◦○DAYBREAK○◦ Bucky Barnes

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DAVINA POV

"I've missed this." Davina mumbled, shuffling closer to her love as Steve continued to talk.

Bucky grunted, glancing over to where his child lay asleep in Barton's arms. "I haven't." He shifted his weight so the soldier could wrap a loose arm around the Penton girl.

"Why? Is this because of Rebbie?" Davina mumbled, her eyes not leaving Steve.

"Partly. I would elaborate but we should probably stop talking before little Stevie kicks us out."

Davina stifled a chuckle as Bucky drummed his metal fingers along the side of her waist. He zoned out, knowing the important keys of Steve's hero speech wouldn't come till much later.

"-as you know, the threat was minimal last year, however, Bruce and I have noticed the rise in demand for HYDRA's... demand." 

Davina scoffed at Steve's words. As if everyone in the room didn't know the reason they were in this mess. She rolled her eyes at Steve wrapped up his rambling, causing the people filling the room to wander away to their quarters. No doubt in preparation for the days to come.

As Bucky wandered towards Clint to collect his baby, Davina found herself standing before Steve. Her arms were crossed over her chest in a dull manner, a questioning look cast upon her features.

The Rogers man turned around to face her, crossing his own, muscular arms around his chest and sighing heavily.

"HYDRA's demand? That's what your calling it now?" Davina pressed.

Steve shook his head lightly and let out an exasperated sigh. "Can we please not do this right now Vina? You know what I meant up there."

"Everyone knew what you meant up there Steve. So why are you sugarcoating it? We all knew this was going to happen eventually, it was just a matter of time." Davina scoffed, somewhat playfully.

Tension was growing between the pair as their sibling-like arguing began to evolve.

Steve's eyes sharpened as he shot a quick glance towards the doorway Bucky had disappeared down moments earlier along with Rebecca. His gaze found her aggravated eyes once again. "You shouldn't have brought her here Penton, this is no place for a kid, let alone a baby."

Davina's eyes narrowed, her fiery temper beginning to boil. "Oh really? And where would you suggest I take her instead Rogers? Because if you know any trustworthy nannies willing to take in a child of an avenger who may be targeted by HYDRA, do tell them to give me a call."

Steve's solid expression showed no signs of hurt from the Penton girls snappy comment. Instead, he let out another heavy sigh.

"Vina- You know that's not what I meant. All i'm saying is that this isn't the safest place for her. I'm happy for you, I really am, but I will not be held responsible if that child gets hurt here."

Davina's strained expression softened at the captain's words. He was right.

"черт." The brunette mumbled under her breath, to soft for Steve's super soldier hearing, not that he'd understand her anyway.

"Look Steve, there's nowhere else for her to go. There's no one who can take her without knowing how long they need to take her for."

Steve Rogers shrugged half-heartedly, leaning closer and smiling. "Talk to Nat."

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