A CIVIL WAR UPON US

Capítulo 37

Steve and Natasha slept embraced on the roof.

Steve was the first to wake up, he looked around and saw all their clothes on the floor. Steve looked at Natasha and stroked her hair. Natasha awoke to his touch, she looked at him and gave a small and sad smile.

Steve was serious too.

S: Natasha, there's something I need to tell you.

N: No, please.

S: But Natasha, I...

N: Hush... I know about you and Sharon. Why her?

S: I don't know how it happened.

N: Do you have feelings for her?

S: No, it's just because you... You have gone and I thought...

N: Yes, I was kidnapped, being tortured and having my mind manipulated.

Steve went quiet. Natasha sighed.

N: Sorry. I'm not blaming you, you didn't know and I didn't expect you to not be with anyone after so long time, but Sharon? I mean again? It's clear that you have feelings for her.

S: No! I don't have, Natasha. I don't feel anything for her.

N: So you're being a rabble.

Steve didn't answer because it was true.

N: I said it's fine. It's ok. Just admit it.

Natasha smiled falsely and then sighed.

N: We can't do that to her again, it's not fair.

S: I know, but I'm not in a serious relationship with her. I told her that.

N: From what I know, you are dating. Have you slept with her?

S: Yes.

Natasha held her breath and then let out at once, she got up and looked for her clothes, the jealousy consumed her heart. Of course she knew that Steve was fucking her, she asked only to feel the pain and wake up.

S: It meant nothing.

N: Don't!!! Don't do it, Steve. She is not a bad person, don't be that kind of man.

S: I want to be with you.

N: So you have to break up with her. Will you break up with Sharon?

Steve was silent, reflecting about the consequences. He remembered when Sharon discovered his betrayal, then he remembered Peggy and felt a huge regret.

S: I can't... I can't hurt her again.

Natasha made positive with her head, as she dressed up.

N: I know.

Steve took on her wrist.

N: It's okay, Stevie. We have James back. That's what matters.

S: So will you stay?

N: I will. I don't want to be away from him ever again, but I won't work for the Avengers anymore.

Steve was surprised.

N: I will return to work on SHIELD to help Maria.

S: Is that because of me?