[ Being pulled into the circle does help, in a way. It reminds Steve of when a sudden shift of positions needs to happen while in a fight. He learned that sort of synergy with Bucky first, then Natasha, then Sam. If he looks at it in that context, it's a little easier to move fluidly, to not get caught up in every step and whether or not he's doing it right.
Sam's right that there won't be a test following this, but that doesn't mean that they aren't being watched. He might end up hearing a teasing comment from Wanda later, for instance. And it's not that he's scared or anything, it's just—
Peggy's gone. She's been gone for a while. He'd mourned her right alongside Sam and Bucky, during those five years. She'd want him to have a good time, she'd want him to be happy, and yet that's always easier said than done, isn't it?
And that's not the only thing that's been on his mind. Steve's body begins to move on autopilot as his thoughts scatter elsewhere, but that actually means he's not quite so awkward. ]
I know. Sometimes it's just... taking the first step. [ One step forward, then two steps back. Arms up in the air, then cascading down to clasp hands with his partner's. Sam's. Then they draw close together for a moment before pulling back, arms outstretched. Steve's too focused now to really let loose and have fun, but at least he's getting the hang of it. ]
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Sam's right that there won't be a test following this, but that doesn't mean that they aren't being watched. He might end up hearing a teasing comment from Wanda later, for instance. And it's not that he's scared or anything, it's just—
Peggy's gone. She's been gone for a while. He'd mourned her right alongside Sam and Bucky, during those five years. She'd want him to have a good time, she'd want him to be happy, and yet that's always easier said than done, isn't it?
And that's not the only thing that's been on his mind. Steve's body begins to move on autopilot as his thoughts scatter elsewhere, but that actually means he's not quite so awkward. ]
I know. Sometimes it's just... taking the first step. [ One step forward, then two steps back. Arms up in the air, then cascading down to clasp hands with his partner's. Sam's. Then they draw close together for a moment before pulling back, arms outstretched. Steve's too focused now to really let loose and have fun, but at least he's getting the hang of it. ]