Thanks for the reviews, follows, and favorites! I'm glad you guys think that I'm portraying Steve correctly. Oh, sidenote, any college students out there? I can't believe how expensive textbooks are! I'm already paying a ridiculous amount of money for tuition and now textbooks are beyond expensive! BLAH. Anyway, review please & Enjoy :)
"You know," Clint said causing me and Steve to jump away from each other, "I may be okay with you guys being together but I don't want to see you guys making out on the couch."
"Oh my gosh Clint, stop." I said embarrassed. We had talked out his problem with me being with Steve, but Clint still liked to tease us.
"Yeah, well maybe you should be doing that in the privacy of your own room and not out in the commons. You're just opening yourself up for this." He said and took a seat next to me.
"Clint, go away." I said.
"I actually have something to talk to you about." He said. "Nat wants to go out tonight, we were thinking about hitting up a bar. Wanna join?" He asked looking at both me and Steve.
"Why not?" Steve asked.
"Sure, let's go." I said. "Plus, Steve can be our designated driver since he can't get drunk."
"Hey!" Steve said and shoved me lightly.
"Hey yourself, it's true!" I said shoving him back. "What time do you want to go?"
"Nat said around eight, if that's good with you two."
"Perfect. Gives me enough time to get all dolled up." I said.
Clint laughs, "That's what Nat said too."
I patted both Clint and Steve's legs before I got up, "I'm going to go get ready. Play nice." I told them before walking away.
Before getting in the shower, I turned my iPod on shuffle and hopped in. I took a long shower, making sure to shave my legs extra well. After getting out of the shower, I wrapped a towel around myself and towel dried my hair. I grabbed my iPod before exiting the bathroom and went to the room I shared with Steve. Once there I put on a pair of underwear and a bra. I then put on a pair of high waisted jean shorts and started to search for a shirt when I heard someone enter the room.
"I thought you'd still be in the shower." Steve said looking everywhere but me.
"I just got out. Do you need something?" I asked, frowning slightly. Here I am in my bra and shorts and he won't look at me.
"Clint wants to see your newest video, I came to get your tablet." He said.
"It's over on the desk." I said watching him move over to the desk to grab it.
"I'll see you in a bit." He said quickly before leaving. I shook my head, I'd have to talk to him about this later.
I then went back to searching for my shirt. It was a sleeveless white button up blouse with blue hearts, which I tucked into my shorts after buttoning it up and showing a little bit of cleavage. I then went back to the bathroom to dry my hair and I decided to straighten my wavy hair for once. I put on some liquid eyeliner, mascara and pink lipgloss. To finish off my outfit, I put on a pair of blue converse high tops to match my shirt.
"Is Natasha ready?" I asked entering the common room.
"Yes." She said walking up behind me. She was wearing tight black skinny jeans with an off the shoulder shirt and a pair of flats. She looked stunning. "Steve's driving, right?" She asked before tossing the keys in his direction.
"Let's go." Clint said getting up and walking towards Natasha. The ride to the bar was pretty quick and we made our way in. We were searching for a table and once we found one I said, "I'm going to go to the bathroom."
On my way back from the bathroom, a group of guys started making remarks, which I ignored- until one of them grabbed my ass.
I quickly turned around and said, "Did you just grab me?"
He smirked, "Did you like it?" He asked and went to reach for me again.
STEVE POV
"Looks like trouble." I said pointing to Jade passing a group of guys. We watched as one grabbed her. I started to get up but Clint pulled me back.
"Let her handle it." He said and took a sip of his beer. I looked at him surprised, but he pointed back at Jade. I watched as she twisted the guys arm back and then she proceeded to flip him. Once he was on the ground, she stepped on his arm and said something before walking off.
That was probably the biggest turn on ever.
"Where'd you learn that?" I asked once she returned.
She chuckled, "You think Phil would leave me defenseless? Especially in a city like New York?" She asked. "Is this beer mine?" She asked Clint, who nodded, and she took it.
"What'd you say to him after you flipped him?" Natasha asked.
"I told him to never touch a woman without her permission." She said simply and took a sip of her drink. "Men are disgusting."
"Damn straight." Natasha agreed.
I looked Jade over, seeing her in a new light. This girl is full of surprises, and I can't wait to be surprised by her every day.
As if she heard my thoughts, Jade turned to me and smiled. Later that night, when we got home and in our pajamas, I couldn't help but stare at her.
"What?" She asked smiling.
"I love you." I blurted out before I could stop myself.
"I love you too." She said smiling even bigger, which caused me to break out in a smile.
This was short lived because later that night, I had a nightmare. It was so real and in my dream I was fighting and I went to punch someone when my fist collided with something very real, which caused them to cry out. That instantly caused me to wake up.
"Jade? Are you okay?" I asked.
"I think you were having a nightmare." She breathed out clutching her side.
"Did I hit you?" I asked already knowing the answer.
"It's okay Steve, you didn't do it on purpose." She said trying to console me.
"No, it's not okay. Let me see." I insisted. I turned the bedside light on and pulled her shirt up to have a look at the damage I caused.
There was a huge red mark, that was sure to bruise.
"I don't think I broke any of your ribs.. Does it hurt to breathe?" I asked.
"A little." She admitted.
I sighed, "Jade I am so sorry." I apologized again.
"Steve, it's fine." She said and reached for my face, but I pulled away.
"I'm going to go sleep in the spare room." I said getting up.
"Babe, you don't have to do that." She said.
"Yes I do. Goodnight Jade." I said leaving her in the room.
What had I done? I hurt Jade, the woman I love. What is wrong with me?
JADE POV
"Is that my shirt?" Tony asked.
"No." I said. "You're not the only person who likes AC/DC you know."
"Wow, someone's grumpy. Did you and the Cap get in a fight or something?" He asked.
"Yeah, or something." I grumbled.
Tony sat down next to me on the couch, "Tell me about it." I gave him a look, "What? I'm being serious."
I sighed, "Okay. Steve had a nightmare last night, and accidently hit me." I pulled up my shirt to show him the bruise that had formed over night.
Tony whistled, "That looks painful."
"It looks worse than it is. After it happened, he left me to go sleep in the spare room. He hasn't really spoken to me since." I said.
"Cap's old fashioned. Hitting a girl, even on accident, is the worst possible thing he could do, especially to you." He said.
"I just don't know what to do." I said. "He won't talk to me."
Tony snapped his fingers, "Dedicate a song to him." He said.
"That sounds like a pretty good idea. Thanks Tony." I said getting up and heading to my room. I had just the song in mind. I grabbed my cello and headed back to the living room. "Are you gonna help me or just sit there?" I asked.
Tony smiled and got up, "Where are we doing this?" He asked.
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STEVE POV
"Captain," Jarvis said. "There's a video for you to watch on Jade's youtube channel."
"I'll watch it later." I told him.
"You should watch it now." Jarvis said.
I sighed and grabbed the tablet and found Jade's video waiting for me to watch. I made sure to have the volume up and pressed play.
"Hello internet, I'm back with another video. Though this one's a bit different." Jade said. "I'm dedicating this to my boyfriend because we hit a rough spot in our relationship and I thought this would be a good way to remind him that I love him." She said. "Anyway I hope you enjoy!"
The video cut to Jade with her cello and she started to tap her foot a little and then she began to play.
"Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you. By now you should've somehow realized what you gotta do. I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now" She sang. This song was so beautiful and it struck a nerve with me.
"Because maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me. And after all, you're my wonderwall." Again this made me think about what happened last night and the way I reacted. After I finished watching the video I asked Jarvis where Jade was at in the tower.
"She's in her room." He answered. I quickly left my place in the common room to head to our room. I found her there on the bed and layed down next to her.
"I saw the video." I told her. "And I absolutely loved it. And it made me realize that I acted unfairly to you since last night and I'm sorry."
She smiled and rolled over to hug me, "I love you." She said.
"I love you too." I said and kissed her head. "I think that's going to be our song from now on, because you're my wonderwall."
She smiled, "You're so cheesey."
"Says the girl who posted the video dedicated to me online." I teased.
"You're lucky I love you." She teased.
That I am.