Chapter 3
Becky- Betty? Beth?- chattered as Bucky zoned in and out, thinking about his fight with Lizzy last night. Contrary to popular belief he didn't hate her, he just found her annoying. Her constant complaints about his sex life were exasperating, and she always had some smartass retort to everything he said. She was stubborn and hotheaded, irritating, frigid. But he didn't hate her, she just seemed to live rent free in his mind. He wasn't kidding last night, she really did need to get laid, maybe then she would calm the fuck down. To be honest, he couldn't picture her having sex- not that he had thought about it, he definitely hadn't thought about it- it was why he called her Virgin Mary, that really pissed her off. He grinned, picturing her angry face last night. Her eyebrows moved together and her nose scrunched up, it was kind of cute. No, not cute, annoying.
Tony had announced that there would be a party tonight, he figured he would go, he had nothing else going on. He even invited Brooke. She was excited to be partying with the Avengers, he was sure she would show her gratitude later that night. If he pissed Lizzy off in the process, that was just a bonus.
Steve and Sam came into the common room laughing about something or other. "Hey Buck" Steve greeted him. "Robocop," Sam nodded at him. "Fuck off Tweety bird," he retorted. Sam laughed good naturedly, "a cartoon reference Bucky? I'm so proud," he pretended to wipe a tear down his face. "Are you excited for the party tonight?" Steve asked Bucky. "I'm soooo excited!" Bella squealed. Was her voice higher than usual? "I told all my friends I've met the Avengers, they're so jealous," she chirped. Bucky was 99% sure Brianna was only dating him for his Avenger status, but then again, he was only dating her for the sex so he didn't really mind. She was decent in bed, and easy to please. He figured he'd date her for another week or two, then move on.
"What are you guys up to now?" he asked, for lack of anything better to say. Steve replied, "we're headed to the gym, figured we'd train with Clint and Nat." "They're back?" Bucky asked. "Yeah, got in last night, just in time for the party," Steve said. "I'm sure that was their motivation," Sam laughed. "You know Clint loves a party," Steve replied.
Bucky checked his watch, it was 3 pm. "You'd better head home to change for the party doll, you want to look your best don't you?" he winked. "Oh god you're right, I need to pick out what to wear" Brenda answered. She rushed out the door, smiling at Steve and Sam on her way out. "See you soon love!" The elevators closed on her, Sam laughed, "man how long are you planning on having her around?" Bucky shrugged. "I like her," Steve said, "she's not as annoying as Alexa." "Which one was Alexa?" Sam asked. "The blonde," Steve said. "That narrows it down," Sam laughed.
Bucky shrugged, he was having fun, he deserved it after the hell he went through. He stood and headed to the kitchen, Lizzy liked to bake, she was probably there, he could swipe a cookie and piss her off at the same time, win/win.