Steve
I looked at my watch which read 9:30am I knew Natasha will be here soon she is almost on time. We have been planning this trip for months were Sharon, Sam, Nat and Clint and I planned to travel down to New Orleans for Bruce and Betty's wedding we were going to make a road trip of it easier said than done. Last night I received a text from Sam saying that he cannot make it and now I am heading next door to Sharon's house to see if she is ready. I picked up my duffle bag and headed next door. Although we have not officially put a name to our relationship we have been on a few dates. I like her this trip was meant to be a new reason to get to know each other better. I knocked on her door and waited, she opened rather quickly in a grey suit with a shocked look on her face.
'You can't come can you' I gathered from her behavior
'I am so sorry Steve, something came up and I have to go in I promise I will make it up to you. I will be there on Friday for the wedding' she smiled weakly
I sighted and kissed her cheek 'Fine but you have to promise'
'I promise' she smiled and pushed me away slightly
Smiling I fixed my duffle bag on my shoulder and smiled
As I headed down the stairs
'Friday' I shouted
'Friday' she replied as I heard her door close
I headed outside to see Natasha standing in front of a black Chrysler her arms crossed and her red hair shinning from the morning sunlight.
'Where's Sharon?' she asked her eyes looking towards my apartment building.
'She cannot make it she has to work so it's just you and me and Clint'
'Actually Clint's not here so it's just us kiddo' she smiled as she walked around to get into the car.
'Why what happened?'
Her smiled dropped as she started to pull out
'We had a disagreement so he decided not to come'
I decided not to say anything more one thing with Natasha was that she would talk when she was ready.
'So how are things going with Sharon' she asked smiling
'Ok I suppose I have to see she nice but it's nothing official yet and I don't feel the same spark I once had for Peggy but, its early days I suppose' I replied weakly not realizing my true feeling with the whole situation.
'Look Steve, it's going to be hard you went from love of your life to a completely new relationship in a completely different time. But don't push anything you are not comfortable with make sure it's what you want.'
I looked at her she was right as always and I always feel such a relief talking to her. I smiled and said
'You're my second best friend you know that, full of wisdom'
'Second I should be catapulted to first after the advice I just gave you' she laughed
'Go on for admitting that you can take some candy from the bag'
'There is candy'
'It's a road trip Steve' she smiled pointing to where a bag of treats where
'Just one?' I asked pouting as I looked though the bag
'Ok two but you're pushing it your Captain America you have to set a good example'
I laughed and popped a hard looking candy into my mouth.
Natasha
We have been driving now at least 4 hours and I was starting to get hungry. Traveling with Steve has been so much fun I really enjoy his company it's like a breath of fresh air. Sharon not coming did throw me a bit I thought it would be a good idea for them to get to know each other better as I really would love Steve to find someone worthy of him and for me to see if she was truly that person. I saw a sign for a dinner up ahead I turned to Steve who was fascinated with my cd collection.
'Hey D.J, you hungry'
'Oh sorry who are Backstreet Boys' he asked picking up the cd
I smiled I love when he discovers something he's like a child at Christmas fascinated with everything.
'They were a very big band in the 90s'
'We should listen to it'
'Maybe later' I smiled curious to see his reaction to it 'are you hungry there is a dinner up ahead I wanted to grab something to eat'
'Ok' he replied as I turned off the path and into the dinner parking lot.
I parked the car and we entered the dinner together it was a typical dinner as the smell of coffee surrounded us.
'A table for two' a blonde hair women asked as she grabbed to menus and walked us to a booth.
'Am Amber and I will be serving you today' she smiled as she handed me a menu and turned to Steve and smiled tucking a stand of her behind her ears before handing him one too.
'I will be right back' she smiled even wider and walked off
She annoyed me I have no idea why but the way she was looking at Steve put me on guard.
'Do you know what you are ordering?' Steve asked his face still in the menu
'Yeah burger and fries, you'
'The same more than likely' he replied just as Amber or whatever her stupid name was retuned.
'Are you ready to order' she asked her button on her shirt a little more open than before. She was asking Steve as if I was not here she was openly flirting with him in front of me she does not even know who I am to him.
'I will have the burger and fries'
'Nat'
'You know what I want honey' I replied as I reached over and touched his hand. Steve looked shocked for alight moment then relaxed into the situation.
'Sure… she will have the same as well as two cokes thanks' she gave stained smiled and took are orders not looking in my direction.
Steve leaned in 'So I am your boyfriend now' he smiled
'She was openly disrespecting me she had no idea who I was to you she was openly flirting with you I mean come on'
Steve laughed as a different waitress came with are drinks I guess she was too embarrassed to come back.
'Sorry Amber had to leave I am Jess I will be your new host' she smiled and placed both drinks in front of us. I was glad, but I have no idea why she upset me so much. Taking a sip of my drink I decided not to address it right now and change the subject I pulled out a map which I circled earlier.
A map are you sure you're not the old one here' Steve asked
I laughed 'who knew you became such a comedian'
'Well I do try'
'Well as I was saying' I smiled looking back at the map 'there is a motel 2hours away we should stop off there and resume tomorrow'
'That's perfect and I will drive this time you must be tried'
'You're going to let be DJ for 2 hours'
'Of course you're my Girlfriend' he smiled as are food arrived my heart flattered it was a strange feeling which I was not used to what is happening today I bit into my burger. And tried once again to move away from the subject once again.
'So tell me something I don't know about you' I asked
'You know everything'
'No I mean what is your favorite actress, who did you meet you know something your second best friend should know'
'If I tell you, you have to tell me something in return'
'Deal' I smiled glad that he is going to tell me something about himself.
'Ok so I was obsessed with Veronica Lake, to me she was stunning I would go out of my way to watch all her films. I used to carry around an old picture of her in my suit. One day some of my soldiers found out they used to call me Lake Boy' he laughed
'So do you still have the photo' I asked curiously
'No, I replaced it with Peggy' he smiled weakly
'She was a lucky to have you'
'No I was lucky to have her' he replied taking a sip out of his straw.
'Ok so your turn'
'Umm…' I thought about what I could tell him something that showed the real me I sat back and said
' As you know, I was a ballet dancer I was called upon to give a private dance to The Monaco Royal family, it was magical candles and lights surrounded me as I danced It was one of the only times I felt completely happy' I recalled with some regret of how things had turned out so differently.
Steve smiled and to my surprised reached out and held my hand. 'You are needed Nat never forget that' he smiled then quickly removed his hand. We finished are last bit of food, paid and left for the motel.
Day one part 2
Steve
Hearing Natasha tell me her story showed me how much she missed her old life she was and still is a mystery to me but there were times when I start to see who she really is underneath her tough persona. The 2 hour drive went quick due to Nat's singing of Backstreets Boys which I must say the music was not to my liking. However, watching Nat, sing and laugh made me happy. I started to release that I loved being in her company, it was so much different then with Sharon. I pulled into the motel just as it began to get dark.
'You ready' I asked her as we began to exit the car
'Yep I am exhausted' she replied yawning she took out her mini suitcase as I picked up my duffle bag and we headed towards the office.
As we entered the office was small and brown a man was sitting behind a television reading a magazine.
'The honeymoon room is gone' he said roughly
'I…No..I think'
I blushed although the whole situation at the dinner was enough for one day.
'We are not together actually we need a room with two double beds' Natasha cut in
'Right' the man said unconvinced getting up from his seat he grabbed some paperwork and handed them to me
'Sign these' he said as he turned back to retrieve the keys
I filled it in and handed it back to him as he was about to hand us the keys when he stopped
'Room 76 and keep the noise down the last man and woman to claiming not to be together cost me $600 in damages and all the other guest knew what was happening'
Natasha smiled and took to keys from him
'We understand'
'Check out is at 12pm' he added be we headed to are room
We walked to the room in silence I have no idea why but I found it hard to look at her after what the manager said.
She opened the door to a brown must be 70s looking room I noticed some of the décor from a history book.
'Right up you street, must bring back memories right' She nudged me with her hip
'I missed this decade' I replied walking into the room the two double beds in the middle it was basic but it was for one night Natasha walked towards the bed close to the bathroom an sat down.
'Not bad I mean I am going to have to get a message afterwards but not bad at all'
I laughed as I watched her get up and walk towards her suitcase.
'I am going to get ready if that's ok'
'Sure go right ahead'
I sat back and turned on the T.V as I heard the shower begin to start.
My phone begin ring, I looked down and saw Sam's face flash on the screen.
'Hey Steve how's it going' he asked excitedly
'Good how are things in Washington' I asked
'Same old, same old… so you and Sharon how's is it going'
'Well she could not make it she had to work'
'Oh... So it's just you, Nat and Clint?'
'Actually it's just me and Nat Clint backed out too'
'Wait so it's just you and Nat on a trip for three days'
'Yes and...' replied getting annoyed by were I think this might be heading
'No nothing I just thought that this trip was about getting to know Sharon maybe you know do the deed'
'Sam I told you I have no Interest in that…' I stopped what I was saying as Natasha walked out of the bathroom wearing silk shorts and top her hair slightly damp as attempted to dry it. She was stripped back everything about her was coming to light her natural beauty stopped me in my tracks what's happing to me.
'Hello' I heard from down the line
'Bathroom is free' she said as she sat down on the bed
'Oh sorry Sam you were saying'
'Is that Sam?' Natasha said loudly 'Tell him he is missing out.'
'Wait are you two sharing a room'
'Yes we are' I was getting nervous now trying not to think how this would look to an outsider
'Well I never knew...' he laughed
'Bye Sam we will talk later' I hang up before he could say anything else although he I one of my best friends I cannot talk to him now about everything that's going on inside me. I quickly grabbed my bag and headed towards the bathroom not making eye contact with her. I closed the door and took a deep breath looking at my refection I am starting to feel so conflicted today. Natasha was a close friend a good friend yet today has opened up feelings I never thought existed. I splashed cold water on my face and began to get ready for bed.
Natasha
Steve was acting extremely strange ever since we entered the motel room although I must say I never thought I would be sharing a room with him so when I packed my night clothes it was with more comfort then anything. I decided to read my book I was planning to get though during the evenings. As he emerged from the bathroom he walked over to his bed and asked
'What are you reading?' I looked down at the book completely forgot I was reading
'Crime and Punishment'
'Oh by Fyodor Dotoyevsky'
'You know him'
'Yep, no such things as the internet so books were all we had in the war'
'Of course I forgot' I said putting a bookmark in my book and resting it on the table. I saw him get under the covers getting ready for bed in which I followed suit. I lent over and turned off the light as the darkness surrounded us. I took a deep breath and decided to tell him the real reason Clint did not come.
'Clint asked me out, that's why he did not come' I whispered angry at myself with the whole situation.
There was silence so I thought he might have gone to sleep when I suddenly heard
'What…what did you say' he asked
'I said no, I don't have feelings for him like that. We had an argument and that's why he did not come. I broke him I hurt his feelings'
More silence I hate talking like this I got up and walked over to his bed seeing his silhouette shift.
'Sorry I hate talking so far away' I got under covers and faced him his face was slightly shocked and to be honest I did not really think this though.
'Sorry…I' I was about to get back up when I felt him grab my arm and whispered
'No it's ok stay…let's talk'
I slid back into the bed and under the covers his warmth radiating although he is not close
'So what are you going to do' he asked
I tuned to face him on my side
'There is nothing I can do I feel I have ruined any chances of us being friends again'
'Look Nat you are a good person and whatever you feel or don't feel I think he would understand' he smiled
'And that's why you are my special best friend' I laughed he so adorable when he blushes He waited for a moment and begin to laugh with me
'Shh…I forgot the people next door might think we are up to no good' I continued to laugh as he cover his face
'Gosh that was horrible'
'I knew you were embarrassed' I smiled pushing him lightly
'It's not something I am used to he was so upfront'
'Welcome to the 21 century'
'Yeah I am not sure I can ever get use to it'
I smiled as we both fell into a comfortable silence.
'It's been nice spending time with you' he whispered I almost didn't hear him
'It's only been one day let's see if you still feel the same way in 2 more' I replied getting up to move back to my bed
'Were are you going' he asked watching me I have never seen the expression which came across his face before a look of wanting to say something but holding back
'I…am going back to my bed I am tried now'
'Oh…right' he cleared his throat
'Steve do you want me to stay' I just asked him saving him the struggle of asking himself
'No…no…it was just fun talking you know but yeah it's probably best'
I know I was going to regret it in the morning but to be honest I was comfortable here too I reached across and grabbed my pillow before returning back to my Position. I turned away from him and said.
'You better not snore'
'Night' he said though laughter
'It's not funny Steve'
'I mean it'
He pulled my shoulder so I faced him his face above me
'I promise if I snore I will buy you breakfast tomorrow'
'I take your word for it' I smiled
'Night' he said laying back down
'Sweet dreams' I replied as sleep over came me.
