Emily
Emily felt a sense of warmth waking up tangled between the two super soldiers. She woke up with Bucky spooning her while her arm and leg was wrapped around Steve. Bucky's hand touching Steve's stomach and Steve laid on his back, his arm underneath both Emily and Bucky. She opened her eyes and could see Steve was awake and judging by Bucky's breathing he was still asleep.
"Happy birthday" Emily said, snuggling into Steve. She saw Steve smile, and he turned his body to face her, he leant towards her kissing her gently on the lips.
"Good morning" Steve said after pulling away from the delicate kiss, smiling at her.
Emily's hand now on the back of Steve's hand, her fingers running through his short hair. "I thought we could get breakfast out today, I mean it's not every day you turn 100"
"He's 99, I'm the 100 year old" Bucky mumbled into the back of Emily's head sleepily.
Emily smiled at his comment, "Maybe I should trade you guys in for a younger model. You know so you can keep up with me" she laughed, but her laughter was quickly stopped when she felt Bucky pull on her, pinning her now onto her back.
Steve and Bucky now looking down at her as they gently held her down onto the bed, "did you hear that Stevie?" Bucky said with a grin on his face, "I think you should show her" Bucky now looked at Steve, there was a pause as the two guys looked at each other, if Emily didn't know any better she would have thought they were talking to each other telepathically.
Steve turned his attention back onto Emily, still holding her hand down. He leant down and kissed her, Emily wasn't sure what it was but the both of them holding her down caused a burning ache to run through her body. After Steve pulled away a few moments later Bucky's lips came crashing down onto Emily's, kissing her hungrily.
She wasn't sure if she could wait for tonight, but before she could even try anything Bucky pulled away, "so shall we head off for breakfast?" He said looking at the both of them, she could tell by looking at the glint in his eyes he had done that on purpose.
Apart from Emily feeling like she needed a cold shower to cool herself down, nothing eventful happened before leaving and going to the diner for breakfast. She walked between the two soldiers, chatting and catching up on events that had occurred that week and the guys briefly talking about the mission. Once they made it to the diner that sat in a booth and Steve sat next to her while Bucky sat opposite. Emily couldn't believe the amount of food Steve and Bucky ordered while she sat there drinking coffee.
"So it looks like it's a big week for birthdays for you" Steve said, putting his coffee cup down. "Are you looking forward to going home?"
Emily smiled, "yes and no, I'm warning you now so that you guys have a chance to get out of it, I come from a big family. I mean we have six of us from my mum and dad, and then only two years ago my mum ended up getting pregnant with another child. So there's like six siblings and by the sounds of it my extended family will be popping in." Emily could feel herself rambling, "and in all honesty it's like another job when I'm there. I try and help mum out as much as possible with my brothers and sisters."
Emily looked between Steve and Bucky who were looking pretty amused, "don't sweat it doll, I was the oldest of four kids, I've been used to it," Bucky told her, she could tell he was trying to put at ease so she gave him a small smile.
"Plus if I deal with stark on a daily basis" Steve mused, Emily laughed at Steve's comments, after the last few months of working for Tony she definitely could say he was a handle, she couldn't understand how Pepper was able to handle him.
They three of them had their breakfast and throughout the meal they chatted and spoke about nothing of importance, but Emily had definitely missed this. It was just trivial but being able to do stuff like this with her soulmates felt so important to her.
"So are you prepared for tonight?"'Bucky asked after they had finished eating,
"Well I'm closing the show so I get to enjoy watching everyone, but also sit there worrying about it" she smiled at him, "so you guys better save me a dance." Emily wasn't sure but she swore she could feel Steve tense up slightly, and Bucky and him exchange looks. If they had it only lasted a few seconds before they quickly recovered.
Emily rummaged into her purse, getting some money out and putting it on the bill after the waitress dropped it off at the table.
"Doll, what are you doing? We told you your money isn't worth anything while we're about" Bucky told her as Steve put his hand on her leg, she assumed in agreement with Bucky's comment.
"Well being that it's Steve's birthday I can't expect him to pay for his birthday pancakes, can I" Emily smirked keeping the money on the dish. "So I'm paying for all of us, no arguments. Plus I know you don't have your wallet because I put it in your bedside drawer before we left."
Emily could hear Steve chuckling in amusement shaking his head at her comment, the three of them made their way out of the diner. "Right my lovelies, I need to make a move and get ready and practice. I will be back at the apartment later, i will make it up to you tonight Steve for bailing on your big day," she leant up on her tiptoes giving him a quick kiss and doing the same to Bucky before running off in the direction of the speakeasy.
Steve
Steve and Bucky started making their way back towards the tower, after a few moments Bucky spoke up about what happened at the diner, "are you okay? I mean I know with that comment, I saw you tense up"
Steve shook his head, "I'm fine Buck, it's just hearing Emily talking about saving her a dance and it reminded me of Peggy."
Peggy had been the first girl to ever show him any slight attention, he knew back then he had a soulmate and he knew it wasn't Peggy but Bucky had spent all his years flirting and dating young girls but Steve never had that. He was seen as the scrawny kid that tagged along with Bucky, no girl was ever interested in him. Peggy had liked him before he became this, the first time he had organized a date he had missed it and when he woke up the world was completely different. He was alone, he had felt so alone until Bucky had come back into his life and even this it was complicated. Not once did he ever think he would find Emily, how was it even possible that this girl existed. He had always thought he had loved Peggy, but since meeting Emily he second guessed his feelings. If he had loved Peggy, he couldn't even describe what he felt for Emily and Bucky.
"You know, I never thought this was possible, the three of us. Do you remember by 17th birthday when we spoke about what it would be like finding her," Steve thought back to the memory of them sitting outside his house, how the three of them would live together and do everything together and when they had said everything they meant everything. Steve could feel his cheeks flushing red at the idea of it, he turned to Bucky who was smirking in deep thought as well.
They had made it back to the tower and entered the apartment, Steve noticed a gift bag with balloons attached to it. "I couldn't let her show me up now could I?" Bucky said embracing him, "happy birthday Steve,"
Steve and Bucky had just come back from going for a run and were now back in the apartment getting ready. Emily had mentioned how it was going back to after World War Two days so there he stood looking at his old uniform. He knew Bucky was doing the same in his room, looking at it bringing back old memories.
Steve was now sat in the living room waiting for either Bucky or Emily to emerge from their rooms. He heard the door open behind him and he knew that was Bucky, he stood up and turned around. He smiled at his old friend, he could tell he was slightly uncomfortable, "I bet you feel a hundred now, huh punk?" Bucky joked, appearing to ease a bit.
"Well let's just say I didn't think I'd ever be in this uniform again" Steve chuckled as they both now sat down on the sofa waiting for Emily. His ears perked up hearing Emily singing in her room,
"Let there be you, let there be me, let there be oysters under the sea, let there be wind and occasional rain, chili con carne, sparkling champagne" he could her Emily's voice from her room. He turned to Bucky who was sitting there smiling listening to her sing. "Let there be love" was the last thing he heard before the singing stopped and she emerged from her room.
"Wow" was all Emily said, stopping in her tracks when she left her room. Steve could feel her eyes going back and forth from him and Bucky. He actually thought the same thing about Emily, she wasn't as glamorized as she usually was but she looked like the best looking girl he would have known growing up. She must have noticed that they were looking up and down as she started talking again, "remember I'm not performing until later, I can't really sit there in my performance outfit can I" she chuckled.
"Emily, you look amazing" Steve had finally found his voice and Bucky nodded in agreement.
"Well, I don't know about that, hopefully no one tries to steal you both away from me tonight." She laughed, but he could tell there was a sense of worry or doubt in her voice, "thought I couldn't blame them if they did. I mean, oh wow."
Steve, Bucky and Emily had made it to the speakeasy. It looked completely different from when he had seen it last, he actually felt like he had gone back in time.
"Emily" he could hear someone shout out, he looked up and saw an older man, Steve noticed Emily smiled at the man and embraced him. "Who have you bought with you tonight?"
"Well" Emily said, moving away from the guy, "John I would like you to meet Sargent Barnes and Captain Rogers," Steve was taken back to hearing her call them that, though he liked it and by looking at Bucky's smirk he had obviously enjoyed hearing her call him that.
"It's a pleasure meeting you" John said, extending his hand and Steve took it,
"Pleasure is all mine" Steve told him, and Bucky gave him a polite nod when shaking his hand.
"Well I hope you're looking after my girl" John mused, "If you don't, you will have me knocking on your door." Steve could hear the joking in his voice, but he also knew it was mixed with sincerity. John turned his attention back to Emily, "good luck tonight, I know you will do amazing. You always do, I hope you make it amazing being that we are practically losing you,"
Steve watched as Emily smiled at John and embraced him one last time before John left, joining in other conversations.
"Losing you?" Bucky asked Emily as they made their way towards the bar, the bartender put out three drinks for them and they made their way to a table.
"Yeah, I was supposed to tell you guys. I've asked to only work big events as I thought working every Friday night might be a bit too much," Emily took a sip of her drink, "so what do you guys think?"
Steve could tell Emily was trying to change the subject, he decided he wasn't going to press on. They chatted about the old dance halls Bucky would take girls to and Emily teased him about being a ladies man. They didn't need to wait too long before music started playing, upbeat music and soon the floor was full of dancers.
"Right, well if you don't mind Stevie, I'm going to steal the first dance" Bucky said as he stood up, offering his hand to Emily.
"Go right ahead," he told them, Emily only standing up after he said it was fine, Emily took his hand and turned to Steve,
"Don't worry I will make sure our song is a slow one" she winked at him before leaving with Bucky. He watched as the two of them danced, their steps in perfect timing. Bucky lifting her and he could tell why all the girls loved dancing with him back then. Steve smiled amused at it all, the surroundings bringing a weird feeling to him, his eyes didn't leave them as he watched them laughing and smiling at each other.
Soon after Emily and Bucky returned to the table, Emily kissing him on the cheek before she sat down between them. Steve was having a great time, and he felt a warmth inside him of happiness when a slow song came on and Emily stood up looking at him, "come on then" she laughed as she held out her hand. He noticed Bucky smirking,
"Go on punk, don't leave her waiting." Steve stood up and took her hand, leading her to the floor. He could feel his body tense up as he took the lead and it didn't take long for Emily to notice.
"Is everything okay?" She asked looking up at him, her body close to his. She pulled a face when he accidentally stepped her foot.
"I've not actually danced with anyone before" Steve told her embarrassed, he expected her to laugh but she didn't.
"Well then I suggest you relax, that will help you to not step on my toes." She grinned at him, after a few moments she spoke up again, "see, your dancing amazingly now."
"Thank you" Steve said, enjoying feeling Emily close. "I was supposed to have a date," the comment just slipping out, he noticed Emily's expression changed, showing curiosity at what he had just said, he expanded on, "before I crashed into the Arctic I had a date with a woman called Peggy Carter, so I missed out."
Emily nodded, "well I'm honored to be your first dancing partner, hopefully it lives up to your expectations"
This exceeded his expectations, he knew he was dancing with the girl he was meant to be with, the girl he was falling madly in love with. "It was definitely worth the wait ma'am"
Steve, Bucky and Emily enjoyed listening to the music and watching others dancing. They both shared a few more dances with Emily before it was her time to perform. She had been gone for fifteen minutes before making her way to the stage. Steve couldn't believe what he was looking at, she was breathtaking. He glanced over to Bucky who was probably sharing the same expression as he was.
They sat there watching her, and for her final performances she took the songs down to slow a tempo and was sat on top of a giant piano. He could feel Bucky leaning in towards him, "how on earth have we ended up with a woman like that?"
Steve nodded in agreement.