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„Guys! I really thought we got through this!”
Steve sighed as he stood between his two best friends who were glaring at each other like they wanted to rip each others guts out. What they probably really wanted to do.
“He started it!”
“Yeah. Now it's me again.” Sam turned away and went to the door. “Just do whatever you want.”
He disappeared and Steve looked at Bucky who just shrugged.
“Can't you guys just get along?” Steve sat down on the couch. “I have to go on a mission with Tony, so I won't be here a few days. Could you please not kill Sam?”
Bucky sat down next to his friend.
“Can't I come with you? I don't want to be here alone with that guy.” Steve smiled faintly.
“You're still in rehabilitation, Buck. I'd love to take you with me... but I can't.”
Bucky bit his lower lip and nodded while looking at the floor. Of course the other Avengers didn't trust him.
“And why are you not taking Bird Boy with you? Isn't that a mission for all of you?”
Now it was Steve's turn to hesitate.
“Well.” he began and searched for the right words. “Tony and I, well mostly Tony thinks, it would be better if you're not alone.”
He looked at Bucky who looked up.
“You don't trust me?”
The hurt in Bucky's eyes nearly broke Steve's heart.
“Buck...” He didn't know what to say and dropped his gaze.
Bucky stood up and walked towards the door. “I can't promise I won't kill him, but I'll try.”
He left and Steve stood up. He had to tell Sam about it and he just hoped that the Falcon would be okay with it.