A/N: I do apologize for the 3 weeks and 2 days time to post this :(. I've been… busy. But really my motivation died a bit, and it was sort of a struggle to finish this chapter. That and I really am not good with love scenes and stuff xD. Anyways thank you for continuing to read and now here's chapter 7.

Sigh. I was staring at the back of Thor's head again. I shook my head and continued to walk forward. Today was the last day of the 5 day vacation at the beach house and we decided to hike up the nearest mountain. There were several complaints but, somehow we all decided to do this. I looked up and caught myself staring again; somehow I ended up in the back of the line with Thor. Thor… I sighed again. I knew what I had to do, it's just… I didn't know how or when. I frowned and stared at my feet, the words wouldn't come out of my mouth. Three simple words directed towards Thor would solve everything. The last few days were lonely and miserable, Thor would go out all day with Tony or Natasha or Clint or Bruce, anybody but me, and would return for dinner. My last few days on the other hand were quiet. I trained, took long walks on the beach, explored, and cooked, anything to keep me busy… and distracted. I looked up and saw that everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. They were chattering, laughing, and having fun. However these sounds were confined within the 5 of them, and I was just lugging along. I felt strangely out of place. My heart sank a bit, I felt even more out of place than ever before. I felt-

I tripped. Just how did I trip? I haven't tripped since the SSS. But my mind didn't dwell on the though as the next thing I knew it, I was falling off the mountain. I looked down and saw an expanse of trees waiting for me. I closed my eyes waiting for the impact.

"Steve!" I heard someone call my name and then suddenly, I felt strong arms wrap around me. The arms spun me in the air so I was looking up, the voice now acting as a barrier from the trees.

Crack. Rustle. Slam. "Oof." I looked around and saw that we landed safely on the ground. I looked up and saw-

"Steve?" I looked down and saw Thor staring back up at me. He saved me.

"Uh, yes?" I mumbled back in response.

"Can you get off of me?" I looked around and saw that I was sitting on Thor's stomach. Embarrassed I jumped off of him, however when I landed I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my ankle causing me to lose footing and fall. The hearty laughter behind me turned quiet as I felt worried eyes looked down at me.

"Steve, are you alright?" Thor's voice was anxious, awaiting my response.

"Yeah, I guess I sprained it when I tripped." I stared at my right foot, testing it. Deciding that it was okay to walk I slowly got up, but fell down again when I applied pressure on my foot.

"Steve? Do you need help?"

"No. I'm fine." I tried to think of different ways to help me walk, however I was stumped. All the branches here seem too frail and weak to support me; there weren't many materials besides branches out here anyways. I sighed, I knew it would heal in a few hours, but I was lost at what to do now.

"Steve, let me carry you." His voice was warm, inviting and gentle.

"It's okay. I'm fine, you can look for help while I sit here. It would heal in a few hours anyways."

"Steve. Let me help you." His voice was tempting me.

"I'm really fine; just let me rest a bit-"I felt myself being lifted off the ground into Thor's arms, bridal style.

"Thor. Is this really necessary?"

"Yes." He looked down at me and laughed. "If I didn't do this you would be too stubborn to move from that spot."

"I'm fine though," I said through gritted teeth. By now he started walking in some random direction. I sighed; I knew I wasn't going to get through time him anytime soon. "Thor?"

"Yes?"

"Can you at least carry me on your back instead?" Thor looked up, as if deep in thought.

"I guess." He carried me to a fallen log and placed me sitting down on it. He turned around and waiting for me to climb on him.

"Do we really have to do this?" I frowned slightly. There must be a better way.

"Yes." I sighed, there was no point in arguing with him anymore. I slowly wrapped my arms around his neck and holstered myself up, while Thor's arms wrap around my thighs. We started walking again but in silence. I leaned my head on his back, smelling him. He smelled like the air after a storm, calming and subtle. I closed my eyes listening to the crackle of leaves on the ground as he marched forward…


Sometime later I woke up, hearing the pitter patter of rain. I looked up and saw that we had entered a cave, while outside was a distant hue of blue and gray. Thor was staring outside, his eyes slightly misty.

"Good afternoon." I strained to hear his voice, it was unnaturally quiet. I didn't like it.

"How long have I been asleep?"

"An hour and a half, the storm just arrived a few minutes ago," with that a sudden chilly gust blew into the cave, I shivered. This weather seems so unnatural, compared to the hot morning. I vaguely recall no weather forecasts forecasting rain either. I was troubled, but I didn't let my mind linger on it too much as Thor placed me down on a slab of rock. "Is your foot feeling better?"

"Yeah, it should be healed in the next hour or so." The air was quiet again, tense but I felt slightly awkward recalling our last encounter. Thor walked toward the opposite and leaned on it, staring outside.

"How are you?" Thor asks me suddenly.

"I'm fine, I told you not to worry about my foot." I said slightly nervous. He shook his head, dismissing my answer.

"How have you been these past few days?" Thor turned to look at me and we locked eyes for awhile. I broke it off and quickly looked at the floor.

"I've been… busy." I lied of course. I've been having nothing but free time, nothing but time to myself. The air was quiet again, filled with the pitter patter of what felt like a distant storm. I felt his gaze lingering on me, observing me. "What about you?"

"I've… been better," Thor admitted. I knew he wasn't much of a liar. I hugged myself, slightly chilled by the atmosphere and the temperature. "I've… missed you." He said in that unnaturally quiet voice of his. His voice seeped through my skin, sending a shiver through my bones.

"I missed you too." I said quietly. We sat in the dark, waiting.

"I still want you in my life, even if you're afraid of what we could be." Thor's voice sounded pleading, desperate. "I… missed you." I couldn't take it anymore; Thor looked lost and frail, exactly as when I first fell for him. On that day I promised myself that I will never let him fall apart but here he was, broken. I got up and walked towards him. We stared at each other for a bit and then, raising my arms, I hugged him. I held him there, and Thor slowly raised his arms and held me.

"I missed you too."


"Are you sure this is the right way?" I said for the billionth time. It seemed that we were on the other side of the island; all the trails and paths were unfamiliar. The sun was setting already, and I grew worried that we were lost. But instead of an answer Thor just playfully grinned at me and sat down on the ledge of the cliff. He patted the area near him and coaxed me to sit down. Sighing I let myself be drawn towards him.

"Beautiful isn't it?" Thor was staring at the sunset and so I followed his gaze. I had to admit, it was beautiful. The distant storm still lingered in the horizon, casting a distant gloomy feeling. However the sun was shining brighter than ever, determined to lengthen the day. The water swayed to and fro, carefree of the contrast of the sky. Thor's arm reached around and grabbed my waist pulling me closer. I let myself be carried and settled my head on his shoulder. We stayed like that for awhile, not knowing what to say or do. A sudden thought invaded my mind and I couldn't but help to dwell on it. I sighed and gathered my courage to ask.

"Thor?"

"Hm?"

"Does this mean… that… you know, you and I…"

"Go on."

"Are we going out?" I blurted out. I scratched my head awkwardly hoping that it would relax myself a bit.

"Are we?" Thor's eyes were staring at me.

"I actually have no idea." I admitted. "I haven't had a relationship since… 70 years ago." I laughed slightly and then stopped.

"Let's make this official then. Steve, will you go out with me?" Thor's straightforwardness caused me to freeze, but memories of the last few days without Thor entered my mind. I remembered Bruce's words too, and I took a deep breath and stared at Thor.

"Yes." And with that Thor's lips met my own and we kissed. A quick and innocent peck but still a kiss. I felt my face begin to heat up, and I couldn't calm the butterflies in my heart. Is this love? We broke our contact and looked at the sea. It sure feels like it. Absently I could hear the sound of thrusters above our heads. I looked up and saw Iron Man flying above us.

"Hey, you guys finished yet?" I could hear Tony shouting at us. "Bruce told me to tell you lovebirds that dinners ready!"

A/N: How was it? Do you think that you're done now? Well… Sorry to say that we're only like maybe one fourth of the way done with this story xD! Pointing at the title its suppose to be what happens after they get together… however I didn't want to start with them together already o_o. Yup. Hopefully you guys will look forward to the next few chapters. And I think I counted like 20 chapters for this story too o.x… If only I could write them all. Yeah… Hope you guys are looking forward to the next chapter. :]