My Darling (Steve Rogers Love Story)

Chapter 2

Alice looked up from the register at the sound of the door opening and smiled.

"Hey cookie," Steve walked over and pecked her on the lips.

"Told you not to call me that!" Alice giggled. Steve rolled his eyes.

"Right. So, how's your day going?"

"Alright, tips are low today, but Billy said his wife is pregnant!"

"Make sure to give them my congratulations"

"I will," Alice assured. "So, what did I do to earn this unexpected visit?"

"Can't a man visit his girl while she's at work?" Steve walked around the counter and wrapped his arm around her waist.

"He sure can," Alice smiled up at him as his nose brushed hers. Thank God Joe had gone on an errand!

"Hey, lovebirds!" The couple groaned and stepped away from each other making Bucky chuckle.

"Now, this was an unexpected visit I could do without."

"Oh hush! You love me!"

Alice just smiled and shook her head.

"Hey! we should go dancing tonight!"

"Bucky, you always wanna go out!" Steve chuckled.

"Yeah, but you two never come! Come on! It'll be fun!"

"I'd be up for some dancing."

Steve looked at Alice a little surprised. "Seriously?"

"Yeah! Come on! Bucky's right, we haven't gone dancing in ages" Alice pleaded.

Steve sighed in defeat, "Fine."

Alice let out a squeal and hugged Steve who laughed.

Alice was putting on her lipstick when there was a knock at the door. She slipped on her shoes and walked over.

"Right on time!" She exclaimed opening the door. Steve's smile widened at the sight of his girl. Alice was wearing a red dress, which was Steve's favorite, that she had worn on their first date. Well, it had really been their second date but since the first one didn't go so well they considered the second one to be their do-over.

"You beautiful," Steve whispered kissing her cheek. Alice linked her arm with Steve's as he waved a cab over.

"You made it!" Bucky exclaimed waving his two friends over. He hugged Steve and kissed Alice on the cheek. Alice ordered some drinks and started up a conversation with Bucky's date while Steve talked with the guys.

"Oh, I love this song!" Karen, Bucky's date, exclaimed. Bucky held out his hand and they made their way towards the dance floor.

Steve smiled at Alice and raised his eyebrow. "May I have this dance?" He asked dramatically making her giggle.

"You may," Alice did a little curtsy and took Steve's hand. The two spun around on the dance floor. Laughing and joking as they tripped and stepped on each other's twos once or twice.

The band started to play a slow song and Steve pulled his date close. Alice rested her head on his shoulder, enjoying the smell of his cologne. Steve kissed Alice's forehead and rested his chin on the top of her head.

"Can I ask you something?" He whispered.

"Sure,"

"Why don't you like pet names? Like Baby or sweetheart."

"I just don't like them. They sound so fake to me you know? Those are things guys call out to girls to their attention. Doesn't sound very endearing to me." Alice explained. Steve hummed in response.