Avengers: Preferences (Under Editing)

Would You Love Me for Me? StevexReader

      This song goes with the end😉

I didn't know how it could be happening, but it was. I was falling for my best friend and team mate, Captain America aka Steve Rogers. What did I think was going to happen when I spent so much time with someone like him? His kindness is evident in everything he does, and his smile and laugh are infectious. Just his very presence in the room brightens my day.

      I met him when I joined the team about a year ago. My powers include bursting into flames and being able to control them, as well as fly. It was almost like I was The Human Torch... but my actual super hero name is The Flame. Nick Fury heard about me, a super human that Hydra had created and sent the Avengers to destroy me... but once I was captured Steve said he saw something about me, and convinced the team to recruit and train me. Everyone had doubted that I could be good except Steve, and I wanted desperately to be something other than Hydra had created me to be. So after months and months of training and therapy, I was given an official name. Now, I'm a part of the Avengers, and life couldn't be better. Except for one thing.

      Since its been almost a year since I was recruited, Tony is throwing me a party. (The man would probably throw a party for something as small as not passing out when drinking I swear to God.) Tonight is the party and I'm super nervous. But for one reason. I made the mistake of telling my other best friend, Bucky, that I'm developing serious feelings for Steve. He squealed like a small pig when I told him and Nat happened to overhear.

"Oh my God, Barnes, do you know what this means!?," she asked excitedly.

Bucky smirked at me and nodded. "Heck yeah, it means the plan is a go."

"W-What?," I stammered, "What plan? You guys better not pull anything or tell anyone or I will personally singe your eyebrows off."

"Don't worry (Y/N/H), we only have you and a friends best interest at heart." Bucky said laughing like a maniac.

I put my head in my hands and groaned. "Y'all are gonna be the death of me."

Nat grabbed me by the shoulders saying, "Come on (Y/N/H) lets go get ready."

     Begrudgingly, I followed. Bucky gave me a salute as I passed and I retaliated by flicking a spark onto his nice leather jacket. Nat and I laughed hard as we rounded the corner to her room listening to Buck curse and stomp on his jacket. So two hours later, I sit here as Nat puts the finishing touches on my (Y/H/C) hair. I literally feel my heart thud as I slide on the most beautiful (Y/F/C) party dress I've ever seen. Nat gasps and I do a double take as I look in the full length mirror.

*~* In Bucky's Room *~*

"So you're sure right? (Y/N/H) definitely likes me?" Steve asks his friend nervously.

"I told you a million times punk, she really likes you. In fact, she told me so herself today." Bucky replies, slicking back his long hair. "You gotta make your move tonight, it's now or never."

Steve smiles to himself thinking of your beautiful face and sassy demeanor. Unbeknownst to you, he'd loved you almost upon first sight. There was something about you that made him feel like a little kid from Brooklyn, just on the edge of adventure, and maybe a little bit of exciting danger.

"Come on Rogers," Bucky said chuckling, pulling him out of his reverie, "you'll actually get to see your girl if you quit daydreaming."

Steve blushed and stood, straightening his button down shirt. "Let's git r' done!" Bucky whooped running out of the room, as Steve walked out behind him and breathing a silent prayer.

*~* Back to you and Nat *~*

I stared dumbfounded at my reflection. Nat had worked actual magic on me.

"Rogers won't be able to take his eyes off you. Not that he isn't able to already. You're welcome kid," Nat states matter of factly.

I smiled and punched her in the arm. "Thanks brat." Suddenly music blasted through the walls.

"Looks like the party's starting. Better get out there," Nat said winking at me.

I groaned and followed, my heart beating fast. We rounded the corner and immediately I spotted Steve, Bucky, and Tony conversing at the bar. Bucky saw me approaching and smirked, tapping Steve on the shoulder. When he turned around to look at me his mouth dropped open.

"Hey y'all. Thanks for the party Tony, I really appreciate it." I muttered out meekly.

Tony grinned and chuckled. "No problem (Y/L/N) but that's not all you'll be thanking me for.

"What do you mean?" I laughed shakily.

"Oh, hey Clint! Tony, Bucky I uh think Clint wants to talk to us." Nat said grabbing the two boys by their collars and stomping off.

It all happened so fast I didn't know what to think. I looked over at Steve and he was staring right at me. He blushed and looked away, man was that cute.

"You uh, you look really beautiful (Y/N/H)," he said looking me in the eye and smiling.

"Thanks Steve you look really nice as well," I said grinning.

He smiled in return as "Amazed" by Lonestar came on. "Would you care to dance?" Steve asked holding out his hand. It was all I could do to keep from squealing. Instead I nodded and smiled, taking his hand.

To my surprise, he led me out to the balcony, closed the door behind him, and firmly yet gently put his hands on my waist. I couldn't help a sharp little intake of breath as he did so, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. We swayed to the music.

He pulled my chin up so I had to look at him. "You should probably know what Tony was talking about back there. He was talking about this song. I heard it the other day and thought it was perfect for what I want to ask you."

I blushed heavily and gulped. "And what do you want to ask me?"

"(Y/N/H) I've loved you since I first saw you. There was something about you, something that Hydra hadn't touched. I've come to know it was your kindness, and willingness to be good. You've become my best friend, but what I feel for you is more than that. I want to have you by my side and protect you and call you mine. I'm not perfect, but I hope you can love me for me. So doll, will you be my girl?"

I wanted to cry at the beauty of his words, and I felt a few tears slip down my face, but yet I smiled broadly. "Yeah Rogers, I'll be your girl."

He grinned like he won the lottery. He lifted a hand and cupped my face, using his thumb to wipe away my tears. It was like the world slowed to a stop. His face grew serious and I saw him lean in slightly. "M-may I kiss you ma'am?" he asked gently. I nodded and closed the space between us. The kiss was pure light, soft and slow. He used one arm to pull me closer against him and my arms tightened around his neck. Only when we needed air did we pull apart.

"I love you (Y/L/N)."

"I love you too, Rogers."