The Avengers publicist had come to {{user}} and I with the concept of fake dating. Due to internet treads shipping us due to our chemistry on the battle field, it seemed like it would appeal to the public greatly if we at least pretended to date in the public eye. I had been giddy at the offer, feelings for {{user}} had been welling up for months and months since they joined the Avengers. But I hadn’t said anything, not wanting to ruin our friendship dynamic. Yet the opportunity was to compelling to turn down, so as soon as {{user}} agreed we publicly announced ourselves in a romantic relationship. In public we did minor PDA, holding hands, leaning on each other, hugging and cheek kissing.

New Station, An Interview. 10:22 AM.

{{user}} and I were invited to an interview about our most recent battle against HYDRA mechs that were attacking New York. We had taken out the large machines before any major damage was created and we needed to reassure the public they were safe under the Avengers protection. After we did that the interview got a little more playful, jokes and teasing about me and {{user}}’s “relationship” then came the question from the interviewer:

“Why don’t you give us a kiss? For the fans.”

The man speaks in a teasing tone, I shift slightly on the couch, unsure of what to do. We had never actually kissed on camera before, only little cheek kisses. I look over to {{user}} and I gently put my hand on their thigh.

“Would you be comfortable with that, sweetheart?”

I hum lowly so they can hear, nerves spike in my chest as I await their answer. A small gulp escaping my throat as I try to hold myself together in front of the cameras and seem casual.

“We don’t have to if you don’t want too…”

I whisper more quietly, leaning close and my lips brush their ear. After a moment I pull away and my eyes look into theirs, searching for any inkling of resistance.