Captain America: The First Avenger

Chapter 8

I was thinking about who could possibly want to get me killed or worse get Steve killed while getting treatments from the doctor in my ransacked room with many officials walking in and out investigating the scene.

My mind blocked out all sorts of noises around me as I focused only on my main objectives of protecting Steve and finding out who wants us dead.

Steve comes running to me with immense worry and kneels beside me where I sat. "Hey." He said softly and carefully, afraid not to hurt me further.

I smiled faintly and replied, "Hey Steve."

"Are you alright? What happened?" He asked worriedly while scanning me to see if I got any injuries.

I could see his face boiling with anger and guilt as he sees my injuries. I look at the doctor and motions him to give us some personal space and I turned to Steve.

"I am fine now Steve. Somebody wants us dead." I said faintly.

"I am so sorry Teresa. This is all my fault. I wasn't able to protect you. I should have never left your side." Steve repents continuously.

I touch his hands and hold them firmly to assure him that I was fine and there was no way it was his fault.

Despite my assurance, he kept blaming himself. "Steve! I am fine. I can take care of myself. You had to do your job. So don't blame yourself and let's find out who is behind all this. Okay?"

"Okay." Steve agréés but I could still see that he takes responsibility of what happened.

My attention was cut off when I saw Agent Carter walks in the room.

"This looks pretty bad. I am glad that you are safe, Stark." She says with a slight scoff.

"Steve, I believe that we are suppose to go meet Colonel Philips." She adds.

"What did you just say?" I asked again not completely understanding the situation.

Steve takes my hand and says, " Teresa. I have to go get Bucky. He needs me. I asked Peggy to make arrangements for you while I-"

Immediately I cut him off, "No Steve. I am not letting you go alone. I spoke to Howard to arrange us the trip. Is that why she is here?"

Our attention went to Agent Carter waiting for her reply. Honestly, I was boiling with anger for several reasons.
1) What the hell is she doing here? What did she say to Steve?
2) Steve just called her by her first name!
3) Steve will be away with Carter and leaving me here alone?

Absolutely no. That ain't happening. I know that she has been trying to get a chance to flirt with Steve.

"Howard sent the plane as per your request. And I volunteered to come." She admitted shamelessly.

Steve touches both my arms to bring my attention to him. And seeing his scared face gave me an idea that my face was showing a volcanic eruption of anger.

"Teresa. I don't want you to get hurt anymore. Please understand. I have to go." Steve pleads.

"No Steve. I am not stopping you. I know you want to save Bucky. I want that too. But I am not leaving you, no matter what." I said firmly trying to control my anger.

Steve sighs and smiles, "You won't listen. Will you?" I smiled back.

Agent Carter says, "Alright! We got a plane to catch." as she walks out with annoyance.