Love in action

Part 2

Steve was making dinner at night, when his doorbell rang.

He opened the door to find a delivery man on his door.

"Hello sir, sorry to bother you. But the house beside yours had us deliver this and now isn't answering the door" he said politely.

"Oh! " he smiled, "come".

Steve walked with him to her house and rang the bell.

"Uh, its Steve with delivery guy" he said when he heard footsteps.

"Sorry, just leave the pizza on the floor and slip the bill in" she said changing her voice a little.

The delivery guy looked at Steve then did as directed, taking the money he left.

Steve went back to his apartment. But there was another bell.

He opened the door to find Natasha standing with her pizza.

"Can we.. Have dinner together? I can share" she said.

"Of course" he said with a smile and let her in.

"Why didn't you do what you did when I came over? " he asked when she sat down.

"I was thinking, then I googled for ideas. I am not used to living all by myself" she replied opening the box and taking a large slice out, "sorry to bother you".

"Its not a problem, anytime " he replied and then took a seat beside her bringing his bowl of food, with two spoons. Natasha was eating hungrily.

"I didn't even have lunch" she said as she took another bite.

"You can taste this, if you want to" he pushed his bowl closer to her.

"Of course, and please have a slice " she took a slice and handed him, then picked the spoon and tasted his food, "Yum, you are a fabulous cook. Wow, an extremely good looking cop who cooks and is a very happening gentleman, you are a real life hero "

He blushed at her comment, "Well, I suppose not. I am usually considered boring by the lots"

"Which idiot called you boring? " she asked, "Oh my God, you.. Can you.. I mean... " she was hesitant.

"Its alright. Well, we were together in high school, and then when I decided to join the police and serve my country, she didn't like the idea but still tried to be supportive. Until, she slammed it in my face that I was a boring person and could never be the guy of her dreams" his eyes had tears now.

"She must be stupid. Very stupid. I can say this because I work with the ideal men. The dream guys such girls have. And trust me they are huge jerks. They don't even respect a woman for who she is. " she said bitterly, "You are not boring, Steve. You are amazing " she put a hand on his.

"Thanks" he said, looking at her admiringly, "Its not one for your acting charms, is it? "

She laughed, "No, I assure you. And I am not even that great of an actress. Or am I? I would never know, since no one has pushed me for it. I just have to be a flowerpot in the movies, flaunt my boobs and a*s, and kiss the jerk hero endlessly, till I feel like vomiting" her voice was sarcastic but sad.

"One of the reasons I quit watching movies" he said teasingly she smiled.

"So, I told you mine, your turn. You know I don't know about all your scandals" he said.

"I don't even know how many scandals I am involved in" she said, "Its damn funny and very annoying at times. Do you recognize Clint Barton? "

"Yes, he was a Grammy nomination" Steve said

"Yes, he is married, he has three kids. And the media associated him with me. Just because he helped me a lot. One sighting and the people went mad. It was crazy" she said.

"I feel sorry for you.  We don't even realize such things that happen to all celebrities. It must be so disturbing " he said.

"It is, especially when.. " now she had tears in her eyes, "People think you are something they can buy for their pleasure. I have been offered money to pose nude, and even to.. "

Now he held her hand and squeezed, "You are... People look up to you, everything has its pros and cons"

"I am not worth looking up to, Steve. You are. Young children should look up to people like you, who work so hard to protect them" she said.

"You work hard too, Natasha. Some people are inspired from the struggle, the independent woman that you are"
He said.

She smiled at him, "You are too sweet for a cop" she said.

"And you are too down to earth for a famous celebrity " he said, she laughed.

"I am really very lucky to have you as my neighbor " she said, "Oh, before I forget, give me your number fast".

"Of course " he said.

She took out her phone, and noted as he dictated. She texted him instantly.

"You are really cute" he said.

"Cute? Really? That's new. Everyone calls me sexy and hot, no one has ever called me cute " she said, "No, I should be offended. You called me cute? That's because you haven't seen me onscreen. These shitty pyjamas are the reason"

"Shut up! You are cute and beautiful, and I am sure you are very hot and.. I just don't like those words. They are too sexual and insulting " he said.

She laughed loudly, "Its less then 24 hours, and I already like you so much"

"I like you too, more then any  celebrity or beautiful girl I happen to know" he said.

"Oh God! Its too late. I should go and crash on the bed. I need to wake up early for my exercise routine" she said hurrying up from her seat, "Good night, sweet neighbor, friend" she leaned closer and planted a gentle kiss on this cheek. And for the first time in a long time, he felt a chill, something changed, maybe his breaths, or his heartbeat, he couldn't quite figure out.

He watched her as she rushed out of the house and walked out to ensure she was safely inside her house. She flashed a smile at him before heading in and closing her door.

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Nat and Steve are getting close.
Lol Clint 😂
I'll get in more mcu characters
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