Bucky blushed instantly at that kiss on his cheek, but he also burst into a grin, looking at her. She really wasn't mad at him-- really, honestly didn't hate his guts for standing her up, and clearly had no intention of actually hating him. Because really, getting punched by her wasn't terrible. It hurt like a motherfucker, sometimes, but when it hurt like that, he always deserved it.

"So-- why are you here? I didn't realize til I got here this was like-- a school for the gifted kinda thing. I sure as hell ain't gifted."