WORD COUNT: 2302 WARNINGS FOR THE SERIES: THIS IS AN AU; unplanned pregnancy, language, angst, fluff, sexual content, medical descriptions/procedures, emotional crap, more warning may come as the series progresses.
Bucky was sitting at the kitchen counter, a bowl of cereal before him that he intermittently took bites from as he scrolled through his phone. A soft knock sounded at the door before it opened, and Bucky’s face broke into a smile when Steve walked in.
“Hey, Daddy.”
Steve rolled his eyes, setting his bag beside the door.
“Is she up?”
Bucky shook his head.
“Not yet. Any minute now.”
Steve nodded, pulling the bouquet of flowers from behind his back. Bucky took in a breath, mouth dropping open.
“They’re lovely! But darling, I didn’t get you anything.” “You’re so hilarious, you know that? You should quit your job and become a comedian. Oh, wait.”
Bucky narrowed his eyes before flipping Steve the bird.
“I’ll have you know that I’ve got a job this very afternoon.” “Clothed or unclothed?” “That was one time. Are you ever going to let it go?” “Nope.”
Bucky rolled his eyes and Steve put his hands on his hips. He lifted a hand to scratch at the back of his head and looked at his friend.
“Are the flowers too much?” “For a Friday morning? I’m not really the one to ask.”
Surprise! I just couldn’t wait any longer, so I’m posting this one ahead of schedule. (LOL @ me, trying to use a schedule.)
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Here is my entry for @captain-s-rogers Marvel/Friends Challenge! I chose episode 2 from season 8, “The One With the Red Sweater.” The goal was to use Marvel characters and change one thing, and I think I managed to accomplish that. (Well, kind of. It’s not EXACTLY like the show, but I think it still works.) WORD COUNT: 3618 WARNINGS FOR THE SERIES: THIS IS AN AU; unplanned pregnancy, language, angst, fluff, sexual content, emotional crap
Christine sat at the kitchen table, a mug of steaming coffee in her hand. Pepper stood at the sink, holding her own mug, and they both looked to the door as it opened. Bucky sauntered in, dropping his keys in his pocket, walking to the table and grabbing hold of the back of the chair across from Christine.
“I did it.”
Christine raised her eyebrows and Pepper lifted her mug closer to her face. Bucky glanced from one to the other, then spoke again.
“‘Did what,’ you may ask? I called the stripper. And guess the fuck what?”
Neither woman said a word and Bucky pulled the chair back, walking and sitting in it.
“That test ain’t hers. Which means I can breathe a sigh of relief, but I can also never go around strippers ever again!” “Oh, like you haven’t slept your way through NYC’s strippers anyway.”
Bucky pointed at Christine, who rolled her eyes and sipped her coffee. Pepper tilted her head to the side.
“Did you really think she was pregnant like ten minutes after you guys did it?” “I don’t know how those things work!”
Christine shook her head.
“Didn’t you pay attention in biology class?” “I slept through biology class. The kid behind me would kick my desk if I started to snore. Steve did my homework and I bullshitted my way through the tests.”
Pepper rolled her eyes and sighed.
“Well, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that the Barnes name will not be carried on, at least for now.” “Not that we know of, anyway.” “You hush your mouth.”
SUMMARY: You and Steve have been close friends for most of your adult lives. Leading up to the wedding of two of your friends—one being your sister—combined with Steve breaking up with his longtime girlfriend, you and Steve give in to the loneliness and have a one night stand, one that ends with consequences you never saw coming. You’re determined to stay friends, but as the months pass, both you and Steve come to realize what’s been lying in wait all along.
WORD COUNT: 3056 WARNINGS FOR THE SERIES: THIS IS AN AU; unplanned pregnancy, language, angst, fluff, sexual content, emotional crap CAST: Y/N Potts, Steve Rogers, Pepper Potts, Tony Stark, Bucky Barnes, Christine Palmer
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a conglomeration of the MCU and Friends season 8. Some things may be recognizable, as I’m pulling some ideas from the series.
Masterlist (Coming soon!)
The One With A Secret
“You may kiss the bride.”
Laughter filled the room as Tony threw his fist into the air, wrapping his other arm around Pepper and twirling her around, dipping her and kissing her deeply. You couldn’t stop the tears, but there was a big smile on your face. You glanced over your shoulder, smiling wider when you saw Christine yelling and clapping behind you. You glanced across the aisle and laughed when you saw Bucky with his hands in the air, and Steve laughing beside him.
Tony stood your sister upright again, and you handed her bouquet back. She winked at you, then hurried down the aisle with her new husband. You gave a happy sigh, watching Christine walk down the steps to where Bucky took her arm, following in the direction Tony and Pepper had just gone. You picked up your dress with one hand so you wouldn’t step on it as you made your way down the stairs, where Steve was waiting for you. Best man and the maid of honor always stuck together. He took your hand and helped you down the bottom steps, then looped your arm through his.
“You look gorgeous, by the way.”
You smiled, speaking through your teeth to him as the two of you made your way down the aisle.
“You clean up nice too, buddy.”
He flashed you a dazzling smile and chuckled, a deep sound that filled you with warmth, and you both let out a relieved sigh when you stepped into the little room where the rest of your friends were waiting.
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