What Are You Willing to Do?
Sam’s Pov
Sam and Bucky were studying or at least attempting to study before Bucky had to leave for the football game . What was really happening was Sam was trying to study and Bucky was being very distracting. This was actually how the majority of their study sessions ended up which is why the agreed to go from 3 a week to 2. Sam was so thankful that Bucky was so understanding of his dreams of going to an Ivy that he didn’t hold it against him for not being able to hang out all the time. It did help that Bucky was on the football team and had made it through all of playoffs so it's not like Sam was leaving him high and dry.
“So, Mr. Football superstar” Sam grinned separating his and Bucky’s lips “Are you excited for your last football game”
“Of course, more time to spend with my amazing boyfriend ,so I’m not too broken up about it samsam”
“When did you turn into such a sap” Sam chuckled, throwing his legs into Bucky's lap.
“From the day I met you” Bucky grinned, pulling Sam closer and planting a kiss on his cheek.
“Cute, really” Sam grinned, intertwining his and Bucky’s hands “So I was thinking after the game and Tony's party I have a really fun surprise for you.” Before Sam could even finish his sentence he felt Bucky’s hand go limp in his and watched as Bucky’s whole body went stiff. “Or we don’t have to do the surprise. Actually why don’t you just forget I even brought it up” Sam smiled half heartedly, dropping Bucky's hand and ignoring the pang in his chest.
“No no no it’s not that it’s just-” Bucky started grabbing Sam’s hand Why don’t we skip the party and go straight to the surprise. I’d much rather hang out with my beautiful boyfriend than the football team. Plus you don’t even like parties”
“Rhodey said that it was mandatory event, so you couldn’t even skip if you wanted to” Sam chuckled.
“Fair point, but you don’t have to come we can just hang out afterwards”
“If I didn’t know any better I’d think you just didn't want me to come” Sam frowned
“That's not it at all baby. I just don’t want you to be uncomfortable”
“Okay Bucky whatever you say”
“Sam please don’t be like that” Bucky pleaded “I’m just trying to look out for you Sam”
“I just- You wouldn’t hide anything from me would you” Sam asked Bucky earnestly.
“No. Samsam. Anywhere I go I want to be with you I just don't want that to come at the expense of your comfort”
“Okay Bucky, I believe you” Sam smiled kissing Bucky gently “You’re gonna love your surprise”
Bucky’s Pov
Bucky spent the entire bus ride to the finals game kicking himself internally. He had the perfect opportunity to tell Sam the truth and he blew it. He didn’t even have an excuse this time. It’s not like he could say he didn’t wanna ruin Sam's happiness because Sam was already unhappy. The only thing Bucky could say for himself is that he just really didn’t want to lose him.
The entire game all Bucky could think about was Sam. He slept walked through the entire game. To be honest he didn’t even notice that the team won until steve jumped on top of him screaming about how the Avengers are state champs. He needed to talk to Sam. For real this time no more excuses.
Sam’s Pov
Before his senior year Sam was never really interested in high school sports. Quite frankly he still wasn’t interested in highschool sports but he was interested in Bucky so it made up for everything. Plus football was pretty entertaining when he actually took the time to learn what was going on. Their school's team played a great game even though Bucky seemed a little bit out of it so as soon as the game was over Sam did his best to push through the crowd to try and talk with him. Sam was quickly becoming over stimulated by all the fans who seemed ten times more rowdy because of the newest win when he felt someone grab his arm.
“Hey man le-” Sam shouted trying to be heard over the crowd snatching his arm away before turning to face whoever grabbed his arm. “Oh hey Riley”
“Hey Sam, long time no see pal” Riley grins half heartedly
“Congrats on the win Ril i’d love to stay and chat but I need to talk to Bucky.” Sam says before attempting to push past Riley.
“Sam” Riley says grabbing his arm again so that Sam spins around to face him again “About Bucky I need to talk to you about him. Haven’t you read any of my texts?”
“Look Riley, i’m sure you mean well. I just I really don’t want your beef with the football team to get in the way of me and Bucky. I really like this one Ril”
“It’s not about the football team Sam. Really all I’ve ever wanted is for you to be happy Sam. Its just Bucky’s a liar look” Riley pleaded thrusting his phone at Sam.
Bucky’s Pov
MESSAGE TO: samsam
Sam: Great game. Is there anything that you wanna tell me.
Bucky: aside from the fact that I love you? No
Sam: Oh.
Bucky: something wrong
Sam: Not according to you.
Bucky: sam please… whats going on
Bucky put his phone down and sighed he couldn’t tell Sam about the bet over text it had to be in person. He would fix whatever Sam was mad about right now and then he’d tell him about the bet and grovel for forgiveness and that would that.
MESSAGE TO: samsam
Bucky: are you coming to tony’s party
Sam: No. I think im just gonna go home.
Bucky: oh okay. what about the surprise if you aren't feeling well, we can reschedule it if thats what you want .
Sam: I just canceled it. Don’t worry about it. I’ll talk to you later James.
Bucky stuffed his phone into his pocket and sighed he couldn't think of anything that he’d done recently to make Sam mad but they’d get through it just like they were gonna get through the bet. Bucky decided that he would just give Sam some space and he’d go over there with Sams favorite food and flowers and everything would be fine and for now he would enjoy the party.
“Buckyyyyyy” Steve slurred effectively pulling Bucky out of his thoughts “WERE THE STATE CHAMPS”
“We sure are pal and you’re super duper drunk.”
“Bucky”
“Yes Steven”
“If you don't tell Sam he’ll never talk to you again” Steve said throwing his arm over Bucky’s shoulder
“I know”
“So tell him plus Barnes his sister is super duper scary I don't think I could help you against her” Steve giggled leaning into Bucky more.
“Try to stay right here I’m gonna go get you something to sober you up” Bucky smiled softly sitting Steve in a chair before rushing off to the kitchen.
Bucky had opened and shut almost every cabinet looking for something he could use to help sober Steve up ,but all he was finding was more liquor.
“What does Stark even eat” Bucky sighed shutting yet another cabinet when Rhodey walked in.
“Barnes you know, you really had me fooled” Rhodey said with a sad sigh
“What are you talking about Rhodey” Bucky sighed exasperated he just needed to find something to sober Steve up he didn’t have time for riddles with Rhodey.
“The bet Bucky. I’m talking about the stupid bet you made with fucking Clint. The one I know for a fact you didn’t tell sam about because it would break his fucking heart thats what I’m talking about. And don't even try to deny it the whole school knows about it and Clint made sure of that.”
Bucky felt like the world was spinning underneath him and his chest was caving in and the air was getting thinner. He had so much but so little to say at the same time so all he could say was “What”
“You know exactly what Barnes.. You know before this I thought you were a good person sure you hung around some questionable people but I thought you were good. Clearly I was wrong.” Rhodey chuckled emptily. “The thing is the bet isn’t even the bad thing. You’ve been around Sam long enough you should know he’s a really forgiving guy he wouldn’t have even cared about the bet…. But the lying. He’ll never look at you the same Bucky. Hope it was worth it though.” Rhodey said throwing his cup in the trash and then turning on his heels to leave.