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The meeting went the way all mission briefings usually go, the only difference was that you were working with the wrong team. The operation outlined was fairly straightforward. The Winter Soldier was needed to assassinate a high-power official from an opposing organisation. This high power official was supposedly often surrounded by heavily armed and highly skilled individuals. He himself was also skilled and very experienced. The target? Nick Fury.

The Winter Soldier was hired to kill the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Besides the obvious implication that Fury had moved from a threat to the top of a major terrorist organisations kill list, it was the perfect intel to send back to S.H.I.E.L.D. The hit was scheduled for 2 days time. You knew you could get a message to S.H.I.E.L.D by then so that Fury and the team were informed of the situation but you weren't done there. You and Bucky were going to stay within HYDRA for at least the next 24 hours to see what else you could find out. It was too good an opportunity to miss.

So that was it. Daniel had asked if you thought the soldier could handle that and of course you'd said it would be done. Hands were shaken, pleasantries were given and Bucky had stayed silent and malevolent next to you the entire time.

As you were leaving the meeting room Daniel took you by the arm and lead you to the empty corner outside. "So, you'll be coming tonight then?" Daniel asked you looking at you intently.

"Oh the night club..yeah. Sure." You'd forgotten about Daniel's invitation to the night club he owned. Out of nowhere you felt a presence behind you.

"I'll come too." The voice was stern and cold. Bucky. You turned very slightly to see him stood at your shoulder, his eyes boring into Daniel. Why would BUCKY want to go to a night club?!"

Bucky's sudden declaration had clearly startled Daniel. "Um yeah. Okay if you like."

Bucky nodded and turned on his heel abruptly and left. "Seriously, does he not creep you out?" Daniel asked you.

"No." You shrugged. "Under all that, he's just a man." You smiled and turned to leave.

"I'll send someone to call on you both tonight!" Daniel shouted after you.

You lifted your hand above your head so he could see from behind that you'd heard. You'd said Bucky was just a man and the truth of that hit you. Bucky was a man under all that tampering HYDRA had done to him, making him into a weapon and wiping his mind over and over. Under all that was a man.

I'm so stupid. You'd be over-analysing. You'd been over-analysing Bucky and you'd been over-analysing yourself. Bucky was a man and you were a woman and not only that, you were a woman who was very attracted to this particular man. You had been denying it, you had suppressed it and you had tried to explain it but the simple truth was that you liked Bucky Barnes and had wanted very much to kiss him.

You wanted Bucky but you weren't sure if he wanted you. Sure, he'd almost kissed you but that could have been any number of things. That could have been the stress Bucky was feeling at being forced back into the world of HYDRA or maybe he'd been feeding off of the vibes you'd been giving off. You had to find out how he felt before you could do anything else. A plan was hatching in your mind.

Fate had worked in your favour when Daniel had invited you to the night club. You would have to wear something appropriate for a night club in DC. That would mean skin on display, a small dress most likely. So there it was, you would dress up, you would make an effort and you would look the best you could. If Bucky acted the way other men acted around a woman they were attracted to, in a setting where alcohol would be flowing and bodies would be pressed together you knew there was something there.

You knew what you'd wear. There was a tiny little black dress you'd bought with you, short and tight and accentuating all the right places. Of course you'd come prepared, you were a spy. You had all sorts in that duffel back in the room and a little black number was definitely not the weirdest thing in there. If Bucky reacted he was interested, and if not? Then you'd be able to put it to rest and get on with your life and have Bucky Barnes as a friend. Easy.

Entering your room you couldn't help the smile on your face until you saw Bucky. He was sat on the end of his bed staring at you as you entered cautiously. He was not happy at all.

"What the hell was that all about?" He demanded the second you closed the door behind you. His eyes never left yours and the accusing look in them made you uncomfortable.

"What do you mean? The meeting?" You had no idea why the soldier had a bee in his bonnet but no doubt you didn't want to have an argument about it now.

"No! Daniel asking you out!" He said as if you were stupid. " He's HYDRA or have you forgotten?!" He jumped up and walked towards you as he said it.

"Bucky Jesus! He didn't ask me out! It's to finalise the deal and to get to know the person he's hired. He's probably using it to scope me out, get to know the handler to the great Winter Soldier." You rolled your eyes at the last part to show you were being sarcastic. "Besides, you're coming".

"Because I invited myself!" Bucky was clearly not calming down at your reassurances so you made an extra effort.

"Bucky. For God's sake listen to me. I am an agent of S.H.I.E..D and an Avenger the same as you. Give me at least a little respect by not assuming that I would be interested in a man who not only is a huge part of a terrorist organisation, but also a man who wants my boss -and friend- dead. Give me that benefit of the doubt." Finally you could see some regret on his face. He at least had the common sense to look ashamed.

"Sorry (Y'N)." He looked genuinely sorry so you just nodded stiffly to accept his apology.

"I'm going to go to the gym for a bit. Coming?" He looked at you sincerely. The last thing you wanted to do right now was to work up a sweat in the HYDRA facilities gym.

"Nah. I'm gunna stay in here and read or something until tonight. Don't be too long, Daniel's sending someone to get us." You lifted up a book out of your duffel and opened to your chapter.

"Okay, see you later then." He left quickly after with a sports bag and a bottle of water leaving you alone.

When you were sure he wasn't coming back you got to work. You hung the dress on the back of the door and began styling your hair into something less formal than your usual ponytail.

One hour later and you were finished. Dress on, hair straightened and make-up fixed you knew you were ready.

You heard the distinctive sound of Bucky approaching the room. Time to put the plan into action you thought as you put on your best innocent smile.

Game on.

A/N: The next chapter shouldn't take long. I'm really looking forward to the next one! Please review guys!