"I don't understand how a can of soda can cost two whole dollars nowadays." Steve sighed as he slipped some change into the vending machine.

"Well if you want to find a nice gift for you-know-who' then I'd advise you get used to spending that much." Thor chuckled lightly.

"Yeah by the way thanks for almost selling me out this morning." He grumbled

"Ah no problem, I stopped myself just in time." Thor said, clearly not familiar with sarcasm.

Steve glances to his left, Bucky's silence becoming noticeable. "Hey, you good?" He nudged him. Bucky nodded and smiled lightly. "Yeah, just taking in this whole place."

Thor chuckled. "Well, I'll admit, Earth does have its own wonders. Not nearly as magnificent as Asgard but, I'll admit, still remarkable."

The soldiers laughed. "You wouldn't like the 1940's then." Steve said admittedly. "Food was gross, no internet. What else..."

"The war maybe." Bucky laughs.

"Oh well Asgard also had many wars. We technically had a recent war with my sister. She's crazy." Thor sighed.

The two stared at him blankly before shrugging.

"I can't think of what to get her. It's just that we've known each other for so long, and if I'm asking her out, I want to get her something nice." Steve said, folding his arms. "Buck you're a ladies man, what would you get someone like her?"

Bucky widened his eyes. "I haven't been a ladies man since 1945! Besides, women today are different, especially her. Flowers and a box of chocolates won't do. You need something nice that she'll keep and remember you by."

Steve smirked. "Not a ladies man you say?" Bucky face turns crimson, and he looks away. "What? I'm just saying."

"Anyways, where do you think the girls are?"

♥︎ Meanwhile ♥︎

"Wanda hurry up! We don't have much time until we gotta meet the guys for lunch." Y/n and Natasha were standing a few feet away from Wanda who was carrying about twelve or so shopping bags.

"It's not fair you know? I can't use my abilities here, otherwise I'd be walking ten steps ahead of both of you!" She pouted.

"Whatever you say. We still have more stores to go to. I was thinking we could head over to Kate Spade and getting matching necklaces." Y/n suggested.

"Like we're twelve?" Nat joked.

"What? Too middle school?" Y/n glanced at the two of them.

"I was just kidding. Let's do it. I need some new jewelry." Natasha grinned.

"Hopefully they give out lighter bags." Wanda huffed as she adjusted her grip on them. "Maybe next time I'll bring one big bag to carry it all."

They carried on walking, discussing what they were going to do afterwards, and silently gossiping to each other about random people they saw walk by.

Ding

"Damn that's me." Nat grabbed her phone from her pocket and groaned.

"What?" Wanda peeked over her shoulder.

"It's Steve. He said they're all ready to meet up for lunch."

"It's fine Nat, we got plenty of time to ourselves. Plus I'm getting hungry." Y/n said admittedly.

"Alright fine. They won't like us dragging them around though. We still have tons of shopping to do." Nat glanced at her watch.

They all hurried over to the food court where they met Steve, Thor and Bucky, all sitting at a table that seated six.

"Thanks for the reservation boys!" Y/n beamed.

"Based on those smiles, I take it you all enjoyed  your shopping?" Thor smiled.

"Smiles? I was looking at the fifty bags." Steve joked.

"Hey I did say that today we were going on a spree didn't I?" Nat said, to which everybody laughed.

Y/n hung her purse over her seat and grabbed her wallet. "I think I know what I want to eat. You guys know what you want?"

"Yeah I think I'm all set. Let's all meet back here with our food." Wanda pointed to the Panda Express behind her.

"Dear god I'm starving." Bucky leaned back in his chair. "Any recommendations?"

"I'm still trying to decide too. Let's help each other." Y/n suggested.

"I'll come with you." Steve joined. "There's just so many options."

They all circled around the food court, Y/n pointing out a few places that she personally liked. After a while, Steve decided to try Thai food, like Sam had previously suggested to him a while back.

"So, do you know what you're getting?" Bucky questioned as they stood in the middle of the food court.

"It's a tough decision. A tie breaker between that pizza place with the fancy stone oven, or Chick-fil-A." Y/n said as she scratched her head.

"What's stopping you?"

"Well it's just that if I get a pizza, it'll look weird if I eat a whole thing by myself." She said in a small voice.

"What? That's crazy. Why would it be weird?" He questioned.

"I dunno. It does look really good though." She stared at the place intently.

After a few seconds of pondering the decision, an idea popped into her head. "Hey! I don't know if you'd be up for it but if you want we can share one."

"Really? You're okay with sharing with me?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" She grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the booth.

"Hey, slow down!" He laughed as they flew past the crowd, bumping into at least a dozen people on the way there. They stumbled right in front of the booth, both relieved to find that there was no lineup.

"So what kind do you want? There's Margarita, mushroom, veggie." She listed.

He shrugged. "I'm no expert."

"Neither am I. Let's just go with the margarita one. It's basically just mozzarella cheese and basil." With that they both split the cost and ordered, returning to the table with a twelve inch pizza.

"What are those wide grins for?" Wanda asked as they sat down.

"We couldn't figure out what to get, so we ended up buying a large pizza." Y/n said as she set it down on the table. Bucky sat down straight across from her.

"Well isn't that ironic?" Steve whispered to Thor.

Bucky narrowed his eyes. "What was that?"

"What was what?" Y/n glanced around the table.

"Nothing. Never mind." Steve waved them off. "Anyways, what did you decide on getting Nat?"

Natasha's face was buried into her food, having not heard their conversation. "Hmm?" She looked up. "There's this new Greek place. I didn't think I'd like it but it's pretty damn good."

"I tried this rather nice place called Taco Bell. I would advise you all try it some day." Thor cut in. Y/n and the rest held back their laughs, deciding it was best not to tell him that Taco Bell was like any other fast food restaurant.

"So, do you guys feel prepared for the mission this week?" Steve said as he scooped rice into his mouth.

"Ugh no mission talk Rogers. I just want this one day for us to not talk about missions." Nat pointed her fork at him. "You Sir, need to chill.  Just relax." The group broke out into laughter.

"Alright fine, fine. Where are we going after we eat." He said, not mentioning the mission again.

"There were a few other places we wanted to stop at. After that we'll go." Wanda informed them.

Y/n and Bucky had each eaten their fair share of the pizza. She had to admit, it was definitely worth it. She had never expected him to so willingly want to share with her.

"How was the pizza Barnes?" Y/n smiled towards him. He let out a huff and laughed. "I can't eat another bite, holy cow."

Y/n giggled. "I'll take that as an, it was delicious"

"It was more than that. Pizza was a great idea." He tossed his napkin into the garbage pile and stretched back. "It's been a while since I've had good pizza."

"Next time we go to Italy for a mission, we'll get even better pizza." As soon as Nat spoke, Steve pointed at her. "Aha! You said mission."

"I- never mind."