Final Lap - Sambucky AU

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Bucky and Sam got some snacks the moment they got to the market. They enjoyed the different snacks, the games they could play, and the amazing little trinkets for sale.

Bucky bought a few trinkets for his family. Sam knew they couldn't be there long, so, he tried to find a little spot for them to relax before heading back.

Sam eventually found a pier where the two of them could sit, look at the water, and enjoy their snacks.

Sam sat down with Bucky. Bucky pulled out his phone and took pictures of the sunset and the water. "Spectacular..." he said in awe. Sam loved how Bucky just loved the ocean and the sky.

"Hey Sam go pose in front of the sun and water." Bucky said as he got up. Sam looked at him surprised.

"Why?"

"I'm trying to makes memories here." Bucky said with a chuckle. Sam sighed with a smile and posed in front of the sunset with a smile.

Bucky took a picture. "Perfect." He said as he showed him. Sam just cringed and laughed.

"I look so tired!" Sam said. Bucky sent it to Sam and just looked at him.

"You look good tired then." Bucky said with a chuckle. Sam just shook his head with a chuckle and sat next to him.

He looked at the bruise on his cheek. He reached up and rubbed it with his thumb slightly. Bucky winced slightly, then Sam moved guys hand quickly.

"Ah- sorry! I didn't mean..."

"Why Are your apologizing? You're not the one who slapped me." Bucky said.

"I didn't mean to touch your face... I should've asked." Sam said. Bucky chuckled.

"I don't mind you touching my face. I know you won't hit me... you're gentle." He said calmly as he ate his snacks.

Sam smiled softly at that.

"Can I ask you some questions? I'm simply just curious that's all." Sam said.

"Sure." Bucky said as he turned and looked at Sam.

"Okay... so, do you have a girlfriend?" Sam asked. Bucky looked at him surprised and just chuckled. "Nah... most of the ladies I've met don't like me." Bucky said.

"What?! How?" Sam said. Bucky looked at him with a smirk. "Do you think I'm boyfriend quality?"

Sam suddenly got a bit flustered. "I- what?! Why're you asking me?" Sam said defensively.

Bucky just chuckled. "Never mind. My turn to ask you. Have you ever crushed on someone?" Sam thought and looked at Bucky but then thought of Riley.

"I had the fattest crush on Riley. It was so obvious but thankfully he couldn't tell cause he just loved being around me." Sam said with a chuckle.

Bucky chuckled at that. "Interesting. Oblivious love is quite interesting, and funny to watch sometimes." He said as he threw his trash away.

"How come?" Sam said.

"Cause when both sides discover that they both had a crush on each other, they laugh and are like 'what?! Really!?' " Bucky said as he stood.

Sam nodded in agreement. "It is kinda funny. Alright my question..." he thought about it and then chuckled as he thought he knew the answer.

"Have you had your first kiss?" Sam asked. Bucky looked at him. "What do you think?" Sam looked at him and thought.

"I don't know... you might be pretending to have had your first kiss, or you could be experienced and trying to trick me." Sam said as he crossed his arms.

Bucky leaned against the railing and chuckled. "You sound like you want to test me out." Bucky said teasingly.

Sam looked at him shocked. "What!? I- no." He said with a chuckle behind his words. Bucky knew he did but decided not to push.

"I guess you'll never know until you see me kiss someone." Bucky said as he started to walk back the direction they came.

Sam followed behind him. He thought about what it would be like kissing him. His face got slightly warm, but thankfully it was dark so no one could tell.

The two made it back to their cars. Bucky looked at Sam. "Thank you for coming for me." He said softly.

"You're welcome. If you want, you can come stay with me and my family." Sam offered. Bucky shook his head no and chuckled.

"Thank you for the offer, but I can't leave Natasha and Rebecca with them all night." He said as he put his jacket in the trunk. He closed it and looked at Sam. He leaned over and hugged him.

"Drive safe. Okay? Text me when you get to your room." Bucky said. Sam nodded his head. "Same for you too. Okay?"

Bucky nodded. "Gotcha..." he waved slightly and got into the car. Sam got into his and drove out of the parking lot.

Bucky got to his room and took a deep breath before he stepped in. He walked in and saw Winnifred sitting there. She stood up and walked over to him quickly.

"Bucky..." she saw as she saw his bruises cheek. She was going to touch his cheek but he stopped her hand. "Night mom..." he walked to his main room and went to sleep. He opened his door and closed it behind him.

Winnifred stared at his door and sighed as she sat down on the couch. She thought of all the times she could have protected her boy... this is probably why he didn't want to be around her.

She didn't protect him.

Bucky walked into his room and saw Natasha asleep on his couch. He picked up a blanket and covered her with it. He went over to the bathroom, got changed, washed his face, and the just laid in his bed.

He stared at the ceiling and then touched his bruise slightly. It hurt... it hurt a lot actually. It honestly felt like his father punched him more than slapping him.

He sighed and closed his eyes and just went to sleep. That night he dreamt of a peaceful life where he had a daughter.

And a family.