Fandom One-Shots

30 Second Dance Party (Bucky and Darcy)

"You know what we need? A 30 second dance party!" Darcy said suddenly whipping around to face Bucky.

He had been living at the Avengers tower for a few weeks now and had quickly befriended Darcy. Or more like Darcy followed him around having one sided conversations with herself and eventually Bucky got used to her presence. She only knew he was actually listening to her by the occasionally grunt or smirk he threw her way.

Today had been no different and Darcy had even convinced him to watch Frozen with her. They were only about 20 minutes into the movie before Darcy paused it and announced the 30 second dance party.

She couldn't stand another minute of his shifty eyes, ramrod straight back, and obvious sorrow. Darcy was trying to get him adjusted to civilian life but something was needed to break through his frozen exterior. So 30 second dance party it was.

The lack of enthusiasm in Bucky's face was obvious. Doubting he was going to give back a verbal reply Darcy plowed on.

"Come on don't look at me like that, it'll be fun! And God knows you could use some fun in your life. Besides it's only 30 seconds, I promise it'll be painless."

Bucky was still looking at her with the one eyebrow raised, 'you can't be serious,' expression. It was a sight she was quite accustomed to. As a last ditch attempt she threatened, "Dude, I swear if you don't get off that couch I will tase your ass."

Bucky huffed and rolled his eyes but reluctantly stood up. Darcy grinned and looked up to the ceiling, "Hey J.A.R.V.I.S could you play Twist and Shout by the Beatles, please?"

The song started playing but Bucky didn't seem like he was gonna budge. So Darcy grabbed his hands and started to awkwardly move his arms up and down. After a moment she interrupted this horrible dance attempt by whining, "Come on Bucks you gotta work with me here!"

At this moment Bucky had a choice to make. He could remain motionless and later have to deal with an upset Darcy who may or may not attempt to taser him. The other option was to start dancing and try to keep his pride and dignity in the process.

Later he would claim that option two only won out because he was afraid to be tased by an angry Darcy. Truthfully a tiny part of him just wanted to dance and feel like a normal human being again.

Much to Darcy's joy and surprise Bucky started to dance. It was a bit stiff at first but he was actually pretty good once he got used to it. Near the end he had even started to spin Darcy around. They were both laughing and smiling by the time the song ended.

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In another part of the building Jane and Steve were watching the 30 second dance party with ecstasy on a Stark Pad. Steve was happy because Bucky had smiled for the first time in about 80 years. Jane was happy because her OTP had shared the cutest moment she has thus far witnessed.

"I'm shipping it so hard right now!" she squealed, jumping up and down.

"What's 'shipping'?" Steve asked extremely confused.