out my wings.

''Tea's ready, Liz.'' Steve said popping his head around the door frame, ''Is that my shirt?''

''Not anymore.'' I smiled slyly. ''Maybe you'll just have to take it back.'' I said squeezing past him in the doorway.

''I love stew.'' Nora commented as the four of us sat at the table. As we ate Steve and Bucky told us stories from their take down of HYDRA before Bucky's supposed death.

''Those were the best times,'' Bucky smiled.

''Good memories.'' Steve agreed. They lapsed into an awkward silence then as they went to wash up.

''I'm glad we became friends Liz,'' Nora smiled reaching for my hand from across the table, ''I'd have been so scared about my powers otherwise.''

''Powers aren't to be feared only understood.'' We said together just as the Professor had told us.

''And in our case used for the greater good, especially you Liz. Bucky told me you fixed his mind.'' She smiled, ''thank you.''

''Don't thank me. I helped him remember the pain he went through, the remorse bottled up for years. Don't thank me for that.'' I said mixed feelings flowing.

''So who's up for a card game?'' Steve suggested.

''You haven't played cards with Liz have you?'' Nora laughed, easily taking to the change in topic.

''Why? Does she cheat?'' Bucky asked.

''Not intentionally.'' I smiled guilty.

''You got kicked out of Vegas!'' Nora said unbelievably.

''Not my fault everyone was shouting their thoughts of what they needed to win!'' I regretting it only a little.

''When did you go to Vegas?'' Steve asked genuinely curious.

''With Bruce, it was one of the first places I went to test if my powers were under control. Its dessert made for a great place to let off steam when I needed to.'' I shrugged.

''What?! It was working until I got kicked out for allegedly cheating. It was an educational visit.''

''You were cheating?'' Bucky asked laughing.

''They never proved anything.'' I said stubbornly crossing my arms. Steve put his arm around me and kissed my head,

''My little card shark,'' he chuckled, making me crack a smile.

''Besides if we want to talk about teenage delinquency what about you miss pick-pocket?'' I asked.

''I was a model citizen until I joined the SHIELD academy and the only people I stole from were rich enough to have insurance!'' We all laughed as Nora sulked.

''I'm sorry I had to get the spot light off me.''

''Anyway returning to tonight, what are we doing?'' Steve asked.

''How about a film?'' I suggested.

''Not action.'' Nora said quickly.

''Not sci-fi, it's too complicated.'' Steve chimed in.