Setting: after TWS

The first time you met Steve Rogers, he was being licked to death by a puppy named Zeus. You never thought you'd be the one to save the Captain America, but it seemed as if that was exactly what was happening.

"I'm sorry!" You laughed, pulling on Zeus's leash.

Steve shook his head, his eyes closed and nose crinkled as the puppy licked his cheek one last time. He stood up, wiping his face with the sleeve of his navy blue hoodie.

"It's okay." He opened his eyes, immediately clearing his throat.

You were beautiful. Absolutely stunning in his eyes.

"Are you thinking of adopting today?" You asked, a polite smile on your face as you gained control of the pit-bull pup.

Really, you were just trying not to drool like one of the dogs in the cages on either side of the hall. This man was hands down the most handsome man you'd ever laid eyes on.

"I'm afraid not," he frowned, though it was hard to frown in your presence, "I don't really have time to take care of a dog."

"Well, that's a shame. Zeus here really likes you." You smiled. After all, it was your job to try to find all the dogs a home.

I really like you, too. Take me home, you thought.

Steve chuckled, his blue eyes glancing at the puppy before looking back up at you, "I'm Steve." He held out his hand for you to shake.

"(Y/n)," you shook it kindly. "You wanna know what I think, Steve?" You asked, petting Zeus on the head as you spoke.

"What's that?"

"I don't think you came here just to look. I think you really want a puppy." You smirked.

"Well," Steve shrugged, "I guess so, but I'm not home very often. I don't think I would be a very good pet owner."

"You don't have a girlfriend who could look after him while you're gone?" You asked, the pinkish tint in your cheeks telling Steve exactly what you were doing.

Steve glanced down, a sheepish smile on his face. He knew now that you were flirting with him, but he hadn't flirted with anyone in...well, forever. Even when Peggy was around, he didn't know how to speak to women.

"No, no girlfriend." He chuckled dryly, his own cheeks now a shade of red.

"Well, you know, you could always take Zeus, here, home for a few days to try it out. If you really don't have the time, you can bring him back." You smiled, handing Steve the leash. "Of course, I would have to do a home visit. You know, to make sure he's being cared for as he should."

Steve looked up at you again, chewing on his lip nervously.

"Alright," Steve finally caved.

How could he not? You were a beautiful girl who practically admitted you wanted to see him again and boy, did he want to see you again, too.