𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒. ( 𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒 ) ✓

xvi. MEET THE PARENTS

Bucky's leg shook frantically from the drivers seat as he turned the corner to your parent's road. You placed your hand on his thigh to stop him and he looked to you. "Don't be nervous." You moved your hand up to his face and pressed a gentle kiss on his cheek.

"Yes, I, an almost 100 year old assassin with a metal arm and anime character haircut, should not be nervous about meeting your parents." You chuckled at his comments and he gave you a playful glare.

"That's not how they're going to see you, Buck."

"How will they see me, then?"

"How I do. Which is cute and funny and smart and handsome despite being almost 100." He shoves your shoulder gently whilst parking the car. You notice your mother begin walking to you from the doorway of your house and Bucky inhales and exhales loudly.

"Baby, calm down. Pretend this is a mission or something."

"I'm here to talk to your parents not to kill them."

"Oh." your mother exclaims from behind Bucky and his eyes widen, realising she heard what he said. "I certainly hope not."

She turns on her heel, leading you and Bucky to your house and Bucky gives you a look of irritation as soon as your mother's back is turned.

Once your mother walks you inside you notice your father sitting in the corner of the living room. "Ah, we finally get to meet Mr..."

"Barnes. James Buchanan Barnes but you can call me Bucky, sir." Bucky chokes out in nervous mumbles.

"Nice to meet you, Bucky." Your dad holds out his left hand for Bucky to shake and Bucky visibly hesitates. "Let's eat. Bucky and I have been driving for ages and I'm feeling pretty hungry." You say, taking your dad's hand between both of yours to prevent Bucky from having to shake it.

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"So, Bucky, what do you do for a living?" Bucky looks up with his mouth stuffed with food before turning to you, alarmed.

"He works at S.H.I.E.L.D and protects our world and stuff y'know." you mumble and your parents nod approvingly.

"And the arm? How'd you get it?" your father asks and Bucky sighs. He looks to you but you just shrug not knowing what to say.

"I lost it in action during the war."

"Which war was that?"

"World War Two."

Your mother chokes on her drink and your father loses a grip on his utensils. You have to calm both your parents and Bucky remains silent, displaying a tight lipped smile.

"Truthfully, I'm around 97 years old and because of S.H.I.E.L.D, kinda, I'm still alive today. Like Captain America. I wasn't going to tell you but I thought I would. I don't want any secrets between me and the girl I love's parents."

This time it was your turn to choke on your drink. Bucky's gesture and the fact that he called you the 'girl he loves' made your cheeks heat and your hands began to shake slightly. Upon seeing this, Bucky took your hand and kissed it.

"Some things there were better to hear than others but we are glad you are such a nice gentleman, Bucky."

Bucky smiled and your parents seemed to trail off into their own conversation.

"Thank you." you mumble to Bucky. He looks up into your eyes with his own bright blue ones.

"For what?"

"Everything."

"Anything for the girl I love."