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Prompt: “Is it fair to say you read the love letter and this means yes?”
Dear Sam,
I’m not normally the letter writing type, but for some reason, when I’m around you I turn into a babbling lunatic or a giddy mess and have to quickly leave the room. I know it looks like I hate you, but I assure you, the opposite is exactly the opposite. I love you, you adorable flying goofball. You had me from that first smolder you leveled at me after you swooped in to save the day when Jane and I were in big trouble eight years ago. I know it’s been a very difficult time for you dealing with Steve leaving and picking up the mantle of Captain America, but you’ve handled it with so much grace. You’re the Captain America this country needs right now and I’m super proud of you. I wish I had asked you out a long time ago, but I chickened out until Bucky spilled the beans to me that I might have a chance with you. (Yes, I know he’s a pain in the ass, but occasionally he has his moments). If he’s wrong and I’m deluding myself, don’t feel bad. I just had to take the chance. For five long years I thought I had lost that chance for good. You’re not allowed to die again, okay?
Anyway, If you do feel the same way, and would like a feisty astrophysicist girlfriend, well, Bucky’s got my number and you can pester it out of him.
Talk to you soon, (hopefully)
Love,
Darcy
P.S. You look incredibly hot in the new suit. :)
Darcy was enjoying a picnic lunch in the small park next to her lab building when there was a whirring noise and a familiar winged figure came in for a landing nearby. She scrambled to her feet as Sam approached her, looking unfairly gorgeous and very intentional. There was a silent look between them and seconds later, Darcy was being thoroughly kissed. Happiness and relief flooded through her as she returned it enthusiastically, having been on pins and needles for the last couple of days since she’d sent the letter.
“I take it you got the love letter and this means yes?” She asked breathlessly.
“That’s a hell, yes,” Sam confirmed, beaming at her so widely, she thought she might melt on the spot.
“Darcy, I’ve been very blind to the signs,” he confessed. “I thought for sure you and that Jimmy Woo had something going on. But that letter changed everything.”
He brushed a lock of hair out of her face and Darcy caught her breath, shivering a little bit.
“I guess being brave does pay off,” she sighed as she was wrapped in a warm hug.
“Darcy, you’re one of the bravest persons I know,” Sam told her affectionately. “I can’t believe I was so clueless for so long. Steve would be giving me a lot of grief right now.”
She laughed.
“Oh, I’ve no doubt he would. I’m sure Bucky will step up in his absence.”
Sam rolled his eyes. “I’m sure he will. Now, where do you want to go for our first date?”