A/N: This was going to be a part of the last chapter but I figured I would wait... I need to find another word for enjoy... I'm annoying myself...

Late 1934

Charmer

Savoy Ballroom... What was going through my head. Sure it's cleaner than the nightclubs but it's a first date. It's REALLY expensive for just one ticket let alone two... At least it's before 6 when the ticket prices go up, but it's still a lot for someone without an amazing job that's only part time. Luckily I didn't have to buy a suit too, already had one of those cause of my dads clothes. I really hope she's the one.

There I stood, in front of the Ballroom, and she actually showed up! I'm beyond excited and happy that she was allowed to come but I'm also now broke. I just had enough to get us in (but for what Connie knows, I'm rich). There was a blast of heat when we entered, which was expected because people danced here day and night. There was some catchy tunes playing but we were both young, inexperienced and shy. We spent a lot of time watching professionals dance in "The Corner". I would tap my foot, sometimes move my arms, snap my fingers and Connie would giggle as her face turned red.

'Sing Sing Sing With a Swing'. That was a catchy song. We've been there for awhile and I think I mentally learned something from watching people dance. I grabbed Connie's hand and brought her out into the crowded dance floor. It started as her just doing whatever I did, which was hardly anything. The extreme basics of the Charleston step and a ton of improvising. Next thing you know, here we are, dancing. We feel like professionals but we know we just look like teens moving but we had fun! Isn't that what mattered anyways? Once the song ended we were both out of breath. I'm unsure if it was the hot air or because we actually moved, but whatever.

We leaned against a wall and admired each other's dance moves, laughing more than actual compliments but it was honesty right? After we had nothing to talk about we were just the awkward people doing nothing. I should ask her out. Sure this was like a date but I never actually asked. Then as if it was timed, the perfect song came on. Yeah I knew the lyrics! I went back to doing my lame little foot tap, snapping fingers and maybe a little arm movement. Connie giggled like usual.

Look at those eyes, brimming with love
Must be a prize sent from heaven above
You are remarkable, a most remarkable girl

I did little actions to go with what the lyrics were saying. She stopped smiling and looked at me with wide eyes, not scared luckily but more shocked than amused.

Look at those lips, who could resist
A couple of lips that have never been kissed
You are remarkable, the most remarkable girl

I sort of felt like I was pushing my luck, but it's lyrics to an actual song, it's not my fault!

I love you, pretty baby, hoping maybe
That some day you'll love me
Still I wonder, when in thunder
Will that day ever be

I couldn't even read her face anymore, but whatever, it was now or never.

What can I do, what can I say
I've got to love you cuz I'm funny that way
You are remarkable, a most remarkable girl

Remarkable

Thankfully that was all the lyrics. I continued to do my little dance near the wall for the rest of the song. She didn't giggle though. When the song finished I leaned back against the wall beside her, just a tad bit further encase she moved away. I screwed up royally. Why was I such an idiot. About a minute into the next song there was still no words spoken. She didn't even glance at me. I felt my heart sink, why did I do that... It's the first date you idiot! I was mentally hitting myself when I heard her say something.

"Today..." I looked over and she had a very small smile, she looked nervous. She was going to leave wasn't she. I know she is.
"Yea?" What else was to be said. She turned her body so she was completely facing me. If she had a drink I think it would be in my face right now.
"The song. Near the end, you said 'Will that day ever be' and I replied with 'today'." Her smile was weak but it looked genuine. I felt my eyebrows go up in shock, bad eyebrows stop that! I heard myself stutter noises. I now know the feeling of 'Butterflies in your stomach'.
"Are... wait, you're serious?" Why am I questioning her! Damnit! She nodded very lightly. We just sort of smiled at each other for a few seconds.
"Yeah, I'm serious. It was the most sweetest thing anyone has every done for me..."
"Today I, James Buchanan Barnes, mark this as the day I actually didn't mess something up! I swear, that whole silence thing afterwards I was actually terrified, I thought I messed everything up! I was mentally hitting myself for being so bold! " I laughed the whole time and she laughed as well.

For the rest of the night we talked about ourselves, getting to know one another pretty well. I walked her home, which was pointless cause she was directing me the whole way, but at least she wasn't alone. Where she lived seemed to have been a 4 home apartment building. After saying goodnight and hugging each other (kissing was pushing it) she ran inside. As I turned to leave I heard the door open again, I looked back to not see Connie but a rather large, fairly built man with his arms crossed. Please say that's a neighbor and not her father. I felt threatened when he continued to stand there staring at me.

"How old are you punk" The man said sounding quiet pissed. I turned and took a few steps closer, trying to seem like I wasn't scared out of my wits.
"I'm about to be 18 sir." Why didn't I just say 17...
"You fail a grade kid?" Well crap. Yeah but do I answer with that? Be truthful!
"Yeah, I'm repeating grade 11 right now. My marks are much better this-"
"I don't care." Wow that was rude, I laughed in my head. "You better treat my girl nice cause if she comes back with even a scratch, I'll break you like a twig, you hear me?" He unfolded his arms. He's quiet built, he's quiet terrifying. Say something smart Bucky!
"Not even a scratch! It's what stores say: 'You break it, You buy it' and you're daughter is priceless! No one on this world had enough money to own her!" Did that even make sense? What was I saying, I sounded like some retard on a radio ad. The man seemed to let a quick, non-humorous laugh and turned to go inside.
"Charmer" Did her just? He did too! Well I prove you wrong sir, I'm not just a charmer, I'm a great boyfriend! Just you watch and learn.

When he closed the door behind him I felt so awesome! Like as if I made a ragging bull put itself back in it's cage. I did a little dance all the way back to Steve's house, every time I thought of her I smiled. She's the one! I just hope I'm the one to her.

A/N: Okay total lovey-dove stuff... I've never actually been in love so I'm totally basing it off movies and friends who talk about their boyfriends or girlfriends... That charmer reply was so freaking lame and that's why I put it in. I literally made her father come out just so I could make Bucky say that XD He seems like Romeo, but I don't like the comparison even though it's true... (Ugh had to read that in school before the summer) Umm review, tell me what'chya think and... yeah...

Songs used:

-"Sing, Sing, Sing with a Swing" by Benny Goodman
-"Remarkable Girl" by Ted Weems