Final Lap - Sambucky AU

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The day after the juniors all went out and went to explore the lovely town Kylo grew up in, and explore a place they all weren't particularly used to.

Clara held Natasha's hand as they looked at all the cute little shops. Clara would go in, buy some things, and tip insanely well. Mina would gush over the cute little shops, Anthony would get confused when anyone would talk to him in Spanish, and Kylo was in heaven.

They all eventually went to a restaurant and sat down to eat. Kylo ordered for them and then then the chitchatting began.

Kylo was a very happy gentlemen, since he was now in the race winners circle. He was very happy about being a winner, and he was even happier it had a record attached to it.

As the juniors sat there, enjoying their food, Natasha suddenly realized, she was the only one at this table who wasn't a race winner. She fiddled with her shirt, hoping no one would notice or bring it up.

Yes, she was improving, but it was still something that was frustrating her. She just smiled and continued with the conversations. She was in a good mood and she didn't want to ruin that.

The group got back to Kylo's house as Bucky was watching something on his computer and writing notes. Natasha walked over and peeked at his notes, realizing they were critiques for her racing.

Bucky looked at her. "Get ready to head down to the track. Maria is going have you do some more testing." Bucky said as he finished his notes.

Sam looked at him as Natasha rushed to her room. "Are you overworking her?" Sam asked him. Bucky shook his head. "Nope."

Within the hour, Bucky and Natasha were at the track. She was doing laps. She was improving her control, and learning how to not overcorrect herself.

Maria stood next to him.  "She won't let up till she gets it perfect." She says. Bucky nodded.

"She's just like her father." He said. He started to head back into the paddock.

"Do you think she'll beat you by the end of the season?" Maria said. Bucky paused and thought about it.

"Yes." He said as he turned towards her. "Can she do it in 3 races?"

"If she listens to me, yes. Yes she will." He said as he watched her on the monitor.

"You're mad at me aren't you." Maria said as she sat by him. He looked at her. "Yes... because if you were prepared for this job, she wouldn't be struggling like this." He said with annoyance.

"I apologize." She said to him, seeking for forgiveness.

"Tell that to her, who needed you to help her. Maria you're a race winner, you could've at least set her up for some sort of success.."

"You're right..."

Natasha finished about an hour and a half later. She jumped out of her car. "How'd I do?!" She asked Bucky.

Bucky gave her a thumbs up. " that was your most perfect race I have ever seen. I'm very impressed." He said as he showed her.

Her laps were beautifully timed. She smiled brightly and chuckled. "Thank you dad for helping me."

"No problem kid. No problem..."

A few days later, the racers arrived in Brazil. Bucky was a fan favorite here. He waved to the fans as he walked through the airport with his family and the juniors.

He signed a few hats and shirts before getting into his car. Sam sighed as he got in. The kids were all in the car behind them.

Then they were on their way to the hotel. Bucky sighed softly as he sipped his water. Sam looked at him.

"How was training with her last week?" Sam asked. Bucky chuckled a bit and sighed. She will be beating me soon." He said as he looked at Sam.

Sam looked at him with a look of sadness and happiness. Bucky recognized this look. "I'm glad she's improving, but... it's going to be hard not being able to see you on the track anymore..." Sam said.

"Nah... you'll see me through Natasha. She races just like me." He said with a chuckle.

"Wouldn't it be funny if she went to Mercedes? Then she really will be racing like you." Sam said with a chuckle.

Bucky thought about it. "Yeah... but, she's gotta form her own path, and she's doing better now."

The group got to the hotel. They all checked in and went to their rooms.

The girls were all in the same room, and Kylo and Anthony were in their own.

"Bucky where are you-" Sam said as he came to a stop. He saw Bucky asleep on the couch. He smiled softly and walked over to him.

Sam gently kissed his forehead. Bucky shifted a bit and looked at him. "Hm?"

"You need to go sleep in the bed if you want to comfortable for tomorrow's qualifiers." Sam said. Bucky sighed and sat up. He held his head and looked at his helmet that was on the table.

"I'm not going to the qualifiers tomorrow." He said as he stood up and stretched. Sam looked at him shocked. "What?"

"If I'm gonna go out with a bang, I'll wow them race day." He said as he wrapped his arms around Sam's shoulders.

"Is that a front to being lazy?" Sam asked. Bucky just chuckled and smirked. "Maybe."

Sam just rolled his eyes as he gently leaned forward and kissed him. Bucky kissed him back as Sam pulled him a bit closer to him.

"I'm proud of you..." Sam said as he broke the kiss slightly. Bucky looked at him and just leaned his forehead against his.

"Thank you... I'm proud of you too." Bucky said as he just admired his husband. Sam chuckled be sighed.

"Thank you... well. We need to  get ready for bed to be at the track tomorrow. You still got juniors to support." Sam said as he pulled away to walk to their room.

"Don't want to spend some time with me?" Bucky said as he held his hand and smirked a bit. Sam looked at him.

"Doing what?"

Bucky looked at him with a really look.

Sam smiled and then walked over to him. "After you win Brazil."

Bucky chuckled and held his hand. "Making me suffer. Fine. I'll win Brazil... for you."