Stars and leather jackets

Repercussions

       It was bad. Bucky and I are still alive, but for a while we didn't think we would be. T'challa chased us through the vents, forcing Bucky and I to split up. Just my luck he decided to go after me. I rounded a corner sharply, and was more than a little surprised when the ground dropped out from under me and I plummeted down. I dropped out of the vent and would have shattered my skull if Steve hadn't been standing directly under it. Needless to say, he was a little scared to say the least. He gingerly got to his feet, sprinting over to me when he saw me clutching my side in agony.

"I'm fine," I groaned "I've had worse." Steve gently touched my side and I whimpered in pain, causing him to immediately jerk his hand away.

"Hey, it's OK baby. I'm right here, I'm not leaving you." he whispered.

"Steve, it's a broken rib, I'm not on my death bed." I said hoarsely. T'challa and Bucky came running over when they saw Steve leaning over me.

"Get her to the infirmary." T'challa said sharply. Steve slowly slid his arms under me, but stopped when I cried out.

"I'm sorry Thalia," he said as his face crumpled upon seeing me in pain "I promise it'll be over soon, just let me pick you up, alright?" I nodded as tears flowed down my face. He gently kissed my forehead and in one fluid motion picked me up and carried me to the infirmary.

THALIA BANNER, IF YOU REACH FOR THAT REMOTE YOU ARE IN BIG TROUBLE!" I groaned and leaned back on the bed as Steve glared at me with crossed arms from the doorway. "You know full well," he said accusingly "that the doctors said not to reach for anything for at least a week. So help me if you hurt yourself while you're already injured, I am going to be pissed!" I stuck my tongue out at him and he rolled his eyes as he gently sat down next to me.

"You worry too much, you know that right?" I asked. Steve smiled and gently tilted my chin up to kiss me.

"Considering the fact that you broke three ribs and partially bruised your spine, I think I'm worrying just the right amount." I giggled as I rested my head on his chest, trying to go to sleep. He gently wrapped an arm around me and pulled me close. "Try not to hurt yourself in your sleep."

"No promises."