**This chapter is a little longer than usual because is the penultimate chapter! The fic is coming to an end. =(**
After 1 week doing physical therapy, Steve had already recovered his body. Thanks to serum that runs through his veins. Today he was liberate to go home. Sam and Sharon picked him at the hospital.
Sharon: Finally, honey.
Sharon went to Steve and gave him a peck, making Steve feel uncomfortable again. It was visibly clear that he didn't feel good with the situation. Dating someone you don't even know and not feel a thing to see that person, it's very weird.
In other hand, Sam was the exception, he loved to meet Sam. Sam was funny and gave an MP3 for him, full of music and he forced Steve to listen to while he was in the hospital.
One night, Natasha took the MP3 to analyze the songs and she rolled her eyes. Steve laughed. Natasha complained that only had hip-hop and put several other songs and said that Steve would be dead if not heard her songs.
Sam: Are you ready to go home, dude?
S: More than ready, dude.
They both laughed and left the hospital with Sharon of course.
Inside the car, Sharon was in the back, Sam driving and Steve alongside Sam. Steve talked as if Sharon was not there, which was hurting Sharon because he is been acting like that since he woke up.
Sam noticed and tried to bring her to talk, but Steve simply got distracted looking out the window every time she said something.
When they arrived at the base of the Avengers, everyone was there. Tony organized a surprise party.
Steve didn't recognize any faces but Sam, Sharon, Carol and Natasha who were visiting him in the hospital... but he was friendly, and greeted everyone.
Tony: DORITO! Oh dorito, welcome again. I know you don't remember anything, but the most important thing is that I'm the boss here. Don't worry about a thing.
Tony said as he hugged his friend.
Pepper: Tony! Steve he is a liar... I am happy to see you again. I'm Pepper Potts.
T: Cough cough, Stark.
Pepper sighed and rolled her eyes.
P: I'm not taking your name.
T: I know, but see that Pepper Stark fits more. Name of power, you should think about it, honey.
Pepper withdrew because Tony always tries to convince her to put his last name. It had six months they were married, and the fight was always that. Tony ran after Pepper.
Steve watched uncomprehendingly. He thought Pepper is verybeautiful and friendly.
Carol Danvers came running passing through the crowd, pulling Jessica by the hand.
Carol: STEVE!
Carol jumped on Steve, hugging him.
Carol: We missed you so much. You don't remember, but that's Jessica Drew. My best friend. If it weren't for you, she would be in jail.
S: For me?
J: Yes. Thank you for everything and welcome, Captain.
Steve was embarrassed, many people, too much information. His eyes circled the room looking for a certain pair of eyes he kept thinking about it.
When he saw a woman's back with red hair, he suspected it was Natasha. He tried to go to her, but had a lot of people wanting to talk to him. Every time he got close, there was someone else coming in front of him, shaking his hand, saying they miss him.
When he finally reached the woman, he pulled her arm, making her look at him, but it was not Natasha. His smile fade. He greeted the woman and apologized for having confused her with someone else.
When the woman walked away, Steve turned to look at that room full of people who claimed to be his friends, he felt a little lost and alone. A flash of memory passed on his head... A young Steve, skinny, getting beat up on an alley and being defended by Bucky.
Steve shook his head and didn't know if it was a real memory or a dream he had. Another flash in his head... He was in the middle of a war, a beautiful military woman smiled at him.
Steve blinked his eyes and felt his heart race. What the hell is happening to me? Steve thought and again a wave of memories hit him... A train, a man falling off a train, a man he cares a lot. A jet, the woman again, a promise, water... Lots of water.
Steve staggered and grabbed a chair to keep from falling.
N: Hey, soldier. Are you all right?
Steve opened his eyes and stared at the woman. The woman he wanted to see, those fascinating eyes that he longed to meet again. He tried to smile.
S: I guess I was daydreaming.
N: You flirt really bad.
S: You're very convinced. Actually it appeared images in my head, I don't know if they are real, I wasn't flirting with you... Well... Not yet.
Natasha was embarrassed because she thought he was flirting, then she got serious again when he actually did.
N: Maybe you should rest.
S: Is your boyfriend here?
N: Steve.
S: What? You know I don't remember anything. Just tell me who he is so I can see if I have chances.
N: Do you have a girlfriend.
Natasha said impatiently.
N: And you have no chance.
S: Oh, that hurt. Did I hurt you in the past?
N: Steve, stop. I just don't want to make you confused.
S: Okay, okay... I'm sorry, I'll behave.
N: Good.
S: Hey are you coming with usthis night?
N: What? Are you going out? You just came from hospital.
S: It's not like we're going out, later Sam will make a night of karaoke here.
N: I didn't knew about it.
S: It's in my honor. I want you to come.
N: I don't know. Better not.
S: Oh please, come... I promise I'll won't flirt with you. Please...
Steve with those watery eyes looking like a puppy. Natasha got angry and thought about punching him until he go back to coma and then give a lot of kisses on him. She had very conflicting feelings for Steve.
N: Okay.
Natasha sighed and agreed with this karaoke madness.
Sharon: Let me interrupt the conversation of you. Steve, Fury wants to see you. Come on.
Sharon held the hand of Steve and pulled him till meet Fury. Steve was with her but kept looking back and talking about a lot of things to Natasha, soundlessly.
Natasha didn't understand anything, she just laughed. He returned a clown from that coma. She still doesn't know if she like this version of Rogers.
After this mini surprise party, SHIELD leave and only remained the Avengers and Sharon.
Sam and Clint pushed the speakers and pulled the screen to start the karaoke. Sam took the microphone.
Sam: 1... 2... 3... testing
Carol and Jessica: boooooo
Carol and Jessica booed him for fun.
Sam: Oh very funny you two. I want to declare Capkaraokê on.
Everyone applauded excited.
Sam: Hey hey, for start... Since they are so excited. Ladies and gentleman give up to Ms. Marvel and SpiderWoman.
People applauded, while Carol threatened to Sam's life. Jessica took her whiskey in one gulp and stood up, stretching her arms up high and screaming.
J: Uhuuuuu. Lets show how it's done, Carol.
Carol: Jess!
J: We'll put our music, my dear friend. Let's show them how it's done, Sam will be so amazed that he will feel embarrassed to sing in his turn.
Carol was thrilled after Jessica's speech. Jessica uses convince Carol to make anything.
The two went up a small stage and took the microphone. Jessica chose the music:Fifth Harmony - Worth It.
Sam and Clint were laughing like crazy at the two choreographing. Sam was shock when Jess and Carol decided to twerk.
To finish the presentation, they hugged each other while everyone applauded.
Sam: okay, okay... Now you choose who comes next on stage.
Carol: Sam!
Sam: Me? The best has to stay in the end, darling, to not intimidate the others.
Carol and Jess: SAM! SAM! SAM! SAM!
Suddenly everyone was shouting for Sam be the next.
Sam: Okay, you want it. You got it.
Carol: Who will be your partner?
Sam: Clint, my man.
Clint took the stage, slamming his hand on Sam to greet him.
Sam chose the music... Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - C & C Music Fatory.
They turned their back to the crowd and Thor turned out the light and turned on the globe. When the music played they turned at the same time, they took sunglasses in their pocket and set it in the face. Sam put a cap straight flap covering almost his entire face. The two are now doing "The running man".
The best part was that Clint was singing the part of the Rap and Sam the woman singing Everybody dance now.
They ended the show in style. While everybody was applauding vigorously, they jumped toward each other, beating their chest in the air.
Sam came down from the stage and stopped in front of Carol.
Sam: BOOM! NAILED! DEAL WITH IT, HONEY.
Carol was still gasping, she lost her breath of laughing.
Thor took the stage.
Tony: Thor you have to wait they decide who's next.
Thor smiled and winked.
Thor: No mortal decide the big moment of the son of Odin. Son of Odin decides his time is now.
Thor chose Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley, he sang very similar to the original singer and even made the dances that the singer does in the original clip. (For those who don'tt know the clip, recommend you stop and watch, it's very funny)
People almost slept with Thor's perfomance but he was applauded at the end. Thor came out full of pride, convinced that he was and will be the best of the night. People urged him to indicate someone to go on stage, but he wouldn't. He was busy feeling proud of himself.
Tony took the stage and Pepper almost had a heart attack.
P: Tony, come down.
T: Honey, please. Come on, come here.
P: I will not go up on that stage. Come down now.
T: Okay, swettie. Let's be the last ones. Oh, since Thor didn't indicate anyone, I will indicate Dorito. I mean, Cap. Please.
People applauded, and everyone thought he would refuse to sing, but he was keen to go. So everyone applauded even more.
Steve took the microphone.
T: Go Cap.
Carol: Yeaah Steveeee.
J: Steve who will be your partner
S: Romanoff.
All the cheers were silenced with the choice of Steve. Natasha who was in the background, drinking, almost spat the drink. Everyone looked at her.
The shock was because no one was going to force Natasha to nothing. She would go when she wanted, no one would be crazy to call her. Steve was crazy enough.
Thor was the first to break the silence, he started laughing.
Thor: Romanoff?
Thor began to laugh again.
Sam: Actually, Natasha sings very well.
T: Let's see what Black Widow can do.
Natasha didn't think to accept, but she would now since Thor doubt her and Tony made a joke. She adjusted her dress and walked on stage. Clint began to clap alone.
C: Yeah, go Tasha!
After that, they all joined Clint in applause. Steve didn't take his eyes of Natasha for a second. She climbed on stage and whispered that she was going to kill him. Steve just smiled.
Natasha took the microphone and noted that Sharon was not happy for not being called.
Natasha turned her attention to Steve.
N: What are we going to sing?
S: I don't know many songs.
N: I know, at least did you hear some of I indicated?
S: Well...
N: Dammit, Steve.
S: Well I know some pop music.
N: Pop? Okay. Let's see, do you know this one?
S: No.
N: That?
S: No.
Natasha sighed getting impatient.
S: Oh, this one I know.
N: Finally. Let's sing it then.
Tony was booing alone because of the delay, until Pepper pinch him.
The music began to play.
S: You start or me?
N: You
Steve was now nervous. The music started.
We're a thousand miles from comfort
We have traveled land and sea
But as long as you are with me
There's no place I'd rather be
Sam was laughing at Steve singing even though he was doing well. The problem is that Steve is so serious that no one ever imagined see him acting so spontaneously. Natasha didn't resist and laughed too, making Steve frown. Natasha noticed he was getting embarrassed and decided to sing along with him the next stanza.
I would wait forever, exulted in the scene With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
As long as I am with you
My heart continues to beat
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same
Gave you another name Switch up the batteries
This song remember Natasha of the moments she had with Steve and she stopped singing. Steve noticed that Natasha changed. Something inside him said that that song had something to do with both of them.
No much time to try to unravel the look of Natasha, because Sam, Carol and Jess began to sing in the "audience" the chorus and they all accompanied with palms. Natasha came out of the trance and returned to sing with Steve. But she still felt bad.
If you gave me a chance
I would take it
It's a shot in the dark
But I'll make it
Know with all of your heart
You can't shame me
When I am with you
There's no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Sharon was angry and she felt for the first time, jealous of Steve and Natasha. She left the room and Natasha saw her and felt bad for her. Natasha interrupted the presentation and left the stage.
Steve was looking surprised, like everyone. Sam pulled palms to them while Steve came down from the stage to go after Natasha, who had gone behind Sharon.
S: Natasha, wait.
Steve reached her in the hallway.
N: What do you want?
S: Why are you so aggressive with me? What what happened between us?
N: Steve now is not the time. Why did you call me? Why didn't you call your girlfriend?
S: I don't know, I just thought of you.
N: You should not think of me.
S: I have no control over it.
Steve again felt dizzy and leaned against the wall. Natasha came to his rescue and tried to support him.
N: Are you okay? You should be resting.
Steve did not answer, he put his hand on his head.
S: My head really hurts.
N: C'mon, I'll take you to your room.
Steve didn1t move, a new wave of memories invaded his head... The moment he was thawed, the fight against Loki, fighting SHIELD, Natasha, Ultron, the New Avengers...
Steve remembered everything.
Steve stood alone, looking around and then to Natasha.
S: Natasha.
Natasha looked at him uncomprehendingly.
S: I remember now.
N: Do you remember? What?
S: Everything.
Natasha looked at him understanding and relieved that he recover his memory.
S: The Hulk... Did he hurt you?
N: No, you saved me.
S: I know. I don't remember what happened afterwards.
N: You almost died because of me.
S: What? Because of you? Natasha, it wasn't your fault, or anyone.
N: Steve, you... You almost died.
S: I'd die as many times as required for you.
Natasha burst into tears remembering the desperation she felt to find that she had lost him forever. Steve held her to comfort, but Natasha pushed him.
N: No... Don't. I don't deserve.
Steve insisted and hugged her again. Natasha cringed without hug him back.
S: Stop saying that.
Steve ran his hand through her hair. Steve took a deep breath and decided to ask...
S: Natasha, what do you feel for me?
Natasha heard the question and felt her heart bleed. Why are you asking it now? She doesn't know, she has no idea. She doesn't want to label the feelings she has, it's too much pressure. Steve always making things harder than it has to be.
Steve noticed Natasha's silence and her discomfort. Of course he expected that, as usual.
Steve was now looking her straight in the eye.
S: It's okay if you don't want to say. Natasha...
Natasha sighed, her tears were more restrained now. She knew how Steve was going to finish that sentence and she didn't want him to finish the sentence. She wanted him to be in a coma again, or with amnesia. Don't say, Steve. Do not say. Natasha thought.
S: I love you
N: What? No, you're confused.
S: I love you.
Steve insisted. She can ignore if she wants to, but he was not going to hide his feelings.
N: This is the effect of the accident, Steve.
S: No, it's not and you know it. Natasha, you don't say, but when you look at me and when you kiss me, I may be wrong, but I feel that you feel something for me too. I'm wrong about that?
Natasha went out of his arms and took a few steps turning her back to him...
N: No, you're not.
A third person observed the whole scene and now decided to get involved.
Sharon: You love her? That's what I heard? You said you love her?
Steve and Natasha looked to Sharon who was crying.
Sharon: You regained your memory and you're saying that you love her? You never said that to me.
Steve and Natasha were mute. Sharon approached the two.
Sharon: What's about that kiss? You kissed? I never imagined you two, I thought you were friends. How could you, Steve? SAY SOMETHING.
Sharon now screamed in anger. Steve was too embarrassed to answer her. Sharon moved closer to Steve and slapped him in the face pretty hard. Steve accepted the slap, he deserved after all.
S: Sharon...
Sharon: No! No! Don't try to be nice now. Since when are you together? SINCE WHEN?
Sharon now was screaming for Natasha.
N: Since you left.
Sharon burst into tears again.
S: Sharon I'm sorry, this is all my fault. I betrayed you since we started dating actually, I was not having an affair with Natasha since that time, but I was in love with her before I met you.
Natasha looked Steve, because Steve was in love with her for longer than she suspected.
Sharon: You son of a bitch, you bastard. I hate you.
Sharon gave another slap in his face, followed by several slaps on his arms and chest. Steve held her until she stop to attack. He hugged her tight. Now she just cried. Steve ran his hand over her head and looked at Natasha.
Sharon was more controlled and out of Steve's arms.
Sharon: The funny thing about it is that I had given up on love, because all men were jerks, until I met you and think that you were the prince of my life. I thought you were different, because you're Captain America... I was wrong...
Sharon said as she left them in the hallway.
S: Natasha.
Natasha shook her head negatively and left Steve alone in the hallway.
