Drops of Jupiter

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Four weeks and Seven dates later, Peggy was called into work on a mission.

"Three weeks," Steve whined. He didn't want her to be gone for so long. He was laying on her bed, with his head hanging off the side upside down. She turned around from looking in the mirror and tucking her hair into a ponytail to give him a quick kiss. She leaned down and pecked his lips, but he pulled her down for a longer one. She laughed.

"Yes three weeks. You were gone for seventh years. You can last for three weeks," she said.

"Rude," He said.

"When I get back we can dance," she said.

"Don't jinx it," they both laughed. He flipped backwards off of the bed.

"Show off," She said. He playfully pushed her and she looped her arms around his neck to kiss him. His hands met her waist. They let go. "Alright let's go. I need to leave." They walked to the front door.

"Bye. I love you," he told her.

"I love you too."

"Be careful."
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   Steve was bored. Peggy had been gone for fourteen days. He worked out more, and went on more runs with Bucky and Sam. He was also helping train Peter. He held his palms out and Peter punched them. Suddenly, Steve's ringtone went off.

"Great work Peter. Grab a drink of water," Steve said as he walked over to the bench his phone sat on. He picked it up and saw the words 'unknown caller' light up the screen. He clicked the answer button.

"Is this Steve Rogers?" A voice on the other line asked. He nodded before realizing that they couldn't see him.

"Yes it is," he replied in confusion.

"This is SHIELD. We are calling to let you know that there has been a small incident," the voice said. Steve sat on the bench.

"What?" He asked them.

"Peggy Carter is in the medical wing. She was shot in her side," they said professionally.

"Is she okay?" He nearly screamed into the phone.

"Yes. She is stable. They have already performed the necessary procedures on her. She is unconscious but should wake up soon," they said. He ran outside and hopped on his motorcycle. He started it and sped onto the street. Once he reached his destination, he ran through the doors, bumping into people and objects. He saw the medical wing and stopped to open the doors. He saw the setting change from a professional establishment full of scientists and agents, to a building full of doctors and nurses. He ran to the front desk, still not out of breath.

   "I'm looking for Peggy Carter," he told them, trying to act as if he weren't panicked. He knew that she was okay. They told him that she was stable, so why was he so panicked? He guessed it was because he loved her. Or maybe it was because he had already lost her once.

   "She's in the third door on the left," she said. He nodded and ran towards the door. He opened it and saw Peggy laying in the bed, heart monitor connected. She had a bandage wrapped around her head, and blood bleeding through her outfit. He went and sat down next to her, pulling a chair up. He grabbed her hand with both of his and waited.
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   When Peggy woke up, she tried to sit up, but ended up laying her head back down on the bed. She looked around and saw Steve asleep. She tapped her thumb against his hand and he stirred awake. He looked at her and sat up.

   "Hello," she said. He smiled.

   "Hi," he replied. He helped her sit up and she winced. "Do you remember what happened?"

"I think so," she said and started explaining. "It gets a little fuzzy here." She tried to remember how she got hurt, but couldn't.

"That's okay. Do you need anything?"

   "No I'm fine. Thank you," she said. They talked for a little while, before the doctor walked in. He smiled at Peggy.

"Ah good. You're awake. How are you feeling?" He asked her some questions, like on a scale of one to ten how much did it hurt. He was surprised when she said it was only a four.

"Only a four? It seems like a seven or an eight," the doctor said. Peggy shrugged.

"I've had worse," she said. Steve rolled his eyes.

"Agent Peggy Carter you are going to be the death of me," he said.

   "Likely," she said. The doctor walked up to her and pulled the bandage on her face off. Steve gasped when he saw a huge gash on the right side of her forehead. It had obviously just been stitched up.

   "Oh Pegg," Steve said sympathetically.

   "I'll be fine. It's just a scar. Not a big deal," she said. Steve shook his head and leaned over to kiss her cheek. The doctor continued his checkup and soon, left the room. Steve texted the rest of the Avengers, telling them what had happened. One by one, they started showing up. First, Tony, Pepper, and Peter walked in.

   "Hey Aunt Peggy," Tony half joked. Peggy laughed.

   "I'm younger then you Anthony," she told him.

   "You're not wrong," he said. They talked for a few minutes before Peter talked.

   "I have to go. My aunt won't want me out this late," he said. "Feel better Ms. Carter."

   "I have told you to call me Peggy," she said. He smiled.

   "Okay Ms. Peggy," he said. She rolled her eyes.

   "Well you did it for a little while," she said. She raised her arm and he walked over to give her a quick hug.

   "Feel better," he said. He walked away after saying. Goodbye to Tony and Pepper. Once they left, the others started filing in and out of the room. Peggy greeted everyone of them with energy, making sure that they knew that she was alright. Steve saw that she was about to fall asleep. Her smiled faltered and her eyes looked droopy. She was talking to Bruce and Thor, when Steve interrupted.

   "Alright everyone Peggy needs to go to bed now," he said. Everyone looked guilty when they realized that she must be exhausted. 

   "Goodnight Peggy!" They all called out as they left.

   "I'll be right here when you wake up," Steve said, sitting down in the chair. Peggy smiled as he took her hand. She turned so her head was facing him and he quickly kissed her lips. She closed her eyes and slowly fell asleep, still holding Steve's hand.
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