A Stark and a Barnes (Bucky x Reader)

Chapter 11

It has been a few days since I arrived at the tower.
I was very happy.
I loved spending hours in the lab with Dad, Bruce and Peter.
I enjoyed talking to someone other than Jarvis.
-y/n, Nat asks about you. She wants to know if you're ready for training.- Clint said.
His head peeked out of the lab door, making me return to reality.
-Oh. Hey Clint.- I said looking up from the project -Is it already half past three?-
-Mhmh.- he nodded.
-Okay, just give me five minutes. I'm going to change.- I said getting up and approaching the door.
-See you in the gym.- said the man patting me on my arm.
I went up to my floor and I put on a white tank top and black high-waisted sweatpants.
I tied my hair in a bun as I walked down to the 17th floor.
When I arrived I noticed the redhead smiling at me.
-Have I disturbed your work?- she asked as soon as I approached.
-Actually, yes, but I needed a break. Between studying in the morning and staying all afternoon in the laboratory I need to let off steam.- I said as we entered.
-I was hoping you would say so.- she said placing a hand on my shoulder.
At that moment Clint arrived with something in his hand.
-To avoid hurting yourself too much, put these on.- he said, passing me some bandages.
-I have to cover my knuckles too, right?- I asked, trying to wrap my hands well.
-Yup. You are very good, for the first time.- Nat noted.
-Well you know when your parents are not around and you go to play in dad's laboratory where there are screwdrivers and things like that, you have to learn the basics to cure yourself.- I admitted -Anyway, let's start?- I asked trying to cheer up .
-Yes, OK. Today you will fight against Clint.- the woman said satisfied.
-Like this? Directly.- I admitted surprise.
-Do you prefer against me? Or Steve? Or maybe Thor?- She asked.
-A murderous spy, a super soldier and an Asgardian god. Mh...you know what? I think I'll keep the archer.- I admitted -Not that you're weak Clint, it's just that among them you are the least strong.- I said.
-Be calm. Then, punch high. Feet pointed. Head firm. Back straight.- said the man, placing himself in front of me.
I got into position and we began to fight.
Obviously Clint was using the least bit of his strength against me.
I started throwing punches in bursts, hoping to hit him, failing most of the time.
He also threw a few punches, one of which hit my nose.
I felt something warm coming down to my lips, but I didn't even bother wiping it.
I didn't want to give up.
I heard Natasha tell us to stop, but I ignored her.
-y/n! Clint! Enough!- the redhead shouted worriedly.
I saw some concern on Clint's face, but he said nothing.
-I'm...fine...ugh...really.- I said between the punches.
Clint glanced at his friend, then focused on me again.
He tripped me, I was about to fall but at the last he managed to keep his balance.
I decided to kick him, but he skilfully dodged it.
I could feel my heart beating faster.
I could feel the adrenaline flowing through my veins.
I could feel the metallic taste of blood on my lips.
I tried to throw a punch but instead of just avoiding it, he quickly blocked it and turned my arm, making me squirm in pain and bring my arm against my back.
-Ok, ok. I surrender...- I admitted panting.
Clint let go of my arm and I fell to my knees on the floor.
-Hey, hey. Are you okay?- he asked, kneeling next to me.
Soon after Nat came running.
-Yes, yes...I...I just need...air...- I said between breaths.
-You were very good.- he said, putting his arm around my waist to help me stand up.
-But if I sucked.- I said with a sigh.
-It is not true. You did not fall on my trip.- he smiled, as soon as I sat on the bench.
The redhead handed me a towel and I dabbed my nose.
-I'll take you to the infirmary for checks, come on.- said the redhead.
At that moment Steve and Bucky entered the gym.
-Nat. Clint. Fury wants us all to base the S.H.I.E.L.D. Now. A meeting with him, Coulson and Hill.- explained the Captain quickly, who didn't seem to have noticed me.
-I have to take her to the infirmary first.- Natasha said pointing to me.
-Oh, hey y/n...what happened?!- he asked seeing the blood.
-We were training and...well...I punched her in the nose...- Clint admitted, scratching the back of his neck, embarrassed.
-We have to go to Fury. Bucky, could you take her to the infirmary?- Steve asked.
-I don't need it. I'm fine. Really.- I said getting up.
-If something happens to you, your father will kill me. So now go to the infirmary without making a fuss. Okay?- Clint said.
-Okay okay. I'm going, Legolas, take it easy. See you later.- I said going to the exit.
-Hey. Wait for me.- I heard a voice, as soon as I left the gym, and I turned around.
Bucky was walking towards me.
-Bucky, hey. Tell me everything.-
-No, nothing...I...I wanted to take you to the infirmary.- he said walking beside me.
-I appreciate it, but there is no need. Really.- I smiled at him.
-The others are all going to the meeting, so I'll be your bodyguard for today. In case something happened. Steve took hours to convince your father. So now let's go to the infirmary.- he said, stopping in front of the elevator.
-Oh, okay. Let's go.- I said pressing the button to call the elevator.
Arriving at the infirmary I sat on the cot while Jarvis checked I hadn't broken my nose.
-It's all ok. Nothing unusual. Fortunately your nose is not broken.- Jarvis said.
-Very well.- I smiled getting up -J, do you know when the others will come back?-
-Less than an hour.- the computer said.
-I would like to go and watch a movie. What do you say, Bucky?- I asked.
-Uh...okay.- he smiled and we went to the cinema room on my floor.