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for @asgardianhammer | Steve & Thor

Things were quiet in a way they rarely were anymore. It wasn't peaceful. More … empty. Steve stood on one of the overlook balconies, palms resting flat on the cold rail, watching the city lights pulse below. It looked alive from up here, unaware of the way loss still hung in his bones like wet cloth he couldn’t peel off.

He didn’t turn when he heard the heavy footsteps behind him.

❝I've never felt more alone.❞ His voice quiet and raw around the edges. He laughed under his breath, but it wasn’t exactly amused. It was small, human, tired. ❝It's funny. I can stand in a room full of people and always feel like ... the odd man out.❞

He finally looked over his shoulder at Thor. ❝You ever feel like that?❞ He asked softly. ❝Like the world keeps running and you just … stay still?❞

He shifted to give Thor room beside him, like he had no doubt the god would take it.

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starter for @asgardianhammer | Steve & Thor

The salty breeze carried the faint sounds of voices, laughter, and the occasional clinking of metal echoed softly as New Asgard's people thrived. Steve glanced up as Thor approached, offering a small, knowing smile and wave. ❝Wasn't sure if I'd find you standing still long enough to say hello.❞ He nodded toward the sea. ❝I guess even gods need a place to breathe.❞

His expression became slightly more serious, brows furrowed slightly. ❝I've seen enough war to know when peace is lying. Maybe something’s stirring again, and I can feel it. I thought maybe the universe was telling me to check in.❞

But Steve grinned wider this time. ❝Or maybe I just missed an old friend.❞

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@worthystill asked for any shippy thing! 💌 | Steve & Thor

❝Nat said — ❞ Steve stopped, bottom lip worrying between his teeth and hand rubbing at the back of his neck. He felt silly even bringing this up. For one thing, he said she said was very much what you did in high school, right? It felt like being a silly teenager.

But then again, wasn't that kind of what liking someone felt like anyway? Gave you butterflies and made you feel warm inside.

Steve hated to admit that maybe, just maybe, he had been having those kinds of feelings about a team mate. God, that was like ... vaguely inappropriate, wasn't it? Steve had always admired strength. But Thor was something else entirely. When Thor laughed at something small, his head tipped back, golden hair catching the light. The sound rolled through his chest and Steve felt it in his own ribs. Yes, Thor was a storm just barely leashed, but this man carried weight in his heart, and that only deepened Steve’s admiration.

He opened his mouth to speak again, but his cheeks filled with a light pink flush. ❝She said that you have crush on me.❞ He didn't let the weight of it stay there for too long, just kept talking. ❝She's been messing with me about dating for so long. Crush sounds so ... juvenile. I'm sorry.❞ He said with a quiet, nervous laugh.

He was silent for a beat, but looked up at Thor, maybe a little more vulnerable than he had ever before. ❝But I wanted to check if she was right. Just in case.❞

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starter for @witchoflegends | Steve Rogers & Stephen Strange

The TVA was still after him. Again. Steve didn’t know how they tracked him down, but somehow, their eyes were always on him. The only thing he could rely on was moving fast and staying one step ahead. So he ran.

Just as he thought he had shaken them off, he ran into him. Stephen Strange.

Steve froze, eyes locking for half a second. ❝You’ve got to be kidding me.❞ He muttered under his breath, instinctively shifting into a defensive stance. He wasn’t exactly thrilled to find out he wasn’t alone in this mess. ❝Tell me you didn’t just pop in here to make my day worse.❞

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starter for @70yearsofwinter | Steve & Bucky

❝Brooklyn’s louder now.❞ Steve said, not really a complaint, more of an observation. He huffs a quiet laugh, then finally turned to face Bucky.

He paused, maybe a little longer than necessary. ❝I tried to keep my head down, let the world figure itself out without me, but that didn’t sit right.❞ He shook his head, eyes flickering down toward the ground as he tried to find the words. ❝I’ve been catching up on everything. Sam told me you’ve been trying to … find your way again. I know that path, Buck. It’s not straight. It’s never been for guys like us.❞

He offered Bucky a small smile. ❝But I didn’t call you here for a mission or anything like that. I just wanted to talk. Just us, ya know?❞

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STARTER for @fcllederage from Steve Rogers 💥

Steve was grateful that he had allowed his friend to talk him into coming to the show that night. He had argued with Natasha Romanoff about this particular trip, but she had said, It's not a strip club, Steve, it's a cabaret. And besides, no one's going to be looking at you. Even though Steve was stubborn, and Natasha was worse, so he had agreed to go. Steve had snuck into plenty of places when he was younger, but never a show like this. He was surprised how much fun he was having.

Afterward, Natasha was talking to some other people, which left him to wonder around on his own. He was on the way to the bar to get a drink instead of waiting around at the table. Steve couldn't really get drunk, but still. You go out, you drink.

While he was up on the floor, he caught eyes with someone he was passing by. He recognized her from the show, and he smiled at her. He almost didn't say anything, but then, ❝You're one of the hosts, right? That was really something. You were great, and I liked your act too. I'm um, grabbing a drink. I would buy you a drink, but I'm sure someone already has?❞

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starter for @magikldreams | Steve & Natasha 💥

Steve leaned against the railing of the empty training room, the faint sound of her fists striking the punching bag drew his attention. He watched for a moment before speaking, his voice quiet but steady. ❝What'd that thing do to you?❞ He teased, his way of understanding.

He crossed the room slowly. ❝I know when I'm hitting that thing, I just keep thinking if I hit hard enough maybe things will be ... easier.❞ He finished up lamely, offering a half-smile.

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@scinglives continued from here.

Steve grinned, glancing over at Bucky with a fondness. ❝I remember the shortcuts, but ... not as clearly as I remember your mom giving you a good telling off for being late.❞ He teased, gently bumping Bucky's arm with his elbow. ❝Lots of things have changed, bud, but that deli ... still excellent.❞ Steve assured him with a smile. ❝There is a gimmicky diner across the street from there now though. Hope that doesn't mean they'll lose business.❞