I don't think he expects you to be anyone other than you are, Steve. [They all know that's doomed.] Anymore than you actually want him to be someone he's not.
Your friendship wasn't all about the past in the 30s. You had a future then. You can have a future now.
[In some ways, Natasha has to wonder if that isn't part of the problem. Having the other Bucky, the one who was more like the old one, created certain expectations...
The problem with those expectations has already been litigated though; no need to bring it back up.]
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Date: 2019-04-23 12:35 pm (UTC)[He sobers up a little.]
It's him, though. Bucky. I don't...
I really am so happy for you and Winter. You're the best ones for each other.
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Date: 2019-04-23 02:30 pm (UTC)Thanks.
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Date: 2019-04-23 02:43 pm (UTC)I made a joke about awkward double dates before....
[He looks back at his phone.]
Think I should give him more time?
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Date: 2019-04-23 03:29 pm (UTC)Depends what you want to say.
[Maybe not the double date. Not yet.]
Do you need more time?
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Date: 2019-04-23 03:35 pm (UTC)I don't like us fighting. But I don't know if I am who he wants me to be.
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Date: 2019-04-23 03:41 pm (UTC)Who do you think he want you to be?
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Date: 2019-04-23 03:44 pm (UTC)[He shrugs a shoulder weakly.]
I don't know, Nat. I just know I messed things up real bad before. I don't want to make things worse.
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Date: 2019-04-23 03:49 pm (UTC)Your friendship wasn't all about the past in the 30s. You had a future then. You can have a future now.
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Date: 2019-04-23 04:06 pm (UTC)[He fiddles with his communicator.]
Besides. I got Bucky for all the old stuff. I can...learn who Winter is. You like him so that's a pretty strong endorsement.
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Date: 2019-04-23 04:09 pm (UTC)The problem with those expectations has already been litigated though; no need to bring it back up.]
I think you'll like him too.
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Date: 2019-04-23 04:29 pm (UTC)[He shoots off a text before he second-guesses it. From there he sets the phone down.]
Best I can do is try. I'm trying to stop that whole 'Waiting too long' thing. Working so far...
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Date: 2019-04-23 04:37 pm (UTC)[Probably only so far she should stick her nose in these boys' business.]
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Date: 2019-04-23 04:54 pm (UTC)[He finally sips his tepid coffee.]
It's the best place we can start.
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Date: 2019-04-23 05:02 pm (UTC)[Natasha finishes her coffee and sets the cup aside, fingers holding the rim lightly for a moment before she lets go.]
It might take some time, but I think he'll appreciate the apology.
He does regret what he said.
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Date: 2019-04-23 05:39 pm (UTC)I do, too. Buck and I were talking about how...maybe we need to do what they need. Not what we think they need.
It sounds so easy.
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Date: 2019-04-23 07:06 pm (UTC)[He nudges her with his foot.]
Really. How are you two doing? Buc- Winter gushed about you. It's sweet.
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Date: 2019-04-23 07:13 pm (UTC)[But she smiles a little at the description, small and crooked.]
He hasn't been back all that long. I think he's going to transfer to Vanquish, though. We never really lived together before. That was a mistake.
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Date: 2019-04-23 07:21 pm (UTC)I don't blame you. Bucky is moving to the Bishop too. No reason to spend time apart when you get a second chance.
I offered to officiate the wedding.
[He's teasing but only a little ]
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Date: 2019-04-23 07:27 pm (UTC)[Mostly amused by the offer.]
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Date: 2019-04-23 09:49 pm (UTC)Think about it at least. Parties are always fun.
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Date: 2019-04-23 11:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-04-24 12:01 pm (UTC)Maybe Wanda and Vision then. What can I say? We had one wedding that went pretty well for me. Some more would be even better.
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