Fighting for You 🔞

Thirty-One

Steve fidgeted nervously, as him and Bucly rode the elevator down to the training room. They hadn't meant to be late, but when Bucky had gone to check that he was ready for dinner, the two shared another moment. So far, not much had been said between them, or with Lexi, they didn't have a chance to yet.

'Has she ever gotten pissed off like this before?'... Bucky asks him, as he leans against the side, wrapping his good hand.

'I've seen worse. But yeah, when she makes you train, she really works you..'.. Steve looked over to Bucky, who had paused what he was doing... 'We're super soldiers, and trust me Buck, she'll have us tapping out before she does..'

Bucky smirked at Steve's words, as he finished wrapping his hand. A thought came to him, and he stood up straight... 'We can beat her..'

'No, we really can't..'.. Steve frowned at the look on Buckys face... 'Whatever idea you got in your head, let it go she's always 2 steps ahead..'

Bucky just stood there, his mind running through his idea. He picked up his bag, and turned towards the doors... 'She just needs a distraction..'.. He turned his head to Steve... 'Want to help?'

Steve sighed, shaking his head... 'As much as I know I'd enjoy that, I can guarantee, it won't work..'.. He clapped Bucky on the shoulder, as the doors opened... 'Good luck on trying, she's going to break you, before you break her..'

Bucky chuckled at his words, and followed Steve out. The two entered the training room, seeing her go hard on a punching bag in the corner... 'Drop your shit and lets go..'.. They hear her call out, and she strides to the middle of the room.

'Uh, don't you want a drink or a break first? I looked like you were tearing that apart..'... He gestures to the punch bag. His eyes zoned in on her hands, seeing them bloody... 'Fuck, Lex..'.. He rushed towards her, to help her.

He was concerned for her, that he didn't take note of the roundhouse kick, coming to his side. He felt the wind get knocked out of him, and he hit his knees. He saw her fist coming at him, but he didn't stop her in time, and she caught him in an uppercut.

Bucky hit his back to the mat. He didn't know what he was more stunned about, the fact that she instantly attacked, or the sheer force she attacked with.

'I did tell you Buck...'.. He heard Steve sigh. He turned his head, seeing her launch at Steve. Seeing how she moved, turned him on, not to mention the really short shorts and sports bra she was wearing. He groaned, and got to his feet.

'What are you waiting for Barnes? Move your ass and get in here, now'... He heard her growl out, as she ducked every move Steve threw at her. Bucky couldn't understand how the hell, she was so strong and fast, for someone who claimed to be 'just an agent'. Again, he made the mistake of getting distracted, and she had slid across the floor, wrapping her legs around one of his, and pulled him to the floor, in a leg lock.

'What the fuck!..'.. Steve watched as Bucky shouted out. He had warned him, and he didn't listen. Lexi was serious when it came to training, and she was hard on them for a reason.

'Tap out Buck, it's the only way..'... Steve tells him, as he goes to kick her in the face. She ducked, arching her back, and rolling on the floor, still holding Bucky in place.

Bucky tapped out. He didn't know what the hell was going on, but then again, he hadn't seen her fight just yet. Getting to his feet, he spun around, and saw her put Steve to the floor... 'How are you doing this? We're super soldiers..'.. He was in disbelief, seeing Steve tap out.

Steve shot to his feet quickly, and glanced at Bucky... 'You have no idea. Just keep going, there's no point in trying to question it, and your plan won't work...'

'I'm guessing to try and seduce me? Distract me? Won't work Barnes..'... Lexi nodded at them, and Steve braced himself on his knees... 'I knew you'd want to try that, but it won't work. I'll give you a minute, while I'll quickly explain..'

She walked over to her bag, and grabbed a bottle of water, opening it, and rinsed the blood from her knuckles... 'Your lives matter, they're important. Each one of you, is important. As you saw at dinner, I'm hard on all of you for a reason..'.. She looked up at him, dropping the bottle back in her bag, and grabbing her towel to dry her hands.

'Because I give a shit, about each of you, all of you. You have an important role in this world, and you are all needed. This team isn't just a team. It's a family, a beacon of hope for those who need you. You are inspiration to many, who want to do better, be better. You're all heroes..'.. She dropped her towel once she was done, and stepped forward, her hands on her hips.

'I will push you, guide you, help to take care of you, because you all need someone to do that, for you. So yeah, I'm going to be hard on you, just don't ever take it personal..'.. She turned to Steve... 'In the times when we've gone one on one, how was your skills after?'

Steve smiled, remembering the times he had argued with her over it... 'I'm a better fighter for it. You taught me new moves, pushed my limits because and I quote... The assholes won't stop or give a fuck if you're hurting or in need of a break. You have to push yourself, because giving up, is not an option. If you do, you're giving up on your team, when they need you..'

'Exactly, and please feel free to swear more often..'.. She turned back to Barnes, giving him a smile... 'Hydra will know all your moves, and your limits, so we have to change that. Be unexpected, be better..'

Bucky sighed, he knew she was right. Hydra would know him well... 'I got to ask just one thing..'... He says, shaking his head at her.

'Whats that?'... She asks, flexing her knuckles.

'Why are you not the president? I'm sure you'd bring this country to peace..'... Lexi burst out laughing, at his question.

'Funny you say that, you're not the first to ask that question. My answer is, there's more countries out there that need my help too. And I can't do that, if I'm stuck behind a desk. What I do Barnes, helps more people than you know..'.. She smiled at him.

'I tell you what,  if you tell me, exactly what was said earlier after I left you, we'll call it on the training..'.. She folded her arms, watching the two of them. She already knew from their behaviour, she just wanted to see if they would admit it. She beckoned them closer, so the were right in front of her.

'So go on, I'm waiting..'.. She fought against the smile she wanted to give them, but kept her face neutral as they told her. She wished she was there to see them kiss, it would've been amazing to witness.

'Good, now that you've gotten over that awkward bump and finally done something about the two of you, my next question..'.. The two of them look at each other, before turning their attention back to her... 'Are you two going to join me in the shower room, or not?'

Both men watched as she turned, stripping off as she headed to the communal showers. One side male, the other female. They watched as she stopped and bent forward, removing her shorts slowly, and then dropping the to the floor. She didn't look back, but kept going, until she passed through the door.

'I'm going..'... Bucky said, stripping off and following her. Steve watched as Bucky turned, throwing his shirt at him... 'You coming or not, Captain?'

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