Captain America: The First Avenger

Chapter 5

Steve, Agent Carter and I were travelling to the laboratory by car the next early morning. With Steve sitting beside me, and Agent Carter sitting in the front seat. The streets seemed busy with cars, kids playing around, horse carts and small vendors on the side.

I am feeling uncomfortable, probably because I am nervous for Steve even though I had double checked all the procedures myself a day before. I feel like something bad is going to happen today.

My deep thoughts were interrupted when Steve spoke,"I know this place. I got beaten up in that alley, that parking lot and that alley too. That's where I first met you, Teresa. Officially."

I chuckled at his words and said,"Officially."

I noticed Agent Carter roll her eyes when she turned to face us. Whatever! I thought and rolled my eyes internally.

"Did you have something against running away?" Agent Carter asks.

Steve nods his head indicating no and says,"If you start running, they are never gonna stop. Stand up, push back, can't say no forever, right?"

"You just don't know what it's like, to have every door shut at your face." Agent Carter replies.

"I understand that Agent Carter." I said and gave her a slight nod to acknowledge how it is like to be in that situation.

"You must have gotten it easy, Ms. Stark. You know what I mean." Agent Carter says with disbelief.

Yeah right. As if you know how hard I worked to achieve what I have today. With all those intensive training, studies and practices that I did I have earned my own credit. Howard and I have our own separate lives even though we are always there for each other. I thought to myself.

"You don't know my story." I argued.

"I guess, I just don't know why a beautiful dame like you would join the army..uh..a woman.. an agent. Not a dame, but you are beautiful...I mean.." Steve tries to explain but at a loss of words.

Agent Carter giggles at his words trying to hide her blushing face. I could feel my heart breaking when he complimented her. Does he like her? I questioned myself. I guess so.

I feel like getting out of the car immediately and cry. I am just a friend to him.

Agent Carter smiling happily and says, "You have no idea how to talk to a woman, do you?"

Steve chuckles, "It's the longest conversation I've ever had. Other than Teresa. Woman aren't exactly lining up to dance with a guy who they might step on."

"You must have danced." Agent Carter continues the conversation happily.

"Well, asking a woman to dance always seemed so terrifying. These past few years.. just didn't seem to matter that much. Figured I'd wait." Steve says.

"For what?" Agent Carter probes him hoping to get a clear sign from Steve.

"Right partner." Steve answers and smiles at me.

I force myself to smile back at him, trying to control my emotions.

The remaining ride was quiet which was what I needed. If being with Agent Carter makes him happy, I should support his choice. I can't lose him as a friend, at least.