"We need a tree," he said, turning to look at him with a determined smile. "There's a lot down the block selling them, if we hurry we could probably grab one..." Bucky started but Steve shook his head. "Alpine deserves something fresh," he declared.

He swallowed tightly, gaze falling to the sliver of space between them, "If you do not wish this I understand and I shall leave you be My Lady. I will find things other than your smile to help make my days seem lighter." He felt her index finger slide below his chin, her soft caramel skin caressing his. He let his eyes close before she lifted his eyes to hers with a loving smile.

"We could always cut straight to that third date."

Felicity's brows furrowed, "In time for what?" She asked not missing how his eyes skitted to the woods behind her before landing back on her own. Deep golden eyes bore into her before he tilted his head to the side. "For nightfall." The man replied as if it was the most obvious thing and not whatever made his trigger finger twitch when her boots shifted in the dirt.

"Where were we, your Highness," Florence smiled, turning back towards James. "From what I heard that title belongs to you," he replied, leaning ever closer. "There are still some tales to tell," she whispered against his mouth as their lips finally met in a sweet, soft kiss.

"I have never shared this wonder with anyone before," he murmured when Zrina finally pulled away, "but I would share each and every other sunrise with you, Zrina."

"If she doesn't like you," Eddie shrugged, "it's her loss." He smiled at her. "You saved the world Robin, you're the coolest person we know."

"I was sitting cross legged on the west lawn because professor fury wanted fresh air and it was terribly grey that, I was frustrated with the yarn." His brows kissed, "but you came down the steps, late for class and the clouds parted letting in the most beautiful streak of light. It highlighted the golden streaks in your hair and the way your eyes sparkle. The string didn't matter anymore, the gods had shown me everything I ever needed."

"I don't doubt it," Claire teased, her fingers gently scratching against his thigh. "Are you free next week?"

His chest heaved as he fought to catch his breath, "holy shit Cora," he groaned, "what the hell even was that?"