Chapter 75
After a few more times we decided to actually go on our hike. It was a lot harder than it was back in New York, then again the hills weren’t as steep.
“Is it much farther?” I asked Steve.
“Tired already?” Steve asked.
“You do remember I’m not a super soldier right?” I said panting a bit.
“It’s just a bit further. You want me to carry you?” Steve offered.
“Maybe on the way back.” I said taking his hand and climbing up.
“That is an amazing view.” Steve said looking out toward the cliffs.
“You don’t get that in New York.” I said.
“You really don’t.” He said.
“Good place for lunch too.” I said opening up my backpack. “I grabbed some sandwiches and some juice before we left. Probably a nice snack for right now and should hold us over until dinner.”
“Sounds good.” Steve said taking a sandwich before sitting down on the grass.
“I was thinking of coming back up here in a few months to see the northern lights but with how cold it is I’m starting to have second thought.” I said.
“Star gazing up here must be great.” Steve said. “Don’t really see much in the city with all the lights.”
“Yeah but for now staring up at the clouds works for me.” I said lying back.
“That one looks like a star.” Steve said.
“No it looks more like a dead body outline on pavement.” I said.
“A what?” Steve said.
“Yeah it’s kinda stretched out and lopsided.” I said. “That one there.” I said pointing to another one.
“The stick?” Steve asked.
“I think it looks like Mjolnir.” I said.
“Really?” Steve asked not seeing it.
“Yeah, the fuzzy part it the strap, tied to the handle, and then the hammer.” I explained.
“I think you’re just missing a certain hammer wielding Asgardian.” Steve said.
“I do but he’ll be back when order is restored to the nine realms. Until then I have to figure out how I’m going to explain the giant mess I’m in to him.” I said.
“He’s not going to be mad. Thor loves you.” Steve said reassuring me.
“Oh I know I just don’t really know the Asgardian terminology for drug, weapons and human trafficking, scapegoat, land mines… you know all that.” I said.
“He’s missed a lot.” Steve said.
“Yeah really hope he stops by for a visit some time soon.” I said. It’d be nice to see him one last time before I fail to meet the deadline. I moved over to hug Steve and rested my head on his shoulder.
“You know they’re all starting to look like cotton candy.” Steve said.
“I can see that.” I said. “You know what we should do next weekend, if you’re still here?”
“Hm?” Steve asked.
“We should go to Ireland. You said your parents were from there right?” I asked.
“I thought you wanted to avoid the IRA?” Steve asked.
“If we stay out of Northern Ireland we should be fine.” I said.
“How about we hold off on that… I heard there’s a big parade for Saint Patrick’s Day.” Steve suggested.
“It’ll be like Mardi Gras all over again.” I said.
“We should get going, don’t want to be out here when it get’s dark.” Steve said sitting up.
“Right.” I said. “I can feel it getting colder.”
We made our way back to town and made it just as the sun started setting.
“How was your hike dearies?” Aggie asked.
“Long.” Steve said.
“Worth it for that view. Those cliffs are magical.” I said.
“That they are. I brought up a few more blankets, weatherman says temperature’s going to drop ten degrees lower than last night.” Aggie said.
“Oh they’re electric blankets?” I said hopefully.
“No but they have good heat in them.” Aggie said.
“Good to know.” I said. I didn’t have to worry about Hadrian killing me cause I was going to freeze to death.
“We’ll be down for dinner.” Steve said before we headed upstairs.
“Do you want to go first?” I asked.
“No you should before all the warm water’s gone.” Steve said.
Had it been Clint, Natasha, Tony or maybe even Thor I would have suggested something about conserving water but with Steve… I wasn’t exactly sure how that would go.
“Sure. I’ll be quick.” I said before going into the bathroom. I took a quick shower washing off all the sweat and grime from the day and enjoyed the feeling of being warm for a minute before getting out. I dried off as best as I could before getting out.
“You should bundle up, It’s getting really cold in here.” Steve said.
“I’m tempted to just slip under the covers and stay there but I’m starving.” I said. “But the dining room is heated so I’ll pull through.”
“Let’s go get you warmed up.” He said taking my hand and leading me out.
The dining room was heated but it still wasn’t warm enough for them to serve gazpacho. The bread was warm and so were the lamb chops and mashed potatoes and carrot puree so that was something.
“Still have room for desert?” Our waiter asked.
“What’s for desert?” I asked.
“Apple Pie a la mode.” He said. At the mention of pie Steve’s eyes brightened up.
“We could split an order.” I said.
“If you want.” Steve said.
“One order coming right out.” Our waiter said.
“I’ll be back.” Steve said getting up. I figured he was probably going to the bathroom so I took advantage of the alone time to check my email and answer any texts.
The first was from Tony.
Sunshine save me!!! I’m so borrrred. DX
I’m guessing he was stuck in a board meeting and was texting me instead of paying attention.
Behave. You have a job to do and you made me a promise.
I reminded him.
I can take a red eye back and we can go to Venice.
I couldn’t help but smile at Tony’s attempts at bribery.
Can’t, I’m in Scotland with Steve. I think I may freeze to death tonight.
I sent the message.
LMAO… gotta go Pepper’s glaring at me.
I looked at my phone confused
Wait… How is that funny I may actually freeze tonight. Oh… Nevermind. I skimmed down and saw I had a message from Bruce.
Hayley I need a quick second opinion what sounds like a more interesting application of ionic bonding do I take the biological aspect or the engineering components?
I looked at the time and did some math to figure out what time it was in New York
Bruce you’re teaching a freshman introductory course. Keep it simple and vague though giving the example of intermolecular attraction in organic compounds would be more appealing since the majority of freshmen are biology majors. Also I’m just going to remind you it’s after five you’re off the clock and it’s Saturday. I had Jarvis order your favorite and forwarded a list of movies I think you’ll like. Go relax while you still can.
Jeez, someone was nervous as there first day back as a professor. It was surprising considering he taught at Culver University for years and he taught all summer.
Good Idea. Thank you :)
I had another one come in from Rebekah.
Which one?
I was confused until she sent me five photos of dresses. She looked great in all of them so I couldn’t really choose.
Where are you going?
She answered surprisingly fast. Normally it took her five minutes or more to answer.
Date with John, what do I wear!?
This was a new one. Normally it was Rebekah calming me down.
You look great in anything he’s probably going to take you to dinner and a show. He seems like the type to do that. Body con LBD with a statement necklace and that wrap coat I like. Red heels you love so much for a pop of color.
That should do it.
You’re a bloody genius.
Steve was taking a while… at least the pie wasn’t here yet.
“Your pie Madame.” The waiter said placing it down.
Or not.
“Thank you.” I said.
“Sorry about that.” Steve said sitting back down.
“No problem the pie’s here.” I said as my phone buzzed again.
“You going to answer that?” Steve asked.
“No this is our time.” I said as my phone buzzed again.
“It could be important.” Steve said.
“Tony’s in a board meeting.” I said.
“Nevermind.” He said taking his spoon and taking a bit out of the pie. “Mhm.”
“Good?” I asked.
“Really good.” He said as I took my own bite.
“Wow that is good pie.” I said putting my spoon down and letting Steve finish. I was stuffed.
We paid the check and made our way upstairs again. I headed towards our room but Steve stopped me.
“You’re going the wrong way.” Steve said.
“Our room’s that way.” I said.
“Our old room was, I may have gotten us an upgrade.” Steve said. “One with a fireplace.”
“I adore you so much right now.” I said making him smile. I hugged him and kissed him. Just as I was about to pull away Steve put an arm around me and pulled me closer deepening the kiss. When he finally did pull away I was breathless. Damn.
“After you.” He said opening the door.
“Uhuh.” I said still giddy from the kiss. I walked in and was impressed at the dramatic difference from our old room. For one the room was actually warm, probably because the fireplace actually worked and was on.
The room also looked a lot more cozy and homey. There were flowers in the vase on the dresser. Everything was decorated in earth tones, and the furniture complemented each other. Someone actually put a lot of thought into this room while the other one just had the basics, the very basics.
“How’d you manage to snag this upgrade?” I asked Steve.
“I asked Aggie if there was any way for me to salvage what was left of our first getaway together considering we were sleeping in two separate beds and were in a room that was colder than a freezer. She then told me that was the point and that the best way to stay warm on a cold night was to share body heat.” Steve said blushing and I started laughing. I knew I liked her for a reason. “I didn’t want to pressure you into anything…”
“Steve I like to cuddle, I sleep better that way. I didn’t want to make you uncomfortable.” I said.
“I’m not uncomfortable…” He said.
“Steve the one and only time we slept together I practically had to drag into the bed with me and even then you didn’t get under the covers.” I said. “And I understand that things were different in the forties and the fact that you’re so courteous and a complete gentleman which is unheard of these days is one of the things I love about you but I have no idea what I’m supposed to do.”
“Doll I’ve only ever been in one relationship before and I knew Bucky since we were kids. I don’t even remember when it all started we figured it out together. I have no idea what I’m doing. Just when I think I have this century figured out and think I know where we’re going I realize I don’t.” Steve said.
“So we’re both lost.” I said.
“Yeah.” Steve said sadly.
“Well, at least we’re lost together.” I said giving him a smile. “And I think that’s better.”
“It is?” Steve asked.
“Yeah, it means we get to figure it out together.” I said
“I love you.” He said.
I moved over and sat on his lap before pulling him into a kiss. Steve put a hand on my waist and put his other hand behind my head.
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“Mh.” I moaned into the kiss. Steve moved us so we were lying side by side on the bed as we started making out that got pretty heated.
Steve started pulling away but instead of letting him I kind of followed after him climbing onto him and straddling his lap as I continued kissing him.
“Hayley.” Steve said trying to get my attention.
“Hm.” I hummed kissing along his jaw as I started grinding my hips against his.
“Hayley… we… “ Steve started. “We should stop.”
I stopped moving and looked up.
“Do you want to stop?” I said panting a bit.
Steve sat up and kissed me as he slowly slipped his hands under my shirt. I took that as my cue to give him the okay by slowly pulling his shirt off. He gasped and shuddered as I gently moved my hands up his chest feeling each of his abs. I moved the shirt up higher until Steve let go of me and yanked his shirt off before I did the same.
“Oh Doll.” He said leaning forward and nuzzling my breasts.
“Steve.” I moaned as he groped a breast over my bra.
“So beautiful baby.” He whispered against my skin placing gentle kisses caressing my back and waist. He took me by surprise rolling us over so I was pinned under him.
“Ah.” I moaned as Steve started rocking his hips against mine. Even with his jeans still on and the thick leggings I was still wearing I could feel how affected he was. I moved my hands to unbutton his jeans but he grabbed them and brought them back up.
“Allow me.” He said with a sexy smile before undoing his belt and unbuttoning his jeans moving them down his legs and kicking them off. Steve kissed my neck and sucked on a really sensitive spot that made me arch my back.
“AH Steve.” I moaned wrapping my legs around Steve’s hips and digging the heels of my feet into his buttcheeks as I rocked my hips desperate for some friction.
Steve took the hint and started pulling down my leggings and underwear along with them. Once they were finally off I went for his boxers and yanked them down.
“Wait.” Steve said.
“Steve I’m sure, I need you.” I whined.
“I don’t have a rubber.” He said.
“I’m on the shot.” I said.
“So… you’re…” he said not knowing exactly what words to say.
“We’re good to go.” I said pulling him into a kiss as the head of his length bumped into my sensitive spot. “Uh.”
Steve lined himself up and looked into my eyes. “I love you.” He said.
I kissed him again and said “Love you too.”
Steve slowly pushed in making me gasp at the stretch.
“AH, Hayley.” He groaned into my neck.
“Steve.” I gasped
“Uh feel so good babydoll.” Steve groaned not moving.
“Steve, Please.” I whined before he pulled out and slowly pushed back in keeping the steady pace.
He kept shifting around until he started hitting just the right spot.
“AH!” I gasped.
“Like that?” He asked hitting that same spot again.
“Yes ah!” I gasped as he started moving faster, more sure of himself. Steve moved one of my knees up higher, opening me up more, giving him more leverage.
I started to feel the very familiar tightening in my stomach and from the way Steve was clenching his jaw I could tell he was close.
“Steve, I’m… uh.” I moaned.
“I know Doll I can feel you squeezing me. Feels so good.” He said putting his hands on my butt and lifting me up a bit before leaning forward to kiss me as he started pounding into me.
“STEVE!” I shouted.
“Uh. Yes.” He moaned as I came squeezing him tight as I felt the familiar burning on his soulmark and everything went white.
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When I came down Steve was still inside of me and had his face buried in the crook of my neck. I could feel every one of his exhales as his breathing started to slow down.
“Wow.” I said.
“That was better than I remembered.” Steve said.
“Wait was that the first time since…” I started and Steve blushed.
“I was waiting for the right partner.” He said.
“You are such a sweetheart.” I said kissing his temple as I held him.
“This was also my first time with a lady.” Steve said blushing ever redder than before.
“Seriously?” I asked looking down at him.
“Was it good?” He asked.
“Beyond good. That was great, you’re a natural.” I said laughing a bit. “It was a good thing you got an upgrade. Imagine we had done that on those creaky beds?”
“We would have kept the other guests up.” Steve said with a chuckle.
Suddenly there was a knock on our door.
“KEEP IT DOWN IN THERE!” Some angry guy yelled.
Steve and I looked at each other before starting to laugh… “Sorry!” We called out.
There was some muttering before they walked away.
“Maybe we should skip breakfast tomorrow.” I said.
“Good idea… we can sleep in.” Steve said.
“I meant so we could avoid the other guests glares.” I said. “But I like the way you think.”
“I had a feeling you would.” Steve said kissing me before moving up so he was no longer lying on top of me before pulling me to his side. I kissed his chest before closing my eyes and falling asleep to the steady thudding to his heart.