''This Is Goodbye For Now.''
*In The Avengers Team Room*
''J.A.R.V.I.S. bring up the profile on Thanos.'' Tony told the A.I.
''As you wish, Sir.'' J.A.R.V.I.S. replied.
The Avengers were surrounding a circular table with Nick Fury pacing around the table, explaining various aspects of the battle and viewing different graphics JARVIS threw on the surrounding screens.
Steve thought constantly about leaving Anna. Anna was the one who understood him and taught him most things in his life. Such as modern technology, Television, cell phones and even the Avengers communication devices.
Adeen was one of the first teammates he really connected with; they had just about nothing, hardly anything in common. However, she provided help with anything when he needed; she is an excellent comforter and made him laugh.
Steve let out a frustrated puff of air and ran his hand through his hair, attempting to bring himself to focus.
''Steve, you alright?'' Natasha asked from beside him. ''You seem a little...distracted...''
''I am, it's just, it really wasn't that long since Loki and I'm really worried about Anna..'' Steve replied trying to keep his voice low, to avoid interrupting the rest of the team.
''Hey, I'm sure Adeen will take excellent care of her while we're on the helicarrier, and besides, you can video chat with her while were away if you're available...'' Natasha explained.
''...Okay...'' said Steve, hesitant.
The team returned to strategizing their approach, then Fury took over.
''I think were gonna wrap it up here...'' He said clasping his hand together. ''I'm gonna let you guys have these last 3 hours to yourselves, say goodbye to Adeen and Anna...'' He said, looking directly at Steve.
Steve was embarrassed; for Fury saw his distance during the meeting...he started thinking about Anna, and what he was going to do in these small three hours.
Perfect timing for a private piano concert.
Steve loved the fact that Anna could sing, play the piano and the guitar. He adored her voice, it was smooth, and her falsetto was gorgeous.
Steve wondered his way around the towers, looking for Anna. He finally found her walking around the hallways, with her headphones over her head wearing a t-shirt, beanie and some colored jeans.
Anna was singing softly to the various The Script, The Beatles and The Fray songs that found its way across her headphones.
Steve decided to be cruel and surprise her when she was distracted by her music, it was pretty loud, he could hear the simple bum, bum, bum bum. He approached her and wrapped his arms around her picking her up and throwing her over his shoulder. Steve made his way to the music room Tony said aside just for Anna and Adeen. It was a gorgeous, open, plain, simple room. It was painted white and one wall lined with windows stretching from ceiling to floor. (Think John Lennon's ''Imagine'')
Anna was kicking here feet screaming at Steve to put her down and she constantly asked him where he was taking her.
They finally reached the room and he placed her down on the ground and Anna stumbled, regaining her balance from increased blood to her head. She breathed a deep sigh of relief, this was her second home, and she loved it here. She turned to the music room when she was stressed, depressed or just needed her fill. Anna walked around the familiar room while Steve sat down at the piano bench. Anna went to closet and found her favorite white acoustic guitar. She walked around the room playing the chords to ''Smoke On The Water'', by Deep Purple. That was one of the first songs she learned how to play and Steve chuckled when she first started playing the chords, for he new the familiar tune would bring her to rest about the situation.
''Anna, come sit next to me, please.'' Steve said patting the spot next to him on the piano bench.
Anna followed him and sat next to him, something obviously on her mind, but not coming out of her lips. She stared down at the black and white keys in front of her. Steve lifted her chin with one finger, forcing Anna to look into the super-soldier's big, icy blue eyes.
''As you probably know, I'm leaving again.'' Steve started.
Anna gave him a slight nod in response.
''I have three hours to spend with you and the team leisurely before I leave.''
''Alright. What are we doing down here then?'' Anna asked.
''I wanted to hear you sing and play..'' Steve said, looking into Anna's hazel eyes.
''..Are you sure...?'' Anna asked, nervous because this was the last time she was going to see him for at least three weeks, there was a cagillion other things they could be doing.
''Yes.'' Steve said, nodding in approval.
''Okay, what do you want me to play..?'' Anna curiously asked.
Steve moved around to the rack of sheet music in the corner, near the professional recording studio. He pulled out "Something'' By The Beatles. He set the piece in front of Anna on the stand.
Anna flipped the page open and her fingers started floating across the keys, playing out melodies and harmonies. Anna started to sing when it was time.
'' Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she woos me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
somewhere in her smile she knows
That I don't need no other lover
Something in her style that shows me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
You're asking me, will my love grow?
I don't know, I don't know
You stick around now it may show
I don't know, I don't know
Something in the way she knows
And all I have to do is think of her
Something in the things she shows me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how''
Anna finished and received a reply from Steve and Clint. She didn't even realize Clint had found his way here. But then again, her mind was stuck in the music. Distant from the world, Anna found herself blushing when welcomed back to reality.
''That was awesome Ann..'' Clint said, using his nickname for her.
''I agree, simply beautiful.'' Steve said, kissing Anna on the cheek.
''Ohh..kayy...lovebirds.'' Clint said, moving away from the couple.
Anna giggled at Clint's usual sarcastic response.
Steve and Anna spent the nest hour and a half in the music room. Goofing about and playing various songs. Steve even joined in on ''Let It Be'', well...attempted.
Anna and Steve both felt a buzzing from their pockets. They both pulled out the Avengers communication devices simultaneously. J.A.R.V.I.S.'s robotic, monotone voice came across the card.
''Mr. Stark has notified me of a team dinner in the main dining hall. Report immediately.''
Steve and Anna looked at each other and shared a quick kiss before heading upstairs.
Thor, Natasha, Clint, Tony, Bruce, Adeen, Anna, Steve and Tony were all arranged around the square table. No Pepper, Fury, Coulson to disrupt anything with any business matters. The team was all enjoying themselves, goofing around being The Avengers outside of the suits.
The next half hour was filled with tears, laughter and hugs and kisses shared between Bruce and Adeen and Anna and Steve.
Anna and Steve were standing outside with the rest of the team, before the helicarrier.
''Steve..I'm gonna miss you.'' Anna said, looking up at her super soldier.
''Anna, I'm gonna miss you more than you can imagine.'' Steve promised.
'' Just when you have free time, ask one of the guys to help you set up a video chat. Adeen and I will be here, just hanging out and taking care of various business things with Pepper and occasionally housekeeping stuff. I'll keep your room clean, I promise.'' Anna swore.
Anna broke down into soft tears and Steve embraced her firmly.
''Anna, you're fine. Ill video chat you, with Bruce or Tony or one of the more technologically advanced people...'' Steve trailed off.
Anna giggled, then nodded. Wiping the tears from her eyes she said, ''I love you, Steve. I really do.''
''No, you know what, I think I love you more.'' Steve said
''Are we really gonna do this?'' Anna asked, sounding like a child.
''Indeed we are.'' Steve goofed about.
''Alright! It's ON! I LOVE YOU WAY MORE!'' The rest of the team looked at the two like they were crazy then laughed. Anna gave a cheek wave, slightly embarrassed.
Steve laughed then the two shared a passionate kiss, the last one they'll share for weeks.
''Ill have my card with me, so send me messages if you need to.'' Anna said, almost like a concerned mother.
''Okay, Mom.'' Steve said.
Anna rolls her eyes then hugs him tight, whimpering in Steve's ear, ''This Is Goodbye, but only for now.''
Anna moved on to hug the rest of her teammates then gave Steve one last quick peck on the lips before he left. The Avengers boarded the helicarrier and waved from the plane before it lifted off and became invisible.
Adeen and Anna stayed behind, watching the sky as the helicarrier fled before their eyes.
Adeen said to Anna, '' Can you believe that were not gonna see them for weeks?''
''No but, we can make it.'' Anna replied.
''Yes, yes we can, we have each other, Pepper, music and video chat.''
''Mhm.'' Anna said, stuffing her hands in her pockets then moving inside to Stark towers.
''This Is Goodbye, For Now.'' Anna murmured to herself. Her last words stuck in her mind like pins.
It was about 7:30 and it was dark, So Anna moved to the screening room and turned on season 5 of Doctor Who, her favorite show. Desperate for a distraction she laughed, and shortly fell asleep.
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