A/N I like Pre-serum Steve so I wrote an OC fanfiction that gives Pre-Serum Steve some much needed love! My OC looks like Zoey Deutch in my head so there you go.

I don't own any of the characters! I only own my OCs.

CHAPTER 5

Howard Stark stood backstage going over his lines for the presentation. He fixed his suit and hair in a small mirror by a wall backstage.

"I don't know why you insist on fixing it so much. You're going to wear a hat." Howard turned to find Olivia standing behind him, a playful grin on her face.

"Livy! Finally, back? I was hoping you'd stay with Lizzie forever." Howard teased.

"You'd be lost without me." She said walking up to him and fixing his bowtie.

"Oh, the curse of twins!" Howard sighed dramatically.

"Born together, die together or live forever." Olivia stated the motto they came up with when they were kids.

Howard laughed and hugged her. He took her by the shoulders and looked into her eyes "Did you see your inventions?" he asked with a smile

"I couldn't seem to find them." Olivia said feigning hurt.

"But…they're at the entrance…first thing people see! I made sure of it! I told them to-"

Olivia interrupted her brother's stammering. "Howie! They're there. I'm just teasing!"

"You are mean, Livy." Howard scolded with a grin.

"Learned from the best."

"I hear that's not the only thing you've picked up from me. A little birdie told me you were stealing hearts at the fair last weekend."

"Ugh, Lizzie is such a tattle-tale! And it wasn't hearts it was a heart." Olivia explained

"When do I get to meet him?" Howard asked while wagging his eyebrows.

"Never." Olivia crossed her arms.

"Why? Did you bore him to death?" he teased.

"No…It's just…he asked me out again but we´re leaving tonight." She answered sadly and dropped her defensive stance.

Howard was going to tease her more but noticed the real hurt in his sister's eyes. He opened his arms and she walked into them accepting his comfort. They stayed like that till it was announced that Howard was set to walk on stage in a few minutes.

"You gonna be okay?" Howard asked walking backwards towards the stage.

"Yeah. Don't worry about me. I'm going to go down to the audience to watch."

"The view is better from backstage!" Howard exclaimed

"Profile isn't your best angle!" Olivia shouted

Howard mock gasped at her playful insult placing a hand to his heart. "Then why do women wish to be back here?"

"To sleep with you." with that said she laughed at her brother's touché expression and left to enjoy the show from the audience.

After Bucky helped Steve cleaned up from his alley fight, he took him to the Stark Expo. It was his last night and he wanted to cheer his best friend up. He'd been moping ever since his date with Olivia and now with his fifth rejection of the army he needed to have a good time.

"Hey Bucky!" came a squeaky voice from one of the girls standing by the entrance.

"What´d you tell her about me? Steve asked already dreading the night.

"Only the good stuff." Bucky answered with a cheeky grin.

Steve slicked back his hair and swallowed. 'Hopefully this goes well' he thought. Though he doubted it'd be as amazing as his night with Olivia. He couldn't keep her out of his head for a minute all week long. She was probably gone by now.

"Ladies! Harriet, you look pretty as a doll." Bucky complemented and Steve had to resist the urge to roll his eyes. "Louise, this is my best buddy Steve."

The blonde looked at Steve with distaste. Steve extended his hand for her to shake but she just ignored it and held her friend's hand. "Let's go in! I can't wait to see everything!" Bucky's date exclaimed.

Steve sighed and stuffed his hands in his pockets. This time he didn't bring a sketchbook and he should have. The trio walked along in front of him and he followed miserably. On the bright side he looked at all the Stark inventions and technology truly fascinated. He couldn't help but think that Olivia would've loved to see it all. With her knack for mechanics she would've been just as fascinated. Steve bought some peanuts at a nearby stand before finding Bucky and the girls in the crowd again. They were all staring at a red synthetic suit in a glass casing.

"Why does is say O. Stark instead of H. Stark?" The blonde asked.

"His sister's name starts with an O. Right?" Her friend answered.

"She does inventions too?!" the blonde gasped appalled.

"I don´t know. Maybe he just put her name on it out of the kindness of his heart." the brunette suggested.

"Yeah. That makes sense!" the blonde agreed.

Steve noticed that Bucky was barely listening to the girls that wouldn't let go of him. He kept looking around just as fascinated as Steve was. Steve admired the red suit. He didn't know Mr. Stark had a sister.

The music began to play on the stage. "Oh my god! It's starting." Harriet said excitedly as she dragged both Bucky and her friend Louise to get a good view of the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Howard Stark!" One of the girls on stage announced and out came the man strolling with confidence. Steve couldn't help but slightly admire him.

Being the gentleman that he was Steve offered his date some peanuts, but Louise looked at him with disdain and turned back to watch the stage.

Steve looked around trying to distract himself from the hurt and disappointment creeping into his chest. He looked to the left and noticed a beautiful dame in a peach dress standing by herself watching the stage intently. Steve thought he was hallucinating. The woman looked exactly like Olivia from a distance. He looked back at Bucky and their dates and even though he felt wrong for leaving in the middle of a double date he was certain his date wouldn't mind.

He walked up to the woman ready to make a fool of himself if she wasn't who he thought she was. "Excuse me, miss?"

The woman turned around confused but her expression was soon replaced by joy when she saw it was Steve that called her. "Steve!" she exclaimed and embraced him.

Steve couldn't help but chuckle and wrap his arms around her. He held her as tight as he could. Once they broke apart neither of them could wipe the smiles off of their faces.

"What are you doing here?" Olivia asked

Steve winced not sure how to phrase his answer. "I'm on a double date." He tried to decipher her reaction but he didn't notice her smile falter a bit.

Olivia was trying to control the bit of jealousy that clawed at her heart. He had asked her out and she denied him because she was leaving. She wasn't justified to feel anything because he was out with another girl.

"Oh…well I guess I'll leave you to it." Olivia said and went to walk away but Steve's hand shot out to stop her.

"Don't! I mean…wait. She doesn't like me and I…maybe we could walk around?" Steve asked hopefully.

Olivia looked back to the stage. Her brother was introducing his second invention. They were supposed to leave right after the presentation to their workshop in California. She had some time so she agreed with a smile.

"Weren't you leaving in a week?" Steve asked not to call her out on a lie but out of curiosity.

"I am. I'm leaving tonight." Olivia answered as they walked and admired the inventions.

"May I ask where you're going?"

"California. I have some work to finish there." Olivia said vaguely.

"What kind of work do you do?" Steve asked looking at her delicate face trying to commit it to memory. He wanted to sketch her.

"Mechanics and other complicated things."

"You think I wouldn't understand?" Steve teased and Olivia giggled.

"I can't reveal all my secrets now can I? How ever would I keep you interested?" She flirted.

Her insinuation caused Steve to blush. Did she really want him to be interested in her? More importantly did she really think he'd lose interest in a wonderful dame like her?

"Trust me, I can't help but be interested." Steve answered boldly causing Olivia to blush.

They walked arm in arm through the expo and completely lost track of time.

"What's been your favorite invention so far?" Olivia asked.

"The one I liked isn't an invention yet. It's by the ideas boardwalk." Steve said pointing towards the section of the Expo he was referring to.

"Let me guess. The inhaler? For asthmatics." Olivia asked with a wide grin.

"You saw it?" Steve asked.

"Sure did." Olivia said and hid her satisfied grin. She thought of the idea after her date with Steve. She hadn't been able to get the formula or medicine involved right yet but Howard insisted she display it as an idea. 'Maybe someone else will help you figure it out.' Howard has said.

"Which is your favorite?" Steve asked.

Olivia pursed her lips in thought. She didn't want to be narcissistic and choose one of her own inventions but she also didn't want to inflate her brother's big ego more if he ever found out she favorited one of his invention over one of hers. As she thought Steve stared at her lips and wondered how it would feel to kiss her. He wondered if it would feel even greater than walking arm in arm with her or her embraces.

"I like the section with the different uses for vibranium." she finally answered breaking Steve from his daze.

"I haven't seen that. What is it?"

"It's the strongest metal in the world! Come on! I´ll show you!" Olivia exclaimed excited and dragged Steve towards the weaponized inventions.

Both were looking through the various weapons when a man spoke near them.

"Miss Stark." the tall gentleman in a suit called.

Steve looked around for the infamous Stark sister but didn't notice anyone react to the name. The gentleman jogged up to them and Steve's confusion only grew.

"Miss Stark, I'm here to escort you to the plane." The gentleman spoke directly to Olivia and Steve's eyes widened in shock.

Olivia noticed and signaled for the man to give them a second. Once he was out of earshot Steve stammered "You're a Stark? You're O. Stark? Your name is Olivia Stark?"

"Yes." She simply answered trying to analyze his reaction.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Steve asked softly

"Because men treat me differently after they know who I am. Some become intimidated, others become obnoxious and other are simply self-entitled jerks." Olivia lowered her head.

Steve with a surge of courage, hooked his finger on her chin to lift her head. He stared into her chocolate brown eyes. He kept his hand on her cheek caressing it with his thumb. "Knowing your last name doesn't change anything for me. You're still the same dame I can't stop thinking about."

Olivia smiled at his words and considered kissing him but again the thought that she had to leave bothered her so once again she settled for a long hug.

"Thank you, Steve." She whispered.

Steve held her tight and nodded. After a few more seconds Olivia took a step back and smiled. "I really do hope I see you again someday." she said with a sweet smile.

"I'm counting on it." He answered like she did after their first date.

Olivia smiled and walked away being escorted by the man in the suit to her brother's plane. Howard and her had to master the vita rays and finish the machine for Project Rebirth. Steve was but she had to put her feelings on hold for the good of her country. They were at war and the Stark twins had to help. She just hoped Steve stayed safe.

Steve watched her walk away with a heavy heart. He had no idea when he would see her again…if he would see her again. He sighed and looked towards the recruitment office. 'Sixth times the charm right?' He thought and walked towards the recruitment office with purpose.