the broken girl// steve rogers

chapter fourteen

third person p.o.v

Steve and Scarlett didn't talk for almost a week. She was leaving for Ohio today, by herself. All the boys suggested that one of them go with her, but she said she wanted to be alone. Wanda, Natasha, and Hayley volunteered too, yet Scarlett denied them all. They all took her to the airport that night.

Her mind was on Steve. She knew that what he said was true. She knew that he didn't cheat on her. Loki wouldn't lie to her, but she doesn't think he knows the whole truth. She wanted Steve to come to Ohio with her. More than anything in this world. She felt so stupid for not contacting him and for not letting him tell his side of the story.

Little did she know, Steve had already booked a plane ticket and was leaving in the morning.

s t e v e

All I received was dirty looks, from everyone. Even Bucky threw some my way. I didn't cheat on her. I could never allow myself to hurt her. She means the goddamn world to me and I don't ever wanna lose her.

Sharon kissed me, and yes I should've pushed her away, but I didn't kiss her back. I couldn't. I never liked her. She was there and she made the pain fade for a while. But then I met Scarlett and my world was complete.

"I know you didn't cheat on her,"

I turned my head to see Hayley standing in the doorway. She gave me a small smile.

I sighed, "Well, everyone else thinks I did, even Scarlett does,"

"No she doesn't. She loves you, Steve. When she first told me you cheated, I freaked the fuck out, but then I realized that it was you she was talking about. She was talking about the love of her life. You would never hurt her,"

"What am I suppose to do? I mean I bought a plane ticket to Ohio, but-"

"That's it!" Hayley shouted, interrupting me.

"I should fly to Ohio?" I asked.

She smiled wide, "Yes, dumbass! She'll never see it coming! She'll love that you came to see her and she'll love that you finally man'd up!"

"That's kind rude, but I guess I'm going to Ohio,"

Scarlett's house

My heart was pounding out of my chest. I stared at her door for about 5 minutes. I was trying to think of what I was going to say, but my mind was blank. I knocked twice and waited for an answer.

The door swung open to reveal an older lady. She looked at me for a moment and then a smile appeared on her face.

"You must be Steve,"

I smiled down at her, "Yes ma'm,"

"Oh! I love the manners! The 40's treated you well mister," she said, pulling me inside.

"My mother always told me that manners stand out more than anything else." She laughed at me and winked.

"Is Scarlett here?" I asked.

"Yes! She must be in her room with Atta!" she exclaimed.

Who's Atta?

"Scarlett Rose, get out here!"

"If she's-"

"I'm her grandma, Wilma!"

I shook her hand, smiling, "It's nice to meet you,"

That's when Scarlett walked in, looking as beautiful as ever. She had on one of my shirts and her underwear. She smiled at her grandma, until her eyes landed on me.

"Steve,"

"Hi, baby,"

Her eyes glanced from me to Wilma, "Grandma, I'm gonna take Steve into my room, okay?"

"Okay! I'll turn my hearing aid down!" Wilma yelled, smirking as we walked away.

"Grandma!" Scarlett said and laughed.

We walked into Scarlett's room and I sat down on her bed. My eyes wandered around her room, settling on a German Shepherd. It looked at me and jumped into my lap.

"Atta!" Scar yelled, giggling.

So, this is Atta. Noted.

Scarlett looked at me, "Why are you here?"

"I never thought I would ever love again when I lost Peggy. It just didn't seem like it was in the cards for me, but then I met you. I saw you in that alley and I thought you were so beautiful, minus the fact that those assholes were hurting you. But, you admittedly caught me eye,"

"Steve-"

"I love you. I love you so damn much. There is no one else out here for me. You are the only person I wanna fight with, cuddle with, kiss, and love. You're it for me,"

She grabbed my hand, pulling me off the bed. Her eyes met mine and I could see a sparkle in them. They were so green, so beautiful.

She cupped my face in her hands, "I know that you didn't cheat, Steve. You aren't the kind of person to do that,"

I smiled.

"Besides, I called Shirley and demanded she tell me the truth,"

"Well, I'm glad she did," I said.

"I love you, babe. You are the man of my dreams and I'm so damn grateful that you saved me in the alley that day. Thank you for being my everything,"

I picked her up, having her legs wrap around my waist, "No, thank you. Thank you for letting me love you and for being my world, baby girl,"

a/n: merry christmas babies !! i love you all to the moon and back. thank you for supporting me and loving what i put out. i'm so damn grateful. ik that this chapter was short and sweet, but i was kinda feelin it so 😂 the next chapter will be longer, i promise. shoutout to my best friend of life, catlover7722 , for showing me marvel and for obsessing over it with me. i think i'm after on of her men sooooo 😏 ily hoe. i hope this christmas was amazing for all of you guys 💘
-kels