“Future congressman James Buchanan Barnes. He’s taller in real life, nice smile too, good amount of teeth, great posture…” “He’s a 110 years old.” “I can work with that.” Sam and Ruth were talking about Bucky. You knew that because Bucky had just paid Sam a visit in the hospital, who was watching Joaquin’s surgery. And because you were one of Barnes’ campaign advisors, you had accompanied him. He was in the bathroom while you were able to listen to Sam’s and Ruth’s conversation without them realizing. And for some reason, it irritated you. But you didn’t have more time to think about it, because Barnes just stepped back into the hallway.

“She likes you.” You blurted out. Your expression changed into a confused one because you certainly didn’t plan on saying that. Bucky turned his head to you, equally confused. “Who?” He asked, furrowing his brows. You chuckled awkwardly and shook your head. You tried to come up with a way to change the topic again, but Bucky’s steel blue eyes were still looking at you questioning. You sighed defeated. “Ruth Bat-Seraph.” The confused expression on Bucky’s face changed into an amused one. “Is that so?”