A/N: I'm back! Thank you so much for reading "A New Avenger for the New Avengers". This is the sequel (the first one I've ever written)! I hope you enjoy it. Please, leave a review if you feel like it. Also, I am looking for a Beta, so if you're interested, Message me. Now, here we go!

I looked across the table, where Steve was sitting and gave a slight smile. This was our third date and we still acted nervous to be in public. Especially after Tony's genius idea to go to a shwarma place.

"Are you having a good time, Melody?"

"Yes, Steve," gosh, when did we become so formal? "I actually wanted to talk to you about something."

"Oh? Nothing too serious, I hope."

"Steve, I've been offered a job as a teacher."

"What?"

"S.H.I.E.L.D. contacted me about a teaching position that opened up at the academy. I would be teaching students about undercover work."

"That's. that's great, Melody. I'm proud of you." He looked hurt.

"I didn't accept the position."

"What? Why?"

"Because I would have to move to where the academy is, and that would mean leaving you."

"Melody,"

"It was my choice, Steve. I chose not to leave you once, I'm not going to leave now. I love you."

"I love you, too." The meal continued, much less formal then before. It felt like everything was going to be okay. If only I knew then that everything was about to change.

"Agent Barton, you're needed in the training room."

"Understood, Agent Hill." I walked quickly to the training room, curious about what could be going on. Steve was on a mission with the rest of the Avengers, looking for something related to the tesseract, I think. They had been gone for almost a month now, with no communication.

"Good morning, Melody."

"Not now, Agent Harris. I'm busy."

"Come on, Melody. One date, that's all I'm asking for." I was quickly walking to the training room, trying to get away from Harris. Why couldn't he understand that I was already in a committed relationship, with a man I loved? I arrived at the training room, but before I could enter, Harris grabbed me by the shoulder and violently turned me around.

"I believe that she asked you to leave her alone, Agent." The voice that I love came from behind me, from the training room. "And if you knows what's best for your health, you will let go of her, before you lose that hand." Harris removed his hand, quickly. I took one look at him before punching him in the face.

"Jerk."

I was so excited to see Steve, and shocked at the same time.

"Steve! When did you get back?"

"A couple of hours ago."

"Have you slept?"

"Melody, I'm fine." He took me into his arms and just held me. "I missed you. I wish I had been able to contact you this time."

"I missed you too, Steve. Have you seen Fury yet?"

"Yes." He let go of me. "Sweetie, when did you last sleep?"

"I've slept."

"Melody?"

"Since you left." I could hear the defeat in my voice. "Fury wants me to take a vacation, a long vacation."

"You know Tony has a room for you in Avengers Mansion. You're one of us, Melody."

"I can't go back there, Steve. I just can't."

"Come, stay with me."

"I couldn't. That wouldn't be right."

"I have a couch I can sleep on. Melody, you need to sleep. At Avengers Tower, I can be close enough to help you."

"You're not going to take no for an answer, are you?"

"Nope. I need you to be safe, and not sleeping isn't safe."

"Alright. Let me go pack, then."

"He kissed my forehead. "More clothes then books, please."

"I make no promises." He laughed at me, then took my hand into his. I unconsciously leaned into him. He was y rock. He kept me grounded in the here and now, for the most part.

"So, who was that creep from earlier?"

"Agent Harris? A wanna be undercover operative who thinks that I will give him all my secrets if he shows an interest in me."

"I would have thought that everyone would have known by now that you were taken."

"Oh, I'm taken, am I?"

"Yes. I'm kidnapping you right now, and you'll never be seen again," He kissed me.

"Is that a promise?" I whispered, slowly leaning up to kiss him.

"Yes." I almost didn't hear him. It seemed like the word was a breathe, then he kissed me, slowly and gently. We separated, and I leaned up to kiss him on the cheek.

"Steve, I want to quit S.H.I.E.L.D."

"Why? I thought that-"

"You didn't let me finish. I want to quit S.H.I.E.L.D. and become a full time member of the Avengers."

"Well, I think that can be arranged. Shall we find Fury and tell him?"

"Alright. Let's go."

We headed to the bridge of the Helicarrier assuming, correctly, that Fury would be there.

"Agent Barton. Here to turn in your resignation." I wasn't surprised that he knew. He had known what I had been debating for a while now.

"Yes, sir."

"I'm surprised it took you this long. Just remember, if you ever need anything, we will still be here, and willing to help."

"Thank you, Director."

"It's Nick, now. Captain, take good care of her."

"That's one order I will be able to follow without hesitation, sir."

"Good. Melody, would you like for us to deliver your things?"

"That would be appreciated, Nick."

He gave me a quick hug, then shook hands with Steve.

Steve and I walked to the flight deck, nd boarded the quin-jet that was designated to take Steve back to the Avengers Tower, my duffle in hand, full of clothes, and a few books.

"Thank you, Melody, for coming back with me. I love you."

"I love you too, Steve.