Steve and Natasha Rogers

Chapter 1-The Beginning

Steve looked out at the field of the New Avengers Headquarters, the field mesmerizing him. Suddenly, with a tap of his shoulder, Natasha appeared at his side, smiling slightly. Steve sighed, and looked over, stopping the staring contest with the field.

"Romanoff."

"Rogers."

"Aren't you supposed to be training the new ones?" He turned his back to the field, resting on the handrail.

"I left Sam in charge. I trust him, he's a good leader." She added, noticing his slight glare. He nodded, resisting the temptation to turn back to the field or walk to his quarters. Ever since she started her little… thing with Bruce, he had become more distant with her. She had definitely noticed, but had not said anything, out of respect for his feelings. He had tried talking to Sharon, Maria, and even Dr. Cho on the brief occasions she had flown in from Korea. But he had never hit it off with them like he had with Nat and Peggy.

"Where's Bruce?"

"Oh? He's in Johannesburg. He's been trying to help the repairs. They still don't trust him…" It was her turn to look into the field.

"What've you two been up to?"

"Nothing… we haven't seen each other for a while." Steve noticed her tone; she seemed to be feigning sadness. He looked into her eyes for the first time in weeks.

"You sound happy."

"Well, it gives me more time with you, Captain." She giggled, and poked his side.

"You'd rather spend time with me rather than Bruce, your boyfriend?"

"C'mon Steve, you haven't noticed?" She moved away from the handrail, and towards him. He somehow knew what was coming, but still asked.

"Noticed what?"

She laughed.

"Really? Ever since… Sokovia," Steve noted the slight crack in her voice when she said the name. "Everytime Banner's gone, I've spent a lot more time with you, Steve." She was right in front of him now, only inches away.

"Nat? What are you-?" He was cut off by a sudden kiss. It took a second to register with him what was going on, and as soon as he realized it was over, and she was gone with a smirk.