Chapter 16

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A/N: I haven't forgotten you all, thank you for all the comments! I won't let you wait any longer to read this chapter!
No smut yet, but there will be in the future, so be patient lovelies!

They shoo you and your super soldiers out of the already swamped kitchen. 
Hope follows you closely, having missed you for so long.

Steve pulls you on his lap on the couch, Bucky sits down next to him. You smile and pull your feet up on Bucky's lap. "Do we have a plan for today?"
"Taking it easy for you." Steve whispers in your hair. 
"I don't feel like sitting around all day!" you tell them, looking at both of them.

"We could take Hope for a walk in the park? Get a coffee afterwards?" Bucky suggests.
"Oh, at the place where Leah works! She made an amazing coffee back then and I want to see her face."
"Sure. After we all had breakfast."
You nod and lay your head on Steve's shoulder. 

A wet nose presses against your knee. You look at Hope and pet her. 
"Hey girl, we'll go for walkies today. Yes yes girl!" You press a kiss on her head and smile.
"And we don't get one?" Bucky fake pouts. 
Turning to him, you lean more his way. Softly you press your lips to his. Both of you smile.
You lean back on Steve's shoulder, turning your head up. You cup his cheek before also pressing your lips to Steve's.

"As hot as it is to see you kissing, we kinda appreciate it when you don't do it while we eat. That being said, breakfast is ready." Natasha says, mischievous glint in her eyes.

The four of you walk to the kitchen and see that everyone is filling their plates. You see Rhodey walking to the dining room. 
You walk to the plates and hand one to Natasha, Steve and Bucky.

"Thank you doll." His lips touch your for a second. 
The smile on your face is bright and it feels like it won't be leaving your face any time soon. 

Having filled your plate with delicious looking food, you follow Bucky and Steve to the dining room.
The others were so kind as to leave 3 seats vacated next to each other, so the three of you can sit next to each other. 

During breakfast everyone talks about basically everything. 
Natasha has this idea to start gardening and is trying to convince Tony to give her a spot on the roof so the plants have enough natural lighting. 
Wanda and Vision are talking about taking a short holiday to Ireland.
Bruce has this new experiment going on that he is very excited about.
Sam is going on about how he misses to fly around.  Rhodey agrees.
Clint want to take some time to go to his family, especially since it is so calm. As if evil has taking a vacation or something. 

Steve and Bucky add in to the conversation about wanting another dog so Hope has a playmate.
You look up surprised at them. "I haven't heard of that idea before."
"Well think about it. We could have another dog in the tower. Hope can play around and if we train the other dog, they might be able to guide you too. Plus animals give us all a happiness."
"Oh I'm all for the idea, it just surprised me."

Soon enough the talk about having a new dog, is hot topic. Different breeds are discussed, followed by either rescuing or buying a new puppy.
"We have to think this all through. The other dog doesn't need to be guide dog, she can just be a playmate. It's not that much that I turn blind, and if I need help I could ask you."
This causes another discussion about the other potential dogs. 
You smile as the all seem to want another dog for multiple of reasons. 

"We could go to a rescue center. Give a dog a new home." You suggest. 
"Yeah, we could do that." Wanda agrees.
"We'll take Hope with us to be sure that it clicks with them."
"That's a given. I don't want my sweetie to be uncomfortable or scared or feeling the need to protect us." You answer Sam.

"When do we go?" Natasha asks.
"We could go today?" Tony asks.

"We sort of have plans until afternoon. We could go afterwards?" Steve answers.

Everyone agrees, excitement tangible in the air.  After breakfast, Bucky, Steve and you get ready to walk Hope. Your dog wagging her tail enthusiastic. 
"Are you ready girl? Ready for some walkies? Yes?" You put the leash on her collar and wait for your two guys to be ready too.

In the elevator you pet Hope and talk to her in a cooing voice, causing Hope to wag her tail with more excitement and earning a few licks. 
"The same parc as where I found you?" Steve asks.
"Yeah, I can let Hope walk around freely for a while. I think she'll like that." 

During you walk there is a lot of gawking from others, yet no one really approaches you three. 
You're glad they leave you alone, to have some privacy in some sense.
Hope is walking around delighted, following butterflies and playing with the other dogs in the parc. 

Bucky, Steve  and you are wandering around, enjoying each others company.
"Do you think we will be able to decide one dog in the shelter?" you ask Steve and Bucky.
"I'm unsure. Either we all find a way to compromise or we get home with more dogs than planned. The latter is more likely to happen, seeing as we all have different personalities." Steve says
"But they have to be able to be around Hope." Bucky reminds him. You nod. 
"The tower might become some kind of dog paradise or something. I'm curious what the outcome will be. Imagine having three or more dogs running around the tower, tripping everyone in their enthusiasm." You giggle.
"Imagine all the cuddles the dogs get, and how many treats they might get."
"I'm sure Tony will come up with some sort of walking aid or robot or something."

The three of you are still laughing, when Hope joins again. You put her leash back on and the four of you walk to the coffee shop.
"I'm wondering what the shop actually looks like. If it fits my imagination. Hopefully Leah works!" 
Steve smiles and takes your hand in his, bringing it to his lips. "I'm sure she is at work, she only has a free day on Sunday and Wednesday." he says.
"And even on Sunday or Wednesday she sometimes jumps in if one of her colleagues calls in sick." Bucky adds.
Steve nods.

You three walk a bit further until the guys stop you and point to a coffee shop on the corner, a little further from where you are.
"There it is."

You smile. It's a sweet little shop, with a nice vibe. A vibrant lime green is the accent colour for the beige grey is tone. Inside you see big lightbulbs hanging form the ceiling as light source. Different kinds of chairs, all are white. A lot of plants are placed around the shop. The counter is a light wood colour.
"It's looks so cozy." you say.

"You bet it is." a familiar voice says. You look at the woman that spoke. 
"Leah?" you ask.
She nods,  "you can see me now, don't you? It's nice seeing you again."
You smile at Leah and walk closer to the counter. 
"So, you three?" she looks at you first before glancing at your two guys with a smile. 
"I'm happy for you. You all deserve it, that's for sure. Now, what can I get you?" 



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