CHASING THE SUN

by SupernaturallyEgocentric

This is third in the series, following An Uncertain Future and Healing. The guys are on their way back to NY. Although the bounty on Bucky's head has been cancelled, he's still wanted by most law enforcement agencies on the planet. Steve is committed to bringing Bucky in from the cold. Bucky just knows that he needs to stop killing, whatever the cost to himself.

12. Chapter 12

"Mixing beer and vodka is a bad idea," Sam said solemnly.

"Bad," Clint said, voice hollow. "Very bad."

"Hey, guys!" Natasha jogged into the kitchen, warm-up gear clad, ponytail bouncing, and a trace of dewy sweat on her forehead. "Steve! How's your man?"

Steve smiled, his expression soft. "He's good."

"Otlichno!"* Nat went to the refrigerator and pulled out a jug of orange juice. Pouring a glass she drank it down, eyes on Clint and Sam, who were hiding in their coffee cups.

Putting her glass into the sink, Nat beamed at them. "Never try to outdrink a Russian, boys!

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*Excellent!