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The last thing Evie was expecting was a knock on her door at 11 o'clock at night. Finding Steve standing at her door was the second to the last thing she expected.

“Steve! I wasn’t expecting you at all!” She stepped aside so that he could come in. He laughed at her comment. Steve took in her outfit of pink with black polka dot fuzzy bottoms and a black long sleeve top. Her red hair was in a messy braid down her back.

“I can tell. Sorry for the late night visit, but I was wondering if you were up to a ride with me. It’s been one of those days,” he gave her a smile. Evie quickly nodded.

“Sure! Just let me change real quick!” she said as she headed for her room. It took her ten minutes to throw on a pair of jeans and a jacket over her top. She finished up by running a brush through her hair and tying on her chucks. Steve followed her out the door and down to his bike.

“So where are we going tonight?” she inquired as he placed her helmet on her head. He shrugged.

“Wherever the road takes us,” He said giving her his inviting smile. Evie laughed at his antics. It was nice seeing him happy for once. Everything going on had put so much strain on Steve that she rarely saw him smile. Actually she rarely got to see him the last couple of weeks. Her heart lept for joy when she saw him at her door. The couple got on Steve’s bike and headed down the almost empty street. It was forty-five minutes later that Evie realized they were heading out into the country-side, far from the city. The ride to the meadow was about two hours. They walked out to the open meadow where Steve laid down on the soft grass pulling Evie down beside him. For a while they just stared up at the stars, wrapped up in each.

“Evie, you know I love you right?” He murmured so softly that she wasn’t sure he even spoke. She looked up at him.

“Yea, and I love you too,” she answered. He kissed the top of her head, breathing the scent of strawberries. He was going to miss this.

“Evelyn, I’m leaving town tonight. As soon as I drop you back off, I have to go.” He said poignantly. Evie sat straight up and looked down at him.

“What? Why?” He sat up, but didn’t look at her.

“Tension’s been building. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I don’t want you to get mixed up in this. It’s going to be dangerous and I want you safe,” He looked at her with determination. “I’m going to keep you safe. I won’t be able to contact you directly since Stark will have you watched.” Evie tried to let everything sink it. 

“So, how…” She didn’t know how to finish the question. Seeing her pause, Steve pulled Evie to him. She quickly wrapped her arms around his waist never wanting to let go.

Cap’s voice rang in Sam’s head as he entered his apartment. He was right. Things were going to get worse and Sam did not want her getting in the middle of everything. He needed for her to be safe and if leaving did that then so be it. However, the reasoning didn’t make this any easier. Entering the kitchen, Sam looked at the time on the stove. Day would be home in two hours. Enough time for him to make her favorite meal and dessert. God knew how long it was going to be until he saw her again. He was determined to make this night a great memory for them. When Day came home she was greeted by the mouth-watering smell that filled the apartment. She walked into the kitchen to find Sam finishing up the last of their meal, fettuccine alfredo. Walking up to Sam, she gave him a kiss on the cheek.

“Hey babe, smells good!” She tried to sneak a taste but her wrist was grabbed by Sam. He twirled her around so that she was caught in his arms.

“Hey now, no sneaking,” He chided giving her a quick kiss. She smiled up at him. God how she loved coming home to moments like this.

“Awe, but it smells delicious!” She pouted. Sam rolled his eyes at her and gave her one more kiss.

“Dinner’s almost done. Can you get the plates?” He let her go and turned back around to the food. Day agreed and grabbed the items that they needed for dinner. Tonight they opted to sit on the couch cuddled up next to each other while enjoying good food and television. Sam surprised her once more with apple pie a la mode.

“So what did I do to deserve this delight tonight?” She took a bite of the sweet treat. Sam laughed at the pure pleasure on her face.

“Can’t I do something nice for my girl?” He asked. His heart pinged at the real reason behind it, but that would come later. He really did just want to enjoy the evening with Day. The rest of the evening went smoothly as they relaxed. As the night wore on though, Sam knew he needed to tell her. As a commercial started, Sam took the moment to sit up.

“Day? There is something I need to talk to you about,” He sat her up so that they could look at each other. Day could see that this was serious and felt her heart leap into her throat.

“What is it?” She really didn’t want to know though.

“Day, tomorrow I have to go. I don’t know exactly when I’ll be back, but shit is getting worse and Cap thinks its best for us to leave,” He stated taking her hands in his. Day knew that things were getting pretty bad with the whole registration thing, but didn’t think it was going this bad. “I don’t know how often I can keep in contact, but I will try my best to make sure you know I’m alright.” Day nodded, not saying a word. She tried to absorb everything. Sam watched her for any sort of sign.

“I know that you only leave it if was absolutely necessary,” She reasoned looking at him with tears clouding her vision. “But it won’t stop me from missing you.” Sam took her in his arms holding her as close as he could get. They spent the rest of the night in each other’s embrace dreading the moment the night would leave and Sam with it.