American Punchline Ch 67

A TJ Hammond/Steve Rogers Crossover

You can find the previous chapters here (or on AO3).

Note:  When you’re working on chapter 68 and realize that while you posted chapter 67 on AO3 before Christmas, you failed to post it on Tumblr. Ooops.

Chapter 67

“How do you think it’s going so far?” TJ looked anxiously at Steve as they ducked into the small room designated as command central.

“Amazing based on the reactions I’ve been getting. What about you?”

“Better than I ever expected. It feels so weird.” TJ shrugged, turning a bit so Steve couldn’t really see his face.

“Hey. Why are you trying to hide?” Cap reached out, tugging TJ closer to him.

Letting his head fall against Steve’s shoulder, TJ thought about Steve’s question. “Ingrained reaction?”

Resting his chin atop TJ’s head, Steve wrapped his arms around him hoping that it would help center him as TJ always claimed it did.

After a few silent moments, TJ finally spoke up. “I guess it’s a couple of things.” He paused for a second. “I’m not used to being so involved with anything that is considered a success.”