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Clinton Barton was a great boyfriend. He was supportive, flexible and honest, and his relationship with Bucky Barnes was the product of a lot of hard work and compromise. It was why he allowed the man to drag him to Avenger game night every month.
Unfortunately, Steve always insisted on the worst games, and Bucky, being Steve’s friend, usually agreed. It is why the group played Monopoly more than any other game despite it always causing fights and being the literal worst.
When Steve pulled it down earlier, Clint decided enough was enough. He vowed to himself that he would not allow anyone else to be held hostage by this game.
3 hours later
“You lying, cheating, piece of shit!” Bucky Barnes shouted as he tossed his properties.
“Oh yeah? You’re the idiot who thinks you can get away with everything you do. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!” Sam shouted.
“I’m leaving, and I’M TAKING CLINT WITH ME,” Bucky said before yanking him to his feet. "Come on, Clint."
After picking up the monopoly board and the scattered pieces, Steve said, “I think we’re gonna stop playing now.”
Clint smiled as Bucky dragged him to the elevator doors. It may have taken him three hours of cheating, instigating fights and stoking mistrust, but finally, it was over. He was surprised that Monopoly had lasted so long. It would only be the second game banned, but Clint already had plans for Pictionary.