One night, I stared blankly at his brooding features in the firelight.
I couldn't understand how we had ended up here. Did it begin with this abduction, tainted by selfish motives, or even earlier, with that utterly disastrous first meeting?
I didn't understand. Or perhaps we were always bound to end up together, because the relentless typhoons had raged for far too long, and we happened to meet right in the eye of the storm.
The air around us churned in a violent rush. It felt as though if I took one step outside, my legs, my heart, even my sanity would all be swept into an abyss from which there was no return.
And yet, somehow, we were both so calm.
You made your choice and walked into the storm without hesitation. I watched you shoulder shackles far too heavy to bear. I watched you get dragged into endless pain and struggle. I watched you lose your way and cry, yet keep walking.
Until I could no longer see you.
What lies beyond the storm? Have you found true peace?
Was my choice the right one? Where do I go from here?
Please note before reading:
1. This is a first-person female-oriented romance. Apologies for any out-of-character portrayals and for the writing. Everyone interprets characters differently, so please don't force yourself to read if it's not to your taste.
2. The story takes place after Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The Winter Soldier is the main character, and the other Avengers have limited page time.
3. The protagonist, the "I" in the story, has no name assigned by the author, so call her whatever you like. As for the "growth" and "redemption" tags, interpretations may vary.
4. It has a happy ending. Absolutely a happy ending.
Theme: Following your heart
