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A/N If you have any comments or don't understand something, just give me a message and I'll get back to you. Same goes if there any mistakes just let me know, I try not to make them.

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I never appreciated the night life that was Brooklyn, it was uncomfortable and tight. It didn't suite my life style in the least and if it weren't for Caroline begging me to go, I most likely wouldn't have. Yet here I am, sitting at an empty table at 'The Downs'; a small, dainty place located not far from the Brooklyn Bridge. Everyone who wanted to have a good time, dance or drink came here and since the new batch of soldiers were being shipped out in a week – it was even more crowded.

Looking around the room, I watched as couples spun around the wooden dance floor in a chorus of laughter. Upbeat jazz music wafted from one end of the room to the other, as the colour of green uniforms and tailored suits clashed with the elegant flow of dresses.

Unlike me, these people new how to dance. Maybe one day I would to – If I were to ever find the courage to get on the dance floor. Spotting the familiar cherry red dress, I found Caroline - my best friend. A gorgeous women, with her luscious locks of gold and her hypnotizing, blue eyes. Caroline is the picture of perfection, and everything a man would ever want in a women. The 'Golden Girl' as I had liked to call her. Even with a single glance, Caroline could stop a man in his tracks. I must admit, there were days when I wished I were her.

"You should cheer up" came a vibrant voice. Speaking of Caroline, she had gotten back with two glasses of golden champagne. Sitting down beside me, she pushed one over with a smooth motion and smile on her face glowing face.

"You know I didn't want to go, I'm not used to places like this" I said while gesturing around the room "and besides that, I have to work early tomorrow" Sighing, I ran my finger around the rim of the glass. It's been awhile since I'd gone to a social place, my life was far too busy for things like this.

"I know you didn't want to go, but you need to leave your house more often. You're always either there, or at work. How are you supposed to meet someone when you keep yourself couped up" touching my bare hand with her white gloved one, she continued "Now that you're here, I want you to enjoy yourself. And as for work, it won't kill you to stay up a few more hours" taking her hand off of mine, she gave me a giggle before sipping from her champagne; the rim of it becoming stained with her bright, red lipstick.

At times, she sounded like my Grandmother; telling me that I needed to leave my house. But in this place, Caroline is in her element and comfort zone – it was easy for her to say 'enjoy yourself'. Although the more I thought about it, and the more people kept telling me. The more I began to believe they was right.

"What's the point coming to dance halls, if I can't dance" I argued while taking my Champaign in my hand, and taking light sip "Besides, you seemed very interested in that young man over there. The one with the blonde hair" Trying to steer the conversation from me, I directed the attention to the man she was just dancing with.

Smiling with a cheshire grin, a rosy blush began to spread over her cheeks "His name is William, he's 22 and a mechanic" staring at her, it took me a few seconds to register that she was indeed blushing. This was certainly odd and out of character. Caroline had been with many men, on many occasion and never before had I seen her flustered. Looking at her now, I'm most certainly sure she was becoming overwhelmed with a loving daze

"Do you like him?" I asked, perhaps she would tell me. Turning to look at me, Caroline had her hand over her mouth, trying to cover the lower half of her face as she smiled. Looking back at the man we had mentioned, she nodded with a glint in her eye.

I noticed how she held her breath for few seconds, before she began to speak "…I never told you this but we've met before, me and William. When I went to the vineyard for the weekend, my car broke down and he helped me. Ever since then we've been seeing each other. In fact, that's the real reason why I wanted you to come with me tonight, so you could meet him" Waving her hand in his direction, she motioned for him to come over. I wasn't expecting this, and before I had time to close my mouth from shock, he had made his way over "Will…this is Adeline, my best friend. Adeline this is Will"

"Pleasure to finally meet you" he said with a wide smile and glowing teeth, while shaking my hand. Definitely a mechanic I thought, as his hands were rough with calluses "I've heard so much about you, Care's always talking. I'm glad we could finally meet" Care? They both have nicknames for each other? Looking closer at him I couldn't help notice his looks.

He's of average height and build, with short blonde hair spiked at the top and emerald green eyes. Overall he's quite a dashing young man. Strangely, through my observation I found him to look nothing like the men she previously talked too - tall with nothing but muscle and mystery. This was a nice change from her usual self and as the night when on, all three of us talked about an array of different things, including mechanics – of course.

While Will went to get more drinks, me and Caroline had some time to talk "Do you like him?" she said. Facing her, I could see the worry and stiffness in her body. Why would she be worried? I cared a great deal about her and she's been my greatest friend for years. All that mattered to me is that; if she's happy, I'm happy. Not only that but Will seemed like a decent man.

"Caroline he's wonderful" I said with a smile "You two have a lot of chemistry…I'm happy for you" easing her nerves with my answer. Still, it surprised me that she was in a serious relationship and never mentioned it. It made me feel almost guilty that I didn't pick up on it sooner, but then again, it had been a few weeks since I last saw her talking with anyone new. Being me, I didn't think much of it up until tonight. Now, here she is, happy with someone she really cares about.

"Thank you" she said leaning over to hug me "It really means a lot that you like him" Pulling away, Will had come back with the drinks.

"Ladies…" Setting them down on the table, he proceeded to hold out his hand "Sorry to steal her away Adeline, but may I have this dance" Will said while looking at Caroline with a grin. Chuckling together, they got up from the table and made their way to the dance floor. Watching them, I could see how both their faces lit up at one another, as he dipped and twirled her around.

Bringing me out of my trance, a sudden cough rumbled from behind. Jumping slightly at how close it was, I turned to see a man bent down; as if he were going to whisper something to me "Do you mind if I sit?" he asked, while gesturing to the seat next to me. Shaking my head no, he seated himself.

"My bad, sorry if I scared you. I was just sitting over there" he pointed to across the dance floor "and couldn't help but notice you were alone. Thought I might keep you company" His voice slightly deep and slick with confidence.

Glancing up again to look at his face, the first think I noticed was his eyes. They were like nothing I had ever seen, an odd but beautiful mix of blue and grey. A void I could get lost in for hours. Leaving his eyes, I looked over the rest of him; his skin was smooth, slightly tan but still light with a chiselled jaw and thin lips. Dark brown hair rested atop his head, swept back in a stylish manner. He was even dressed quite nicely as well in a suite, tie and vest "What brings you out to The Downs? I've never seen you here before" he said while taking a sip of his drink. I hadn't noticed before but he'd brought one with him, typically, it was beer.

"I'm not usually…I'm here with a friend" I stated further, while flicking my gaze up to Caroline and William. The stranger followed my gaze and hummed to himself in understanding.

"You don't like dancing? Haven't seen leave the table all night" I looked at him as he furrowed his eyebrows. Was he watching me? If it wasn't for the fact that The Downs is a place you generally come to dance, I would have thought it intimidating.

"I'm not very good at it" that was an understatement of course – I was atrocious. I had two left feet and little to no coordination with my legs.

"I can teach you, if you like" The gesture was nice and although he was handsome, he was still a stranger. There was also the fact I didn't want to humiliate myself in front of a crowd of people.

"Thank you, but I don't even know your name" I said as politely as I could.

Thankfully not taking offence, he chuckled and leaned over the table in a movement to shake my hand "James Barnes, but my friends call me Bucky" staring at him for a few seconds longer, I shook his hand in a warm and firm grip.

I guess it was only polite to give him mine "Adeline...Brennan"

"Well Adeline Brennan" he said with a dashing smile and grin "What do you say, wanna dance?"