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Brought To Light

I think I missed the @flashfictionfridayofficial deadline by about 45 minutes, for this week’s prompt: [#FFF97 Cleansing of the Soul] but at least this filled another square on my @winterhawkbingo card - O4 - Asexuality. See below the ficlet for bingo tags.

Marvel/MCU Fandom — General Rating - Pairing: Clint Barton/Bucky Barnes

Clint’s heart was pounding in his chest. He couldn’t believe he’d actually had the guts to ask Bucky out, much less that Bucky had actually said yes. Sure, they had plenty of friends in common, and had been hanging out for months, their friendship gradually developing after hours spent together on the firing range and sharing pizza while playing Netflix roulette at either his place or the condo Bucky shared with his childhood buddy, Steve.

But this night was taking things to another level -- walking hand in hand back to Clint’s apartment after sharing a meal at the diner down the street. Bucky had shamelessly stolen fries off of his plate, and Clint in turn stuck a second straw in Bucky’s malt, slurping up the last two inches in the glass. It wasn’t anything they hadn’t done before, not really -- but knowing that they were on a date added an extra element of anticipation.

When they paused in front of Clint’s building, he screwed up his courage again asked, “Do you want to come in? I think I have most of a six-pack in the fridge.”

“Yeah, I’d like that.”

They sat down next to one another on a couch that had seen better days. Clint took a nervous swig of his beer while Bucky picked at the label of his bottle.

“I like you, Clint, I really do...” Bucky trailed off and Clint’s heart sank.

“But you don’t like-like me. It’s okay. I’ve heard it before.” Clint kept his voice light, like it was no big deal, even though it kind of was.

“That’s not what I mean, champ. Not at all.” With an unexpectedly serious look, Bucky set his bottle down, taking Clint’s free hand in both of his. “Before we go any further with all this, I need to tell you something important.”

A dozen different possibilities tumbled through Clint’s mind, but he did his best to keep from jumping to conclusions. He put his beer down and gave Bucky his full attention. “Go on.”

Bucky swallowed hard. “If you’re looking for a good time in bed, I ain’t that guy.”

A part of Clint was disappointed; he could admit that. But physical attraction was only part of what had made him fall for the man who was trusting him enough to bare his soul. “Okay.”

Bucky eyed him suspiciously. “What? That’s it?”

“Yes? I mean, sure, I think you’re hot and would totally be up for getting naked and sweaty with you, but if that’s not something you’re into, I get it.”

“You don’t want to know why?” Bucky’s flabbergasted expression would have been funny in any other situation.

“If you want to tell me, I’ll listen. But you don’t owe me an explanation.”

Bucky shook his head, one corner of his lips quirking up even as his eyes went a little shiny. “You really are too goddammed good to be true, sweetheart.”

Clint felt his cheeks redden at both the compliment and the pet name. “Nah. I just know how much it sucks to have to justify yourself over and over. Been there, done that - got the rainbow flag t-shirt.”

Bucky snickered a little, making a warm feeling spread through Clint’s chest. “I want you to be comfortable around me, Buck. If I ask for too much, let me know. Your friendship means too much for me to let my dick fuck this up.”

“Well, that is what they’re designed for,” Bucky joked. He then tilted his head, and with a touch of a smirk, added, “What were you thinkin’ of askin’ for?” The question felt like both an invitation and a challenge.

“How do you feel about a kiss or two?”

“Pretty damn good, actually.” Bucky leaned in and murmured, “Especially with a handsome fella like you.”

Brought to Light by PoliZ

Rating: General

Square: O4 - Asexuality

Summary: After their first full date, Clint learns something important about Bucky.

Warnings/Major Tags : fluff, self-outing, asexuality

Link: https://polizwrites.tumblr.com/post/649297384027897856/brought-to-light

Word Count: 633

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