Quick Note: I am only using Matt because he is one of the only other romantic interests for Natasha who isn't connected to Steve (Bucky) and quite frankly I hate putting nat and Alexei together since Black Widow. (Even though they were married in the comics) But I do love Matt very much, but someone had to be the bad guy lol 

Steve Rogers was not a violent person by any means, but when Natasha called him in the middle of the night in tears, he saw red. He may be nearly ten hours away but he really wanted to drop everything and go to her.  

Steve had never been a fan of Matt Murdock, never since she introduced the two all those years ago. Matt was always a bit passive in his friendship with her, and Steve saw that right in the beginning. Matt never made an effort to accept any of Natasha's new friends either and treated them all poorly on set. 

But he never thought, ever that he could hate someone with such passion. 

Natasha called him last night and told him Matt attempted to kiss her after Sharon went home early after a call from a certain brunette. She of course pushed him away, but not only was the news getting a hold of it but she was ridden by guilt. She had nothing to be sorry over and the fact that she killed Steve inside. 

So that's why he was taking his three-day weekend to go back down into town. He told his director and let them know that he would try and make it back but right now Natasha was his main concern. The director was of course angry but understood so Steve ran to catch the nearest flight. 

Unsure what to do, Steve called the florist and had them deliver flowers to her. He had to make sure that she wasn't flooded with guilt. Steve was angry and he was only angry at Matt. That son of a bitch. 

The flight was long and agonizing. But when he finally got back to New York, he caught the nearest cab and raced home. He tipped generously when he made an hour drive into thirty minutes. Steve ran up to the apartment, opening it with the key she gave him for emergencies. 

Steve saw her curled up on the couch, and Maria was sitting beside her rubbing her leg up and down. Maria saw him and looked at him with an amused smile, that smile did not reach her face at all. 
"Race down here did you?" 

"Wanted to make sure she was okay. Is she?" Maria shook her head. 

"No, but I am sure that seeing you will make her feel better," Maria said and began to sit up. Natasha moved in her sleep but settled down. "Tell her to call me later?" Steve nodded. "Oh, and Steve, if you are gonna kill that man, let me know. I wanna watch." 

"Promise," Steve nodded his head. Once Maria was gone Steve took a seat where Maria once was, softly moving a strand of hair out of her face. Her eyes softly opened up. Steve could see they were red from her crying. Once she saw Steve she tried sitting back up but Steve motioned for her to stop, he laid down beside her. 

"I'm sorry," She muttered. She felt Steve shake his head against her back. 

"You have nothing to be sorry for," 

"I still am sorry." She muttered. 

"What do you need from me?" Steve asked. 

"Can you just hold me" She muttered. 

"Of course," Steve wrapped his arms around her body and kissed her head. Natasha sighed settling into his grasp. No matter what was happening she was glad she had Steve by her side, loving her, understanding her. She was happy to be in his arms again, finally forgetting about the stench of Matt on her skin. 

"I love you," She muttered. 

"I love you more," She could be happy here. She will be happy here in his arms. She loved him forever and always. 

Note: You get three chapters within 24 hrs because I will most likely be unable to write this weekend due. I will write again on Monday!