[For real. This is the fourth to last chapter. I am afraid. Would anyone read a pt. 3..?]

You messed up. You've messed up big time.

The Winter Soldier is across the room, eyes trained on you and hands gripping the sniper.

HYDRA had hired you to take out a threat. He's an assassin gone rogue, an operator had said with a sigh. Just kill him and we'll pay you double.

You should've known that this wasn't a normal mission. But at the chance of earning double the money made you accept without hesitation.

"Huh," Tucking the gun into your pants, you cross your arms and frown when he holds up the sniper. "This must be some sort of mistake."

"Mistake?" He looks over the magnifier and squints. "I know why you're here, Agent."

Holding up your hands, you put on a smile and pretend like you don't see the glint of s red, white, and blue shield in the corner of the room.

"Really, now. And what would that be?"

"You're here to kill me."

Leaning against the wall, digging into your pocket, the guns safety click off loudly. "Hey," You unwrap a piece of gum and put it into your mouth. Halfway through blowing a bubble, you pull out another stick. "Want one?"

"Leave," He snaps, and you put away the gum with a snort. "And I won't kill you."

"You really thing that's a good idea? When we have an audience?"

The Winter Solider turns, spotting Captain America standing with his shield drawn. "Ste-"

Blue eyes widen. "Look out!"

If Captain America would've been there or not, you would've grabbed the smoke bomb, crushed it on the floor, and leapt forward.

The Winter Solider wasn't expecting it as you slammed him into the wall, pressed a knife against his side and whispered, "Play along and HYDRA will leave you alone."

He tenses, letting out a cry as if he's been stabbed, and falls to the ground. Before you can run, he's grabs onto your arm. "Thank you, (Y/n)," he murmurs, dropping his head and closing his eyes.

"It's what friends are for, right?"