Hey Jealousy

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Bucky stood at the bar, in his chrisp black tuxedo, hair slicked
back, lazily tracing circles on his glass, thinking about what he had said to you before he left and how to make it up to you onto your next date.

It was hard enough to let Steve in, even harder for you. But you never gave up, you stuck by him though rehabilitation, his cold demeanor towards you, even his night terrors. You were one in a million.

"Barnes. Bucky! Are you here with me? What's got your attention?" Natasha's voice rang out through his com.

"Oh uh- nothing, lost in thought. Where are you?" He quietly asked, searching the main hall.

His mouth gaped laying eyes on her.

She smiled, looking at the floor, making
Her way down the marble staircase. Her red fishtail dress swayed softly with each movement of her hips. Bucky bit the corner of his lip at the sight of her. He made his way through the crowd, waiting for her to reach the last step.

What had he been thinking about again?

"Oh, what a gentleman." Nat spoke, taking Buckys offered hand in hers, he blushed smiling, leading her in the direction of the ballroom.

"Well, look at you! You clean up nicely, soldier." Nat commented making Buckys grin spread. A lump formed at the base of his throat, when the word 'soldier ' passed Natasha's perfectly painted lips.

He Persed his lips, clearing his throat
"You don't look to bad yourself, doll." He turned, kissing Nats hand as they entered the large room.

"Mr. and Mrs. Hale, I presume?" the man asked, checking them off
The Guest List.
They nodded slowly passing the threshold of the enormous space.

"Tony we're in." Buck turned to Nat, she winked back as they parted ways, searching for what they came for.

Tony hurriedly sat up in his recliner, removing his sunglasses. Only nine o'clock and already passed out.

"God about time! Romanoff how long does it actually take you to get dressed?! Geez!" Tony quipped, typing away at his computer, pulling up the buildings layout.

"Ha. Ha. It's about time you joined us, Now can we get down to buisness? Stelettos aren't really my thing." She breathed, eyeing the walls for any hollowed spaces.

"You heard the lady, whatcha got?"
Barnes was becoming impatient. There were a lot of people here, more than he felt comfortable with.

"Zip it frosty, ok. Mens room, Barnes, that's you, last stall. Romanoff, you lucky lady, you get...the Colonial Study? Hmm sounds interesting! Now Happy hunting ladies and gents!" Tony finished, muting his earpiece for a bit, taking a swig of his forgotten drink.

"Ok, lets see how quick we can get this done, I've got a shower with my name on it." Nat weaved through the sea of bodies heading for the restroom.

"Already itching to get out that dress? I could help you with that." Bucky teases nearing the restrooms.
A smirk, spreads across her face,
"cute Barnes. Real, cute. Aren't you and Y/n a thing? I don't think she'd
Like-"

"There's no harm in flirtin' Nat, relax! Just having a little fun." Buck whispered tracking down what he came for, "Bingo." He tucked it inside his jacket.

"Nat behind you-" Tony
spoke, his voice ringing through
the earpiece.

"Excuse me sweetheart, but only the gentlemen Are allowed beyond this point." A large guard, motioned to the sign.

"Oh yeah, sorry. You see, the ladies room-"

"Honey!" Bucky approached her, wrapping an arm around her waist,
pulling her close. "I've been looking everywhere for you. I can't have you leave my side long before wolves come sniffing around my prize!" Bucky smiled widely, nuzzling into her neck.

"Ok. Way overkill but good save frosty." Tony spoke, again.

"Sir, I was telling your..wife. She's unable to go beyond this point."

"Oh now nonsense! How can you tell this beautiful creature no?"

Mr. Hale Sir-"

" Don't 'sir' me, my father was sir. Now between you and me, Mrs. Hale is itchin' for a taste or Mr. Hale if you catch my drift." Bucky winked at the guard.
The guard looked from Nat to Bucky then back to Nat. Nat bit Buckys ear, growling into it, her breath teasing his neck.

"Fine, I guess when can get the party started out here, can't we sugar?" Without pausing, Bucky spun Nat around on her heel, kissing her heavily on the lips. The guard stood, wide eyed at what was happening infront of him.

"Alright kids, break it up.."Tony, spoke typing away. Hearin no reply, he turned back to the monitor.

Nats arm had wrapped around Buckys back, his hand resting on her face as they continued to making out in the public area.

"Oh, shit" Tony breathed, torn between grabbing his phone and watching the sight before him.

Bucky finally straightened, pulling an out of breath Natasha with him. With their lips puffy, Bucky nodded at the guard as he let them pass.

Tony breathed hard, you were one of his closest friends, how dare Barnes do this to you. You! The nicest, sweetest, kindest person he knew.
He hated to be the bearer of bad news but -"Hey, Yn you got a minute? " Tony glances up at the monitors, holding his phone as he paced.

"Yeah uh I wanted to know, how are you and frosty- I mean Barnes? Like dating, occasionally seeing each-other or boyfriend and girlfriend? Fuck buddies, I dunno what you kiddos call it nowadays." Tony spoke figiting
with a pencil, swaying infront of the monitors, searching for a glimpse of the two assassins.

"Guys, guys what's going on-" He unmuted his com, straining to hear the slightest noise.

" 'What happened?' Y/n, What makes you think something happened? I mean , shit. Hun, I hate to be the one to tell you, Buck and Nat, no they're fine... they just. God, I'm pretty sure they're...fucking, on the mission..well- actually during the mission. No, Princess....no it's not fine. Don't worry, when he gets back I'll beat the shit out of him for ya. What? You don't want me to?! "
Tony briefly turned away from the monitors focusing solely on you.
"Where are you? I'll- I'll come by and pick you up and take you out? you sure? Wait- you're out with who?!"

Buckys voice echoed through the Lab
"Tony, yeah we are going to take a look around, turning off the coms-"

"Yeah- Stark," Natasha smirked, as Bucky pushed her against the empty bedroom door, "don't wait up for us." Nats voice purred through the speakers..

Tony looked at his phone, seeing that you had ended the call, pocketed the device.
"No! that's a negatory Barnes, get your frosty self back here pronto! I need those files- the sooner- the better! turning the coms off-"

Tony gripped his earpiece throwing it across the lab.
"SON OF A BITCH!"

Nat,tapped her earpiece, powering it down.
"So, that wasn't an pretend kiss was it? Felt a bit like something more."
Nat commented closing the door behind them.
"Well I guess I'm a bit rusty. I was just pullin out the big guns for ya." Bucky winked. Nat grabbed Bucky by the collar,
"I take it you and Y/n..." Nat slowed her actions, eyeing Bucky.
His hand drifted toward the back of her dress, running his fingers down its zipper, freeing her from it's binds.

"We're just dating, Nat. nothin' serious." He smirked, leaning in and capturing her lips once more.

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"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING IN MY ROOM, BARNES?!" You screamed, facing him.

Bucky saw nothing but red, when he had entered you room only seconds ago. He had went looking for Steve, seeking his advice on what he should say to you, and keep what had gone on between him and Nat the night before, under wraps. Unable to find Steve, he had gone to find you, hoping the right words would come to him by the time he found his way to your door.
Imagine his surprise, noticing your door unlocked, he carefully entered- quickly discovering where Steve was, and you as well.
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"Bucky calm down, we can talk about this!!" Steve gritted his teeth, pushing back against Buckys tightening grip.

"BUCKY?! WHAT THE HELL!" You shriek, Steve, clad in only boxers, was full fledge fighting Buckys hold, turning red.You turned to the side of your bed grabbing Steves t shirt, yanking it over your bare form.

"Y/n! HOW COULD YOU? AND OF ALL PEOPLE, WITH STEVE?!" Bucky yelled, his shoulders slumped, weakly pushing Steve against the night stand, staggering.

"AND STEVE! SOME KINDA FRIEND YOU ARE!!" Bucky pointed an accusing finger toward him, Steve looked toward the floor, biting his lips.

"Bucky- don't , it ..this was my fault. " you breathed, afraid of what would happen next, you put your hands to your face.

Breaking the silence your phone beeped, it was Tony. He had left a voicemail lastnight., at that moment you remembered everything that had happened.
Biting the side of your cheek you straightened. This was going to hurt.

"Bucky correct me if I'm wrong, you messed around with Nat last night, didn't you?. " you spoke, snatching a pair of shorts from the floor, sliding them up your legs, rising from the bed.

Bucky smirked at the memory,
"Yea uh, about that, look lets focus-"

"No, Tony would never lie to me." You quietly spoke.

Shit.

Barnes! you've got the nerve, the audacity to STAND HERE AND ACT
LIKE I'M THE ONLY GUILTY PARTY?!"
You breathed.

"What's that suppose to mean? I haven't-" you knew. Buckys eyes widened realizing this. He backed away, putting distance between the three of you.

"You haven't what? Telling me Starks a liar? HUH BARNES!" You asked, taking a step toward him. "Steve was alone at a bar. I was upset after what you had said and came to speak with him, about you. Then Tony calls me! CALLS . ME. Forgot about his little cams didn't you? He saw you- both."
Your voice, got stuck in your throat, tears threatening to spill over your eyes. "You make me sick!"
You declared, turning to face your window as a shaky breath snuck past your lips.

Steve looked at you, wanting to instantly hold you and wipe away your tears. He looked to Bucky.
"Buck tell me that's, no- that's not true? Because you told me you liked her and you thought she was the one and, I TOLD YOU I WOULDN'T STAND BETWEEN YOU AND SOMETHING THAT MADE YOU HAPPY!" Steve yells bounced off your bedroom walls. Fists balled, a vein protruding from his neck, you studied Steve as his words sunk in.

Well the cats out of the bag now.

Bucky looked to you, opening his mouth," Steve-"

"You knew, Bucky. YOU KNEW HOW I FELT ABOUT HER!" Steve swallowed, his chest heaved, "And still you.. You went on and started dating her-"

You cut him off, you were still trying to process what was being said.
"Steve. You- you really have feelings for me?" You searched his face, for something, anything.

"Feelings? Shit this jerk wouldn't stop talking about ya! I had to see what had the boy so smitten!" Bucky spoke, rubbing his hands nervously.

"So all this, was a fuckin game to you, Buck?!" Steve questioned, avoiding your piercing stare.

"Why didn't you ever tell me?" A confused look passed over your face.

Steve was fuming. Bucky knew how much he wanted to be with you, he just couldn't risk you not wanting the same. His nails dug into his fists the more the thought about it. How could Bucky do this to you? Better question how could he do this to his friend? You had been Buckys, not his. Steve Unclenched his fists, releasing the breath he had been holding.

"Bucky- this was never my intention- I didn't plan-, some kind of friend I am." Steve mumbled, making his way toward his clothes.

"Steve Where are you going? Don't leave." You neared him, Steve shrugged away from your reach. "Please.."Your breath hitches as Steve, walks around you collecting his articles of clothing.

"I'm- I'm sorry Y/n. I never meant to hurt you. I'll leave so you two can patch things up." Steve rubbed your arm, kissing your head softly, stopping at the doorway.
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"Bucky," Steve began, looking over his shoulder, refusing to look at him.
"You don't have to worry about me, I won't come between the both of you again." Steve briskly exited the room, leaving you staring at the floor. You wrapped your arms around your stomach, tears ran down your cheeks.

Bucky watched you.
How you went to defend not only yourself but Steve and he could tell by your words, you felt something for him. Your eyes reflected the love he hadn't seen and would never experience.
Bucky glanced to you then to the doorway.

What had he done.