MCU Imagines

Nightmare Cuddles - Steve Rogers

She watched the leaves rustle with the cool spring breeze as the clouds covered the sky white. Her hair tickled her as the breeze caressed past her. The smell of rain lingered around after the storm that brewed last night. She tugged the leather jacket closer to her torso while her lips parted when she caught her husband's figure.

"Steve," she breathed, eyes trailing over his body. His face was a sight for sore eyes. She wanted to make sure that he was real and solid.

She reached out, hands trembling in the process. Once her hands were just a few centimetres away, Steve grinned with sad eyes watching her.

Her eyes flickered up to see Steve's body and face covered in blood and new bruises formed.

"I'm not here," he whispered softly, wearing the grin as if he was telling a joke. "I'm not real. I'm gone, Y/N. You need to get up and live your life."

"Y/N?"

She withdrew her hand with a shocked and hurt look on her face.

"Y/N? Doll?"

You jerked awake to see Steve's concerned face looking down at yours. Your breathing was uneven and ragged, tears falling from the edges of your eyes. You blinked and watched as Steve's blue eyes darted around your face.

Your arms went around his neck, dragging him down to you. You buried your face into the crook of his neck, shoulders shaking violently as he whispered something into your ears. You let out a choked sob which made Steve wrap his arms around your shoulders and turn around so that you were lying on top of him.

"What happen?" His voice was raspy from waking up. You looked up at him and gave him a kiss on his jaw. He knew that it meant that you weren't ready to talk about right now. "I love you."

"I love you more."

"Impossible."

"I'll tell you tomorrow. I promise," you mumbled, eyes heavy with sleep. Steve hummed, too tired to argue with you. "Cuddles," you mumbled, snuggling into his side. He let out an airy chuckle at your antics.

He watched your eyes flutter close, mouth part slightly as your nose was stuffed from your cries. He fell asleep with a smile on his face, knowing that you were alright.

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