Red Room

11: Day off

After the excitement known as today, Tony allowed everyone the "day off"...as if anyone actually ever worked. 

Bruce ran a few tests to ensure you were fine, "just to be sure". After getting the okay, you headed back to your room and got ready to ease yourself in the only way you knew how-ballet. 

As you were pinning your bun up, Bucky's monologue played on repeat in your head. You caught yourself smiling as you imagined if those words weren't just a distraction. No, stop that. 

As you were opening your door, Wanda was on the other side with an ear-to-ear grin. 

"Oh no." You breathed out, remembering that she can read minds. 

She pushed you into your room and began squealing like a schoolgirl. You couldn't help but giggle at her reaction. 

"You like like him!" She practically yelled. 

You elbowed and began shushing at her, but also smiling. 

"I don't really know. But maybe." You whispered. 

"Oh my god this is GREAT!"

"But don't tell an-y-one." You said, wagging your finger

She put her hand to her eyebrow in a salute and stood like a sergeant. "Of course."

"By the way, I don't normally pry into minds, but yours was screaming, I wasn't even trying to eavesdrop. Your thoughts are louder when you feel more strongly." She assured you. 

"It's fine, Wanda, now if you don't mind, I was about to go warm up." You joked. 

"Catch ya later!" She yelled as she swung around the door frame and out of the room. 

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You were just about to finish up when Steve entered the gym- not the super soldier you were hoping for, but you certainly weren't complaining. 

You tightly smiled at him, unsure of whether you should start a conversation or not. The two of you hadn't really gotten to know each other yet. 

He smiled back but continued to walk in your direction. 

"I feel like I haven't even talked to you yet." He said, holding his hand out. 

"Yeah, me neither, I thought you hated me or something." You replied, shaking his hand. 

He chuckled at this, "No, of course not, but I figured you would want a few days to get used to everything before everyone began throwing friendships at you. We can be a bit much."

"Well thank you for that, Captain-"

"Just call me Steve." he cut in.

"Okay, well thank you, Steve." You said, emphasizing "Steve"

"Anytime...uh I'll let you get back to your ballet thing....Oh and y/n?"

"yeah?" 

"Bucky really seems to like you. I heard his little speech thing earlier. Don't hurt him, please. He's been hurt enough."

You felt a blush grow at the mention of Bucky's name, dammit. You coughed to cover how flustered you were. "Uh, yeah I won't" you choked out. 

And with that the super soldier exited the gym. 

A/N: Ik this isn't too eventful but bare with me lolz, also thank you everyone for the nice comments, it means so much to hear that y'all are enjoying this!!!