Birds of A Feather: Landing Pad
By: M14Mouse
Summary: Okay, Clint wasn't listening. He just happened to be there. Okay, he lied…he was totally listening.
Disclaimer: Don't own them.
Okay, Clint wasn't listening.
He just happened to be there. You know…cleaning the windows. They were really dirty. They haven't been cleaned in forever. You know, maybe, he should remodel them. They came with the house. They were planning to remodel. Hmmm….those flip type window would make cleaning easier for Lauren. That was an idea.
He leaned a little closer over.
Okay, he lied…he was totally listening.
He wanted to see his fellow bird dude at work.
And he wanted to know that Cap wasn't still pissed off at him.
"You brought Sam." Cap said with a look. Very pissed off look in fact.
He shrugged. His eyes watching Sam totally win over his kids. Honestly, Nat better be careful. Sam might just steal her spot as favorite.
"As you notice, we are a little short on allies. We need all the help we can get."
"Sam doesn't want to be involved."
"Last time, I checked, he is his own person and he didn't kick my butt when I was at his doorstep. He wanted to help. That is more than I can say about the rest of the world"
Cap was about to say something else before Sam cut him off.
"Man, lumberjack, really? Do I need to buy the jacket and the hat? I suppose the girls will love it," Sam said as he approached them.
He watched as the tension left Cap's body. Hell, Cap was smiling. Just a little bit. It was like a new person coming out. His eyes darted to Sam.
"Only if you buy one too." Cap said.
"Nah…I am good. Beside Falcon is a million times better than Captain Lumberjack," Sam said with a grin.
"I don't know. Woodpecker sounds good."
Sam snorted.
"That is just terrible, man. Come on, man. Run time." Sam said.
"You are going for a run this late?"
"A small one. Probably a mile or so…for you maybe 10 but my back is screaming at me for the car ride. A good short run will help it. Unless you want to continue being Captain lumberjack, then go ahead."
Cap gave Sam a look.
"Let me get my shoes on."
See? The guy already worked some miracles because Steve came much more relax from their run.
"What are you doing?" Nat said when she popped her head out of the window. Damn it, there goes one of his escape routes.
"Shhhhh….I'm watch my fellow bird work his magic," He said from his perch.
"He isn't a magician."
"Nope, he is better than one. Now, Shhhhh…or they are going to notice!"
"Clint, I'm pretty sure that they notice."
"Well…they haven't said anything. So, I'm lurking…shhhhh…."
Nat rolled her eyes which completely ignored in favor of watching Sam and Cap leaning over the railing on the pouch. They weren't doing anything really. They were quiet and looking over the land which was awesome farm land.
"I saw Peggy, Sam. It was after the war and Peggy and I were dancing. It was hard and she was so happy…," Cap said.
Sam was silent for a moment before he started talking.
"Remember when you crash the end of my session when we first met," Sam said.
"I believe you invited me."
"Whatever man…the girl wasn't showing you something new. It was something you have been carrying around that you haven't been dealing with. Instead of finding a way to carry it, you buried it deep. Now, you have to deal with it."
"How do you suggest I deal with?"
"I have a lot of suggestions, Steve. Thing is…would you take them?"
"Damn…" He said with a mumble.
Sam is one hell of a counselor.
"Honestly, not right now."
"It's good to be honest with yourself. When you are ready, I have a few suggestions and a name of a good counselor that isn't me. Man, don't give me that look. Counselors don't counsel friends. It like a train wreck waiting to happen. Trust me. You will like her."
"Don't let Nat hear that…she might try to set me up with her."
He looked over to see Nat shrugging her shoulders before moving inside.
"Well, she is in your age group," Sam said thoughtfully.
Cap started laughing.
Clint moved from his perch to the open window.
One down, three more to go.
If Sam doesn't kill them first….
End of Landing Pad
Next Chapter: Early Morning Roost
A/N: Don't worry. Next chapter is totally Clint and Sam being awesome. Read and Review if you wish.