Bucky wanted to scream. Sure that was a good reason to freak out, but Tony needed to get a handle on things if he wanted to run the Avengers. He was nothing like Steve who could get things done quickly. Bucky started to stand up, but Steve took his great arm and held him onto him until Bucky sat back down. "Tony, everything is going to be fine. Don't worry about a thing. Just take a few days to calm down and think things over. So what else is new that you need to tell us?" Steve asked.
Tony wiped the sweat off of his forehead then spoke up. Steve was right. "You are right, Steve. I will calm down and chill out. We have removed the two men from downstairs. Nick wants to keep things quiet, but I don't think we should. Steve, Pepper wants you to do a press thing this afternoon. I told her it should be fine. You have to talk about what happened over the last few weeks, and maybe you could tell them about Bucky and you," said Tony.
Bucky smiled at Steve to let him know he was ok with that if Steve was. Steve smiled back before looking at Tony. "I can do that, Tony, and maybe it is time to come out. I am sure people have figured it out by now," said Steve.
Clint gave the nod. "I think they might have. When I go out I hear things," said Clint.
Natasha gave the nod as well. She sat up. "People want answers for what happened out there, and I am not sure we can give them to them," said Natasha as Pepper walked into the room.
She smiled at Tony. "Tony, I have what you need right here," Pepper said putting the papers on the table.
The papers had been slid down the table to Tony who looked them over. He then put them back on the table. "Thank you, Pepper. Those papers don't tell us much, but I figured they wouldn't. Steve said he would do it, Pepper and I am sure Bucky will be there. Happy can drive the three of you, and I want some bodyguards to go," Tony stated.
Bucky was ok with it. He was glad he wouldn't be the only one there to protect Steve and Pepper. James stood up. "I will be there Tony. Tony, I am sorry about earlier. Some things keep popping up, and I need to work on those things," Bucky stated.
Tony waved him off. "It's fine. I have to work on my temper and other things as well. Maybe we should try to get along for Steve sake before he kills us both," said Tony.
Bucky laughed at that. "We should. I think he would kill you though. He loves me too much, and I am the only thing left from his past," Bucky said heading towards the door.
Steve smiled at Bucky. "Your right, Bucky. Are you going back to your place?" Steve asked.
James gave the nod then smiled back at Steve. He blew him a kiss which Steve returned. "I am. I will be back in time for the press thing then maybe we can go out to the park," Bucky said.
Steve let out a blush at that. He wasn't sure why he did though. "Sounds great, Bucky. It's been a while since we just had a stroll through a park," said Steve.
Bucky blew another kiss to Steve before backing out into the elevator that just opened. Everyone at the table let out a laugh as Steve blushed some more. "Steve you know what? I haven't seen you this happy in a long time," Tony said to him walking over to him.
Steve grinned as Tony as down next to him. "I know. So we don't have any new leads?" asked Steve.
Tony shook his head. "We don't, but don't worry we are trying to figure this out," said Tony.
He gave Tony a nod. Steve stood up. "I think I will go read a book now. Keep me updated," said Steve.
Steve left the room after grabbing a plate. Around noon Pepper, Bucky, and he got into the car while Happy held the door open for them. He shut the door as Steve sat down. "Now things may get out of hand, but don't worry about things. I will try to keep things under control," said Pepper as Happy pulled away.
She looked into the mirror she had to check her make-up. Bucky was a little nervous about this, but he trusted what Pepper was doing. So Bucky leaned back into his seat. "So everyone who owns a Press is going to be there," Bucky said.
Pepper gave the nod then spoke. "They are. You guys being together is big news, and they want answers to everything that has happened. So remain calm, and you should be fine Bucky," said Pepper.
Bucky wasn't so sure about that. He didn't think he could be calm. Steve reached over and put his hand on Buckys. "It's going to be fine. I am there with you, and you shouldn't have to do much talking," spoke Steve trying to calm Bucky down.
It helped a little, but not much. Bucky knew Steve was speaking the truth, but he knew the press would want answers from him as well. "Thanks, Steve, but it's not helping much," Bucky stated as they pulled up to where the press thing was taking place.
Happy got out of the car then opened the door for them. The three of them got out to a lot of cameras going off. Steve grabbed his crutch then started walking up the stairs. Bucky let Pepper go then he followed her. Steve took a seat as did the other two. A lady stepped up to the plate. "May I start asking questions?" she asked.
Steve looked at the woman's name tag before speaking. "You may, Sari."
She smiled at him. Sari was thrilled to be getting to ask the first question. This day was going to be good. "How can you be with someone who killed people for a living? Aren't the Avengers all about saving people and not killing them? Unless that's what you guys are about," said Sari.
There was an even bigger smile on her face. She could tell that she had gotten under their skin. Pepper spoke up. "I don't know how you found about them before they went public, but everyone knows Bucky's past and how it wasn't his fault for the things he did. He was made to do those things. So next question and if it happens again Sari I will make sure you don't get to ask any more questions."
Sari went back to her seat. She wasn't thrilled with what just happened. Steve placed his hand on Buckys. He knew Bucky was getting more nervous now. Steve spoke into the mic then. "I am with Bucky. We have been dating for a while now. He just asked me to marry him not long ago. I know all about his past and what he did, but he is a changed man. Bucky didn't do those things because he wanted to too. Also, Bucky and I are expecting twins. If you have any questions regarding the attacks, you may ask them now."
A man stood up then. He walked up to the plate. There was a lot of questions on his mind, but he was only going to ask one. "Why are all these attacks happening and what is being done to stop them?" asked the man.
Steve smiled at him. "That's a great question, Sir. We aren't sure why they are happening. We think Thanos is behind them and someone else. There isn't much more we can say right now on why they are happening. Once we know something, you will know something. We are doing everything in our power to stop them. Tony is getting a team ready to go out on a mission," Steve said to him.
It seemed to anger them more than anything. None of the reporters were happy with what Steve just said. "Why can't you tell us more? We want to know when the killing is going to stop. Also, I know that two men were killed in Stark Tower," said a reporter. "I also know that Nick Furry was the one to kill them."
Pepper started to sweat buckets now. She wondered how the reporter found out. Steve and Bucky shared a look. "That's true," said Pepper. "Two men were killed by Furry. We don't know why. They were Russians. One was believed to work for a dangerous man while the other was just someone we used to translate Russian for us. He helped us out when we needed it."
She felt it was best, to tell the truth instead of lying about it. Bucky spoke up then. "We are sorry about them and the others that die. The two men weren't supposed to die. We just wanted to get some info out of them. As for the attacks we are doing everything in our power to stop them."
A woman stood up. She was going to ask her question next. "Steve, when did you know that you were gay?" she asked.
She just wanted to get it out there. The lady felt he could be used in a way to help others come out. Steve smiled as he looked at Bucky. "Well, I think I have always known that I was bi, not gay. It's just not until a while ago did I act on it," said Steve.
Bucky returned his smile. The lady gave an 'aw' then spoke up again. "Bucky has being with Steve changed you?"
He smiled at the woman. "Steve has changed me in a lot of ways. I don't know where I would be if it weren't for him. He is the light to in my dark world," Bucky stated.
Bucky held onto Steve's hand. It was clear to see that they were in love. "I think it's sweet that you two have each other. Is there anything you would like to say to people who are afraid to speak out and come out?" she asked.
Steve grinned. "I would say just be yourself. It is hard to come out, but tell whoever it is. If they don't support you, then it's their loss, but if they do then great. I know I was scared at first, but once I told everyone they were very happy for us," said Steve.
She smiled back at Steve. "One last question. Do you think you will ever be a spoke person for people?" she asked.
Steve and Bucky shared a look. "We will be there for anyone who needs us, and we will speak out, but right at this moment, we are just happy being in love. Steve and I aren't saying we won't go to Pride day and stuff, but we would love to have some time to ourselves as well," said Bucky.
The woman gave the nod to them. She could understand that. The lady went back to her seat as Pepper stood up. "If that's all we are going now," she said.
Bucky and Steve got up and followed her. They all got in the car. Bucky looked at Steve as Happy drove off. "The press thing wasn't so bad, Bucky. It could have been a lot worse," Steve said.
He gave the nod. "It wasn't, Steve. I thought it would be much worse," said Bucky. "You did great Pepper. I could have never done what you have done."
Pepper smiled as she looked down at her phone. She laughed out loud. "Oh it's Tony," said Pepper with a smile on her face as the two men looked at her. "He was wondering how it went."
Bucky leaned back into his seat. Steve did the same thing. "I am sure that was it, Pepper," said Steve joking.
Happy made it to Central Park and let the two men out. Bucky took Steve's lousy arm and held onto it. He figured they could stroll through the park. Maybe even eat something in the park. "So Steve, I was wondering about something," said Bucky.
Steve turned to look at Bucky. "What were you wondering Bucky?" asked Steve.
Bucky laughed. "Well, I wanted to know if you wanted to go look at places. Also, I wondered why you fell for me?" asked Bucky.
Steve let out a chuckle as they made their way over to the petting zoo. He started to pet a goat. "I would love to go look at places with you. We do need to find our place. Bucky you have always been my friend and been there for me. I fell for you because I love every ounce of you. I tried not loving you, but it didn't work out some way," Steve said.
James let out a chuckle. He could see that, and he had a feeling that Steve tried not to love him. Bucky leaned into kissing Steve. Steve returned it then they hugged. After petting most of the pets, they walked on to get some ice cream. "Two strawberries please," Bucky said.
The man handed them to him. Steve started to eat his as did, Bucky. They walked on in silence. Soon they made it to a pound and sat down. Bucky held Steve close. He didn't want to lose him and was worried that something would happen. "Bucky, I love you," said Steve.
"I love you too, Steve," Bucky said to him.
They enjoyed watching the kids play in the pond while the parents sat around the pond. "Just think this will be us in a few years time," Steve spoke to Bucky.
Bucky let out a laugh. He was kind of excited about becoming a parent now. It was easy to see what kind of parents they would be. Steve would be the strict one while he would be the fun one. "It will be. I think I like it, Steve. You make me whole and want to live. I don't know where I would be without you," said Bucky with tears coming to his eyes.
Steve leaned into kissing him. He then hugged Bucky. Bucky rubbed Steve back before they broke apart. "I like it to, Bucky. Bucky you make me whole as well," said Steve standing up.