Why Won't You Stay

Taking out the Man Himself

Steve met Bucky in the breakfast hall. They were talking about Peggy, because she's the only thing Steve talks about.

"Why her? She's so stuck up."

"She really isn't Buck. Once you get to know her there isn't a problem with her. She's perfect." Bucky waved this away.

"What? Is she not up to your standards?" Steve started to get furious.

"Nothing Steve. I just don't think she's for you."

"Well she is."

"Oh yeah? What's so special about 'er?"

Steve stood up and leaned towards Bucky.

"When she walks into a room, everything changes. All of a sudden it's not gravity holding me to the planet, it's her. Nothing else matters. I would do anything for her. Be anything for her. I love her."

"I-I'm sorry Steve." Bucky didn't know they were in love. He thought it was just a crush. "I didn't know."

Bucky's eyes turned to Steve's right where Peggy had been standing speechless. She's heard everything Steve said. She knew he was crazy about her but going on a rant like that just made her want him more.

"I'll see you at the mission Buck." Steve escorted Peggy outside.

"Sorry you had to see that." He was embarrassed.

"I'm glad I did." She took his tie by the handle and pulled him into her lips. She stood on her toes. She wanted him. "Want to go back to your room?"

"Don't start something you can't finish Ms. Carter."

Peggy loves when Steve mocks her. She bit her lip which was visible to him. He looked away so he wouldn't get distracted. "Let's go get some coffee to wake us up."

*

It was 10 minutes to eight. People were rushing around and Steve was in his room with Peggy. They were discussing their missions.

"So you were a stage performer that would 'punch' Hitler to a soldier that is going to kill Hitler."

"Yeah. At least I don't have to wear tights anymore." He took a sip of his coffee. Peggy laughed.

"I enjoyed your performances."

"Why do I feel like you're lying?"

"Watching you up there was adorable." She was having fun.

"Please stop." He was trying to hide his smile.

"I think my favorite part was when you tripped that one time because your boots had a string."

"I might come over just to shut you up."

"Please do." Steve was next to her and about to kiss her but the announcements went on. They froze an inch away from each other. They locked their eyes on each other's lips.

"Soldiers from group A please report to the trucks now." Peggy got up slowly so she could keep looking at him.

"That's me. I'll see you in a few hours." They wouldn't be able to see each other for a day but they're acting like it's shorter to make the trip bearable.

"Bye love." Steve said and the door shut.

They don't like to say goodbye anymore, it's too painful.

*

Peggy left first then Steve's group was called. Their planes left at the same time but different locations. on opposite ends of the country. Peggy landed first and rushed to the front of a building with a group of men.