Desirous || Steve Rogers ON HOLD

Chapter Two

Songs For This Chapter:
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing - Jack Johnson
Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
Hide Away - Daya
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{ A L E X I A }
I stood there in awe, I knew it was wrong of them. Steve being the new kid and already sleeping with the most popular girl in school, okay I'll admit, this will give him more credit with the guys. But I know Nat's reputation is gonna have to drop. I mean, she has a boyfriend. Correction, had a boyfriend. Well, at this point I really don't even know. I was shaken out of my thoughts when I heard Steve's voice calling me.

"Alexia, it's not what it looks like. She asked for help with her work in our Math Class. I'm ahead. She wanted me to-" Steve said but I cut him off mid-sentence.

"Steve, personally I don't care," I lied continuing "but I know Clint will. And no offense but I'm gonna have to tell him. He's a good friend of mine and I don't wanna let Nat lead him on if she's just gonna go around and do this with other guys. I honestly don't see what guys see in her. Well, scratch that, she's perfect. Oops I must've forgotten," and at this point I'm not even letting Steve get in a word in as I somewhat talk to myself, "God, it's not fair. At least I'm loyal."  I finish moving my gaze from the floor to him. His blues met my blues.

"Alexia, I'm sorry. Please don't tell anyone. I don't want to ruin mine or Natasha's reputation." He says with a face of worry.

"I-I'm sorry, Steve. Clint deserves to know." I say rushing back into my room and locking the door. I hear chatter & Soon there's pounding on my door.

"Let me in your little Brat." Nat spits whilst jiggling the door handle vigorously. I hated seeing people get hurt. But it's the right thing to do, Clint needs to know. And I feel bad for Steve, he's probably not on s ever want to talk to me ever again. But I have to, Clint is my friend.

Me: Clint, we need to talk about Natasha. Like. ASAP.

Clint: yeah sure. I'll call you after archery practice. Everything okay?

Me: yeah I guess but can we meet up? I need to tell you in person.

Clint: yeah, gotta go. I'll see you at the diner @ 7?

Me: sounds good.

I felt terrible. I called Wanda to see if she & Pietro wanted to meet at the mall around 7:45. I called and she of course graciously accepted the offer. The mall was only about a mile from our houses so she said she'd walk with Pietro.ni explained what all was happening and she agreed with me. I need to tell Clint, I can't let Natasha get away with this.

I got to the diner at 6:45 and I wasn't ready. But I was ready. Does that make sense? I went ahead and ordered my regular, which consisted of a double cheeseburger with a small order of fries, & the large strawberry shake. When they put the plate down, Clint walked in the door. He came and sat with me. Everything was an awkward silence for about a 30 second period.

"Alexia, what's up with you?" He asked putting his hand on mine.

"Clint, Nat.. She's.. Well she's been with another guy." I replied a tear running down my face. I knew this would hurt him, but I didn't want to.

"That's all? Honey, we broke up about 4 days ago. Babe, everything's okay." He said with a smile in his voice. My stomach dropped. Why didn't they tell me?

"Why didn't you tell me? You know I want to be kept in the circle so things like this can be avoided." I shot at him, tears falling faster. I could feel an anxiety attack happening. I put my money on the table and ran outside, sat on the sidewalk and tried to even my breathing.

"I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to know why, Alexia. We broke up because I like you. Like, I really like you," He said rubbing my back, "I told Nat not to tell you and she respected that, she wasn't mad. Alexia, I like you, okay?" He said turning my head towards him. I was awestruck. I don't know how to explain it. I don't know if I liked Clint. I mean, I know I liked him but what's everyone gonna say? It's like I'm his rebound after Nat.

"Clint, am I just your rebound? Are you just saying this to get back at Natasha or do you actually like me?" I said grabbing hold of his hand.

"Alexia, you're not my rebound. I like you, a lot," He said helping you up, "You mean the world to me." He finished. I didn't say anything, but instead I hugged him.

"Thank you, Clint. You are amazing. I don't think anyone has ever chosen me over Nat. Thank you." I said grabbing his hand and joining it with mine.

"So, just to be clear.. You are my girlfriend now, right?" He asked giving his cheesiest smile.

"Yep." I replied, popping the p.

We went to the mall and met Wanda and Pietro there. But before we met them, Clint and I went shopping. Well, it wasn't really shopping, it was more going into stores and wanting. I didn't want to waste my money on things I didn't need, which I do anyways. When we got done, we met the twins in one of the many shoe stores the mall had.

"Wanda, Pietro, guess what just happened." I said running up to them with Clint right behind. I started biting my lip before anybody could answer.

"What?" They both said in unison causing everyone to laugh.

"I swear you two have twin powers," Clint said finally catching up to you, "Have you told them yet?" He said bumping into me making me giggle even more than before.

"Not yet." I said grabbing his hand and intertwining our fingers for like the 15th time today.

"Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God," Wanda said engulfing me in a hug. "When did this happen? Why didn't you tell me? I need to know these things asap." She said finally letting go of the hug.

"It happened at the diner. And what's wrong with Pietro?" I said looking over her shoulder to see a rather gloom-looking Pietro.

"He's sorta had a thing for you since like 8th grade." She whispered, making sure neither Pietro or Clint heard.

"Oh..." I said, kind of confused.

What is it with everyone suddenly liking me?