Separate Ways: A Second Chance

Steve Rodgers/OC

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"Captain," Bruce said, walking up to Steve Rodgers. Steve turned sideways to glance at Bruce. "Where will you be headed now that this war is over?"

"I dunno yet," he said, nonchalantly. "So much has changed in the past seventy years, I feel alienated here. What about you?"

"I might head back to Singapore, help out there again." Bruce contemplated. "Hey, if you need any help, just let me know, Captain."

"Thanks, that's much appreciated."

Bruce nodded and got into his black Lamborghini before driving off out of Central Park. Tony Stark was the last person to say good-bye to Steve.

"Hey, old man," Tony said, coming up to him as Bruce had done. "You gonna stay in Manhattan?"

"I hardly recognize it, Stark. Unless if you want to be my personal navigator," Steve joked, with a small smile forming.

"I'll get you a GPS, how's that sound? In the meantime, why don't you stay at a comfy room in Stark Tower?" Tony inquired. "Free of charge,"

"I suppose I have no other option then, thanks for the offer."

Tony hopped in easily to the driver's seat of his Porsche and motion for Steve to follow. Not long after, they were driving through the crowded streets of Manhattan towards Stark Tower. Tony had already blasted up the radio as they drove down and grew irritated at rush hour traffic, due to the damage that Loki had caused.

"Hey while you're staying here, old man, you should find yourself a girl." Tony insisted. "I'm sure there's someone who would love to get to know Steve Rodgers and not just Captain America."

Steve scoffed slightly before responding,

"Is that all you care about?"

"I'm helping a friend here; doesn't my generosity already count as being less selfless than when we started out with this mission?" Tony returned, cockily. "I helped save Manhattan."

"Alright, my apologies for judging, Stark…just cool it,"

The rest of the drive to Stark Tower was quiet.

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Two days later after Steve got completely settled down at Stark Tower; Tony had come to visit him and had his friend with him, Abigail Thomas. Steve was surprised how lovely she looked. She had chocolate brown hair with natural waves and bright blue eyes. She wore faded boot-cut jeans and a light blue England tee shirt. Her hair was braided to the side and she smiled when she saw Steve.

"Hello, Captain," she greeted. "It's a pleasure to meet you. It appears you need a little assistance?"

"That would be wonderful, thank you ma'am," he nodded in approval.

"There's no need for that, Captain, you can call me Abigail. I'm Abigail Thomas. I used to be a part of S.H.I.E.L.D. but quit after previous incidents with Loki and Thor about a year ago." Abigail answered. "I've also recently been working for Mr. Stark here, who's been kind enough to offer me a place here."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Abigail. You can call me Steve."

"Great, now that you two know each other, I have to go. There's stuff that needs finishing before renovations can begin on Stark Tower. Why don't you two just chill, hang out for a while? Abby, be a darling and show him around New York so he doesn't get lost anywhere."

"Sure thing, Tony," Abigail nodded and Tony left after. After the elevator doors closed, Abigail immediately went to her room. "I had no idea he put you in the same apartment as me. Just please, don't try and peek in on me at night."

"I had no intention of doing so, Abigail." Steve answered, with a small smile. "I'm more of a respectable man than you think I am."

"Good, I should hope so," she said, smiling back at him and chuckling. She studied him for a moment. "You have really nice eyes."

Steve laughed slightly.

"That I don't get every day."

"Well, it's not every day where I meet a super hero." Abigail exclaimed, jokingly. "Anyway, I have to get back to work. Stay here for now. Don't get lost, please. We'll have the whole S.H.I.E.L.D. team out looking for you."

Steve nodded and watched as Abigail left the apartment.

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Author's Note: Okay, so normally I don't write stuff for superheroes and stuff; so, after seeing the Avengers I was enthralled by Captain America...but please, let me know if anything gets out of character! Tell me what you think! =)