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Their daily routine changed with Steve being back. Bea still got him up in the morning. They fixed breakfast for the tower residents and then Bea went to take care of Steve. If she wasn't busy she was with him. Clint was the first to say something.
"I'm getting the feeling that you are a little jealous of Bea taking care of him." Bucky growled and scrubbed his hands over his face. "I don't know. It's so stupid. I just….. we had a nice routine the last two weeks and then Steve gets himself pulverized by a building and suddenly it's like I don't exist and I love her and I love Steve and I want them to be close but I don't know." Clint passed him another beer. "I remember getting jealous when Nat and Steve started hanging out, I had not had to share Nat and I was so surprised that she and Steve latched onto each other so quickly, so easily. For a while I was worried it might have even been serious. I finally got my head outta my butt and realized that the people I know and love are gonna have a life, besides, Laura helped me work out my frustration. Maybe you need to have someone work things out with you." He nodded and sat back. Maybe he did.
He knew what Clint was hinting at but he didn’t want to go that route. Instead he was hanging out with Bruce playing skyrim. “Sounds like you might need to just talk to her? I mean you are both adults if you feel like you want some more affection from her maybe just spell it out. Although I’m sure Loki would be happy to hear from you.” He let out a sigh. “I don’t know if I want Loki and Bea in the same place. The last thing I need is for Sam’s mom to get caught up in my drama.” Bruce chuckled “I don’t think there will be drama. She might be able to help both of you. Either that or they will both spoil you rotten.” He smiled at the thought. He liked having people to spoil him. They played for a few more hours until he got a text from Nat. “Your mama bear is looking for you……..so is your side chick or whatever you call them.”
He hopped up from the couch “Shit. I gotta go.” He bolted for the door only to find Loki standing in the doorway when he opened it. “Oh hey Loki...how are things?” Loki smiled “Things are well. I figured with halloween approaching I might drop in for a visit with my favorite monster.” He smiled and stepped into the hall. “That so?” Loki nodded “Yes that’s so. Although I was finally able to meet Mrs Beatrice. I can see why you like her, she is quite enjoyable. Why have you not bedded her?” He couldn’t help the burning in his cheeks. “I um.. It’s kinda complicated I really want to but I just don’t want to ruin it?”
“That sounds like more of a question. Has she not offered?” they stepped onto the elevator “Of course she did I mean she’s been sleepin’ in my bed with me for a week now. I just… I don’t know.” Loki grinned mischievously “I am aware I am a hard act to follow if that's what the problem is. Please know I don’t want anything permanent with anyone. I live far too long to get tangled up with another person and I don’t mind sharing.” The elevator door opened and he stepped out into the common area. Steve was sitting in the chair reading and Bea was at the stove.
“There you are. Loki said they would find you.” He smiled “I was hanging with Bruce for a bit. You seemed like you had your hands full.” She turned and placed a hand on her hip. “I only have my hands full when they are wrapped around you isn't that right Loki.” Loki responded with a smirk and made a grab for Bucky’s ass. “Really? I’ve got it coming from both sides now?”
“I’m down with that” Bea cackled. Steve wasn’t quite expecting that response and began to choke on his drink. She came over and handed him a napkin. “Don’t let a little orange juice take you out after all you just went through Sugar Bear.” He wiped his mouth and smiled. “Sorry I just wasn’t prepared for the two of you tag teaming Bucky’s …..frustrations so openly.”
Bea returned to the stove. “Well until he gets properly laid and isn’t as wound as a top you will have to deal with it. Speaking of which-”
“NO.” Steve was trying to move out of the chair he reached for his crutch which Loki had already snatched out of his reach. “Afraid to get into a little dirty talk Captain? Come now we are all adults here.” Loi was now perched in Steve’s Lap a hand placed on his chest. They quickly changed form and he was being stared down by A brunette with bright red lipstick. Steve stiffened and Bucky froze “Off….NOW.” He tossed Loki to the floor and staggered out of the chair leaving the crutch as he limped off.
Loki adjusted themselves “Did I do something wrong? I only acted on what he wanted.” Bucky shook his head. That’s the problem. He’s held a torch for Peg for so long. If He hadn;t gone in the ice I know he would have had a life with her.” Loki was silent for a while. “I should go apologize shouldn’t I?” Bucky grabbed their arm. “No. not empty handed. Peg based emotional issues require this.” He turned to the freezer and dug around pulling out a carton from the back and grabbing a box of cookies from the cabinet. “Butter scotch ice cream and Snicker-doodles, with Strawberry syrup. Now you can go apologize to him.” Loki nodded and marched into the elevator. “I like them, they are feisty.” He smiled and shook his head. “You two might actually kill me.”