They call her Human Torch! Chapter 38

Afternoon. Triskelion

The elevator ride was quicker this time around but I think it was because of how relaxed I was in Steve's arms. I knew the cameras were watching and word had probably already spread between nosy Agents but I couldn't find it in me to care. Once the elevator pinged and the doors began to open Steve removed his arm from around me and went back to holding my hand. It was an annoyance that the first thing we saw when the doors opened was Pierce's face. He looked down and glared when he saw our hands together, he couldn't say anything though because Steve led me away from him and ignored him completely. I felt his stare on my back and turned last minute to see him step into the elevator before the doors closed again. Walking into the room we were met by the incredulous looks from Fury and Phil but we just shrugged and walked back to the center of the room. The council stared at our intertwined hands for a while and looked up at us in shock but didn't really have room to say anything. Our private lives didn't have anything to do with them or the meeting after all. The council woman cleared her throat and got back on track.

"Ms. Swan, we have spoken over the projects we would like you to lead and be involved in and we believe we can reach an amicable agreement. As we stated before, this is an offer that will not affect our view of you no longer being a threat. We would like to put that behind and look forward to being able to work with you."

"I understand that ma'am but I do have to inform you that any terms you speak to me about will be discussed with my family as any decision I make impacts them as well. I do not think that will be a problem since I have already told them what I have told you."

That may not be true but they don't know that and I was not about to be put in a position where I have to keep secrets from them so I had to shut that down quickly.

"We understood that and counted on you using the help of your fellow Avengers to complete some of the projects."

"If this is a team thing then why are we not all here?"

"As seen on the news it is clear that the team looks to both you and Mr. Rogers. We understand you need to speak with the rest of the team but it was not about them originally and we did not think they had to be here."

I simply nodded, wanting them to get to the point already.

"Before anything else, we would like you to return to Asgard to seek permission from the King to be a representative. We cannot move forward with any other plans if we do not have their permission. Once- if that is done then we would hold a press conference announcing the first alliance between planets, if you become an ambassador for Asgard it has to be announced to the public in order to be as official as all UN ambassadors."

I nodded my understanding when she looked up from the paper to see if I was keeping up.

"Second, if you are accepted by the King and he agrees to this then we would like you to build a team. We would like 3 scientists at least to be on this team and a minimum of 2 specialists that could protect the team should an emergency break out, the purpose is to learn as much as they can, you made a comment to Director Fury, stating that their magic and science was one and the same, we just didn't understand it yet. We would like to get the ball rolling on that and would like at least half the team to be Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, of course everyone you choose must be vetted thoroughly but we will allow you the freedom to build a team around you with the help of Agent Coulson."

"What kind of information exactly would this team pass on to you?"

"We want to know if our technology could work there, if we could take pictures, videos.. like I said before Ms. Swan, we want to learn as much as we can but ultimately the information would pass from you, as you would be the team leader, Agent Coulson will help you find people but he will be second in command, making sure the team is cleared. The team would not go to Asgard without you, at least not until they have a positive experience and you are sure they will not have trouble without you there and it would not be a full time position, you would be in charge of arranging a schedule with Asgard and saying when you would go with the team, as well as with who they would be learning from."

"I understand but I need to know what this information is for? Do you intend to store it in an attempt to use it against them later? Do you intend to make it public and inform people? I won't be a part of a team that has some members with hidden missions and secret agendas. I'm sure you understand that no meeting you have is actually a secret, if you are planning something against Asgard then Heimdall will see it and you will be putting Agents in danger if they go through the Bifrost."

"We know your concerns and we understand fighting against Asgard is pointless. The reason we want a team put together is because we would like you to create a program, this is what we meant when we said you may need the help of fellow team mates, we are sure that Mr. Stark could help you make a computerized application or website that has all the information on every.. realm. You said there are 9 including ours, we want to know that facts, the pictures, any information that can be linked to be organized in one program with additional planets or galaxies like the one named Xandar to be added with information on how the Nova Empire is different and why it does not rule over Asgard. This program should be public ready but we are still debating as a council if it should be released or not."

I had gotten more enthusiastic on the idea and the possibilities until the end and even though I still needed to talk to the family, I knew I would not want to miss out on this chance.

"Can I ask why it is not being released to the public? What is there to debate about?"

Fury was the one who stepped forward and stared at me softly.

"Bella, what does S.H.I.E.L.D stand for?"

"Strategic, Homeland, Intervention, Enforcement, Logistic, Division."

"And what does that mean to you?"

I smirked at him and glanced at Steve, thinking about Agent Carter's history in helping to start S.H.I.E.L.D.

"It means someone really wanted our initials to spell out S.H.I.E.L.D."

He gave me an exasperated look but I caught a grin fighting out of him and Phil. I sighed but nodded, understanding the point he was making and repeated what Clint and Nat had ingrained into me from day one of training.

"It means we're the line, between the world, and a much weirder world.. We protect people from news they aren't ready to hear and when we can't do that, we keep them safe."

"Exactly, and when something comes up, like an alien invasion in New York, we get there and take care of it before it can get worse."

"Well I thought we agreed we took care of it."

"Yes but we recruited all of you."

I smirked his way again but frowned and started pacing while trying to put my words together.

"I understand that cleaning all evidence overnight is the way S.H.I.E.L.D does things but.. everything's changed.. a few days ago people went to bed thinking the strangest things in the world were specific mutant powers like mine, and a billionaire in a flying metal suit."

The council was able to appreciate the small joke but continued to let me speak my mind.

"...Then aliens invaded New York and the public was protected by a giant green monster, channel 5's words, not mine. Previously mentioned billionaire in flying metal suit, a man from the 40's who was supposed to be dead, a thunder god, and a.. human torch that just that morning was MIA. The battle of New York was the end of the world, this, now, is the new world, people are different, they have knowledge of things they are not ready for and they are scared. We can make the evidence go away sure but what they watched on the news? The lives lost? The destruction! It's out there, no one will forget and if we keep trying to hide the truth, they will only want to know more and more. This program can change that fear. We can feed them knowledge and the small comfort that if another army of aliens comes crashing down on us they will have not just a group of random people but a whole realm ready to fight for them, They have in the past when other alien forms came to experiment on us, thousands of years ago, it's all in the books and this.. it's so important for them to know that we are part of something, something so much bigger, there is so much to know, to discover! People are sometimes scared when they see tension between countries being reported on TV, they start to see what our chances are if a war broke out, which countries would fight with us and how strong our armies are against the enemy's. It's the same thing here, we can reassure them, show them that we are one of nine realms, I can't- I don't know how to explain it in a way to make you all understand. We are not ready to evolve because we are scared but we can prepare them and make them ready, I know we can. We need to learn what we can, be ready, be smart and above all, united. We are Midgard, Earth, not the US, not China, not Mexico, not Canada, we are all one and the same, all part of one realm."

That's all I had, all I could say spilled out and if none of it convinced them then I wasn't sure nothing ever would. Steve hugged me close to his side and kissed my temple when I looked up. Fury and Phil smiled at me almost looking proud but I was relieved when the council was nodding as well, some with smiles on their faces as well. The man on the far right was the first to speak.

"Well Ms. Swan, I can honestly say I wish I would have attended the meeting personally so I could have the honor of shaking your hand young lady. I think I speak for the rest of the council when I say that we look forward to working with you. I myself have nothing to consider, I agree with you 100% but we all need to agree to public knowledge."

"I understand sir, thank you."

"With that mentality, you will be ready to lead a successful team soon."

"Yes you will Ms. Swan, however, we still would like to ask one more thing."

I braced myself when Phil was the one who stepped up.

"Director Fury and the council has asked me to help you and be your right hand with the team you put together. That team will consist of S.H.I.E.L.D Agents that will be under my leadership doing special missions when not on the clock and in Asgard with you. We wanted to ask that you, as part of the team, stayed with S.H.I.E.L.D, not as you were before, only as the team leader, officially called in only on missions where we really need you as special ops, and an emergency extraction contact."

I could easily agree to being a specialist and consultant, I just knew I didn't want to come back full time but before I could voice that, Steve spoke up beside me.

"I was lucky enough to be taken in by Bella and her family, you all can tell we have become more but with that in mind, I go where she goes, that includes Asgard and any other mission you send her on. If you need her to join back up with S.H.I.E.L.D and if she agrees, then you have to be prepared to have me as an Agent as well."

They looked stunned for a moment before turning to me. I nodded my agreement to his words and they looked between each other before nodding enthusiastically at Fury. Phil looked absolutely giddy.

"Is that all?"

"Yes, we know things may take a while to adjust, of course we want whatever team you put together to work well with each other and be accepted before you take them to Asgard but I think we can change the world with this program Ms. Swan."

I nodded and tried putting a poker face on.

"Like I said before, I need to be able to have full disclosure with my family, especially if I am going to ask Tony for help, and I would also have full disclosure with my team. I expect Phil to be able to do the same with the rest of us. Second, I will only do this if you agree to at least take serious consideration of making this program public. It does not feel right to create something and keep it a secret."

"We can all agree to those terms. I can assure you that we are taking this matter very seriously and your argument for it was nothing but positive incentive to give it more consideration."

"Good. In that case, I'm sure there is plenty of paperwork that needs to be drawn up. I will be in town for the next few days in case I am needed again before finalizing anything."

"Thank you, that is very considerate on your part. We must apologize on behalf of our colleague, he is never so.. rash to speak. He has informed us he is going through personal matters but will be back to normal soon."

I gave the man a tight lipped smile while biting my tongue to not say anything rude. Personal my ass! He was just a dick. He almost reminded me of Von Doom in a way and that was certainly not someone I had thought about in a long long time.

"Of course, now if you'll excuse us, I'm sure we all have a great deal of thinking to do."

"Yes, you may go, thank you for your time Ms. Swan."

We nodded at them and held hands as we walked out. I suppressed a smile until we got out of the building but I was giddy that they had actually thanked me for my time, it showed that they valued it and that their opinion of me had certainly changed from this morning. We didn't say anything to each other as we walked towards the main street and hopped in a cab back to the hotel, I knew we had a lot to think about but the silence also had to do with the feeling that we were being heard in the building and most likely in the cab because it was conveniently waiting in front of the freaking Triskelion and the cab driver was dressed in formal wear. I sent out a text to Kitty as soon as we got in the cab and she responded quickly saying she had just called for the driver that Tony had hired for us. It amused me that she was more comfortable calling a personal driver than I was. We got back to the hotel quickly but before I got out I patted the Agents shoulder.

"Excuse me, Agent?"

His shoulders tensed but he still gave me a fake confused look. I inwardly smirked, oh yes I was gonna make him squirm. Steve leaned back into the cab to see what was going on.

"Next time you are sent on a covert mission, make sure to dress the part Agent. Also, this cab looks worn on the outside but I can still smell the paint that made it look like that and it smells like a new car in here so…"

He grimaced and sighed while taking off the cap.

"Understood ma'am."

I nodded and patted his shoulder once more before getting out and taking Steve's hand. He had a big grin on his face all the way until we got to the elevator taking us up to our floor.

"You really have a way with Agents, I'm starting to understand why they fear higher clearance levels."

"I was just messing with him, he really should know better."

He smiled at me but didn't look away this time, I didn't know what was going through his head but I ignored it while pulling out the room key from my pocket and swiping it. Once inside the room I heard the door slam a second before I was pushed up against the wall with Steve's lips crashing down on mine. My whole body relaxed, giving in and kissing him back with equal force, though a part of me was pleasantly surprised that he would do something so bold.

Steve-

I could feel her body relaxing against mine while kissing her but I was the one surprised a moment later when she jumped up slightly and wrapped both legs around my waist, making me hold her up by gripping her thigh with one hand and her bottom with another. We hadn't done anything intimate since the shower we shared a few days ago and although she had touched me intimately, I had yet to reciprocate with her. She had a full, smooth, behind that was firm but soft at the same time. I slipped one hand lower and lightly caressed her, trying not to overthink my movements and remembering all the advice that Peter and Bruce had given me while she was cooking for Thor. It was embarrassing enough to ask but worse when Stark and Logan walked in with Jane. Logan realized what was going on and simply turned to walk back out but Stark grinned at Jane and said he would not think about his sister having sex but that she should have the best of everything so he went on to bring up some very explicit charts and videos on his tablet while Jane explained them from a 'women's point of view'. I could feel my face heating up at just the thought of what I had been explained.

"Steve?"

I don't know when my lips stopped moving with hers but it was long enough for her to pull away and look up at me.

"Something wrong?"

"No, of course not.."

"Then w-.. Are you blushing?"

I could feel the heat on my face get even hotter, much to her confused amusement. She moved her legs to stand on her own two feet, making it clear that I officially ruined the moment. I sighed and sagged my shoulders as she led me to the couch and sat besides me.

"What's going on in your head honey?"

"You are amazing and watching you speak so passionately to the council about this program they want you to do was, as you say, a big turn on, I wanted to.. I don't know, show you or do something for you but.. I started thinking about all the tips everyone gave me and it just jumbled up my thought process."

"Tips? What kind of tips?"

Her eyes lit up in amusement and a grin overtook her lips.

"Well, I asked Peter and Bruce for advice first but Jane and Stark walked in and it just went a whole other direction. I just want to make you feel like you have made me feel but you stopped me that one time and I didn't know why. Are you not ready for that or do you not want it?"

She looked at me incredulously before climbing up to sit on my lap and bury her hands into my hair.

"You have no idea how much I want to experiment with you and how.. turned on I have been for days, I mean usually I would take care of myself you know? But with you sleeping next to me and us being together all the time it just hasn't happened. It's not that I don't want to, I'm not ready to have sex but I am open to messing around.."

She smirked at me for a moment and ground her hips gently against mine.

"That day that we showered together I just wanted to make you feel good, I didn't want it to be about me. I wanted you to be more comfortable around me before jumping into intimacy because if I would have let you reciprocate that day, I know it would have been a bit too awkward to be really pleasurable for either of us. We are closer now right? You feel more comfortable seeing me naked and touching me today than you did then?"

"Yes, of course you are right.. I just didn't want you to think that I didn't care about your pleasure.. From what Jane told me, sex has changed a lot.. she said men from my time were, and I quote, 'Selfish pricks that just wanted to get off'"

She hunched forward in laughter, resting her hands on my chest while shaking. I laughed lightly myself thinking back to the indignant look on Jane's face.

"I'm sure you have nothing to worry about there babe, you said it yourself, you're a fast learner.."

She whispered the last part into my ear before nibbling on it and sending the feeling straight down to my groin. I rolled my head back and closed my eyes when her lips left a trail of kisses and bites on my neck. Mentally shaking my head, I reminded myself this had to be for her, I had to show her I could pleasure her too. Placing my hands on her waist I lifted her gently until her lips were in my reach. Leaning up to kiss her slowly I ran my hands up her sides then around and down her spine, feeling satisfaction when I felt her shiver slightly at my light touch. We pulled away from each other long enough for me to unbutton her blouse and take off the undershirt she had underneath. She worked on my own shirt and pulled both of mine off, resting her hands on my shoulders while I reached behind her and had trouble, not knowing how to take the last piece between our chests off. I huffed in frustration after a few seconds too long.

"I can't get your brassiere off."

She let out a soft giggle that made the embarrassment worth it.

"Its called a bra Steve! I'm pretty sure they started calling them that before the 40's too. Here, let me turn around so you can see."

She shifted on my lap and brought both hands to her back, showing me how easy it is to unclip it, it looked too easy when she did it but at least now I know which way to pull.. She turned back to face me and reached for my pants while I tried unzipping the skirt she had on. It had nearly killed me to see her get dressed this morning, I had seen her slowly slip her stockings up her long creamy legs and I wanted to be the one that pulled them off, I proceeded to do just that. I stopped her once she had my pants off and moved to slip off my briefs as well, I knew if she did that then this would be about me and that wouldn't be fair to her. She looked into my eyes, hers now dark and full of lust while smiling at me sweetly. She paused grinding down on me and moved her hands to my cheeks, cradling my face gently while leaning down to give me a slow, seductive kiss. It was all I needed to gain some confidence in my moves and keep my hands from shaking when I reached down to caress her thighs, trying to not just jump into action, Peter had warned me about that, building up the moment would make her more excited.

Bella-

It was both endearing and hot to see Steve trying to take it slow, he was softly running his hands up and down my thighs, sending shocks through my body and raising goosebumps on my skin. I shifted above him, raising up on my knees to make myself taller than him and bring my chest closer. His hands froze for a moment on my hips while he looked up, I may have moved a little more than necessary to make them sway but it had the desired effect, he slipped his hands up slowly, glancing up at me almost to ask permission to keep going. Instead of nodding I put my hands over his and moved them to slide up my stomach and cup my breasts. I heard his breath catch and felt his hands flex under mine. I let my hands drop and let him take over, he moved slowly, gently squeezing as he went but I could see the fascination on his face and he looked over my skin. He whispered with a voice that almost sounded amazed.

"You're so soft."

He leaned forward to kiss around my breasts but I couldn't help but roll my head back and moan when he started to lick and nibble softly on my nipple, it sent the feeling straight down and I could feel wet heat centering there. His eyes narrowed suddenly and darkened as he took a deep breath through his nose, moving his head lower mid breath.

"Your scent is stronger."

His voice sounded horse and he tensed under me, like he was controlling himself from doing something. His hands moved back down to my thighs, gripping them tightly before shifting both of us suddenly. In a second I was laying down on the couch and he was between my legs, hands still gripping my thighs and him running his nose up my inner thighs, he got to my panties and his eyes got impossibly darker. He looked up at me and looked primal, it reminded me of the overwhelming lust that I see in Peter and Char's eyes before they leave to lock themselves in their room for hours, I didn't know how my 'natural' scent effected him so much but I knew I still felt relaxed when I was near his scent so I could understand why he would feel more intense while smelling my arousal for the first time.. though having him between my legs, breathing me in like that still made me feel slightly shy and turned on all in one. He snapped me out of my wayward thoughts by lightly running his thumb over my clit, I flexed my hips, so relived to finally feel something after being neglected for so long, I couldn't even remember the last time I touched myself.

"Bella."

I looked to him and saw his fingers hooked into my panties, asking for permission silently. Lifting my hips was enough answer for him to slowly slide them down, giving me a moment to thank god that I had no hair on my body.. I didn't know if that was a good thing for him though, I know shaving and female pubic grooming was not widely popular everywhere until like the mid 80's. I started slightly panicking, afraid he might not like it, I looked up to his face, looking for any negative emotion there but found none, only surprise and slight shock before lust kicked in again.

Steve-

It was a shock to see Bella bare of hair, I didn't know if it changed anything to the tips I had gotten but I didn't say anything, I was frozen, appreciating the view for a little too long. With no hair and her legs slightly parted I was able to see all of her and she was stunning. Looking up I saw her naked body on display, waiting for my touch. An unexpected feeling rose within me, it was a mixture of lust, passion, love, possessiveness, and I can admit, I also felt a stupid amount of pride, to see my girl, how beautiful she is and to feel she is all mine made me feel good, not that I would admit it out loud, I knew I didn't own her of course but she is still my girl and seeing her center glistening with her arousal, evidence that she physically wanted me as much as I wanted her, it made my chest swell with pride and it made my own arousal more prominent.

"Steve, please.."

She looked up at me expectantly, waiting for my next move. I smirked, trying to show confidence where I had none and leaned up to kiss her before slowly dragging my lips down her neck, through the valley between her breasts and latching on to one of her sensitive tips, I knew it had jolted her earlier and I hoped it would distract her enough so that my hand reaching the apex between her thighs would not seem too unexpected. I brushed my thumb slightly firmer than last time and nearly grinned in satisfaction when I heard her whimper softly. I tried to remember everything I was told about how sensitive her clit could be but lost the thoughts of what was useful advice and what to call it. Tony had called it a clit, Bruce a Clitoris, Jane a 'bundle of pleasurable nerves', and Peter called it a pearl..

"Just start off by shinning that pearl in her womanly oyster 'nd the rest'll come naturally my friend."

Everyone else had chuckled while Char hit him upside the head but ultimately they had agreed.. I moved my lips down her stomach and to the top of her right thigh while circling her bundle with my thumb, her breathing became more frequent and when her stomach started to randomly tighten or flinch I knew I could dip my middle finger lower. Her slick heat made it easy to glide my fingers over her flesh and spread her arousal. Giving in to what I had wanted to do since I smelled her concentrated scent, I leaned down to kiss her sensitive clit while slowly sliding one finger into her, suppressing a groan myself when I found her to be tight around my finger, I couldn't imagine if it would be too painful for her once we actually had sex, though Jane had said to add one finger at a time and slowly to avoid pain, but I never thought Bella could be this tight.. She released a loud moan that seemed to come from the very back of her throat, making me painfully erect now.

She moaned my name and brought one hand down to run it through my hair, pulling it when I pulled my finger out of her.

"Please, please don't stop"

Her whine was so wanton and seductive, it called to me like a siren, making me comply readily. Using my index finger now to lubricate it, I slowly added it along with my middle finger. She responded by throwing her head back and raising the volume of her whimpers, she bent her knees and parted her legs, giving me more space to move and the chance to push my fingers deeper, causing her to moan out a garbled version of my name. I began to feel her fluttering around my fingers while her hips and legs clenched on and off, I knew she had to be close to an orgasm so I began to pump my fingers into her faster when her head rolled from side to side, never staying still for more than 3 seconds. She shut her eyes and dug both hands into my hair, tugging almost painfully. She flooded my palm with her arousal, getting wetter by the second, spreading to her thighs and filling my senses with her scent, it had the opposite effect it usually did, where other times she brought a peace over me, it was now pulling a frenzied emotion that made me pause every few minutes when I felt the want to ignore rational thought that she was not ready and claim her to make her mine.

"Fuck! Oh my god Steve yes!"

Her entire body stiffened up and all her veins glowed orange for a second before her eyes flew open, sitting up and pushing me off suddenly. Still panting and with a look of frustration and almost pain she stuttered out.

"Kitty, Elevator! I need my clothes! Now!"

She jumped up and gathered all our clothes from the ground, eyes wide and frantic but still with a look of frustration. She threw my clothes at me and urged me to get dressed while she ran naked with her clothes into the bedroom, saying she was going to take a shower. I was able to hear the soft steps coming down the hall now that I was focused on it but concentrated on throwing my clothes on first. I was disappointed that Bella didn't get to finish but grimaced in thought of what she must be going through. I couldn't imagine how painful and frustrating it would be if she took me to the edge and left me there suddenly. I got a look in the parlor mirror and was able to try fixing my hair a second before the key card was scanned on the door and swung open. I opted to leave my hand in my hair, giving it a reason to be messy and standing behind the sofa, hiding the erection that still hadn't gone away.

Kitty took one look at me and her soft smile slipped.

"Oh god, what happened? You look stressed, I thought the meeting had gone well? Is my mom okay? Where is she?!"

"She is, it did. She is taking a shower I think, that's all."

"Oh, okay good. Um, are you okay?"

"Yes.. I- Did you have fun?"

"Yeah it was nice to walk around. I'm gonna go leave what I bought in my room and take these shoes off."

"Sure."

As soon as she went through the door, still strange to see her use her ability, I ran to our room to look for Bella. I found her leaning against the shower wall with her eyes closed.

"Sorry I pushed you off, I panicked when I heard her coming."

"Don't be, I would never be able to be in the same room as her again if she would have walked in on that."

She chuckled and opened her eyes before looking at me miserably and whining.

"I was sooo close!"

It was my turn to chuckle at her misery but she almost did look on the verge of tears with frustration. She huffed and turned to wash her hair.

"She went to her room to drop off some stuff that she bought."

She hummed as a response but I took the time to wash my hands and my face, she finished her shower very quickly and walked out before laughing suddenly.

"Something funny?"

"I never thought I would have this problem when I became Kitty's mom, I've seen it in movies and read about kids walking in during sex but never did I think it would happen to us."

She laughed again and buried her face in her hands, her cheeks smoking adorably. I was also stuck between laughing and feeling embarrassment at what could have happened.

"Come on, let me change quickly and we can go call the family, I know they must be waiting."

I nodded and left her to get ready before things got a chance to heat up again. 20 minutes later the 3 of us were sitting around the dinning room table provided by the hotel, having moved here after Bella and I saw Kitty sitting on the couch we had just been on.

Bella-

It didn't take long to catch everyone at home up to what the situation was but it did take almost an hour between their questions and concerns. In the end Bruce, Jane, and Tony were excited about the work while everyone else was oddly proud that I was being offered a position in government. Kitty and Piotr specifically raved about how much it meant that I was a mutant and I would help to make such an advancement to humanity, they were excited to tell Charles. Jane and Darcy were also happy that Jane was getting the chance to be part of a project that so many scientists would kill to be a part of.

"Those assholes that refused to fund you are gonna regret it now Janie!"

We had laughed at that but now we just had to wait until next month when Thor came down so I can tell him the plan and ask if the King would allow us all to go so I could talk to him. When we finally hung up it was because all 3 of our stomachs were growling and needed some food fast.

"Alright, no room service today, D.C has some really good restaurants, pick one."

Steve shrugged and looked to Kitty.

"It's up to you kid, I have no idea what's around."

Kitty's eyes lit up as she took out her phone triumphantly.

"We can show you how to use Yelp! My mom taught me and now I can show you!"

She went to sit next to him and he looked on eagerly, forgetting he was hungry apparently. I remembered I needed to pick up some headphones for tonight and thought it would be good to swing by and add him to my line so he could have his own phone, it would help if we were ever separated and he needed help with directions or if he just wanted to keep searching the web for history. Yelp was a very easy app to use so he caught on fast and eventually he asked me for my phone so both of them were browsing through restaurants and comparing reviews at a time.

"Oh look! there's a Peruvian place that is like voted one of the places to must try in D.C. They don't have options though, they only sell chicken but look it's on some racks, it looks good.."

Steve saw the picture and I saw his eyes widen a bit before he nodded his head.

"They only serve chicken? Really?"

"Yeah, it's not a nice restaurant or anything, just a counter service that most people get take out from. They have ¼ of a chicken, ½, or a whole chicken. It comes with 2 sides, coleslaw and fries, and 2 sauces. that's it. Oh they have desserts, they have cake slices, Um, I can't pronounce that, ooh flan, and something else I can't pronounce.."

I rolled my eyes and leaned over between Steve and Kitty to read the screen.

"It says they have Alfajores, not sure what that is and Mi- oh! Oh my god yes we are going! They have Milhojas! Ooh that sounds so good!"

"What is that?"

"It's, well I'm not sure how it's made but Mil is one thousand and hojas is sheets. It's made with puff pastry so a lot of layers form when they are baked, then they layer it with custard and dulce de leche, it's sooo good!"

I closed my eyes, mouth watering at the thought of what it tasted last time I took a bite of one, it was pure bliss. Kitty agreed to go and got up to go get her bag. I turned to find Steve staring at me, eyes dancing with humor and a big grin plastered on his face.

"What?"

"Do you always get this excited over food?"

I laughed but felt my cheeks sizzle slightly.

"Maybe.. It's just so good! Mmmh my mouth is watering already! Go get your shoes on so we can go!"

His eyes darkened and his arm snaked around my waist, pulling me against his chest before leaning down to place a kiss on my neck.

"Hearing you moan has become my favorite thing."

I smirked up at him and leaned into his ear to hum softly. He chuckled and pulled his ear away from me but leaned down to press his lips softly on mine. I was so wrapped up in the feeling that we both jumped apart when we heard a soft voice in the background.

"That's so gross.."

I turned and smirked at Kitty, trying to hide my embarrassment.

"Well now you know how I felt when I walked in on Piotr groping you young lady."

Her eyes widened and her face flushed before she stammered and turned quickly towards the door, mumbling that she would meet us in the lobby. Steve and I laughed and followed soon after, maybe pausing to make out once or twice.

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A/N: So sorry I haven't updated in so long! There's so many details to this story that I began so long ago that I forget how to connect past scenes to new chapters without going back to read it all. I'm going to really try to post what I have then possibly speed up to an ending soon so the story can have some closure. There's so many things I wanted to do with this story but it feels like it's way too long now so I am going to make it a goal to get to a conclusion soon and by that I mean finish this by the end of the year hopefully if life doesn't get in the way. We had such a slow detailed build up in this story so I am sorry I won't keep delivering that and instead it may feel more rushed compared to what is already published but hopefully it is still satisfying. Thank you to those still coming back and asking for an update. It means a lot 3 -Karina