Isabella spotted him the second she walked into the Captain America exhibit. A man lingering too long at one part of this exhibit was way too obvious. There were too many things to observe.
She didn't know how to approach him. Bella wasn't quite sure how much of his past he remembered yet. How stable he was, was definitely in question.
There wasn't much time though, because as she was observing Bucky she noticed two men in uniforms talking to each other. Both had what looked to be red octopuses pinned on their chest.
"Fuck me." She said quietly to herself. Mentally scorning herself for slipping up with an inappropriate word. Steve would be extremely disappointed.
Calming herself, Isabella walked over to stand next to Bucky.
"If you keep standing in front of a giant picture of yourself, someone is bound to recognize you Barnes."
"Usually only SHIELD or Hydra would notice such a thing. A normal civilian wouldn't pay any mind to me." He said without looking at the woman next to him. "So, which are you?"
"Neither, I'm just a Stark."
He whipped his head at her. "What does that even mean?"
"Means I'm so rich I work for myself." She said smugly.
"Leave me." Was all he said while turning back to his plaque.
"I'd love to." Bella said, knowing that was a lie. "However, Hydra is currently on their way here right now, and I'm your only hope that they don't capture you right now."
Bucky started looking around panicked.
"Stop doing that or they'll catch on." She said rolling her eyes. "Walk out with me, calmly, hand in hand."
"Why should I trust you?"
"You don't have a choice Barnes, but I know deep inside you know you'll be safe with me." Isabella said confidently.
"Fine." He said taking her hand. When he did he noticed a ring on her finger. "Wouldn't your husband be upset about this."
"He's basically dead." Bella said numbly. "Let's go. My cars pulling itself up right as we speak."
"Your car drives itself?" Bucky asked confused.
"Told you I was a Stark." She said smirking up at him.
The two tried walking at a normal pace, attempting to not get anyone's attention.
When they finally got out of the Smithsonian, Isabella could see her car pulling up. She noticed two cars behind it was a black SUV that looked suspicious.
"Listen to me." Bella started calmly. "We're going to get in my car, and be followed."
"How about we just don't get in your car then." Bucky said irritated.
"We can't get to where we're going without my car. It's the only technology that knows where the safe house we're going to is." She said avoiding his questioning gaze.
"What makes you think I'm going to a safe house with you."
"I'm the only chance you have at getting your memory back, and keeping you safe. Now get in the car before I'm the one who kills you." Bella said letting go of his hand, and getting into the drivers seat.
Bucky was questioning if he should get in the car with her. It could be a trap, considering he tried to kill her only a month ago. She could actually be Hydra or SHIELD. She was at the SHIELD base after all.
The back of his mind told him he did know her though.. He felt like he could trust her for some odd reason. Plus, Hydra has found him. So, he got in the car.
"Jarvis." She said to the car.
"Welcome back Ms. Stark." Jarvis responded.
Bucky looked around the car confused.
"I need you to take us to safe house 227637."
"Are we being followed?" Jarvis questioned.
"Yes."
"Then I will take the scenic route to lose them." Jarvis said. "Please buckle up, and try to enjoy the ride."
Isabelle smiled at Bucky nervously.
"Why do I feel like I should be scared right now?"
"Well, cause you should be." Bella said giving him an innocent smile. "The things you're about to experience are things that only Starks, and their friends will ever experience. The safe house and route to it are basically impenetrable. Also, very scary and dangers to get to."
"You really asked me to trust you, and then you tell me this?" Bucky said freaking out a little inside.
"I'm trying to keep you safe, and you must trust me if you came with me when I only gave you my last name."
Bucky studied Isabella. "I came because I knew a Stark once. He was one of Steve's best friends. I came because you must be a good person if I tried to kill you, and you're still trying to save me. I came with you, because I want to find myself." Bucky said not being able to look at Isabella any longer. "I came with you, because I feel like I should know you. I believe you can and will give me answers."
Bella looked at a very broken Bucky. He was truly lost. He needed to be found. He needed help to find himself. She was going to help him, no matter how much time it took.
Both their thoughts were interrupted when they felt their car be slammed into from behind.
"Shit." Isabella said. "Jarvis, we have to speed it up."
"We're only two miles from our short cut. If I we don't lose them they may follow us." Jarvis said.
"Fuck me." Bella said, knowing what she had to do to get rid of them. "Are any cars coming besides them?"
"No civilians will reach our current location for at least 15 minutes." Jarvis responded.
"Please don't freak out." Isabelle said to Bucky before lowering her window.
Bucky raised an eye brow and watched her confused for a second, and sticking her hand out of it.
The next thing he knew there ice was flowing behind them, and suddenly the car that was tailing them was hit with it, and they flipped over.
He looked over to Isabella, confused as hell. Wanting to ask a million questions but stopped himself when he saw her struggle to get back all the way in the car and roll up the window.
"Jarvis." She said out of breath. "Take the wheel."
"I've had the wheel."
"Such a sarcastic thing for a computer." Isabella said trying to catch her breath. She looked at a very confused and scared Bucky.
He was about to get more confused and scared as suddenly the road opened up, and they dropped underground.
The car was twisting, and turning so fast Bucky thought he was going to puke. There was a point he thought they were going to hit a wall, and instead it lifted and they were driving down another tunnel.
Suddenly they stopped, and the car was being lifted into what seemed like a garage.
"Help me grab the bags out of the back, and let's go." Isabella said getting out of the car.
Bucky got out and went to the trunk. Inside were three duffle bags, and groceries.
"You prepared to bring me here, without knowing if I'd actually come?" Bucky asked a little taken aback.
"I would have persuaded you with or without Hydra." Isabella said with a smirk.
She grabbed two duffle bags and Bucky grabbed one duffle bag, and the groceries. He then followed her inside.
When he stepped inside he was surprised at how big this safe house was. He could tell by all the technology was probably very high tech.
Isabella smiled at Bucky as he looked around in awe. "Welcome to your temporary home Barnes."