Steve ropes Bucky into volunteering as a Christmas Elf for college credit.
"Steve, I hate you."
Bucky stood staring at himself in the bathroom mirror and couldn't believe he'd let it get this far.
Steve had signed them up as volunteers to help at the malls Santa's grotto this year. He'd assumed he's be wrapping presents and though he hadn't looked forward to spending his holiday wrapping up presents for small children from Santa, it was worth it for the college credit he'd get out of the experience. Bucky really needed college credit.
Unfortunately for him, they hadn't been put on present duty after all. Bucky was set to spend his time dressed as an elf.
"Oh come on Buck, it'll be fun." At least Steve looked just as ridiculous. "You're kidding me right?!" Being nice to screaming children whilst dressed like an idiot was not Bucky's idea of fun. "Just think of all the credit." Bucky shook his head.
"No amount of college credit is worth this."
By the time it came to his lunch break Bucky's cheeks hurt from all the fake smiling and he was ready to kill someone. He really hated children.
"Ooh, don't envy your job for a second." Bucky turned to see a muscular blonde with reindeer antlers on his head and a smirk on his face. "I mean kids, ew."
Bucky smiled and shook his head. He offered a hand to the stranger. "Bucky." The guy grinned more.
"Clint."
They both sat down, coffee's in hand. "So how'd you end up with the shitty end of the stick?" Clint asked.
"Blame Steve, he signed us both up for this in the first place." Clint laughed.
"I need the college credit if I'm honest. That's the only reason I'm here." Bucky couldn't help but laugh. "That's the only reason I agreed to it in the first place, I didn't know I'd be in with the little monsters or I wouldn't have bothered."
"Not complaining again are we Bucky?" Steve asked as he came to join them. "Hey you've got it easy, they like you!"
"Who wouldn't like Steve?" Tony asked as he dropped down in Steve's lap. He had on a Christmas sweater with a reindeer on it and a Santa hat.
"Nice sweater Stark." Bucky grinned and Tony just rolled his eyes.
"Have you looked at yourself in the mirror recently Barnes?"
"Wait, wait, wait." Clint interrupted. "So you're Steve, the bad friend and amazing boyfriend I've heard so much about?" Bucky couldn't help but laugh at the shocked look on Steve's face. "I, uh- guess so?"
Tony chuckled too at this point. "Yes, he is. And Steve this is Clint, he's a dick but you get used to him." Bucky couldn't help but laugh at the overly pained expression that crossed Clint's face. "I am a wonderful person, I'll have you know!"
