Chapter 1

Characters: Steve and Natasha

Song: Baby, it's cold outside

Natasha lay silently on the couch with Steve, the soldier's strong arms wrapped lovingly around her as they sat by the fire. She took one look at the clock and sighed. "I have to go."

Steve tightened his grip as he kissed the crook of her neck. "Don't."

"I have to," Steve's shoulders slumped as he felt Natasha slip out of his arms. "I have to meet up with Clint at the farm. He says he might Intel on a Hydra informant."

Steve glanced out the window, the infamous east coast winter in full effect. "Nat, it's a pouring out."

"I'm from Russia, Rogers," Natasha reminded "I can handle a little snowstorm. Besides the sooner I leave, the sooner I can get back."

"Hey," Steve grabbed her arm as she turned away "What do I have to do to make you stay?"

Natasha paused. "Seduce me," she said with a smirk.

Ready to admit defeat, Steve slumped back on the couch as Natasha walked off. Then he had an idea.

Natasha had just put on her coat when she heard the familiar sound of Steve's playing. "Rogers, what are you up to?"

Steve extended his hand. "One dance before you leave," he asked "Please?"

Knowing that she couldn't say no to the baby blue eyes, Natasha took his hand and the two of them slowly started waltzing around the room as the music began to play.

I really can't stay,

Baby, it's cold outside

I got to go away,

Baby, it's cold outside

This evening has been

Been hoping that you'd drop in

So very nice

I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

Natasha raised an eyebrow as Steve kissed the palm of her hand "Steve Rogers are you trying to seduce me?"

"That depends. Is it working?"

My mother will start too worry

Beautiful, what's your hurry?

My father will be pacing the floor

Listen to the fireplace roar

So, really I'd better scurry

Beautiful, please don't hurry

Well, maybe just a half a drink more

Put some records on while I pour

Steve led Natasha over to the bar where he handed he a glass of his famous family eggnog. Natasha loved the stuff "One drink. Then I'm leaving."

"We'll see about that."

The neighbors might think

Baby, it's bad out there

Say, what's in this drink?

"Tastes a little stronger than I remember," Natasha commented.

Steve shrugged "I might've added a little extra bourbon."

No chance to be had out there

I wish I knew how

Your eyes a like starlight now

To break this spell

I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

"You look beautiful tonight," Steve complemented "I love watching the light of the fire dance in you're your eyes."

Natasha "Someone's laying it on thick."

"I'm going up against the Black Widow. I can't afford to pull any punches."

I ought to say no, no, no, sir

Mind if I move in closer?

At least I'm gonna say that I tired

What's the sense in hurting my pride?

I really can't stay

Baby, don't hold out. Baby, it's cold outside

Natasha smiled as she leaned in and whispered in Steve's ear "As much as I would love to see what else you've got up your sleeve," she said in a soft, low voice "I have a flight to catch."

Steve quickly grabbed her arm and twirled her around, making her laugh as he slipped his arm around her waist "We never finished our dance."

"You never give up, do you?"

I simply must go

Baby, it's cold outside

The answer is no

Baby, it's cold outside

This welcome has been

So lucky that you dropped in

So nice and warm

Look out the window at that storm

"I've seen a lot of snowstorms in my time," Steve whispered, as he and Natasha danced around the fire "but this has got to be one worst I've ever seen."

"Wimp."

My sister will be suspicious

Gosh your lips look delicious

My brother will be there at the door

"Clint likes to play big brother," Natasha warned "What do you plan on telling him when he asks why I didn't show up?"

"The truth," Steve replied "that I didn't want my fiancé going out in a blizzard and so I begged her to stay home."

"Oh, so this is you begging?"

"I'm getting there."

Waves upon a tropical shore

My maiden aunt's mind is vicious

God your lips look delicious

Well, maybe just a little bit more

"Keep this up Rogers, and I won't give you a kiss goodbye."

"Bold words. You must be getting nervous."

Was never such a blizzard before

Steve glanced out the window at the pouring snow "It's getting worse out there."

Natasha shrugged. "I've seen Stark's Quinjets get through worse."

"You can't fly a Quinjet," Steve reminded.

"Sam can. So can Rhodes."

I've got to go home

Baby you'll freeze out there

Say, lend me your coat?

It's up to your knees out there

"You're running out of song Rogers."
"Well then I guess I should start begging, shouldn't I? "

Natasha shrugged "Couldn't hurt."

Steve leaned in close and whispered in her ear. "I love you Natasha. Please don't go," he implored "You're my whole world. Ever since I came out of the ice, I feel like I'm out of place, like part of me is still doesn't fit. Except when I'm with you."

You've really been grand

I thrill when you touch my hand

Oh, can't you see?

How can you do this thing to me?

"Is this the part where you say that you're heart breaks a little every time we're apart?" Natasha assumed.

Steve shook her head. "When we're apart my heart is with you," he said in a low, sincere voice "because you are my heart."

Natasha felt a warmness spreading in her cheeks. "Steve I," she gasped as her legs bumped into the back of the couch, laughing slightly as the two of them stumbled back and landed back where they started. Natasha looked up and starred into Steve's loving eyes, her heart starting to race.

There's bound to be talk tomorrow

Think of my lifelong sorrow

At least they'll be plenty implied

If you caught pneumonia and died?

"You know the others will blame me for this," she whispered "The Black Widow seducing poor innocent Captain America practically writes itself."

Steve gently stroked the side of her face. "I'll tell them the truth."

"That you seduced me?"

Steve shook his head. "That I can't stand to apart from the woman I love." And he kissed her.

I really can't stay

Get over that hold out

Baby, it's cold outside

Slowly, Steve pulled his lips away from hers, smiling at the blissful look on her face. "Well?"

"You win. I'll stay," Natasha sighed as she snuggled up close to Steve once more "After all, it's cold outside."