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"C'mon Mels, you know he's sorry." Howard told me.

We were in the lab talking about what Steve did... again. He told me that Steve didn't know that fondue was just cheese and bread and in return I told him that I knew that fact but it was too late, Steve already did the damage.

"He was kissing her Howard, and by the looks of it, he wouldn't have stopped if I didn't interrupt them." I told him angrily, crossing my arms as I paced back and forth in front of him.

"And how dare he think there was something going on between us!? Us! You're my best friend for heaven's sake! He was like 'What about you and Stark huh? You two were just fondue-ing last night.'" I mocked him as best as I could, deepening my voice.

I looked at him apologetically, "I am sorry about treating you the way I did."

"Mels, it's fine but will you relax and stop pacing! You're making me dizzy." Howard said.

"I already explained to him that there was nothing going on between us in that way. You should've seen the way he reacted after I told him. Looked like he regretted putting up that shield."

Howard smirked and laughed. I, on the other hand, sighed. I took Howard's advice and sat down on a chair.

"Why am I doing this Howard?"

"Well, I told you I was getting dizzy, so you listened to me and sat-"

"Not sitting," I said, rolling my eyes "This, with Steve?"

"You just got attached Mels, and I'm not saying it's a bad thing. I told you, it's good to indulge yourself in these feelings. Remember when you would've just punched a guy for disrespecting you? I kind of missed that Mel." Howard said with a laugh.

Howard's laugh made me laugh as well.

"I miss her too." I told him.

"Maybe you two just need to talk things out. Or yell at him. I know you always feel better after yelling at someone, well at least you used to." Howard offered.

I paused to think about that and perhaps consider doing it before I realized how bad that would end.

"He'd probably get scared if I, of all people, yell at him. He's never seen me mad, even today that wasn't even me mad, just annoyed."

Howard nodded in agreement. I tensed when I notice Howard look over my shoulder. Fearing it was Steve, I felt my shoulders tense then relax again when the person spoke.

"Excuse me, Agent Connors? Can I speak with you for a moment?"

I turned around to see Bucky there looking timid. I heard Howard move from his spot, making me look at him.

"I'll see you later Mels." He said, kissing my temple before leaving.

I stood up from my chair and crossed my arms again, "Can I help you with something, Sergeant Barnes?" I snipped.

Bucky gulped, scared of my tone of voice before clearing his throat.

"I came here on behalf of Steve- or uh Captain Rogers I mean..." He trailed off seeing the harsh look on my face.

"I do hope it's not to apologize on behalf of him because then he is just digging himself deeper in that hole." I told him.

"No! No of course I'm not here to apologize, Steve's not that kind of guy." Bucky told me, defending his childhood friend.

"And exactly what kind of guy is Steve Rogers?" I asked him.

"He's definitely not the guy you're making him out to be right now that's for sure." Bucky retorted.

I sighed, sitting down once more, letting my guard down.

"How long have you two been friends?" I asked him quietly.

"Since we were kids." Bucky told me.

"And I take it he told you what happened?"

He nodded.

"Tell me," I ordered him to do "I didn't get a chance to let him explain. My anger gets the best of me at times."

Bucky nodded like he understood what I meant before diving into the story.

"The dame caught him off guard, and Steve being Steve, didn't know what to do. He's not really great with women you know?"

"Oh, do I know it." I told him humorously.

"He's fairly new to all the attention he's getting considering he's Captain America now." Bucky continued.

"I figured as much, but he's comfortable around me." I stated.

Bucky let out a sigh.

"Don't tell him I told you this alright," I nodded urging him to continue "He told me you're the first woman to look at him for him, even before and after the serum. He's comfortable around you because you noticed him. To put it simply, Agent Connors, Steve likes you. Quite smitten actually by how he's reacting." Bucky confessed.

I was shocked. I didn't know what to say, I mean Howard always teased me about Steve, but this is coming from a guy who actually knows him!

I cleared my throat "So let me get this straight, you're not apologizing right?" I clarified.

Bucky shook his head "No, just testing the waters. Steve wanted me to check if you were still mad, the guy's too chicken to see for himself. Told me to send you out if you're not mad anymore"

I laughed with Bucky and paused for a while, contemplating if I should go out to talk to him or not.

"Ma'am, please. If I have to hear him practice his speech one more time I think I'm gonna have to drag him out to the front lines myself and leave him there."

I chuckled.

"He's really sorry huh?" I asked.

"Really, really sorry. Trust me" Bucky said.

I bit my bottom lip, still thinking about what I should do until I looked at Bucky's pleading eyes and stood up from my chair "Fine, I'll talk to him."

I heard Bucky cheer a quiet Yes! under his breath.

"He's outside, sitting on the steps moping. Thank you, Agent Connors." He said.

Before heading out I turned around and said, "It's Clara."

Bucky looked confused, "I'm sorry?"

"My friends call me Clara." I smiled at him and he returned it.

"Thank you, Clara."

My steps thundered in the quiet base, turning into much lighter footsteps when I reached the exit of the building, the sounds of the England streets deafening it. Steve's shoulders slumped down when he heard my footsteps. I saw that he had a bouquet of red roses in his hand. Not even turning around, he started speaking, his voice sounding defeated.

"She's still mad isn't she Bucky?" He asked. "Ugh, how could I have been so stupid? The one woman that might actually like me and I let her go. What am I supposed to do Buck? I didn't even get a chance to apologize, but I understand, if I were her I wouldn't let me. I just want to clear things up and try to fix it. I really like her Buck, honest. I don't know what I'll do if she doesn't speak to me or look at me... The only time she did was when she had a gun pointed at me..."

I snorted making Steve turn around.

"C-Clary!" Steve said, startled "I thought you were Bucky." He explained, blushing profusely.

"I realized." I told him with a smirk.

I eyed the roses he was holding.

"Are those for Bucky as well?" I joked.

He looked down at his hand "W-what? No, they're... uh, they're for you."

Steve took cautious steps towards me.

"You don't happen to have a gun with you, do you?" He asked, panicked, making me chuckle.

"No, I left it on my desk." I humored him.

Steve's hand stretched out towards me, handing me the roses. I looked at them with mock dislike.

"You do know I'm allergic to roses, Steve." I told him.

The look of alarm on his face was priceless. He instantly started stammering.

"What? B-but Howard came out and told me they were your favorite! I-I'm so sorry Clary, I didn't know, I didn't mean to..." Steve looked like he wanted nothing more than to run and hide. I decided to let him out of his misery and crack a smile and laugh.

"Steve! I'm joking, relax." I said, taking the flowers from him and inhaling the sweet scent the roses give off.

"Howard's right these are my favorite flowers, despite how clichéd they are so thank you, these are lovely." I told him with a genuine smile on my face.

Steve let out a deep sigh before the corners of his mouth turned up. He cleared his throat making me look at him.

"What?" I questioned.

He laughed and looked down at his feet, embarrassed. "I uh, had this whole speech ready, been practicing it in front of Bucky the whole day, but now that you're here, my mind is completely blank."

I smiled at him "Yeah, he mentioned it when he talked to me."

He looked up when I said that. "Bucky actually talked you? Like you conversed?"

"I think that's what talking means, Cap." I told him with a laugh. "You might want to thank him later if I were you. If it weren't for him I wouldn't be out here right now."

"I will." He told me, nodding.

"Speech!" I reminded him, "C'mon, blue eyes, give it your best shot!"

"I just wanted to start off with I'm sorry. I'm really sorry Clary, I'm not gonna make up an excuse like I know I should've stopped or I did try to push her off me because I didn't and I'm sorry for that. I'm going to own up to my mistakes because that's the only thing I can do right now. I am so sorry, Clary. I didn't mean to hurt you, at all." He looked like he was about to cry.

I smiled, very touched by his apology. "That was a pretty good impromptu speech, I must say."

He laughed, though still slightly wary of what I'm going to say.

"She came onto you didn't she? And you just froze and got caught up in the moment... and I was the inconsiderate one for not letting you explain." I finished with a sad sigh.

Steve's eyes widened at what I said and quickly grabbed my hand for assurance.

"No! No, of course you weren't inconsiderate, Clary! I completely understand why you wouldn't. I'm sorry, I'm just really sorry about everything. So sorry!"

This continued on for too long so I just pressed my lips on Steve's cheek, in hopes to make him stop.

Steve was stunned by my actions.

"Steve, you're fine. All is forgiven." I told him before putting on a mock serious face again "But if you imply that something other than a friendship is happening between Howard and I, you best keep your shield around you at all times."

He only nodded. "Stark already explained everything to me. I'm sorry that I assumed what I did."

I sighed and shook my head "Enough apologies, I already forgave you."

"Sor-" I looked at him sharply and Steve clamped his mouth shut.

I laughed "You're a dork." I told him.

"That a good thing or bad?" He asked hesitantly.

"Definitely good." I stated, looking up at him.

I only realized Steve was still holding onto my hand when I felt his thumb slowly rubbing it in a comforting manner.

"You know, I thought you would never look at me again after what happened, let alone speak to me." He confessed to me with a slight chuckle.

"Well, I'll try not to shoot you when I do either one of those things." I joked, referring to when he thought he was speaking to Bucky.

Steve blushed again, looking down at our hands.

"D-did you hear all of that?" He asked, scared of what my answer would be.

"Yes, I did." I said, leaning towards his ear as if I had a secret to whisper to him.

"And I like you too." I confessed.

Steve's eyes widened and looked to me with a surprised expression. "R-really? This isn't one of your jokes again is it Clary?" He stammered out.

I laughed loudly.

"No, I'm not joking blue eyes, honest." I decided to lighten the load on him. "Want to have dinner with me? I know Howard still has his fondue set in my room." I smirked when I mentioned fondue and looked at his face.

"Cheese and bread right?" Steve clarified.

"Cheese and bread." I nodded.

"Then I would love to." He offered me his arm, "Ma'am."

I gladly took it and we headed off to my room. I looked at the roses clutched in my hand, smelling them once again.

"Thank you again for this, they're beautiful." I said, tilting my head to look at him.

Steve kissed the top of my head, his other hand giving mine a squeeze.

"They're not the only thing that's beautiful."

AN: Wow! I can't believe it's been a month since I started this story! and I already have over 50 followers and 30 faves and reviews! I seriously didn't expect this and can't thank you guys enough! As for the story, everyone seemed to love Jealous Steve from the last chapter but in this one we got to see some cute Steve/Clary moments in here as well as Bucky/Clary :) It was really fun to write those moments! Hope to see you guys next week! -E