A/N I was asked for more Steve and Jessica time so here it is :)

Chapter

Jessica had been really quiet at work since the guys had come back, Tony was preoccupied with working on something with Bruce which Jessica knew it meant some sort of trouble. Thor had been spent a couple of days with Jessica before returning to Asgard briefly before the party on Saturday. Clint and Jessica had spent some time up at the farm and he was currently there working on some stuff, which meant this left Steve and Jessica to entertain themselves in the evening. They had spent some time eating dinner together but Steve seemed preoccupied himself with the Maximoff twins and now Jessica was getting bored of Steve not really focusing on them when they were together, it was clear he was still in Cap mode in the evenings.

Jessica had finished work and changed into one of her swing dresses and made her way to the elevator, "Jarvis can you take me to Steve's level please."

"Right away Miss Wilson" Jarvis responded and once Jessica was outside Steve's apartment she knocked on his door.

The door opened and Steve looked at Jessica shocked, "Jessica, I didn't know we made plans" she looked him up and down and he was in casual sweats.

"We didn't" Jessica smiled at him walking into his apartment, "but I think it's time you stepped out of Captain America mode for a night. So go get changed"

Steve gave her a small smile, "has it really been that bad?" He asked as he made his way towards the bedroom to get changed.

"You've not been too bad" Jessica laughed sitting herself onto Steve's sofa waiting for him to get emerge from his room.

Once Steve had changed into a shirt and some chinos they made their way out of the tower. "So where are we going?" Steve asked, following Jessica's direction.

Jessica smiled at him and took his hand in hers, "somewhere we should have gone to ages ago" she simply responded. They continued making their way and Jessica and Steve made small talk, which Jessica ensured avoided the topic of work.

After a while they started approaching the place Jessica was taking Steve, "so you know how Charlie and I love to dance, well he actually holds events and teaches dance so I thought it would be a good idea to finally take you dancing" Jessica finished as they stood outside the venue.

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Steve and Jessica had been dancing for a few hours, at first Steve seemed quite nervous at first but Jessica was able to relax him. They had been swing dancing for the majority of the evening and once Charlie had finished the class and said goodbyes to the class he made his way over to Jessica. "Do not lose these " he told her as he handed over the keys, "and make sure you lock up."

Jessica smiled at Charlie and said her goodbyes and made her way over to the stereo, "what are you doing?" Steve asked her as he watched her change the music over.

"I thought we could have a few slow dances before we went home." Jessica told him, smiling at him and extending her hand to him. Steve took it and pulled her into him, spinning her around and getting her into the correct position.

"Thank you for tonight" Steve said after a while of dancing. "I never thought I'd have this after Peggy."

Jessica smiled at him, "I thought it was about time you had your dance, I know I'm not Peggy but hopefully you had fun."

Steve shook his head, "this is much better," Steve paused, "I know I don't tell you this often Jessica but I do care about you, and I know we aren't going at the same speed as the other -"

Jessica stopped Steve finishing the sentence by pulling him down by his collar and kissing him, after a few moments she pulled away, "Steve our relationship is unique. I love you and I don't care how long it takes, we have a lifetime."

Steve looked at Jessica in shock and then after a while he smiled, "you love me?"

Jessica realized what she had said, she nodded slowly, "I love you too" he told her.

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Steve and Jessica stayed for a few more hours dancing until Steve walked Jessica back to her apartment within the tower. Steve felt at peace with everything and he had completely forgotten about Starker and the Maximoff twins. He had spent the evening with his best girl and she loved him. He had never experienced the love of a woman before, he had thought that he had loved Peggy but this was completely different.

"Goodnight Jessica" he told her, giving her a kiss. They both said their good nights and Steve watched as Jessica went into her apartment and closed the door.

He could have kicked himself, he had missed his opportunity again. He stood outside the door debating on whether or not he should knock on the door and tell her how much he wanted her, show her he wanted her. He rocked back and forth of the ball of his feet, he was going to do it. He was going to make the move and not miss this opportunity. He we to knock on the door when Jarvis interrupted him, "Captain, Maria Hill is looking for you. She has new leads on the Starker case."

Steve sighed, "tell Maria I'm on my way"