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.

45. Chapter 45

It was Bucky, unexpectedly, who answered. "Just holding hands in the street could get you tossed in jail back then." He looked sadly at Steve. "Or killed."

The table was silent for a moment. "So that's a no?" Clint said.

"Clint," Steve said quietly. "It's none of your business."

"Yeah, I know, Cap." Clint grinned. "It just makes a good story if you were." He picked up a taco and destroyed it in two massive bites.

At the other end of the table, next to Tony, Bruce said drily. "Privacy was one of the biggest casualties of the 20th century."