Title: long lost loves
Squares Filled:
E2 - Mafia AU for @warmachinebingo
B3 - Warm & Fuzzy Feelings for @ironhusbandsbingo
Rating: Teen
Pairing(s): Rhodey/Carol, Bucky/Tony, Rhodey & Tony & Carol, Rhodey & Tony, Tony & Carol
Warning(s)/Trigger(s): Mention of Injuries, Reunited Platonic Soulmates
Word Count: 779
Summary: After Sharon delivers the news that Bucky’s new boyfriend had gotten injured to Rhodey and Carol, the two newlyweds return back to the Avengers mansion only to find their long lost best friend.
Note: This fill is a part of my ‘bite with a bullet’ au. This particular scene happens a week or so after THIS bingo fill that I did for Bucky Barnes Bingo.
Carol groans into the side of Rhodey’s neck. “I don’t wanna go back home.”
Rhodey chuckles and brushes his fingers through her blonde hair. “Me either,” he admits.
The two of them had just finished up their two month long honeymoon in St. Lucia. Originally, they were only planning on staying a week, but Bucky had insisted they stay longer. Bucky had said to think of it as a wedding and as a thank you (for all the hard work that they have done for the Avengers) gift from him. The couple obviously didn’t refuse, but after spending so long in another country and not having to think about the business left the couple spoiled.
However, after Sharon had delivered the news that Bucky’s new boyfriend had gotten injured from their rival mob, HYDRA, the two immediately were curious to who Bucky’s boyfriend was. During the ten years that Carol and Rhodey had been friends and worked for Bucky, Bucky had only dated one person. Though, it was immediately revealed that the person was merely a mole for HYDRA. After that, Bucky guarded his heart, only having meaningless flings here and there.
“What do you think Bucky’s boyfriend is like?” he asks.
Carol shrugs. “I dunno, probably just another fling.”
Carol looks in disbelief at her husband, “You don’t?”
Rhodey shakes his head. “You didn’t hear Sharon over the phone. She sounded like she really cares for this guy. Hell, I swear I could hear Natasha sharpening her knives in the background.”
Carol purses her lips in thought. “Guess we just have to wait and see,” she sighs before resting her head on his shoulder.
Rhodey raises the back of Carol’s hand to kiss. “I guess so.”
“What if they don’t like me?” Tony nervously asks his boyfriend.
It’s been about a week since Tony came home with a gunshot wound to his side. Helen and Bruce had ordered he stay on bedrest till his side could heal up more—but to be perfectly honest, Bucky probably would put Tony on bedrest even if it was a flesh wound.
At first, Tony didn’t mind being on bedrest. He enjoyed the surge of protectiveness that radiated off of the Avengers, well mostly Bucky. But now, Tony was starting to get a bit antsy. He missed work, missed seeing all the different dogs that people would bring in. But most of all, Tony missed being able to see his pseudo children—Harley, Peter, and Riri—and best friend, Janet. (It was hard not to tell them the truth about why he was taking leave—he had lied and said he was going on vacation to Italy.)
And it didn’t help Tony’s anxiety that he was going to finally be meeting the last two members of the Avengers.
Bucky reaches over and gives Tony’s hand a comforting squeeze. “They’ll love you, babydoll. I just know it.”
The couple heard a knock before Sharon entered. “The newlyweds are back, boss.”
Bucky nods his head at Sharon and dismisses her. He turns back and gives Tony a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry.”
Carol and Rhodey greeted their friends with a wave. They would’ve stopped and chatted with them, but they had direct orders to meet with Bucky and his boyfriend the moment they got back.
The two were expecting it to be a quick meet and greet, and getting orders from Bucky. They definitely weren’t expecting to be greeted with an old friend.
“Tony?” Rhodey softly asked the moment he stepped into the room, his eyes showing pure disbelief, not trusting what his eyes were showing him.
Carol, on the other hand, had gasped and immediately padded over to where Tony was laying. She reached her hand out, wanting to touch the man, before quickly putting back down to her side. Just like her husband, Carol couldn’t believe what she was seeing. “Tony? Is that really you?”
“Honey Bear? Care Bear?” Tony’s eyes were filled with tears. He hesitantly opened his arms for a hug. “Careful, though, I still hurt a bit.”
At the nicknames, Rhodey and Carol let out a small sob. Once Tony signaled for them to come in for a hug, they didn’t hesitate.
Bucky, who stepped to the side during the whole interaction was confused as hell. He didn’t know that the three knew each other. Bucky had wanted to question what their history was, but considering the emotions that came from the three of them, he figured he could save his questions for later and let them reunite.
Bucky took one last glance at the trio, a soft smile on his face, and shut the door quietly.