...Why is school so hard? Oh my God, I want to graduate soon

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Y/N's POV

It was your day off today, you just got up, took a shower and was getting ready to go out.

-Hey Sarah-You shouted and she came- Did you see my hair pin?

-No.-She answered lifting her shoulders.

-Weird.

You started looking under your stuff, then below your bed and found something different there.

-What is this?-You pulled it out, it was a small box, full of mementos.-I totally forgot about this...

You looked through the stuff, some old, musty letters, as you took the objects from inside the dust flied in the air, making you cough a little.

You continued looking, totally forgetting of what you had to do that day, then grabbed an old watch inside.

-This was from dad...-You talked to yourself thinking.

You turned around the piece and saw something old written, but it was hard to see, you came closer, forced your eyes to understand:

"Unsere Zeit wird kommen"

What language was that? You couldn't understand exactly.
You put the watch aside searched the other stuff, a note this time:

"Irmak

amacımızı unutma. Başarısız olsa bile. üç başlı yılanı selamla. sonuna kadar."

That one looked like in another language, but that's not what was interesting though, the name who signed was.

-"Mark" that's my father...-You said.

You didn't know your father spoke other languages, actually you didn't know much about him at all. And the last time you saw him it was like you were two strangers to each other. You wondered what was written there...Who was Irmak...

-Y/N!-Sarah came again interrupting your thoughts- Can you ask Mrs.Ginger to give me some cookies too?

You quickly put all the stuff back in its place, leaving just the watch on the bed.

-I'll try-You replied to her getting ready to leave.

You didn't like your father, well you didn't hate, but you never liked the fact that he abandoned you. That was enough for you to don't have a good relationship.

But still, it was nice to have a memory from him. You put the watch on, incredibly when you positioned it, the object started working.

You took another look at your clothes and left.

You were walking through the streets but had a strange feeling.

You turned around to look at your back but nothing. You continued walking.

It was like you could feel a presence there.

You turned around all of sudden:

-GET OUT OF THERE OR I'LL CALL THE POLICE!-You yelled even though inside you were scared.

For your surprise, the person got out from behind a wall and standed their arms saying to don't hurt them.

It was Steve.

-Woah! Calm down! It's just me!-He told you.

-What are you doing here?-You gasped.

-I uh....-He stammered nervous- Just passing by.

-Next to my house?-You were still suspicious.

-Oh...I didn't even realize...

You got close to him and looked into his eyes:

-Steve you're a terrible liar. Say the truth.

He thought for a moment. Still quiet. Then answered:

-I wanted to see you...

-Me? Why?

-I...-He tried to talk- Missed you?

You stepped back confused,why would he miss you? Well you were friends but...Like all of sudden miss you?

-Well you saw me now.-You said.

-Yeah...-He looked around.

-You can go now.

He lifted his eyebrows surprised.

-Where are you going?-He asked.

-Why do you want to know?

-Can I go with you?

You stared at him like you couldn't believe his words. He continued looking at you, with puppy eyes. You couldn't say no.

-Alright.-You rolled your eyes.

You continued walking, now with Steve by your side.

-Hey Y/N!-A kid came, it was Daisy Drew.

-Hey little Daisy!-You greeted her.

-Is Sarah at the bakery?

-Yes she is.

-Thanks!-And she ran.

You continued going further to your destiny.

-Y/N!-Another person said

-Hello Mr.Jackson!-You replied.

-Good weather today isn't it? Have a good day!

-Great! You too!

And you continued walking, Steve just stayed quiet observing ypu talking with all the neighbors around the block.

-Yo, Y/N! How u doin'?

-Yo Brandon! Good and you?

-it's chim!

After some time Steve finally talked:

-You really have a good relationship with the people here.

-Yeah, I mean, I live here for years, seeing them every single day. It has always been like this.-You stopped suddenly, and put a hand in front of his chest to make him stop. At the same a man walking with three dogs passed- See? Always the same.

-Impressive-He chuckled.

-We arrived.-You finally got to your destiny.

-Where exactly?

-The local market.

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You handled him one shopping basket and you took another, while you at the same time took your list from the poocket.

-What?-You said as Steve stared- You said you wanted to come so help.

-Aight.-He answered.

You walked through the aisles putting some products on Steve's basket, without talking much.

You stopped to calculate the value of something when he leaned next to ypu to read what was on the list.

Of course, you almost jumped when you turned to see Steve, just some inches from your face, speacially when you were face to face him, enough distance for a kiss.

He stepped back, his face red, and started searchimg something on the shelves to avoid more embarrassment.

Your heartbeat wasn't normal, faster than usual, you tried to calm yourself, there was no such reason to react like that.

Lollipop by the Chordettes playing

Steve snekaed again to look at the list, seeing his dedication to it you showed him.

-You buy so many sweets-He lectured.

-It's my list.-You replied irritated, seeing a box of cookies nearby and putting in the basket while looking at him.

You walked ahead leaving him behind.

-Just saying it's not good for you.-He insisted while looking through some fruits nearby.

-I know grandpa-You teased him.-Now get your hands out of those oranges.

He smirked, putting the oranges in plastic bags and then at his basket.

-You are so stubborn-You complained.

-I know, I should be called Captain Stubborn.-He replied shakin the shopping basket in front of you.

You were now looking through hygiene products. You were in doubt of what shampoo you should buy.

Steve noticed you and grabbed two bottles in the shelf.

-I use this one-He answered.

You looked at his silky-smooth hair, it was indeed better than yours, you nodded and put it on the basket.

-What's next?-He asked excited for shopping.

-Uh...-You tried to read your own messy writting- Oh, rice, but-You looked at the high shelf- It's far. I should call someone--

Without saying anything further Steve, just standed his hair in the air and lsnded the rice in your hands.

-Is this the right brand?-He simply asked.

-Y-Yeah...Thanks-You answered admired.

-Fre samples!-A woman said next little counter- You two! The couple! Come here and try!

You turned around to look if she was talking with other people but it wasn't, the "couple" was you and Steve.

You came to the woman, she gave you a sample of ham in a stick. Salty but not too much. Even though you were not buying that.

-Thanks... But we are not a couple-You answered giving an awkward smile.

-Really? You look like one! Silly me!-She chuckled.

You got out of there, you just looked in Steve in silenece, he didn't say a thing about being called couple...Maybe he just didn't hear. Probably that.

-Look who showed up-A woman voice said, coming to you, making a loud noise in her heels was Mary Thrill.

Mary Thrill is a karen from the neighbourhood. Actually she called herself the "President of the Neighbourhood Comittee" an idiot clib she made for her and her fancy-shmancy friends.

You didn't have a good relationship with her, maybe she was the only one there who you wouldn't get along no matter what. And you had reasons for that. She wasn't rich, but acted like a milionaire, her daugher, Melissa, was a bully at school who pranked on Sarah mutiple times, maybe the evil ran through blood.

-Mary, hello-You replied attempting to give a fake smile.

-I see you are fashionable as always...-She looked disgusted at your outfit, like she could tell you what to wear- And who is this....?-She slided her eyes through Steve's body, like a predator staring at their prey.

-Steve.-You just answered. You didn't want to give her more informations.

-I've never seen you here- She completely ignored you and turned to him- Are you knew? Where do you live?

Her sided ladies, Kat and Joanne just stayed there, like supporying actors agreeing with evrything she says.

-He's not from here.-You asnwered and she looked anmoyed at you.

-You keep answering for him Y/N...What are you? His girlfriend? Oh no, you date that weirdo...What was his name? Jucky? The one who came to the market and keot staring at the plums.-She started mocking you.

-His name is Bucky. And we don't date anymore.-You said painfully.

-Ha-She gave that stupid laugh of hers- Not even he wanted you isn't it Y/N? Him, and that other guy, the criminal, Eric.-She pronounced every single word like she made a speech.

-Wha--You were about to say something but Steve interrupted.

-Don't say that to her.-He said fiercely, Mary stared surprised.

-Oh he talks. Cutie I'm just saying the truth, please don't get in the middle of this.-She called him off.

-That's not the truth. Anyone would be lucky to date Y/N.-He said, your heart got weird again.- You don't know what you're talking about.

-And you know? What relationship you have with her?-She smirked conceited.

-I'm her boyfriend-Steve grabbed your hand.

You felt your face burn, you quickly glanced at him, he smiled and you almost fell.

-Her...Her what?-Mary asked still schocked.

-Wow...-Joanne said amused in the back.

-You heard it. Now if you excuse me, we need to heas to the cashier, I promised this stubborn lady I was paying for her today-He chuckled winking at you, then just dragged you both out of there.

At the cashier you payed.

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-Why did you do that?-You finally broke the silence as you walked through the sidewalks.

-Do what?

-Said you were my boyfriend.

-Ah-He realized- To defend you.

-You didn't need to.

-But I wanted to.

Why did he say those things? Why did he have to be so sweet? No one could be like that. It was impossible.

-Well....Thanks...It was good seeing Mary angry-You smirked.

-She deserved it.-He smiled at you back.-Oh by the way, she met Bucky?

-Kind of...-You tried to tell the story- That time Bucky was living with me, he came to the market too, but didn't talk with anyone, he didn't want to.

-That's very like him.

-Yeah...

Surprsingly talking about Bucky wasn't weird anymore. It was like you both talked about something that happened a long time ago, and that it didn't hurt you anymore.

And it was right, it didn't hurt, you just kept the good memories.

You were next to Mrs.Ginger's house now.

-We are going to meet a friend of mine, I promised her I was visiting today.-You explained.

-Do you want me to leave?-He asked.

-No, no. Just...Just be yourself alright?

You walked through the path of stones and knocked at the door.

The air was kind of chilly, the sun getting weaker in the sky, it was probably going to rain. After some minutes the door opened.

-Y/N dear!-Mrs.Ginger said happy giving you a hug, but then saw Steve by your side, stared at him for a long time, her face serious like a stone.

-Steve Rogers, it's a pleasure to finally meet you Mrs.Ginger-He standed a hand to her.

She didn't move ofr some solid seconds, then smiled and shaked strongly his hand with enthusiasm.

-I can't believe! Captain America in my house! Come in, come in.

She entered first, you glanced at Steve, who sighed relieved, you gave a short laugh and entered with him.

He put the bags where Mrs.Ginger indicated and sat on the sofa with you, while she was at the kitchen.

Steve looked amused through the decoration, giving some smiles from time to time like he recognised something.

Mrs.Ginger came back, with a little bag of cookies giving to you.

-Thank you, Sarah will be so happy-You answered.

-I separated some for you too.-She winked, then going again to the kitchen coming back with a tray with tea and cups.

She sit slowly in her armchair and grabbed a cup, took and turned to you both:

-Well I must say that I'm surprised but glad at the same time.-She smiled.- It's an honor to receibe you here,Captain.

-Thank you-He answered kindly.

-But I must ask, how are you still so young? I've been your fan since I was a teen and look at me now!-She gave a sweet laugh.

-Oh, that's a long story, but basically I was frozen for 80 years.

-Oh my! Warm up dear, drink some tea-She handled him a teacup, steve nodded thanking her and accepting it.- How do you know my little Y/N?

-Oh...From work.-You answered.

-I see...Are you two dating?-She asked and you choked almost spitting tea, Steve chuckled.

-N-No! Mrs.Ginger!-You complained.-Why everybody is asking this today?

-You look good together. Maybe you should consider-

-Don't say that--

-Y/N for sure is an incredible woman, but for now we are just friends.-Steve answered.

-I like the fact that he said "for now"-She teased you again, you rolled your eyes.

-I must say, you have a beautiful house.-He complimented.

-Oh, thank you! Except from you and Y/N everybody says that it's just old junk!

-How can they say that? Look at that wallpaper, only the most prestiogious houses had something like that in my time!

-In your time-You joked and took a sip of tea.

-I agree,things don't have a good quality and taste as before-She said.

-Is that a Frank Sinatra's vinyl?-He asked impressed.

-The one and only, gained from a friend a looong time ago.

-Amazing, I still don't know how people listen to music nowadays, these phones-He said like it was a species of some sort of plant- Are so hard to use.

-Definetly!-She hold his hand and they laughed.

-Whenever I try to call Y/N I send her a picture!-She said and Steve leaned back laughing hard.

They continued talking about the old times, you felt like a fish out of watee but still, it was nice he was talking ao free with someone, he felt understood. Maybe you should've brought Bucky to meet Mrs.Ginger too, he would have had a good time.

After a while you stopped the gossipers and said you needed to go.

Steve grabbed the bags and you headed to the door.

-It was so nice to meet you!-Mrs.Ginger said- Please Y/N bring him more often, or just marry him instead!-She joked.

-Oh God Mrs.Ginger-You complained.

-I enjoed meeting you too Mrs.Ginger, let's talk often.-Steve replied.

And you both left.

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-She really liked you-You said as you were going home.

-She's a very talktive lady.-He answered.

-Just with people she likes.-He smiled.

-I liked going out today, market, friendly lady...

-It went surprinsgly well.-You agreed.

-We should do this more.

-Whenever I need to grab something in a higher shelf I'll invite you- He laughed- But now seriously, yeah, this was very nice.

You were now in front of the bakery.

You kept staring at each other for a moment, silly smiling at each other, oblivious to your surroundings.

A moto passed making noise and you woke up from that trance.

-I-I should go now-You said taking the bags from him, slighlty brushing your hand at his skin, a eletric touch giving you chills.

-I-I'll head home too. Have a good day Y/N.

-You too.

You left to enter the bakery, then turning to see him one more time, the funny thing was that he did the same, you both laughed and this time you didn't turn entering the store.

-Why are you like that?-Manuel asked laughing.

-Like what?-You asked.

-Smiling like a child.

-Am I?-You opened the front camera, he was right, you smiled cheek to cheek and had a pink color in your skin blushing.

-Was that Mr.Rogers leaving?-Manuel made a malicious face.

-Shut up-You said laughing and going upstairs.