It has been two weeks since Natasha left her home with the Avengers to go to Russia. She was visiting. Not on a mission. Not tracking down loose ends. Not looking for a missing person. She was visiting.

She had spent so much of her life hating Russia because of how she grew up she never realized it's beauty. Everything about Italy was beautiful and worth exploring. So she decided to spend some time there. And when two weeks past she felt the urge to leave.

Maybe it had something to do with what a certain blonde soldier had said to her the night before she left for Russia. In two weeks time, I will come knocking on your Italy door as you drink coffee. Or something like that.

She didn't believe him at first. In fact, she believed she would never see him again. Two weeks. He told her two weeks. she didn't want to believe it yet here she was in Italy. She had actually come. Why though?

She was upset that even when he wasn't here he still controlled her every move. One of the reasons for a fight they had weeks ago. She hated being controlled. Yet he does it so often and right now it isn't bugging her one bit.

So there she was the day he had promised to come for her. It was already three in the afternoon and her faith in him coming to explore the world with her. So she sat there and stared out the window of her hotel.

Natasha found Italy was very beautiful and so many beautiful old buildings. Everyone walking around seemed to be a couple. There were so many people holding hands and smiling lovely dove at each other. It made her wonder if this is what normal couples do was she meant to have a normal relationship with Steve?

She didn't know if she could do the constant dates, remembering the anniversaries, the deep conversations, well they did that even as friends. Even when they first started dating Steve wanted to show her the best time ever so they went to fancy dinners and picnics on the beach. But she never told him that she was not the kind of girl who wants fancy things. She would rather stay at home and watch a movie or train together. She always found those moments, the little things, the best things in the world.

She liked when she watched him fall asleep. Or watching him explain missions. Or even was shaving. She knew those weren't dates but they were what she liked. And if she told him that she didn't like his all-out romantic dates it would hurt his feelings. And that was the last thing that she wanted to do. She hated, absolutely hated to see him frown.

Later that day, there was a knock on the door that startled her. At this point, it was now eight o clock and she had ordered food because she figured he wasn't coming. So she went to grab her wallet to pay and headed for the door.

"Did someone order Margherita Pizza?" She couldn't help but smile when she opened the door. There with a small smirk on his face was her man with her food. What more could she ask for?

"You came." She smiled.

"I came." He answered back. "Sorry it took me so long I had to find the hotel and I took a wrong turn. And when I got here the pizza man was here and I was trying to get the pizza from the pizza guy so I could bring it up to you because I thought that it would be cute...... Was it cute?" He asked her very nervously.

"It's very cute." She answered. She had her head on the door and held it staring into his blue eyes with a small smile.

"Are you gonna keep me standing here or can I come in?" He asked. Natasha bit her lip looking at him. Nothing is gonna happen. Not yet anyway.

"I don't usually let pizza delivery boys in." She smirked.

"Well, then I guess you don't get this Pizza." He teased. "I mean I did pay for it downstairs sooo." Natasha hadn't eaten all day so she was starving and when Steve opened up the pizza the smell was driving her insane. "Can you smell that? It is a shame if this goes to waste." He said. Natasha was shaking her head in annoyance.

"You are despicable." She said. Steve only smiled as Natasha moved out of the way to let him inside.

As predicted nothing happened. Nothing. In fact, they ate pizza as Steve told her about his two weeks without him. Things were certainly happening back home. Sam was given the shield when Steve left.

"You handed over your shield? I thought you weren't done." She said looking at him confused.

"Well, the woman I love is retiring. I thought I would go along with her and travel the world." He said. They were both laying down on the bed, and Steve moved so he was propped up on his elbow looking at her. "Besides I think I have had more than enough action for one lifetime."

"So what are you going to do now?" She asked as he smiled at her. He took the risk of reaching out for her hand.

"I gonna roll with the punches. I am not longer going to punch back. I am going to take the next step in my life. You just happen to be in the direction I wanna go in. So maybe if you are willing. I would love for you to join me."

"Like what? Two friends traveling the world together? In search of new and exciting things?" She mocked.

"Well yes, but I don't think friends is the right word for it." He smiled. Natasha fought back her smile as she watched him. Even after everything that has happened at this moment, she couldn't be happier. She loved him. She was ready to go with him. wherever life takes them both.

"I don't know Rogers. I haven't been asked properly." She said with a teasing look on her face.

"Fine. I will shout it out to the world. I will ask you in a whisper. I will write you a note. Whatever you ask I will do it. As long as I get to be with you."

"Well, I am waiting." She said. Steve smiled and sat up.

"Will you Natasha Romanoff do me the honor of going out with me and discover this crazy world we live in with me?" He asked nervousness laced his words.

"I hate to say that this doesn't match your plan. You know on the effle tower." She said. Steve let out a small chuckle.

"Well, I know you hate big gestures. You only go through them for me. So I figured I ask in something more your speed. So what do you say? Shall we explore this world? Together." She sat there thinking for a moment. She looked into his baby blue eyes and smiled. She knew her answer. She didn't even need to think about it.

"Yeah, Steve Grant Rogers I will explore this messed up world with you."

Steve looked at her and then at her lips. He said nothing would happen but it was just so tempting. He didn't know how far along they were. But when he looked into her eyes he saw her moving forward. She had a smile on her face and happiness in her eyes. She laced her lips with his. He was shocked but kissed back.

It was a small loving kiss but for the two broken-hearted lovers it was everything. They knew that as long as they had each other the world can through planets at them and they would still be with each other.

But what else happened in Italy? What happened after? Where do the two heroes lie now? Well that's a story for another time.