"Fine." You replied as you told the other bartender that you had something important to deal with. Walking into your office felt like walking into the principals office with the look of disappointment that Steve was giving you.

"What really happened (Y/n)? Did Ben hit you?" He asked as you looked at the ground hoping that he wouldn't hit you too. Tears began to cloud your eye sight as you nodded your head barely. In a split second Steve was there hugging you for dear life as the tears streamed down your face.

"This isn't your fault. He's an asshole for doing this to you (Y/n). Shhh. You're safe. You're safe. Nobody's going to hurt you-" Steve whispered in your ear.

"Ben is! He's been coming home drunk all the time and accusing me of cheating on him when I have to stay a couple minutes late! I don't know what to do Steve!" You said as you sank into his embrace once again. He kissed the top of your head and rocked you back and forth.

"You need to break up with him (Y/n). Please do it soon so you don't get hurt anymore." He practically begged of you as you looked into your eyes. You were drawn to his blue orbs as they sucked you in. He was being sucked in by your (e/c) eyes as well. Your faces got closer and closer and when your faces were a hair's width there was a knock on your door. Jumping apart you went to your office door to see who was there. It was Ben. He looked pissed as well seeing you with Steve in your office.

"You little bitch! I knew that you were seeing someone else behind my back! Of course it has to be Steve." He dragged out Steve's name as he stepped closer to you.

"Ben you know that I'd never take (Y/n) away from you." Steve said as he thought the exact opposite. Steve's blood was boiling as he excused himself so the two of you could have this conversation in private.

"Hey babe." You said.

"Hey. I'm sorry for saying that since he is one of your best friends, but I don't like it when you hang out with him baby. I don't want you to see him anymore. Not even at the bar as a customer." He said pulling you into a hug. You pushed him away as quickly as possible.

"No. No I can't do that Ben." You told him. He stood straighter and was getting ready to hit you.

"What did you say?!" He yelled. You gathered up the courage to finally tell him, feeling as if Steve was standing right beside you.

"No. I'm sorry Ben, but we can't be together if you're going to tell me who I can and can't be friends. Especially if you're going to control who my customers are!-" He stood there slack jaw and shocked as you yelled at him. Then he punched you in the face and stomach, and as you fell to the floor he began kicking you. "STEVE!" You screamed out with the little energy you had left. There was pounding on the door as it gave way a second later as a fuming super soldier entered the room. He grabbed Ben and punched him repeatedly in the face and stomach. You've never seen him so angry before and it scared you. Steve was always so sweet and caring, not angry and uncontrollably violent. Ben crumpled to the floor unconcuous as Steve rushed to your side.

"(Y/n) let's take you to the hospital." He said as he cradled your head in one of his hands.

"No. No hospitals. You know how much I hate them." You begged weakly. He chuckled.

"Fine, but your going to my apartment so JARVIS can make sure that you don't absolutely need one. We don't want that do we?"

"Nope and since when did you get JARVIS in your apartment? Never mind that last part. I don't want to know. But just so you know Steve, I love you too." You said with a smile on your bloodied face while his was engulfed with a blinding smile as he lent down to kiss you. It was a quick kiss, but it felt amazing as there was so much love and care put in it. Plus the sneaky bastard used it as a distraction to pick you up bridal style and carry you to his apartment, where you were deemed stable and only came out with a bruised rib, a couple cuts, and multiple bruises that will heal up perfectly fine.

"Thank you JARVIS." Steve said.

"Wait JARVIS, bang bang?" You asked the AI. It was a code word that you, Tony, and Clint developed for if you were talking about sex and didn't want the others not in it to know.

"Yes Miss (Y/n). That is alright. Do you want me to inform Mr. Rogers on the meaning."

"No. I'll take care of that. Thank you JARVIS." You said as the AI said goodbye as you turned towards a confused Steve. Before he could say anything, you ran up to him and jumped on him.

"That's what bang bang means. I like it." Steve said later as you were panting after your 'activities' as he placed another soft kiss on your lips.

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A/N: I didn't feel like writing smut this time. Plus protective and concerned Steve is always fun two write about/imagine. As of now I've been swarmed with homework this weekend so expect updates during the weekdays, if I update soon. Requests are still open. Request, comment, and vote!