We'll Dance And So Much More
What If... Steggy Reunion based off of 1x09 - Anonymous
“And there’s someone inside.” Natasha had said, the realization hit Peggy like a punch to the gut.
The moment after the realization came to her, Peggy was nearly ripping the door off its hinges to get inside. She didn’t know how this was possible, but she didn’t care, all she could think over and over again was his name like a prayer.
Steve. Steve. Steve. Steve.
Scaling the HYDRA Stomper as easy as breathing, Peggy opened the hatch and peered inside.
And there he was.
“Nat, help me!” Peggy called over her shoulder as she reached into the belly of the hulking metal suit to pull Steve out.
It was amazing, almost as if time had frozen for him as well, and he was in a deep slumber. He looked as though he hadn’t aged a day since the war.
“Oh, my darling.”
Steve stirred at her voice, blue eyes opening a tiny sliver to take her in.
Still struggling with Steve’s weight, Natasha finally came over and helped lower him to the ground, his head in Peggy’s lap.
Very slowly, Steve’s eyes opened wider but closed again, Natasha said something about giving them some time, and stepped out of the room.
“Please wake up,” Peggy said stroking Steve’s hair gently.
“Please, my darling, come back to me.”
As if those were the magic words, Steve stirred and opened his eyes fully for the first time.
“Peggy? Am I dreaming?” His voice was hoarse from not using it for a long time, faint, but there.
Peggy laughed, tears spilling over.
“You’re not dreaming, Steve, it’s me.”
He smiled a little, though he still seemed dazed.
“If I remember correctly, you still owe me a dance lesson.” He said reaching up a hand to cradle the side of Peggy’s face and wipe away the tears.
“And we’ll get to that.” Peggy promised, leaning into his gentle touch.
“We’ll dance and so much more.”