Love, love

Fandom: Marvel, Captain America.
Ship: Steve Rogers X 40's!Reader.
Word count: 690 words.
Rating: Teen.
Summary: You and Steve are in love.
Major Tags: Time travel, unexpected kiss, dating.
Additional tags: This is my entry to the Valentine's Day card & square 5:

"Garden of love."

1937

It all started with a playful glance during a painting class and, a few weeks later, a small smile when you noticed the paint stain on Steve's nose.

Steve was too shy to talk to you, and you had ignored all the times Bucky tried to flirt with you.

You were beginning to consider talking to Steve and asking him out for ice cream. Although the last thing you wanted was for his friend to be included in the plan too, you needed him to be alone.

You decided that today would be the day, but first, you had made a plan. One of your friends was going to entertain Barnes so you could talk to Steve; it would be at the end of the class, although you were also going to owe him a trip to the cafeteria, not to mention that you had to put up with her for ten minutes laughing at what you asked her.

"It's beautiful," Steve said, standing behind you.

"Excuse me?" You turned to face him; maybe what you liked the most were his beautiful blue eyes.

"Not you, your painting; I mean, you are beautiful too." Steve now sounded confused; he wasn't even sure what he meant.

"Thanks, Steve."

"Ehm Y/N..."

Wait a minute, he knew your name? You were so excited that you stopped listening to what he was saying; you weren't invisible to him.

"Well, from your silence, I guess that's a no," Steve said, disappointed.

"I'm sorry? I didn't hear you say, " You wanted to hit yourself; you hadn't paid attention to him.

"Doyouwanttogotothemovieswithme?" Steve repeated it more nervously, turning red.

"Is Saturday okay with you?"

"Sure, I'll pick you up at six."

The day of the date, you stole a kiss from Steve.

1942

"You want to go to the Stark Expo?" Yeah. Bucky wants us to go on a double date.

You agreed although it was a little awkward, especially since Bucky's date wouldn't shut up and wouldn't stop repeating how awesome and amazing Barnes was. You were about to shove the bag of popcorn in his mouth if that would shut him up.

1945

Steve's time in the war was unbearable; you didn't see each other, although you got a letter from him every week without fail.

All you wanted was for it to be over so you could be with him again.

Until the fateful day came, that morning you woke up with a strange feeling. As soon as you opened the door, you knew what it meant. As soon as you saw that woman standing there, you didn't even hear what she was saying; you knew what had happened.

When the war was over, you and Steve were supposed to get married. It was all set; all he had to do was go home.

If there was any way...

2023

"Are you sure about this?" Bucky asked Steve.

"I have a promise to keep; I don't even want to imagine how bad Y/N has been having it, "Steve answered. He simply couldn't stop thinking about the same thing; no matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find any information. It wasn't possible that you had vanished; he was sure of what he experienced; however, it wasn't until he made the time trip with the others that he understood everything.

"Say hello to her for me; don't forget your speech on the big day."

"I'm not as much of an idiot as you are."

"You're more."

1945

You frowned in annoyance. It was the tenth time you had tried to read the recipe, and there was always a different interruption. However, when you opened the door, you dropped the container you were holding.

"S-Steve? " You feared your senses were deceiving you.

"I promised you I'd come back," Steve said as he picked up the container.

"But... "

"I couldn't let you down, honey." Steve took your hand, leaving the container on the small table next to the door.

"Everything was ready."

"I was the only one missing, wasn't I? I'm here; everything will be all right, I promise."