A/N- The reader is around twenty just to clarify. No creepy age gaps I swear. 😂 Also, one minor curse word.

Chewing a wad of light pink bubble gum thoughtfully, Y/n watched Steve's large form pace back and forth. Now distracted from the pages of her favorite novel.

"Better sit down babe, before you get tired!" She smirked, enjoying his reaction to the new nickname.

"I'm fine, thank you." He said with a light confused blush.

One playfull eyeroll later Y/n returned her attention to the book sitting in her lap. Though her thoughts fluttered back to the man pacing across the room every now and again.

Engrossed in the carefully worded text she didn't notice the sound of a chair being dragged across the ground near her.

"What are you reading?" Steve asked, his eyes never leaving her hands as the book closed on one thoughtfully placed finger marking the page.

Y/n's e/c eyes met his before answering. "Oh, um, (book of choice)."

Steve's mouth briefly formed the letter 'O' before he looked away; unsure of what to say next. Nervously he sat with his hands on his knees, sneaking occasional glances at the reading girl. Only the clearing of a throat pulled the two from their individual trances.

"Woah. It's pretty awkward in here!" Tony said. "Hell, I could cut the tension with a knife!"

The older man stared at the two,  flashing his signature smile.

"Not amused, Stark." Y/n said, clearly irritated by his usual antics.

He put his hands up, feigning defeat. "Oh my, whatever will I do?"

The girl's voice piped up again, "How about you stop talking and let me read?".

With a chuckle ending in a sigh Tony turned away from the awkward pair. "Just kiss her to break the tension Capsicle. I think she'll like it." He said, wiggling his eyebrows.

Y/n's face had turned a fairly light shade of pink. "Go away Stark!"

With one last smug grin, Tony turned in his heel and left the room. Leaving Cap and Y/n completely alone. Completely awkward.

"What did he mean when he said you'd like being kissed?" Steve asked, sitting up in his chair.

Cue the eyeroll. "You know what he meant. Stop playing dumb." Y/n quipped, still skimming the pages of (book of choice).

Steve looked at his shoes, desperately thinking of what to say next. Clearing his throat, he began to speak. "I'd like it." His sudden confidence was so unlike his usual self he nervously spat words. "I-I mean if it was okay with you. I'm not trying to-"

She cut him off, now closing her book. "I think I'd like it."

Steve looked at Y/n, watching as blew and popped light pink bubbles in her gum. She seemed to be teasing him. The light pink color of her lips and gum stood out softly on her s/c flesh as she kept her gaze on Steve. The blond male sat silently trying to figure out what Y/n wanted him to say. Or do.

"I-I..." Steve stuttered.

In one swift motion (and eye roll) Y/n got off her chair, and sat on the table. Squarely in front of Steve.

"You don't need to talk so much silly." She said with a giggle.

Steve's face flushed as she placed her hand on his knee. "I already said I'd like being kissed. What are you waiting for?"

Never having much experience at these types of things Steve sat there, staring into her e/c orbs as she searched his face.

"I-I don't know?" Steve finally stuttered out.

"Exactly." Y/n said as she moved closer to the man's face.

Now getting the idea, Steve leaned in and met her soft lips. Just as her arms wrapped around his neck, a voice pulled the two away from their embrace.

"YES, FINALLY! CLINT? WHERE IS MY TWENTY BUCKS?" Tony yelled at the couple, still tangled in each other's arms; faces inches apart.