Something To Believe In || Bucky Barnes x Reader

CHAPTER 18|

You made your way to the Charity Ball, which was held at some fancy hotel ballroom Tony bought out for the night. You walked out of the car and onto the red carpet, shading yours and Bucky's eyes from the flashing cameras. You noticed he was getting uncomfortable as you saw him tense up, which prompted you to hold his hand and squeeze it lightly. You were soon greeted by the man of the night, Tony Stark. "Y/N, Bucky welcome! You both look amazing. The rest of the team are inside" he managed to say before being swept away by a journalist.

You made your way inside, still holding onto Bucky's fleshy hand, and met up with the Avengers. They were all sat at the bar, but Sam and Steve turned around immediately once the rest of them greeted you. You gained multiple whistles and "Woooows". You thank everyone and sat down for a drink. Bucky began to feel more comfortable as you him and Steve started talking. "Look at us" Steve started "At a bar, just like old times." They both chuckled as Steve turned to you "Right about now two dashing dames would walk over our way, and they'd both want to dance with Bucky" he let out a breathy laugh as Bucky took another sip of his drink "That's true." He admitted

Tony gave his big speech, as he usually does, and took a picture with all of the Avengers, including you. He took a couple with only you as well, seeing as you were theoretically next in line to inherit Stark industries if he didn't have any kids.

As the night went on and everybody drank more, you felt the atmosphere grow more and more relaxed. Bucky loosened up completely, becoming the old Bucky he was known for being. He started flirting more with you as well, which made you blush continuously. A song started playing, which caused Bucky to immediately perk up (song at top). You recognized it as 'In the Mood'.

"This ones for you, soldier boy!" A rather drunk Tony yelled as he pointed at Bucky from where the DJ was. Bucky smiled awkwardly at Tony before turning back to his drink. "I used to dance with girls to this all the time" he chuckled nostalgically "I used to be real good" an idea popped into your head "You think you still are?" He looked up at you, smirking "There's only one way to find out" he said before downing his drink and pulling you onto the dance floor.

He grabbed both of your hands, and with that it was like you were transported back to the 1940s. You could see Bucky, looking sharp in his Sergeant's uniform with his short hair. Swinging you back and forth to the sweet sound of jazz music. He smiled widely as he pulled you into his arms. Every now and then he'd pull you real close and wink at you before spinning you out again. All eyes were on you as he spun you to the song, and only stopped once it was over. The room clapped and that's when you realized that you and Bucky had stolen the dance floor. His hand rested on your waist, and your faces were merely inches apart and inching closer towards each other. His blue eyes turned hungrier, but still sparkled as bright as ever. Your eyes darted down to his lips, and you were almost about to kiss him when drunk Tony intervened once more, placing a firm hand on Bucky's shoulder.

"Tin man! Great job on the dance floor. He's a keeper" he said as he turned to you, pointing at Bucky. "Now come, more drinks!" He said, dragging you both with him.

The Avengers clapped as you walked up, which you both enabled with over dramatic bows and curtsies. "Welcome back, Buck." Steve said as he smiled at his friend. You knew what he meant, he didn't mean welcome back to the bar, he meant welcome back the the world. He was welcoming back the James Buchanan Barnes he knew when he was young, the one that would protect him from fights and flirt with strangers, the one who was his best friend. "I couldn't have done it without my beautiful dance partner" he said, looking down at you with a grin. You smiled back up at him cheekily. "You're not too bad yourself, grandpa." You said, teasing him. He laughed and didn't say anything, instead retorting by putting his metal hand on your back, causing you to jump at the cool feeling of it. He noticed this and smirked slyly as you narrowed your eyes at him.