“Steve,” She began, her thumb ran gently along his cheek as he finally looked at her. “Listen to me, and listen closely because I’m only going to tell you this once.” Sharon leaned forward, to make sure that he didn’t break eye contact with her. “You help people in so many ways. Your stories inspire children to do great and wonderful things, your actions protect hundreds of lives every day and you bring hope. In the end, hope is all we ever have and it is the driving force to accomplish anything. You, Steve Rogers, are hope.”

Leaning forward she placed her forehead gently against his, “We are a team. You, me, the Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D. We all are a team. Have hope that we can do it and we will be able to. Plus, I just found you. You can’t get rid of me that easily.” With that, she gently placed her lips against his. She didn’t keep them against his for too long in case he wouldn’t be happy for the reaction for she pulled back and smiled softly at him.