Marvel One Shots

Birthday (Stucky)

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Where it's the 4th of July and the Avengers are celebrating Steve's birthday
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It was Bucky's first 4th of July since the Wakandians fixed him. He had always loved the 4th of July when he was a kid. His father used to prepare the barbecue while he and his sister decorated the backyard. He still remembered the taste of his mom's potato salad and the flag decorated cake, made with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Steve and his family used to come over for lunch and, as soon as they could, they left the party and went out on a walk in Central Park. And when night came, they stayed on Bucky's room balcony to watch the fireworks. It was the middle of the summer, but Steve would still get cold and, as usual, he would refuse wearing a jacket and Bucky would have to chase him around with his jacket. In the end, Steve would fall asleep with his head on Bucky's shoulder, Bucky would carry him into his room and tucked him into his bed. 4th of July was his favourite holiday.

Bucky was still trying to get around his new arm and he thought that maybe he could experiment with cooking for once. The Avengers had a whole party planned at the Avengers Tower. Bucky knew it was going to be different, but it was his first 4th of July since the 40s and he wanted to feel just a little bit like home. He tried to make his mom's famous America cake. He didn't have the recipe but he tried to look for the recipe on that strange thing called the Internet that Tony had installed in his apartment. Little did he know that "Winifred Barnes' 4th of July cake" resulted in nothing. So he tried the next best thing. He went out, got everything he needed and got to work. He made a mess, controlling the arm was still difficult, there was whipped cream and cake batter all over the kitchen. The cake didn't look not even remotely like his mom's, but he was pretty much satisfied with himself.

Bucky arrive at the Avengers Tower. It felt strange being there. He knew he was there just because of Steve, he really doubted Tony wanted him on his property but it felt good being on the good guys side.
Bucky walked into Tony's penthouse with his cake in his hands, hoping for Steve to be there already.
The house was decorated with red white and blue flags and draping. A little too much, but it was Tony we were talking about, he was the definition of extravagant. The only problem was that, instead of some patriotic decorations, a giant "HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE" was hanging from the ceiling. Everybody was already there. Bucky left the cake on the nearest table and walked over to Steve.
"Steve, a word please"
Steve smiled and followed Bucky on the balcony.
"Hey Buck, you made it" he said putting a hand on Bucky's arm. "Isn't it nice?"
"Yea nice and all, but what's all of this about?"
"It's America's birthday"
Bucky looked at Steve dead in the eyes.
"Yes, America's no Captain Amerca's. Your's is in what, six months"
Steve burst out laughing.
"Seriously Steve, how did it happen?"
"I don't know, it was back in the 40s, they asked me about my birthday and I thought it would be fun"
Bucky shook his head.
"I leave you alone for a minute and the whole world is celebrating a birthday that doesn't exist instead of the 4rh of July"
"No regrets here"
Bucky looked up, smiling.
"Just, don't tell anyone"
Bucky took Steve's hand, intertwining their fingers.
"Your secret's safe with me"
Steve put an arm around Bucky's lower back, pulling him closer.
"Now, give me a birthday kiss"
"It's not your birthday" he whispered on Steve's lips.
Steve pulled their lips together.
"Punk"
"Jerk"