Chapter Thirteen: Interesting Conversation

Steve left his apartment with less than gentlemanly thoughts a red face and tight pants. He had half a mind to chew Sam out for leaving a lady at his house like that. He knew now a days a mans gal could stay over with out too much scandal. He was still uncomfortable with it, but Darcy had it figured it out. She relegated him to his couch and claimed his bed room. He had to shake less than decent images from his head of Darcy in his bed, as he headed into his favorite Chinese restaurant the Jade Lotus. He was greeted politely and he put in his order. Well at least some good things came from Sam being sneaky. He had his first real dance with Darcy and he hadn't crushed her feet or dropped her. And a sensuous kiss which had been amazing and felt so right.

Was it too soon to think of a future with Darcy? He hoped not now all he had to do was tell her he was the captain. He still had no clue how to, or how well she'd take it. Scrubbing a hand over his face, he sighed. His phone went off with its usual rotary ring pulling him out of his thoughts. He slid it out of his pocket and noticed that it was Tony. Being as it was Friday night he wondered what kind of trouble Tony got himself into.

" Hello Tony " he said as he waved to several neighbors entering the restaurant.

"Heya Capsical , so I'm finally doing something I never thought I would do." Tony said almost chipper.

" Quitting the drink?" he asked with rueful shake of his head.

" No, I'm getting married." Tony said happily and Steve froze and felt his eyebrow raise, Was Tony serious or was he just really drunk.

"Oh? Who's the lucky lady?" he asked wondering who could have possibly convinced Tony into thinking of marriage.

" Pepper of course" Tony said like it was obvious. As long as Steve had known him Tony had always scoffed at the idea of marriage.

" Okay, did you ask her with a ring on bended knee?" he wondered how drunk Tony was.

" Well no I haven't asked her yet, but I'm planning the wedding first." Steve sighed putting a hand to his forehead sometimes Tony was really something.

" Shouldn't you ask the Dame first Tony ?" he wasn't sure how people did proposals these days.

" I will I just want to get most of the plans eked out." Tony said almost off handily.

"shouldn't the dame plan the wedding?" Steve asked perplexed had things changed so much that now the men planned it.

" Well she'll have 12% of the planning , anyway I'm the diva. But I didn't call to argue with you. I called so you'd come give me your damn opinion." Tony almost grouched out. Steve could feel his eyebrows shoot up again, Tony wanted his opinion on something?

"On what?" he asked scratching the back of his head. Tony usually had really good taste and hardly needed any opinions.

" Her ring, peps not as flamboyant as I am. Your kind of grandpa in taste. She'll probably like something in your range of taste, unfortunately." Steve laughed but he knew Tony was right Miss Potts had classy taste while Tony's was out there.

" Sure Tony when do you need me to come to New York?" he asked as his order was called up.

" Two days it'll just be a day trip for you." Tony said with a flippant tone. Steve chuckled and shook his head .

"Sure Tony" he said as he as he paid for his food feeling rude. He put the phone on his shoulder and thanked the cashier, Then put the phone back to his ear as he left the Jade Lotus.

" Your too polite and courteous capsical makes me feel like a bastard." Steve snorted as he stopped in front of a bakery that was still open.

" A little kindness never hurt anyone Tony." it was Tony's turn to snort

" Yeah, yeah see you in two days grandpa." and he hung up. Steve slid his phone back in to his fatigue pocket and entered the bakery that looked like it was about to close.

And ended up buying a chocolate cake, two dozen cookies and half a dozen strawberry cup cakes, Steve was sucker for sugar, always had been. It use to be a luxury for him, now it was guilty pleasure. He was sure Darcy would enjoy the cake as well. He had to shake the dirty thoughts of decorating Darcy with chocolate icing , then licking it off, Out of his head as he climbed into the elevator.

As he headed towards his apartment he heard the strains of over the rainbow. And couldn't help but grin as he unlocked the door and jostled his bags to come in with out dropping anything. Maybe he did over do it at the bakery.

" I got cake too Doll Face." he called out as he turned to look over at Darcy and almost dropped everything. Bucky was sitting in his club chair holding a glass of coke. Steve had always trusted Bucky, and probably always would. But just by looking at him he knew something was wrong.

" Bucky what are you doing here, are you okay?" which Steve knew was a stupid question Bucky hardly ever came over. Actually he'd never been over, and Steve knew Bucky rarely trusted him. He looked over at Darcy to see if she was okay, she was perched on the couch with a throw over her lap. She looked okay, he knew Bucky wouldn't hurt her, but he wasn't sure about the winter solider. She got off the couch and Steve almost dropped the bags again. Her pajamas were down right sinful light cotton and hugging her gorgeous curves. She went to take the bags from him and he noticed Bucky eyeing Darcy's behind.

Without thinking his left hand came out stroked Darcy's rich brown bouncy curls, her smooth back and came to rest on her firm behind as he leaned down to kiss her full lips. Basically claiming her and telling Bucky that she belonged to him. He hoped she wouldn't take offense as he pulled away gently and looked down at her she had dazed smile on her lips.

"why don't you go ahead and eat Doll you've had an exciting day. Buck and I are going to talk in my studio." forcing himself to let go of her and kissing her forehead and lead Bucky to his studio.

" You okay Buck, I know you're not here just to visit." he said as he closed the door then went to sit on his art stool, And Bucky sat down on a low leather bench.

" Nothing Really Just Memories a lot of them are about you. I used the key you gave me , I didn't know you have an old lady now." he said looking a little upset, Steve knew that pout. He also didn't correct Buck about Darcy. With a rueful shake of his Head and raised brow he gave Bucky a stern stare.

" Bucky, You never asked or even talked to me unless Tasha was with you." which had bothered him a little but he let it slide because pushing Bucky wouldn't help anything. " We just have to try to be friends again." he patted Bucks shoulder , he knew Buck still didn't trust him much and was wary. He understood him being more comfortable with Tasha ,So he never pushed the issue.

" What did you remember?" He asked as Bucky fiddled with his Dog tags, then sighed and almost shyly whispered.

" We went to Stark Expo with some girls, you ditched us to try and enlist again, it was my last night, stateside." He smiled slightly and it was like going back to when all was right in the world.

"I actually managed not to get an F4" Steve said with a chuckle. Bucky shook his head and fiddled with hid dog tags again.

" You didn't tell your old lady about me, when I came in she didn't know me." he asked quietly and Steve realized buck was just a little jealous. Steve shook his head and patted Buck's shoulder

" No because Darcy Knows I have a best friend with Ptsd she knows nothing about Captain America and the winter solider." Steve said softly and noticed that perked Bucky up quite a bit.

"Or about your origins at all are you going to tell he?." Bucky asked Steve nodded as he doodled on a piece of scrap paper.

" I Just don't Know how to tell her." he said as he added charcoal to the drawing and gently smudged it out.

"Carefully, when I first came in she had a weapon in her pocket, your old lady's a pistol I'm sure if I got too close she'd have used it." Steve figured he was talking about her little taser gun. Sam had told him Darcy liked to carry it as protection and he approved. He smiled as he added the final touch to the little sketch of buck's family.

" she sure is, I just need some time before I tell her." Bucky nodded as he drained his glass. " you going to stay for supper Buck?" he asked as he stood up.

"Your Darce won't mind?" he asked scratching the back of his head. Steve chuckled and patted buck's back.

"No I don't think she will and she could get to know you." Bucky nodded and followed Steve out of the studio into the living room. Steve smiled when he noticed Darcy asleep on the couch with an empty plate on her flat tummy. Chocolate frosting on her cheek and full bottom lip. Steve chuckled used his thumb to wipe off the frosting and licked his thumb. Then carefully picked her up and went to the bedroom to tuck her into bed. He kissed her fore head and pulled off her glasses and sat them on the bedside table.

"Buck okay?" she mumbled Steve sat on the edge of the bed.

" Yeah, he's gonna have supper probably sleep on the couch, which means I get the floor in here." Darcy chuckled and felt her little hand on his thigh. And he felt his face flame a bright red but didn't ask her to move it.

" Sleep on the bed babe, your not going to molest me in my sleep. But I cant be held accountable if I end up feeling you up." she said sleepily, Steve chuckled kissed Darcy lightly on the lips, And said with out thinking .

" That's fine with me Doll." and he meant it.


Hi Guys and Dolls I hope you enjoyed this chapter. So now Darcy has met Bucky and Steve Has two very interesting chats, my favorite being the one with tony. Next time Darcy has a little problem and maybe Jane or Thor will make an appearance. (I haven't decided which one yet) Thanks to everyone for reading and reviewing.- Love Dizzy