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“Yeah, I know Nat,” he sighed. “Yeah. I know it’s been a year. It doesn’t mean I’m excited to see him. I don’t even know if we’re on speaking terms.”
Nat looked at the figure behind him.
“What are you staring at?” Clint wondered aloud.
Bucky stared back. “Yeah Nat, what are you staring at?”
“Oh shit, what th-.”
“Hello Bucky.” Natasha smirked. “How was the mission?”
“Oh. Well, everything went better than expected. Sam got a clipped wing, a few bruises here and there, but otherwise we’re good.”
“Awesome. I got to file some paperwork and stuff. I’ll leave you alone. Later boys.”
Clint and Bucky waved quick goodbyes to Nat.
“Bucky.” Clint signed, not wanting to talk.
“Hey Clint….” There was a moment of unstable silence. “How have you been?”
“You’re really asking?”
Bucky nodded.
“Better than you from the looks of it.”
Bucky laughed. “Yeah well that’s what you get when you’re trapped with your boy-”
“Too soon Bucky, way too soon.” Clint said as he took a step toward the door. Bucky stuck out his arm, blocking Clint from exiting.
“Clint, it’s been a year.”
“Yes I know.”
“When will you get over it man? Yes we dated. We aren’t together anymore. We-.”
“I just didn’t expect you back so soon.”
“So what? I just don’t come back to the tower?”
“I’m not saying t-”
“You want me stay away from you? File a restraining order. I deserve to be here just as much as you.”
“I’m not saying you don’t. I just-”
“You ‘just’ what Clint?”
“Nothing.” He sighed. “It’s not important, I’m not important.” Another sigh, “Later, Bucky.”
“No, you don’t get to leave.”
“Yes I do. Wanna know why?” There was no response. He walked up to Bucky and whispered into his ear, “Because, you left first.”
Clint left, and Bucky stayed. Their cycle continued.