Unforgettable

Part 29 - I see red

A few of the Avengers had been dotted around the tower all day helping Tony to get everything ready for his party. By this point the drinks were flowing and most were in good spirits.

Thor kept looking off to the side, frowning 'So.... Who's going to tell Bucky that Jeremy is here' This seemed to grab everyone's attention. Tony snapped his head to the direction that Thor had just been staring at 'Shit. He's actually here'

Knowing this was going to cause a whole load of problems, Sam was pissed 'Yep. Look at him swanning in here like he doesn't have a care in the world'

'But who the hell even invited him, that's what I want to know' Nat was aiming this question at Tony but he still seemed to be puzzled himself. Bruce frowned, lifting his head up to face the group 'You don't think Willow would've invited him do you?'

Steve didn't want to believe that. Willow might be pissed at them all for not telling them everything but she knew to be cautious given the fact that everyone was giving her a warning 'No. She definitely wouldn't invite him to this. Not knowing that Bucky would also be here'

'Fair enough' Nat exclaimed 'But this takes us back to Thor's original question. Who's going to tell Bucky?'

Everyone looked towards Steve. He was Bucky's best friend and close to them both. It felt right that it should come from him. Realising that everyone was looking at him, he quickly came to the realisation that they wanted him to have this discussion 'Oh no. Don't you dare look at me to do this. I've been burnt before for trying to meddle in their relationship and I don't plan on putting myself in the firing line a second time'

All eyes then shifted to Sam. He was just as close to Bucky so he would be the next best thing behind Steve. Tony however had other ideas 'I'll do it. I'm not scared of metal man'

Sam realising that Tony lacked the empathy to deliver this message in the right way turned back to Steve 'You should do it man. It would be best coming from you' Steve blinked at Sam a few times 'Why don't you tell him. You're close to him too' And just like that it had turned into two grown men resembling two kids fighting in the playground.

And who should arrive at that moment.... Only the man at the centre of this controversy 'Tell who what? What did I miss'

Before he could stop himself, the words flew out of Bruce's mouth 'It seems that Jeremy has shown up at the party. Everyone was arguing over who should tell you'

Bucky looked around until his eyes had narrowed in on the person in question 'Guess it's time I took out the trash. You guys wait here. This is some that I want to do on my own'

As Bucky strode off towards Jeremy, the others looked between themselves trying to figure out if this is something they should intervene with our let it run it's course. Sam broke the silence first 'Well that went well'

Steve rolled his eyes before zeroing back in on the scene that was unfolding in front of them

'Just the man I was looking for. You're not welcome here so why don't you just leave.' Smiling to himself knowing that his plan at getting Bucky riled up was just about to take off, he neutralised his face before turning round to meet Bucky's intense gaze 'Funny Barnes but I don't remember you being in charge of the guest list

Moving closer to avoid too much of a scene, Bucky leaned in 'Yeah well I don't give a shit who gave you the invite. I'm telling you that you need to leave'

Smirking, Jeremy took this opportunity to dig the knife in further 'Funny but I don't think that's what your wife would want. Have you even asked her'

Bucky could see what he was doing. He was trying to get under his skin so that he would lose control and it was taking everything in him not to wipe that smug smile off his face 'You know what she used to tell me about you... she would say that she would wake up in the middle of the night in a panic thinking is this all there is'

'Wow... she really told you everything huh' Jeremy could feel how close Bucky was to losing it and knew he just needed to push him a little bit more 'Well tell me James... did she tell you that she threw herself at me the other day?' Bucky's jaw tightened and Jeremy knew this was his moment 'Did she tell you that or did she stop telling you everything the moment she forgot who the hell you were'

That son of a bitch. If Bucky thought he was getting under his skin before it was nothing to how he was currently feeling 'Look I get why you're being such a dick. You obviously still love her and think you're going to get her back' seeing Jeremy's hands ball into fists, Bucky continued to push, knowing it was now a battle of wills 'But the thing is... she outgrew you. What makes you think that won't happen again?'

Jeremy licked his lips before locking his gaze back on him 'Thank you for that advice. I will mull it over whilst I'm in bed with your wife'

And that was it. The final straw. Bucky saw red. No longer willing to deal with his bullshit. Picturing that scum in bed with Willow literally had him tasting bile in his throat and he smashed him straight in that pretty boy face, feeling satisfaction as he heard a crack and watched his nose explode with blood.

Steve seeing how Bucky wasn't going to release him anytime soon, ran over to try and pull him away but to no avail. There was one thing that made them all stop. A panicked voice rang out from the crowd 'Bucky Barnes what the hell do you think you're doing'

All three heads turned around to face that voice where they were met with an extremely pissed off Willow.