[It was sweet Five cared that much about her, especially after reading their emotions, and in one case, understanding how much love he had for her. This was new territory for her, and she didn't want to mess it up--nor did she want her brothers start a rousing game of 'interrogate the potential suitor.'
She could hear the joking tone in his voice, and the hand on her shoulder relaxes her a little. The glasses were put away, and the glass she had in her hand for him was left on the counter in favor of placing her hand on top of his.
Slowly, Rey turned around. There was a slightly flustered look on her face. Her fingers slid in between the spaces between his knuckles, gently lowering his hand from her shoulder. It may have been bold of her to hold his hand, but her grip wasn't tight. Steve could pull away if he wanted to. Subconsciously, she wanted to hold him, but couldn't bring herself to fully go for it, so his hand was the next best thing.]
They bring a whole new level to 'overprotective,' and I wasn't sure if you wanted anyone else to know. [And secretly fretting about what he may think of their powers. Yes, he was Captain America who had his run ins with other agencies and with fighting bad guys, but there was nothing like the Umbrella Academy kids.]
I also wasn't sure if they should meet you, but they stalled for time until you came. [Clever shit stirrers, really.] And, I know it's weird, and different...and this is still early--I told you I over think things, and I don't want to mess anything up.
[Rey confessed softly, disliking herself for being this soft and vulnerable. Not that she didn't think Steve would use it against her, but she was so much better than what she was now. He made her feel weak in the knees and as much as she didn't believe in fairy tales, she was hoping this one may come true...a little.]
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She could hear the joking tone in his voice, and the hand on her shoulder relaxes her a little. The glasses were put away, and the glass she had in her hand for him was left on the counter in favor of placing her hand on top of his.
Slowly, Rey turned around. There was a slightly flustered look on her face. Her fingers slid in between the spaces between his knuckles, gently lowering his hand from her shoulder. It may have been bold of her to hold his hand, but her grip wasn't tight. Steve could pull away if he wanted to. Subconsciously, she wanted to hold him, but couldn't bring herself to fully go for it, so his hand was the next best thing.]
They bring a whole new level to 'overprotective,' and I wasn't sure if you wanted anyone else to know. [And secretly fretting about what he may think of their powers. Yes, he was Captain America who had his run ins with other agencies and with fighting bad guys, but there was nothing like the Umbrella Academy kids.]
I also wasn't sure if they should meet you, but they stalled for time until you came. [Clever shit stirrers, really.] And, I know it's weird, and different...and this is still early--I told you I over think things, and I don't want to mess anything up.
[Rey confessed softly, disliking herself for being this soft and vulnerable. Not that she didn't think Steve would use it against her, but she was so much better than what she was now. He made her feel weak in the knees and as much as she didn't believe in fairy tales, she was hoping this one may come true...a little.]