A Day in the Life...
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Subtle Bucky/Darcy
"GUYS ITS TIME!"
A collective groan could be heard from every area of the Tower, along with the shuffle of feet.
Ever since Darcy's arrival after Jane's lab had been moved to the Tower by request of Thor, she had determined in the span of three hours that every Thursday night was Entertainment night, and that all members present were to attend whatever entertainment Darcy had imagined.
All Avengers were very much aware of the fact that there was no escape from this, as Darcy had managed to gain Jarvis' favor. A very dangerous advantage to have. Starting at 6 every Thursday night, when the pizza arrived, Jarvis would begin to close off certain areas of the Tower until all occupants had migrated to the entertainment center. Not even Tony could override Jarvis' act.
Jarvis's answer always being, "I'm sorry sir, but mental refreshment is even more important than physical."
Unfortunately, due to a lengthy mission, only few people were present in the large tower. Sam, Bucky, Steve, Clint, Jane, Natasha, and the Queen of Entertainment herself, Darcy.
The many boxes of pizza were strewn around the coffee table, open to everyone. The conversation of the night began with this:
"Can you hand me a slice of pizza?" Bucky asked, being the farthest away from the pizza from his position on the couch.
Sam, who was a few seats away from Bucky and grabbing his own slice from a box that held three pieces left, turned towards Bucky with a blank face.
"There's none left," He said, biting into his own slice.
"I got ya!" Darcy exclaimed, grabbing a slice of pizza and handing it to Bucky, whilst taking a seat next to him. Had she not been paying better attention, she would have missed the quiet "thank you".
Unbeknownst to both of them, Natasha, Steve, and Jane gave the pair knowing looks.
"So, what's on the agenda tonight?" Steve asked, amused by the scene that had played out before him.
"Ooh Cap, I'd almost forgotten why I was so excited about tonight!" Darcy said, jumping up quickly. Poor Bucky was so surprised by the sudden movement that he flinched backwards, his right arm finding his way to calm his 90 year old heart.
"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry J," Darcy said, her eyes growing wide as she turned towards Bucky. Ever since he'd arrived, Bucky hadn't dealt with sudden movements or sounds very well, as it was almost a trigger for his PTSD. Watching action movies had helped, as it helped him subconsciously realize that not every alarming noise was something directed towards him.
"You've gotta be careful Darcy, his wrinkly heart can't take it," Clint called from his perch (a tire swing he had hung to the roof because: A. He preferred observation from a distance. B. Who doesn't like to sit on a tire swing?), trying to alleviate the situation, considering how awkward it might become it.
(No one missed the fact that Darcy didn't refer to Bucky as "Bucky" or "Barnes" or even "Sarge". J for James they supposed, however no one, not even Jarvis, called him James.)
Bucky sent Clint a sharp look before turning towards Darcy with a softer
gaze. "It's good. I promise. I don't have a bullet in me. I've not been bombed. I'm good."
Before Darcy could reply, Steve decided it was best to intervene. "What's exciting enough for you to give Bucky a heart attack, Darce?"
"The Fantastic Four!" She grinned, holding up a DVD.
"Darcy really?" Jane said, an exasperated look on her face. "I thought you hated that movie?"
"I did, however behind the horrible CGI and Jessica Alba's breast, I noticed something. Steve looks like Johnny Storm. They could be brothers!"
A booming laugh could be heard coming from Sam Wilson, who looked to be on the verge of rolling on the ground. The only words that could be understood were: Steve, Torch, and Flame-On.
Darcy began the movie, and throughout the various scenes, interesting commentary could be heard:
Jane: Where is the actual research to this? Where do their numbers come from, huh?
Darcy: To look so much like you Steve, he acts so much like Tony.
Steve: He looks nothing like me.
Bucky: So did you and that nurse Fondue, Stevie? (In reference to the scene in which Johnny flames up for the first time while skiing.)
Clint: Nice Jacket Steve, I might have to borrow it sometime. ( In reference to the effect of Johnny flaming up while skiing, which leads to him borrowing the nurse's pink jacket.)
Steve: He looks nothing like me.
Darcy: I despise Debbie. You stick with someone. You don't leave them over something they can't control. (once again, Steve, Jane, and Natasha exchange looks in response to Darcy's rant, and glance over at Bucky, who seems to be an avid listener to her rampage.)
Sam: And people think we're a little freaky.
Darcy: It's a good thing Tony isn't here Steve because he would hold the whole "Human Torch" thing over your head.
Steve: He looks nothing like me.
Bucky: Hey Steve. Flame On. ( At which point Bucky gives a satisfied smirk.)
Sam: The fact that his name is Von Doom didn't tip anybody off? Really?
Darcy: Look Jane! Science!
Natasha: How anti-climatic.
The movie ended without a hitch and pizza was all gone. All in all it was a pleasant night, except for Steve who knew that being known as the Human Torch was going to be much harder to live down that the time he said "Language". Heaven forbid if Tony Stark got his hands on that movie.
Bucky and Clint, however, thought "Flame On" was a gift from the Lord himself. Bucky, with his skills of agility and stealth, would sneak up behind Steve whenever possible and utter the forbidden words. Clint, however, was less subtle. He specially ordered a set of arrows that were capable of being lit on fire with the forbidden words engraved on them. During training, Steve would receive a nasty when he saw a flaming arrow darting past him. Of course, he'd learned to expect it after the third time.
Just another day in the life of the Avengers.