Dark Arrow

Chapter Forty

Bucky and Steve were already at the bar, tucked into a back corner to avoid attention from the public. They didn't mind being recognised, but tonight was about them just having fun with their girls.

The dim lights made it slightly easier for them to blend in. The soft sound of jazz floating through the speakers made the place seem older than it was. It was one of the few bars in the city that they could really relax in.

Bucky glanced at the time, a small chuckle erupting from him. "Are you really surprised they're late?"

"Not even a little bit."

Bucky put a couple of drops of the Asgardian liquor in their drinks, knowing they'd need it to get through tonight. He knew what Nat was like when she drank, she was either the most bubbly person in the world or she became emotional. He loved both versions but also needed the liquor to help deal with both versions.

"So how late do you think they'll be?" He asked Steve, slightly anxious to see Nat dressed up.

Steve didn't get a chance to reply as Nat and I walked into the bar. His eyes landed straight on me, his heart hammering in his chest as he looked at me.

Nat was getting the same hooded look from Bucky. Both of them in awe of us dressed up just for them.
"How did we get so lucky?" Bucky muttered under his breath to Steve.

"No idea. She's so beautiful."

Steve had barely registered Nat at my side, his mouth hanging open slightly as I sauntered up to him.
"Need me to pick your jaw up there Cap?" I teased.

Steve shook his head with a smile as he stood to pull me into his arms. "You might have to." He placed a soft kiss to my lips.

"You scrub up well too." I complimented him back.

It was an understatement, his dark blue shirt matched my dress perfectly. His trousers tight against his ass giving me a perfect view. He looked divine when coupled with the slight beard he had going on.

"So what's my girl drinking tonight?"

"Your girl huh?"

"Yeah sweetheart." He nuzzled his nose against mine, not caring that we weren't alone. "My girl."

Bucky pulled Nat to sit down next to him, throwing his arm around her shoulder. "Were we ever that bad?"

While Steve went to get our drinks I joined them at the table, scoffing at Bucky as I sat down.

"Yeah you were. You called Nat your fallen Angel for three weeks."

I remembered it clear as day, the way he'd mutter it under his breath every time she walked into the room. It was sickeningly sweet but I knew it would embarrass him. He scrunched his face up, clearly unimpressed with me ratting him out to Nat.

Steve came back, rolling his eyes at the clear look of embarrassment on Bucky's face. I took the cocktail from him as Nat leaned in closer to Bucky.

"Don't pout babe, it's cute." She kissed him, trying to cheer him up.

I turned to Steve with a smile. "Told you I'd make him regret this date in the first five minutes."

"Mission accomplished." He grinned back, holding his hand out for a high five.

We chuckled, ignoring the death stares currently coming from Bucky. "Think I preferred it when you two were fighting." He grumbled before taking a sip of his drink.

Nat scoffed. "Wasn't it you that threatened to lock them in a room for being stubborn?"

Steve and I laughed, able to look back on the problems we'd had with a smile. Yes they'd been painful times but they had brought us closer together, both of us knowing more about it each other because of it. I pressed myself closer into him, his arm wrapped around my shoulder.

Bucky scowled at Nat. "I thought you were supposed to be on my side?"

"Oh I am. You're just easier to wind up."

I smiled watching my two best friends wind each other up in a way that only they could.

"Oh this is going to be a fun night." I smiled, taking a large sip of my drink.

Bucky turned his scowl from Nat to me. "I regret my friend choices right now."

I stuck my tongue out at him, determined to spend the evening winding him up. It was only fair after the amount of times he'd done it to me.

The second I mentioned shots Nat was on her feet, all but dragging me to the bar. I could feel Steve's eyes on me as I walked away. Just to wind him up a little bit I made sure to lean against the bar, giving him a nice view of my ass in my dress as I did. I had no doubt that I'd pay for it later but it was worth it.

Nat looked over her shoulder at Steve and Bucky before turning back to me.
"I can't tell if Steve wants to fuck you or hurt you. You may want to dial it back a notch."

"Oh Natasha, why do you think I'm doing it?"

As the night went on and the alcohol flowed we were all feeling the effects. Nat more than anyone as she laid half asleep on Bucky's shoulder. I threw back another shot, Steve's hand landing on my thigh under the table.

"Slow down sweetheart." He warned me.

Of course his threat had quite the opposite effect. I couldn't help it, he brought out the inner brat in me just like he always had. I gave him a smirk as I picked up another shot and tipped it back. His grip on my leg tightened as a silent warning. He shook his head, going back to his conversation with Bucky.

It was only when Nat started snoring softly that we all looked down at her. She had passed out with the cutest little pout on her face.

"On that note I'm going to get this one home. You guys coming?" Bucky asked as he picked Nat up.

I went to move, only to be stopped by Steve's hand gripping my leg once again. "Nah we're going to stay a while. Need to talk to this one about something."

"Sure thing pal, have a good night you two."

He left us, Steve's demeanour changing almost instantly. He turned my head to look up into his darkened eyes. "I told you to slow down."

My stomach fluttered as his voice dropped. "I'm guessing if I said I was sorry it would make no difference?" I feigned innocence as if I wasn't getting exactly what I wanted.

"Not even a little bit."

I shifted so I was facing him completely, my dress riding up my thigh. His eyes lowered, darkening further as he got a glimpse of the red lace I was wearing underneath. I delicately slid my hands up his thighs, all the way up to his shoulders.

"I really am sorry Captain."

"Sweetheart, I really would like to believe you but I don't." He ran his fingers over the back of my neck, sending shivers coursing up my spine. "The problem is, I'm just not sure how to make you listen to me."

"Hmm...I think we both know one way." I nipped at his earlobe, making my point.

Steve bit back a smile, trying to keep a straight face as he glared at me. He pretended he didn't love it when I teased him and played his game. Yet I knew better. The slight bulge in his pants gave him away more than anything.

"Get your coat sweetheart, we're leaving."

"Well it's about damn time."

He swatted my ass as I stood up. "Brat."

"Asshole." I sung over my shoulder, moving out of his reach with a smirk.

Steve finally let out his smile as we stepped outside, pulling me to his side I kept close to him using his heat to beat off the cold chill in the air.

"You know you're going to pay for that when we get back right?"

"Oh Captain, I'm counting on it."