A Little Calm...

Shots

Heroes - David Bowie

Max
"Okay so, how did you two meet?"

You're waiting across the table with your cue for him to brake. This is probably the most difficult question he could have asked, so you keep it simple by not telling him about the whole 'trying to kill you 10 years ago' thing.

Y/n
"Café, about 6 months ago. He got the barista to write his number on my cup."

You realise that you'll have to fill Bucky in on whatever lies you tell, just in case somebody asks you both.

Max
"Okay, and how long have you been together?"

Y/n
"Ever since really."

This makes you realise that you are actually nearing the 6 month stage. It's gone by so quickly, you can't quite believe how long he's been in your life let alone how long you've been together.

Max
"That wasn't long after your accident though, right?"

There's an awkward pause at the mention of it. None of your family made it out to come and see you whilst you were in hospital. You still don't know why, considering you were in a coma.

Max
"I'm sorry I didn't come out. Alice made it seem as though everything was handled and..."

Y/n
"And you didn't want to come all that way to see me like that, I know . Trust me, I know."

He suddenly walks round the table to where you are and stands directly in front of you whilst he speaks.

Max
"No it's not that. If I didn't see you then I could pretend like it wasn't real. You being so far away, it felt like we were losing you."

You maintain the eye contact before beginning your turn to avoid his gaze.

Y/n
"It's okay Maxi pad, the endless phone calls were enough. Besides, Alice was right. There's nothing you could have changed by flying all the way to New York."

He moves back around the table to line up his next shot.

Max
"Okay then, next Bucky question. How the hell did you land an avenger??"

You're a little disappointed that he recognised him. But you're glad he's managed to keep a lid on it. You give a loud sigh as you talk.

Y/n
"How long have you known?"

Max
"I googled him as soon as you told me his name. It wasn't until I picked you up from the airport that I realised it was THE James Barnes."

You look at him with raised brows, sending him an unimpressed stare.

Max
"Don't worry, I won't say anything."

You hold your death stare as you lean down for your shot.

Y/n
"Good. Now can we get the boring questions out of the way please?"

For the rest of your game, he's asks you questions about your relationship and Bucky himself. Things like your first date, what you think your future with him is etc.
About an hour goes by before you finish your game and drinks. You look at your watch as you place your cue down on the table.

Y/n
"I am definitely not getting up early tomorrow. Hey, don't you have work?"

Max
"Yes, but I don't have to be in before 10. If we leave now I can still get a decent nights sleep!"

You roll your eyes at his optimism and upbeat nature. Oh to be that young again.