Bucky's Neighbor

Part 1

You were drunk. You knew you were drunk because the world was slightly hazy, the room was mostly spinning and you felt like you could probably fly off the balcony of your apartment...So, you knew that nothing good could come from this...

Especially when your best friend Scarlett was involved.

"You know, if we actually went out to a bar instead of drinking in your apartment, maybe we wouldn't be single!" Scarlett laughs, tossing her long red hair over her shoulder. She had bright green eyes, and an adorable round face with a spattering of freckles...even if right now, she kind of looked like a blurry, mass of all those colors.

The two of you were being so loud and obnoxious on your balcony, you were surprised that your neighbor - you lived in the corner apartment, you see - hadn't come over to complain...or at least stick their head out onto the balcony and tell you to quiet down!

"Shut up, Scary," you slur, taking another deep drink out of your wine glass. You glance over at the balcony next door, seeing the light shining through the doors. You roll your eyes. "Besides...I have a plan!"

Scarlett laughs at you, setting her wine glass down. She seems to be oddly sober. You make a note that you're going to force her to drink more wine. "Alright, Y/n...let's hear it!"

"I...am going to ask the universe to give me a soulmate!"

Scarlett burst out laughing. You feel your face fall as her face gets redder and redder with laughter. You frown, pouting in your anger. "Why are you laughing? I'm serious!"

Scarlett attempts to catch her breath, wiping at her eyes. She continues cackling, trying to force out words as you glare at her. "O-oh, really?" She tries to hide her laughter behind her hands, turning them into grunts and snorts. "Well, have at it!" She gestures toward the sky beyond the balcony. "Is it just like...praying to God?" She shrugs, still giggling. "I'm sure that you're the expert, though! After all, you have a plan!" In your inebriated state, you do not appreciate her teasing all that much.

"Fine!" You huff, turning toward the edge of the balcony, and lifting your arms to the sky. "I will!"

Scarlett rolls her eyes, but leans back in her chair as you begin. "Listen, Universe," you begin, "I'm not trying to rush you on this whole 'soulmate' thing, but, I was just wondering if maybe I could get a tracking number?"

Scarlett spits wine out over the edge of the balcony, coughing and sputtering on laughter. Maybe she wasn't as sober as you had originally thought.

"I just...I wanna know if he's been shipped yet...is he out for delivery? I'm just...trying to check the status...?" You continue, but, you don't get an answer. Finally, you amend. "And, if it's the guy next door...that would be great!"

Scarlett raises her eyebrows into her hairline. "The guy next door?"

You nod, enthusiastically. "He's gorgeous and he's rugged and I want him to like me!"

Scarlett frowns at you. "I don't think that's how it works..."

"Scary!" You chastise her. "Let me dream!"