Final Lap - Sambucky AU

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Bucky and Sam got to the track. It was the second to last race of the season. The two of them had been dating for 6 months now.

They walked down to the track together. "You know this is the second to last race of the season?" Sam said.

Bucky didn't realize. He looked at Sam surprised. "Seriously? I forgot we were in Vegas." Bucky said.

"And... you're point totals are making it look like you're gonna be a world champion." Sam said as he stopped between their paddocks. Bucky couldn't believe it.

He just chuckled and looked at Sam. "We can worry about the world champion stuff at the next race." He kissed Sam's cheek as he waved and headed over to his paddock.

Sam did the same. He walked into his paddock and sighed as he start to pull into his racing gear. He was so excited to finally be in the off season soon and be able to breathe.

He grabbed his helmet as he saw his phone light up. He held it and saw a selfie from the family. It was them all wearing Ferrari gear and cheering for him.

He smiled softly and grabbed his helmet. "Thanks guys."

The cars pulled out and took off down the track. Since Sam won the previous race, he took the lead and led the pack.

Bucky was right behind him, and was not giving him much room. Sam knew his technique at this point and didn't move, but he knew an overtake was going to be attempted.

As the curve came, Sam sped up, Bucky trailed behind him, but as the second curve came, Bucky overtook him and booked it .

Sam chuckled. "Oh this is going to be fun."

As the race continued, the two battled it out for first, both putting up a good fight. Bucky ended up the first man across the line. He raised a fist to the sky and waved to the audience.

Sam chuckled. He had so much fun with that battle as he drove his car over to the victors section.

For the first time, Stephen Strange was on the podium with the two.

Sam smiled and looked at Bucky. Bucky looked at him and motioned for him to give him his hand. Sam held his hand but was suddenly pulled up onto the first podium with him.

"We won together." Bucky said to him. Sam smiled and the two raised their trophies together.

Afterwards the two had interviews. Sadly they were separated for them but they could deal with it.

"Bucky, how does it feel that you are going to be the world champion tomorrow?" Bucky chuckled and thought.

"Very exciting! I can't wait to be able tos how the world and my lovely boyfriend what all their encouragement and love did for me. I came into the season after being out for three years, and I'm still leading the game." Bucky truly was shocked he made it this far.

"Do you intend to keep racing after this season?" Bucky laughed and nodded. "Yes, I'm staying on for as long as I want. I'm gonna stay in for as long as Sam which is going to awhile as well." Bucky said.

"Would you say that Sam will be your rival for the coming years?"

"Yes. He is my best friend, my boyfriend and my rival. He will be the only person to rival... who knows." Bucky said with a chuckle as he sipped on some water.

"Do you ever see yourself racing a woman as good as you?" They asked him. Bucky was quite surprised by the question but then just smiled.

"Hell yeah. I would love to be challenged by a female racer. Who knows, maybe I'll have a daughter and she will be the one to outdo all my titles." He said with a laugh. The reporter laughed too.

As he was about to ask another question, Sam came over and wrapped an arm around his shoulder and kissed his cheek. "Hey hun, they were just asking me if I would be cool with a female racer dethroning me." Bucky said with a chuckle.

Sam laughed. "Of course he does!"

After everything, Bucky and Sam got ready. They were going to meet Sam's family for dinner at a restaurant.

Bucky walked over to his car and got into the drivers seat as Sam got into the passenger. Bucky started the car and sighed a bit as he relaxed.

Sam glanced at him. "You alright?"

"Yeah. Tired." Bucky said. He closed his eyes for a moment. Sam knew the both of them were tired. They had a rough season.

"I have a gift for you." Sam said as he reached into his bag. Bucky opened his eyes slightly and looked at him. "A gift... funny I have one for you too."

Sam chuckled as he handed him a box. Bucky reached into his bag and handed him a box as well.

The two of them opened their boxes at the same time. Bucky smiled softly as he saw a watch.

Sam opened his and saw a necklace. It was beautiful and had a gem in the middle of it. "I didn't think the jewelry I liked was your type so I got you something pretty, like you."

Sam smiled softly as he held it on his hands. "It's gorgeous." Sam said as he started to put it on. Bucky helped him and clipped it.

Bucky then pulled his watch on and smiled as he looked back at Sam. "Happy 6 months." Bucky said.

Sam leaned forward and kissed him. "Happy 6 months." Bucky smiled as he kissed him back. He gently held him close.

Bucky broke the kiss slightly. "We could head back to the hotel and sleep in instead..." Bucky said.

Sam chuckled and shook his head. "We promised my parents dinner. But... afterwards okay?"

Bucky simply nodded and put his forehead against his.

"Alright... sounds good."