Chapter 1
Sam Wilson was always the quiet kid in school, ever since he lost both his parents, he had to move in with his Aunt in New York. As he sat in the passenger seat, looking out the window at the tall skyscraper came into view, the air stink of gasoline and cheap food. Everyone was either on their phone or busy chattering with their companion. He turns to the back, watching as his younger sister sleeping in her seat, holding onto her teddy bear that his dad bought for her before they both died in a fire. He turns to the front, as he watches as people walked around, he held his arms closer to him. he had a bandage on as he suffered a burn while saving his sister, but under the bandage was a barcode tattoo that suddenly appeared one morning.
Sam didn’t believe in soulmate mark, as not everyone will receive it. His dad had his soulmate mark on his arm, but his mum didn’t have it. But they were happily married and had two beautiful children. And they even died in each other’s arms. Sam believed his soulmate mark was a mistake, because when he first got his, he had rushed to Target and actually used the barcode scanner and found out he was a Snicker bar, he barely cost a dollar. He felt disgusted looking at it every day, praying that it would disappear one day.
Few months prior to the fire, at a food court in New York City.
“Yo! You’re dumb honestly!” Tony chuckles as he slaps Bucky shoulders.
“Well, that’s not the dumbest thing he has ever done.” Clint laughs.
“I told you, never dare Nat, and here you have a dumb ass tattoo on your arm.” Steve wheezed.
“Well at least she let me choose my favourite chocolate bar.” Bucky sighs as he looks at his arm, he had tattooed a Snickers bar barcode on his right arm.
“Told you I could score better than you in science.” Natasha laughs.
“Sometimes I forgot that we’re all high school teenagers, who are either dumb, high or horny.” Bruce shook his head.
“Chill Brucie bear, well at least Thor got a tattoo of your initial in his forearm.” Clint said as he slings an arm over Bruce’s shoulders.
“Yes Bruce, it’s the time of our life where we make stupid decisions.” Loki said as he looks up from his phone.
“By stupid, I hope that’s Peter you’re talking to.” Tony clears his throat.
“Believe me Stark, I have never fallen for anyone else other than your baby cousin alright.” Loki chuckles.
“Also, Peter said he’s going to college with us.” Loki smiles as he looks back at his phone.
“How the hell the kid could start college with us? I mean isn’t he like 16?” Clint asks as he looks over at Loki.
“He’s part Stark okay, we’re genius.” Tony chuckles.
“Yeah, you’re a fucking genius that you willing to finish high school for Steve. Like you could skip a few years and straight into College, you got scholarships bro.” Bucky asked as he sips his drink.
“Well, it’s a crazy little thing called love okay.” Steve said as he threw a fry at Bucky.
“I will never understand love.” Bucky chuckles as he shook his head.
“And that’s why you’re still single and fucking around with half of my cheer squad.” Natasha said as she throws a straw over at Bucky.
“Well, nobody can resist Bucky Barnes.” Bucky said proudly.
It’s a cold September morning when Sam moved into his College dorm, he was carrying a few boxes up the steps when he bumps into someone, nearly toppled over when the guy grabs his arm and stabilizes himself.
“Hey you okay dude?” The guy asked, as the boxes were stacked up high, he could barely see the guy.
“Yeah, lost my footing. Thanks.” Sam said as he shifted his weight.
“No worries, let me help you. It must be your moving in day. Where’s your room?” The guy asked.
“Oh thanks, it’s room 2005.” Sam said.
“Cool, you’re my neighbour then, I’m in room 2006. Your roommate is already in, he’s a school mate of mine.” The guy said as he continued up the steps.
“Sammy! You left your bag!” Sam’s aunt called out at the bottom of the steps.
“You go on ahead and take it, I’ll drop it in your room. Peter is inside anyways.” The guy said as he was already at the top of the steps.
As Sam steps into his room, there were two guys cuddling asleep in bed. He looked confused but he just drops his bag on his bed. As he unpacks his stuff, feeling thankful that he didn’t drop his boxes just now, he had a few fragile things in the box, like photos of his family, his science project. One of the boys had gotten up from his bed and stood next to Sam.
“I’m sorry, I’m supposed to introduce myself to you. Was busy watching a movie with Peter, helping him settle himself, and we end up asleep” The guy said.
“I’m Loki, Loki Odinson. James came in just now; he had dropped some of your boxes.” Loki said as he offered a handshake.
“I’m Sam, Sam Wilson. Oh, the guy just now, could you tell him thanks. Was hoping to say to him personally but had some delay with my aunt saying goodbye.” Sam chuckles as he shook Loki’s hand.
“I’ll send him your thanks. I know this is a bit awkward right now to ask for a favour, could I leave my number with you, just in case Peter gets up in the middle of the night. He hasn’t been adjusting well to life away from his family, especially when he had been growing up with his aunt, and his uncle had been killed recently. My boyfriend here might have PTSD, so if he has nightmares or anything, could you give me a ring, I will run here straight. Or you could go next door, Tony Stark is his cousin, he could help him with it.” Loki said as he looks over at the sleeping Peter.
“Hey, no worries, I understand how he might feel. I have PTSD too, my parents died in a fire last summer. Sure thing, anything I’ll give you a call okay.” Sam said as he hands Loki his phone.
“Alright thanks Sam, I owe you one. There will be an off-campus party later, I could text you the address, if you want to. Peter is not a legal age to drink so he might be sleeping. Also are you okay if I drop by once or twice a day?” Loki said as he keyed in his number then hands the phone back.
“Yeah, I would love to get a drink, and it’s okay if you want to drop by anytime. As long as if you’re doing anything physical, could you leave a sock on the door.” Sam chuckles.
It was 8 pm when Sam woke up from his nap, as he turns to his side, he realised Peter was awake and he was at his study table on his laptop. Peter didn’t realise Sam was awake, as he bops his head to the music as he type away on his laptop, it took him 10 mins to realise Sam had been staring at him.
“Jesus!” Peter said as he took off his headphones. “Did I wake you up?”
“Nah it’s Sam. And no, you did not.” Sam chuckles as he sat up.
“I’m Peter, Peter Parker. Mechanical Engineering major.” Peter said as he smiles to Sam.
“I’m Sam, Sam Wilson. Aerospace engineering major.” Sam replies.
“Anyways your boyfriend said you had PTSD, I just want to say, I understand what you had to go through, and if you need anyone to talk to, I’m here. I’m just laying that on the table. I don’t want you to feel like you’re walking on eggshells with me okay. Just tell me if anything makes you uncomfortable or you had a bad day okay.” Sam said as he took off his shirt and puts on a new one.
“Thanks Sam, I’m honestly lucky that Loki told you, I was afraid to tell others. I was scared people would make fun of me or something. Plus, I’m at least 2 or 3 years younger than you, so it must be awkward for you. Oh, and where are you going?” Peter asked as he turns to Sam.
“I’m heading off to a party that your boyfriend told me about. You have the room to yourself alright. I told Loki also if he’s in the room and you both don’t want any disturbance, please hang a white sock outside the door. I will give you the privacy needed.” Sam chuckles.
“Alright have fun! But if you need someone to pick you up, take my number. Just give me a call if you need anything.” Peter said as he hands his phone to Sam for him to give his number too.
“Alright sure thing. See you in a few hours alright.” Sam said as he dials his number in Peter’s phone.
As Sam walks over the address that Loki send him, it looks like Stark Tower. He looks over at the long line and the bouncer at the foot of the building, he could risk it and get thrown out or maybe they let him in. As he walks over to the bouncer and about to clear his throat, there was a hand on his shoulder.
“Sam! You came! He’s with me guys.” Loki said as he greets Sam.
“Thank god it’s you, I was scared they wouldn’t let me in, there must be a guest list or something.” Sam sighs.
“Chill, you’re Peter’s roommate, so that makes you a friend of mine. Plus, your name is already on the list okay. Let’s just enjoy the night, the parties Tony throws are just crazy!” Loki chuckles.
“Tony as in Tony Stark? Isn’t he like my neighbour?” Sam asked as they stepped into the elevator.
“Yeah, but most of the time he’s in the tower. Well first year are supposed to stay in campus, when you’re a Stark, you have your ways. Plus, he’s mostly in the lab, he’s smart and all. I don’t even know why Steve would date him.” Loki chuckles.
Before they could continue their conversation, they had reached the penthouse. Sam could feel the music thumping in his ears, the smell of alcohol hits him with the mixture of different perfume. He could throw up without even getting drunk. Loki pulls him to the bar where they had different beers, liquor, spirits and wines. There were rows of shots ready for anyone.
“Ah you must be Sam. I’m Thor, Loki’s brother. He told me about a guy he met who was Peter’s roommate. Tell me what you feel like drinking?” Thor said as Sam took a seat by the bar.
“Hi there, anything to calm my nerves. The smell of different perfume is making me sick.” Sam said.
“Sure thing, you look like the kind that can hold his alcohol well. Also hold on.” Thor said as he pressed a button under the counter. Next thing Sam knew, the horrible smell disappear, Sam looks over at Thor, clearly confused.
“You must be new to this Stark technology. Tony made this cool thing where with a touch of a button, it neutralizes the smell. Tony hated the smell of cheap and strong perfume whenever he had parties, so he and Peter made this thing.” Thor chuckles as he hands Sam a drink.
“Thanks. Ok wow what is this?” Sam said as he sips his drink, enjoying the burst of taste in his mouth.
“Well, that’s our famous Odinson Meade.” Loki said as Thor slides him a glass of it.
“Wait, you’re telling me, you both are the sons of Odin. The famous brewery. Like I heard of this famous brewery, but I never had a chance to try it.” Sam said with excitement in his eyes.
“A pleasure to meet you.” Loki chuckles as he clinks their glasses.
“Odinson Meade? I want one!” a stranger appeared next to Loki.
“Rogers. Stark will kill me if I give you this strong drink.” Thor laughs.
“Come on, I only had it twice. Plus, Tony wouldn’t know.” Steve whines.
“Tony would always know okay. The second time you had it, you were so horny you didn’t leave Tony’s room for 3 days.” A familiar voice said, as he slaps the back of Steve’s head.
“Come on Bucks! Just a sip.” Steve pouts at him.
“Hey new guy, keep your glass close to yourself. And Steven Grant Rogers, even if Bucky gave you a sip, I would hang you both outside the window. I’m warning you.” A red-haired girl said as she points a finger at Steve, giving him a warning.
“Chill baby girl, I won’t risk it okay. Thor get our prettiest Natasha over here her usual.” Bucky said, as he rests his hands on top of Natasha shoulders and kissing her forehead.
“Here you go, our prettiest lady. And here Sam, another round.” Thor said as he slides Natasha her drink, and slides Sam his.
“Be careful, the second one is always stronger than the first one.” Bucky warns Sam as Sam chugs down the drink, Bucky couldn’t help but smile, he always likes it when a guy can hold his alcohol well.