new beginnings
summary: after a great first date, steve is relieved to have met you, but you're hiding something.
single mom!reader x steve
tw: nothing :)
wc: 700+
author's note: i want to make this a series so please let me know what u think and thank u to @andvys for talking with me about this and giving me amazing ideas. love u :))
After many failed dates, tonight was going far too smoothly.
It happened after running into you at a supermarket, his cart accidentally hitting your foot as he looked at cereal. You turned around, not upset, only startled, and he began to ramble apologies.
Through this, he noticed how pretty you were, the lines by your eyes when you smiled, and the scrunch of your nose.
Meanwhile, you felt embarrassed in your jeans and tank top with a flannel thrown on, taken aback by the man who caused an ache in your ankle.
In a spark of confidence, he asked to make it up to you by going out the following night, casually walking through the park and going to get pizza.
Which is why walking you to your apartment door felt so irritating, he wanted to stay out late, getting to know you more and look into your pretty eyes. He understood that you needed to be home by a certain time, you had made that evident since the beginning of the night.
“I had a really great time, Steve.” You sighed, a smile hanging from your lips, but he was confused by the slight melancholy.
As he nodded, a strand of hair fell before his eyes, “I did too, would you want to go out next weekend?”
Before you could reply, the door swung open to see a girl with curly black hair holding a baby.
“Hey, I’m sorry, but I have to go-” The friend began, looking over at Steve, “Wait is this Steve?”
He threw a small wave, smiling, but she cracked a grin, “I can see why you were so nervous about tonight.”
The remark made your cheeks feel warm, playfully glaring at her and catching Steve blush himself.
“I’m Tasha, and I’ll see you tomorrow.” The friend announced to Steve then you, handing you the child before giving you a kiss on your forehead, and scurrying off.
Wrapped in the fuzzy feeling that you had been as excited as he was, he looked down at the little girl as she reached a hand to your face.
“This is Eleanora,” You stated, hesitant, “She’s my daughter.”
His eyes slightly largened, taking in her chubby cheeks and long eyelashes, how her hair was slightly darker than yours. Her attention finally went to him, seeing how her eyes were a near copy.
“Oh, I didn’t know you had a baby.” He concluded, too focused on looking at her to notice your defeat.
A wobble in your voice is what made him look up, though it was only for a brief second, it made him think that this may have caused problems before.
“Um, I get if you don’t want to see me again.” You admitted, but you were lying through your teeth, you felt amazing with him.
He took a deep breath before smiling, waving to the girl whose eyes followed him closely.
“Hi, I’m Steve.” He introduced, making you stifle a chuckle, lifting her hand to wave it back, “I was wondering if I could have your blessing to take your mom out again?”
You bit back a smile before letting it free, adjusting your arm beneath her bottom.
“She says yes, I know it.” You laughed, “Are you sure?”
Seeing your distress, he decided to be painfully honest, “I haven’t dated anyone in a few years, not since high school, this is new to me. All I know is I like you and I want to hang out with you more. I like kids too, to be honest, middle schoolers swarm to me with their problems.”
He felt pressure alleviated when you giggled, already knowing the stories of the few kids who befriended him after his last relationship. Typically bringing up an ex is a red flag, but it was years ago and he spoke of her like a friend, one who was very much taken and on the opposite side of the country.
“Well, I will ask Tasha to come over Friday.” You smiled, bouncing slightly when Eleanora began to fuss.
“Eleanora should come,” He proposed as your eyebrows raised, not used to a guy not only being cool with the baby, but also wanting her around, “We can go to dinner, somewhere casual.”
You felt warm all over as you agreed, giving a side hug in your open arm before heading inside.
Standing in the cold hallway, Steve wavered emotions on whether this was necessarily a great idea, but all he could focus on was you. Especially with your daughter. For the first time in months, he headed home with the windows down, the radio playing loudly as he grinned.
He couldn’t wait for Friday night.
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