The Shapeshifter (Avengers Fanfiction)

Appointment

I woke up the next morning but to my surprise it wasn't because of the morning sickness. I heard Steve in the kitchen, I think he's making coffee, or at least that's what it sounds like. I felt a split moment of relaxation when the appointment with Bruce was remembered. Dammit.. I still have no idea what I'm going to do. 

As I got up out of bed, I decided to take a shower, get dressed, and just play everything cool. I grabbed some sweats and a white shirt and headed into the bathroom. I heard Steve knock on the door as I turned on the water, "Hmm?" I asked after he knocked. "I was just reminding you that we'll probably be leaving in about an hour or so." I nodded to myself nervously and then replied, "Alright, I'll be out soon."

I took a quick shower and all I thought about was the baby and Steve. How could I think of anything else? My life was just about to start on a new, fresh page and now this. I'm such a dumbass. How could we not use protection and not expect this. I should've seen this coming. I washed my hair and body fairly quickly, not even really thinking about it.

After I finished, I turned the water off and grabbed a towel. I stepped out and dried myself in front of the foggy bathroom mirror. When I dried off around my waist, I stopped- my stomach seemed different. I finished drying off and quickly got dressed. I leaned forward and wiped the mirror, clearing it so I could see my reflection more clearly. I then turned sideways and lifted up my shirt a ways, showing the side of my stomach. It was either just me, or it was a bit bigger. But even if it was, it couldn't be the baby. No because if I am only around four to five weeks pregnant, I would definitely not be showing. But I swear, it looked bigger. I rubbed my hand over my stomach and even felt a slight curve outwards.

There was a knock at the door. I gasped and jumped slightly out of shock. "Emily, are you already done? Ha wow, pretty quick this time. How are you feeling this morning?"

I bit my bottom lip and pulled my shirt back down. "I really think I'm better actually. Is this visit really necessary?" I walked over to the door and opened it. Steve was on the other side smiling, "Yes. Yes it is necessary." he winked. I rolled my eyes.

*one hour later*

This was it. This was the day I'd be leaving. Maybe I could persuade him? Maybe he'd want to stay. All I know is that it wasn't good to give myself the false hope of that happening. I just had to expect the worst and that was that. We sat in silence as he drove us to the Shield hospital. I looked out the window. I've never been this nervous in my life. It was like ten million times worse than my fifth grade spelling bee.

When we arrived in the parking lot, I was trying so hard to keep the tears in. I just wish none of this ever had happened. Honestly, I think I was probably to nervous to have morning sickness this morning but I'd actually rather have it if it meant I could get out of this appointment. Steve parked the car and started to get out.

"Wait," I said before he got out completely. He turned and looked at me. "I... I love you so much." It was all I could manage to say. "I love you too babe. Now c'mon, let's go get this over with." He smiled and I gave him a weak smile back.

We got out and started walking in.

When we entered, Steve walked over to the front desk and I silently followed behind. "Captain Steve Rogers and Emily McFairland."

The lady nodded and checked us in. We were just about to sit down to wait when Dr. Banner caught us in the hallway. "Ah, Captain! I can take you right now actually." he said cheerfully. Steve smiled and they shook hands. Dr. Banner then proceeded to shake my hand and he had us follow him to a room.

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"So how have you been feeling? Describe the stomach pains to me." Dr. Banner asked as I was sitting down in his office. I swallowed calmly, "Well... um.. they, it feel just like the flu I guess... I feel like I can never keep things down but I'm always hungry.." I looked at my hands. I saw from the corner of my eye that he was writing everything down. Steve was standing by the door with his arms crossed listening carefully on everything I said. I've never been under pressure this much. "Alright I'm just going to listen in carefully on your stomach if that's alright." Dr. Banner pulled out his stethoscope.

I nodded and he had me stand up and pull up my shirt a ways. My back was turned to Steve so luckily, he couldn't see my stomach but I was pretty sure Banner knew something was up because he looked at me in a 'I know' sort of look.

He had me breath evenly while he moved his stethoscope around every few seconds. After around thirty seconds, he looked up at me and removed the stethoscope from his ears and set them on his desk. "Um, Rogers, if you don't mind, I would like to speak with Emily alone for a few minutes. You could wait just outside the door." 

I looked at Steve and he nodded. "Sure thing. I'll just be out here then." He turned the knob on the door and walked out, closing the door behind him. 

I started at the door when Dr. Banner took my hand. "Emily. I have a feeling you know what this is." 

I couldn't keep it in anymore. The tears started forming in my eyes and I could feel their fresh sting. "I... I know... but.. I.. I can't tell him... I can't... he'll leave and..." I trailed off, wiping away the tears rolling down my face. "Steve will not leave you. Trust me, he loves you and never shuts up about you when we're on missions. Besides, you won't be able to hide this forever, you and I both saw that small, small bump forming. It's not noticeable yet but it will be soon. You need to tell him. He'll understand." 

I shook my head, "No... I, I can't."

"You can. You will because you have to." Banner calmly spoke.

I knew he was right and I knew that this day was coming. I was going to have to tell him the truth. "Now, calm down, you'll be fine. I'm going to call him in now, and I will let you tell him." Bruce said softly. I took deep breaths, "Can't... can't you tell him for me?"

He shook his head, "This is something you have to do on your own. But if you want, I'll stay here when you tell him."

I nodded and he called Steve in. I wiped away the tears once more and took another deep breath. This was it. When he walked in, he noticed I had been crying and walked over, "Emily what, what is it? What happened?" He looked at me and then at Dr. Banner. "Emily has something to tell you. Something very important." 

Steve looked back at me and I looked into his blue eyes. "What? What is it baby?" He held my hands in his. I looked at the ground, and then at Dr. Banner, who nodded at me.

"Steve," I sniffled as the tears started increasing rapidly again, "I'm... um, I'm... Steve, I'm pregnant."