Race You
Bucky’s POV
“Race you!” Iris flipped the visor of her helmet down before speeding into the busy New York streets.
Bucky laughed before turning down his own visor before following Iris. He caught up to her quickly as she darted in between cars. Bucky couldn’t believe her lack of fear at some points where she nearly crashed.
His heart raced with a positive adrenaline for the first time in forever.
Eventually Iris pulled into a lot of a hardware store. She parked the bike and pulled off her helmet as Bucky pulled up next to her. Iris shook out her hair and Bucky couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath as she ran a hand through her chocolate locks and winked.
“It looks like I won, sergeant.” Iris joked as Bucky pulled off his own helmet.
“I let you.” Bucky returned. Iris rolled her eyes and turned towards the store. Bucky followed her inside and watched her wave at the man in store uniform standing near the entrance.
“Hey Iris, long time no see.” He hugged Iris and Bucky tensed.
Who the hell is that?
Bucky moved towards Iris and stood unnecessarily close to her, staring down the man.
“Who’s this?” The man continued. “Got a new boy again? How long’s this one gonna last?”
“Erin be nice, this is Bucky and he’s not just any guy.” Iris sighed.
“Hey, not saying anything.” Erin held his hands up in mock defeat. “He looks like he could kill me anyway. Wait, have I seen you before.”
Bucky tensed. The last thing he needed right now was to be recognized. He was wearing gloves but still wished he had brought his cap. Iris seemed to notice his sudden tension because she quickly finished off the conversation with Erin.
“Spray paint still in aisle four?” She asked quickly, already moving away from Erin.
“Yup. Nice to see you again anyway.”
Bucky and Iris walked towards aisle four.
“Sorry bout’ him.” Iris began as they turned into the aisles.
“It’s fine. Now what do we need?” Bucky wanted to get out of there quickly.
“Well spray paint for first. Respirators are nice too but not necessary, well unless you don’t want anyone to see your face.”
Bucky pulled a respirator down from the shelf without another word. Iris laughed and followed taking a smaller one for herself.
“Any idea of what you want to do?” Iris began picking out a few cans, balancing them in her arms along with her motorcycle helmet.
“I don’t really do art, that’s more Steve’s forte.”
“Well I have a feeling Steve wouldn’t approve of this so just pick a few colors and we can get out of here.”
Bucky grabbed a few random cans, not really checking what he was getting. They moved to the register where Erin had moved to. Bucky kept his head down as Iris payed silently with one of Tony’s credit cards.
As soon as they got out of the store Bucky let out a long held in breath.
“Well that was fun.” Iris joked as she threw the bags into the storage compartment in the back of her motorbike.
“No it wasn’t.” Bucky groaned.
“Eh, tonight will be better.” Iris pulled the edges of Bucky’s coat towards her before kissing him passionately. As they disconnected Iris was biting the edge of her lip. “I promise.”
Damn, this girl is going to be the death of me.
“Let’s hope so.” Bucky got onto his motorbike and pulled on his helmet, revving up the engine. “Race you!”
“Hey!” Iris half yelled, half laughed as Bucky raced away.
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“You cheated.” Iris grumbled as they reentered the Stark tower.
“Sore loser.” Bucky gloated. Iris rolled her eyes and punched Bucky’s shoulder. He feigned hurt, pretending to crumble backwards.
They were about to enter the elevator when Tony stepped up looking at a tablet in his hands.
“Seriously you guys? Can’t you keep it in your pants?” Tony groaned as he looked up from his tablet.
“What are you even on about Stark?” Bucky grumbled, tension still high between the two of them.
“Oh you know.” Tony turned the tablet towards the pair of them, showing two grainy images: one of their kiss and another one seconds after. Although low quality they could make out their own faces.
The title above the images stated ‘Deadly assassin luring in a new girl?’
Both Bucky and Iris groaned simultaneously. Tony laughed before walking off to wherever he was originally headed.
“Erin, god damn it. I’m never shopping there again.” Iris muttered.
“I knew I shouldn’t have gone.” Bucky rubbed his eyes in frustration.
“Hey, it’s not your fault.” Iris and Bucky walked into the open elevator. FRIDAY seemed to already know where they wanted to go as the elevator already began to race upwards. “At least we can do some exciting things tonight.” Iris lowered her voice at the last sentence.
Bucky felt his heart jump as Iris moved up to him again, pressing her body against his. Bucky began leaning down when Tony’s voice broke the silence and their closeness.
“Seriously?” Tony groaned over the intercom. “I can only buy so many new elevators.”
“Shut up Tony.” Iris shouted. “And mind your own business.”
“Hey its my tower so my…” Tony’s voice was quickly cut off as Bucky slammed his metal fist into the intercom on the side of the elevator where the speaker was located.
“Thank God, he was driving me insane.” Iris laughed as she planted a quick kiss onto Bucky’s lips before the elevator dinged and opened at their floor.
“You want to take the bikes tonight?” Bucky asked as they walked towards their rooms.
“Sure, I’ll ride on the back of yours.” Iris smiled. Bucky was pleasantly surprised at her answer.
“I’ll see you soon then.” Bucky returned before kissing her cheek once. They each left to their respective rooms to prepare for the night.