Un-breakable

Rescued

Natasha's pov

When my eyes open again they were heavy. The soft bumps of the road and the country music playing from the stereo pulled me into reality.
The pain on the back of my head was very obviously still their. Sighing quietly Steve looked into the rear view mirror at me.

"How you feeling?"
He said putting his eyes back to the road

"Mmmhhh"
I mumbled immediately laying back down

"You probably have a concussion"

"Yeah"
Silence filled the car.

"Where are we going?"

"My house. My moms home today, she'll look at you."

"Thanks Steve."
Out the window I could see a cute and quiet looking neighbourhood. The houses were red brick and looked identical yet they all could tell a different story. Steve turned into a driveway and turned off the car.
Slowly sitting up I pushed the door open and placed my feet on the ground.

"What are you doing?!"
Steve said rushing over to me

"Getting out of the car?"

"Not alone your not."
He warped his arm around my waist and I put my arm around his shoulder. We hobbled into the small house. It was cozy and warm when we walked in. I smiled.

"Ma?"
Steve said

"In here Stevie"
She said
He led me into the kitchen. Sarah was leaning over the stove in a red apron. Her blonde hair that was streaked with gray was pulled up into a bun. Whatever she was cooking smelled amazing.

"Steve could you get me- Oh my!"
She said turning around and noticing me

"What happened?"
None of us said anything but I could tell she knew by the look on my face.

"Come on dear. Steve take her upstairs to the washroom. I'll meet you up there."
Steadily we went up the stairs. Steve pushes the door open and I sat on the bathtub side. Sarah walked in and shooed Steve out.

"He hit my head on the floor a lot."
I suddenly said. Sarah turned to me and her blue eyes shone with sadness. She checked me over and determined that I had sustained a concussion and bruises on the back of my head.

"I'll let you rest sweetie."
She took me to a room. It had cappuccino brown furniture and the bed had red sheets. A school bag was slumped on the floor and paper was spread out across a desk. This was Steve's room.
She seemed to notice my hesitation

"He won't mind"
She smiled before leaving me to my thoughts.
I shuffled over to the bed and fell asleep as soon as I hit the pillow.

Natasha?
Natasha?
"Natasha?"
I groggily opened my eyes once again. Steve was kneeling beside me. I pushed the covers away from my face and let him help me sit up.

"My mom finished making dinner. I thought you'd want some."
He held the food I smelled earlier. It was a delicious looking soup. I didn't hesitate to take the bowl and start eating. Steve has brought his own bowl up with him and for a while we just sat in silence. He glanced at me with worried eyes, I knew what he desperately wanted to say.

"I haven't figured out what I'm going to do about my dad."
I said answering his question

"Natasha..... "

"Steve you don't understand. The way the he was yesterday when he found out you were their scared me. Not for my life but for yours. "

"You don't have to worry about me"

"I could tell you the same thing but would you listen?"
He chuckled

"No."
Suddenly Sarah opened the door.

"Oh sorry to interrupt, I wanted to know how your doing"

"I feel a bit better, thank you."
She smiled warmly and collected our bowls before leaving again.

"She loves you ya know"
Steve said

"What?"

"My mom. She loves hearing about you."

"You talk about me?"
He slightly nodded
I felt my cheeks flush.
Scooting over he knew what I wanted. Steve slid into the bed with me. I rested my head on his chest and tangled my legs in his. His fingers danced in my hair.
And that was how we stayed for a long time.
But the silence was interrupted when my phone went off.

Steve, being the closest grabbed it and read it, since Sarah said I shouldn't read or watch any kind of screen.

"Shit Nat it's your dad."
Worry filled my gut

"What did he say?"

Natalia! You better come home. I know you'll crawl back eventually, so you better do it sooner than later.

"You know I have to go back."
I said after a minute

"I know."
He said a little coldly.
I turned away from him but I felt his warm arms snake around my waist. His gentle fingers brushed under my top. That's how we fell asleep.

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In the morning Sarah let Steve stay home with me. She gave me one last check before heading off to the hospital.
Steve gave me breakfast in bed. We talked and laughed. It felt nice.
The morning turned into afternoon and I actually got out of bed. I was beginning to feel better so I joined Steve in the living room.

"Are you up to go get coffee or something?"
He said looking at me

"Yeah, I'd love too"
Not caring that I'd been in the same clothes for longer than I should have, Steve drove us to the coffee shop. Once we got our drinks I felt like taking a walk. I led him to the park nearby and we followed the path.
I watched the children play around while I sipped my coffee. Looking away from them I thought about my own childhood. How much it wasn't like that. How much I wish it could be.

"Hey, everything okay?"
I nodded
I knew he didn't believe me. Instead of pestering me he kissed my head. After doing a complete circle we made our way back to the car.

"Steve....you have to drop me off at my house."
He looked at me like I was crazy.

"I told you. You need to let me do this."
Steve didn't say anything but I know he meant well. He was confused and scared.

When I eventually saw my house coming into view I made Steve park a few houses down for his own protection.
I walked the rest of the way to my house. My feet were on auto pilot as I ascended the stairs and pushed open the unlocked door.

Hey everyone I'm so sorry it's been so long! It's mostly school that's stopping me from updating but also it's challenging to come up with good idea for this book.
Hopefully I'm doing okay.
Love you all

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