Bucky Barnes Imagines

Chapter 3: The Ball

I walked over to Sam's room and asked if he wanted to go on a run with me, he declined saying he already had been on one. So, I tried Steve, he also declined saying he had just gone on one with Natasha. But I was not quite ready to give up just yet. So, I tried my wild card. I walked into the living area and saw Bucky sat out on the balcony. I walked over to the doors and saw him sat looking out into the distance. "Hey Bucky, would you like to go on a run with me?" I asked. It was a long shot sure, but I wanted to work this one out, he just needed to trust me I guess. I saw he was contemplating it, and then just as all hope seemed to fade, he looked up at me and said "Sure". I must have looked taken a back because he stood up and walked past me shooting me a short-lived look of questioning. I quickly snapped out of it and followed him outside.

We started running, considering I wasn't a super soldier, I kept up pretty well. I had fairly good stamina. I also have the strong personality flaw of needing to be good at everything and the best at as many things as possible. It's why Sam thought I was perfect for being an avenger. I wouldn't rest until I had excelled in any given area. It's why I always trained so rigorously. I hated the thought of being the let-down of the team. And for that reason, I kept up well with Bucky. He was faster, sure, but he was a super solider and that's why I was ok with not being the best. Again, my major flaw.

*Time skip until after the run*

As we walked back to the living quarters, we didn't exchange any words. But it wasn't awkward. I got in the shower and when I got out, FRIDAY spoke "Hello again, Miss Y/L/N, Mr Stark has asked me to inform you all that tonight is the avengers annual ball. He wanted me to let you know he's invited you. He says its black tie so 'dress to impress'" Tony's voice spoke at the end. I rolled my eyes and looked into my wardrobe. I picked out a silver gown and black heels. I changed into the dress and finished my hair and makeup. (PHOTO ABOVE)

I heard a knock on the door. "Come in" I replied. The door opened and Tony stepped in. "You look lovely Y/L/N. Always meeting the mission brief." He commented platonically. "Thank you Stark" I nodded, smiling. "I wanted to thank you for training Peter today. He seemed very excited after the session. So, I wanted to give you something to thank you. As much as we act like we are 'frenemies' as the saying goes, you've done a lot for the team and you pick up after my mistakes all the time, so I really wanted to give this to you so please just accept this." Tony stated sternly.

Tony moved his hands from behind his back, revealing a black velvet box. He handed it to me and I opened it. My mouth fell open and my eyes widened. It was a beautiful diamond necklace. "Oh my goodness!" I gasped. "Tony you shouldn't have" I looked up at him, "It must've been so expensive". Tony bluntly spoke, "It really wasn't only a couple of thousand. If anything, I'm a cheapskate", a smug smiled crossed his face. "Well then you're a very kind cheapskate, thank you" I replied smiling, pulling him into a hug. He spun me around and put the necklace on me. Tony was like an older brother for me. He always looked out for me when I arrived, Pepper really liked me too, which made him like me more, given her approval. (PHOTO OF NECKLACE ABOVE)

"Again, thank you for looking after Peter, I think he will be a good addition to the team." Tony said as he made his way to the door with me. "So do I" I agreed as we made our way to the entrance hall of the living quarters. Natasha and Bruce were stood there with Wanda and Vision. Peter was stood awkwardly until he noticed you and Tony and made his way over to you two. He opened his arms and hugged you tightly. "Thank you so much for today Miss Y/L/N!" He grinned; my eyes wide with shock but I quickly returned the hug. "You're very welcome Peter. And please, call me Y/N" I smiled back as we broke the hug. He was dressed in a smart suit that was very similar to Tony's, which made me smile a bit more.

Then, Steve, Sam and Bucky walked towards us. Woah. Bucky cleans up well. I smiled politely they approached us all. We then all walked out the door to the very expensive cars that Tony had waiting for us. "Oh my gosh Tony!" Me and Wanda exclaimed at the same time. "Right so it's myself, The Kid, Maximoff and Vision in this car. Then Romanoff, Banner, Wilson and Rhodey. And in the last car we've got Y/L/N, Capsicle and new guy who I don't know" said Tony as his brow furrowed at the end of his announcement. "Oh yeah. This is Bucky, my good friend from before the war" Steve replied. Tony nodded and shook Bucky's hand firmly.