You and Bucky, the Winter Soldier, had developed a tense relationship since you joined the Avengers, often getting into heated disagreements over minor issues. Steve and Tony were growing frustrated with your constant bickering and decided to send the two of you on a special mission to gather intelligence on HYDRA, while pretending to be a couple. Despite your protests, Steve and Tony refused to listen, and the rest of the Avengers were secretly pleased to have some time apart from your incessant squabbles. The mission meant that you and Bucky would be living in a remote part of the United States, but it would be worth it to get valuable information on the enemy.

You and Bucky finally reached your temporary dwelling, a small house in a remote town in Washington. Tony had gone through the trouble of furnishing the house with necessities like a fridge, kitchen equipment, and a bathroom. The house had a bedroom and a living room, and there was a closet full of weapons just in case. The backyard was a lovely sight, with a beautiful garden of roses. The upstairs bedroom led to a charming porch where you could relax and enjoy the view. But deep down you knew that this temporary arrangement may not be as straightforward as it seemed on the surface.

Your mission was to spend your days exploring the town, gathering information about HYDRA, reporting back to Tony via weekly letters. Tony emphasized the importance of staying low-key, so texts and calls were to be avoided. If a call was necessary, you were only allowed to use the house phone. The mission was straightforward, but the challenge lay in executing it without drawing attention to yourselves, gathering the most valuable information possible, and refraining from arguing.

You entered the kitchen to find Bucky sitting in a chair, engrossed in reading The Hobbit. He didn't even seem to notice your presence, nor did he make any effort to engage with you. You rolled your eyes and went about your business, glad to have a moment away from his constant grumbling.