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[dysmorphics]

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Why would I have said anything? I know when I'm out of my league. People said that to my face more than enough times.

Besides, your dumb ass would've married me out of pity and I don't think I could've lived with that.

[expedient]

It wouldn't have been out of pity. But not the point.

So if I hadn't come back after the Snap, you would've carried this to your grave? That's cruel.

[dysmorphics]

Sure. That's why you never said anything.

[ She doesn't believe him. ]

Yeah, so? If I said anything while you were in Wakanda you'd have just felt like you owed it to me to be okay with it. I just want you to be happy. Even if it's not with me.

[expedient]

Okay. Maybe I never thought thought about us that way. I don't know. But if you had said something back then, who knows? ( he had all the boyish confidence back then, he likely would've gone into it without much thought. )

You don't think this might be a bad idea? You don't think you deserve better? I am not the same Bucky you knew.

[dysmorphics]

It's okay. It wouldn't have worked out anyway. I was never pretty or interesting enough for that kind of thing.

[ The serum changed all that, but she'd never really come to terms with it. She still feels like a stranger in her own body. ]

Yeah, no shit. You're more interesting. Less shallow. [ Of course she thinks this is a bad idea. Their friendship is at stake here. But she didn't want him to think she thought poorly of him. If anything, he's the one who deserves better than her. ] But really, we don't gotta do this. Just forget I said anything, okay?

[expedient]

Come on. I always thought you were pretty. ( why else would the girls in school bully her so much and didn't some of the boys tug at her ponytail? bucky sure had a grand ol' time pulling her away from the major fights, all kicking and screaming. she was a feisty one. )

Less shallow? Well, yeah. Guess I'm just old. ( he did use to date every skirt in town. )

So. What kind of flowers do you want?

[dysmorphics]

You thought everyone was pretty.

[ She's pretty now, she can say that objectively, but back then she hadn't been pretty enough to date. Or so she believed. ]

Sunflowers.
Wait why are we still doing this?

[expedient]

( what can he say? he's always attracted to a good personality more than anything. everything else is just a bonus. )

Why not? Either way, we're having dinner and a movie. Might as well give this a shot.

( what's the worst that could happen? they both realize it's weird and go back to just being friends? no biggie. it'll be fine. )

[dysmorphics]

Promise you'll just laugh it off if it doesn't work out? You're not gonna be weird?

[ Though how much different is it going to be? They hang out all the time. Just without any kissing. ]

1/3

[expedient]

What are you talking about? I never get weird.

2/3

[expedient]

🍆

3/3

[expedient]

Sorry. My finger slipped. Meant to send you a 🥒. Like, you know, I'm cool as a cucumber?

[dysmorphics]

[ Oh God of course he's going to be insufferable about this. ]

Sure you did. And that doesn't mean what you think it means, old man.

[expedient]

Oh, come on. Obviously I know. It's a functional tool. Kids these days need to be reminded to eat their fruits and vegetables.

[dysmorphics]

Oh, yeah. Like 🍑

[ What? He started it! ]

[expedient]

Mm. What's not to love about a perfectly ripe and juicy peach?
So tasty.

[dysmorphics]

[ She hates that she can't tell if he's shitting her or if he truly doesn't know. She'll assume he's shitting her.

Naturally, she doesn't back down. ]

🍈🍈 too. 🤤

[expedient]

Is that what I'll be having for dessert tomorrow?

[dysmorphics]

If you want.

[ Oh hey maybe her sexy lingerie will finally see some action. Or not. If he literally just wants to have melons for dessert. ]

You picking me up or are we meeting somewhere?

[expedient]

Of course I'll pick you up. I'll ring the doorbell and everything. I'll be there on time too.

[dysmorphics]

Wow. Showing them how it's done, huh? The little boys on Tinder could never.

[expedient]

Impressed already?
Don't make it too easy for me, Rogers.

[dysmorphics]

Oh, no. I'm just holding you to the standard you set for yourself. Don't disappoint me now.

[expedient]

Oh, come on. When have I ever kept you waiting?

( he's always been on time. he's disciplined like that. )

[dysmorphics]

I dunno, you could've asked me out in 1941.

[ She just had to. Might as well capitalize on the embarrassment of her confession. ]