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.

44. Chapter 44

Catching Bucky's eye, Steve grinned. Scooting his chair closer, he threw an arm around Bucky's waist and whispered into his ear.

Down the table, Clint said curiously, "So, were you guys together, uh, before?"

"Clint!" Beside him, Natasha boxed his ear.

"Ow! What the hell!" Clint looked aggrievedly around the table, seeing several disapproving, but not surprised, faces. "What? I'm the only one that wants to know?"

"No, you're just the only one rude enough to ask!" Natasha sighed. "Were you raised in a barn?"

"No," Clint answered flippantly. "In a circus." He looked back at Steve and Bucky. "Well?"