Chapter Two:

Steve Rogers blinked a couple of times. After a few moments, he finally spoke.

"Is this a joke?" He finally asked.

Connie's eyes widened in surprise. "W-what? Why would I be joking about something like that?"

Steve stood up and paced in front of his TV, his head in his hands. "I mean, are you sure? You said you were on birth control."

Connie glared at Steve and knew exactly what he was hinting at. She knew he thought she was lying. "Yes, I am on birth control. Was, anyway. Till I found out I was pregnant."

"When did you find out? How do you even know it's mine?" Steve asked almost frantically. His head was spinning. He wasn't sure if this was a joke or a nasty scheme she was pulling. Yes, he thought about Connie ever since that night but he didn't even know her. And now she's supposedly pregnant?

Tears welled up in Connie's eyes. "I know it's yours because you're the only person I've been with. You took my virginity. And I don't know how my birth control failed but it did." Connie reached into her bag and pulled out a piece of paper and a Ziploc bag filled with something Steve couldn't quite make out. "You're such a jerk." Connie tossed the bag on his living room table and walked out of his apartment.

Steve grabbed the bag and held it up. His heart sank when he saw when he saw several pregnancy tests. All marked positive or with huge smiley faces. He then picked up the paper. It was proof of her doctor's visit confirming her positive pregnancy.

"This is not happening..." Steve made his way to his couch and plopped down. His mind was racing and his heart was pounding. He was angry that he took advantage of her and angry of the result. Steve clenched his fists together and started to shake. This was all so fucking backwards. He had always wanted a family and children, sure. But after he found the woman he loved. He didn't know what to do, who to call, nothing. "I wish I could get drunk." Was all he said before passing out half an hour later.

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Several hours later...

It was almost 2am and Connie was still awake. Her lights were on and she lay perfectly still on her back with her hands clasped over her flat belly. She felt sick and knew she was depressed. She was already diagnosed with depression and anxiety several years ago when her parents died. Connie liked to think that she's grown from then but she still kept her medication on her just in case she had relapses. In a matter of a few days, her world had turned completely upside down. She was having a baby out of wedlock with a man she barely knew, even if she studied about him in high school, she didn't know him. She already knew she was going to keep the baby because she was against abortion and was frustrated because the father of their child seemed to not want a part of this. Surely he would at least want to help? Part of her wanted to believe that he was only acting out of shock and a little bit of anger, just like she did.

Then there was a knock on her apartment door. "Who the hell?" Connie groaned, got out of bed and made her way to the door. She looked into the peep hole and her eyes widened in surprise when she saw none other than Steve Rogers standing there.

' Connie quickly undid her high messy bun and let her blonde waves fall over her shoulders. She tapped her cheeks a couple of times to get some red in her face before she opened the door.

"Hi Steve," She meekly greeted.

"Hey Connie," He greeted back and shoved his hands in his pockets. "I'm sorry to bother you so late but we need to talk."

Connie studied Steve for a couple of seconds and noted that she man she saw now was a complete mess as opposed to the man she talked to earlier.

"I was awake anyway so you're not bothering me," Connie opened her door a little more. "Would you like to sit down and talk?"

The super soldier nodded and stepped inside. Connie led him to her small living room and they both took a seat on opposite sides of her couch.

"Connie, I just wanted to apologize for my reaction. I believe you, okay? It was just..."

"A surprise," Connie interrupted. "And you don't have to apologize. You reacted the way you should. And trust me, I was ten times worse than you."

There was silence for the next several seconds. Connie twiddled with her thumbs and eventually looked up to see Steve staring at her. Connie's cheeks were pink with embarrassment and despite the seriousness of the issue, Steve couldn't help but think about how adorable and cute she was.

"What are you smiling at?" Connie asked and looked away. She was twirling her hair again.

"You're very beautiful..." Steve answered quietly.

"That's all you have to say?" Connie asked and turned towards him. "You're not going to ask if I'm keeping the baby or talk about what we want to do?"

"Well are you going to keep the baby?" Steve cracked a smile in an attempt to ease the tension.

"Yes. I don't believe in abortion," she said.

"I want to help in any way I can," Steve moved a little closer to her.

"Wait, you want this baby?" Connie asked, surprised at his accepting attitude.

Steve raised an eyebrow at her. "Of course I do. This is my son or daughter, too. I'm going to be a part of their life. You don't have to do this alone. I'll be here for you and I'll do whatever it takes to make sure they have a good life."

Connie cleared her throat and couldn't fight the tears that were starting to fall from her eyes. "Thank you for that. I was afraid this baby wasn't going to have a father."

Steve scooted towards her and placed his large hand over her tiny hands. "I'm here and I'm not going anywhere."

"You know," Connie started to say and wiped her eyes, "just because you're the father doesn't necessarily mean you have to actually be with me, right?"

"I was serious when I asked to see you again. I want to date you and get to know you. Is that something you still want too?"

Connie smiled shyly and nodded. "Of course. And I'm sorry if I...pressured you into having sex with me."

Steve cleared his throat. "You didn't pressure me, Connie. And I guess it's fair that I should tell you that I'm a virgin too. Well, I was..."

"No way," Connie put her hands over her mouth and tried not to laugh. "What's so funny?" Steve was offended by her laughing.

"Steve! it's nothing. I just find that very hard to believe." Connie defended herself.

The super soldier looked confused. "And why is that exactly?"

"W-well it's obvious. You're umm, really handsome. Like, really handsome. It's just surprising, that's all," Connie admitted and again went straight to twirling her hair.

Steves heart was racing. Something about her really tuned him in. She was kind, unlike most women whom he encountered. She was beautiful but in her own natural way. She was independent, smart and though her personality wasn't the most outgoing, it definitely lured him in. He could tell by her coyness that she'd developed a crush on him, and if she's smart, she should know he had a little crush on her as well.

"Trust me, it's not surprising," Steve said and tore his gaze away from her.

"Why did you decide to sleep with me? I mean, you said you were a virgin. You didn't act like it," Connie asked, her curiosity getting the best of her. She wasn't even sure if she wanted to know the answer. "You don't have to answer that..."

Steve pursed him lips together. "Obviously, the attraction was there. In all honesty, you're very beautiful and I felt a connection with you. You're kind and sweet and the moment seemed right. Being intimate with you felt right. I'm not really sure if that makes sense."

"It makes sense." Connie said with a smile.

"And why did you decide to sleep with me?"

Connie flushed with color again. "My answer isn't too different from yours. It was in the moment and I found myself very attracted to you. You were so charming that night, it was kind of hard to resist you," Connie nudged his arm playfully.

Steve couldn't help but smile as the tension started to ease between them.. "We'll work through this, okay?"

Connie shyly nodded her head. "Okay."

"So, Connie," Steve shifted nervously, "May I take you on that date tomorrow? Dinner and a movie at my place? I'll pick you up?" Steve offered and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

Connie was sure he had noticed the constant blush that had been on her cheeks ever since he had arrived. "I..." Then she started thinking about school and all the homework and quizzes she had to do and study for. She looked up and saw him staring at her. He felt her heart flutter when she made eye contact with his beautiful blue eyes. "I would love that. So just a casual date then right?"

"Right. Just dinner and a movie. And hopefully we'll get to know each other a little more too," He teased, "Well Connie, I should let you go. You and our baby need sleep."

Connie smiled when he said, "our baby".

"O-okay. Thank you for coming over. Things are gonna be crazy these next couple months but at least I know this baby will have a father."

"Of course. And I mean it, Connie. If you need anything and I mean anything, call me, okay?"

"Okay." the two smiled and bid their goodnights.

Connie gently closed the door behind Steve. She pressed her back against the door and slid down. "Wow," she breathed.

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There you go! Chapter two! Review and let me know your favorite part, any issues you saw or even ideas you might have. Thanks guys!