Everything Now ••Winterhawk••

It's a Start

Includes: Strong language. Warnings listed in chapter.

So, because it's what I know and I'm from Indy, this will be set in modern day Indianapolis, Indiana. Bucky is from Shelbyville, IN so it's not much of a stretch. Schools run on a 2 day 8 block system. Grey days are blocks 1-4 and Red days are 5-8. Otherwise, if I've changed anything I'll just do an A/N.

Hopefully i keep motivation to write this because I'm kinda living for it and i hope you will too!

Monday September 3, 2018
(Grey day)

"Hey!"

Bucky grinned, holding the Starbucks to-go cup over her head. Claire jumped to get it.

"Asshole," she groaned.

"You love me," he scoffed, finally handing her the cup back. She took a gracious drink.

"I think I don'-"

"Hey, guys!" Steve sported a broad smile as he and Peggy came up to the two in the hall.

"Bucky's bullying me!" Claire whined. If she complained to Steve, then maybe Bucky'd get in 'trouble'.

"C'mon, man, be nice," Steve laughed, gently pushing his friends shoulder.

"I am nice! I am a gentleman!" Bucky laughed almost defensively.

"Girls, girls, no fighting," Tony waved his hand in the air as he stepped up to the small congregation in the outer English hall. "I'm sure you all have just fabulous boobs."

"Tony," Steve gave him a disapproving frown.

"Oh, come now, it was funny," Peggy chuckled along with Claire.

"S'cuse me, comin' through, thanks," Natasha mumbled, her hand clasped around Bruce's as she pulled him into the social circle. Claire shifted awkwardly and tightened her grip on her shoulder strap. Bucky noticed and gave her a sympathetic smile that she did not see.

"What is happening today, friends?" Thor's voice was loud and clear as he and Jane joined them all as well.

It was then that Claire felt her chest tighten and breathing become fast and ragged. She backed away from the others, moving quickly towards the end of the hall. They all paused their conversation and watched her.

"Is something wrong?"

"I hope not."

"Maybe we should-"

"I'll go check on her," Bucky said, jogging off after her. He found her standing beside the water fountains between the two restrooms. "Claire?"

She shuddered before turning and flashing Bucky a smile.

"I'm good, sorry, just needed a breather."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Are you sure?" He asked as the fight song played, warning them all that there was a mere 2 minutes until the bell.

"Positive." Another wide grin. He didn't believe her one bit.

"I- ah, okay.. Still on for tonight? I may be a little late since I've got practice and all.."

"Yeah, no problem, I can ride the bus home and you can pick me up from there," Claire shrugged, turning in the direction of her last block class. "See ya later!"

"Yeah, see ya," Bucky called over his shoulder, going back to the others where a good number of them funneled into AP English 12. God help that pour teachers soul.