Author's Note:
So this chapter is basically porn with a little bit of character development and a whole lot of fluff. If that is not your thing scroll down to the notes below and there will be an overview of the chapter. As always please review and let me know what you think.
Astrid unlocked the room they were staying in. It was spartan but nice. Plain walls, a dresser. Nice queen-sized bed. It didn't take them long to get here from where they were but she knew that Steve was getting antsy. Whether he realized it or not his hand was drifting lower down her back. Now cupping her ass through the dress.
Closing the door behind them, Astrid made the first move. Unable to keep her hands off of him any longer. Pushing him down on the bed. He sat up with a smirk on his face. Knowing what was going to happen. Astrid starting the psychic connection as she crawled onto him. Sitting in his lap. Kissing him deeply she felt Steve shudder against her. A ripple of muscles that she was unused to. He groaned and she could feel him harden against her even further. Hiking his hands under her dress so that he was gripping her ass in his hands.
"I wanted to do this for so long," he whimpered breaking off the kiss. "I've missed you." His hands ran across her body. Pulling the dress off of her. "I've dreamed of you every night." Leaving her in nothing but her undergarments. She swiftly took off his clothes as well. Finally freeing him from the uniform. Leaving him nothing but pants.
"Good dreams I hope." She took a second to admire her husband. Running her hands across his chest and arms. Taking in his perfectly sculpted body. For her to enjoy and her alone.
"Like what you see?" In most men that would be cocky but for Steve he was genuinely asking.
"I always have." She kissed him once again. Hands still trailing up and down his chest. He kissed her back but there was a slight hesitancy. His skin jumping every place Astrid touched. Trembling slightly. And not in a good way. She broke off the kiss and took his face in her hands.
"What's wrong Steve?" she asked. Watching him with a careful eye. It was subtle but noticeable. He was curled inward on himself. His eyes filled with worry. Her own anxiety jumping in her brain but she squashed it down. Now was not the time. "Do you not want…"
"Did you like me better before the serum?" His voice was quiet. Soft. Astrid flashing back to many nights they had spent together. Before the war stole their lives away. Because as much as he tried to hide it Steve was self-conscious. Questioning his body. And it always broke Astrid's heart.
"Steve I love you." She placed her hand over his heart. Taking a moment to relish its steady beating. "It doesn't matter to me what you look like. What's in here hasn't changed." She gave him a wry smile. "I'm sorry it took me so long to realize that."
Steve shook his head. "It's not your fault. No one should blame you." But she did. And probably always would. Those feelings falling by the wayside as Steve's eyes roamed her body. As if he was seeing her for the first time. Astrid feeling the heat start to pool below as his desire deepened.
"Do you really want this?" Astrid hearing all the unasked questions. Do you really want me? Steve? Or Captain America? Or is it because I'm your husband and it's your duty? Do you even like what I am now? She didn't even need to read his mind. His body language giving it away. And luckily she had the answer.
"Steve," her own voice taking up the room. Catching his attention. "Now that you can, make love to me like you've always wanted." He let out the breath he was holding. Astrid moving her hand. Trailing it down his arms. "No matter what has or may happen I am your partner. That has been true even before we were married." She pressed her forehead against his. "Just as I have been in the past and will be in the future as we grow old together." Steve's grip on her tightened. Nerves fading. Now his body filled with desire. Picking up the words she left unsaid.
I want you, Steve. The man I'm madly in love with. No one else. It wouldn't matter if you were Cap or my husband or if you were still small and sickly. I want you.
This time he flipped their position so that she was lying down on the bed. She had to admit that the view was rather lovely. Steve was pure muscle. Fingertips now dancing along his back. Astrid could spend the entire night exploring his body. But that would have to wait. Tonight, it seemed like Steve had other plans.
Making his way down he took off her undergarments. Kissing her as he did. Hands mapping out each area of her skin. One hand squeezing her breasts. Thumb circling her nipple while his tongue did the same on the other. Riling Astrid up. Letting out breathy moans. The other hand continuing to explore her body. Before continuing his path. Moving further downwards. Kissing her stomach while undoing the girdle and stockings. Sliding them off her. Until he reached her inner thighs. Spreading her knees so that she was completely exposed to him. Astrid faintly blushed. They had been intimate before but this felt like a whole other level. It didn't help the way he was looking at her. Complete adoration. Steve looked up at her.
"I want to try something," he said tightening his grip on her. Sounding rather nervous. "Some of the showgirls talked about it. Said it was one of the most incredible things they had ever experienced." He flushed red. "Not that I did anything with them. But women talk, I mean not like-"
Astrid didn't know what he was talking about. And frankly didn't care. Wanting him to do anything at this point. Her body craving him.
"Steve just do whatever. I just need you to touch me. Now." She knew that she was begging. But that only seemed to spur him on. Leaning in and running his tongue across her most sensitive region. Astrid immediately covering her mouth to keep the screams down. Thanking every single woman Steve worked with. The feeling was unbelievable. Nothing she had ever experienced before. That only served to motivate further. Soon Astrid was a writhing mess. Fighting the urge to scream out in pleasure. One hand gripping his hair tightly. Urging him to continue. While the other gripped his shoulder. The link meaning, he knew exactly how to please her.
She knew about this technique. Knew women who raved on about it. But she never thought she would get to experience it for herself. That anyone would want to do it to her. So, she never thought to ask or even bring it up. Plus, with Steve's breathing, it wasn't an option until now. It was everything she expected and more.
"Oh, Steve!" she cried out as she reached her peak. Stars bursting in front of her eyes. Feeling the waves rushing through her. It was exhilarating and exhausting and unbelievable. She never imagined that she could feel that good. Steve slowly licking her through it. Pushing her over the edge once again. Leaving her panting. Body covered in sweat. He sat up and looked at her with a self-satisfied smirk. Covered in her juices. She rolled her eyes at him. Sensing that he came undone as well. Looking down at him she could see he was still as hard as a rock. Obvious through his clothing. A shudder running through her body. The serum really did wonders.
She sat up and caught him in a kiss. Tasting herself on him. Loving the fact that she could taste herself on him. Now it was her turn to pamper him. Attacking his sweet spot on his collar bone while undoing his pants. Discarding them with the rest of the clothing. Taking a moment to stare. She knew he had gotten bigger but it was another thing to see how much bigger. Just waiting for her.
She took him in one hand and slowly started stroking him. The way he liked it. Taking note of his weight and girth. Flicking a thumb over his head. Eliciting a groan. But it wasn't enough for either of them. Lying back down on the bed she wrapped her legs around his waist. Pulling him into her. Going as slow as possible. Allowing Astrid to adjust to his new size.
"Astrid," he whined as he slowly grinded into her. "You feel so good around me." If she thought he filled her up before it was nothing compared to now. It was like he was perfectly crafted for her. Each movement bringing her closer and closer. Until he bottomed out. Both of them taking a moment. Drinking in the sight of each other.
Though Astrid wasn't at all patient. Ready to start thrusting herself onto him. Take them both past their breaking points. Steve feeling the same way. Wanting to go at it until the last drop was drained from his body.
Though there was more going on with him. Astrid could sense it. He was so incredibly happy at the moment. It was coming off of him in waves. His worries evaporating. And not only because he was buried deep inside Astrid. She was relaxed. At ease with him. Had complete faith that he wouldn't hurt her. Even with everything that had happened she was still comfortable enough for him to be on top. She felt all the feelings he had in this moment and he felt hers. Astrid didn't know she could fall in love even more with him but at that moment she did. This was her Steve but more. The serum really did work. Making what was good, great.
'Steve,' she called out causing him to snap to her attention. 'Are you going to move or am I doing all the work?' He gave her a cocky grin. Thrusting into her. At first slowly. Savoring the moment. Setting Astrid completely on edge. Until neither of them could take it anymore. Increasing his pace to a speed Astrid would have previously thought impossible. Her mind becoming a steady chant of his name until he completely fried her brain. Feeling herself clench around him again and again. Overcome with pleasure so many times she lost count.
They were in for a long night. A realization that sent thrills down her body. For she made a promise to herself that she would always make sure that he was satisfied. Now that his body no longer had any limitations.
She was really into it as well. Loving the feel of Steve spilling his seed again and again. Him moaning out her name. The compliments that fell from his lips. Becoming even more fervent when she flipped their positions and she was riding him. Hands on her hips. It was like the two of them were built for long drawn-out sex marathons. How did she get so lucky?
Eventually, in the early morning, he came to a stop. Finally, soft. She rolled off of him with a groan. The two of them completely satisfied. Coming to lie next to him in bed. Resting her head on his chest. Listening to his steady heartbeat. Steve really knew how to leave a mark.
Summoning a nearby cloth with her mind though Steve was the one who grabbed it. Gently cleaning her up. Being as through as he was when they were making love. Anybody who came in here the next day would realize what they were up to and Astrid realized that she didn't care. After all what else could they expect from a husband and wife.
"That was incredible," she huffed rolling onto him. She just wanted to be as close to him as possible. He wrapped an arm around her waist and she realized truly how much smaller she was. Also finding that she didn't care. Any previous hang-ups she had were gone.
Steve hummed in response. Moving his hand up to her hair. Now a complete mess. But despite the situation, a flash of uncertainty rode through her body. Even though they still had the connection. Her mind started racing. Maybe it wasn't as good for him as it was for her. After all, any woman can lie there and-
Her thoughts were interrupted when he brought her in for a kiss. Wet, sloppy, and possessive.
"I promise you my love that it was just as phenomenal for me as it was for you. But you know that already."
"I know, but it's just…." She waved all over him. Her own inadequacies coming to the surface. "Have you seen yourself?" Steve's transformation certainly didn't change his mind but it definitely changed his body.
"Have you seen yourself?" Steve broke off the kiss and looked into her eyes. Sitting both of them up in bed. "Truly? Do you realize how remarkable, outstanding, beautiful you are?" Astrid took a moment to soak in what he was saying. "You loved me before the serum and you love me afterwards." He trailed a finger through her hair. "I just want to be able to give you everything that you've given me. And now I can."
It was her turn to kiss him. Quick and chaste. Anymore and Astrid felt like they would be engaging in yet another round. And if they did that then there would be no chance for sleep.
"Steve this has always been a relationship of equals. Only difference now is that people may stop asking me if you're really my husband."
He barked out a laugh. "Every single time we went anywhere. I am not going to miss that look." He ran his hand up and down her back. "Maybe now every single man will stop thinking that they have a chance with you." Astrid sensed some bitterness. That was always a sore spot with Steve. Even with the ring on her finger, it didn't stop men from trying. And despite the ring on Steve's hand, it didn't stop women from flocking to him.
"True though now I'm going to have the same problem." She ran her hand across his wedding band. Making sure that she tapped hers against his. Glad that they got one too large for him. Now a perfect fit. "I'm surprised none of the girls you worked with tried anything."
Steve shrugged his shoulders. "I didn't notice anything." Probably because he was still an idiot when it came to women. He still had trouble recognizing when Astrid was flirting with him. And Astrid was really really obvious when she wanted to be. "Though I did talk about you. A lot. All the time."
"Why does that not surprise me?" Astrid smiled kissing him lightly one more time. "Though I'm surprised you had anything to talk about."
Steve scoffed rolling his eyes. "Why do you do this?"
She chuckled not sure how else to respond. Not completely understanding the question. "Do what?"
"Downplay yourself." He shook his head, looking up at her with his deep blue eyes. "You're the Chief of Surgery at the largest hospital in New York City. You have spent your entire life saving other people. You're kind and thoughtful. Willing to put yourself on the line to protect others." He took her by her shoulders. "I will spend every day of my life being worthy of you." Astrid was about to interrupt but Steve beat her to it. "I know what you're going to say. You are worthy. You've been through the absolute worst humanity has to offer and it has only shaped you. Made you into the woman you are. The woman I love." Glancing down at the necklace dangling between her breasts. "I couldn't think of a better woman to give that to." The feelings that he exuded only matching his words. Astrid had no idea what to say in response. He always did that to her. Made her absolutely speechless but the amount of love he had for her. It still surprised her. It probably always would. All she could was let him know how she felt in return.
"Steve maybe you should also head your own advice." She responded running her hands up and down his arms. Feeling them relax as she ran her hands across them. "You think all these wonderful things about me but what about you? As I've said this is a marriage of equals." She placed a hand on his chest. Right over his heart. Looking at him straight in his bright blue eyes. Smiling at the little specks of green floating around. "You're just as amazing and spectacular as you think I am. And that was before the serum." She gave him a dazzling smile. "The only thing the serum has changed is that it has made you healthier. You haven't become any more worthy of me. You already were." The smile he gave her was brighter than the sun. Nothing more needed to be said. Letting the feelings between do the talking.
It was like the fog had been lifted. Astrid and Steve finally realizing what others had known all along. What Bucky and Shamira had been trying to tell them. They were both worthy of each other. The two of them started laughing. Realizing just how idiotic they have been. All it took was getting kidnapped, a super-soldier serum, and the world's worst walking tour for them to realize it. They were both really slow.
"Well, that's not the only difference." He leaned her back down on the bed. Capturing her lips in a searing kiss. She melted into him in response. "I can make love to you like I've always wanted. Like you deserve." He growled a little bit at the end but it wasn't the time for such things.
"Start that up again and we definitely won't sleep." She wrapped her arms around his neck. Flipping him over so that she was on top. "If we didn't have things to do in the morning, I would take you up on it." She laid herself on top of his chest. "But alas we have responsibilities."
"I also have a responsibility to my wife." He kissed the top of her head. Closing his own eyes.
Astrid nestled into his chest. "Well, right now your wife wants to sleep." She could feel her eyes start to droop. "And I know you do as well." She closed her eyes completely. Falling asleep listening to his steady breathing. If that wasn't the most beautiful sound in the world Astrid didn't know what was.
Steve and Astrid bond after being separated for so long. Astrid reassures Stee concerning his own self-esteem issues and he does the same for her. Coming to the realization that they are truly meant for each other. A marriage of equals and that they are worthy of each other. Despite what may have happened in the past.