Final Lap - Sambucky AU

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Bucky pulled into the victors circle and jumped out of his car and raised his fist to the sky. He could hardly breathe.

He did it.

He was the champion. Natasha came running with open arms. He jumped off his car and hugged her tightly, picking her up in the process. She hugged him tightly.

She could tell he was crying. He gently put her down. She lifted his visor and saw his red puffy eyes. "Congrats..." she said as she motioned to Sam who had pulled up and was getting out of his car.

Sam pulled his helmet off as Bucky did. Sam smiled brightly and hugged him. He heard Bucky crying in his shoulder. Sam held him tightly. "I'm so damn proud of you..."

Bucky pulled from the hug and looked at him. "I owe this all to you." He said with a teary smile. Sam shook his head and rubbed his cheek. "You did this. I didn't drive you across that line did I?"

"You pushed me to live again." Bucky said. Sam looked at him and just kissed him. Bucky kissed him back as Carol put the number one hat on him.

Bucky broke the kiss and looked at her. "Go up there and get your trophy." She said with a smile.

Bucky made it to the top and stood on first place podium. He was given his trophy. He raised it to the sky.

He then looked at Sam and pulled him onto the first place with him. They did it.

The crowd went wild. Bucky looked at Sam and just looked at the smile that was on his face as he waved to the crowd.

He knew his next goal.

As the whole event came to an end. Bucky and Sam were tackled with love and excitement from the Wilson family. Darlene hugged her little boy and teared up with joy.

"I'm so proud of you!" She said with excitement. Sam hugged her tightly and chuckled. "Thank you mom." He was so happy and blessed that she was there to experience this season.

This was probably going to be the most important season of his life. She kissed this cheeks and forehead. Bucky chuckled as the boys were trying to hold his trophy.

Darlene walked over to Bucky with Sam. Bucky looked at her. He carefully placed the trophy down and just hugged her.

She hugged him and chuckled. "Congratulations! We're all so proud of you!" She said teary eyed.

Bucky pulled from the hug and chuckled. "thank you...." She looked at her two boys and smiled softly as she turned to scold Sarah's kids for getting their finger prints all over the trophy.

Sam and Bucky just looked at each other. Bucky had a soft smirk on his face as he pulled Sam towards him. "How does it feel to be the boyfriend of a now 5 time world champion?" Bucky said.

Sam smirked and wrapped his arms around his neck. "Just makes me know who I gotta beat next season."

The racers went out to eat and drink. Bucky stuck by Sam for most of the endeavor. He danced with the group (mostly with Sam), and just let loose for the first time this season.

He relaxed knowing he didn't have to be at a track the following week. He could go home if he wanted, go back to his house in Indiana and relax.

He fell into his thoughts when he felt someone tap his shoulder. He turned and saw Sam with a drink in hand.

"Champagne?"

Bucky held it and sipped it as he looked at Sam. He then paused for a bit and looked around the party. It was loud and and to be honest he didn't want to be there.

"Wanna go for a walk?" He said to him. Sam was a bit surprised and nodded. "Sure."

Bucky took Sam's hand into his and walked outside to the beach. The further they got away from the party, the much quieter it became. There was no one out there on the beach.

Bucky just sat on the sand and listened to the water washing up on the beach. Sam plopped down next to him and sipped his champagne as he watched the water as well.

Sam was going to say something when he felt Bucky touching his arm. He turned and saw Bucky half asleep on the sand.

Sam just analyzed the man who was falling asleep next to him on the sand. Sam simply leaned forward and kissed him gently.

Bucky lifted his other hand slightly and kissed Sam back. Sam broke the kiss slightly and saw a tired Bucky staring back at him.

"So... where do we go from here?" Sam asked him quietly. Bucky rubbed Sam's cheek a bit more as he looked at him.

"We... we just wait and see." Bucky said with a soft smile. "So wait and see if long term works out?" Sam said with a chuckle.

"Yeah... let's do that. Let's see who gets tired of the other first." Bucky said teasingly as he looked at Sam's eyes but caught himself looking at his lips.

"We won't be getting tired of each other anytime soon." Sam then kissed him, pulling him up and holding his face.

Bucky held his waist slightly as he kissed him back. He broke the kiss as he started to catch his breath, but the catching of breath turned to chuckles.

"You're right.... Won't be getting tired of each other..." Bucky said. "... I Imagine something wonderful happening in our future."

Sam raised a brow in curiosity, Wondering what the brunette that was way too close to him was going on about. "Like what?"

"You and me just... running the world." Bucky said. Sam felt joy in that. "Well... I can't wait."

"Neither can I."

The night went on, everyone enjoyed the party, and finally enjoyed the fact that their were able to be free for a few months, and enjoy their alone time.

Officially, the season was over.