Chapter 2
Sam woke up the next morning with a pounding headache and in a different bed. Sam sat up so fast that he nearly puke, he had to grab the side of his head as he felt like the whole world was spinning. He heard the room door open and it was too bright for him to open his eyes, but he heard running footsteps and an arm grabbing him before he falls flat on the floor. Next thing he knew there was a vomit bag in front of his face and he puke out whatever he had inside of him, the person had sat next to him and rubbed his back. Sam just rests on the person’s shoulder, he was too tired to check who it was.
“Thanks.” Sam coughs out.
“Hey no worries.” The familiar voice replied.
“Bucky?” Sam asked as he tries to look up.
“Yeah, it’s me, just rest your head a bit more. I got you a hangover package, some drinks and medication. Jarvis is sending everyone something to eat, he will be here for a while.” Bucky replied as he continues to rub Sam’s back.
They sat there for about 10 mins when there was a soft knock on the room door, Jarvis came in and brought them 2 paper bags filled with food and Jarvis took the vomit bag from Bucky. Jarvis also left a few dry cleanings of Tony in his cupboard before he nods goodbye to Bucky and left the room. Bucky got up and took out a bottle of drink for Sam and took some ibuprofen for him too. Sam smile and took it from him and just gulp everything down. They sat there silently eating what Jarvis had prepared for them. After Sam was done, he laid back in bed, his stomach was full but his head was pounding.
“Hey Bucky. Thank you for today.” Sam sighs as he massaged his head.
“Nah not a problem. You can continue to sleep; I need to head out for a while.” Bucky said as he clears the table.
“Bucky, what happen yesterday?” Sam asked.
“A lot happen but I think you need to sleep more.” Bucky chuckles.
“No, I’m fine, just talk to me.” Sam yawns, Bucky shook his head and chuckles.
“So, this happens.” Bucky clears his throat and sat at the foot of the bed.
Last night was crazy, after Sam chugged down his second glass of Odinson Mead, he felt light headed but he could feel the music in his veins. His head bops to the music, he couldn’t stop smiling as he enjoyed the night. Bucky watched from the corner of his eyes as Sam was slowly letting himself lose. Bucky chuckles as he watched Sam, Natasha who was sitting on his lap, nudges him.
“You think he can handle another glass?” Natasha asked him.
“I bet my money he can at least drink 4 glasses of it.” Clint said as he suddenly appears next to them.
“Where have you been babe?” Natasha asked as she got off from Bucky’s lap and into Clint’s arms.
“Vents?” Clint chuckles as he kissed Natasha lips.
“You should really stay out of my vents, Barton.” Tony said as he smacks the back of Clint’s head.
“Also, Thor, why are you bartending tonight? Isn’t it Jarvis’s turn?” Tony asked as he leans over to grab a beer.
“Yeah, told him to let me tend this for a while.” Thor shrugs.
“Hey Bucks, stop drooling.” Tony nudges Bucky who was looking at Sam.
“I’m not okay. It looks like he has a tattoo too.” Bucky said as he points to Sam’s arm.
“Well, it’s either your soulmate or he likes barcodes too.” Clint said as he too was looking at Sam.
“I’m not being rude but why are you all staring at me?” Sam asked as he suddenly looks up at them.
“We were just wondering, are you new here or something?” Steve shrugs.
“Oh, I moved here after my parents died. I think I go to the same college as all of you.” Sam replied.
“Oh cool, I’m in mechanical engineering, Steve and Bucky are in Civil Engineering. Clint is in Industrial Engineering; Bruce is in Biomedical Engineering. Loki and Natasha are in English major, while Thor is in Nursing major.” Tony replies as he sips his beer.
“I’m an Aerospace Engineering.” Sam replies.
“You know what, enough of chit chat. Let’s hit the dance floor. The music is sick tonight.” Natasha offered as she pulls Clint to the dance floor.
They went to the dance floor; everyone was dancing together. Natasha was grinding against Clint. As Tony and Steve were too busy making out on the dance floor. Which leaves Sam and Bucky standing there awkward.
“We could get back to the bar if you want. By the way I’m Bucky.” Bucky leans into Sam, as he points back to the bar.
“Yeah, sure thing, I think I need another drink. I’m Sam.” Sam said, as he looks back to Bucky. Bucky was so close to him; he could smell Bucky’s cologne mixed with after shave.
As they sat at the bar, both took a glass of Odinson Meads. They just enjoyed each other’s company and sipped their drinks. The drink took effect on Sam’s body, making him feel warm. He rolled up his sleeves, that’s when Bucky nearly chokes on his drink. Sam had really beautiful arms, his veins was popping and it made the tattoo much sexier. The fact that the tattoo looks exactly like Bucky, even with the small initial that Bucky tattooed on his, it was a Snickers bar barcode with his initial under it. Bucky had always believed in soulmates.
One of the reasons why Bucky decided to get that dumb tattoo because he knew if he got it, his soulmate would receive it too. And it was much easier to find his soulmate. Bucky was still discovering himself in high school. Yes, he did sleep around, he enjoys the attention both from boys and girls. He didn’t mind going on his knees or getting blown by anyone. Yes, you would call him a slut or anything, but he knew if he found the one, he would be loyal to them. It’s the hormones he would always say, he never did identify himself, he believes he just like everyone. And with his soulmate next to him, he knew he found the one.
“Hey, you want to get some fresh air?” Sam offered as he turns to Bucky.
“Yeah, sure thing, we could go to the roof top.” Bucky said as he downs his drink and got off his stool.
They walked over to the elevator, where Bucky hits the rooftop button. He keys in the pin and the elevator went up. As they got off their floor, and head out to the roof. Sam sighs as the cold wind hits him, Sam had always loved the cold and his favourite season was always winter. They walked over to the railing, Bucky leans with his back against the railing, as Sam leans forward letting the cold wind hit his face.
“I didn’t expect you could drink 3 glasses of Odinson Meads.” Bucky chuckles.
“Wait, are you telling me it’s humanely impossible?” Sam quirks his eyebrow at Bucky.
“Technically no, it’s pretty strong. The alcohol content is higher than beer and wine. And you had 2 glasses of it, and you’re barely tipsy.” Bucky said.
“I guess the berry taste was a lot stronger, and I don’t drink much because I don’t get drunk easily, but after the third glass, I’m not sober.” Sam chuckles.
“Why does it feel like I’ve met you before?” Bucky asked.
“Yeah, you did, you helped me with my things today.” Sam said.
“Oh no wonder your voice was familiar. Hello neighbour.” Bucky laughs.
“Haha hi.” Sam chuckles
“You know what, let’s ditch this party. Let’s get cheap beers and I bring you to this cool place I like to chill. I bet you haven’t seen some part of New York.” Bucky suggested.
“Sounds like a cool plan, which sober me would be afraid to try, but tipsy me would love to try.” Sam chuckles.
They had gone to the bar and took some beers where Bucky hid inside of his jacket, they went to the basement to get Bucky’s bike only for Jarvis to stop him.
“Don’t forget your helmet sir. We don’t need another trip to the hospital.” Jarvis said as he hands them two helmets and a bag pack.
“And yes, there’s chips and beers in the bag. So, you don’t have to hid it in your jacket, it makes it harder to hide. Also, sir, will you be sleeping over here tonight?” Jarvis continued.
“Come on Jarvs, call me Bucks. Nope, I’m going back to the dorms tomorrow, I have something on in the morning.” Bucky replies as he took the bag and puts in the couple of beer he stole.
“Okay then, I’ll send the care package to your room tomorrow sir, for your friend too?” Jarvis replied.
“Yes please, he’s my neighbour, so just leave it at my room. Also, I didn’t see Loki just now.” Bucky asked.
“Sir Loki had gone back early, Sir Peter picked him up just now.” Jarvis replied.
“Sam, do you mind carrying the bag instead?” Bucky said as he hands Sam the bag, Sam just nods as he struggles with the helmet.
“Here let me.” Bucky said as he helps Sam with the helmet. “Hop on.”
They took the bike and rode to the nearest beach, where Bucky held his hand out for Sam to hold as it was quite dark and Sam still tipsy. They found the perfect spot, as Bucky took out the beers in Sam’s bag only to realise there was a beach mat, Thank you Jarvis. Bucky lays it down and sat on the mat, pulling Sam next to him. Bucky open the beers with his left mechanical arm, that left Sam gaping.
“What the fuck just happened?” Sam said.
“Oh, I have a mechanical arm, I lost my arm in a freaky accident a year ago. Had too much of Odinson Mead and went on a bike ride while drunk, crashed into a car during winter, broke my arm in a few places, they couldn’t save it in time as my arm was nearly severed. So, Tony being my bestfriends, he builds me a new arm and it’s pretty cool. This is like the fifth upgrade, there’s a warmer and the palm actually can be a bottle opener. The fingers could be a lighter or a taser too. I can detach my arm anytime especially when it’s sore.” Bucky explains, as he demonstrates the taser and lighter part with a flick of his fingers.
“That is some cool shit. Like what the actual fuck. I thought I was too drunk.” Sam chuckles as he sips his beer.
“Well, I’m glad you like it, but feel free to run away if you want.” Bucky shrugs.
“Nah I’m going to stay. You’re pretty cool. You have a mechanical arm while I have a Snickers bar barcode on my arm. I wonder what my soulmate was thinking. It’s cute but a Snickers Bar? Is he drunk or something?” Sam chuckles.
“You believe in soulmates?” Bucky asked as he sips his drink.
“I don’t know man; my parents weren’t soulmates but they ended up together and had me and my sister. But I do wonder what my soulmate might be doing?” Sam sighs as he rests on his elbows, letting his legs stretch in front of him.
“Well, your soulmate could also be at the beach sipping cheap beer.” Bucky chuckles as he sips his drink.
They had spent a few hours at the beach when Bucky suggested they went back to their dorm as Bucky had plans in the morning. Their ride back was crazy as Sam kept falling asleep on Bucky’s back. Bucky had to held onto Sam’s arms around his waist as he rides home. Sam was dead asleep when they reached the carpark. Bucky carried Sam on his back as they climbed up the steps, as he walks to Sam’s door, there was white socks on the handle, means Loki was there and he shall not disturb them. Bucky unlocks his room door and he lets Sam sleep in his bed, while he slept in Tony’s bed.
Bucky woke up the next morning to his phone blasting by his side, it was his sister. Bucky got up and grabbed something fresh to wear and heads out to meet his sister for breakfast. As they sat opposite each other in a booth at their regular diner, Becky kicks Bucky’s shin.
“Spill the tea you dumb fuck.” Becky said.
“Fine! I think I found my soulmate.” Bucky chuckles as he rubs his shin.
“Is that why it took you 10 missed calls for you to get up today? You were fucking him or her or whatever? I don’t mind honestly.” Becky shrugs.
“No way, I didn’t fuck him. he was drunk. I met him at a party. And he’s, my neighbour. He’s cute though. He’s sleeping in my room now.” Bucky said.
“A gentleman, I like. You know what let’s finish breakfast fast and you can go back to him fast. And please we should get a hangover package for him.” Becky suggested, Bucky just chuckles and ate his pancakes.
So that’s how he ended up here next to Sam, more like a sleeping Sam. As Bucky was telling him half way, Sam had fallen asleep. Bucky chuckles as he got up and pulled the cover over Sam. He continues to clean up the mess and left a note on the table before he left the room for his part time job as a barista at a Starbucks near campus.
‘Hey I’m off to my job. There’s more juice in the fridge by my bed, and there’s more ibuprofen in my bag, feel free to take it if you need more. Here’s my number, text me when you’re awake. You can just leave the door unlock; I’ll be back past midnight. Take care - B’