The Choice (Steve Rodgers x Reader)

Twelve

Tony cried. He cried a waterfall and played it off as an allergic reaction to 'hospital chemicals flying in the air'. As soon as she was placed in his arms he bawled.
"Oh man. I'm ruining my mascara." He smiled. "You don't even have a name and I'm already thinking of all the stuff I can buy you." You smiled at the supposed Iron man and shook your head.
"Who knew Stark was such a weeper for births." Steve mumbled to you, though Tony still heard you.
"Birth. Singular. I never thought I'd actually like babies until now. You're just so cute." Tony addressed the last line in his baby voice as he rocked your daughter.
"Have you thought of any names yet?" Bruce turned to look at you. He refused to hold her since he didn't trust himself. You trusted him though, wholeheartedly. You just didn't want to push him out of his comfort zone.
"Not really. All the ones me and Steve thought of don't really feel right now that she's here." You grimaced and turned to Steve. "We thought Rebecca after Bucky's sister but she doesn't feel like a Rebecca to me." You tried to hide the sadness you felt. You couldn't believe Bucky couldn't be here for this, for his baby. "And then we thought of her mothers name but she was never really around so..." Steve added.
It fell quiet as everyone thought about the dilemma.
Bruce bit his lip, unsure of how to ask his question. He didn't want to hit a nerve. "Can you recall a conversation with Bucky about any names he would've wanted?" You furrowed your eyebrows and went through all the conversations with Bucky about your future together. How ironic that was now.
You smiled slightly as you recalled. "He always said if he had a boy he'd name it after him and if he had a girl..." you stood up and walked over to Tony who still had the baby.
You peered down at her and smiled even more. "Y/N?" Steve asked from the bed in confusion.
"Dorothy. He said Dorothy." You stroked her cheek and swallowed the lump in your throat. "Apparently the wizard of Oz was his soft spot."  Tony saw the sadness lingering over your features and frowned. He hated seeing you so upset.
"That's a beautiful name, sweetheart." You looked up at Tony and smiled sadly. You stayed quiet for a few more minutes until it dawned on you.
"Oh god, I'm a mother now." The men laughed in response and Steve soon joined you next to Tony. As soon as he did, a ringing erupted from Tony.
"Aw man, that'll be Pepper." He looked down at the small bundle in his arms and pouted. "Gotta go Darling, but I'll be back for more cuddles." You giggled and took the baby in to your own arms.
Steve wrapped his arm around and you cooed at her lovingly. "So, Dorothy?" He smiled.
You looked between them and nodded. "Dorothy." You confirmed.