A/N : Midgardian Avenger, Destined627,BlueBanshee , Avengers101, Koala35, immy01, MESPX13, TheOneandOnlyGodessofAwesome, Gabrielle, captain widow101, ym4yum1 and guests : Thank you for your review! I really appreciated it. I will try to improve my grammar though

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19 : THE FORGOTTEN TRUTH

"Hey" The gentle voice came from behind Natasha, followed by a warm and safe embrace that she just knew whose it belong to. "Good morning, beautiful"

The last word made she smiled and blushed at the same time. He never ever calls her that before and with that level of affection.

She turned around and found Steve Rogers staring at her with his deep blue eyes. Oh my god! His eyes— staring at her longingly, lovingly and tenderly, it melted her to the ground.

He was looking right into her eyes like he never saw her in ten years.

Suddenly, her legs were a jello, her heart skipped a beat. Steve Rogers was the only one with that effect on her.

"Some breakfast?" She offered.

He shook his head. "I have already eaten on the way here" He could see a disappointment in her eyes. "Tomorrow, I promise" and he gave her a smile that really hard to resist.

"What is that?" She asked as she noticed a bag in his hand.

"A new novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, the bookstore clerk suggest it"

"I never read it before" She said "Wait a minute, I will cook my breakfast and I will begin reading with you"

"Okay"

Natasha smiled as he kissed her forehead and let go of her. A while after, their teammates came down and started their usual morning routine.

Tony walked straight to his coffee machine. Thor and Jane were standing at the toaster. Bruce and Betty were making their tea. Today was Clint and Bobbi turned to cook for everyone. The spy and the soldier were sitting on the couch with Natasha sat in between his legs and leaned her back against his chest. Steve left arm wrapped around her waist loosely and his right hand was holding a book.

Natasha felt relax in his arm and the warm from his body was just something she needed. She really loved to have him close to her like this.

"Promise me one thing, Steve. We will read this together every day, no sneak peak. Just read and we will finish together at the same time." Natasha suggested and looked right in his eyes.

That's loving look in his eyes again. Natasha inwardly swooned and scolded herself immediately Stop it now, Romanoff!

"Of course, Nat" He replied gently and gave her a soft smile.

That's it! And with that thought, Natasha gave Steve a kiss on his jaws.

Steve froze and his cheeks turned bright red. The captain tried to collect himself but found out that he couldn't do it if Natasha still in his arms like this.

Natasha adjusted her position a little and this time Steve's head was resting on her shoulder but she didn't complain.

She just wanted to stay like this forever, in his arms.

Even the spy and the soldier knew that their teammates were watching them every move, Natasha asked Steve to carry her back to her room after the team finished their movie night.

Steve complied without any hesitation. He scooped her up and walked upstairs, didn't mind everyone looking at them. Pepper and Darcy squealed with joy. Bobbi shook Clint arms and smiled.

"I think it's time for me to collect my prize from our little bet" Tony spoke up.

"Not yet, Tony"

"Why Brucie?"

"They have not announced yet so you gonna have to wait"

In front of Natasha's room, Steve puts Natasha down and the spy opened the doors before turned to her partner.

"Steve…"

"Yes"

"Stay with me tonight"

Steve looked startled by what she just said. "I cannot do that"

"Don't use your 40's moral with me, partner. We shared the bed before and you don't even complain about it so don't start now"

"That was during a mission and—umm— my nightmare—"

"We not gonna do anything more than sleep, okay?" She said annoyingly but after saw a sign of relief on his face, she knew what he was thinking. "Is that what you're thinking? — we are going to just sleep next to each other without doing what you were thinking"

Steve blushed and let Natasha led him into her bedroom. She quickly changed her attire and went back to bed, pulling back the cover and slid underneath. Natasha snuggled closer into his arms and Steve held her tightly.

She kissed his jaw and he hummed contently before kissed the top of her head.

"Goodnight, Nat" He murmured.

Steve slowly woke up because of the light from outside the window but it didn't startle him as much as a fiery red hair near him. He thought back and realized that he just spent a night with Natasha Romanoff.

No excuse, no hidden agenda, no stupid nightmare but just want to be with one another.

Damn! I really do love this woman so much. Steve thought to himself and gently kissed at her temple.

She was still asleep, looking very content and calm in her peaceful slumber that make him wonder what she was dreaming about.

He kept staring at her beautiful face for a little while before she started to stir.

"Morning, beautiful" He said softly and kissed her again on her forehead. Well, it's really hard to resist even he was a man from 40's.

Everything about Natasha just…made him want to ignore it.

"How long have you been up?" She asked, still closed her eyes but tighten her hold to Steve.

"I don't know. I really don't care as long as I have you here"

She hummed with pleasure upon hearing his answer, nuzzled her head to his chest "We should shower and grab some breakfast."

"I will take a shower in my room then"

"You can use mine"

"No, I have already violated enough of my 40's morals last night"

"Then…if you insist" She said seductively with a playful smile before she put her lips on his for a quick kiss. "See you downstairs, handsome"

Natasha and Steve were inseparable after they were back from Coney Islands. Everyone noticed it. They liked what they saw at first.

But then the small romantic gestures between them became more and more unbearable for their friends.

"I can't stand it anymore" Tony muttered and sighed annoyingly

"It's only two days, Tony" Bruce reminded.

"Yeah, I know but I cannot stand it anymore"

"It will reach the boiling point…soon" Clint said.

"Are you guys talking about Romanogers?" Pepper joined the conversation, still holding her son.

"Yeah! Looks at them"

They all turned and saw the spy and the soldier sitting on the couch with Natasha in between Steve's legs again, reading the same book. Steve even kissed her neck and made Natasha giggled like a schoolgirl.

"Did you see today newspaper?" Pepper asked. "It's all over the news"

"What?!" Tony and Clint exclaimed in unison.

Pepper showed the news from the website and opened the television in the kitchen for Clint and Tony to take a look.

'Captain America and mysterious woman cozy at Coney Island

Looks like our golden boy is quite a ladies man. Captain American has already been in the news with five women already in the four months. The Black Widow, Two lingerie supermodels, the blonde in the park and now another mysterious woman cozy up with the captain on the carousel. It's a shame we don't have a better look at the luckiest woman on Earth.'

"And they didn't know that they were on the news?" Clint asked.

"I guess they didn't care" Pepper replied.

"We should do something, Birdie" Tony said to his accomplice.

"Yeah, we gotta do something"

"I will come up with a plan for tomorrow" The billionaire concluded "I need to do some research"

The next day, Tony did come up with a plan for the whole team.

"Team! Go get changed, we gonna go skating" The billionaire announced.

Only Thor and Steve were excited. The others just sighed annoyingly. Natasha continued with her sleep by using Steve's chest as her pillow. Clint and Bobbi were in the kitchen, enjoying their coffee. Bruce and Betty were reading books.

"This is the first time Man of Iron suggests something interesting" Thor boomed and got up from his seat. "Tell me about this skating, my friend"

"You will like it, point break. Go get Dr. Foster and Darcy" Tony said. "Heyy! Guys get up"

"Tony, Pepper and little Anthony weren't here, it doesn't mean you have to force us to do a stupid activity to get rid of your boredom" Clint muttered.

On the couch, Natasha and Steve were not moving because Natasha just wanted to continue with her sleep.

"Can we just stay here?" Natasha murmured and nuzzled her head into Steve's chest. "I really don't want to go" her hands resting on his chest moving lightly.

Steve smiled fondly and stroked her cheek gently. "Nat, it's gonna be fun"

"Don't use my catchphrase, Rogers" She said but when she saw the excitement in his eyes, she had to ask. "Do you really want to go skating?

"Yes, I really want to skate for a long time but don't have a chance" He replied "you don't want to?"

"I'm Russian. I have enough cold and snow in my life" The redhead said. "And I'm suck at skate"

"Good god! There is something that you 'suck at', Romanoff" Tony interrupted with a smirk.

"But I can kill you from here even I'm laying here and have only a blanket"

The spy sent a deadly glare to the billionaire which cause him to shut his mouth and stay away from her.

"Come on, Tasha. I will teach you"

Steve looked at her with his puppy dog eyes that easily make Natasha agree to do things she don't want to. The spy sighed and got up. Everyone went to their room to get changed and came down with a new winter clothes. Each one ware their theme color.

Steve wore the knitting set that Natasha gave him for his birthday which caused Natasha to let out her biggest smile.

It was very cold in November but somehow the Avengers really enjoyed it. They walked to Central Park to the skate rink. Tony paid for everyone's equipment.

Jane and Darcy helped and treated Thor how to skate. The god of thunder was very excited and eager to learn everything from his two ladies.

"Come on, Nat" Steve said as he got up and reach his hand to her.

She put her hand into his and slowly walked into the rink. Steve slowly taught her everything but he never let go of her hand until she was ready to do so.

"You're not lying about how suck you are" Steve teased.

"Shut it, Rogers"

An hour passed, Natasha can skate better because of Steve's teaching. She willing to let go of his hand. Because of her flexibility and agility, she can pick up faster than normal people. She started to skate far away from Steve and with a greater distance. Steve followed behind just in case something happened.

"Steve!" She called out his name "I really want to try this!"

"No Natasha! I'm not a figure skater!" Steve shouted

But the spy didn't listen at all. She speeded up and took off from the ice. Steve was able to catch her by the waist and balanced himself but still needed to hold her close and spin around so that he will not fall on his ass.

Steve let her stood by her feet but didn't let go of her. He could see the happiness in her eyes and the smile on her face made him forgot what he was about to say to her.

"It was fun!"

"Yeah" He said, not taking his eyes away from her beautiful face.

"Just kiss or do something, guys" Tony teased as he skated passed them.

"I'M GONNA KICK YOUR ASS—"

"No no no Nat." Steve locked Natasha in his arms so she couldn't chase after the billionaire. "You can injure yourself"

His face and voice expressed full concerned that Natasha immediately stopped and stood still in his arms.

"Cap, you and Nat should make out already" This time was Clint with a tease.

This time Steve wasn't quick enough to stop Natasha. The spy chased after the archer. Clint easily got away and Natasha fell down in a painful manner.

"Are you alright?" Steve stood over her and reached his hand out before pulling the spy up.

"I'm okay. Just remind me to kill Birdbrain and Ironass when we get back to the tower"

"I will" He said with a gentle smile. "I think we should try something else. What about skate backward?"

"I don't know" She replied hesitantly "I don't want to fall again"

"Don't worry, Nat. If you're going to fall, I will catch you or if you already fall, I will pick you up." His eyes looking right into her beautiful green orbs to assure the spy.

Don't you stare at me like that again, Rogers! Natasha felt her legs was about to turn into a pudding. She had to break the eye contact and took his hands.

Steve slowly led her around the rink and Natasha soon can skate backward with ease.

The spy's laugh filled with pure happiness. Tony and Clint tagged team to prank the spy. Steve zoomed in with high speed just in time to catch Natasha before she was fall.

She held her partner tight.

"You alright?"

Natasha tilted her head up from Steve's chest and his deep blue eyes make she forgot what she was about to say.

"You didn't lie" and there she was speaking something nonsense. It's all because of Steve Rogers and his intense stare.

"I always keep my promise" He replied and smiled fondly before tugging her red locks behind her ear.

Natasha's heart skipped a beat as she saw his blue eyes stared intensely at her lips.

Steve just melted her easily without breaking sweat. He raised his head up, his hand gently touch her neck

Natasha closed her eyes and waiting for the touch of his lips.

"Natasha…have a d—"

Suddenly the silence was broken, the cheerful tune piercing the air. Bothered by the interruption, they broke away from one another. Natasha reached into her pocket and grabbed the phone.

Steve helped Natasha stood up on her feet and swept the ice from both of their clothes while Natasha answering her phone.

"Hello"

"Hey! Guess who is back in town?"

Damn his super enhance hearing! He could hear the conversation clearly. Steve pretended like he hears nothing.

"Hey, Taylor!" She gleefully greeted, didn't bother to hide her excitement "You're back"

"My plane just landed and I need to hear your beautiful voice again." The guy said "I really miss you"

How did he let those words fall from his month so easily? How come he, Captain freaking America, cannot say those things to the woman he loves? Steve angrily thought to himself.

"I miss you too, Taylor. You were gone for a month. Africa is a beautiful place, I have to admit that." The look on Natasha's face was something that the soldier never want to see again. "We really need to catch up"

"I love you, Natalie."Taylor said out of nowhere"I really need to tell you that"

Steve's face faltered as he heard those words. Natasha even blushed and slightly smiled when she heard Taylor spoke those three words.

That's it! An ordinary guy without any superpower was brave enough to say three magic words to the woman he love but not Captain America who forgot to tell her the minute he realized how much he love her because he thought that he had her all to himself

"Can we meet tonight at our favorite restaurant?"

"Sure, how about 7 pm?"

"Seven is heaven. See you there, babe"

"See you tonight"

Steve was able to look away in time when Natasha turned to him.

"Before the phone rang, you were about to say something"

"Oh, it's nothing. I will go over there—to Bruce and Betty"

And Steve just walked away.

The team was back at the Tower in the evening. Natasha went straight to her room, preparing for her date tonight. She was hurried out the building before anyone can notice.

Except Steve who watched her leaving in silence.

"Who is Taylor?" Steve asked out of the sudden.

"A guy she has been dating for almost four months" Clint answered before knowing it was too late. He's not supposed to tell Steve this.

But Thor made it worse by saying, "Lady Natasha seems serious with this relationship. She deserves someone who truly loves her"

Tony watched as Steve's face faltered. The billionaire saw it all. The soldier got up from his seat and left quietly.

Steve went to the library because he knew that Natasha and he were the only two people in this tower to use this place.

He can stay away from the nosy eyes and ears of his friends.

"JARVIS, can you help get every information about Taylor Keaton?"
"Of course, Captain Rogers. Mr. Stark already gathered it all in the database"

"Why did Tony have his information?"

"He just wants to make sure that Mr. Keaton didn't try anything with Agent Romanoff, sir"

And Tony didn't tell him that!

JARVIS displayed the profile of Taylor Keaton. His background, his career, his social network and his latest photo.

That was the guy he saw Natasha had been on a date with the day after they hang out at the dive bar in Brooklyn.

Steve tried to process everything slowly but the more he uncovered, the more his heart sunk into the ground

"How long did Natasha seeing this man, JARVIS?"

"About 3 and a half months, sir" The AI replied. "Mr. Keaton had been in Africa for a month, work related."

So that is why Natasha wants to hang out with him every day. She was lonely and needed someone to help take her mind of her boyfriend.

She just used him. She was just playing with him.

He just admitted to himself he has a feeling for her two nights ago and today he losing her for another guy that he forgot about his existence.

Steve felt like he wanted to beat the life out of this Taylor guy.

Was that how jealousy felt like?

Steve thought to himself that he need to keep some distance with Natasha from now on. He didn't want to make it any harder for her. If Taylor make her happy, he willing to step away.

Natasha came back to the tower at 10 pm. Steve was there, waiting for her but when he saw a smile on her face as she talking to Taylor on the phone, he walked away immediately.

For Steve, everything just fell apart within three days.

A/N : I knew you guys were forgot about Taylor, right?

- I knew my grammar is suck. I'm really trying to improve. English is my second language so you need be a little patient with me. I trying to improve and check the grammar every time. I have to confess that I'm too lazy to find a beta reader. Sorry for any mistake

- We are really almost there guys. The fate of Nat and Steve is in your hands

- As always, review, critic and advice are greatly appreciated!

- Next Chapter : How will Steve handle Natasha's birthday? (Please leave your prediction)