Torn Hope

by SnowflakePanda

Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers were best childhood friends, together they had Lillian "Lilly" Farina Fontana. (No love triangle.) Watch how she later becomes a Barnes wife to Bucky, a nurse and mother to Grace. Following the pre and during the MCU timeline. BuckyxOC

5. Chapter 4: The Promise - part 2

Chapter 4 The promise pt 2

Standing in front of the metal fence, the trio stood together in front and gazed up simultaneously. "I'm guessing we really don't have those bolt cutters?" asked Lilly, not normally the one to carry those items, she thought it would come in handy in terms of the strong wired fence that was blocking their way. Her head snapped in the direction of Bucky who grabbed the wires and began to vigorously shake it, "Oh my God, Buck, stop! You are making too much noise."

He looked back to her after looking up, "Nonsense, Lil, nobody is here, at least any that would arrest us," he flashed confident smile.

Steve saw this and shook his head, "Buck, you climb over and get ready to catch Lil. I'll just give Lil a boost, meeting you over the other side." Steve went down on his hands and knees, causing Lilly to shake her head.

"No, I'm not going to climb on you. How about me and Bucky give you a boost?" she reached over to pull Steve up who seemed a little down, knowing how he is. Lilly felt bad making him seem unreliable, but that wasn't the reason, she just didn't want to hurt him.

"I'm sorry, Steve, I just—I don't wanna hurt you," she added. The blonde nodded downheartedly as Bucky and Lilly gave Steve a reassuring pat.

"It's okay, pal, it's the thought that counts," said Bucky. He followed, looking up and then at the two, he then walked away from them and got down on one knee.

"What are you doing, Buck?" inquired the blonde who then glanced up from his pit of despair.

Lilly walked over to see the prostrating male, "I am not going to have to go to my new school remembering how my friend is proposing to a fence," she crossed her arms and joked.

"Haha, Lilly, if it gets you in then sure….hmmm, how about I give both you a boost? I am taller than the two of you and no one has to push me up," he suggested. He glanced at the two. "I could help the lady first," he smiled as she responded with a back hair tug, her lips carrying her hairpin she wore earlier as she fastened her hair back with a bracelet she had been wearing, making it into a 'ponytail' with it the pin to pull back from her face. She then looked up almost as if to judge the distance. "Come on, Lil, I got you," the brown haired interrupting her train of thought. "No need to calculate, it's not school." He straightened up as she shot a look at him.

"I just want to be ready. Alright, I'm ready," she looked like she was about to run to Bucky only for her to draw back with a clearing of a throat from her fair-haired friend.

"Lil, your shoes, do you want me to hold them for you?" offered Steve as Lilly's urge to run fell short with a soften look and a new urge to say, 'aww'.

"That's very sweet of you, Steve, but—"

"I insist besides I don't want you to hurt yourself or stab Bucky's hands. The shoes they are sharp," he finished for her, showing his hands which she then gave in, feeling bad for the earlier denial only to regret giving him her shoes when handing them to him.

"Sorry," she said, feeling embarrassed that they were still dirty. Bucky merely snickered as Steve gave a slight disgusted look in the sight of her muddy and sticky shoes.

"Well, we are all now dirty together," added Bucky.

Their smaller friend nodded "It's fine… go and take Buck's offer before he loses it and becomes a regular stepping stool with no purpose," he joked as Bucky laughed a little, glancing back at Lilly who held concern for Steve but was brought back to the manner at hand.

"Buck, you better not drop me!"

He spread out his arms in disbelief, "Lil, you are in good hands. What? You don't trust me?" he asked, grabbing the fence and shaking his head with a light frown.

She gave a sigh, "I do, I just want you to be alert for me, please," she said calmly.

Steve chuckled, "Don't worry, Lil, I'll make him fall if he drops you," he spoke, holding onto the shoes as if his life depended on it.

Bucky lifted his hand, "Geez, Lil, you sure like keeping a man waiting," he interjected, smiling and kneeling down again with his palms open.

"You're no man yet, Barnes," she said, causing Bucky to drop his smile then she ran a bit only to stop half way almost hesitantly on tip toes.

"What happened?" He turned to the blonde girl, looking up, Steve moved a little more to the back, seemingly waiting for his turn and knowing he had to watch out for Lilly. She then stopped right next to Bucky, her hands fidgeted to her sides and stiffened.

"The floor's cold," she added, looking down at him.

He then showed his hands to her. "My hands are getting cold," he added, making her shake her head as she felt he was being a boy until he said, "I won't drop you, I promise." He continued on, his eyes now looking at hers and seemingly not leaving contact as he stared at her.

Steve peered in from the gap between them and cleared his throat again. "You are holding up the line, you guys," he spoke up, causing Lilly to look away.

"Right, right, apologies good sirs" she joked. The two looked at her as she sauntered in front of Bucky's hands, taking ahold of the fence as her now cold feet touched his hands. He lifted his arms, pushing her up as she then began to climb, she felt strange feeling him so near her and for a teenage young man, he seemed really strong.

"You got it, Lil?" he asked, his face near her legs, causing her to suddenly feel awkward and embarrassed.

"Y-yeah," she responded, grabbing a hold of the fence before being able to face him on the other side, dropping safely behind the fence.

She was greeted with his smile, "Good, didn't hurt yourself, did you?" he inquired, readying himself as he knelt down again for Steve to climb.

She stared at him and shook her head, "No, I'm good," she nervously laughed, if Steve wasn't stepping on and no fence was there, she could have sworn Bucky looked like he was proposing to her, making her to quickly look down. In a quick second, she heard shoes hit the ground with Steve meeting them beside her. He showed her the shoes as she gently slipped it on. Following suit, Bucky climbed over himself, giving a confident pull on his jacket.

"Told you nothing to worry about," he added, coming in and giving her a smile.

She shook her head, grabbing Steve's hand, who instantly looked up. "Lilly?"

"It's a really big place and dark. I think we should hold hands, all of us," she explained, turning to the brunette and grabbing his hand.

He then looked down at her, "Sounds reasonable, unless you are getting scared?" he teased as Steve lightly hit Buck for the joke.

Lilly responded, "Haha, listen to my knight in shining armor. No, I wanna remember this moment with my two favorite boys in the world besides I don't wanna lose you guys…" she said, staring ahead almost in a dreamlike state, hearing that the two seemingly responded with a firm squeeze of her hands.

"Where do you wanna go?" asked the brunette. "We will follow you," he concluded, gazing down at her.

She glanced at Steve, "I think Steve should choose first then you Bucky but since you asked me, I'm gonna say the merry-go-around!"

Bucky looked a little confused, but realized a bit, "Well, if that's the case then will do yours last," he added.

Steve looked around, "I wasn't planning on picking anything. I mean I can just go wherever you guys want." And right when he said that both Lilly and Bucky said "I insist." "She insists." respectively looking at each other only for them to laugh like it was something of jinx.

Steve then nodded, "Oh, alright then…how about the house of mirror."

"Nice pick, though I would have said the Ferris wheel," Bucky piped in.

They all looked up through the dark semi lit theme park. Lilly stared out the distance which wasn't much but outline and shadows of rides and buildings and tents. "I didn't think this place would be lit, how are we going to ride the rides?" she turned to the two.

Steve gazed at Lilly signaling her with his eyes, "Buck got that covered," she followed his gaze to the taller friend as Bucky winked at her. "I pulled some strings, this guy I know of, came to the soda shop I work at. He knew things about the park and its electronics, well, he works here," he concluded.

Hearing this left Lilly to have her jaw drop, "Looks like I'm not the only one that has influence to some sort of something," she joked. Her family was well off compared to Bucky's and Steve's; being a part of the family she learned lots of things, but hearing what her friends can do she always look forward to.

"I try, anyways where does the lady want to go?" he asked shrugging.

"To the House of Mirrors," she answered promptly, giving him a sharp look to a quick answer.

"House of Mirrors it is," nodded the brunette as he pulled on his 'chain of friends', heading to a tent where they assumed it would be. He led them with Lilly being pulled in the middle while Steve was last, only for them to stop as Lilly felt the blonde trailing behind. She then turned and looked back to Steve who seemed to be standing alone and thinking, his hand was still on hers, until he let it go.

"Steve? What's wrong?" asked Lilly her eyes trailed from Steve to the floor to behind her towards Bucky "Bucky! Wait!"

Bucky seemed to keep going, "I'm—sure this is where the mirrors—Lil, Steve?" he spoke, turning around. Lilly gave him a look of disapproval. "Sorry, what's with Steve?" he shook his head.

She then gave him an equal headshake, taking his hand and then leading them to the friend who stood in the middle of nowhere with a single light above him Steve seemed to be scanning the area, placing his index and thumb towards his mouth almost to catch what Lilly said. He lifted his head to her earlier question with Lilly approaching him, still hand in hand with Bucky.

"Why you stop, bud?" inquired Bucky. He stopped a good foot away as if to not hit into Lilly from behind. She halted right in front of the fair haired boy who turned to the two.

"I'm trying to remember where everything is so we don't have to be wondering around aimlessly," he answered, turning to the two as if waiting on their answer. She glance at him seeing him biting on his finger, he looked like a mini The Thinker statue which caused her to giggle

"What is it, Lil?" the blonde looked up, he turned and locked on her, the taller male peered from behind Lilly "you look like you trying to solve a math problem," he joked as if to read Lilly's mind, she immediately nodded to his comment which made the shorter friend to part with his hand.

"Oh, well, it wouldn't be like a math problem if you had all the plan planned out," he joked, pointing to the brown haired who in a silly manner shrugged, pulling Lilly a little towards him, making her go back, bumping into his chest which made her feel embarrassed and instantly stand away from him and walk towards Steve whom seem to notice her uncomfortable positon.

"Sorry, Lil, I didn't mean to pull on you so hard," spoke Bucky up from behind, "It's like I don't know my own strength.," he went on. Lilly turned around now feeling embarrassed to the fact he notice how she left.

"It's alright, I mean we need a good arm otherwise we would have been stuck behind the wall. I mean fence" This comment seemed to please the brunette who flashed her a smile, she quickly glanced at Steve who stared at the then two.

Bucky turned away from the two "I think the House of Mirrors was that way," he pointed to the west of the park, shaking a bit of the joint hands of the two, Lilly looked at Steve who gave her a light nod and a smile. He didn't have to tell her, she knew he was signaling her to talk to Bucky or more like confess her feelings, but before she could reply, Bucky whipped around at the two. "Come on, I'm sure it's there," he spoke as Lilly smiled at him kindly.

"Yeah, let—go!?" she said a little fearful as he eagerly led the blonde away, he then glanced at her which she instinctively grabbed at the shorter blonde's hand thus continuing the chain of friends.

They traveled past other tents and a darkened funhouse across from it. The strangely lit merry-go-around and other tents which Lilly gazed at, it was memorizing it was something she would like to stare at forever, until her eyes turned to Steve who placed his hand on her shoulder. His eyes seemed to still stare at her; he then shifted his eyes quickly as if to signal her again, looking over to their taller friend who seemed too busy leading the two in the directions of their first stop.

"Steve!" she whispered quietly, peering over her other shoulder to see Bucky still walking only to turn to Lilly, surprisingly. His face held a smile, causing Lilly to stop and stare at him. "I told you I can't…." she added in a slow low voice.

Steve bumped a bit behind her, removing his hand from her shoulder, the taller male turned completely to face her, stopping as well. "Can't what?" he asked, leaning near her, causing her to place her hands behind her and letting go of the two.

She quickly looked down, "Oh…um noth—thing!" her hair begin to fall as she quickly went to pull it back and tie it back in her makeshift ponytail, she suddenly felt a hand on her back, causing her to jump and make a gasp sound and walk forward, getting closer to Bucky who seemed to watch her and her sudden movement. His face now seemingly a little confused, his eyes shifted to Lilly then Steve and then back to Lilly who now was close to him, making Lilly feel embarrass as she looked down. Why did he have to smile like that? She knew he did that when he was happy but suddenly his smile made her heart race. Maybe Steve was right, she should tell him. Quickly, she sighed, taking her hair out and replacing her bracelet back onto her arm. Her eyes brought back to the two boys who began talking.

"What's wrong?" asked Bucky. His face seemed to hold the same confusion like earlier, his head looking at their little friend then back at Lilly which caused her to look back at him. Seeing this, Steve walked over to Bucky and placed a hand on his shoulder which Lilly thought was a small detraction for her to recover herself until he said.

"Lilly's got something to say to you," he said. His face held a smile as he gave her a thumb's up. Not seeing that, she instantly went to look at the direction the blonde young man was looking. Bucky glanced towards Lilly, making her to gulp.

"Yeah, sure, what is it?" he asked. It was either today or never and it was apparent though, Lilly probably knew it anyways she was still in love with Bucky and she needed to tell him that. She found herself walking over and moving her hair over her ear, Bucky seemed to look in utter befuddlement until she slowly grabbed his hand. Perhaps it was one of her brave moments despite Lilly was freaking out but she wouldn't have it any other way and would still love him no matter what. Gripping whatever courage she had she asked him finally.

"C-can… I mean can we talk alone, please?" she said. He looked down as if to see if Steve be alright that Lilly wanted to be alone. Lilly and Bucky never did like leaving him alone but they did trust him when the time was needed as he looked over at Steve who gave him a smile and nod.

"Don't worry about me, you guys go ahead," he spoke up.

"You sure?" asked Bucky. The small blonde raised an eyebrow with determination, causing the brunette to beam and let out a laugh. "Well, then go find Toni and get ready," he added, making Lilly wonder what they were talking about until she remembered Bucky had mentioned a guy he knew of. As she peered past Bucky's shoulder to see Steve nod.

"I'll meet up with you guys in the House of Mirrors," Steve said, hearing that made Lilly feel bad. She thought that Steve was doing so much for her even giving up his favorite place just so she and Bucky could talk, her train of thought was broken when the brunette's head turned to her, causing her eyes to stare at him.

He gave a grin, "Well, you heard him," he said as Steve walked away, waving and heading towards the merry-go-around like he knew where he was going. Her eyes went back to the piercing eyes of the taller male.

"He knows where to go?" she asked as Bucky nodded, swinging their hands and placing his other hand in his pocket.

"Yup, you lucked out Toni was near, he said he was going to be in the middle of the park which happens to be near the merry-go-around. Erm Carousel," he turned to her beaming brighter. "Anyways, I hope you're enjoying yourself?" he asked, he seemed to subconsciously be leading her to a big tent. His eyes never seeming to leave hers, she stared at him; she couldn't help but feel happy so happy something of a feeling joy burst inside. Her eyes began to well up, not realizing that a tear had fallen. "What's wrong?" he asked, his smile disappeared.

"Huh?" she asked he pointed at her face which she quickly touched her cheek, feeling the wetness on her fingers as she stared at it, she lifted her head looking back, smiling. "Oh no, I'm just really, really happy," she explained.

He lifted his head nodding with what she had just said, "I'm glad to hear that—" but before he could go on she continued on.

"But I'm really sad; this is going to end tomorrow." His smile dropped to a frown. His eyes seem to search for a way to cheer her up which she spotted, "It's fine, Buck, I'm just really happy we get to spend time together," she laughed a bit, shaking her head, his face didn't look convinced of her dismissal as he clicked his tongue. "Really, it's great that I get to be with you and Steve," she insisted. He nodded, however the thoughts of what was going to happen tomorrow made her drop more tears. They did this for her and she was going to miss this for three years.

He instantly hugged her, wrapping his arms around her shoulders, surprising her. "Hey, let's not cry, alright? We'll miss you, we'll always be your best friends no matter what." he admitted, holding her tighter. His arms felt strong and supportive, his words made her feel soothed, causing her to be calmer. He moved away from her, his eyes lowered as he looked around for a napkin in his pockets, spotting the remaining tears running down her face. "Let's have fun, your last day should be fun," he gently smiled gazing up to her. "I guess I'm out of a handkerchief again," he chuckled grabbing her hand again.

She nodded looking down, feeling his hand hers being in his, wiping her tears; "Yeah…" she sniffled and giggled a bit until he squeezed her hand.

"So what did you want to talk about?" he inquired he swung their hands again absentmindedly.

She looked up, from the sudden action. "Um….it's really… silly," she added her cheeks suddenly felt red and if it wasn't night he probably could have seen it. He looked like he was really interested in hearing what she had to say despite the fact she was starting to feel not encouraged to say since Steve wasn't here to cheer her on. But this was her fight and her fight alone and Steve gave her time to tell him.

"Silly? How so?" he asked, his voice piped in with eagerness. He gave her a smile which made her heart flutter.

"It's not really silly, it's more of embarrassing," she corrected herself; he tilted his head in curiosity.

"Aww, come on, Lil, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. We're all best friends here, you can tell me," he patted her shoulder with his free hand, causing her to almost fall forward making the brunette to quickly catch her, supporting her with his two hands, eyes staring at hers. "Wow, I really need to work on that," he said as he beamed jokingly. She looked up slowly nodding, she slipped forward to him, making her to grab around his waist which let out a laugh. "You really need to change those shoes," he joked.

She smiled, "I like these shoes," she answered back.

"I bet you do," he lifted her up, causing her to fully face him. "So what did you want to say?" he asked, his eyes staring at her.

She looked down, only to glance up and suddenly she leaped up, hugging him around his neck. "I-I love you guys," she spoke. "Thank you soo much for doing this for me," she quickly left a peck on his cheek, causing him to look surprise, the sudden action left her feeling instant regret and semi embarrassment, he touched his face.

"That's really sweet of you, we love you too," he chuckled a bit. "Though I didn't expect that, but you're welcome," he then regained her hand in his hand. "We should get going," she nodded in agreement, following his lead as she turned where Steve had gone.

"I'm sorry…." she whispered to herself.

He gently moved her towards the tent, "House of Mirrors, we're here!" he exclaimed. She gave him a happy smile as her hand was suddenly pulled into his arm, linking them together. "So we don't lose each other," he said as if to answer a given question that came up in her mind. They walked inside a tunnel entrance, leading to a hallway decorated with mirrors until they stopped once inside the House of Mirrors, causing her to bump a little behind Bucky which he then whirled around. "Where to now?" he quizzed her, lifting his head signaling to the two ways which outstretched from the big lighted up mirror.

She put her fingers over to her chin as if thinking; "Um…" he seemed to catch this, causing him to laugh.

"You're taking this really serious, aren't you? It's fine, I'll follow you anywhere."

She glanced up, removing her hand. "Oh no, it's not that it's just what if we get lost and Steve won't be able to get back to us?" she suggested.

Bucky looked down at his shoes only to look back up, "Well, when you put it that way…..we should probably wait." he agreed. She then nodded towards him, he turned to the mirror that they stood very close to and then grinned, "Lil, don't look now but I think you're head's looking a little too big."

She hadn't been paying attention to the mirror; mostly she thought of Steve and how she blew the moment, blew the moment he gave her. Oh, how he will be disappointed. Suddenly she felt a nudge, causing her to snap her head from where it was blankly staring off to space and back to the brunette.

"Hey, Lil, you alright?" he asked. His face looked a bit solemn, she mustn't be drifting off like that, it was probably causing him to worry.

"I'm sorry I'm just thinking about Steve. I mean we are in his House of Mirrors," she explained, gesturing to the mirror, he looked up and around.

"You are right, he's missing the fun," he said. Until they heard incoming footsteps, making the two turn around towards the entrance that they had come in. Over there, they spotted two figures. One was short, the other one taller. She squinted a bit and saw it was none other than Steve which she then figured the other was probably Toni "Hey, you missing the fun!" Bucky called out, until the two came into the light.

"What's this fun I'm missing?" asked jokingly Steve, his hands in pockets. Lilly felt happy he was back but concerned about what was supposed to transpire, her mind wondered, Bucky gave a wave.

"Toni! And Steve, about time you guys made it. Lilly and I were about to gobble all the fun," he joked, turning to Lilly who slowly nodded, seeing Steve staring at her. He almost looked like he was wondering if things went to plan which made Lilly look down. She glanced up at Steve; he must have caught her posture and noticed it, making him to slightly mimicking her doing. Great, she let Steve down, more importantly she let them both down.

"Ahem, well, Toni was telling me how he got the rides running so we can do that instead," he piped in. She worried about how she blew it until she saw his face and eyes seemed to admit an understanding and kind glow, making Lilly feel a little better.

"Great! But we barely touch onto the hall of mirrors and were waiting for you." reminded Bucky making Lilly nod in agreement,

Steve heard this and raised his hand to say something until a voice came in, "Well then let's get going!" announced the man to Steve's right. Looking at him intently, he had messy auburn hair and wore blue jean overalls, he gave a wave to Bucky who waved back, leaving Steve looking like he was speechless.

He turned his eyes to Lilly who had been looking at him, he then pointed with his index finger, "Your special lady friend you spoke about?" he asked, causing Bucky to laugh and nodded.

"More like our special lady friend," he joked, pointing at Steve and himself.

Steve lifted his head proudly, "But, yes, Toni Balthazar meet Lilly Farina Fontana," from the previous action of Steve and the introduction it made Lilly laugh.

"Una meravigliosa risata (a wonderful laugh)" Toni spoke causing Lilly to drop her smile.

"Si parla italiano? (you speak Italian?)" she asked, causing Bucky to give baffled look.

"You're Italian?" he asked to Toni who gave a light nod.

"I am."

Steve rubbed his neck as if he knew this was coming, causing Bucky to question further as the two began to speak in Italian. "You didn't tell me you were Italian."

Toni lifted his shoulders in a shrug, "You never asked, besides I feel more obliged to help now that there's a fellow Italian," he pointed at Lilly. Lilly thought it was nice to meet a fellow Italian and was thankful that Toni was helping them even if he said it was because she was from Italian decent which she hoped not but she really would rather spend her time with her friends.

"Shall we get going?" she asked, trying to change the subject.

Bucky stared at Toni, shaking his head and turning to Lilly. "Sure thing, Lil," he said. Lilly opened her other hand as if calling Steve over which he strolled over and grabbed her hand again.

"Where to?" Steve asked, letting Lilly to tilt her head to the left.

"This way!" she said, taking a step into the Mirrors halls, leaving Toni to follow after.

Further inside were mirrors of strange shapes and they were stretched out in different ways each causing a different reflection. Lilly laughed as she saw in one mirror Steve was of a taller more muscle shaped which smile and then disappeared when he was no longer looking like that in another mirror, well, Bucky looked like he was short and stubby. She wasn't left out either where mirrors made her thin or elongated or round and fat, making her to appreciate the location more. Toni watched from the reflection as he crossed his arms and spoke.

"This place would be better if there was a ride that went through this," he said.

Bucky turned as he lead the way and smirked, "No way, man, this is more fun walking," he rebutted, his eyes trailed to Steve who seemed to be in awe. "What do you think?" he asked.

The blonde young man gave him a nonchalant nod in acknowledgement, "I think a ride would be more fun but a walk is good for the heart," he stated.

Lilly heard there little discussion and swiftly turned to her small friend, "I second that, nothing's as good as a walk for the heart," she laughed only to bump into the tall dark haired man's back. "Oof!' she went as she slammed hard. Steve reached over to help her straighten up.

"I was going to tell you watch out," said Steve.

She looked up and closed one of her eyes. "Ow!' she said.

Bucky glanced up and scoffed, "Wow, damn thing's closed off," he said. "Looks like we got to turn around," he added, looking down at the blonde girl who rubbed her forehead. "Oh, Lil, I'm sorry!" he exclaimed.

"I should have watched where I was going," she winced as Steve patted her back.

Bucky looked her over, "Geez Luis, Lil, you gonna be alright?"

She smiled, "I'm fine at least I'll have something to remember you by," she joked, causing the brunette to smile.

"Yeah, I guess that would be a nice little present, not nice, because the kiss was nicer," he said, laughing causing Lilly to stand up, her smile become crooked, her cheeks feeling hot again.

"Um yeah," she said as she knew what he was talking about, it was her earlier kiss she gave to him. It made her embarrassed to think of it and how it left an impact on him. Oh but it was so nice to know he thought of it like a gift. Steve looked at her, furrowing his eyebrows as if to wonder, 'what's this kiss is he talking about and does that mean you confessed?' she waved her hand at dismissal at him only to put her hands behind her back. "Haha, yeah, I gave one to thank you guys" she tried to joke harder.

Bucky gazed at her, he then lifted his head to Steve, signaling to him. "It was heartwarming, really unforgettable," her earlier pain gone with Steve's now recent help.

"How about a hug as a gift for me, Lil?" joked Steve, causing Lilly to automatically nod and grab him, knowing full well he was trying to even things out so things won't be weird with Bucky. That is one of the things she loved about him.

"There you go!" she said. "Thanks," she whispered, "for everything," she leaned away and kissed him too on his cheek. "I told Bucky I love you guys," she explained while whispering.

Bucky turned away from them, looking into the hallway that was covered with an x shaped tape and it was dark like the lights were out. "Probably should turn around," he stated plainly.

Steve peered behind Lilly and looked ahead straight on. "I think so," he agreed until they heard Toni finally catching up, he must have been checking out himself in the mirrors that past by.

"This place is closed off, there's more the other way," said Toni.

Bucky smiled, "Alright then let's head there—"

Lilly quickly grabbed his hand, taking him aback as she shook her head, "No, I want to go ride the Ferris Wheel," she then turned around to face Steve who seemed embarrassed from her kiss. "Is that alright with you, Steve?" she asked nicely.

He then nodded, "I-I'm good…. with anything you guys got planned," he stated, giving her a friendly smile.

Bucky regain his grin, "Alright then to the Ferris Wheel!" he exclaimed. Toni just watched and followed the three when they began to fast walk holding their hands out of the House of Mirrors.

Outside, Bucky looked like he was scanning the area while having Lilly standing beside him, she held unto Steve since they came out of their first stop. Toni stood at the other side of Bucky, pointing at the tall ride which was now lit up for everyone in the park to see.

"Well, you can't miss that now, can you?" he asked, turning to the brown haired young man who smiled in response.

"No, you can't, come on guys, let's go!" he shouted until Lilly let go, causing the brunette to turn, looking at her questionably. "Lil?"

She then let go of Steve's hand, "Let's race! The fastest one to make it to the Ferris Wheel gets first pick on who rides with who!" she announced, however her eyes fell down when she realized what she asked. Steve couldn't run with his bad health. She then stifled an "ohh…" which Steve seemed to pick up on.

"Oh, it's fine, don't worry I can keep up," he let out a small laugh and wave like he was trying to reassure them.

This caused Bucky to place his hand on his hip, "Come on, Steve, that's not true. We both know that," he pointed to him and Lilly. "The Fontana's house we ran today was not as big as this park, you're going to hurt yourself," he said sternly. Lilly looked, touching her mouth in thought, she wanted to tell him that they both know Steve just wants to be able to be like the rest of them.

Until she looked up, hearing Steve speak up, "It's fine, you guys can just go, I'll just keep up with Toni," he smiled. Bucky seemed to catch on what Steve was doing and sighed.

"I'm sorry, I just don't want this whole night be a fiasco," he stated.

Steve nodded not timidly but firmly, "I know," he said, he must have been wanting to do that as well.

Lilly relaxed, dropping her arm and easing her shoulders as she looked around. "Well, we all can just walk there."

Steve instantly shook his head in protest. "Lil, really, you guys go," he pointed towards the Ferris wheel.

"I am good with just walking," Toni spoke up; he must have been just listening to the three.

Bucky looked and shrugged, "I'm good with either," he said.

Lilly then grabbed Bucky's hand, "Well, then Mr. Barnes, I suggest you start running because if you don't beat me Steve gets an automatic win," she joked, causing Bucky to smile.

"No way! I can totally run fast and faster than you," he exclaimed, "But you are on!" he moved his hand and positioned himself as Lilly twittered, leaving Steve to be looking like he was pleased with his given spot. Toni leaned on one of his leg. Lilly then positioned herself also, giving a playful smile.

"Ready, set, go!" she shouted, taking off along with Bucky who grinned at her competitively.. She loved that smile of his. They set off like it was a marathon tested for speed, running through the area by passing the carousel from earlier and heading straight to their next destination, Lilly kept up with Bucky who seemed to be able to keep a constant stride, he then looked at her and nodding to her as they came up to the incoming finish line: the Ferris Wheel.

"Why, Ms. Fontana, looks like you need to take a rest," he bantered to her.

She glanced at him and lifted her head, beaming back. "Oh, Mr. Barnes, don't be talking while you are running. It's make you go faster," she teased almost by passing him with the taunt. He then reached out and touched the boarding ramp for the Ferris wheel, giving her a friendly smirk as he looked down.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I guess I win," he said, he then leaned glancing down at the blonde girl who was trying to catch her breath.

"Y-yeah, you win fair and square," she said. He chuckled, turning away from her and letting out a heavy pant. "You were just waiting for me to give in? Weren't you?" she asked as Bucky turned, panting like her.

"I wanted to make sure I win," he then grabbed his knees while she held onto the rails of the ramp right in of the Ferris wheel.

"Did you get your answer?" she inquired in a playful manner.

"Very much, yes," he joked, standing up and leaning onto the rails, gazing up at the big wheel which Lilly giggled and then followed his gaze. There were seats inside the little gondolas; it was white with the American red, white and blue lights flashing around the frames.

Lilly smiled, "It's so beautiful," she stated, standing up.

Bucky must have seen what she was doing and looked back at her. "Yup, sure is," he slowly stated, he then walked up near to Lilly. "Man, I hope your feet don't get hurt from all the running," he said.

She followed his eyes to her shoes. "Huh? Oh no, they are fine, but it looks like they are getting ruined."

Bucky huffed in amusement, "Well, at least you got history, isn't that why you like white shoes?" he quizzed, titling his head toward her while they both leaned onto the rails on their elbows.

"I never really liked them, not until now, but yeah, it's probably because of today," she explained, lifting her foot as she stared at her foot. Bucky merely smiled and looked back where they ran.

"Hope they come here in time," he stated, causing Lilly to raise her head questionably.

"Can't wait to ride the Ferris Wheel?"

He smiled to her. "You bet," he spoke. "Now what?" Lilly stared at him as he looked back, beaming. Maybe it was time to tell? Tell about her feelings, tell him before she went overseas. Yeah maybe this was her second to third chance to tell and when she was about to open her mouth when suddenly light shined onto them, causing the two to try and cover their eyes.

"Ugh, what's going on?" Lilly tried to look, squinting forward. Bucky furrowed his brows like hers but only could give her a headshake as to why they were being blinded.

"I don't know!" he said. The light seemed to grow larger the closer it got.

"I'll tell you, what the heck you guys are doing here this late?" a voice piped in, moving the light away from the two. "Seriously, you two playing hooky on a school night," the voice joked Lilly recognized the voice and instantly tried to look ahead of her while her eyes tried to adjust to the dark.

"Quinn, what are you doing here?" she questioned, his figure came closer. When their eyes adjusted, Bucky peered up to Lilly who gave him a clueless shrug.

"What are you doing here?" Bucky asked.

The taller male crossed his arms over a brown suit he apparently was wearing and a black tie, giving them a smirk. "Getting my sister, just be glad Pop's didn't come here himself. So what are you guys doing here? Rendezvous before you be cast away to Britain—wait, where's the little blonde guy?" he asked, shining his light which appeared to be a flashlight around. "I could have sworn there were always three," he muttered to himself.

Lilly removed her hand from the rail and put them onto her hips. Bucky swallowed and went back, bending down only to straighten up. "Good to see you too, Quinn," he said. Quinn lifted his head with brown hair, sounding like he gave a fake laugh.

"Haha, I'm sure you are glad to see me. I'm just making sure you guys get home safely," he stated, still looking around.

Lilly titled her head, "But Cece told Mama and Papa I was to hang out with my friends since it's my last night. She's not in trouble, is she?" she asked.

Quinn shook his head, "No, just Papa wanted to come and get you, but Cece called me and well, here I am. They just don't want you spending your time getting in too much trouble," he smiled.

Bucky scratched his head, "That's great, but your dad doesn't need to worry. Lil is just fine with us, aren't you, Lil?" he turned to her.

She smiled and nodded. "Yeah, well, I'll be sure to give Papa the news," Quinn said, drearily. "Anyways, I'm not leaving until you get whatever it is you're doing here done," he shined the light at the two. Quinn was kind but not that kind, he usually didn't like it when he had to leave his business but he was a good big brother. "Any who where's the blonde?" he asked. Bucky and Lilly glanced at each other and where about to explain when they heard Quinn scream. "What the he—" he shouted, jumping and bumping up and down like something got a hold of him then again something did.

"Leave my friends alone, you crook!" shouted a familiar voice, Bucky and Lilly decided to leave their post and run to the screaming and scared man.

"Steve?" said Bucky as he tilted his head in confusion.

"Go, run away with her, Buck! I'll stay behind and distract this-this here, guy!"

Lilly moved her hands down as if to calm Steve down and hopefully to calm the still freaked out Quinn. "It's Quinn, Steve! He just came to check up on me," Lilly then realized that Toni was gone. "Where's Toni?" she asked.

Steve looked up, stopping his mini attacks. "He went to call for help," he looked dumbfounded. Bucky threw his hands up, he seemed a little distraught.

"Great! Where he went?" he asked.

"To the phone booth over to the right?" Steve replied, being still with a now calmer looking, Quinn. Bucky apparently heading to where Toni was at until Lilly turned.

"Wait, let me go with you!" she said.

Bucky looked at her, shaking his head. "No, I think you should stick here with your brother," he said, turning away. He ran off, Steve then got off of Quinn, apologizing. Bucky left Lilly to feel a little down as to why Bucky denied her to come with him.

Her attention was drawn to Quinn who walked over to the ramp and sat down on it, holding his head, "Man, you scared the living bejibbies out of me," he said crankily. Steve shallowed a bit, looking up slowly at Lilly which she knew he must feel bad for jumping on her brother.

She responded by patting him on his upper arm, "It's alright, Steve, you were just doing the right thing," she said.

The taller male looked at the two, he cleared his throat, "Yeah, it's fine, kid, geez you have quite a grip," he rubbed the back of his neck only to stop at his head. "I'm going to feel this tomorrow," if things were in better circumstances she knew Steve would smile with happiness hearing such a praise.

He just nodded, "Yeah, sorry again." Abruptly, he probably didn't want to upset Quinn more. Lilly leaned on the rails with her back against it, she stared out where Bucky ran, and Quinn winced at Steve.

"No problem, gosh, when there's just two the other one is off running somewhere," he stated, Steve began to rock back and forth on his feet.

"Buck's just making sure there's no problems since I thought you were a crook and sent Toni to call the authorities," he explained. Lilly felt bad, her brother was doing his job but could it make a big deal? She sighed, tugging at the end of her dress.

"Are you alright?" she asked Quinn who shrugged.

"Yeah, I'm fine." He said smugly. She smiled at his response; it was just like Quinn to not make her feel worried.

She stared at the ground, "How about you?" he asked back at her, causing her to glance at him a little surprise from his question.

Before she could answer, Steve quipped in, "Don't worry, Lil, things will be fine. Toni couldn't have gone that far and Bucky is pretty fast." He added, he placed his hands in his pockets, walking over to her to lean on the rails next to her. She briefly smiled; it was like they were comforting her.

"I'm fine, thank you, you guys," she said, smiling softly until her head picked up, hearing running footsteps that was coming towards them.

It was Bucky and Toni; Steve gave a wave along while Quinn lifted his hand lazily. "So the leader's back," joked Quinn, he then got up to meet them half way when they were heading to them. Steve straightened himself up, moving next to her his hands in his pockets, still while she gave a half smile to the brunette who stopped in front of them the three.

"Well as you can see I stopped a fiasco from happening," he explained, turning to Toni and giving him a playful shove.

Toni nodded, "Yup, almost shot myself in the foot on that one," he said slightly embarrassed but seemingly trying to act like it didn't bother him, he looked away.

Steve furrowed his eyebrows, "What did you say, Buck?" he asked.

Bucky merely laughed, turning to the little blonde. "Told him he would get himself in trouble because what he is technically doing is considered illegal since he doesn't own the place," he answered.

Quinn gave a scratch to his head, looking at his flashlight which was now off. "Yeah…sorry about that," he said awkwardly as he winced. Toni didn't say anything more probably out of shame. Lilly watched them, her eyes looking as they talked, she then trailed over to the brown haired young man; his piecing blue eyes stared straight back at her. His smile seemed to fade. It made her feel uncomfortable a bit as she thought did she do something wrong. Her green eyes quickly looked down towards her feet as if to find shelter from his gaze. Quickly, she felt a hand pull on her hand and a gentle shove from her shorter friend by the shoulder.

He whispered, "Go on."

"Hey, let's go ride the Ferris Wheel now," added Bucky, both actions made her to glance up; she spotted the brunette smiling at her, surprising her reassuringly. "Toni, start up the ride, man," he said, climbing up the ramp, leading Lilly to follow him.

Quinn turned to the overall young man who looked around his age, he pointed. "I'm riding also, if that's okay," he said coolly. Toni just nodded, letting him to follow while he got into his position to start the ride. Steve caught up with the two who stood in front of the way to the entrance of gondolas. Bucky turned to the blonde girl as she kept her eyes on her shoes, she felt the wave of their hands, it caused her look up only to turn to Steve.

"It's about time you made it here," he gave a grin to the blonde young man, who shrugged.

"I took the scenic route," he joked.

Bucky nodded "Yeah alright, Lil here almost beat me to here, right, Lil?: he asked gently jabbing at her with his elbow, causing her to laugh a little.

"Yeah, but Bucky distracted me," she added, hearing this Steve looked at the taller male which he then turned to her proudly.

"That wasn't what you told me, you told me I won fair and square," he explained then went on, "So now it's my time to claim my prize and I'll be riding with Lil. You can come with us, Steve."

Steve raised his hand, then pointed behind him, "I suppose I should ride with Quinn," which the two look behind their small friend who came resting on a railing.

Bucky gave a wave to the two, "See you on top," he said, Lilly felt the need to wave at the two as Bucky went in one of the red gondolas which was like a big metal rounded box that had a mini gated door, scooting further, he slid in, holding her hand still. "Watch your head," he spoke, he stopped at the end, turning to Lilly who followed and bent down a little, giving him a smile. They were finally going to ride. She tucked her bangs over her ear. He spotted her doing her hair and apparently gave her a big smile, "comfy?' he asked playfully.

She placed her shoulder near his, "Yeah, I am," she said happily then turned her head. "It stinks though that Steve got to ride separately with Quinn," the dark haired man nodded, placing his elbow near the window of the gondola.

"Well, I'm sure its cause Steve is just trying to make this to be a memorable experience, you know before you go," he explained. She set her hands onto her lap, feeling the slight breeze from the opening.

"Yeah…I guess he is," she said as she subconsciously shuddered. Bucky seemed to notice this, he let go of her hand, she glanced at him quickly a bit taken aback by this action only to see him moved his arms back. She then saw him slipping his jacket off, causing her to look up more quizzically; he showed his hand that held his coat. "Here," he said.

She grabbed her arms and rubbed them to try and produce warmth, "What about you? Wouldn't you freeze? I mean we are going to be very high up," she asked in a concerned tone.

He merely smiled, "I think I can manage besides I think you need this more than me," he said, turning to her and draping it before she could even protest. She mustered a gentle smile, touching the light black jacket.

"Thank you," she said, feeling a blush come, causing her to look away, he responded with a smile, and probably not realizing what he just did. Not before long the Ferris Wheel began slowly turning and stopping for a bit to allow Steve and Quinn to board, Steve standing ready to crawl in the gondola and Quinn seemingly, relaxing near a rail from behind him, Lilly caught sight of the two, giving her a small wave and then seemingly catching her wave as well. Lilly signaled Bucky to look over on her side to see the two, which he did, leaning over her as he shouted at the two young men; he then moved his eyes and gazed out to the window on his side.

"My favorite part is when we go up," he said, as he continued to look out. She let out a giggle. Her smile dropped when they started to move up again, this time getting really high.

"Oh, wow, we're going very high," she spoke.

He then nodded, giving her a 'uh huh, and a whoa' once the gondolas stopped in midair. Lilly lifted her head along with Bucky, looking a little confused until he looked back down at her. "I think Toni's just trying to mess with us, probably because I tackled the son of a gun," he laughed, causing Lilly to laugh and become surprised by this.

"Oh my goodness, why?"

His expression relaxed a little as he looked at her with an amused look, "So he wouldn't put us in the slammers…" she then looked down, feeling the ride shake signaling it was going to start again, leaving him to move a little to her spot which made her turn, he let out an embarrassed chuckle when the ride began again as it did to continue its go-around. Leaning forward, Lilly spotted Steve and Quinn on the gondola now in front of them. She then cleared her throat.

"Steve! Hey, hey, Steve, looky, we're behind you!" she shouted, putting her hands near her mouth. Bucky seemed to see what Lilly was trying to do and it was to get the attention of the preoccupied blonde and his brown haired friend. Bucky moved towards the other side of the gondola and shouted with her. He must have been louder as Lilly's brother turned and prodded the blonde to see his two friends now on the other side of the gondola seats. He then saluted until the ride signaled Lilly and Bucky to sit back down, causing Lilly to try and hold her laugh. Bucky sat down, turning to her as she held the skirt of her blue dress and tried keeping the jacket he gave to her on. He seemed to look at her and smile, breathing a little hard, it must be due to the excitement. She let out a sigh.

"I'm glad this is turning better."

She gazed up, looking at him and tilting her head a little, "Was it that bad?" she asked.

He let out a low chuckle, shaking his head, "Earlier I was getting frustrated, thought this would have ended up as a bust, but it didn't. I want you to have a really good time." he grinned.

She froze a bit then looked down at her arms with his jacket and smiled at herself. Of course it would be because he was frustrated towards the evening, he wanted her to have a good night. It was sweet. "Well, let's make sure no other things will ruin tonight," she stated.

He nodded, then tapped on her shoulder and leaned on his window, "Look!" he pointed.

She crawled over, placing her hands on his shoulder. "The view, it's beautiful," she said dreamily.

He put his chin on his hand, "Yeah…" he agreed, his frown went a little down, "Too bad it's only lights and not the whole Manhattan town," he continued on.

She closed her eyes and moved away from him, sitting back into her seat. "Hmm, I think it's still wonderful," she said, he lifted his chin, moving back.

"If you think so then I'm good," he said, straightening up, suddenly then felt the ride coming to end. "Aww, it's over," Bucky jokingly whined.

Lilly reached over, tugging on his sleeve, "Oh, it'd be alright, come on! That means we get to ride the carousal!" she said excitedly, grabbing his hand and bending down as she and Bucky walked out of the gondola. They stood next to Toni who seemingly looked professional controlling the rides. He then pushed a lever, making the gondolas to come around until the one that the two young men were on came to a halt, allowing the others to come out.

"About time," teased the brunette as they spotted the two causally walking up to the pair, Steve having his hands in his coat while Quinn swung a bunch of keys in his right hand.

"Well, is it time to go now?" asked Lilly's older brother, the smaller blonde turned and looked at him.

"Not yet, Lil's got one more stop to go," he answered, looking back at Lilly who glanced at him after hearing her name.

"Oh yes! The carousal, I want to go there!" she said, her face haven't let down since the thought of that lovely place. She felt a pull on her hand, making her to gaze at the tall male at her right.

"Then I think Lil should lead us there," he suggested.

She then turned to Toni who got up from leaning over his console and he then said, "The carousal is back over where the House of Mirrors is at."

Bucky turned to Lilly, he gave her a smile, "I think we know, want to race again?" he asked playfully.

The fair haired girl swayed her shoulders. "I'm not sure I want to keep your jacket. I might lose it."

He looked at her, moving her hands in his, "Still cold, huh? Alright well, Miss Lilly lead us at least." He told. Steve nodded after, giving an exhale.

"I think just walking would suit me just fine," he smiled.

Bucky shrugged and smiled back, "Getting tired pal?" causing the shorter male to scoff.

"Of course not, Buck, I'm just saving up my energy for the real party: the merry-go-round." He said proudly. Bucky merely let out a toothy grin, shoving the smaller male on his arm.

"Yeah, well, don't pass out, Lil needs us," he said, turning back to her which Lilly looked up almost taken aback and affirmed the two with a nod.

"Let's go," she said, signaling Steve with her hand then she grabbed his hand, she began to walk away with Bucky and Steve, Toni following after them.

Quinn sighed, "Alright, follow the leader," he said, he placed his keys in pockets, keeping his hand in there, he caught up with them and peered past Bucky, catching Lilly looking at him. She gave him a smile as if saying 'thank you' for being patient and letting her do this. They continued walking, leaving the Ferris Wheel behind, going past the other darken tents until they spotted the last destination: a ride with multitude of horses that glowed within from the framed mini lightbulbs, topped with a tent like roof that held a little purple flag, the lights ran outwards meeting with the flag to the top and the bottom all which was gold, the floor and inside of the roof were attached to the horses that were all white but with different sizes and poses and with different colors of saddles and reins almost like of the colors of a pastel rainbow. Gems decorated all of them on their saddles, reins of their respective color that the horse was wearing. Seeing this sight brought a big smile to Lilly's face, she instantly felt happiness and excitement, running with her two friends.

"Yay! We are here!" she shouted, Bucky and Steve looked at each other and screamed at Lilly to slow down. Causing the blonde young lady to stop and turn frowning a bit, "I'm sorry I guess I got carried away." Steve straightened his oversized jacket and Bucky giving her a smile, she then adjusted the jacket that seemed to be falling off her shoulders, giving them a nervous laugh. Steve and Bucky then proceeded to walk nearer to Lilly who seemed to pull on the collar of the jacket.

"Need help?" asked Bucky as he titled his head.

She shook her head, "No, I got it," she said, slipping the jacket off and slipping her arms in, giving her hair a lift so that it was outside of the jacket and not the collars.

Steve gave a grin along with Bucky, "Oh!" he said.

Lilly furrowed her eyebrows, "What?" she asked.

Steve pointed at her, "It's a little baggy."

She saw the amusement in the two boys' eyes and laughed, "Haha, well, it is a boy's jacket," she explained, looking up to Bucky who nodded.

"Yeah, hey, Lil, want to race now?" he asked.

She blew on her bangs, "Hmm…" she thought about it. "No!" she said, teasingly as she took off and ran without them. "First one to the console wins!" she ran off, leaving Bucky and Steve to glance at each other.

"Hey! That's unfair!" shouted Bucky.

She turned, running and laughing, "Only unfair if you get distracted!" she shouted back.

"That little rascal," Bucky smirked. He then gave a slap on Steve's shoulder, "Sorry, pal, I got to do this!" he announced, taking off without him. Steve reached out to the two of them and then sighed, shaking his head.

"Alright, the scenic route again," he began to walk after them.

Lilly's feet became ablaze, making her to slow down, she stopped and bent down, trying to calm down as she laughed, turning her head and looking behind her from a turn she took running which was behind a bush. She waited to see if the brunette came after her, after a few minutes, she took it that she lost him and was proud. "I did it!" she then heard a noise before she could react and felt arms grab her, causing her to make a scream.

"Got you! Thought you got away, did you?" he asked, teasingly. She turned to the blue eyed young man.

"It isn't the finish line yet, Barnes," she corrected him in a fake stern voice.

"Who said I was going for the console?" he moved her closer, shaking her a bit. His face was beaming; she looked at him.

"That's unfair," she said.

He titled his head, "Oh, is it? From what I remembered you were trying to distract me," he laughed, causing her to straighten up as he loosened his grip. She then fixed her collar and looked at him as he let go, "Come on! Steve's probably trying to get back to us," he stated.

She rubbed her hands together and blew in them, nodding her head, "I should have thought of that," she said then turning her head to see Steve who came strolling up to them. He apparently brought Quinn and Toni who were unfortunately left behind from the apparently running off of Lilly. She gave them a bashful smile as Quinn came shaking his head.

"Is that my five year old sis coming out?" he joked.

She then whipped around, "I'm young at heart?" she responded.

He gave her a smile, Toni went past her and Bucky. "I'll start the machine," Toni ducked into the corner which was where the console seemed to be at, Lilly's eyes to follow her brown haired brother who climbed onto the ride and gave her a thumbs up.

Bucky gently jabbed at her arm, "Lil, we should check out the controls," he whispered to her. She turned to see Steve bending down and brushing off something off his foot, maybe a leaf or something.

She then signaled with her head, "Steve?" She went over and grabbed his hand, pulling him towards them. He apparently cleared his throat and raised his eyebrows.

"I'm up for messing with the controls if you are," he replied. Bucky nodded, his face held a happy smile until Steve raised his hand and pointed at him. "No running, we walk, Buck," resulting in a frown from the taller male. Lilly then reached out and grabbed them both, walking towards the occupied console causing Toni to look up.

"Miss?" as Lilly waved at him with her two friends' hands.

"Hi, we wanted to see the console, please?" she asked in a curious manner.

Bucky gave a nod, "How about it, at least to show it for the young lady?" he agreed.

The auburn haired man glanced at all three of them then back at Bucky. "Yeah, sure why not," he smiled. He then moved aside, letting Lilly to pull the three closer and watch his hands as he pointed and explained the role each levers and buttons did. He then gestured it for Lilly to take hold of the switches. Lilly then let go of her two friends as Steve retreated his hands in his pockets, leaning over her shoulder and Bucky moved away and climbed up on the carousal where Quinn happened to be resting on a pole. He then lifted his hand and smiled.

"Come on, Lil, give it a whirl!" he shouted, waving eagerly.

Lilly looked down, "A-are you sure about this?" she asked.

Bucky merely shrugged, "Try it!" he shouted back. Steve seemed to catch Lilly's dilemma and lightly shoved her shoulder to signal for what seemed to be him asking for him to try, she answered with a slight move to the side he then smiled as he took control and began the spinning of the carousal.

Feeling this, Bucky then moved and started to walk along as the merry go round moved. Quinn got up from his position and strolled along with Bucky from a distance away. Toni seemed impressed on how well Steve picked up and Lilly laughed as she watched the two look like they were walking in one place but failing to go to another. It was comical seeing this and even more so when she spotted Steve turning the speed a little high this time with a mischievous smile and making the wheel go faster, in terms making the two start running. Lilly giggled, her laugh stopped until Toni came and tried going back to controlling until his hands made it go faster. The two boys started to shout to turn it off, waving their two hands frantically until Bucky fell down, making the ride to stop abruptly. Lilly and Steve ran to the now kneeling Bucky.

"Bucky!" they both said in unison.

He looked up giving them a smile, "I'm fine," he said.

"Are you hurt?" asked Lilly, she then furrowed her eyebrows in concern. Steve pulled his hand out and showed his hand to Bucky.

"You alright?" he asked.

Bucky looked up and gave him a thumbs up, "Yeah," he said.

"Give me your hand," spoke Lilly as she showed her hand prompting him to grab it, Bucky then stood up with the two's help. He then smiled, dusting himself only to wince a bit.

"I think I hurt my knee," he said. Instantly hearing that made Lilly's heart drop, she knelt down.

"Let me see," she stated immediately, her hands looking, ready to check. Steve coughed, turning to the side and Bucky, when seeing this, seemed to be a little embarrassed as he looked around.

"Lil, no, it's fine really," he said, telling it to her reassuringly.

She shook her head, "Come on, Buck, no need to be shy. I just want to check," she said forcefully. He seemed flabbergasted a bit, looking around; the other taller male from a few feet walked over and crossed his arms.

"Are you guys ready to ride or what?" he asked, sounding a bit impatient.

Lilly clicked her tongue, "Quinn, hold on. Buck, let me see, will you please?" she said, moving her bang from her face. Steve turned his head back and gestured to Bucky's leg.

"Buck, just do it for her, will you? You know how Lil is," he said sternly. His tone made Bucky give him a quizzing look until he gave in and sighed.

"Yeah, yeah, I do, I'm sorry, Lil." He said softly.

She gave him a smile and looked up, "It's alright, lift your pant leg?" she said.

Quinn shook his head, standing near a big horse with a blue saddle and yellow outlines. "Sis, I don't think he would want his…." He got cut off.

Bucky then raised his finger to Lilly who stared at it as if to say one moment, as he walked over on the horse, "A sec, Nurse Fontana," he teased Lilly and Steve followed him, not knowing what he was up to until he jumped on the horse, only for him to slide off, causing Lilly and Steve to rush over.

"Bucky, please!" she said, grabbing him as he then latched on her shoulder, giving her a small laugh and a smile.

"I feel loved," he joked.

Steve shook his head, "Probably should have slung over the horse and not jumped up?" he suggested, scratching his face but looking a little serious until Lilly shook her head.

"You done hurting yourself today?" she asked, holding onto Bucky's arm.

He laughed, "Yeah…sorry," he said, climbing up the horse with Lilly's help, he sat as if he was side saddling and grabbing a hold of the pole of the horse so he wouldn't fall. Steve began to touch the horse's muzzle; it was white like the others but wore red and highlighted blue outlines on its saddle. Lilly moved her hair over her ears, She bent down a bit, helping Bucky to lift his pant leg. He gave a smile and a clearing of his throat as she looked at his knee, nothing wrong with it, just a little bruise.

"Does it hurt?" she asked in a concern manner.

He shook his head, "Nah," she then lightly touched it, making him suck air through his teeth. "Alright, that hurts," he said plainly.

She then cringed a bit, "I'm sorry," he then gave her a smile and petted her on the head.

"It's fine," he said, "It's not like you were trying to kill me," he joked, squinting past her, causing her and Steve to turn to Quinn who lifted his arms, looking clueless.

"What?!"

Bucky responded with a as shake of his head, "Not you! I mean Toni!" he said as he nodded to the overall man who looked away.

Steve then pipped in, "So doc what's the verdict?" he asked, turning to Lilly who stood up and had been subconsciously rolling down Bucky's pant leg.

"Well, Bucky just got a bruise. He'll be fine with some ice packs, too bad we don't have it here, perhaps maybe when we go home? I'll get one for you, just avoid putting pressure. It seems his nerves are sensitive," she explained. She then moved away until Bucky reached out but he then shook his head.

Steve looked up, "Need help, Buck?" he asked.

Bucky peered at him, "I'm good, bud," he said, getting off the horse on his own before Lilly, seeing them speak, could offer her hand. "Anyways I delayed the lady the horse," he beamed as he showed her the horse.

She let out a smile and shook her head, "I want to ride next to whichever you guys ride on," she answered, causing Steve and Bucky to look around and glance at each other. Bucky then strode towards the big horse with the blue saddle and yellow outlines but before he could take a seat Quinn casually sat on it, making Bucky to turn around and walk over to where his friends were at to which Steve then went over to a saddle of orange and pink ended around it, the horse was at the edge.

"I'll take this because it, uh, suits me," he stated plainly, making Lilly giggle as she knew he was just playing off his height.

Lilly then looked at Bucky who seemed a little hurt about the other horse and signaled with her hand to him to sit next to her as she took the middle one which consisted of a purple saddle and a deep rouge like pink outlines. She then got up on it and looked at Bucky who merely smiled at Lilly and got up on the green saddle with purple outlines. Looking around in the inside, Lilly felt happy, this was it the carousal of dreams was about to start. She took in all of the lights and in the inside of the carousal the golden roof, she let out a sigh of happiness, Steve turned to face Toni giving him a hand signal and a nod that Lilly figured must be the 'okay' to start the ride. She smiled to herself, today has been so much fun. She wished this could last forever….as if feeling her sudden heartbreak, she felt a hand on hers which held onto her horse's pole.

"Hey, Lil," Bucky said gently. She looked up, he stared at her giving her a reassuring nod, "Let's have fun," he said, causing her to feel safe making her to give him a smile. Slowly the ride began to move the horses up and down and the ride began to turn around shortly enough, it picked up speed. The three of them started to laugh as wind blew through their hairs. Steve squinted as he looked around, Lilly turned to the lights of glitter and Bucky laughed. Quinn was heard giving a "whoo!" from behind, they past Toni who gave them a wave.

Bucky turned to Lilly, "Lil, what you naming your horse?" he asked, causing her to look surprise only for her to recompose.

"Hmm, how about Candy," she stated happily.

He gave her a smile back, "Rocky," he said. She assumed he meant his, she turned to Steve who was brushing his hair back.

"Steve, what's your horse's name?" she inquired.

He then turned to her, "What?" she then repeated again and he then threw his head back, "Oh! Since it's a she, I'll name her Jasmine," he stated cheerfully. The ride continued going around, the horses danced along with the music which seemed so whimsical and happy. Lilly held her hair back, looking at Steve who nodded at her, he seemed to be humming along with the music and she turned to see Bucky, glancing at her, giving her a pearly smile. After a short while, the ride began to slow down sooner than later ending to a halt, which made Lilly a little sad as she and the others climbed down their horses. Bucky and Steve looked at her as she hung her head down, walking up to Quinn who slung himself off the magical horse.

"I'm ready to head home now," she said, she glanced up seeing her brother pulling up his pants like it was going to slip off, his gaze seemed to follow the two boys, making Lilly turn around, spotting them looking really worried. She smiled, "It's alright, we still got a car ride to go, and ice packs to give to Buck," she pointed with her hand, giving them a small but reassuring smile that she could foster. She then felt a sudden hand on her shoulder from behind, it was Quinn who smiled.

"I'll drive really slowly," he said in a joking manner. She knew he was just trying to cheer her up, her eyes were then drawn to Bucky's.

"We'll play all the fun games we know you love in the car," Bucky added, "You know, patty cake?"

Steve then cleared his throat, "Lil, you got to sit in the back with us," he stated plainly as if he demanded it, causing her to smile at the two.

"Yeah….yeah I will," she replied.

Steve then pointed at Lilly, "You got the pocket watch still on you?" he asked, his eyes looking at her pockets of her dress which she then looked down and felt around the areas of her dress and gave a firm nod.

"Yeah," taking out the sliver pocket watch from earlier and held close to her chest.

Bucky then lifted his head, "Good, always keep it with you," he gave her one of his famous Buck smiles which made her heart skip a beat.

She then looked down and Steve then reached over, "Let's take you home," he said, giving her a comforting smile as she then slipped the watch back into her dress pocket.

"Technically, I'm taking you guys home but it's fine," teased Quinn as he put his hand in his jacket pocket and pulled out a set of keys attached in a single key ring as he switched it around his finger.

Toni approached them from the console, stepping on the still ride. "Perdere se si sta lasciando quindi vi addio, possiamo incontrare di nuovo (Miss, if you are leaving then I bid you farewell, may we meet again)" he said, taking his hat off his head and bowing to her. Bucky looked at Steve confused who shrugged, Quinn let out a laugh. He understood what Toni was saying to Lilly, she responded with a curtsy and smiled at him.

"Grazie, addio anche a te (thank you, farewell to you too)."

Bucky furrowed his eyebrow, "What did he say?" he asked.

Steve walked nearer to Bucky, "Maybe they are saying good bye?" he suggested. He lifted an eyebrow while Quinn raised a hand lazily.

"Addio! (bye!)" Quinn spoke up and turned to them.

"You're right," he smiled.

Lilly laughed, "Yeah, it was good bye except it seemed Mr. Toni here added some fancy stuff," she glanced at him which he then bowed his head again causing Bucky to shake his head.

"Alright, Mr. Smooth move, enough, I'll see you later, let's go," he said, nodding at the overall cladded man. "Thanks for today."

Steve nodded as well and waved a bit. "Thanks, take care of yourself," Steve said. He then saluted, the young man with messy hair laughed.

"Good evening," he titled his hat as Quinn then led them away. Lilly turned her head, feeling as the two running and grabbing her hands, leaving Toni behind.

The scenery around was still the same of darken tents and some mini rides. Quinn led them to a different part, it was towards the north side metal fence which led to another part of the parking lot they stopped in front of the fence. Lilly looked around, Bucky let go of her hand and she let go of Steve.

"Oh, well, it looks like we must challenge the fence again," she joked slightly.

Bucky then patted her shoulder, "I can give you a boost like before, I promise you won't fall," he winked at her.

She smiled, Steve tapped on her shoulders, "Ladies first?" he gestured, offering to take her shoes which she shook her head.

"It's alright, I got them," she stated, petting the blonde's hair.

Quinn gave a "ahem," noise, looking up and then down at the three, "I can give Lilly a boost and then the little blonde—"

Bucky shook his head, "It's fine, I got them covered," he stated.

Lilly looked at Quinn, "Quinn, his name is Steve!" she corrected him sternly which he rubbed the back of his head.

"Sorry, okay, Steve, but it seems macho man over there has got you and blondie taken care of," he pointed with his thumb to the other brunette who merely gave a look of annoyance, taking the same position.

Bucky knelt down, "Alright, Lil, climb on," he said, showing his hands to her, she reached over to him until she realized the shoes won't work by staying on so she decided to remove them, holding them both in her hands. "You think you can hold them both until you're over on the other side?" quizzed Bucky as he glanced up to her.

"Yeah, I think I got it," she smiled at him.

He shook his head, letting out a puff of air. "Alright, don't drop them," he said as he shook his head. He stood up, causing Lilly to look back in befuddlement.

"What are you doing?" she asked, moving back.

He smiled at her, "Getting you to the other side," he answered. He sighed with his head, "I'll lift you up," he explained, picking her up in his arms. She was taken surprise by his action.

"Oh!" she said.

Steve who stood watching lifted his arm as if he was worried, "Buck, maybe you need some help giving her a boost?" he suggested.

Bucky turned his head and smiled, "Pfft, no way, man, I got this," he looked down at Lilly who gave him a half crooked smile, "ready?" he asked. His eyes seemed to hold softness to them, something that made Lilly feel secured.

"Yeah," she said.

Quinn came next to him, putting his hand in his right pocket. He turned his head, looking at the younger boy, "You sure you can lift her?" he asked. Bucky shook his head and Lilly held onto her shoes, he then proceeded to push her up, allowing her to grab onto the edge. She climbed a little upper, he then pushed her up from the legs until she was able to fling herself to the other side, dropping her shoes lightly below her and then she gave a happy smile to Bucky who seemed to watch to make sure she climbed down herself. She then saw Steve, giving out a sigh of relief that Bucky was able to push her up doing a bridal style. Quinn seemed impressed, nodding with approval until Lilly made it safely onto the ground.

"I made it!" she exclaimed. She then quickly moved her feet off the ground as it was still or was icy cold; she hurriedly placed both her shoes on before her feet froze. Looking on the other side of the fence, Quinn and Bucky turned to each other and then at Steve who came briskly walking towards them.

"I guess I'm next," he stated outload. Bucky signaled him over towards his hands. Steve patted his shoulder, taking a step onto his hand as the brunette then lifted him up; Quinn looked like he was going to offer to help but seemed to like Bucky taking care of it. Steve flung his leg over and climbed down, meeting Lilly who greeted him with a happy smile and high fived him.

Bucky shook his head and shrugged, "Our turn," he said, running back and lunging himself over the fence, having Quinn to respond with a follow up climb.

"Looks like we made it in one piece," said Steve relieved.

Bucky smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Not yet, gotta get Lil home first," he said. He then gazed up and walked over to Lilly who had been rubbing her hands together, she then looked back and saw him place his hands in his pant pockets, causing her to get the idea to do the same and keep her warm. "Still cold, huh?" he asked her.

She nodded, "Yeah, though I'm worried about you?"

He shrugged, "I'm fine. I get warmth from your guys' laughter," he joked to her, closing one of his eyes only for them to turn to Steve with Quinn jogging in front of them.

"Uh-uh, you guys follow me. The car is parked this way," he pointed with his two hands that one of them held the set of keys, towards the north. Steve turned his head to Bucky who now stood a little nearer to Lilly.

"We are pretty dirty looking right now," he pointed at Bucky and Lilly's faces and then looking at his hands as if he remembered he needed to clean them. He smeared them on his jacket again. Bucky turned and looked at Lilly, "It was thanks to Miss Picasso that I'm dirty," he playfully placed his hand on his chin, making Lilly laugh.

She then moved her hair, "Hmm, well, maybe if it wasn't for your teasing to how I wear my shoes, I probably wouldn't have painted your face," she smiled.

Steve laughed a bit then cleared his throat when he saw his friends looking at him. "Steve you can let loose," Bucky added, turning to look at the blonde who glanced up.

"Nah, Buck, if I did than who's gonna be the voice of reason here? Certainly not Lil, she's taking a day off to have some fun," he nodded to the blonde girl.

Quinn then lifted his hand up almost like he was signaling them to stop which they all three did and pointed with his thumb. "I'm going to go get the car and pick you guys up here," he said. Lilly gave him a small nod as he went and ran off, leaving her with her friends.

Bucky glanced up to Lilly, fixing his rolled up sleeves. "She's never off duty," he nodded towards Lilly who then looked down and swayed a little.

"I-I try," she said, smiling back.

Steve glanced over and moved the two out of the way when he apparently spotted Quinn's car approaching, both of them turned and looked at Steve's hands until they glanced up to see a little black coupe barely able to see in the dark but the headlights shined brightly and then the window from the passenger's seat was down. The blonde girl, taking a step forward, bent over her knees squinted to see her brother leaning near the passenger's side of the seat from his driver's chair, hand on steering wheel.

"Hey, get in!" he said, feeling a tap on her shoulder. Lilly got up from her crouching position and saw Bucky giving her a smile, walking up to the back seat popping it open and showing her the way in which Steve walked up jokingly handed the brunette a pat on the shoulder.

"Thanks, Buck, I been meaning to get that," he stated, turning around and giving Lilly a wink as he shimmied himself inside. Bucky turned to Lilly, dropping his hands in a way that seemed he couldn't believe it.

"I was going to say ladies first and be a gentleman but I guess not," he joked back. Lilly couldn't help but laugh until Steve peered his head out of the car's opening, glancing at the two.

"The car isn't getting any warmer," he said, placing his hand on the car door.

"Scoot back in, man, Lilly's taking the seat next to you," Bucky stated leaning near the car door and looking inside. Lilly then walked over, making Bucky to move away to make room.

"I still think this is very nice of you," she said out loud, moving next to him and scooting in. He then quickly followed, taking a seat next to her as Steve was putting his seatbelt on. The blonde struggling a bit to pulling, only to finally work before she could offer, he then looked down.

"Lil, could you?" he asked, glancing up. She assumed he meant the button to the belt of the car, she then turned to Bucky who closed the car door. She gave him a smile, feeling a bit awkward and leaning forward.

Quinn turned his head, "Buckled up everyone?" he asked.

Lilly shook her head immediately, "Nope, still have two boys to buckle in," she teased.

He then let out a laugh, "Tch, want to sit in the front?" he offered which she shook her head.

"No, it's good," suddenly she heard Bucky move his arm, hitting the car door.

"Alright, what's with this weird position?" he asked, sounding a little baffled. She could almost see him, rolling his eyes behind her.

"Trying to give Steve room for him to buckle up," she answered hesitating because she probably looked ridiculous.

He then laughed, shaking his head, "I probably should have kept the door opened."

Steve moved near her, "Lil, you're not further enough. Maybe lean a little to Buck's side?" he suggested, moving back as he continued to pull on his seatbelt.

Quinn probably heard the noises and looked up in his rearview mirror. "Hey, you guys ready yet?' he quizzed. He had a hard time seeing what was happening from the way he peered behind at the mirror. Lilly looked over her shoulder, giving a regretful look of what she probably had to do.

Speaking from the back, Bucky turned and tried to reach over to Steve, "You probably are not putting it right. Is it backwards?" he asked.

Lilly could feel him leaning to her side and over. Steve moved away, "It's not that, just the buckle is being covered by Lilly's dress. I'm trying to maneuver over it," he said. Lilly could hear him pulling on the seatbelt, it was important for the boys safety. Steve then let out a loud sigh. "I can't get around it, you have to pick up, Lil," he said and turned to Bucky, looking up, causing Bucky to stare and move back.

"I don't think the roof is big enough to watch her head," he said plainly.

"Buck, just pick up Lil, will you?" insisted Steve, "I almost got it," he said, going back and messing with the belt.

"I could just crawl towards the front seat, it's not a problem for me," Lilly suggested, turning to Steve who seemed preoccupied. Bucky shook his head; she then turned her head to Bucky. "Really, I can—" but before she sounded reason with him, Bucky took Lilly by the waist and lifted her onto his lap a bit, making her to cover her head so she didn't hit the ceiling.

"Sorry, Lil, watch your head. Now, is she good enough?" he asked.

Steve nodded, eyes down still, "Thank you," he said finally buckling himself in. He then looked up and smiled with accomplishment. Bucky held onto Lilly like she was a little girl on Santa's lap.

He peered behind her, "Feeling safe?" he asked.

She smiled a bit, "I feel squished," she answered. She did indeed feel that way and she leaned hard on Bucky to not hit the ceiling.

"My legs feel warm," Bucky said.

Quinn looked in the back by mirror, "What is going on in there?!" he asked.

Bucky held her closer, making her heart race and lean forward, "Nothing, just having a bit of seatbelt trouble but it's good now," he explained. He then looked up to Lilly trying her hardest to make this not awkward. "You know you are a lot lighter than I thought," he stated, she felt embarrassed by his comment. Turning his head to the blonde who stared at them both, "Glad we can help you, now I got to buckle myself in," he teased, smiling.

Steve looked up and now what appeared to be a little worried, "Uh, I can—" he said but before he could finish, Lilly quickly shook her head.

"It's alright, Steve, Buck's good, right?" she stated worried for Steve's sake. She might crush him despite his being manly.

Bucky then laughed behind her, "Don't worry, Lil, I can buckle with you here," he said as if knowing what she was thinking and calming her down. She felt Bucky move his arms away from her and then heard a click noise, indicating Bucky buckled in which she let out a sigh. She then moved over, calming her nerves as she scooted in between the two. Steve making sure his seatbelt was tight until he greeted Lilly with small wave and a smile.

"Alright, we are in," stated Lilly as Quinn looked back.

"Finally!" he exclaimed, moving the stick that made the car go run. He then U-turned his way out and drove out of the parking lot, heading over to the Manhattan's road. Her brother began to occupy himself with a simple humming. Lilly felt happy and really warm, sitting in between her two best friends, Bucky began tapping on the side of the car's door as if he was listening to some kind of invisible music while Steve began to pick his nails like he was examining his hands. Lilly didn't know what the time was but she suddenly felt a bit sleepy, her eyes suddenly became way heavier and she closed her eyes. Then she felt Bucky move, making her to jolt up and look around now alert.

"Oh, what?" she asked, turning to face the brunette who then rubbed the back of his head.

"Sorry, Lil, but do you wanna do that patty cake game now?" he suggested. His eyes held fun in them which she then turned almost halfway towards him.

"How could I forget," she said, finding new ways to stay up and ignore the comfy warmth of the two, he then smiled happily.

"Great! Give me your hands," he showed his hands towards her which she then placed her hands towards his. It was like their hands reflecting each other, if they were outside on a picnic blanket it would have been like a romantic gesture, making Lilly feel flushed, he then gave a nod to Lilly. "Patty-cake, patty-cake, baker's man, bake me a cake as fast as you can," he started side clapping to Lilly who mimicked his movements.

She then went to continue his rhythm gesturing to the words as being said, "Roll it and pat it and mark with a B," right when she said that, Bucky gave her a nod mouthing the words and added a wink, which she then smiled as B meant for Bucky and his last name, Barnes. "Put in the over for bab-Barnes and me," she added finishing with a giggle. At the end, Bucky then grabbed her hands and interlaced it.

"Not bad, Lil, you still remember how to play it," he stated.

She then smiled, "Well, of course I did. We didn't play it that long ago, did we?" she asked, he then gave her a sly smile.

"The Barnes adding was recently new, wasn't it?" he inquired, making her look away.

"Oh, right, ha, that I forget to mention I haven't done that in a long time," he throw his head back and laughed.

"Yeah, that's a nice touch you added there," he concluded.

Steve peered from the side and looked at them, "Mind if I join?" he asked quizzically.

Lilly snapped her head to him and smiled, "You sure may!" she laughed, letting go of Bucky's hands. He turned as well like he wanted to know what they would do.

"Great! Let's see how about a quick game of tic-tac-toe?" he said suggestively as he reached in and ruffling through his pockets. He then paused in his movements he let out a, "Oh, no!"

Lilly blinked surprised, "What's wrong?" she inquired.

He then glanced up slowly, "I don't have my extra blank paper or pencils," he said, hanging his head down in disappointment.

Lilly then grabbed his hand and the other one slowly, setting them up in an opened fingers hand to hand mirror image. "How about we play another hand clap game?" she suggested innocently, her eyes held excitement in them

Bucky beamed, leaning forward and glancing at them, "Sounds good, what you guys gonna play?" he asked.

Lilly looked at Steve for a response and he then gazed up. "I-I suppose so," he huffed in a low sigh, his eyes falling down again.

Lilly's eyebrows furrowed with concerned, lowering down feeling his sadness, "You sure?" she asked, she lightly pulled his two hands towards her, moving them from their positon. "We don't have to?" she continued on.

He shook his head lowly, "Nah" Steve responded, answering with a new found determination. "I rather play a clapping game since you love those," he explained coolly giving her a confident smile, causing Lilly to grin.

"Alright! Hmm… how about a sailor by the sea?" she proposed eagerly. He then nodded and she held out his hands again, setting them to match, then began to do like criss-cross claps, both meeting each other and then she pointed at her eyes, she felt a little silly but it was just a game. "A sailor went to sea, sea, sea to see what he could see, see, see," she began to sing, matching the movement with the words.

He then piped in for her, giving her a friendly smile as if he knew the second half of the verse. "But all that he could see, see, see was the bottom of the deep blue sea, sea, sea," he went on, ending the rhyme with him pointing to himself and then gave her a double high five and they laughed.

Quinn looked up and turned to try and face them, "Alright, kiddos, we are coming in the drive way," he let them know. Making her frown, she then moved her hands away from Steve, straightened up and faced towards her brother as she realized how close they were to their home.

The thoughts silently start to fill her mind, she then heard Steve speak up, "Lil?" he asked concerned. She could imagine his usual calm face fill up with newfound worry. Her head turned, feeling Bucky's hand on her shoulder.

"Hey, hey Lil, chin up" Bucky said reassuringly. "We got tomorrow and right now," his arm wrapped around her shoulders tightening, Lilly turned, her head hung low, she could feel her hair dropping in front her eyes. It was the perfect cover to hide the welling up tears she could feel could fall down at any moment.

Steve leaned near in his seat, turning to her, "We will walk with you to your home," reaching over to move her hair but awkwardly moved away.

Bucky lifted his head, she could hear him trying to cheer her up, "Yeah, we will venture there and even go inside if you want?" he added on to Steve's earlier comment. She could feel how they wanted her to be happy. She tried so hard, biting her lip as she quivered to fight back the tears but it was too late and they began gently streaming her face.

Quinn drove the car inside the neighborhood turning to the side where the many big houses lined the streets, driving further in. Lilly saw the streetlights lighting up the way and making her realize how late it was and what was to be expected of tomorrow, making her sadder. She began tugging at the sleeves of her jacket. The tears dripped onto her hands. Suddenly, she felt hands on her hand, making her look up.

"Hey, we'll be friends, always, no matter what happens," spoke up Bucky, causing her to look up.

She felt another set of hands on the other side and it was Steve, he smiled sweetly, "You know Buck's right, perhaps we should make a promise?" he suggested, looking up to the taller young man who returned with an equal smile.

"Yeah, let's promise that no matter what we'll always have each other and no matter what obstacles we face, we are there for each other 'cause that's what we will be…friends forever," he concluded, tightening his hands in hers. Steve did the same as well; both boys looked at her with kind eyes, both trying to make her happy which made her feel a bit calmer and happier inside. She then reached, opening her hands and tightening in their grip. The car slowly came up to the driveway, finally coming to stop.

"Alright," she sniffled, leaning her head back as she laughed a tiny bit. "I promise," she said.