Although her expression darkened when once again, she heard that insane declaration of his feelings for her, but the levity was appreciated. It helped lighten her gaze, and curve the corners of her lips just a little.

"Yes. We are definitely keeping your reputation clear. Absolutely squeaky clean." She huffed another sigh, red curls tossed by the ocean breeze. "God, you have no idea how much tearing around I had to do on your behalf, Bucky Barnes, to make sure the press was happy with you again."

Then she smirked, quietly amused. "But you being so photogenic and vivacious helped quite a bit, too."