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give-me-back-my-rhodey · 2 years

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will you write some platonic tonynat with them just being Bros and annoying the shit out of the government?? bc i feel like they’d make a game out of it

you're right, they would. I've written them as best friends before, and just causing general shenanigans, but they're so good. that being said, this fic reflects some current issues in today's world, so read at your own discretion. I'll include the same warning I have on ao3 as well

before reading the fic, I recommend you read this. I am american, and unfortunately have been watching the news, and that sort of bubbled over into this fic. my heart goes out to anyone who has been a victim of gun violence, or lives in an area where their civil rights are being impacted by lawmakers restricting their healthcare

I don't make a habit of letting the real world reflect in my writing, but this prompt sort of called for it. if you are sensitive to these topics, I wouldn't read this. a lot is glossed over, but it's there

anyways, do what's best for you

Read Matter at Hand here on ao3

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“Mr. Stark, if you could please focus on the matter at hand, that would be greatly appreciated.”

“I’m sorry, what exactly is the matter at hand, Senator?”

The senator who had been talking at them for the past ten minutes dragged a hand over his face. “For the last time, Mr. Stark, we’re trying to discuss your involvement in the US military.”

“I have no involvement,” Tony said flatly.

“Well, this council seems to think otherwise.”

“Sorry, this isn’t 2007. I don’t do the military anymore unless you’re talking about my husband, who I somehow doubt this is about.”

Somewhere, Rhodey was rolling his eyes.

“Given our present company, I think we can safely conclude that this isn’t about Colonel Rhodes.”

Tony sat in the middle of the small group of Avengers he was sat with. Natasha was on his right, Sam on his left, as they were typically good at keeping him out of trouble.

That being said, they were all hot, tired, and weren’t fans of these sorts of meetings, so neither of them were trying too hard.

“Senator, listen,” Tony started, leaning forward in his chair. “I have been able to predict when you people will decide to call me to testify every year since 2010, give or take a week. Every single year. And always about the same thing. Iron Man, the Avengers, SHIELD, HYDRA, aliens, gods, what have you. And every year, I have to tell you again and again that I’m not interested in working with you or your soldiers. What is so difficult to understand?”

“Well, seeing as your involvement on the global stage has grown, we thought we should discuss it again,” the senator said, a frustrated edge growing in his voice.

“Cool, so that’s why only American based Avengers are here then? And wouldn’t this then be more appropriate for a UN meeting. I know the last one of those with us in attendance didn’t go according to plan, but you live and you learn, right?”

Sam let out a sudden cough, and shifted in his seat. Nat was less subtle in her amusement, leaning back and smirking at the representatives at the front of the room.

“Mr. Stark-”

“Alright, alright, let’s get down to business then, shall we? The Iron Man armor, while no longer a prosthesis, is a suit of armor. Armor is designed as protection to the wearer, as well as anyone in the vicinity that can also be shielded. Due to the technological marvel that is that suit, I can protect a lot of people from threats no military on earth can match.”

“The Avengers still operate to combat threats no one else can, as agreed upon by the United Nations. We aren’t government agency attack dogs anymore, and will never be that again, so don’t try it. SHIELD doesn’t exist anymore, we’ve been neutralizing the last remnants of HYDRA as they come up, and we keep tabs on all of the gods and aliens we know about. Is there anything else you wanted to cover, or can we leave?”

The room was silent for a moment as the senator glared at him. “We wanted to discuss the potential of your help in potentially dangerous combat situations. For instance, you say the Iron Man suit is a shield, so why isn’t it being used to protect our troops?”

“My god, do you hear yourself?” He turned to Natasha. “This is worse than the warehouse situation.”

“You’re right, this is somehow worse,” Nat said. “I think he’s dumber than that guy too.”

“Exactly! It’s like he’s completely unaware that I have no military involvement, and haven’t since I was almost blown to pieces in a combat zone.”

“You have to understand that we could lose fewer lives if you helped, Mr Stark.”

Tony let out a short laugh. “Is this what you’ve stooped to? Are you really at this level? Let me tell you something, Senator,” he said, growing suddenly serious . “I was on the ground with people being hurt by my technology, and I said that would stop. I don’t support any kind of military action because I know the impact it has on an individual. Do you understand me? So I took the funding I used to use on your military and I redirected it. I tore apart weapons so I could build something that has a positive impact on society. Because that protects more people than any branch of the military does. No offense, Sam.”

“None taken,” Sam shrugged.

“Education and clean energy that are actively making this planet a better place has been a much more beneficial use of my time and resources.”

“Mr. Stark, are you aware that our enlistment rates have dropped in recent years?” a different man asked. Tony suspected he might be the Secretary of Defense, but he forgot what he looked like.

“Have they?”

“Yes they have, and in the event of a major global event, this could become a serious issue, one you and your team would be well equipped to help solve.”

“Lower enlistment rates,” Tony murmured, ignoring the secretary’s argument. “Could that be because kids don’t have to rely on your GI bill to afford college? Or could it be that young people now have the resources to pursue their passions without the impending doom of everything the world tries to throw at them? Because again, if you didn’t realize, these are children you’re talking about, who aren’t risking their lives for you anymore. I would call that an improvement, wouldn’t you?”

“And just so we’re all on the same page,” Natasha said, leaning forward over her microphone, “please keep in mind that I was trained in the Red Room when I was practically a baby. I know it seems like a good idea to use young minds that you can manipulate into doing your bidding, but you’re fucking both them and yourselves over.”

“This is America where you don’t train ten year olds to assassinate people, but 17 or 18 years old is still a child. Their brains aren’t fully developed, and they won’t be until a few years down the line. Now, that’s not to say that you’re not fucking ten year olds over, or frankly every child from before they exit to the womb to when you can legally put a gun in their hands, but my point stands.”

“Tony putting his fortune into education, energy, and protecting people in ways no one else can is something you should be thanking him for, not trying to control, and that same sentiment goes for every single one of us on this team. We are not your puppets.”

Once again, there was silence.

Tony held out a hand for Nat to slap, and she obliged.

“Are we free to go?” Tony smiled, sharp and sarcastic.

“Captain Wilson, do you have any final remarks,” the senator asked in lieu of an answer.

“No sir. I think Mr. Stark and Ms. Romanov said it perfectly. The work we do individually and as a group helps a lot of people in ways you couldn’t imagine. I don’t think talking about it any further will be of any use to anyone.”

“Fine. Dismissed,” the senator said, waving them off.

As they walked out, Tony turned back around. “Hey, could we maybe schedule this for August next year? I have plans in June.”

Natasha let out a particularly loud laugh as the senator just sighed loudly. Maybe the lack of being cussed out meant they were finally wearing them down about these god awful things.

#ducky recs #tony stark & natasha romanov #this relationship is everything

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Title: Grief

Rating: Gen

Warnings: Major Character Death

Pairing: Happy & Tony

Summary: Happy Hogan finally breaks down

Hi y'all I see so many post-Endgame IronFam fics and Happy does not get the respect he deserves. So naturally I had to write something

“I don’t know what grief is?” Happy shouts. “No, what you guys don’t get is the lack of closure, alright? I wasn’t there when he died. I didn’t see him take his last breath. And it hurts so fucking much that the man who almost killed him in Siberia gets to sit there on that chair sad and upset, telling me that I don’t fuckin know what grief is!” His face is red, and his eyes are tearing. Pepper rubs his shoulder, and he takes a few deep breaths.

“You know, except for Rhodey, out of all the people in this room, I’ve known him the longest? I’ve been his chauffer and bodyguard since he was out of college. And that might not seem like much, but he was my best friend. Even when I had no one else, I had him. And for that, I am thankful.” He wipes his eyes and takes another shuddering breath. “And I know he forgave you, Rogers, for leaving him in Siberia and for whatever else you did. What’s done is done, and I forgave you, too. But he didn’t – he didn’t have to stand there, watching from the surgery window as they almost lost him three times. But Tony’s a fighter and a survivor – he held on to the very end. And I just wish-” he bites his fist. “I just wish I could have said goodbye to him before he passed. So. you can’t tell me that I don’t know what grief is. You all had closure. That is something that I will never ever get.”

Everyone looks to the floor as Happy starts to cry. Rhodey hugs him, and the burly man clings to Rhodey with all his strength. After a few minutes, he gathers himself and wipes his eyes. “I’m not saying you guys don’t miss him. Love him or hate him, we all miss him. But don’t you ever say that I don’t know grief.”

It was at that moment Morgan Stark chooses to enter the room. Big brown eyes and sharp mind, just like her father. “Uncle Happy?” She taps his leg.

The ex-boxer’s face transforms into a portrait of love and happiness. “Yes sweetheart?”

“I’m boooowed.” She whines. “Will you pyay Bawbies with me?” She knows she has Happy wrapped around her little finger without even trying.

“Of course, sugar muffin. Let’s go play some Barbies.” Happy takes her hand, and together they walk out of the room.

#i write!#posted on mobile #happy x tony #major character death tw #tw major character death #grief #angst

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TSB May Flash Bingo has begun!

We’re super excited!

This flash bingo will last one month, May 1st - 31st (and we will have another one in June.)

Here are the AO3 and Discord links that you can share your creations to!

IMPORTANT!

We’re implementing a fill submission form for all fills that will make the mods’ lives easier. EVERY FILL MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THIS FORM! You can absolutely share it on all your social media platforms, but don’t forget to submit the form!

Our regular rules as pertain to content and minimum fill info still stand, and here are the links to FAQ and Rules and Dates.

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AND DON’T FORGET TO FILL OUT THE FORM WHEN YOU POST A FILL!

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MASTERPOST FOR THE TONY STARK BINGO MARK IV @tonystarkbingo

Victorious

Title: Celebration

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: None Apply

Pair: Sam/Tony

Squares Filled: N2 – Tony Stark – Sam Wilson bingo

S1 – Victorious – Tony Stark bingo

Card No – 4013

Summary: After a victorious paintball exercise, Tony and Sam celebrate on their first date

Word count: 835

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30593753

Karaoke Battle -na

Found Family - A3 - Take That, Howard!

Title: Take That, Howard!

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Gen

Warnings: N/A

Pair: Rhodey/Tony

Major Tags: Howard Stark’s A+ Parenting, Rhodey punches well, panic attacks

Bingo Squares: A3 - Found Family for the tonystarkbingo

TSB Card Number: 4013

Summary: When Howard and Maria accidentally time travel to the present, Rhodey wastes no time letting the elder Stark know what he thinks of him.

Word Count: 1322 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27275077

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Poker Night

Title: Strip Poker

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: None Apply

Pair: Winteriron

Tags: Strip Poker, nudity, humor

Squares Filled: S2 – Poker Night – Tony Stark Bingo

Card Number :4013

Summary: The Avengers play strip poker

Word Count: 722 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28374126

Anticipation - T2 - Acrobatics

Title: Acrobatics

Collaborator Name: Ducky

Card Number: 4013

Square Filled: T2: Anticipation

Ship/Main Pairing: Winteriron

Rating: G

Tags: N/A

Summary: moodboard

Word count: N/A

Link: https://jamesbuckystark.tumblr.com/post/636094259122061312/title-acrobatics-collaborator-name-ducky-card

Carnival -na

Date Night

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit)

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Squares: R2 - Date Night - Chapter 7

Card Number: 4013

Summary: Bucky arrives at the Tower

Word Count: 1549 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68418622

Dog Park -na

Sent to a Different Dimension

Title: A Look Into the Mind

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: None

Pair: Thor/Tony, One sided Amora/Thor

Square Filled – S3 – Sent to a different dimension.

Card No – 4013

Summary: Thor and Tony are sent to the Enchantress’s consciousness.

Word Count: 323

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30594347

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Free Space -na

No Modesty - R3 - Music Make You Lose Control

Title: Music Make You Lose Control

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Crack, Don't Try this at Home

Pair: Rhodey/Tony

Square Filled: R3 - No Modesty for Tony Stark Bingo

Card #4013

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27707501

Summary: Tony gets himself a speaker buttplug. How long before the Avengers can tell where the sound is coming from?

Canon: Marvel 616 -na

Day-in-the-life - S4 - I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) Chapter 8

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit)

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Squares: S4 - Day-In-the-Life - Chapter 8

Card Number: 4013

Summary: Bucky arrives at the Tower

Word Count: 1549 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68418987

Sentient Armor -na

Crossover: Marvel verse/non-Marvel verse -na

MIT Years -na

Canon: Avengers Academy -na

Image: DUME - S5 - I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) Chapter 2

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit)

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Squares: S5 - Image: DUME - Chapter 2

Card Number: 4013

Summary: Bucky arrives at the Tower

Word Count: 1549 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68417442

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Fortune Telling - R5 - TSB October Discord Party Round Robin Fic

Title: TSB October Discord Party Round Robin Fic

Collaborators and Card Numbers: rebelmeg 4034, Politzania 4007, EachPeachPearPlum 4003, summerpipedream 4045, Ducky 4013, Magica 4019, SomeSortofItalianRoast 4036, DarthBloodOrange 4010

Squares Filled: rebelmeg 4034, A4 - huddling for warmth

Poliz 4007, A5 - Dog Park

Peach 4003, S1 - premonitions

Summer 4045, A5 - Clint Barton/Hawkeye

Ducky, R5 - Fortune Telling

Magica 4019, T2 - Fortitude

SomeSortofItalianRoast 4036, S2 - Magic

DarthBloodOrange, T4 - Robots

Ship: none

Rating: Teen

Major Tags: animal transformation, magic/witchcraft, Kate is a hero, Clint is a disaster human being

Summary: Tony has been turned into a dog, and he is going to straight-up murder whoever made him a corgi.

Word Count: 2634

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27184439

Next Generation - K5 - I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) Chapter 3

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) – Chapter 3

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Squares: K5- Next Generation

Card Number: 4013

Summary: Bucky arrives at the Tower

Word Count: 1549 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68417697

#tonystarkbingomarkiv #bingo

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After watching Bridgerton, I just craved a Winteriron version! So I went a bit nuts, and painted this on the day of the deadline of the Winteriron RBB, which was like, a few days after watching Bridgerton. I am so happy to show the art now, and also the amazing fic for it! Go read “Of Diamonds and Vows” by @jamesbuckystark [here on AO3]! (and also check out the other art and fic of the @winterironbang <3)

#look at thissss art!!!#winteriron #bridgerton au

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You Jam My Gears

Link: Link to AO3

Title: You Jam my Gears

Creator: Purple_ducky00

For: @TolkienGurl for the @black-characters-matter-fest

Warnings: N/A

Rating: Gen

Pairing: SamRhodey

Summary: Based on the following prompt: Rhodey notices Sam among the new recruits of Avengers that Steve is training. He starts coming to Avengers' trainings to "watch", but he's secretly pining. Sam mistakes Rhodey's stares for critique/dislike and develops an attitude towards Rhodey. Whenever Rhodey and Sam have an opportunity to talk, Rhodey gets awkward and clams up which only reinforces Sam's belief that Rhodey doesn't like him. Rhodey doesn't understand why Sam is so standoffish and is a sad puppy. Eventually they pull their heads out of their asses and get together.

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yOu shOULD gO hElP stEVe. Rhodey mocked Tony in his head. “It will be fun, he said.” He muttered. Today was not fun. He had come to the Avengers facility happy and cheerful; nothing could ruin his day… well, until he walked into the training room and saw the most beautiful man he has ever seen.

Sam Wilson, codename Falcon, was standing in the room talking to Romanov. Seeing him first, she waved at him. “Hey Rhodey! Come here; I want you to meet Sam. Sam, this is…”

“Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodes, I know.” Sam smiled. “He’s one of my heroes.”

Flustered, and totally not ready for this conversation, Rhodey just nodded and stared. After an awkward moment of silence for Rhodey’s dignity, he mumbled something about needing to find Steve and walked away as quickly as he could. Once out of earshot, he grumbled to himself. “Come on Rhodes, you’re smoother than this!”

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Sam Wilson watched as Rhodes walked off. “Well, that was weird.” He commented.

“I agree.” Natasha eyed Rhodes’ retreating back. “That was extremely odd.”

“I guess I just figured he’d be glad to see me here. Does he want to be the only black guy on the team? Too bad for him because I’m sure as hell not going anywhere.”

Natasha just grinned that stupid sneaky smirk. “No, I don’t think that’s the case.”

“Whatever. It doesn’t matter either way. I’m here, and I’ve got more important things to worry about. Ready to start training?”

“Follow me, Sergeant Wilson.” Nat inclined her head to the training room.

Sam felt Rhodes’ eyes on him the entire time he trained. Rhodes and Steve were up on the balcony watching the training room below. He didn’t say a single word as Steve yelled orders; he just stared. Sam thought grimly that Rhodes was just waiting for him to mess up. Too bad because I’m gonna run this simulation perfectly.

“Sam! That was amazing! Great job!” Steve praised him once training was over. Rhodes was still just watching.

Natasha hip checked him. “Soooo, had to show off today, didn’t you?”

“I’m just showing him that I am damn good at my job. He won’t be able to find a reason to kick me off.”

“I… don’t think you’re seeing what I’m seeing, but think what you must. Now go shower, you stink.”

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“It’s not funny.” Rhodey grumbled.

Tony wiped tears off his face as he giggled. “Yes, it is! James Rhodes, the smoothest motherfucker in all of the science club in MIT, the man who met Whitney Houston and kept his cool, theee War Machine, theeeee Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodes, just froze up like Hammertech when he met Sam Wilson. I find this ridiculously funny.”

“You better watch it, or I’m going to tell Clint what happened the night of August 19th, 1994.”

“Ok, whoa, you don’t have to go that far.” Tony quickly sobered. “So, what are you going to do about it?”

“I don’t know. Try to talk to him? Maybe it will get better each time?”

“Good luck.”

Rhodey didn’t appreciate Tony’s skepticism, but he understood why he would be . Every single time he saw Wilson, he would clam up and look for an escape route if needed.

“Hey, Rhodes. Steve asked me to ask you if you have any tips for flying in these formations? He said you created these systems, and I could use a little help.” Wilson approached him yesterday.

Rhodey had been caught unaware, but he was still able to go through the whole formation with Sam. Fiercely proud and defensive of his formations, Rhodey admitted that he was a bit touchy about improving. The conversation ended with him feeling more frustrated than before. This really was hopeless. Maybe he should quit and go back to being a lone peacekeeper.

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Sam threw down his jacket as he stormed into his room. “That’s it, I’m done. If he doesn’t respect me, why the hell do I have to respect him?” Then he saw Natasha sitting on his windowsill, filing her nails. “Gah! How did you get in here? Why are you in here?”

“Sounds like Rhodes is getting under your skin.” Natasha mused. “I wonder why.”

“Because he’s treating me like I’m not worthy to be here! I feel like I’m more worthy than he is! Tony Stark basically gave him his suit, and everyone just accepted him! I had to work to be a part of the Falcon program.”

“You don’t mean that.”

“No, I don’t.” Sam wilted. “I still am so amazed with him, like he’s a frickin badass. Like maybe I have a tiny crush on him.” Natasha raised an eyebrow; he amended. “Ok more than a tiny crush, but he acts like I’m beneath him! Like I’m… I just think that if he’s not going to treat me like an equal, I don’t have to hang onto every word he says. I’m going to stand up for myself.”

“Ok.”

“Ok? That’s all you’ve got?”

“That’s all I’ve got.” Natasha grinned evilly. As she walked out, she called over her shoulder. “Now hurry up and shower. We have a loooong night ahead of us. Oh, hi Rhodey. Was gonna get some dinner, want to join?”

Sam didn’t hear Rhodes’ response. He was too busy stripping so he would seem busy if Rhodes decided to knock on his door. Thankfully the other man must have gone with Natasha, so Sam hopped in the shower. After a long, warm, steamy scrubbing, he dried off and dressed… only to find Natasha sitting on his couch. “You’re a piece of shit.” He told her.

“Come on. Let’s watch some Lord of the Rings.” She patted the couch beside her.

“I’m serious. Now he probably thinks we’re fucking or something.”

“I’m a lesbian, Samuel. And Rhodey knows that. “

“Still.”

Nat chose to ignore him as she turned on the TV. As this was his twenty-sixth time watching these movies, Sam could basically see them with his eyes closed. He kept facing the screen even as he thought about why Rhodes wouldn’t like him. What had he done?

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“You gotta help me, man.” Rhodey flopped on Tony’s couch as soon as he walked in the lab.

“More man problems?”

“He yelled at me today! I was trying to talk to him about certain maneuvers, and he asked me why I didn’t think he knew that already. He was like ‘I was in the Air Force too, you know. What is it about me that makes you think I’m inferior?’ Tony, he thinks I don’t like him! And you know, I couldn’t be like ‘Um, actually, I just don’t know how to talk to you because you’re beautiful.’ Like, do you know how lame that sounds? And don’t you laugh, Tony! Don’t you laugh!”

Tony lifted his hands in the air. “Not laughing. See? What do you want me to do about it?”

“I don’t know. Can you talk to him for me?”

“Have you ever done that for me?”

“No.”

“A part of me wants me to tell you to grow up and solve your own problems, but also, I have never been around him, so I don’t know what he’s like. I’ll think about it.” Tony leaned on the side of the counter.

“It’s just so dumb, because I can talk to everyone. I looked a crazy dude with a gun straight in the eyes and talked him out of shooting everyone in the vicinity before shooting himself. I’ve gotten laid before using only my tongue as foreplay. I’ve delivered speeches in front of millions of people. But talking to Sam Wilson? No can do.”

“Men do become fools when they fall in love.” Tony side-eyed him laughingly. “Now, come here. I need your help on this. Do you see this piece of code? It’s not working right…”

“Yeah, I can take a look at that.” The two spent the rest of the night figuring out code for Tony’s new program.

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“What did you do to Rhodes?” Natasha swung Sam’s door open.

“Nothing. What are you talking about?”

“Tony wants you to visit him in the Tower today. Sounds like you’re in hot water.”

Sam groaned. “Are you serious? Rhodes can’t take a little backtalk , so he needs Iron Man to step in?” Shaking his head, he tacked on. “Man, I’ll go, but geez.”

A few hours later, Sam landed on the landing deck of Stark Tower. FRIDAY greeted him at the door. Hello, Sergeant Wilson. Boss is in his lab. Take the elevator to the 19th floor.

“Thanks FRIDAY.” Sam was trying to figure out what he’d say when Tony Stark confronted him about Rhodes.

As he walked out of the elevator, Stark’s door whooshed open. No one came out, so Sam took it as an invitation to enter. He stood there awkwardly until Tony looked up from his project due to FRIDAY’s prompting. “Oh, hey Wilson. Sorry, didn’t hear you come in. Come here, take a look at this. Was wondering if it’s something you’d like to have.”

The thing which Tony was talking about, was a small drone, bearing the colors of the Falcon suit. Sam eyed it critically, wondering if it was a bribe. “If I take it, what do you want from me?”

“Steve didn’t tell you?” Tony looked surprised. “I make most of the Avengers armor and outfits, and I like to tech them up. This drone will fit right on your jetpack. He's a learning AI so you can train him how you want.”

“And that’s all you wanted me to come for?”

“…Yeah, pretty much? Was there something else you needed that I forgot? I do that often.”

Sam felt foolish. “No, I just thought you were going to tell me to be nice to Rhodes or something.”

“Oh, well, you’re allowed to have your own opinion about people. I personally don’t see why anyone would be angry with him, but I’m not going to judge you for disliking my Honeybear.”

“Are you two dating?”

“Oh no. Can you imagine? I’d probably love it, but he needs someone more down to earth than me.” Tony laughed. “He’s the best. I love him so much – platonically, you know – and he’s always there for me. You get what I mean, right?"

At that moment, who should walk through the door but Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodes? “Tones.” He said in a strangled voice. “Why is he here?”

“Oh, yeah, he’s the greatest.” Sam turned to Tony dryly. “If you’re still offering the drone, I’ll gladly accept but I don’t want to be here anymore.”

“Wait. I think I see what’s happening here. Both of you, sit down now.” Both men stood still where they were. Tony snapped his fingers. “Sit. Now.” When they complied, he resumed. “First, let this disclaimer be that I am not a licensed therapist, and secondly, you may not use this same method against me at a later time. Now, Sam, why don’t you tell Rhodey how you feel about him?”

Sam muttered. “This is stupid." He took a breath, looked at Rhodes and started "Ok. Rhodes, when I heard you were coming to watch training that first day, I was so excited. You were a big hero of mine, and you piloted an Iron Man suit. You can’t get much cooler than that. Then I meet you, and you basically dismiss me. I brushed it off, thinking you might have been late or something that day. But then time passes, I see that you’re good friends with everyone else at the Compound… except me. And you’re overly critical about every single damn thing I do.”

“Because I’m not halfway in love with anyone else in the Compound!” Rhodes blurted. “Oh shit. See, this is what happens, Tony! Why are you making me talk to him?”

“Wait. You’re… Hold up! There is too much happening all at once. Tony, did you set this up?”

“I plead not guilty. I had no idea Platypus would be coming here. Besides, why would I talk him up when I know he’s in earshot. That’s not something best friends do.”

That earned Tony a bit of a suspicious stare from Sam. “Okayyyy… and Rhodes – Jim – did you just say you are halfway in love with me?”

“Well, I mean. You’re really attractive and like, super badass.” Rhodes stumbled on his words. “And-and you’re so outgoing and friendly, and…”

“Let me step in and save his life and dignity. Rhodey is usually so calm, cool, and collected, no matter the circumstances. The fact that he can barely make a full sentence around you speaks volumes about your effect on him.” Tony interrupted Rhodes’ rant.

Rhodes deflated. “Yeah, what he said.”

“Ok, well then, I’ll make the first move. James Rhodes, would you like to get dinner and a movie with me tomorrow night?” Sam invited.

“I’d like that.”

“Then it’s a date. Thank you, Stark, for helping us figure this all out. Let me know when that bad boy is finished.” He pointed to the drone. “I’m gonna name him Redwing.”

#marvel black characters matter 2021 #samrhodey #misunderstandings #dumbasses #rhodeytony friendship #samnat friendship

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Make ME

Title: Make Me Creator: Purple_ducky00 Rating: Teen Warnings: none applicable Relationship: Sam/bucky Square Filled: O3 – Undercover Mission for @samwilsonbingo Summary: Sam and Bucky get under each other’s skin, and neither of them can stand the other. How long til these idiots learn that it’s not hate, but love between them? Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29754915

Prompted from this post by @rambeaus

“Who died and made you king?” Bucky grumbles.

Sam throws up his hands in annoyance. “For fuck’s sake Barnes! You know this is the best way to do this!”

“No, I don’t! This way has many flaws. The slightest movement could set off a chain reaction of…” Bucky’s tirade is cut off by Natasha walking between them with sterile gloves and picking up the mouse trap, sticking the remains of the mouse and the trap in a plastic bag. She rolls her eyes at them and walks out of the kitchen.

“Do you see what you just did there? This could have all been taken care of if you just listened to me!” Sam growls.

Smirking Bucky turns away. “Bite me.”

Sam’s temper flares as he watches Bucky walk away. What is it about the soldier that makes Sam’s blood boil? Every interaction they have ends in an argument… And for some reason, Rhodes had put them on the same team! When a few deep breaths don’t calm him down, Sam heads to the gym. Might as well let out some aggression on something he can’t hurt.

++++++++ “What were you thinking putting those two on the same team?” Tony laughs as he lays down in his husband’s lap. “The UST is off the charts. They are going to finally snap and either kill or fuck each other.”

Rhodey shakes his head. “I know. And that’s why I put them on the same team. I’m sick and tired of them skirting around the issue. No use delaying the inevitable. They both have too much of a sense of duty to not complete the mission, and I’m going to assign a mission leader to go with them to keep them on track. Now, who should that sucker be?”

“I would tell you Steve because I love trolling him, but he would only stop them from doing either. Give the job to Sharon. She deserves it after the whole blow-dryer incident.”

“Tony, that was five years ago.”

The retired superhero sits up to glare at Rhodey. “I’m still not over it.”

“Ok, ok. I’ll send Sharon. She’s close with them anyways. Hopefully, she knocks some sense into them.” Rhodey concedes.

+++++++++++++++++

Sam and Bucky are seated across the table from each other in the conference room, listening to Sharon’s plan. “So, we’re going undercover as actors in the Bachelorette. We have intel that the host of the show is somehow funneling contraband drugs and black-market arms for HYDRA. Bucky, Tony made you a flesh-like sleeve for your arm, and we are all going to be using holomasks to cover our identity. Do you both have your characters memorized?”

“Yes. I am Tucker Acktenbee. Raised by my mother and her sisters, I know how to appeal to the feminine side. Growing up in Massachusetts, I love seafood and cranberry jam and pies. Before I applied here, I graduated from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in English. I am twenty-six, and my birthday is October 19.” Bucky says as he pulls the holomask over his face. He looks like a completely different person.

Sam rolls his eyes and does the same. “Hey, baby. My name is Joshua Perkins. Born and raised in New Orleans, I also share an affinity for seafood, but my insides can handle the spice. No one’s going to want a bland piece of white bread like Tucker when this bombshell is available. With a master’s degree in psychology, I’m here to help with whatever emotional needs a woman has. I’ll be twenty-seven on April 15th.”

“Good. Good.” Sharon nods. “Just so you remember, I am going to be in the camera crew so my ears will be open for any rumors. Pack your stuff. We have to be on set in 24 hours to rehearse.”

“I don’t know about you, Barnes, but I’m going to win that Bachelorette’s heart.” Sam nudges Bucky with his shoulder.

“Better a fake relationship than none for you, I guess.”

This man makes him so angry! “Fuck you.”

“Nah, better leave that for Miss Bachelorette.” Bucky sends him a syrupy grin and walks out of the room before Sam can reply.

“Arrrgh!” He groans, and Sharon looks at him strangely. “Sorry, Shar. He just gets under my skin so easily. I just want to strangle him sometimes!”

“Yeah… strangle him…” She nods slowly.

“What are you implying?”

Raising her hands in surrender, Sharon backs up. “Hey, I’m not kink shaming. You do you, my friend. Just don’t tell me about it.” She picks up her clipboard and tablet. “Wheels up in nine hours.”

Kink shame? What the fuck? Needless to say, Sam is very confused. There is nothing kinky about his and Bucky’s relationship. They clash at every turn. If he slammed the door when he stormed out of the room, he’ll never admit it.

++++++++++++

“Hello and welcome to The Bachelorette! I am your host, Chris Harrison. Join me as we find this year’s Bachelorette a husband. At age 28, Penelope Darnea previously worked in insurance but is looking to branch out to another occupation. She loves baseball and the beach and is always down for a margarita. Now, let’s take you to our woman of the hour as she greets the contestants!”

Bucky is one of the first contestants to the mansion. Penelope Darnea is a beautiful woman with societal “perfect” features. As he walks up the stairs to the mansion, she greets him. “Hello, welcome to the mansion! Tucker Acktenbee?”

“Yes, it is.“ Bucky leans down to kiss her hand. “Can I tell you just how ravishing you look? The man you choose will be incredibly lucky indeed.”

Blushing, Penelope waves him on. “I can tell that you’re a charmer.” Bucky is escorted to a room in the mansion as Ms. Darnea greets the next contestant. He uses the time he has to think about the mission. Somehow, they have to act as contestants for the Bachelorette and figure out how they are funneling the money without the network realizing. And he has to do it with Sam.

His therapist once asked him “What does Sam do that gets on your nerves?”

“The better question is what does he do that doesn’t get on my nerves?” Bucky had replied. They always have the stupidest of arguments about the most meaningless things. Both of them hate to lose. His head perks up when he hears someone in the hall. “Here is your room, Mr. Perkins. If you need anything, please ring the bell.” The host goes through everything as he did in Bucky’s room.

“Thank you, sir. Much appreciated.” Oh fuck. That’s Sam’s voice. Bucky understands why they would put Sam beside him in case a quick update to the mission is needed, but to hear that voice at all times of the day? He can only take so much torture. Thankfully, a host comes to get him for an “exclusive” interview. Bucky stays true to his character but does not miss Sharon manning the camera.

After the interview, he is told that he can fraternize with the other contestants, but he cannot use someone else’s set time with the Bachelorette for his own. That is an instant disqualification. Bucky confirms his understanding and returns to his room. Changing into a new outfit, he decides to take a walk through the house. He’ll let Sam come to him first.

++++++++++++++++++

A week goes by, and the second rose ceremony is coming up. Both Sam and Bucky make sure to spend time with Ms. Darnea, but also meet up in Bucky or Sam’s room every night to see if they’ve seen anything suspicious.

Bucky has kept a close eye on the host but so far nothing looks fishy. Sam has been scanning other cast and crew members and has come up with nothing. They are quickly running out of options, but there are still a good portion of contestants left.

“Why don’t we check the host’s quarters? He has to have something there.” Bucky suggests. That was the dumbest fucking thing Sam has ever heard in his life. “Dude. There are cameras everywhere. If we get caught, our cover is blown. We have to just wait for some kind of shipment to get here. The set can’t have had enough food stocked for a month.”

“But what if we can’t wait that long? What if he’s getting stuff out another way? Then HYDRA has supplies, and they’ll hurt more people. We can’t let them do that.”

Sam scoffs. “What do you think they have? Air ducts under the mansion?”

“Go fuck yourself.” Bucky gives him the finger.

“Make me.”

Bucky’s eyes darken in anger. “I just might….” He cannot finish his sentence before there’re is a knock on the door.

“Mr. Perkins, your date is set up.” Someone calls through the door.

“Now if you’ll excuse me,” Sam smirks and straightens his collar, “I have a woman to seduce Tah tah! Have fun!” And then he sashays out, enjoying the look of pure anger on “Tucker’s” face.

He walks down the hallway with the camera crew following him to the porch outside where Penelope is waiting. “Well Joshua, what date do you have planned for us tonight?”

“Well, my lady, you say you like excitement, correct? I have bought us tickets for skydiving. Does that sound enjoyable to you? Once done, we will grab dinner at that new Italian restaurant, Sal’s, I think? They serve the best tiramisu.”

“Oh, that sounds lovely.” Penelope purrs, rubbing his arm with her hand.

Crooking his elbow, Sam offers his arm. “Shall we go?”

It is long after midnight when the couple returns from the restaurant. Sam looks up and sees the curtains are halfway open in Bucky’s room. That means he has some news. “I dd not realize they like you stay the entire night.” Penelope marvels. “Wow, Joshua, you are so cultured.”

“Oh, it’s nothing. “Sam waves it off. “Just something I’ve picked up in my travels. Have a good night Beautiful. I hope to see you again tomorrow. Water aerobics class?”

“Why yes. I do love water aerobics.” The bachelorette pokes his shoulder with hard, bony fingers. It hurts! Taking his leave of the lovely Bachelorette, he goes back to his room until the cameras leave. Then he walks over to Bucky’s, who updates him on the next shipment coming in. They will be ready then.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++

It is the day after the latest Rose Ceremony. There are only five contestants left. We have gathered these remaining contenders to give another “exclusive” interview. “So how are you feeling about the contest?” The host asks each participant in their interviews. Here are the responses.

“I’m feeling pretty good about it. Ellie and I have had many a good date together. I do think she will choose me in the end.” Carlton Hayweather comments.

Nathan Abbey snorts. “Well, there are five of us left, so she can only pick one, right? And the amount of time Perkins and Acktenbee spend in each other’s rooms, we really don’t have to worry about them. So basically, there’s three of us.”

“I’m feeling confidant,” Joshua Perkins leans back in his chair. “I believe I have made her laugh the most, and I do believe humor and friendship are major keys in a relationship.”

Terrance Filippo tilts his head. “Eh, if I win, I win. If I don’t, I don’t.”

But it’s Tucker Acktenbee who wins the hearts of most watchers. “Penelope is a very strong woman. I trust that she knows who is best for her. I do hope it is me, of course, but should she choose another, we must all concede fair and square. We have to stop assuming we know what women want or need. She is capable of knowing it herself, and I wish her the best.”

Are you excited for the next round? I am!

++++++++++

“Tucker, Joshua? The producers of the show would like to meet with you.” An event manager pulls them from the pool area.

When they arrive in the office, the head producer, Carole Teller, claps her hands. “Great acting out there! Have you seen this interview?” She shoves a tablet in front of their faces. Nathan Abbey’s face is centered on the screen.

“Oh, he thinks we’re gay?” Bucky asks.

“Yes, and if you are, we don’t discriminate, although I wonder why you’re here if you are. But it doesn’t matter. The question is, would you be able to pretend at least for the screen? I don’t mean a full make-out session, but maybe the camera catches a glimpse of you two in the corner. Ratings will go up, and there will be added drama.”

Bucky is about to object when Sam shrugs. “Sure. We can do that. Is that all you need?”

“Yes. Thank you for coming in. Good work out there!” She chirps and then turns her full attention onto something else.

“I guess we’re dismissed.” Sam shrugs. “Come back to my room. We have to strategize.”

Once they get back to Sam’s room, Bucky pushes Sam up against the wall. “What the fuck did you agree to that for?” He hisses. “First of all, that means the show is queerbaiting and I don’t like that! Second of all, how is this going to help us?”

“We can hide in little alleyways and closets. Who knows what clues we could find there? Do you hate me that much that we can’t play nice and kissy for a week or so?”

“I can kiss you. I am a great actor, thank you very much.” Bucky leaves go of Sam.

“Then do it. Kiss me.” Sam challenges. “Make me.” Bucky thinks the conversation would be ended there, but Sam grabs him by the face and plants a deep kiss on this lip. Caught off guard, Bucky is not ready for that, but quickly kisses Sam back.

“Wow. That wasn’t so bad after all.” Sam says, wiping his face with his sleeve.

Bucky scratches the back of his head. “Not… too… bad, I guess.”

Now that one kiss has been made, many more are to come. Bucky and Sam take advantage of their “hidden relationship” to sneak into closets and hallways. They find that the next shipment will be coming in early the next morning.

Bucky is taken away to get ready for his date. The dinner and show are quite enjoyable, and Penelope asks him back to her room. Bucky agrees. Once inside the door with the cameras off, she pushes him to a machine and flips the switch. The electricity runs through him and holds him to the machine. Tsk what am I going to do with you?” Penelope asks. “You shouldn’t have come, Asset.”

“You can’t…. control me. The words don’t…. work anymore.” Bucky forces out through his pain.

“True that might be, but I can break you. My mother broke you the first time. Don’t think I don’t have her notes.” She smiles wickedly. “Too bad you had to snoop in places you just didn’t belong. Now I’m going to take you and all my goods< and I’m taking you back to base where we can finish our experiments. How does that sound?”

“Like we got it all on tape!” Sam bursts through the door. “Hands up Lady. We’ve got you.” He rips off his holomask, showing his face.

“Drop the gun, or I electrocute him.” Penelope warns.

Sam puts the gun on the floor and slides it halfway over to the villainess. As she bends down to get it, Bucky summons his strength to break free of the current and kicks her. Immediately, Sam tackles Penelope to the ground and wrestles the switch from her, accidentally setting it on high. Bucky convulses and screams. In panic mode, Sam clicks off the current and frees Bucky, who falls to the ground, unmoving. Quickly chaining the Bachelorette to the machine, Sam works on reviving Bucky. “Bucky! No! You can’t die. I just realized that I love you, and if you don’t wake up and get up, so help me I will kill you myself.”

Bucky’s lips move minutely, and he whispers something. Sam leans down to heard Faintly, Bucky whispers with a grin, “Make me.”.

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@ironhusbandsbingo Masterlist ~ I got a bingo!

B1 Title: Take That, Howard!

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Gen

Warnings: N/A

Pair: Rhodey/Tony

Major Tags: Howard Stark’s A+ Parenting, Rhodey punches well

Bingo Squares: B1 - Maria Stark of the ironhusbandsbingo

Summary: When Howard and Maria accidentally time travel to the present, Rhodey wastes no time letting the elder Stark know what he thinks of him.

Word Count: 1322 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27275077

O1 Title: I’m Out of Gas, and You Need a Jacket

Creators: J_Gun_l, honestmischief, Ducky

Rating: Teen

Warnings: n/a

Pair: Ironhusbands

Squares Filled: O1 - Out of Gas - J_Gun_l, O1 - Camping - Ducky, O3 - Cows - Honestmischief

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28926432

Summary: Tony and Rhodey must camp out in a field after they run out of gas on a road trip. They get an unexpected visitor in the morning.

Word Count: 1816 words

B2 Title:I'm Here For You

Creators J_Gun_l, honestmischief, Ducky

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Howard Stark’s A+ Parenting, Child Abuse

Pair: Ironhusbands

Squares Filled: I1 Howard Stark- J_Gun_l,B2 “Don’t Touch Him” - Ducky, - Honestmischief- N2 Fireworks

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29063391

Summary: Rhodey knew that not all was good and dandy in the Stark household. Hell Rhodey saw the evident in the fall of Tony’s face after a call one too many times, in the way Tony sometimes wouldn’t sleep until something for SI was finished. But what happened on Tony’s sixteenth birthday took the icing of the cake.

Word Count: 1963

N2 Title: Happy Birthday Rhodey

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Gen

Warnings: None

Pair: Rhodey/Tony

Square Filled: N2 – The Bots for Ironhusbands Bingo

Summary: Rhodey can’t wait for his birthday… that is, until Tony forgets it

Link:https://archiveofourown.org/collections/IronhusbandsBingo2020/works/26867635

Word Count: 1175

G2 Title: Here We Are, Born to be Kings

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Teen

Warnings: N/A

Pairing: Rhodey/Tony

Square Filled: G2 Dramatic Proposal

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25814125

Summary: Prince James is in love with Lord Tony Stark, a childhood friend. However, the Starks have been disgraced due to embezzlement charges. Can they overcome this?

O2 Title: Between Us, This is Doomed Chapter 2

Creators: Ducky, Honestmischief, J_Gun_I

Rating: Teen

Warnings: None Apply

Relationship: Ironhusbands, one sided IronDoom

Squares Filled: Ducky - O2 - Dr. Doom; Honestmischief - I1 - Why Superheroes Make Bad Boyfriends

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28737549/chapters/70554777

Summary: Tony has the chance to present his case before Doom. Does it work?

Word Count: 1050

O3 Title: Private Detective James Rhodes

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: General

Warnings: Kidnapping

Square filled: O3: Vulnerability

Pair: Rhodey/Tony

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26097898

Summary: Tony Stark hires Private Detective James Rhodes to find his son. They fall in love in the process

Word Count: 658

B4 Title: Music Make You Lose Control

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: None

Pair: Rhodey/Tony

Square Filled: B4– WTF for Ironhusbands Bingo

Summary: Tony gets himself a speaker buttplug. How long before the Avengers can tell where the sound is coming from?

Word Count: 892

O4 Title: Guarding You- Chapter 6: Mind The Guardrails

Author: Ducky, @J_Gun_i

Square Filled: O4 Cuddling

Rating: Explicit

Pairing(s): WinterIronHusband

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/chapters/63871558 Warnings/Triggers: alcohol use, canon typical violence (later chapters) fade to black sex Summary: Rhodey realizes too late that he likes his best friend's boyfriend while Bucky is again reminded of the boundaries he has crossed.

Word Count: 1300

B5 Title: Wonders of Wakanda

Creators: Honestmischief, Ducky

Warnings: none apply

Rating: Gen

Relationship: Ironhusbands

Squares filled for the Ironhusbands bingo: B5: Sharing Body Heat -Ducky; B5: M'Baku - Honestmischief

Summary: Rhodey and Tony explore the mountains of Wakanda. They get lost. Good thing a certain tribal leader happens to find them. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29095281

Word Count: 1207 words

O5 - Title: There’s No Future Without You

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Teen Warnings: n/a

Square Filled: O5: RiRi Williams

Pair: Rhodey/Tony

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26058277

Summary: Rhodey gets sent forward in time by this week's villain. He is able to return home with the help of an AI and an avid fan.

Word Count: 1661

#ironhusbands #winterironhusbands #ironhusbandsbingo #mind the tags

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You're the Closest to Heaven that I'll Ever Be

Title: You're the Closest to Heaven that I'll Ever Be - Chapter 1

Rating: Mature

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Sam Wilson

Additional Tags:

Alternate Universe - College/University

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28560201/chapters/69990555

Summary: When Bucky asks Sam out, he never thought Sam would agree. Now he can't believe they're in a relationship. Sam could do much better than him!

Can Bucky overcome his insecurities to keep his relationship?

Written for @betheflame for @marvelfans4blm

“Would you, like, wannagooutsometime?” Bucky asks. Sam agrees! He can’t believe it.

He spends way too much time trying to pick out an outfit. Finally settling on his black skinny jeans, a maroon tshirt, and his black leather jacket, Bucky quickly gets ready to pick Sam up.

The campus theater is only a few blocks away from their dorms. Bucky walks over to Sam’s room so that they can walk to the theater together. It’s such a nice night anyways. Sam is ready when Bucky knocks on the door. He gives Bucky a smile and falls in line with him as they walk to the movies.

Wracking his brain for a suitable conversation, Bucky stammers out a comment about the weather. Why is it so hard for me to talk to Sam right now? I’ve never had this problem before. Sam must realize his awkwardness because he takes control of the conversation, telling Bucky about his psychology class.

The theater is having a throwback week. The movies scheduled for tonight are Back to the Future, The Breakfast Club, and Sixteen Candles. Sam is a huge Back to the Future nerd. Bucky enjoys watching him get excited over the minutest details. He barely watches the movie, as his focus swings back and forth between I love how happy Sam is about this and I can’t believe Sam would date me!

Once the movie is over, they head over to a little café where Bucky buys them both shakes and fries. He can’t help but melt when Sam beams at him. “You know me so well, Bucky!” The other man gushes. “It’s like we’re dating in an Archie comic!”

Conversation flows quickly after that. Bucky and Sam sit in their booth long after the waiter gives them their check. All too soon, they are shooed out of the café because it is closing. They walk slowly home, talking about the NFL trade deadline.

When Bucky walks Sam up to his door, awkwardness ensues. Am I supposed to kiss him? Was this like a date-date, or like…? Bucky thinks, panicking.

“Thanks for tonight.” Sam turns to him, hand in his sweatshirt pockets. “I had a lot of fun.”

Bucky smiles. “Your welcome. I-”

“Ooooh! It’s the doorstep scene. Are you gonna kiiiiiiiss?” Sam’s roommate, Clint, walks up behind them.

“Shut up, Clint,” Sam says good-naturedly. He gives Bucky a quick hug, thanks him again, and disappears inside his dorm.

Clint’s eyes go wide. “Were you – oh my bad – sorry man.” He gestures wildly. “Sorry Bucky.” Bucky just shakes his head wordlessly and walks back to his dorm. His roommate, Steve, is still up, watching Criminal Minds.

“So, how was your date?” Steve asks between mouthfuls of popcorn. Bucky grunts and walks to his room. He doesn’t want to talk about it.

“Have you ever wondered why someone would date you when they could do so much better than you?” Bucky asks during the Mechanical Engineering workshop the next day.

Tony Stark sets down his tools and lifts his goggles. “Yes, every day. Rhodey is way better than me.”

“What do you do? Like how do you make sure he stays?”

“Well, I like to think that it’s my charm.” Tony grins widely. “But I try to do something super nice for him as much as I can. Like last week, we went skydiving then ate dinner in the private room of the Four Seasons. The steak was…” and he kisses his fingertips. “delicio. And then last month, I took him on a vacation in Tahiti…”

Bucky listens to Tony’s rant, but he soon realizes that Tony forgets that not everyone is a trust-fund son of a billionaire. The one thing that does stick, however, is that he will have to make some grand gestures to make sure Sam doesn’t realize how much better he could do than Bucky.

Steve asks Bucky again how the date went when they go out for lunch. Bucky reveals his fears to Steve, who, ever the loyal best friend, vehemently states that Bucky is just fine the way he is, and if Sam doesn’t like it, he can walk. Bucky wants to mention that he doesn’t want Sam to walk away but he can’t really get a word in as Steve lists all of Bucky’s attributes.

“I don’t know what to do.” Bucky mumbles to himself. Should he call Sam? Or is that seen as too clingy? Unsure of what to do, he hangs around Thor and Heimdall’s dorm all afternoon.

“My friend,” Heimdall finally takes a seat on the couch next to him. “Not that we don’t mind you hanging around, but why are you? Didn’t you go on a date with Sam last night?”

Bucky groans. “Yeah, but I think I screwed it up.”

“Why is that?” Bucky hates the way Heimdall seems to see right through him.

“Well I took him to a movie and then to the Shake Shoppe. They were having a throwback night. I don’t know, I feel like I should have gone more all out. Like he’s so much better than me. Then, you know, I walk him to his door. I’m not sure if we’re going to hug, kiss, or just fist bump, you know?” Heimdall closes his eyes slowly with a give me strength look. “So then, his roommate, Clint walks up and asks us if we’re going to kiss. I panic, and Sam just walks inside. Just walking inside is never good, right? And I don’t want to call him or find him because I don’t want to look clingy. We’ve only gone on one date!”

“Did Sam seem like he didn’t enjoy the date?” Thor questions.

Bucky thinks back. “He never said that. In fact, he told me that it was like a page out of an Archie comic. But why would he just shut the door in my face?”

“I think you should give him a call or find him.” Heimdall gestures to the door. “Then you’ll know. If he thought the date was pure shit, well, then you never have to go out with him again. But if he enjoyed the date, which is the more likely case, you can go out again. Nothing good ever comes from miscommunication.”

“Ok, ok. I’ll take the hint.”

Bucky leaves. He does not, however, call Sam.

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Bucky Barnes Bingo Masterlist

Aaah! I am so happy! I got a blackout for the @buckybarnesbingo

Bucky Barnes Bingo Masterlist

B1: This Might As Well Happen -

Title: When a Bad Day (or Month) Turns Good

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24986596/chapters/60495283

Pairing/Main Ship: Winteriron

Rating: Gen

Warnings/Triggers: Broken bones

Summary: Tony and Bucky are both having terrible days, or, in Bucky’s case, months. When Bucky falls asleep on Tony, how will they both react when we wakes up? (Tony’s POV)

Word Count: 1143

U1: Red String of Fate

Title: You Me and Steve

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Gen

Warnings: None Apply

Squares filled: U1: Red String of Fate – Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Tony wants to have more private time with Bucky, but Steve just never leaves!

Link; https://archiveofourown.org/works/28170336

~~ MORE UNDER THE CUT ~~

C1: Therapy

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit)

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Squares: C1 - Therapy Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Let’s just say that Bucky’s opinion of Tony doesn’t get much better here. (Bucky goes to therapy and also makes a few enemies.)

Word Count: 766 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68417697

K1: Angels/Demons AU

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: N/A

Relationships: James “Rhodey” Rhodes/Tony Stark, James “Bucky” Barnes/James “Rhodey” Rhodes/Tony Stark

Square Filled: This is in compliance with the Bucky Barnes Bingo square K1: Angels & Demons au & the Starkbucks bingo square B5: Invisibility

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25702885

Summary: When it comes to making a decision, who or what do you rely on? Common sense? No. Logic? No. Everyone knows the best way to decide is by talking to your shoulder angel and devil. But what happens when your angel and devil are in love with each other? Bucky Barnes has that problem. He thinks it’s the worst.

Y1: Sharing Clothes

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) - Chapter 13

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Squares: Y5 - Sharing Clothes Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Communication is key to ensuing fluff

Word Count: 852 words

Link:https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68419698

B2: Birthdays

Title: Just Another Birthday

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Gen

Warnings/Major Tags: Dysfunctional family

Pair: Bucky/Tony – pre-relationship

Square filled – B2 – Birthdays – Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Bucky’s a rich kid who hates his birthday. But today he meets someone who just might be able to change that

Word count: 267 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28375251

U2: Bucky/Tony

Title: When a Bad Day (or Month) Turns Good

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24986596/chapters/60495322

Pairing/Main Ship: Winteriron

Rating: Gen

Warnings/Triggers: Sleep deprivation, unhealthy coping mechanisms

Summary: Tony and Bucky are both having terrible days, or, in Bucky’s case, months. When Bucky falls asleep on Tony, how will they both react when we wakes up? (Bucky’s POV)

Word Count: 964

C2: Dancing

Title: Good Old-Fashioned Dancing

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: none apply

Pair: Winteriron

Squares Filled: I1 – Aren’t We Supposed to Be Working? Starkbucks bingo

C2 – Dancing for Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Tony and Bucky are downgraded to paperwork after a bad fight. How else should they spend the day but dancing?

Word Count: 648 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28253856

K2: Forgiveness

Title: Guarding You- Chapter 9: Guarding You

Collaborator: J_Gun_I, Ducky

Square Filled: K2 Forgiveness - Ducky;

Ship: WinterIronHusband

Rating: Explicit

Major Tags: AU Bodyguard, AU College/University, College Student Tony Stark, College Student Rhodey, Bodyguard Bucky Barnes, Fluff, Angst, Happy Ending, Dorks in love, Falling In Love, Fade to black sex, slices of life, Mention of alcohol, creep tries to creep on Tony, James "Rhodey" Rhodes is a Good Bro, Pining, Minor Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau/Nick Fury, mentioned dog, betrayal, Violence, Natasha Romanov Is a Good Bro, Steve Rogers Is a Good Bro, Injury Recovery, Clint Barton Trolls People

Summary: The boys do what they have failed to to so far, talking it out.

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/chapters/64088362

Word Count: (of the chapter) 1296

Y2: Innocent Until Proven Guilty

Title: Proof of Guilt

Rating: Mature

Creator: Ducky

Warnings; None apply

Pair: Winteriron

Squares Filled: - Y2 – Innocent Until Proven Guilty – Bucky Barnes Bingo

Tags: Public foreplay

Summary: Tony aims to figure out if Bucky should be punished for drinking his coffee

Word Count: 431 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28254018

B3: Occupational Hazard

Title: Life is a Circus

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: M

Warnings: Violence, Animal attack, Blood and gore

Pair: Bucky/Clint/Tony

Square Filled: B3: Occupational Hazard @buckybarnesbingo

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26133583

Summary: The Avengers as a found family of circus performers

U3: AU John Wick

Title: You’ll Pay for That

Collaborator: Ducky

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27850722

Square Filled: U3 – AU: John Wick of @buckybarnesbingo

Ship: n/a

Rating: Mature

Major Tags: John Wick au, Angst with a Happy Ending

Summary: Alpine is catnapped, and Bucky will stop at nothing to get him back

Word Count: 396 words

C3: Free Space

Title: Steve, I feel Pretty

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Square filled: C3 Free square Bucky Barnes bingo;

Rating: Teen

Warnings: n/a

Pairing: Bucky/Tony, Bucky & Steve, Tony & Rhodey

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25170652?view_full_work=true

King Tony rules a kingdom that runs as smoothly as a calm brook. One might question how this is as the man himself is a disaster. He never sleeps, he forgets to eat, his stylists take hours concealing the bags under his eyes and the nicks and scrapes on his face when he is to make a public appearance, and he is constantly talking to himself. Nobleman Stone tried to have him exorcized at one point. If these faults weren’t bad enough, the lords and ladies of the court are appalled when, one day, the king brings a concubine to the throne room.

K3: Collateral Damage

Title: You’re my Whole World – Chapter 2

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Fake Major Character Death

Squares Filled: K3 – Collateral Damage – Bucky Barnes

Summary: Bucky tries to live with his “new normal” when he learns some interesting news

Word Count: 895 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28371156/chapters/69514053

Y3: Secret Admirer

Title: The Way to Men’s Hearts is Through Their Stomachs

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Teen

Warnings: None Apply

Tags: Polyamory negotiations

Pair: Winteriron, Winterironant

Squares Filled: I5 – Scott Lang - Starkbucks

Y3 – Secret Admirer – Bucky Barnes

Summary: Scott finds himself in love with Bucky and Tony. So, he makes them meals to keep them happy. He never imagined they’d like him back.

Word Count: 956 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28371453

B4: Rescue Mission

Title: Is It Better to Have Loved and Lost?

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Graphic Violence, Torture, Gore(?), Kidnapping, Not Really Character Death (assumed)

Pair: Bucky/Tony

Other tags: Angst, Hopeful Ending

Bingo Squares: B4: Rescue Mission of the @buckybarnesbingo

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26780752

Summary: Tony was kidnapped, and Bucky goes to rescue him. It doesn’t all go according to plan this time.

U4: Exile

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) - Chapter 1

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Squares: U4 - Exile - Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Bucky is given a pardon and a chance to get help in America

Word Count: 800 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68417247

C4: Fallout

Title: Guarding You- Chapter 7: A Heart, Unguarded

Collaborator: J_Gun_I, Ducky

Square Filled: C4 Fallout For Ducky

Ship: WinterIronHusband

Rating: Explicit

Summary: Truths are unearthed. In more than one context.

Word Count: (of the chapter) 1884

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/chapters/63938032

K4: Dark

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) - Chapter 9

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Square Filled: K4 - Dark Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: More moments in the life of one Bucky Barnes.

Word Count: 1012 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68419077

Y4: Cold

Title: Long Have I Waited for You

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: M

Warnings: Violence, torture, Howard Stark’s A+ Parenting, Child Abuse

Relationships: pre-Tony/Bucky

Squares filled: Y4: Cold for the @buckybarnesbingo

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26077537

Summary: Howard agrees that if he has a son, he would give Bucky said son’s hand in marriage. Now, 80 years later, will Bucky hold up his end of the deal?

B5: Letting Go

Title: Guarding You- Chapter 8: Guardian Angel

Collaborator: J_Gun_I, @Ducky

Square Filled: B5 Letting go For Ducky

Ship: WinterIronHusband

Rating: Explicit

Summary: Though he was fired, Bucky saves Tony's life.

Word Count: (of the chapter) 561

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/chapters/63997318

U5: Secret Relationship

Title: Love in an Underground Bunker

Author: Purple_ducky00

Link Filled: U2: Secret Relationship of the Bucky Barnes Bingo

Rating: Explicit

Warning: N/A

Relationship: James “Bucky” Barnes/Tony Stark

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25728016

Summary: Tony doesn’t remember not living in fear. When his father was a young man, there was an uprising against the government. In turn, the government unleashed a highly toxic gas upon its citizens. The few who did not rebel were rewarded with palaces and mansions built on higher elevations to protect them from the gasses. They were transported in hover jets. Those who rebelled were forced to live on the ground, choked by the deadly gasses. Although the government committed genocide, some people had foresight, however, and built large underground bunkers. Howard had invented a device that filtered the gas out of the air. The rebels planted them in many places over the country. When the government found out, they began to send their AIM agents out to replenish the air with their toxic gas.

C5: In Memoriam

Title: You’re my Whole World – Chapter 1

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Fake Major Character Death

Squares Filled: O2 – Newspaper Clippings – Starkbucks

C5 – In Memoriam – Bucky Barnes

Summary: Bucky returns home from his mission to find that his husband has died.

Word Count: 821 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28371156/chapters/69513909

K5: Amnesia

Title: Sunrise Wonders

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: Violence; Internalized Homophobia

Pair: Winteriron

Tags; Established Relationship, Amnesia

Squares Filled: O5 – Sunrise/Sunset – Starkbucks Bingo

K4 – Amnesia – Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Bucky and Tony have a morning routine, then Tony gets amnesia, Bucky has to learn how to cope

Word count: 1295

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28371018

Y5: Height Difference

Title: Good Changes

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: None Apply

Pair: Winteriron

Squares Filled: G5 – The Howling Commandos Starkbucks bingo

Y5 – Height Difference Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Steve loves his found family, but Bucky has a boyfriend who's changing the status quo. Can Steve work through that?

Word Count: 764 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28253745

#buckybarnesbingo2020 #bbb2020 #winteriron #winterironhusbands #winterironfalcon #winterironhawk #I think i have them all #some are nsfw

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Starkbucks Bingo Masterlist

I got a blackout card for @starkbucksbingo!

Starkbucks Bingo Masterlist

B1: This Might As Well Happen -

Title: When a Bad Day (or Month) Turns Good

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24986596/chapters/60495283

Pairing/Main Ship: Winteriron

Rating: Gen

Warnings/Triggers: Broken bones

Summary: Tony and Bucky are both having terrible days, or, in Bucky’s case, months. When Bucky falls asleep on Tony, how will they both react when we wakes up? (Tony’s POV)

Word Count: 1143

I1 Aren’t We Supposed to Be Working?

Title: Good Old-Fashioned Dancing

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: none apply

Pair: Winteriron

Squares Filled: I1 – Aren’t We Supposed to Be Working? Starkbucks bingo

Summary: Tony and Bucky are downgraded to paperwork after a bad fight. How else should they spend the day but dancing?

Word Count: 648 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28253856

~~ MORE UNDER THE CUT ~~

Brooklyn - N1 - Brooklyn

Title: Brooklyn

Rating: Gen

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: None Apply

Pair: Winteriron

Squares Filled – N1 – Brooklyn Starkbucks bingo

Summary: Bucky loves it when Tony calls him Brooklyn

Word Count: 394

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28279242

Snowed In

Title: Snow

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Teen

Warnings: Panic attack, triggers

Ship: Winterironfalcon

Squares Filled: G1 – Snowed In – Starkbucks

G5 – Pets – Sam Wilson bingo

Summary: Bucky finds that he has a new trigger. His boyfriends are there to comfort him

Word Count: 840 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28372173

Team Mates - O1 -

Title: Baby Got Back

Author: Purple_ducky00

Square Filled: O1 Teammates of Starkbucks bingo

Warnings: Kidnapping

Pair: Bucky/Tony

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26452483

Summary: Based off the following excerpt from Kura: "Based on real events: Bucky and Tony end up captured and are held in a cell of some sort Bucky: you're small enough. Maybe you can fit through Tony: I might be able to fit. starts trying to squeeze through legs first oh no my ass is too fat

Til Death Do Us Part - B2 - Whatever It Takes

Title: Whatever It Takes

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Teen

Warnings: Violence

Square filled: B2: Till Death do us Part

Pair: Bucky/Tony

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26152432

Summary: Bucky Barnes, the White Wolf, gets back from a hunt to find that his husband and son are missing. He will do all he can to make sure they return home safely

Poker Night

Title: Strip Poker

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: None Apply

Pair: Winteriron

Tags: Strip Poker, nudity, humor

Squares Filled: I2 – Poker Night – Starkbucks Bingo

S2 – Poker Night – Tony Stark Bingo

Card Number :4013

Summary: The Avengers play strip poker

Word Count: 722 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28374126

Didn’t Know They Were Dating - N2 - The Trio is Back

Title: The Trio is Back

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Teen

Warnings: N/A

Relationships: Bucky/Nat/Tony, Bucky/Tony

Square Filled: N2: Didn’t Know They Were Dating

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25759891

Summary: Natasha, Bucky, and Tony have been friends since childhood. Everyone speculates that Natasha will have to choose between the two of them. Little do they know she might just choose both.

Secrets - Secrets - Guarding You Chapter 7

Title: Guarding You- Chapter 7: A Heart, Unguarded

Collaborator Name: J_Gun_i, Ducky

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/chapters/63938032

Square Filled: G2 Secrets (Ducky)

Ship/Main Pairing: WinterIronHusband

Rating: Explicit

Major Tags & Triggers:AU Bodyguard, AU College/University, College Student Tony Stark, College Student Rhodey, Bodyguard Bucky Barnes, Fluff, Angst, Happy Ending, Dorks in love, Falling In Love, Fade to black sex, slices of life, Mention of alcohol, creep tries to creep on Tony, James "Rhodey" Rhodes is a Good Bro, Pining, Minor Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau/Nick Fury, mentioned dog, betrayal, Violence, Natasha Romanov Is a Good Bro, Steve Rogers Is a Good Bro, Injury Recovery, Clint Barton Trolls People

Summary: Truths are unearthed. In more than one context.

Word Count: 1884

Newspaper Clippings

Title: You’re my Whole World – Chapter 1

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Fake Major Character Death

Squares Filled: O2 – Newspaper Clippings – Starkbucks

C5 – In Memoriam – Bucky Barnes

Summary: Bucky returns home from his mission to find that his husband has died.

Word Count: 821 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28371156/chapters/69513909#workskin

Anxiety - B3 - I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) Chapter 4

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit)

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Canon Typical Violence

Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually

Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first

Bingo Fills: B3 - Anxiety Starkbucks Bingo

Summary: Bucky meets more of the local heroes

Word Count: 851 words

Link:https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68417842

Time Loops - I3 - Time Loops

Title: It was Wednesday before, now it's Wednesday again

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: M

Square Filled: I3: Time Loops

Ship: Bucky/Tony, Steve/Nat

Warnings: N/A

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25782721

Summary: Natasha and Tony have to figure out how to get out of a time loop

Free Space - N3 - Holiday Gala

Title: Holiday Gala

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: n/a

Pair: Winteriron, background Sam/Rhodey

Square Filled: N3: Free Space SBB

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28144176

Summary: Tony is in love with Bucky, but he thinks Bucky is in love with Iron Man. Can Bucky show him that he loves both sides of Tony?

Rifle - G3 - Is It Better to Have Loved and Lost?

Title: Is It Better to Have Loved and Lost?

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Graphic Violence, Torture, Gore(?), Kidnapping, Not Really Character Death (assumed)

Pair: Bucky/Tony

Other tags: Angst, Hopeful Ending

Bingo Squares: G3: Rifle of the @starkbucksbingo

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26780752

Summary: Tony was kidnapped, and Bucky goes to rescue him. It doesn’t all go according to plan this time.

Nerds - O3 - Guarding You Chapter 1

Title: Guarding You - Chapter1: En Garde

Collaborator Name: Ducky, J_Gun_i

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/

Square Filled: O3 Nerd (Ducky)

Ship/Main Pairing: WinterIronHusband

Rating: Explicit

Major Tags & Triggers: AU Bodyguard, AU College/University, College Student Tony Stark, College Student Rhodey, Bodyguard Bucky Barnes, Fluff, Angst, Happy Ending, Dorks in love, Falling In Love, Fade to black sex, slices of life, Mention of alcohol, creep tries to creep on Tony, James "Rhodey" Rhodes is a Good Bro, Pining, Minor Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau/Nick Fury, mentioned dog, betrayal, Violence, Natasha Romanov Is a Good Bro, Steve Rogers Is a Good Bro, Injury Recovery, Clint Barton Trolls People

Summary: As Tony Stark always managed to get rid of the bodyguards Howard sends, the older Stark decided to try a different agency, one he knew had specialized bodyguards.

The man he ends up hiring seems competent enough.

James "Bucky" Barnes gets a job which leads him back to college. He might or might not gets into trouble with his neighbors Tony Stark and Rhodey Rhodes.

And those troubles might lead to something neither of the three could have anticipated.

Word Count: 2585

Only One Bed - B4 - Not Exactly a 5 Star Hotel

Title: Not Exactly a 5 Star Hotel

Rating: Teen

Creator: Ducky

Pair: Winteriron

Warnings; Filth as in Dirty

Square Filled: B4 – Only One Bed Starkbucks Bingo

Summary:

Word Count: 398

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28279119

Recovering - I4 - Steve, I Feel Pretty

Title: Steve, I feel Pretty

Creator: Purple_ducky00

Square filled: C3 Free square Bucky Barnes bingo; I4 Recovering Starkbucks bingo

Rating: Teen

Warnings: n/a

Pairing: Bucky/Tony, Bucky & Steve, Tony & Rhodey

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25170652?view_full_work=true

Denial - N4 - Guarding You Chapter 6

Title: Guarding You- Chapter 6: Mind The Guardrails

Collaborator Name: J_Gun_I, Ducky

Link:https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/

Square Filled: N4 Denial

Ship/Main Pairing: WinterIronHusband

Rating: Explicit

Major Tags & Triggers: AU Bodyguard, AU College/University, College Student Tony Stark, College Student Rhodey, Bodyguard Bucky Barnes, Fluff, Angst, Happy Ending, Dorks in love, Falling In Love, Fade to black sex, slices of life, Mention of alcohol, creep tries to creep on Tony, James "Rhodey" Rhodes is a Good Bro, Pining, Minor Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau/Nick Fury, mentioned dog, betrayal, Violence, Natasha Romanov Is a Good Bro, Steve Rogers Is a Good Bro, Injury Recovery, Clint Barton Trolls People

Summary: Rhodey realizes too late that he likes his best friend's boyfriend while Bucky is again reminded of the boundaries he has crossed.

Word Count: (Chapter: 1300)

Prosthetics - G4 - I'll Never Be Alright (So I'm Breaking the Habit) Chapter 2

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) Creator: Purple_ducky00 Rating: Mature Warnings: Canon Typical Violence Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first Bingo Squares: S5 - Image: DUME - Tony Stark Bingo and G4 - Prosthetics - Starkbucks bingo Card Number: 4013 Summary: Bucky arrives at the Tower Word Count: 1549 words Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68417442

Pining - O4

Title: De Nile

Collaborator Name: Ducky

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24048013

Square Filled: O4 - Pining

Ship/Main Pairing: Bucky/Tony

Rating: Teen

Major Tags & Triggers: Pining, Betting on Friends

Summary: Rhodey needs Bucky and Tony to understand that their attraction is mutual. Word count: 1234

Invisibility - B5 - Invisibility

Title: To Fall In Love With Your Conscience

Author: Purple_ducky00

Rating: Mature

Warnings: N/A

Relationships: James “Rhodey” Rhodes/Tony Stark, James “Bucky” Barnes/James “Rhodey” Rhodes/Tony Stark

Square Filled: B5: Invisibility

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25702885

Scott Lang

Title: The Way to Men’s Hearts is Through Their Stomachs

Creator: Ducky

Rating: Teen

Warnings: None Apply

Tags: Polyamory negotiations

Pair: Winteriron, Winterironant

Squares Filled: I5 – Scott Lang - Starkbucks

Y3 – Secret Admirer – Bucky Barnes

Summary: Scott finds himself in love with Bucky and Tony. So, he makes them meals to keep them happy. He never imagined they’d like him back.

Word Count: 956 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28371453

They Were Roommates - N5 - Guarding You Chapter 2

Title: Guarding You - Chapter 2: Guard Your Heart

Collaborator Name: Ducky, J_Gun_i

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26128006/

Square Filled: N5 They were roommates (Ducky)

Ship/Main Pairing: WinterIronHusband

Rating: Explicit

Major Tags & Triggers: AU Bodyguard, AU College/University, College Student Tony Stark, College Student Rhodey, Bodyguard Bucky Barnes, Fluff, Angst, Happy Ending, Dorks in love, Falling In Love, Fade to black sex, slices of life, Mention of alcohol, creep tries to creep on Tony, James "Rhodey" Rhodes is a Good Bro, Pining, Minor Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau/Nick Fury, mentioned dog, betrayal, Violence, Natasha Romanov Is a Good Bro, Steve Rogers Is a Good Bro, Injury Recovery, Clint Barton Trolls People

Summary: Bucky complains about his job and realizes that he might have a crush on a certain genius. But that was impossible, right?

Word Count: 1700

The Howling Commandos - G5 - Good Changes

Title: Good Changes

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: None Apply

Pair: Winteriron

Squares Filled: G5 – The Howling Commandos Starkbucks bingo

Y5 – Height Difference Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Steve loves his found family, but Bucky has a boyfriend who's changing the status quo. Can Steve work through that?

Word Count: 764 words

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28253745

Sunrise/Sunset

Title: Sunrise Wonders

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: Violence; Internalized Homophobia

Pair: Winteriron

Tags; Established Relationship, Amnesia

Squares Filled: O5 – Sunrise/Sunset – Starkbucks Bingo

K4 – Amnesia – Bucky Barnes Bingo

Summary: Bucky and Tony have a morning routine, then Tony gets amnesia, Bucky has to learn how to cope

Word count: 1295

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28371018

#Starkbucksbingo2020 #winteriron #winterironhusbands #winterironfalcon #winterironant #some are nsfw

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Somebody Told Me

Written for @surathaniel for the @mcu-christmas-exchange

Title: Somebody Told Me

Rating: M

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: Alcoholism

Pair: Winteriron

Summary: Tony is in love with Bucky, but he thinks Bucky is way out of his league. Instead of asking him out, Tony opts to angst about it on the sidelines. Imagine if Bucky liked him back…

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28356375

+++++++++

“I hate New Year’s Eve parties,” Tony grouses. “Like, what’s the point? This year sucked, and the next year is going to suck, too. It’s just how life works. I know T’Challa is your boyfriend and all, but do I really have to go?”

He’s sitting in a restaurant, eating lunch with his best friend. Rhodey has just told him about the party his boyfriend is throwing. T’Challa always throws excellent parties, but Tony is just feeling ornery today.

Rhodey rolls his eyes. “First of all, I know you’re only salty because you don’t think Bucky will kiss you at midnight. Second of all, yes, you have to come.”

“I hate you.” Tony doesn’t really hate Rhodey. Not even a little. What he does hate is just how right Rhodey is, as usual, when it comes to Tony. Not that Tony would ever admit that to him. It’s just not good for a man to get an ego.

Rhodey just smirks, so Tony throws his hands in the air. “Fine, I will show up at your party. And I will be serving looks. But don’t be surprised if I sit in the corner all night, getting drunk, and making you walk me home.”

“So, like every party we’ve attended?”

“I really hate you now.” Not really though.

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Tony does go to the party. And he is serving looks. Pepper had helped him pick out the right clothing, and then he had begged her to come with him. “Sharon is going to be there.” He’d said.

Now, Tony is sitting at a table with T’Challa, Rhodey, and Pepper. They’re having a conversation, but Tony’s eyes keep wandering over to where Bucky is standing.

Ah, Bucky. How can he describe Bucky? Tony first met him in college at a frat party. He had gotten super drunk, and Bucky had taken pity on him and walked him home. Disappointed at that time because he was hoping to get laid, Tony also admired that Bucky only helped him take his pants off and tucked him into bed before leaving . Seeing him around the campus, he had invited Bucky to small friend gatherings. Bucky then introduced Tony to his friends. Now, after everyone has graduated, they all like to get together at least once a month.

Tony always had a crush on Bucky, but he knew that the other man was just looking out for him. No one would ever like him once they had to take care of him when he was sloppy drunk. That’s why he and Rhodey never worked out. To be honest, he wasn’t sure if Bucky was even into guys. Tony had never seen Bucky with anybody outside of his friend group, and all of his friends were taken.

Now, Bucky is here with a beautiful redhead on his arm. Tony’s gay brain can see that she has all the curves in all the right places for the average straight man. Bucky’s eyes meet his briefly before he nods and looks away. Tony lays his head on the table. “Yeah, I’m drinking the night away again.” He moans.

The others look up, and seeing the woman with Bucky, they pat him on the back. “You don’t know. Maybe she’s his cousin or something.” Pepper tries to reason.

“Don’t give me false hope.” Tony throws back a shot. “You guys should go party. I’m going to sit in the corner and blend in.”

“Tones. You know you don’t have to….” Rhodey starts, but Tony cuts him off. “I told you I didn’t want to come. And I only came for the hopes that Bucky would notice me. But he just thinks I’m the disaster of the friend group, and I’m not going to let him down tonight.” Tony grins wildly and walks over to the bar.

Thor and Heimdall are manning the bar. Ugh. More couples. “Tony, my friend, how are you this fine night?” Thor asks.

“I am most decidedly not doing fine.” He announces. “Can you just give me a bottle of vodka? I want to drink away some pain.”

“Unfortunately, we cannot. We are under strict guidelines from Rhodey to make sure you get your drinks by the glass. He doesn’t want you sitting in the corner with no movement.” Heimdall speaks up. “So, what would you like?”

“Fill me a glass of vodka. I’ll drink it slowly.” Tony grumbles.

Heimdall pours his drink, and Tony heads over to the corner. Maybe he is being a child about this, but he doesn’t want to deal with the heartache. He knows that after tonight, he’ll be ok. Tony has had an unrequited crush on Bucky for three years; what’s another year or so? It doesn’t hurt if he doesn’t dwell on it.

Tony sits in the corner and watches. He watches as Sam and Steve do body shots on each other. Sharon and Maria Hill kiss while dancing. Wow, he didn’t notice that they were together. Must be a new thing. Carol and Maria Rambeau have gotten people to join them in the Cha-Cha Slide. Bucky and his girlfriend are walking over to Rhodey and them. Oh no, he must be introducing her. She shakes their hands. Bucky says something to her, and she throws back her head and laughs. Tony grips his glass tighter.

Throwing back another swallow, Tony revels in the burn. Why does everyone here have someone to love but him? When he looks back up, Bucky is no longer standing with Rhodey, T’Challa, and Pepper, but his girlfriend is. She and Pepper are in an animated conversation. Hmm, Bucky must be in the bathroom. He muses.

Tony focuses on the rug below him and sways to the loud music. His mind starts to drift off to designs and blueprints of the projects he is building. Vodka forgotten; Tony starts to trace his works into the long hair of the rug. He is only shaken out of his trance when Thor announces it is one minute until the new year. “Thanks Thor.” Tony murmurs and looks back down at the rug.

“Tony.” Is it? No, his mind is playing tricks on him. “Tony.” The voice persists, so Tony looks up. Bucky is standing there. Tony stands up.

“Oh, hi Bucky! Glad to see you could make it!” He grins.

Bucky looks around at the party. “Why are you in the corner? I’ve been looking all over for you.”

“You were?” Tony wants to slap himself for just how excited he sounded about that. “Sorry, I’m just not in a party mood. Look.” He points to his vodka. “I barely drank a glass.”

The crowd around them starts counting down. “Ten! Nine! Eight!”

“I was wondering!” Bucky shouts overtop of them. “Can I” “Five! Four! Three!” “kiss you at midnight?”

“Two. One!” “Yes!” As the crowd reaches one, Bucky leans in and kisses Tony. It felt like fireworks were going off. Also, fireworks were going off outside. Tony pulls away first, out of breath. Once his lungs are full of air again, he asks. “What about the redhead?”

“Nat? She’s a co-worker of mine, and a giant lesbian. I brought her in hopes that Pepper would be here. I’ve been trying to get them together for some time.”

“Oh.” Tony is silent for a minute. “And you like me?”

Embarrassed, Bucky rubs the back of his head. “Yeah, I’ve liked you for a while, but I always thought you were way out of my league. Like, you’re wicked smart and insanely attractive, and I’m just… me. However, Rhodey and Pepper told me that if I asked you out tonight, I wouldn’t regret it. So, I’m sorry I didn’t ask you out earlier.”

“I thought you were out of my league! You’re too good for me. But now that you’ve basically asked me out, I’m going to say yes before you have a chance to think it over and change your mind.” Tony laughs.

The look of longing that Bucky sends his way stops him from making another self-deprecating joke. “I’ll never change my mind.” Bucky tells him.

Later that night, as they go to leave, Rhodey asks Tony. “So, how was your New Year’s Eve party?”

“Next year has potential!” Tony grins.

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You Me and Steve

Title: You Me and Steve Creator: Ducky Rating: Gen Warnings: None Apply Squares filled: U1: Red String of Fate – @buckybarnesbingo Summary: Tony wants to have more private time with Bucky, but Steve just never leaves! Link; https://archiveofourown.org/works/28170336

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Tony never expected Bucky to be his soulmate. No, he just figured someone had severed the string between him and them long ago. It had hung limply since he was a child. Jarvis had told him that he would always know when his soulmate was nearby. The red string on his finger would tense and start thrumming. To Jarvis, it was the best feeling in the world.

When Steve brought Bucky back to the Tower, Tony was in his shop. For a quick moment, his string tightened. He had never felt so alive! But then slowly it began to loosen and then again hang limp. Steve would then tell him later that Bucky was walking in and out of the tower, unsure if he was wanted. Steve introduced the two of them a day or so later. Tony’s string was humming! Shaking his hand, Bucky watched Tony’s facial expressions with wide eyes. Tony smiled and said, “Welcome to the tower, soulmate.”

Bucky took a while to adjust to tower life, and Tony gave him space to find his place in the hustle and bustle of Avenger life. He felt that when Bucky was comfortable, he would come in search of Tony.

Three months in, Tony had walked into his lab with a mug of coffee and almost had a heart attack. There was Bucky, standing awkwardly. “Gah! Geez, Winter Wonder, you’ve got to make noise.”

“Sorry.” Bucky put his hands in his pockets. “I was just wondering… you being my soulmate and all… would you want to get to know each other more?”

Of course, Tony had agreed. He always wanted to be at least friends with his soulmate. He never expected anything more.

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Tony and Bucky started hanging out. Bucky would make dinner or Tony would take them to a show. They hit it off rather well. Bucky had a very dark dry sense of humor that Tony completely enjoyed. He wasn’t bad to look at either. Their views on the world were not much different from each other, and they could relate to each other’s past traumas.

Each date was wonderful, and Tony found himself falling more and more in love with Bucky each day. There was only one problem… Steve. Every single date they’ve been on, Steve had tagged along. He was always. there. Not disapproving, not trying to pull them apart – just there. Bucky never seemed to mind, so Tony never brought it up how weird he thought it was.

After a while, though, Tony got worried. Normally, you couldn’t see anyone that wasn’t your soulmate’s string, yet Tony could see Steve’s sitting on the top of his right index finger. Could Bucky possibly have two soulmates? He didn’t want to even think about that so he pushed it from his mind, but it kept eeking back to the front of his mind at the most inopportune moments.

Steve was called in for a mission, and Tony heaved a sigh of relief. Finally he could talk to Bucky about the question that has been plaguing his mind for too long. On their next date, he “casually” brought up the lack of Steve. “It feels kind of weird here without Steve.”

To his shock, Bucky rolled his eyes. “I really don’t know what his problem is. I’m fully adjusted and doing very well compared to what I could be, but he just won’t leave me alone. I think he needs to be around me so that he has the reassurance that I won’t disappear again. I have told him numerous times that I won’t, but it’s like he doesn’t believe me. You never showed like you cared, so I never brought it up to you.”

“So, you want him to not join our dates?” Tony was relieved.

Bucky nods. “Yes. That. Exactly. Do you know that son of a bitch got a red string temporary tattoo so no one thought anything of it when we went out? He’s a friggin idiot. I love him, but he’s an idiot. He doesn’t realize that all I want to do is ask for your permission to take you do bed and make love to you, and I can’t very well do that while he’s in the room! He’d probably just ask to watch.” He shudders.

“You want to make love to me?” Tony’s ears perked up at that. “Listen, I don’t even care if Steve watches. Yes, please do that.”

“Don’t say that about Steve. That’s gross.”

Tony laughed. “I’m sorry. The other part just excited me too much. Besides, I think I have a plan to help Steve get the picture.”

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The next date night after Steve returned, Tony told them that he felt like listening to music. “JARVIS cue playlist.”

As you wish, Sir. J replied before playing Garfunkel & Oates song “You Me and Steve”

As the song went on, Steve’s ears got red.

I could've wish a thousand wishes. For this night I can't believe. That it's finally me and you and you and me. Just us and your friend Steve. Do do do do do do do Steve. Do do do do do do do leave. What's the deal with your friend Steve? Oh, hey, how it's going?

“Ok ok I think I got the idea.” He replied with an embarrassed grin. “I’ll leave you two to do whatever it is you do when I’m not here. I’ll go find Sam.”

As Steve left, Bucky’s eyes widened. “I can’t believe that worked!”

“Well it did so can we kiss now?”

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Holiday Gala

Title: Holiday Gala

Creator: Ducky

Warnings: n/a

Pair: Winteriron, background Sam/Rhodey

Square Filled: N3: Free Space for @starkbucksbingo

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28144176

Summary: Tony is in love with Bucky, but he thinks Bucky is in love with Iron Man. Can Bucky show him that he loves both sides of Tony?

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Tony liked Bucky. He really did. Bucky was a lot of fun and incredibly hot. His razor sharp wit matched his washboard abs. His thighs and ass were as thicc a-

“Hey Tony,” Happy snapped his fingers in Tony’s face. “We’re here. Come on, Pepper’s going to kill us both if we’re late.”

Of course. The gala. Tony had been awoken from his glorious Bucky reverie for the holiday gala Stark Industries hosts every year. He groaned and stepped out of the car. “I don’t know why I have to come to this every year.”

“Because it’s the Maria Stark holiday benefit.” Happy waited until Tony shut the door to answer him. “Call me if you need a ride home.” And then he drove off.

Sighing, Tony walked up to steps to the ballroom. Reporters and cameramen lined the steps, snapping pictures. “No date tonight, huh Tony?” A paparazzo yelled. Obviously. Tony didn’t dignify it with an answer. He made it through the line on the red carpet, grabbed himself a seltzer water, and then almost dropped it. There, in all his glory, was Buck Barnes in a dark green velvet 3-piece suit. Tony stared for a good while then remembered that there were cameras all over the place. Pulling himself back together, he went in search of Pepper.

Pepper was talking with several investors and Janet van Dyne when he found her. He participated a little in the conversation until Jan took pity on him and pulled him into a corner. “What’s got you all in a buzz?” Jan asked, then giggled at her joke.

“Haha, funny, Wasp. Um, why are all the Avengers here?” He hissed.

“Pepper didn’t tell you? Stark Industries invited them. Wasp and Iron Man declined – I took the liberty of doing that for you – because they are on a top secret mission.” Jan poked his side. “How did you not know they were coming?”

Chagrined, Tony mumbled, “Ok, maybe I don’t always pay attention to what Pepper is saying.”

“Yeah, sometimes you pay too much attention to the Winter Soldier.”

“What do you mean?” Tony tried to play dumb, but he knew that Jan was much more observant than anyone ever gave her credit.

She poked him again. “Don’t be stupid. I can see where you’re eyes keep trailing to. Yes, Tony, Bucky does like fine as hell in that suit. I should know, I designed it. I designed all their suits.”

“You have got to keep dressing him, Jan. That suit complements all his attributes, except maybe his di-…”

“Shut up. I don’t want to hear it.” Jan covered her ears. “Listen, I need to go find Sue and Jennifer. Find a way to stay busy hon.” After she kissed his cheek, she hurried off as quickly as her heels would let her.

Tony conversed with some of the people around him before he made his way to where Steve, Sam, and Bucky were standing. “Welcome gentlemen.” He greeted them. “I see you all are wearing Van Dyne originals.”

“Yeah.” Sam replied. “Jan knows how to make a suit. I have never felt more comfortable in dress clothes.” He was wearing a burgundy suit with a crisp white shirt. Tony could see the old ladies’ drool from here. Sam laughed when he mentioned it. “It’s too bad I don’t swing that way. I’m sure they would treat me right. By the way, did my man find you?”

“Nope. I haven’t seen Rhodey. Sorry, I totally forgot about tonight until I got a menacing email from Pepper saying I better be on time.” Tony looked around.

Sam shook his head. “Of course. Not a problem. I will find him myself.”

After Sam left, Tony focused on Bucky. Much to his delight, Bucky’s gaze was zeroed in on him. After shifting uncomfortably from foot to foot, Steve coughed and said he was going to find Nat. “Care to dance?” Tony asked Bucky once Steve left.

“Of course. Lead the way, my good sir.” Bucky followed him out on the dance floor.

As they twirl around the floor, Bucky questioned. “Why couldn’t Iron Man be here?”

Tony’s heart sunk. Bucky wasn’t interested in him. He was interested in Iron Man. Not that he was surprised. No one is ever interested in him unless they want something. And Bucky was never really around him when he wasn’t Iron Man.

“Oh, um, he had a secret mission or something.” Tony answered flippantly. “I don’t always pay much attention to what he does.”

“But isn’t he your bodyguard first and foremost?”

He shrugged. “Yeah, but they needed him for something, and besides, I have you guys to protect me.”

“Or… it could be that you’re Iron Man.” Bucky stated flatly. Tony looked away. “Don’t ignore me. Listen, I’m not stupid, you know. I watch you when you’re in battle. I know where things will hurt. I also notice that when you and Iron Man are in the same room, Iron Man’s body language is stiffer, like more automated. When you’re not in the same room, he walks and talks like you. I also fell in love with him for the exact same reasons I fell in love with you.”

“You… love me?” Tony demanded.

Bucky then looked away. “Well, I think I do. But I understand if you don’t love me back. There’s a lot of stuff in my past that’s unforgiveable.”

“Shut up, Bucky. Your past was not forged by you. There is nothing of which you need to be forgiven, and HYDRA doesn’t deserve forgiveness. How about we blow this popsicle stand and grab a bite to eat somewhere?”

“Sounds good to me.” As they left, Tony prayed that Pepper didn’t notice, but he knew that he’ll pay for it at a later time. He knew. Nothing got past Pepper.

#winteriron #background samrhodey #Starkbucksbingo2020 #sbb2020 #free space #identity porn

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I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit)

Title: I’ll Never Be Alright (So I’m Breaking the Habit) Creator: Purple_ducky00 Rating: Mature Warnings: Canon Typical Violence Pair: Bucky/Tony eventually Major Tags: Tony fans may want to physically harm Bucky at first Summary: Bucky Barnes gets an official pardon with the chance to fix his mind. He accepts, but he's highly suspicious of Tony Stark. Will Tony change his mind? Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27937407/chapters/68417247

Written for @marvelbang

Chapter 1

“Bucky, you can go back!” Steve’s face lights up. “Tony is going to help you.”

“Yeah, of course, the man whose parents I killed and who blew off my arm is going to help me. Sure.” Bucky deadpans.

Steve’s face falls. “Come on Bucky. Tony’s not like that. He rarely ever holds a grudge. He’s good like that.”

“I just don’t see how this is good.” Bucky crosses his arms. “What, you heard this over the grapevine and now you want me to just blindly run to Stark like a stupid child? I don’t think so.”

“He’s going to send over paperwork. You don’t have to go, but I suggest looking it over. Tony has a lot of great technology at his fingertips that could help you.” Natalia puts her opinion in the pot.

The smile Bucky sends her is sharp and cold. “So did HYDRA. Didn’t work out so well for me then, did it?” Steve pales. He opens his mouth to speak when there’s a knock on Bucky’s door. “Hey, Shuri’s probably here to herd me into another one of her pranks. I’ll talk to you later, eh Stevie?” Steve nods, and Bucky waves away the hologram, ending the call.

Shuri is not at the door. T’Challa is accompanied by Okoye and Ayo. “James.” The king greets him. “How are you?”

Bucky shrugs. “I’m doing well. I guess you’re here to tell me about Stark?”

“Well, yes. And your pardon.”

“My what?” Bucky raises his eyebrows. Steve did not mention a pardon.

T’Challa nods. “Yes. You are hereby pardoned of any crimes committed while affiliated with HYDRA and in Austria with the warning that any future crimes will not be treated with such leniency.”

“So, what’s the catch?”

“There’s no catch. Mr. Stark made sure of that.” The king leans against Bucky’s counter. “You seem… suspicious.”

“No offense, but you aren’t? I kill Stark’s parents and almost kill him in Siberia, and now he gets me pardoned? You don’t see anything fishy here?”

T’Challa raises a hand. “I understand your concern, but I worked very closely with Mr. Stark on these accords and papers. He seems to have no ulterior motive. However, the choice is up to you whether to return to America. I do suggest you read everything over to assure yourself.” He hands Bucky a tablet. “If you would like, I can have one of my lawyers sit down with you and explain anything you don’t understand.”

“I would appreciate that, thank you.” Bucky takes the tablet gingerly. He’s going to read his heart out. Not that he wouldn’t love to get the rest of the HYDRA shit out of his head, but he doesn’t want to walk right into another trap. Stark is certainly rich enough to pay off anyone who might blow the whistle on him. Bucky might just be setting himself up for another life of imprisonment and whatever punishments Stark might concoct.

After Bucky read the whole file over several times and highlighted what he didn’t know, T’Challa’s head lawyer, a tall, broad woman named Isdah Tune, sits down with him and explains all the nuances. She points out where loopholes could be taken. “I think that this as a whole is a good deal. You won’t be taken advantage of – Mr. Stark and King T’Challa have made sure of that.” She advises him.

Bucky still isn’t sure, and he expresses his fears to Shuri. She gives him a look. “Do you think Tony Stark, Ironman, will put you in prison and torture you? Don’t you think he has a busy enough schedule already?”

“Then why did he go through all of this?” Bucky motions to the tablet.

Shuri holds up a finger. “Wait. Hold on. ‘This’” She gestures to the tablet as well. “Is another reason why you shouldn’t think that. If Tony Stark wanted to torture you, why would he go through the trouble to make your pardon and rights as airtight as he did? Hmm? Also, why would he ask me to help him make you an arm? Why would he offer his super expensive BARF technology for you to use?”

“Ok ok. I get it.” Bucky raises his hands in surrender. “But… what if I just don’t want to go?”

“Then don’t go. But seriously, if the only reason you’re not going is because you think Stark is shady? You need to get over yourself.” Shuri flicks his nose like an annoying little sister.

He wrinkles his nose. “Thanks for that. I’ll think about it.”

After a month’s contemplation, Bucky decides to take Stark up on his deal. Shuri installs his arm, telling him that she put a panic button in his arm if he gets mistreated. She and the Doras will come to his rescue immediately.

Read the rest here!

#winteriron #post civil war #misunderstandings #enemies to friends to lovers

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