The Smell of Books and Leather

“So” Nat says casually, as she neatly opens the packet, and shakes a few cashews onto her open hand, “Bucky tells me you’re crushing on a hot guy who drives a sexy bike”.Steve chokes on the mouthful of popcorn he was chewing.Nat pats his back, and hands him a bottle of water, which Steve chugs down, trying to clear his windpipes.When he’s sure he won’t be choking to death anytime soon, Steve takes a deep breath, turning his slightly watery eyes to Nat, who was watching him with an amused look, slowly chewing her cashews.“Bucky should mind his own business. As should you” Steve said, now sounding slightly raspy as he gave Nat a stern look. Nat continues to look unbothered.