Misunderstandings

Chapter One

"What's up, Romanoff," Steve said, entering the room. Natasha sat down on the couch, tired from her last mission.

"Capsicle," Natasha greeted, trying to hold back a smirk. Steve narrowed his eyes at Natasha.

"Really, Romanoff?" Steve asked, his arms crossed against his chest. Natasha quirked her eyebrows, playfully. Steve let out a little laugh and headed into the kitchen.

Minutes later, Natasha heard a pair of heels click on the wooden floor. Out through the door, came Bucky.. looking moody as ever.

"Natasha," Bucky greeted, with a little smile creeping from his lips. Natasha nodded to him, staring back at the television that stood before her. They haven't talked much. Bucky usually only talked to Steve.. the rest of the team did not approve of him just yet. Bucky joined Steve in the kitchen, their words inaudible from Natasha's seat. Natasha felt a connection with him.. like they have met before. They were both Russian assassins, and they have so much in common, but Bucky still refused to talk to her.

Tony, then, walked into the room, disappointed to see Bucky staring back at him.

"Why are you eating here?" Tony asked, his arms crossed against his chest, "Who the heck gave you permission?!"

"I did," Steve said, with a look of determination on his face. Tony scoffed, annoyed.

"He probably brainwashed you," Tony murmured, loud enough for Steve to hear.

"Excuse me?" Steve said, taking a step forward, "We all did bad things in our life.. why is Bucky the only one being punished for his sins?"

"He KILLED my mom.." Tony said, holding back tears. Natasha stood up from her seat. Steve's guilt for Tony was visible through his face, but he managed to keep a calm expression.

"I understand.. but Nat killed many people and she hasn't been punished for her sins! Why should Bucky?" Steve said. Natasha looked at Steve with a look of fear. Steve looked at the redhead, suddenly realizing his mistake.

"No.. Romanoff, I didn't mean that.." Steve said, but it was too late.. the redhead left the room, tears in her eyes. Tony shook his head, in disgust.

"What a hero you are.." Stark said, smashing his glass on the floor, and left the room.

"What did I do..." Steve said, sitting down.

"It's okay.." Bucky confronted, "Natasha will understand."