Love in action

Part 7

Natasha got up and decided to change the topic, so he doesn't hurt over his memories.

"But then... Who was the idiot from high school that you dated and who hated policeman? " she asked, curiously.

Steve laughed, "She.. Was a bad rebound, I guess " he said, "I am not good at dating "

Natasha wrapped her arms around his neck, "I don't think so.. I am sure you are awesome"

He blushed, and she tiptoed to place a kiss on his cheek.

"You are just too cute" she said.

"Thank you, madam " he teased, and she laughed.

"So? No dates after rebound girl? " she asked, sitting on the kitchen stool and grabbing an apple.

"Well, here and there at times. But no one special " he said.

"They all should date my ex and colleagues, bunch of losers" she said, chewing.

"You are too cute" Steve said, smiling.

"I know " she teased.

"Something tells me.. You want to try.. New people.. Not related to your work" he winked at her.

"Something tells me" she started with her seductive voice, leaning over the counter, "you are tired of rebounds too"

He smiled, and blushed a little. She got onto the counter and was on his lap in the next second. He was startled but excited.

"I am falling for you, happily " she said, holding his neck.

"I am glad to say the same, for you " he said, stroking her cheek gently. She blushed heavily. And then, leaned in to kiss him in full lips.

They gently brushed their lips, continuing to lightly suck on them, their kiss was slow and rhythmic, like a beautiful dance.

He held her waist gently, and cupped her cheek. She had her hands on his neck, holding his jaw.

After a long kiss, they parted, and laughed.

"You are such a handsome gentleman " she said, caressing his hair.

"And you are a complete woman. A beautiful, strong, independent woman" he said.

She blushed again and lay her head on his shoulder, their fingers intertwined.

"I never thought my leave would be so futile" she said.

"I never thought I would have an actress as a neighbor, and I would fall for her" he said.

"I feel so happy with you Steve, so relieved. You are like and antitoxin for me" she told him.

"I feel very comfortable with you, I had this after a long while with someone. First time After... " he dropped his voice.

"After her death? " she asked, looking into his eyes. He nodded.

"She was.. A breath of fresh air, my inspiration, my brightness... And now.. Its you, Nat.. Its you" he said with a smile on his lips and tears in his eyes.

"Oh Steve! " she kissed his forehead with lots if love, "You have no idea what this means to me. Everybody.. No one has ever called me that"

"I like you for what you are on the inside" he said, "because on the outside, you are so beautiful, I am not  even worthy"

She laughed and hit his shoulder gently, "Shut up!! You are way more  handsome and adorable then you give yourself credit for" she said, "And you would make a very desirable actor, if you try"

"Not with my anxiety " he said, lowering his eyes.

"Anxiety? " she got worried, "Oh my God!! Steve? You? You suffer from anxiety? "

"Yeah, I.. After she.. Died.. I.. It was horrible.. I had this nagging feeling all the time that someone around me.. Someone I love would die.. Or get very sick.. I worried too much.. I was always on the edge with my emotions. And then.. My granna.. I was very close to her and she.. Died.. And then... My anxiety reached it's max when a colleague died so.. It's when I finally decided to get help" he told her, "but I am fine now, better, with treatment.. And I keep myself busy.. So its less haunting "

Natasha hugged him, placing his head on her chest, "Oh my precious Stevie. I am here for you, okay? Whenever you need me. When ever you want to talk about anything at all. I am here,  okay? Even if I am super busy, I am just a call away. You promise to share everything you feel with me, I don't want you to feel anxious at all"

"Thanks, Nat " he said.

"I.. Kind of.. Had depression too.. When he left.. But I survived because.. My friend and manager Maria was there with me.. She got me to get treated immediately. I am so happy to have you yo share this" she said.

"For each other, then? Always? " he cupped her face.

"Always" she said.

"Even if we don't progress, romantically? Or breakup, later? " he asked.

"I really love talking to you. So, yes. But not progressing romantically is not a possibility, since I am highly into you. I have butterflies in my stomach, and I blush so much, and you are amazing, so.. And we won't breakup, I am positive " she said.

He laughed, "I don't like breakups, and you already know everything now, except.. I sometimes snore when I have cold. And I don't like horror movies, I can't ride roller coasters and stuff and I have a slight height phobia, and I hate extra salt in my food, and I freak out sometimes, and.. "

She put her finger on his lips, "I don't care. No body is perfect. Neither you nor me. I am too emotional, and submissive, and I have had a huge crush on you ever since we met, and I am glad my flirting was on point"

He pulled her close, "You are amazing, Natasha Romanoff"

"So are you, Steven Grant Rogers" she said. He held her head and slammed her lips on hers, kissing her out of desperation this time. She kissed him back, with the same intensity, wrapping her legs around his torso. He got up and carried her to the sofa, where they continued their make out session.

*****
I love them😍
Anyways guys, to all those who read this and might be suffering from anxiety or depression.
Just want to tell you, its okay
Be strong, stay busy and be
vocal about it.
Hiding it never helps.
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