The Demigod From Asgard - A Steve Rogers x Reader Story

Chapter 90: Bigger Than The Whole Sky

Steve let out a long sigh "he struggled a lot following the snap, he lost everyone and his coping strategies weren't healthy, he was drunk all the time" Steve recalled "one day something in him snapped, he was visiting JJ and just exploded out of nowhere, scaring JJ, we argued, hurtful things were said and I cut him off" he shook his head looking down in shame "it was wrong, I should have tried to help him but I needed to protect JJ, I couldn't have him hurting JJ"

"It's okay- I understand," you say your hand running over his chest "I'm just glad things are looking up"

"they are, we talked it out put everything behind us and he promised to clean up his act, even threw his flask of liquor into the lake" Steve hums.

"wow, he's been protective over that his entire life" you mutter in disbelief.

A smile tugs at Steve's lips as he looks down at you "people will do the impossible for those they love" he says quietly leaning down to press a gentle kiss to your lips "c'mon lets head inside, I'll cook up some breakfast" he says nodding to the back door.

"do you want me to help?" you offer as you walk back inside.

"no, you relax I've got it" Steve smiles, winking at you as he opens up the fridge to get what he needed.

It was around midday that everyone else started arriving. Clint was the first to arrive, a solemn look on his face, one that only brightened when you asked him how the kids were. Thor arrived shortly after, and once he'd given you a tight hug he sat down with JJ and told him fantastical stories from Asgard. You and Steve kept one ear on that conversation to make sure Thor didn't tell anything you didn't think was appropriate for a 6-year-old to hear. Bruce was the last to arrive, carefully squeezing through the front door and sitting hesitantly down on the couch scared it would break under his hulk weight. It didn't thankfully.

"Okay JJ is upstairs watching Cars 2 with Scout," Steve says rubbing his hands together as he walked down the stairs and back into the living room "we haven't told him about Tony yet, we don't particularly want him overhearing us" he explained as he sat down on the couch next to you.

Bruce nods his head "Pepper, Rhodey and Happy have taken lead on that, the funeral is next weekend at the Lakehouse" he says.

"who's invited?" Clink asks.

"all of us, our families, everyone who fought by his side, it's only a small thing, despite his persona it's what he would want" Bruce answers letting out a long sigh.

"How are Pepper and Morgan?" Steve asked his arm moving around your shoulders.

"as okay as they can be given the circumstances, but they're coping and getting help where they can, they know they're not alone" Bruce nods.

"good" Steve hums, his fingers drawing circles on your shoulder.

Silence falls in the room. Everyone knew what needed to be discussed next, and what they needed to organise but nobody wanted to start. Trying to delay the inevitable as if it would make it not true.

In the end, Thor was the one to break the silence "what about Natasha? What would she want" he asks.

"just us, Fury and Maria," Bruce says quietly "at the compound? In the woods where it's not damaged?"

"no" you mutter shaking your head "The Avengers was a home to her, but it wasn't her home, Ohio was"

Clint's head snaps up in surprise "you knew about that?" he asks shocked.

You nodded your head "she told me while we were on the run" you say with a weak smile.

"do we know a way to contact her family? Yelena?" Steve asks, making your brows raise in surprise "she told me after the snap, they all disappeared" he explains softly.