It's tradition, and harmless. [ IF YOU DON'T EAT IT. But then Bucky had never been much of a plant eater (not that he's noticed) so Steve neglected to tell him the second part. He brightened when he saw his curious mate peering out of the bedroom, even moreso when he was right under it, just as Steve's planned.
He grinned and went over to him, taking Bucky's hand and smiling, threading his fingers with those metal digits. He's loved the time he spent with his mate and their baby; James is growing to be a precocious child, giggly and mischievous but ultimately shining with a good, loving little heart. He remembered, too, all the times they'd exchanged gifts with each other, Steve saving up for a year to buy something still humble for Bucky, hoping that he liked it. The gifts that Bucky had once given Steve had been salvaged months ago, having been securely locked in a tin and held as precious. SHIELD had preserved it for him, and for that he was grateful. ]
You kiss the person who stands under it, as a sign of good luck.
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He grinned and went over to him, taking Bucky's hand and smiling, threading his fingers with those metal digits. He's loved the time he spent with his mate and their baby; James is growing to be a precocious child, giggly and mischievous but ultimately shining with a good, loving little heart. He remembered, too, all the times they'd exchanged gifts with each other, Steve saving up for a year to buy something still humble for Bucky, hoping that he liked it. The gifts that Bucky had once given Steve had been salvaged months ago, having been securely locked in a tin and held as precious. SHIELD had preserved it for him, and for that he was grateful. ]
You kiss the person who stands under it, as a sign of good luck.