Odette Parker: My True Self

Chapter 32: Partner

I think we stayed silent for a good hour, easy. When I finally looked up at him is when he spoke.

Bucky: "You know where the shower is, go take one. I will make lunch."

Dets: "Thanks Buck."

I jump down from the counter and start to walk away. I turn back around and walk back to him. I lean up and kiss his cheek, then realize what I did, and hightail it into the bathroom. My inner 13 year old is dying right now. I turn on the shower and stare at myself in the dingy mirror. My hair is a mess, I have zero make up on, ugh so gross.

I shower quickly and use the spare towel on the door. I of course didn't grab my clothes, which are currently sitting out in the main room, in my backpack, where Bucky is. I open the door and stand there contemplating how I am going to sneak around behind a super soldier and get my bag.

Then I remember he knows I have magic. HA! I snap my fingers and my bag appears in my hand, thank god. I do hear my weapons fall though. Opps. I snap again and my emergency make up kit follows. Then my comb, moose, and hairspray from my apartment. God I miss being able to do magic in the open. With Bucky always around I had to learn how to get up and get things. Tell me again when I got so spoiled, Jesus wept.

I take a good thirty minutes of self care before I emerge. I feel a little better. I need to punch something, fight someone. I walk back out into the main room and there are 2 sodas, a bag of chips, and sandwiches on the table.

Dets: "Raiding my kitchen?"

Bucky: "Yeah, sorry."

Dets: "Nah, it's cool. Umm... Thanks. For earlier. Not sure what happened."

Bucky: "You were denied your justice."

Dets: "Sounds good."

We sit down at his table and talk while eating.

Bucky: "So, when do you want to start?"

Dets: "Start what?"

Bucky: "Your mission. Show me who you need to show me. Do your research on your machine. Let's find the guys you need to find. You question, I'll kill."

Dets: "You are not killing anyone for me James Barnes. I will not allow you to do so."

Bucky: "Full Name? Must be serious."

His face smiles slightly, like a smirk, ugh men. Why do they always think we need a fucking hero?

Dets: "Jesus, you and Steve are like mind melded I swear."

Bucky: "What?"

Dets: "I called Loner, Steve Rogers once during a heated discussion, and he said the exact same thing to me."

Bucky: "He stole it from me."

Dets: "What?"

Bucky: "When girls called me James or James Barnes instead of Bucky, I knew I was in trouble. So, I would say 'full name, must be serious' in hopes of lightening the mood. Girls can't be mad and laugh at the same time."

I drop my food. I slam my hands on the table and stand up. Making sure I keep my crazy face on. He asked for it. I can prove it to you.

Dets: "Oh yes the fuck we can sweetness. It's called crazy mode. If we are laughing and still have the crazy eyes, we're planning your murder, I recommend running."

He actually scooted his chair back admitting defeat. Humph! I sit back down and continue eating. Bucky scoots his chair back a second later when he deems it safe again.