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“okay so i met this new guy and-” you began.

“here we go again.” Bucky sighed, “what’s he look like.”

you pulled out your phone to show him the guy’s instagram, “he looks like this. so he’s super cute and sweet.”

you began explaining the cute things the guy had done since you started seeing each other and Sam just stared at you, “Y/N hold on. all these things sound just like things he should be doing anyways.”

“yeah.” Bucky agreed, “Sam’s right. we always hold doors open for you.”

“come on, it’s different.” you rolled your eyes.

“how.”

“well neither of you want to date me.”

they both looked at each other and back to you. Sam sighed, “i’m going to say it.”

“dont say it.” Bucky warned.

“i’m going to.” Sam grabbed your shoulders, “we would both totally date you.”

Bucky and Shuri watched as you approached with T’Challa. “you’re right, she’s beautiful.” Shuri said, “so are you going to be able to flirt with this goddess yourself or do you need a wingman?”

Bucky didn’t answer, eyes fixed on you.

“i’m going to take that as a yes.” Shuri breathed before walking forward to greet you, “Hello! i’ve heard so much about you from Bucky, he was not exaggerating when he said you were a stunner.”

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“look at them going for a walk again.” Steve said, watching you and Bucky walk towards the wooded area on the property. 

“why so interested Cap?” Tony asked, taking a bite of his food as he came to the window Steve was looking out of at you and Bucky.

“do you think they’re seeing each other?” Steve asked. 

“lets find out.” Tony said, picking up a tablet and hitting a few buttons, “im sending drones to see what they’re up to.”

Tony gave the tablet to Steve as they watched the cameras deploy and fly at a safe distance away from you and Bucky. 

you and Bucky had stopped, standing near a tree and talking. 

“they’re standing awfully close.” Steve pointed out.

Bucky’s hands settled on your waist.

“your boy’s got moves.” Tony laughed, “oh look! now they’re kissing. your boy’s definitely got moves.”

he dragged you to the shore, grabbing your face. when your eyes didnt open he shook you slightly, realizing what he had to do.

of course he knew how to give CPR and he knew if there was ever a time to use it, it was now. he sighed to himself, this was not how he pictured having his lips on yours for the first time would go but… it would have to do. 

Steve pulled you aside at the end of the meeting, “what’s up?” you asked.

“i think you should go to Wakanda with Bucky.”

“what?!” you asked in shock.

“look, when we were kids you both always liked each other, then when we both became super soldiers and you were on missions… you both realize im not blind right? i just think, we both lost him once and i can’t go with him, but maybe you should.”

as soon as he came into the living room looking disheveled and upset, you opened your arms for him. Bucky lumbered over, lying down and resting his head in your lap as your fingers immediately began to run through his hair.

his eyes closed and he let out a long sigh as you rubbed at his scalp. you had learned long ago the calming effect this had on him.

you massaged him until he took another deep breath, ready to tell you about his day, and you waited patiently to listen and support your Winter Soldier. 

you heard a knock at your door and groaned, about to crawl from your bed when you heard, “its just me!” you collapsed back into your bed, covering yourself in the copious amount of blankets as Bucky came to stand in the doorway to your room, “Steve said you were sick.”

you groaned in response, Bucky took a step forward and you said “no im contagious.”

he laughed, “we’re partners right?”

“only on missions.” you said, “not in sickness.”

Bucky shrugged, “i had the day off anyways, i picked you up some medicine and chicken soup from the restaurant down the road.”

“thanks but i look like shit.” you laughed.

“is that why you’re hiding other those blankets?” he asked, you glared, he sighed, “Y/N you know i wouldn’t judge you, and im sure you looking like shit is impossible.”

he was leaning against the wall, watching the festivities of the Stark party with a blank face. you weren’t having a great time either but came to stand next to him he turned to you with a smile, “not enjoying yourself?” he asked.

you shrugged, “not really, Cap bribed me to come.”

“me too.” Bucky admitted.

thats when you both noticed the little droid that was flying around the room with Mistletoe. you watched it until it was directly over top of you. you looked to Bucky who looked at you and before you could make some awkward comment he slipped his hand around the back of your neck and brought his lips to yours. his other hand slipped to the small of your back, pulling your body to his.

of course, thats when the robot above you stated in Tony’s voice, “damn, what a Christmas miracle.” 

“so why did he choose you to show me around?” Bucky asked.

you grinned, “he said its because im ‘the happiest face in the Avengers’ and that my ‘positivity’ would be a good thing for you.” 

“but?” Bucky asked, hearing it in your voice.

“but…” you laughed, “i think he chose me because he thinks im your type, correct me if im wrong.”

you both got into the car and Bucky shook his head, “he wasnt wrong.”