Lessons in Rule Breaking and Other Reader-Inserts*Steve Rogers*Reader*

The Best Mistake of My Life - Pt.7/7

"That explains you, not her. Nice outfit, by the way," Tony hummed, seating himself on the couch next to Clint; what a pair of menaces to society and more specifically to you.

"Thanks," you grinned at him, obviously taking him by surprise when not snarling at him.

"Cap helped you to get sweaty too?"

"Hush, Clint. The movie's about to start. What happens behind the closed door is none of our business. Though if you got paint on my dress, I'll skin you," Natasha turned to you, threatening.

All blood drained from your face.

"Oh-hoooo, busted. You know, for future reference, you might wanna take off your clothes first."

"Oh fuck you, Tony!" you cried out, curling in Steve's arms, burying your red face in the crook of his neck. He embraced you protectively.

"Stop torturing her. She told me she liked you, you know," he growled lowly, stroking your hair in attempt on comfort.

"Really? You sure it was us she met?"

"What Barton said."

"I thought you told her better than that."

"You know I was kidding about the dress, right? I just wanted to see how you'd react. Totally worth it."

You peeked out from your hideout, squinting at each of them as they had innocence written all over their faces.

"I can't believe I thought you were nice..." you murmured. Feeling better though, you stuck your tongue out before returning to the safety of Steve's chest, which was now shaking with hushed laughter.

"Gee, Cap. How did you end up with such a brat for a soulmate?" Clint questioned, laughing. "You're perfect for each other."

"Looks like it," Natasha confirmed. "Movie. Now. Get your food."

You obediently took your box, readjusting your position at Steve's side so you could eat, watch the movie and still bask in the warmth his body was radiating.

"Thanks, I guess. What are we watching?" As if on cue, the movie started, revealing the answer. "You're joking."

"Nope. Now shhh," Tony hushed you and Jarvis dimmed the lights pleasantly, enough for you to enjoy the movie and see that you were eating at the same time.

You shook your head at Tony's choice and focused on the screen. Guess there was nothing wrong at watching Kung-Fu Panda again. After all, it was fun.

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Clearly, you weren't the only one who had seen the movie before. Clint was saying some lines along with the characters, which made you giggle. Steve's fingers always twitched on your hip when you did. Once you earned a curious glance and a light kiss to your damp hair when you muttered alongside with Clint, unable to resist.

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it's called the present."

The movie was over before you knew it. Jarvis turned up the lights again and the team of Earth's mightiest heroes started to shuffle away. You couldn't help but tilted your head in confusion when they didn't bother cleaning up after themselves.

"Come on, guys..." Steve complained, half-annoyed, half-resigned.

"Having a guest doesn't provide you an out, pal. You're still on the cleaning duty, fair is fair," Clint threw over his shoulder, leaning to Natasha's ear; whatever he said to her, it made her chuckle.

Steve muttered something incomprehensible under his breath and manipulated himself from your embrace to clean up after his teammates' – also known as children – mess. That thought made you smile as you got up to help him to pick up the empty boxes and cans.