Stay

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*cemetery*
(Steve)
I heard a familiar voice coming up behind me, "You should be honored, that's about as close as he gets to saying thank you." she wittily told me.
"Mmm." I laughed, "Not going with him?" I then continued to ask.
"No." she said.
"Not staying here?" I asked almost hopeful she would.
"Nope."
The next thing I said was so impulsive, stupid, but I meant it."
"Stay." I almost yelled.
"What?" she stated shocked.
"You should stay. Don't go find anymore covers, or go on any missions."
"Then what should I do?" she asked with bewildered wide eyes.
I moved closer to her. I've never done this, I've never let someone know how I feel. I've also never made the first move, which is weird for a 95 year old. But I'm standing there looking into her beautiful eyes and thinking, "what if she stayed?" So I just moved closer and swallowed my fears.
"How about your new mission is to get to know me?" I asked hesitantly.
She didn't look surprised, but I couldn't
tell what she was thinking. Until she stepped closer.
"That sounds...amazing, but would you really want to get to know me." she said as I noticed tears in her eyes.
"Why wouldn't I?" I moved closer again.
She looked me up and down then leaned in and kissed me on the cheek.
"6 o'clock, my place." She said as she turned around to walk away.
(5:15pm)
still steve's pov
I was walking outside to clear my mind, get my thoughts straight. I wanted them to be clear on what I wanted when I knocked on Nat's door in 45 minutes. As I was passing a Starbucks I saw a flower stand and immediately thought of her, so I stopped and bought her some, roses. I know she'd like like, they're her favorite. Then I had an idea, but I had to hurry.
(Natasha)
It was 5:54pm. Was he going to show up? I can't believe I told him I would stay. Not only was I staying, but I was staying for him.
*flashback*
"Stay."
"What?" I said in utter disbelief.
he then continued to say how I shouldn't find a new cover and I shouldn't go on any new missions, but I had to ask.
"Then what should I do?" I asked finding myself glancing between his eyes and his lips, but I don't think he noticed.
He then moved closer.
"How about your new mission is to get to know me?"
*end flashback*
I was pulled from my thoughts of earlier when I heard my doorbell ring.
I decided to dress up a little because maybe he planned something.
I opened the door to see Steve holding a basket.
It was full of flowers, strawberries, and...a music player?"
"Hey." he said with a large grin.
"Hey, wow this is amazing Steve." I said happily then continued as I let him in, "but what's with the music player and records?"
"Uhm, well before I went into the water Peggy was gonna teach me how to dance, but you know what happened after that." he paused but then continued on saying, "and I know for a fact that you can dance because I've seen you at our parties." he said with a laugh.
"Haha yeah I can." I said walking closer.
"So wanna eat these strawberries, then get your feet stepped on a few times?" he said with a laugh.
"Mmm I wouldn't want anything more." I replied smiling even bigger.
(Narrator)
Nat and Steve then walked over to the island in the kitchen; talked and ate strawberries.
"Did you buy strawberries because of my lipgloss?" she asked seriously.
"Yeah, why?" he said bewildered.
"Haha I'm just messing with you Steve. I think it's sweet that you thought of it." Nat said laughing sweetly.
"I try my best." Steve said smiling, "ready to get your toes stepped on?" he continued.
"Hey, that's not gonna happen; just follow my lead." Nat said grabbing the music player and records.
"Any song preferences?" she asked.
"Funny Valentine; Frank Sinatra." he replied.
"Really, Rogers?" she said with a grin.
"C'mon Steve let's go." she said grabbing his hands and taking him to the living room, "just follow my lead."
Nat then began to sway back and forth dragging Steve along with her.
"Come on you got this." she whispered to him looking him in the eyes, "you can do it just sway left and right." she said smiling.
"Okay. Ok, just left to right." he said really focused and tense.
"Hey, just relax. I got you." she said, again looking into his eyes.
"You got me." he said with a smile.
Steve began to catch on swaying left and right and then decided to take a gamble and twirl her. Nat followed along, and he succeeded.
"You got it." she said leaning into his chest.
"I got it." he said laughing.
(Steve)
"Nat?" I asked.
"Yeah Steve." she mumbled nestled in my chest.
"You're my favorite person." I almost whispered scared of her response.
(Natasha)
"You're my favorite person." he whispered into my head as he danced with me.
I looked up, put my hand on his cheeks and replied, "Well you're my favorite person too, Steve." I said smiling.
(Narrator)
Nothing happened that night. No one kissed each other, and no one slept together. Maybe they were scared to change what they had, so they just danced.

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