Steve

We step off of the quinjet, heading to the H.Y.D.R.A. base next to Tori. She was ordered to help with the first part of clearing it, then start her own mission. She nervously plays with her hands, not knowing what to do.
"Hey," I say, putting an arm around her waist. "It's okay."
"I know," Tori retorts softly. "I'm just trying to figure out how to manipulate him."
"Just don't do anything stupid," I giggle.
"That's what I'm afraid of," she mumbles. "My last assassination missions were very specific. I'm scared that this one is going to end up being in the same category."
"It's okay," I coo. "We'll be together at the end of the day."
"Yeah, you're right."
"C'mon, you two!" Tony shouts from a few yards ahead of us.
We step into the building, which has been taken over by a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. This makes it easier for us to find help when we need it. They direct us to a tunnel which leads to the base. It is a small office building, nothing much.
I'm not paying attention to the agent's orders, which doesn't affect me. The others take out a few H.Y.D.R.A. agents when we first walk in, but I stare at the floor. By the time we reach the core of the base, I am helping.
"Cap, I need you." Tony says through my earpiece.
I go to Tony, who is in his suit, and make the horde of agents disappear. Everyone after that handles everything by themselves, not needing any help. Tori and I work together, she tossing my shield back to me and me barking orders.
Tori seems to not be fighting as much as she used to, almost as if she were weak. Her eyes are puffy and red, trying to stay open.
"Tori, please stop fighting," I say loud enough so that she can hear me over the chaos.
"No, no," she says, catching her collapsing body on the wall. "I'm okay."
I scoop her up into my arms bridal style and take her out of the fighting. She refuses to relax, even though her eyes are beginning to tint blue.
"Tori, your eyes are turning blue again," I say. "You need to relax."
"No, Steve, you are so overprotective," she responds. "I'm okay."
"Please," I beg.
"Fine," she sighs, pecking my lips. "Be careful."
"I will," I promise her. "You do the same."
She keeps her hand on her gun as I walk out. I throw my shield at the last agent, knocking him to the ground. Everyone pants lightly, standing still in their spots. I turn around, seeing Tori standing in the doorway.
"No, you should be resting," I scowl, rushing toward her.
"I'm okay," she says. "I just needed to let out some ice. So, be careful in the hallway."
Everyone giggles and starts to leave the base.

•••

"Bye, Steve," Tori says, wrapping her arms around me. "I'll be back in a few hours."
She wears a red lace dress that stops at her knees. The three quarter sleeves show her small bracelets and tan skin. Her curled brunette hair flows perfectly down her back. Her lips are coated with red lipstick which matches the small wallet-like accessory that she holds by her side.
     She is gorgeous. However, her eyes are sad. I smile at her, trying to put as much happiness in it as possible.
     "Please let me know if you need me," I say. "Just give me a call."
     "Since when did you learn to use that new phone of yours?" she asks, lightly punching my shoulder.
     "I would ask Tony that question," I respond.
     "A few weeks ago," Tony shouts from the hallway.
     He wears a tuxedo, as if he were going to the party with her.
     "Now, come along," he says, locking his arm in his sister's. "I'm your chauffeur."
     "Okay,"
     "Wait," I exclaim.
     I take a few steps to Tori, then kiss her nose. She crinkles it, making me laugh.
     "Please be careful," I say.
     "I will," she whispers. "I love you."
     "I love you too."
     "Now, let's go!" Tony booms.
     Once the two are out of the quinjet and they are about to walk into the building that surrounds the landing area, Tony gives me a thumbs up. I nod and rush to my room to put on a tux.