Chapter 2

*The club scene was inspired by the Doctor Who episode Daleks in Manhattan and the song is from that episode as well."

Steve sat anxiously trying to draw, but not being able to focus. He set aside the ad drawing and started working on a portrait of Lily that he planned to give her for her birthday. In the portrait she was wearing her black slacks and a White Button down shirt with one of Steve's ties and a hat. She looked prettier in slacks than any other Dame did in a dress. Steve heard the door open and he quickly put his sketchbook away. Lily walked in and hung up her coat.

"I got the job and I start tonight." She told him.

"That's great." Steve said, but his tone said the opposite.

"Look I know you don't like this, but we're desperate Steve. Just promise me you won't look at me differently because of this." She pleaded. Steve's heartbroke, Lily was afraid of what people would think of her, what Steve would think of her.

"Lily, nothing would change my mind about you, about who you are. You're a good person, and you care so much about Bucky and I, sometimes too much. Even though I think this is a bad idea, I promise I'll support you." He reassured her before hugging her loosely. When Bucky came home she told him the news. She asked them to come to the club that night, for support. Steve really didn't want to, he didn't want to see her this way, but he knew she needed support. Bucky and Steve waited at the table as the room lights went dim and the stage lights went up. Lilly stood there in white lingerie and angel wings, Steve blushed and momentarily turned his head. Lily leaned into the microphone and and started to sing.

"I'm a country girl, I ain't seen a lot
But you came along, and my heart went pop
You took a little streetcar to my heart
And an apple of love fell off my apple cart
You looked at me, my heart began to pound You weren't the sort of guy I thought would stick around
Hey, but it don't have to be eternally
My bad, bad Angel put the Devil in me
You put the Devil in me...
You lured me in with your cold grey eyes
Your simple smile, your bewitching lies
One and one and one is three
My bad, bad Angel, the Devil in me!
You put the Devil in me!
My bad, bad Angel, you put the Devil in me!"

The room filled with cheers, Bucky and Steve sat there with their mouths wide open. They made their way back stage, that's when Steve noticed Bucky was holding a rose.

"I don't think Mrs. Henderson will miss one do you?" Bucky said with a chuckle before handing it to Steve.

"Go give this to your gal, punk." Steve smiled before walking over to her. She had taken off the wings and put on a robe.

"Lily you were amazing." He said and handed her the rose.

"Thanks Stevie." She said and kissed his cheek before accepting the rose.

"You were great kiddo." Bucky praised. The man who operated the club walked over to Lily and handed her a wad of cash.

"You've got just what we're looking for kid, keep it up and there is more where that came from, sweetheart." He told her. The man smacked her on the rear and walked off. Lily's face flushed and Steve was fuming, he wanted to say something, but he didn't want to get Lily fired. That night Bucky went to pick up dinner while Steve and Lily walked home. There was still traces of makeup on her face, that shimmered in the moonlight.

"Thanks for not saying anything earlier, I know it upset you." She sighed.

"Like you said you can hold your own." Steve said. She stopped him under a street lamp and leaned down to kiss him. It was short and sweet, and Steve never wanted it to end.

"I want you to know, none of those guys catcalling me mean a thing, because at the end of the night you're the one I'm coming home to."

*Two years later*

World War two had just begun, and everyone was doing all the could to help in the war effort. Steve walked out of the recruiting office, once again disappointed. Lily was standing outside reading the newspaper. She looked over and saw the downtrodden look on his face. She walked over and hugged him close.

"I'm sorry Stevie." She said and kissed his cheek. The couple went to the movies, Lily hoped this would get Steve's mind off of everything, that is until the war propaganda started to play. Some rude loud mouth had to complain and Steve stood up to him, which ended in a fight in the alley.

"Leave him alone!" Lily shouted and the man pushed her.

"Don't touch her." Steve screamed and punched him. The man swung back and he grabbed a trash can lid to defend himself. Bucky came up from behind and pulled the larger man off of his best friend. That's when they noticed Bucky was in a uniform, the trio knew this would be their last night together for awhile. They went to the Stark Expo and Steve found a recruiting station.

"Steve don't do this to yourself again." Lily begged.

"Lily I have to, men are dying, I have to do all I can." He told her.

"I know, I love you Steve."

"I love you too Lily." Steve disappeared into the the recruitment exam room and left Lily waiting with Bucky. Steve returned twenty minutes later and to their surprise, Steve was accepted. Bucky gave them some time alone to say goodbye. Lily cried that night, and she didn't cry often.

"It won't be forever Lily." He sighed.

"I know, I'm just worried, what if something happens to you?" She sniffled.

"Lily I promise I'll come back, and here is something to hold me to that promise." Steve her as he got down on one knee and pulled out a velvet ring box. More tears leaked from her eyes as she nodded and accepted it.

"I love you so much Stevie." She said and kissed him passionately. "You know, Bucky won't be home for another hour and I need to try on a new outfit for the club." She whispered seductively and Steve couldn't help but blush.

*I know it doesn't seem like it, but I am going to stick to the movies as close as I possibly can, hope you enjoyed. I felt like this chapter was a little lacking, but it will pick up.*