Those Ocean Eyes and That Charming Smile

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"We're both screwed right?" I whisper through parted lips that barely touch to enunciate the words

"Uh huh." Steve hums. "Deep trouble." He mutters through his teeth

"Maybe if we stay really still he won't see us." I suggest the first thing that comes to mind and if I really wanted to, I could make us both disappear

"You know, I can hear you guys." Bucky huffs in annoyance behind us

"Yeah, great plan, Y/n." Steve sighs and rolls his eyes down at me. "I'll use it the next time we are in a life or death situation like now." He sneers

"Oh, bite me you patriotic popsicle." I grumble under my breath

We both inevitably turn around slowly like we got caught doing something illegal- I mean, if you really think about it, in Bucky's eyes yes, we both did something illegal and out of this fucking world for him to even begin to comprehend but, we should be good. Right? Everything will be just fine. Bucky stands in his tactical gear with his hands on his hips, looking between Steve and I with puzzled but interested eyes. There's no anger yet and I smile the best I can while holding my arms out with one in front of Steve's stomach.

"Surprise." I say unconvincingly and drag out the 'i' in a slight sing song voice

"Great intro." Steve sighs again and pushes my left arm that was in front of his chest down with my right hand following

"Thin ice." I glare at him before looking back at Bucky with an inviting smile. "Hey, Bucky." I greet and he looks me up and down with that same look he had when we were standing in the rain

"Hi, doll." Bucky smiles back sweetly. "What are you doing here?" He asks and crosses his arms over his chest that unknowingly prepares himself for the next five minutes. "Did Steve invite you to watch?" He glances at Steve for an answer 

"Well, not exactly. Listen, there's something I ne-" I try to explain before I am cut off

"Oh, good!" Sam shouts and everyone's eyes land on the three of us where I feel my face burn a scarlet red. "Bucky's here, let's go guys!" He calls out and waves his hand with a knowing smirk

"You ready?" I ask Steve

"Absolutely not but, go ahead." Steve answers while holding his arm out. "Let's get this over with." He whispers under his breath

"As fast as possible." I agree and earn an approving nod from him

I glance at Bucky over my shoulder and walk across the room with Steve by my side and Bucky following with him quickly catching up to be on my left side where his hand bumps mine, itching to hold it but I let the sleeve of his coat fall over my fingers to stop him. His gaze is burning a hole in the side of my head and I am not ready at all for when he puts two and two together so I never return his look and keep in time with Steve so I don't embarrass myself from the start and head off into an area where I'm not supposed to be yet. I'm hoping and praying Bucky doesn't freak the fuck out and ruin this entire thing for himself and me.

I'm not saying he would...

But, he would totally consider doing something like that with the actions following a second later.

Walking past Sam, I give him a glare while he stands back with he happiest smile on the planet as he claps Steve on the shoulder and is laughing towards me and Bucky, watching the tension thicken in the room. Bucky still stands confused and tries to ask Steve what's going on but Steve just smiles tightly with obvious guilt that he sees and it starts to settle in his friend's mind. The thought is definitely there as a last resort assumption but Bucky doesn't want to believe.