Gods' Outlaw

Chapter Four:

The Meetings between Steve and Lilith were now almost daily, and both enjoyed each other's company greatly. For Steve, it was, as if Harry was back...

Every day Lilith came along, she would cook something Harry used to make to cheer Steve up, and strangely enough, Steve felt a darkness lift he did not realize that he carried around.
She really was a great wonderful woman, and he was grateful she was there for him, his friend.
he would Probably even die for her, for now, he was sure, that Lilith was Harry in some way, and He won't let his Friend slip between his fingers a second time.
She shall be his friend and his alone.
Why was there jealousy sparking in his heart, as she spoke of her dear Husband?

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As Nick came Home, finally, after a whole Month of Work, she stormed into his arms and kissed him softly, making him smile, but this felt strange.
"Nick, what is wrong? What happened?"

"Someone stole the Tesseract." hushed Fury, scanning the room: At the moment, he did not feel safe, not even in his own four walls. "Loki, Norse God of Lies. We had a Mess with his Brother a few months ago, you remember? Well, Loki seems to be the Black Sheep of the Family. He stole it and wants to take over the World Domination. And not only ours."

The silence seemed to follow, and Lilith narrowed her Eyes. "That's not all, now, is it?"

"No." he gulped, as he looked up the ceiling, scanning the vents. "He is able to control people with his staff. He has all our best scientists and Barton. We need to change the Location. I fear that Hawkeye would come to get me."

She softly grasped his Hand and made him look down into her enchanting eyes. "Understood. Don't let go of my hand now."
And with a Loud sickening 'CrAcK', they Apparated.

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Steve had a normal regular daily routine. Wake up, walk, shower, walk again, draw Lilith, eat Breakfast, draw Lilith, read a Book, draw Lilith a little more, and then, make dinner. He looked at the Clock: it was noon.
He wished Lilith was there.
A loud noise was to be heard from the hallway, followed by a grunt, and Someone ringed his doorbell.
Fast like lightning, he hid his sketchbooks and drawings as good as possible, and went to the door, opening it.
It was Lilith... and her H U S B A N D.
This strange feeling of jealousy and dread made him feel slightly sick again, but he let them in none then less, after all, Lilith looked like she needed help.

With a smile, he closed the door behind the two, and mentioned for them to take a seat at his table: Tea was already brewing. "Lilith, Nice to see you again." chirped Steve, his smile so wide, it must hurt."Do you need help with something?"

Nick narrowed his eyes at the Super Soldier, feeling the Aura of desire he was giving off, but Lilith did not seem to get it. "Yes. It's time to gather the Avengers: I am here to get you."

"Oh. Ok then. I will just clear up my meal real quick then we can go. It will just take a minute, please." And with that, he vanished deeper into his apartment, and Fury scowled freely. "Lilith, I don't want you to hang out with him anymore."

"What? Why?" asked his Wife, her tune clearly stating that he thought him silly, and Nick held her hand now firmer, his eyes seeking hers. "Love, did you not realize? He is trying to take you away from me! He wants you! It's clear as the day to be seen in his Eyes!"

She laughed, thinking that was a joke, but as she realized he was frank with her, it got stuck in her throat. "Wait, Really? But he knows I am yours!"

"That won't stop his Desire from growing, I fear."

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"Steve?"
The Blonde Supersoldier turned around with a broad smile, his eyes glistening in joy. "Yes, Lilith?"
She took a deep breath, and exhaled softly to take away her nervousness. "nick told me. Is it true that... well... that you have a-a crush on me?"
"No." he rubbed his hands, unsure what to do, but wanting to hold and kiss her. "I Love you. I adore you in so many ways. I... fell for you." He felt his smile disappear, as he saw that Lilith did not show any emotion but a little fright, and he felt bad for her, realizing what he had done, what he had become. "You don't love me back, do you? I thought I had a chance with you... because you came to see me so often. I am sorry for Forcing all that onto you."

"It's alright. I just... I really love Nick, Steve. I really really do. And I love you too, but as a really good friend, a brother. Not a Lover. I am sorry, for being so mean to you now. But the Love you carry for me, I cannot give you the same. I will stay, as your friend. And I will help you get a Girl that you will be happy with. But..."
"I Understand." came it quietly from Rogers, his eyes wet, but his lips showed a genuine smile. "As long as we stay friends, it's ok. I will manage."

Lilith gave him a soft smile, and now, strangely enough, Steve was happier than ever before. Now he knew, Lilith was a Loyal brave Wife. And even though she was not his to hold and kiss all night, she was his friend, and that's alright.

Nick Fury was such a lucky Man.