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The Avengers tower seemed quiet today, well aside from Tony's constant fuzz with his gadgets. You are in your lab, examining something that Tony had asked you to see through. You've known Tony for as long as you can remember. You've watched him grow out of his playboy antics and become this superhero that everyone knows by now. This small family (you, Pepper, and Tony) then grew big when he and Natasha had introduced you to the other Avengers and became their personal doctor and technician. You've established a good friendship with all of them, especially with Wanda and Natasha.
"Miss (Y/N), Mr. Stark is requesting for your presence in the lounge." FRIDAY, Tony's new female AI assistant, said.
You removed your lab goggles and placed hem in your lab coat's pocket. "Thank you, FRIDAY. Tell him I'll be there soon." you said and fixed your glasses and headed to the lounge where Tony and the rest of the Avengers are. When you got there, everyone was gathering around Natasha, Steve, and Sam.
"Oh hey, you're back." You beamed and walked towards them, giving them warm, welcome back hugs. When you reached Steve, you saw someone standing behind him.
The guy had shoulder-length brown hair, and had a slight stubble on his facial features. His eyes were blue and held a piercing and assertive look. His body is built and three inches taller than you, like Steve.
"Who's the guy?" You asked when you pulled back from Steve. The stranger turned his gaze at you and you gazed back. Somehow, he looked familiar.
Steve walked to the guy's side and placed a hand on his shoulder. "His name is James Buchanan Barnes. You can call him 'Bucky'." he introduced.
Oh so that's why he looked familiar. You've seen him on the news. The Winter Soldier was once his so-called name. Steve has also told you stories of him and his best friend, Bucky, when he was still living a much simpler life. Your eyes trailed down to his left arm which was covered with the sleeve of the jacket he was wearing. You could see his metal fingers peeking out of the hem of his sleeve.
"....and (Y/N)." Steve's voice brought you out of your thoughts. You looked at him, slightly startled, then looked at Bucky. Steve must have been introducing everybody to Bucky while you were busy in your thoughts. You mentally shook your head and held out a hand.
"Nice to meet you." You said, expecting Bucky to shake it.
Bucky looked at you, then to your hand. He narrowed his eyes at it. You tried to read his expression, but it was blank so you had no idea what he was thinking of. You heard someone cough from behind which made the air thicken in awkwardness. You pulled your hand back and felt your cheeks turn pink. You glanced at Steve, who gave you an apologetic look. You cleared your throat and held your head high, not showing any sign of bashfulness. You joined Wanda's side and she rubbed your back, comfortingly.