Hockey Rules (Bucky Barnes AU x NHL)

Meeting the Hockey Legend

*~* Bucky*~*

I met up with Steve who was waiting by the cars with Ryan, Adam Henrique and Cam Fowler. "Hey guys."

"Hey Buck," Steve said, "ready to meet the in laws tonight?"

"Shut up Steve." I knew that was going to get a reaction from the guys. And of course, Ryan was the first to say something.

"You're meeting Emma's dad?"

Adam and Cam both whipped their heads at me. I gave Steve and Ryan a dirty look. Guess the secret is out. "Uh, yeah, Scott invited Steve and me to dinner with him and Emma."

"So why is Steve calling Scott your in law? Are you guys dating?" Adam asked.

"Henrique you are being a nosy bitch," I told him which got a laugh from the rest of the guys. "But I guess since you guys will see my press conference, yes, I asked out Emma." I knew I was blushing a little.

"Well look at that, Barnes got himself a date with the cutest Duck in the building," teased Cam.

"Whatever Fowler. Don't be jealous."

"Of you getting to date Emma? Absolutely. She is beautiful."

"And smart, funny, tough and fiery," I finished.

Ryan smirked at me, "someone is falling hard." The rest of the guys laughed.

"It's not like that, guys. I want to get to know her. I don't want to rush her. She's perfect."

"Wow, that was the most romantic thing I have ever heard," Adam said. "I'm happy for both of you. She deserves someone who will treat her right after Alex."

"Thanks Adam. We have to get going. I have a dinner to get to." Steve and I got into our car and headed home.

"Do you know where we are going?" Steve asked.

I checked my phone. "Emma text that it was a pretty famous steakhouse in Laguna Beach. It's a coat restaurant. And I think we are doing drinks after with her roommate."

"Ok."

I didn't have to pick up Emma until 6 so I had a few hours to kill. I took a nap, worked on some highlight reels that the coaches sent and then got ready. I decided to go classic black and white so I would match Emma no matter what. I made sure my hair was done and that I had on my favorite watch.

Steve was on the couch in a blue blazer and black pant with a white shirt. He was flipping channels when he stopped on ESPN and fucking Alex Pierce was doing another interview.

R: Alex, you ready to take on LA tonight?

A: Ready as I'll ever be.

R: Some are calling your aggression against the Ducks last night as a personal vendetta.

A: I'm just playing to win.

R: Some analysts are saying it looked like you were gunning for new Ducks defenseman James Barnes. Any truth?

A: Barnes is a good player and I've played him when he was in New York a few times. I knew I had to try and shut him down to give my team a chance.

R: This wouldn't have to do with his relationship with Emma Niedermeyer?

A: No, I don't bring my personal life to the ice. Thanks guys.

I looked at Steve. "Was it me or was he lying?"

"Oh no, he was lying. But let's ignore that, Buck. We have a dad to impress tonight."

We got to the car and went to pick up Emma. I rang her doorbell and she answered in the most stunning green dress I have ever seen. It could have been casual but she dressed it up with a gold-colored sweater and gold jewelry. It made her eyes look greener. Her long dark hair was pinned back on one side. I had to remember to close my mouth.

"Doll, you look amazing!"

She blushed and now she was perfection. "Thanks Bucky."

"Shall we?" I held out my arm to her. She giggled. "I guess Jamie wasn't the only gentleman we got." I drove us to the restaurant. I had just put in the address not really paying attention to the name. When we got there, the valet to the car after Steve got out and I helped Emma out. Then I looked. Selanne Steakhouse. "Doll, does this..."

"Belong to Teemu? Yep, he and dad are really close. C'mon."

*~* Emma*~*

I knew that my dad was probably already there since he like to be early. I walked into the restaurant and the hostess took us to the private room right away. I could feel Bucky in my hand was nervous. "Hey super star, it's going to be ok," I tell him.

"Doll, I'm about to meet one of my idols, who happens to be your dad. You can't stop me from being nervous. Man, I feel like a rookie before the first game."

"Steve, please tell your friend to relax."

"No can do, Em. I'm just as nervous."

I rolled my eyes and opened the door. There sat my dad, in all of his Niedermeyer glory. And my Uncle Rob. Great, just what I needed. A double team. "Hi daddy, hi Uncle Rob, what are you doing here?"

"Just wanting to meet the next generation of Ducks, Bells." I smiled at the nickname. No one calls me that but him.

"Its great to see you," as I give him a hug. "Dad, Uncle Rob, this is James Barnes and Steve Rogers, the Ducks newest defense men. Guys, this is Scott and Rob Niedermeyer." The guys all shake hands and we sit with my dad on my left at the head of the table and Bucky on my right. Rob and Steve are across from us.

"How are you guys enjoying Anaheim?" My dad asked.

"We haven't really seen much of it, sir," Bucky states. "But we have the day after tomorrow off so Steve and I were going to explore a little."

"Please James, call me Scott. I ordered some wine for the table, I hope that's ok?

Steve answered, "yes, thank you. I'll take just one, I don't like to drink too much before a game."

"Same," Bucky replies.

We order our dinner and chat about nothing when my Uncle Rob clears his throat and says, "So Barnes, I caught your press conference. What is your intention with our Bells here?"