"I leave tomorrow." Steve finally announced while you two were walking home from the diner.
You knew this was coming, but so soon?
You stayed silent.
"Did you hear me Ell-"
"Yes." You cut him off.
He was quiet.
"I'm sorry Elle. I wish I had more time. I thought I had more time."
More silence.
He sighed,"We both knew it was coming."
Still quiet.
He stopped,"Jesus Elle," he ran a hand through his hair,"What do you want me to say?"
You looked at him feeling defeated,"Let's just not fight okay?"
He took a deep breath and nodded before continuing to walk.
Once you reached your house, Steve turned to you,"I've got to head home, get my things together."
You silently nodded.
"I'll be over the second I get everything done. Okay?"
"Okay." You spoke in a whisper.
He kissed your forehead and turned away but not before you grabbed his arm and tugged him towards you.
"I love you, okay?" You spoke.
He nodded.
"I'd love to be your wife."
His eyes widened,"You really mean that Elle? You aren't making an irrational decision are you?"
You smiled and shook your head,"I want to be yours forever."
He smiled so wide you thought his teeth would shatter. He scooped down and picked you up giving you a spin.
"I love you so much Eleanor."
He set you down and you looked him over.
You smiled shaking away a thought.
"Well hurry up and get back to me soldier."
He saluted you, "Yes ma'am."
He stepped away and walked down the steps before jogging up the street.
You smiled and opened your door and went inside.
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Hours later the doorbell rang, you flung it open to be met with a very large chest.
"Oh Steven. I had forgotten this was what you looked like now."
He smiled and kissed your cheek.
You stepped aside and let Steve inside.
"So doll. It's our last night together."
You pouted,"Don't remind me."
He frowned.
"I'll be back before you know it."
You rolled your eyes,"Yeah yeah."
"So what do you wanna do?" He asked.
You shrugged,"Anything. I just want to spend time with you."
You bit your lip trying not to cry and looked away.
"Hey," Steve softly spoke and tilted your head towards him. " I know. I get it. I'll miss you too. More than anything. I'll think of you every second of every day. I'll even cry cause I miss you so much. But it's because I miss you that I'll come back. I'll come back because I love you and we have a wedding to plan. I love you so much." He wiped your tears.
"I think I love you more." You admitted.
"Not possible."
You smiled softly.
You couldn't help but feel sad.
"Let's just enjoy each other for now."
He nodded and led you over to the couch where you laid your head on his shoulder.
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"Do you think Agent Carter is pretty?"
He sighed,"Eleanor..."
"I mean, she is so beautiful. And smart and confident. I just... I can't compete with that."
"You don't have to. You don't need to compete with anyone. You're the only one I want. Ever. I don't know what else to do to make you see that."
"I'm just being silly. I just... she'll be there with you. And I'll be here."
"And I'll still be wanting only you."
Sorry this is such a short chapter, it's literally been like 3 and a half months since I last posted and I kinda just wanted to put something out. Sorry i suck at consistency!
