Tick Tock [𝒮𝓉𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑔𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝓍 𝒪𝒞] [Discontinued]

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Genesis' POV

I slammed the door shut and proceeded to walk in the opposite direction of the truck.

"Genesis!" I heard Steve yell behind as he jumped out of the truck.

"Crap," I muttered under my breath.

Why can't he just leave me alone?

I picked up my pace once I heard his voice get louder and closer. "Genesis!"

I knew he was right behind me, and I spun around, almost smacking into his built chest. "W-what?" I asked, annoyed, as well as trying to not sound or look embarrassed.

"Please. Don't do this," Steve begged.

Don't look at his face. Don't give in, Genesis.

"Steve," I sighed, aggressively running my hands through my black hair. My hair was already burning under the sun. "Just...just leave me alone and go figure out that place! Please go!" I gestured back towards the truck. "I'm just gonna lag you both behind."

About to turn away, he gently grabbed me by the elbow, but he was careful to not pull me too hard. "And how are you going to get back? Are you seriously thinking of walking possibly, oh I don't know, three days? Three days back?"

"If that's what it takes," I grumbled, shrugging his hand off of me. "Why do you even care! I'm capable of taking care of myself!" I turned my back on him and continued to walk away.

This time, he didn't stop me, and somehow, there was this unsettling feeling in my chest. "I understand, Genesis, but I can't leave you on the road like this. I can't let...They're after you too. And if you were to get captured, I...I wouldn't know what to do."

It was silence between us. I halted on the side of the road as I processed his words.

"I'm sorry. Please get back in the truck."

Biting on my bottom lip, I tried to prevent any tears from forming or spilling.

Don't cry. Don't cry. Stop being a big baby.

No, Genesis, you have to save them. They need you right now. Any minutes wasted, they're gonna be closer to death. Time is ticking. You really want them to die by the hands of the Winter Soldier? Be my guest.

I clasped my hands over my ears and squeezed my eyes shut. I didn't want to hear it anymore.

Are you out of your mind, Genesis? Steve and Natasha are on an important mission, and yet, here you are, you are holding them back? You're an idiot. This is the most reckless and irrational thing you've ever done. They're on the run too, yet you're too selfish. You never think about others. Because of you, they're gonna get caught too.

Why is life so cruel and harsh?

I opened my eyes to the empty road before me. It was indeed a long way back to D.C., and if I were to possibly get a flight back to my family, who knows if HYDRA or S.H.I.E.L.D. would arrest me. I let out a shaky breath, crossing my arms over my chest for comfort. I made a u-turn, heading back to the truck.

"I hate you," I muttered as I passed Steve. I saw a flash of hurt on his face, and I deeply regret saying it.

Why did I make this worse?

I didn't hate him. I hated how I couldn't do anything. I couldn't do anything to help my family. I couldn't do anything to stop the Winter Soldier.

I forced myself onto the truck and buckled my seatbelt. I leaned my head against the window, gazing at the trees and the sky.

You're so stupid, Genesis.