internetangie, sleeplessinbudapest, Destined627, Angelalex242 , Midgardian Avenger, Waterwolf365, Japril4ever, xxPaige23xx, GhostGlowLight, WhiteRose, Littlesister007, MESPX13, DanielaHC, cookiesandcream and guests: thanks for the review guys!
I know I said that I will be update on Thursday but I will be really busy on Thursday and might not have time to update. so yeah, the early update :)
23 : THE BIGGEST NEWS OF THE YEAR*
Steve had to attend Natasha's play at a small theater in Brooklyn. It was one of her covers that she needs to maintain, a ballerina from Russia by the name of Svetlana Burkova.
It was a small show anyway and Steve was sitting in the front row, eyes locked at his girlfriend.
When the show was over, Steve met her backstage with a huge bouquet of rose. She said goodbye to her friends and left the building in Steve's arms.
"You are amazing, Nat" He praised. "I just can't take my eyes off of you"
"You're too kind" She smiled shyly, hands still holding the rose bouquet dearly "But don't tell anyone"
"Why? They will be thrilled"
"Because they will force me to show them and I don't really want to do ballet in front of anyone…except you" She told "No one ever saw me do ballet before, not even Clint"
"Wow! It's sn honor and my luck to see you do ballet"
"Because I love and trust you" She replied, her eyes twinkled and kissed him lightly on his lips.
They took the subway back to Manhattan. It was a late night train with a chance of getting mugged but the superhero couple had no fear. They sat alone with only one old lady with them in that bogey.
They were talking about Natasha's performance when a group of men walked in the train. Steve and Natasha could tell that they were thugs by a simple glance. The men looked around and saw the old lady.
"Lady! Give me your money!" One of them said, flashed a gun at his waist as a threat.
"You two stay out of this!" Another man shouted at the two heroes.
Natasha leaned in and whispered. "We should teach them some lesson"
Steve nodded in agreement before they got up from their seats, prepared to fight.
"Gentleman, leave the lady alone" Steve spoke up
"And we will leave you asses unkicked" Natasha continued.
"You know what! You two should stay the fuck out of this"
"We can't" Natasha answered and disarmed the man with one quick move.
Steve threw punches and sent them to the floor. Natasha stabbed one in his legs before gave him a roundhouse kick.
Six thugs laid unconscious on the floor. Natasha and Steve didn't even have to break a sweat.
The old lady looked at the couple shockingly before she realized who was in front of her.
"You're Captain America, aren't you?" She asked.
"Yes, ma'am"
"And this beautiful young lady is your girlfriend?"
The couple exchanged a glance before Natasha replied. "Yes, I am"
"God bless both of you! Thank you for saving me and I must say you two are adorable together"
"Thank you, ma'am" Steve gave her his Captain America smile "We get that a lot"
They arrived at Grand Central and the policemen immediately burst in.
"Freeze!" One of them shouted "Turn around and put your hands behind your head"
Steve and Natasha did so but when they revealed their faces, the policemen were shock.
"You are—you—both of you—"He stumbled to find the word "Captain America?"
"You are the Black Widow" One of them said
"They saved my life from these scumbags" the old lady chimed in
"Captain, we have to ask both of you a couple of questions before we can let you go"
"Of course, I totally understand"
The policemen led them out of the station where police cars were parked and put all the thugs in. Steve and Natasha were standing with the old lady before one police man walked in and questioned them about the mugging.
People gathered around and they saw the two heroes together. The crowd quickly snapped their picture.
"Thank you, Captain Rogers and Miss Romanoff for your cooperation"
"Anytime, officer"
The old lady thanked them again before getting into the police car.
"I think we should get going before the report—"Steve stopped when he saw a hoard of reporters coming their way.
"Run!" Natasha grabbed his hand
The two heroes ran back to the tower just in time before the reporters could reached them.
"That was close" Steve lend against the elevator wall, panting
"Yeah, if we cannot shake them off, we will be on the news everywhere tomorrow"
"Let's take a shower and go to bed, shall we?"
The couple were dressed up nicely as they decided to go out today. It's not every day that Fury doesn't have a mission for the both of them. They will take Pringles out to play in the park.
They were about to leave the tower, but the reporters were everywhere waiting for them.
"Captain! So you and the Black Widow are dating?"
"How long did you guys keep it a secret?"
"How long have you been together?"
Natasha grabbed Steve's hand and ran back inside the tower. They didn't expect the reporters at all.
"You guys are back so soon" Clint greeted
"You're not gonna believe what just happened" Natasha said, looking furious.
"What's happened?"
"The reporters are waiting for us downstairs" Steve replied before taking a seat on the couch, letting Pringles back on the floor.
"Apparently you guys were spotted yesterday and they have a good shot at both of your faces" Darcy told them before turning on the television.
The newscaster was reporting the biggest news of the year.
Captain America and the Black Widow are officially dating.
"This picture from yesterday is confirming every rumor we've been speculating for a long time, that Captain Steve Rogers is dating Natasha Romanoff aka the Black Widow. The paparazzi caught them locking lips outside the theater in Brooklyn. This time, we get a good shot at both of them. Miss Romanoff, every girl in this world is immensely envious of you by now but one thing that we all admit, you and Captain Rogers are a perfect match"
The couple sighed. They both knew that, from now on, they will not have their privacy anymore. Tony said that they don't need to worry because the reporters will get bored very soon or the couple might need to adjust as quickly as they can.
"I don't want this is to happen" Natasha moaned
Steve rubbed her back lightly "We are going to be okay, Nat"
"Yeah" Tony mocked "When you two decided to date each other, you should have seen this one coming. Come on! We are the most famous superheroes in the world and Hello! Captain America is dating The Black Widow, the ex-KGB Russian spy. That news sells itself!"
Natasha didn't retaliate but sunk her face in both hands.
"Fury will kill us" She groaned before her phone rang "Speaking of the devil"
She got up and walked to a secluded corner before answering her phone. The conversation was short and Natasha hung up.
"Fury wants to see us, now"
They sat down in front of Director Fury in a silent awkward as the director kept reading a file in front of him. Natasha tapped her feet in anxiety and Steve noticed it before put his hand on hers.
"Did both of you know how many calls I received today, asking about your relationship?" Fury asked sarcastically "Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien, even Ellen DeGeneres wants you guys to be on their shows!"
The couple kept quiet.
"I got a call from the world council, from the president, they all need to know all the details about your dating life"
"What do you want us to do, sir?"
"I cannot risk sending Romanoff on undercover missions anymore unless you're going in with her. As for you, Captain Rogers, people will want to see you fail and you just revealed your weakest link to the whole world. Our enemies will target her as she is the only one who has influence over you"
"I can fend for myself, sir" Natasha interrupted
"I know, Romanoff, I just want to warn you." Fury replied "You are dismissed, Agent Romanoff. Captain Rogers and I will have a private conversation"
Fury waited until the door was closed behind Natasha then he began to his discussion with Steve.
"You will lead your own elite squad of 15 agents, they are up to your selection. Your team will receive missions directly from me or Hill."
"Yes, sir"
Fury handed him a box of files.
"Submit the names to me before the end of this week"
Steve went to the break room and began to read the files. Natasha texted him that she will have a meeting with Hill and will finish around 3 pm
"Hey, Cap!" A tall figure popped down next to Steve
"Hey, Wade" The captain greeted back
"How was your thing with the Black Widow?"
"Good, everything's good"
"I could see this one coming, you know, you and Romanoff are very close. We all can see that." Wade continued "But everyone says you are crazy to fall in love with her"
"Why is that?"
"She…just…uhh—scary and she's the Black Widow. She is the ruthless, fearsome killer" Wade answered "Everyone says that Sharon is more of your type than Natasha"
"You just don't have a chance to see the other side of her and Sharon is not my type"
Wade was about to say something when Natasha walked into the break room.
"Steve!" Natasha called as she walked to him
The captain turned and saw his girlfriend who had a bright smile on her face.
People said he was crazy to fall in love with the deadliest assassin on earth but he knew her better than anyone else. She had something inside of her that was more than her reputation. She was more than the Black Widow.
Underneath that mask, only few people were allowed to see the real Natasha Romanoff.
She was something not quite easy to explain but you will feel it when you are close to her like he was.
She was a goddess. A vision in his dreams. Yeah, Steve knew he was one hell of a lucky guy.
"I gotta go" Steve said to his friend before he got up from his seat.
Natasha hugged him tightly and gave him a kiss. She even had a smile on her face. Wade was watching the couple and he knew that his Captain was right. They just didn't have a chance to see that side of Natasha, the side of her when she's with Steve.
They were back just in time for the dinner. Tony and Clint were bickering with each other.
"What were you two doing in Brooklyn last night anyway?" Tony asked.
"Maintaining my cover" Natasha replied. "And I needed some back up so I asked Steve to come with me"
"I missed the time when you were my assistant, Red. We did have a great time together" Tony grinned
Natasha shot him a deadly glare while Steve frowned and narrowed his eyes.
"What are you implying, Stark?" Steve growled, voice low and dangerous.
"Let's say how would you know that I didn't tap that ass before you, Rogers?"
"STARK!" Natasha barked.
"Doest thou have a death wish or something?" Thor asked
"I will kill you, Stark!" Steve growled and charged in to Tony.
The soldier tackled the billionaire over the armchair and they both fell over it. Thor and Clint had to separate both of them while Natasha and Bruce stood between Tony and Steve.
"That's it! Tony go back to your labs and Steve go back to your room" The doctor ordered.
Steve looked angry but he followed what the doctor said. Natasha walked right behind him. The soldier was still very pissed so he sat down and put his focus on the file Fury gave to him earlier today.
Natasha was in the shower and half an hour later, she prepared to go to bed and saw her soldier still sat at the same place.
"Steve, what are you doing?"
"Working" His voice sounded like a growl.
"Is something bothering you?"
"No"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes"
"Steven Grant Rogers come to bed now" She demanded
Steve put down the papers and complied. He slid under the covers next to her. Steve didn't look at her. Natasha grabbed his chin and forced Steve to look at her.
"I will ask you again. What is really bothering you?"
"Did you and Stark—"
"He was just messing with you, Steve" She cut him off. "I did spy on him but didn't do anything other than that"
Steve looked relieved and guilty at the same time.
"I'm so sorry that I doubted you"
"Don't worry. You have every right to do it anyway"
"I'm still guilty. I shouldn't—"
"You know my line of work and you need to understand that I have to do my job but sometimes it didn't end on the bed."
"I'm sorry, Nat" He said before kissing her forehead "I never ever had a thought about that before, until Stark brought it up tonight"
"It's okay, baby. We will kill Stark tomorrow, but tonight, I need you to do something else for me" She smiled seductively and pulled him for a kiss.
AN: - Will update again on Monday :)
- Thank you to my proofreader, GSMemorial18!
- Please kindly leave a review!