A Bistro owner is witness to Bucky Barnes bad dates. Warnings: Bit of a slow burn. Language. Fluff with a little angst. Mentions of End Game events. Self-doubt. Mentions of violence. Mild blood and wound care. A/N: This was a Writing Challenge Prompt: If you don't give me caffeine right now, I cannot guarantee your safety. / please just take your clothes off and shut up.

A Bucky Barnes Story: The first time was an accident. The second time was coincidence. The third time is just unlucky. The fourth time is getting out of hand and the fifth may or may not be with intent. **Alludes to Infinity War and the Snap as this takes place afterwards. So please, if you haven't seen the movie, please do.

Following the life of Bucky and Ana after Delicate Stages. (do not read unless you've read Delicate Stages first) Life in Wakanda is filled with love, laughs, some tears, all emotions, lazy days, goats, hot springs, a soul connection, and something dark that looms over Bucky and Ana's domestic bliss...

Bucky Barnes agrees to participate in Deprogramming Sessions. What he gets is not anything like he expected. Bucky is seriously considering going back on his decision, and his feet shift towards the exit of their own accord. The thing is, as easy as it would be to just leave, to slip into the shadows, he does not want to run anymore. He is tired of it.