Summary: Weeks after the encounter with James Barnes or Wolfie inside your head. You embarked on a journey of discovery as you learned who he really was. During those times, he was radio silent. You donât know why, he seemed eager that night to know you but you took it as a win. You are not by any means going to be involved with the fucking Mob Boss of New York city despite how fucking beautiful he is.
Not until one day, you felt like being watched and you know your effort to come to the police is futile. So, you decided to ask for help. Cash in a favor. After all, he owes you one right?Â
Warnings: Mentions of violence, stalking and being stalked, police ignorance and possible assault. If you are triggered about this, please read with CAUTION. On a good note, this also have fluff and comic relief.
Words: 7.1 k
Ratings: 18+ Minors DNI
Author's Note: I was hoping to make this spicy but I ended up making this a bit cute on the end with lots of innuendos. BUT don't fret. I'm gearing up for a spicy encounter with these too but NOT TODAY.
This is also like kind of a sequel of one of my one shots, When Foxy meets Wolfie. Check it out through my Master List link below. :)
Disclaimer: I have not beta reader. I do apologize for my mistakes and errors in terms of grammars. Please do message me if I miss something with my warnings.
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New York is always filled with people and if you live here long enough. You would be able to at least recognize the regular people. Yes, you might be a person who loses touch of her surroundings but it always has been when you are coding. Though when you are walking around the city that never sleeps. Well, you are as alert as a fucking fox.
Huh, maybe that is why you also named yourself Foxy (You already admitted it was because of your Naruto addiction but nobody has to know about that.). But since the past few weeks, you swear there is someone following you. You could feel eyes watching your every move.
You are quite secure with your identity remaining anonymous to the internet or even on the dark web. After all, you are a good hacker, you just chose not to be a hacker and instead dedicate your life to coding for robotics and tech with Shuri. You already have back up plans in case a cyber bullying would happen (highly unlikely, you hate social media.) or when your accounts or identity is suddenly stolen (that is impossible. You made that sure but stillâŠ).
You never really slipped up when you do a thorough background check even to the sketchiest people. That includes the socialites of New York specifically, James Buchanan âWhite Wolfâ Barnes.
Now you get why Shuri named him that. That is basically his name now, the White Wolf of New York. Known for owning the business conglomerate, Barnes Incorporated. An old family business that started in a very familiar place. Brooklyn.
Before he was the King of New York, he was the Boss of Brooklyn known as the Winter Soldier. How do you know this? A magician never tells their secrets. But you found pictures of him and reports of news that involves him.
Though you canât quite figure out when he had the metal arm. It's a story you're going to ask him if he ever calls or text. The only thing he sent you was an emoji of a wolf just so you can save his number. Then silence. Not that you are waiting for him to text back or call. Heâs dangerous but he owes you a favor. So he said so.
Anyway, you had to use the very same emoji and save his name as âWolfieâ . You canât resist. After all, all the names in your contacts are a total of six plus Wolfie now that he is in it. Shuri is a âCubâ with a picture of a tiger. Tâchalla is a âPantherâ with a picture of a black cat. Tony Stark is âOld Manâ with a metal gun (Yes you know him and wish you didnât because he constantly annoys the hell out of you). Wanda is âWitchâ which has the devil emoji (She never took offense to it. After all, your friendship with her happened in a dark place. Another story to tell on another day.) Then her brother, Pietro, whom you named âQuickSilverâ with the running emoji. Of Course your Mother who you named âGhostâ with a ghost emoji because letâs face it. She was only a ghost in your life. Only there but never really present, ya know?
Since finding out about him, you have felt as if you are being watched. You are sure you made the precaution when you gathered the intel about him. Maybe he had a taboo kind of thing on his name when searched?
You only learned about his business (which screams MOB all over it) and some of his personal information.
Name: James Buchanan Barnes
Parents: George Barnes and Winnifred Barnes
Siblings: Rebecca and Sarah Barnes
Age: 31 years old.
Birthday: UnknownÂ
If you are asked what is the best information about him, his marital status. Single. You donât know why you are relieved but your stomach did a flip on that or it might just have been a facade. You know, he might be secretly married and cheatingâ Okay, Y/N you gotta chill my girl.Â
This is not a fucking novelesque life or fiction. This is real life, as real as it can be at least for you.
Besides a man like that, you canât help but sigh as you scroll through the plethora of pictures of him in various business functions and news. He was quite an eye candy.
A best piece of candyâ maybe more edible than your gummy bears but you wouldnât admit that. You wonât betray your favorite candy that way.
Focusing on the situation at hand, since obsessing about him by searching through the world wide web and trying to know much about him. You swore someone is watching you.
Your fears were confirmed when you noticed someone new on the route you take to go to your grocers which is coincidentally your route to work too. For the past weeks, it has been busy in Wakanda Industries and Shuri has asked you to come in at the labs to work hands-on. After all, she needs extra hands that she trusts to handle the vibranium that came in from their country.
You noticed him at first, he was tall and towers over you. You never really noticed him until he stood beside you. He was broad too and you knew he could easily manhandle you. He wears a cap over his head all the time and the same black bomber jacket and straight blue jeans. He is also wearing working boots.Â
The reason why he raised a red flag, because usually a few people in New York do greet you. Contrary to peopleâs statement, if you are a regular around the neighborhood, people greet you. Sometimes, foreigners do that and that makes them stand out but this man. Oh boy, this man scares the crap out of you.
If he greeted you properly you wouldnât have thought about him but the way he specifically reached out to you to tap your shoulders.
âHeyâ He breathed out as he smiled or smirked?? You donât know but it floored you when you saw his eyes. It was dark and fucking dangerous. You scrambled away from him after that, not bothering to greet back. Not your finest moment and you might have thought to toughen it up. But what happened at the club did a number on you. Men these days are more fucking aggressive and why do they choose to be one when you decided to take part in the real world.
That is why you wanted to stay at your apartment and code. Coding can only hurt you because it was a mistake you made that made it wrong. People? Well, you barely cope up with your motherâs absence and mistakes. You canât deal with them at all.
Since then, you noticed him everywhere and your mind concluded (rather cursed) that it might be James Barnesâ fault that you are now being followed.
You are so regretting giving his number or even getting involved with him. Itâs not totally worth it to stare into beautiful blue eyes and have the interest of one of the most eligible bachelors in New York when you might end up in a ditch somewhere.
So, you made a logical move, and reported it to the police. Though, you knew better. Not that you are bashing the police force but the people in Brooklyn PD? Is such a fucking waste of time.
You compiled pictures and evidence. Even the times when he followed your route to the T and even came into the same coffee shop as you. You even brought Wanda into it.
The people in the police station, specifically that dumb brunette that manned the desk for this kind of reports scoffed at you.
âMiss, it just looks like he walks and goes to the stores you are in as a regular. Iâm sure you just noticed him now but we would ask around,â
Ask around my ass. That already happened a week ago and they never get back to you.
Now you are walking yet again to your home and you know he is right behind you. You could hear the gum he was chewing. You had your headphones on and no music playing. Afraid that if you got caught up with the sound, you might not hear him approaching.
You just want to get home safe. It's that too much to ask? You decided to pull out your phone. You have to call someone, anyone.Â
You looked at the six contacts and sighed. Shuri and Tâchalla are out of the question. The former is still busy in the labs when you leave the building. The latter is off in Wakanda despite your salary. International calls are expensive. You donât want to blow him up after all despite being CEO, he is still a fucking king of the country.
Your mom is also out because that woman never answers a call even when it was from her precious daughter. Pietro is a no go, its a middle of the fucking week, he might be somewhere even out of New York. You donât even know what he does exactly but he is out most of the time.
Wanda is ideal so without thinking you dialed her up and prayed to whoever is listening to let her answer. You continue to walk aimlessly. Trying to make the guy think you are going off somewhere but he never faltered in following your steps.
Though your hope was dashed when it went to voicemail.
âHeya! This is Wanda, if I havenât answered in the third ring. It means Iâm busy, leave me a message and Iâll get back to you babes,â
âWands, I kinda need you right now. Someone is following me,â You whispered to your phone. You tried to discreetly look back and you knew you shouldnât have done that because now the man is staring straight ahead at you. His almost black irises turned darker as he grinned at you. He looks so damn familiar but you canât quite place where you last saw him. You decided that it doesnât matter now. You are going to die anyway.
You cursed. You put the phone down and looked down at your contacts. Great, being the best hacker and a fucking IT genius. Yet you are here scrambling to do something that is supposed to be logical.
Fuck life, this is a dangerous situation and you cannot deflect or even joke about it. This isnât about numbers or codes anymore or having the fucking problem how the hell do you write a code that could make a fucking robot flex itâs arms.
You stared down at the last number.
Wolfie đș
Fuck it. You pressed the call button. You could have texted but hey, your life is at stake.
The first ring didnât even finish when it was answered.
âYou finallyââ
âListen to me,â You cut him off his sultry greeting with a hissed as you tried to not be too noisy. You are speedwalking now and from your last glance he is matching your speed. âI-I need to cash in t-that favor now,â
Silence only met you as you walked through the streets of New York. You donât even know where you are going anymore.
âCash in?â He said, his voice turning serious. You started to breathe harder as you took a turn. Not noticing that you have entered the park just a few blocks away from Winter.
âY-yes, ummmâ It's not ideal but I am in the same situation as before,â
This time you heard a growl. âSomeone is trying to assault you?âÂ
You canât help the chill that ran down your spine when he said that question. The coldness from it felt like seeping through the phone and to you.
âMight be the end of it if he caught up to me,â You panted as you tried to weave yourself through the people. Panic started to settle on your veins. You cannot hide anymore that you are trying to run away from him.
âYouâre being chased?â You heard him shuffling on the end of the line. If you have focused, you could hear him clicking on something then a car door closing but youâre not. You are too focused on losing the man.
You chance another glance and saw him quite obviously chasing after you, making you curse.
âYes,â You told him in panic as you turned back around only to slam into a girl. You nearly let your phone go but you held on tight to it as you apologized furiously to her. You could hear Jamesâ muffled voice over the phone as you looked behind to see the guy had caught up to you.
âIâm sorry but I got to go,â You only said to the girl and started to walk away. You held your phone back to your ear.
â---Foxy, you better speak to me now. Where the hell are you?âÂ
âIâm here, I uhhââ You looked around as you saw the place. âAt the park, four blocks away from Winter.â
âOkay, you know about Sarahâs Bake Shop?â James' voice said to you. He was eerily calm and quiet now. Momentarily you forgot you are on the phone too caught up by looking over your shoulder and where you are going. âFoxy, talk to me baby. Donât go quiet on me,â
âS-sorry,â You muttered and confirmed that you knew about the bake shop. You remember opening a couple of years ago. You never really had a chance to visit since bread isnât something you consume on a daily basis but Wanda and Pietro are regulars despite living in Manhattan. You looked around and saw the exit to the park. âItâs the artisan bakery around the corner,â
You took a turn, your feet already walking you towards the Bakery.
âGood, go there and come up to the counter. You will see a brunette with the same eyes as mine. Tell her Bucky sent you and you need to be kept safe,â James explained.
âBucky?â You canât help but snort at that name. It wasnât an unusual name per se but it reminded you of a certain man back in college in Utah. His name was Buckett with a double âtâ. He always emphasized that and he was a total tool bag to say the least. He tried to hit on you and you can never forget the words he uttered to you the first time. Earning him a big ole slap. Your hand had to be bandaged up and you were restricted to move it for a week making you miss a coding class. (This is the reason why you also started your obsession with Naruto. You canât really do anything but watch TV when you badly want to code instead.)
âI heard quiet girls are freaky. You might want to show me if it's, baby girl?â
You had to do it though and you did not regret that slap. He was such an extraordinary human being. Though last time you heard, he was locked up. Figures.
You know it's not the time to be amused by that but you canât help it. You are scared out of your mind and you are uncomfortable with all the human interaction you had to do for the past few weeks. This is what you result into when you are in that state.Â
âNow is not the time baby, just do as I say,â James grunted as he heard the quiet giggles now that you made your way over the bakery.
âThat name reminded me of a douche bag in college,â you told him, your filter off now as you made it through the crowd. Though your voice still sounded panicked.
âTell me all about him later, doll but I need you in the bakery now okay?â James coaxed you and that made you glanced back to see the manâs eyes are now dark. A sneer on his face as he neared you.
You cursed. âHeâs nearing me,â
âDo you see the bakery?â
You frantically looked around and once you saw the distinct pastel blue sign and âSarahâs Bakery Shopâ on the front. You sprinted, willing your short legs to please not fail you this time. You could hear him running after you now, and you didnât even look at the road that you were crossing. Cars started to blast their horns but you didnât care.
Your eyes tunneled towards the door and luckily a man was coming out of the shop and opened the door. Just in time for you to dash past him. The bakery was a bit filled despite it being 7PM at night. A few people were dining there and once you crashed in they all looked at you shocked.
âExcuse me Miss?â You looked towards the voice and then you were struck dumb thinking you are seeing James but in his place was a woman a bit taller than you. She is wearing a long sleeved white blouse and she is looking at you weirdly. Though what caught your eyes is the electric blues she sported. Almost the same ones as James but he was more beautiful. Sorry to say or is it just biased thinking?
You looked out to see the man ready to cross the street so you blurted out the words that James gave you.
âBucky sent me here and to tell you to keep me safe,â you told her in a rush. Your eyes wide as you clutched the phone to your chest. Momentarily forgotten that James is on the other side of the phone. The woman looked at you for a moment and then followed your vision to where you turned. She must have seen the man because the next thing you know she was already shielding you from him as he entered the bakery.
It suddenly felt like the air in the shop was sucked out. The chatter quieted down as the man entered the shop. His eyes fixed on you.
âThere you are babe,â The man suddenly exclaimed as he looked towards you. You remain frozen to where you stand but the woman behind the counter stepped right where he wonât be able to see you.
âDo you know him?â The woman only asked as she stared at him down.
âNo,â You outright told her and you tried not to flinch as the man sneered for a moment before replacing it with his maniacal smile.
âCome on babe, donât be like that. I already said Iâm sorry to you, come on lets justââ
âDonât touch me!â You exclaimed as he reached out over the woman. The woman, despite her fearless way of shielding you, wasnât strong enough to deflect his reach. He was able to hold on to your forearm but you managed to twist it out of his grip. The woman then pulled you away from the man.
âThat is not nice, babe. Donât pretend you donât know me. I have been walking with you for the past weeks,â He mused. You only glared at him as you held your forearm. He tried to reach out for you but this time the woman slapped his hand making him glare at her.
âI donât even know you, you freak.â You told him as you leaned towards the woman who has her arms around you now. âYou were stalking me,â you spat out.
âI was just trying to protect you babe.â
âDonât call me that, iâm not your babe,â
âOf course you are,â He snorted and then reached out again.Â
âDonât you dare touch her,â The woman threatened as he slapped his hand away. âShe is not your babe. She is my brotherâs girl,â
The man growled at that. âShe is nobody's but mine and I can do anything to her,â he spat back as he reached out again. You tried to step back and produce space between you and the man but to no avail, he was big enough to be able to reach for your wrist this time.
âOh, my brother would be so pissed off if he learns that you are touching his girl,â The woman threatened as he finally closed his hands on your wrist. When the words finally processed, you froze, which was a wrong decision because the man now has easily pulled you to him but your mind is elsewhere.
Brother?
âOh yeah, what is he going to doââ
âYou will be dead,â A voice interrupted. You knew that voice and the next thing you know you are in his arms this time. You look to see him staring at the man down who glared back at him.
âWho the hell are you? Give back my girlââ
James only laughed at that while your eyes suddenly caught a quiet murmur. The patrons were being escorted out by two men. One of them is Sam who offered a nod to you while the other is a tall blonde man. He has piercing blue eyes but his eyes are kind despite the stoic expression on his face.
Though the moment he saw you looking, he offered only a smile as he continued his job. Soon the shop was empty and the window blinds were closed.
James still has you in his arms and the woman is now standing alongside Sam and the blonde man. The man suddenly realized he was outnumbered.
âJust give her back to me. She has been making troubleââ
âBuddy, how many times am I going to tell you that she is not your girl?â James mused as he pulled you closer. You only leaned against him, quite shocked at yourself on how much you let him touch you. Again, your filter is off and you are in a dangerous situation. You might have been uncomfortable with human touch but if it comes from James it wasnât entirely uncomfortable.
You remember the way he touched your face that night andâ now is not the time,
âFuck it, sheâs not worth it. I could find a different whoreââ
The only warning all of you had was the sound of his vibranium armâs plates clicking and the next thing you know. The man was flying until he hit a wall and you swore you heard a crack after. You jumped and gasped at that.Â
James momentarily let you go and in his place came the woman who took your trembling figure in her arms. Though your eyes remained fixed on James who menacingly stepped towards the man whose eyes are half-lidded. Without any more words, you heard his metal arm wired to life, suddenly you are momentarily distracted by that as it reminded you about the code you are still working on to help with that. But then before you can finish that thought, the man cried out as you heard another crack.
You looked back at James but before you can even see what happened to the man. Sam and the blonde man blocked your view. Then you are back in Jamesâ arms.
You tried to look again but you felt a hand behind your head turning you gently towards him.
âDonât look,â is all he murmured as you nodded. You buried your face on his chest, knowing you wouldnât like what you are going to see anyway. Your grip on your phone loosened a bit and then you completely let it go as you felt his vibranium arm wrapping itself around you.
âI got you Foxy. Youâre safe now,â You didnât know you need to hear those words. You sagged against him. The adrenaline and the rush of trying to save yourself seeped out to you. Your knees buckled and you felt James leaning down to take you in his arms. Your phone fell down on your grip and you might have winced when you heard the crack but you donât care. You're safe.
You felt James move somewhere and the next thing you know he is seated in one of the booths with you on his lap. Your head now leaned against his shoulder as his vibranium secured you on his lap while his flesh one caressed the back of your head.
You stayed there trying to get your thoughts and your body to cooperate. In another situation, you might have quipped something inappropriate or joked about it. A defense mechanism of yours when things are overwhelming but right now. You seek the comfort you thought you didnât need to the most unlikely person ever.
As you stayed quiet, you heard James murmuring orders to the two men. While the woman, who you later on will know as Sarah Barnes had busied herself in the kitchen. She even pulled out a cup of water and a cup of coffee towards the both of you. Your broken phone also laid on the table.Â
But you didnât move and you remained in Jamesâs arms. James continues to caress you and continue to whisper sweet nothings. Assuring you that you are safe and no one is going to touch as long as he is around.
You donât know how long you and he stayed there but eventually someone has to break the silence. James decided it's going to be him.
âWe should really stop seeing each other like this,â James said and that finally broke it as you canât help but snort.
âIt's your fault,â you canât help but say as you leaned back to look up at him. His electro blue eyes staring down at you amused.
âMy fault?â He asked his eyes now, swimming in amusement.
You nodded. âI got involved with you and now I am in my quota for dangerous situations,â
James chuckled at that as he reached up to you and cupped your cheek. Your brows scrunched at the deja vu feeling this situation is giving you.
âI guess I owe you one again?â James asked as he looked at you.
You huffed as you looked away making your cheeks squish against his hand making you pout. James must have found your huffing amusing because you heard him chuckle again.
âWhat is it? You donât like me owing you?â He asked as he tried to catch your eyes but you continued to dodge him as you huffed.
You felt like this is going to be the cycle between the two of you and you wanted not to do anything with him. Even if he is the most beautiful man and you wanted to do things to him that you rather donât want to think about. You donât have your filter on. (You will never have it back. Letâs face it.)
âIâd rather not have anything to deal with you,â You grumbled but it only earned you a chuckle from the man himself.
âOh Foxy, do you think I would be able to let you go now?â
âWell, you did a good job ignoring me for the past few weeks,â you blurted out and then your eyes widened at what you just said. You looked back at him to see him looking at you taken aback before it morphed into mischief. You huffed again.
âYou are waiting for me to call you?â James asked amused.
âNo!â You exclaimed and when you tried to move away. You noticed that you are still on his lap. You immediately move to stand up. James again, let you not make any move as you stared back at him incredulously.
âI thought you donât want to deal with socialites like me?â
âShut up,â You quipped not knowing what comeback you will give him. Shit shit shit. You just outed that you are thinking about him. Soon he would discover you were stalking him through the world wide web. Oh gosh Y/N, you really did it this time. Youâre dead. Completely dead.
âI was out of the country,â James suddenly said, making you look at him in confusion. He turned his body so he is still facing you. He remained seated in the booth as he laid both of his hands on his thighs. You just noticed his outfit now. He was in a casual black sweater paired with black jeans and doc martens. An outfit that usually is fit for traveling.
âI was in Russia and then Wakanda for the past months doingâŠâ he trailed off as if trying to find the right words.
âMob businessâ you completed it for him and then your eyes widened again. Oh shit.Â
James then looked at you before he smirked. âYes,â he didnât even deny it as your eyes widened more. âIâve been busy and I wasnât able to hold on to my phone until today. I just landed when you called me,â
You bit your lip at that. He came all the way here? Then your eyebrows scrunched together.Â
âHow come you came here so fast? New York is like a labyrinth of traffic,â
âI came here through my building. Tâchalla let me use one of their Quinjets.â He explained and you nodded now. Not knowing what to say anymore.
âSo youâve been busy huh? What more did you find about me doll?â James asked and your eyes widened at that.
âI am not inclined to answer that question,â You decided to tell him. To hell with it, you wonât snitch on yourself.
James chuckled at that as he looked at you though his face grew sober as his eyes trailed down towards your arms. You followed his gaze and saw the mark that the man left on it. Suddenly, you felt your knees become jello as the events of today crashed to you again.
âHow long is he following you around?â James asked quietly as you shakily looked up at him.Â
âA few weeks now,â You told him and you watched as he clenched his jaw. âI-I tried to go to the police butââ
âThey didnât do anything about it?â He sharply asked and you shook your head. You heard him curse before he took a deep breath, calming himself down. âWell, I guess it's a good thing I ended it before it became too much,â
You looked up at him and then your eyes trained towards the wall where the man was slumped. You didnât hear James stand up but the next thing you know, he was right in front of you again. Blocking your view and making you look at him.
âHey Foxy,â He murmured quietly as he hovered his arms over your face. His eyes asking for permission. You canât help but nod. He kept doing that, even on the first encounter. He was always asking you before he touched you. You liked that.
Once he held your face, one flesh and one metal, he stared at you for a while. His eyes roaming around your face making you self conscious. You scrunch your nose and were about to remove your face from his hands. This time his hold was gentle yet firm.
âIâm sorry for not reaching out to you for the past weeks. I really wanted to know about you, Foxy.â
You only stared back at him. Oddly, he sounded sincere.
âI think it's also bad that I get to see you when you are in danger,â James added as he smirked at you. You huffed at that.Â
You pouted. âWell, you are trouble personified as much as I know,âÂ
James chuckled. âYou attract trouble, baby.â He answered back and you looked at him offended.
âI do not! I just have poor luck,â You mumbled but James just looked at you with amusement.
âThen, Iâll be your lucky charm.â James declared as you raised a brow at him in questions. He gently ran his thumbs over your cheekbones as he looked down at you with a small smile.Â
âI didnât know people like you can be this cheesy,â You told him.
âIt's a hidden talent,â James joked and you have to stop yourself from laughing. Instead you just ballooned your cheeks. James just finds it amusing but then his face turns serious. âBut Iâm serious Foxy. Whether you owe me or I owe you one. When you run into something bad, you call me okay?â
You looked at him for a moment. âWhy are you so adamant on knowing about me?â You questioned instead. Your stand of having nothing to do is still up but you are curious about his fascination with you.
James then thought about it with a playfully expression on his face before he looked back down at you. He ran his tongue on his bottom lip before he spoke.
âYou intrigue me Foxy,â James said and you were about to protest that it was such a vague reason when he added. âTrust me, I donât get intrigued or amused easily.â
You blinked at that. Intrigued? No one really told me that before.Â
âBucky?â You and James turned around at the mention of the name. You saw the same woman before, her eyes the same as James trained on his hand which was holding your face. An amused expression fixed on her face. Though the both of you didnât make a move as you both looked at her expectantly.
Then something clicked in you. Bucky.
You snorted suddenly, the memories of a man named Buckett coming back to you as you looked at James. Then it clicked.
â...You will see a brunette with the same eyes as mine. Tell her Bucky sent you and you need to be kept safeâ
âShe is not your babe. She is my brotherâs girl,â
Bucky = Brother = James
âYouâre Bucky,â You concluded out loud and James looked down at you amused. Then you heard a giggle to look back at the woman. Then your eyes widened.
Sarahâs Baker ShopÂ
Siblings: Rebecca and Sarah Barnes
âHoly shit, your his sister Sarah,â You mumbled and the woman, Sarah nodded. She turned to Jaâ-Bucky with a smirk.
âSheâs smart. Different from the girls that flocked around you Buck,â She retorted towards her brothers. James rolled his eyes at her before letting go of your face but then you snorted and couldn't help the giggles that came out of you.
Now two identical blue eyes looked down at you amused yet confused.
âWhy are you laughing Foxy?â
âBucky? Seriously Wolfie?â You canât help but let the nickname you have for him slip out as you continue to giggle. âWhere the hell Bucky came from?â
âHe hated Buchanan and he hated being called James before,â Sarah mused as she caught on to what was funny to you. She looked at Bucky now with a small smile. âHe insisted everybody call him Bucky. Steve joked about that sounding so much like Bucketââ
âOh gosh, Buckett. The college douche bag,â you exclaimed and now you are full on laughing. Sarah snickered at you while James just sighed.
âGlad I could make you laugh Foxy,â James grumbled and that just made you laugh more. It was a while before you had your laugh under control. Then you sobered up as you looked back at Sarah remembering how much she tried to protect you before.
âThank you,â you blurted out as you looked at her. Sarah then offered a small smile. âYou didnât know me yet you protected me,â
Sarah then glanced at Bucky before looking back at you. âAny friends of Bucky are friends of mine too or is there something going on?â She mused.
Your eyes widened at what she was implying. âUmmâ we-we are notâ something! We- we areââ
âWe are not yet something,â James slyly replied as you looked at him now with wide eyes as he looked back at you. âBut we are friends now,â
âI said no such thing!â You exclaimed as you tried to take a step back away from him. âBesides you are one of our clients in my work place and I do notââ
âI am friends with Shuri,â he cut you off again as he looked at you with a tilt of his head. âWhy canât I be friends with you?â
You opened your mouth but honestly, you donât even know why he canât. Yes he might be involved with the mob but honestly, you just blamed him for the situation you are in. It was honestly a coincidence that you had a stalker and you happen to know one of the dangerous men of New York. Maybe because you knew once you let him in your life. You would be dealing with shit you never dealt with before and you knew that you wouldnât be able to walk away. As one of the articles says about him; âJames Barnes, the most charming CEO over 30âsâ. Of course, you wonât admit that. Over your dead tiny body. So you say your default reason.
âYouâre dangerous,âÂ
James chuckled as a sense of dejavu washed over you. âI told you, you are the safest with me,â
You looked at him for a moment and sighed. âI will never be able to get rid of you now huh?â
James then turned serious as he looked at you. âYou never really told me you want me out of your life.â
âI did,â you mused as you looked at him but James shook his head.Â
âYou have to mean it, Y/N.â You canât help but blush at the way he said your name. âAnd when you do, I would know.â
You continue to stare at him. For once, you are lost at what to say back to him. You know your resolve is crumbling. Who are you even kidding anymore?
âMaybe it is best if Y/N take her rest,â Sarah interrupted as you both turned to her. Your eyes widened when you realized you werenât able to introduce yourself properly.
âOh right, I forgot. My name is Y/N Y/LN,â You offered a smile at her. Sarah beamed back at you.
âNice to meet you Y/N. Iâm Sarah Jane Barnes, Buckyâs youngest sister.â She introduced herself. âWell, as much as I want to know more about you and how you met my pain in the ass big bad brother. It's best that he takes out for a bite first before ensuring you are safe home?â
She said that as if she was talking to you but one she mentioned James, her gaze turned to him as she finished speaking.
âIâll make sure sheâs eaten and home safe,âÂ
âGood, see you Y/N.â
After that, Jamesâ rather Bucky now in your head. Escorted you to the car he drove here which was parked right outside the shop. Sam had greeted you and then you were introduced to the tall man.
âThis is Steveââ
âOh the one who joked about your nickname sounding like Bucket,â you blurted out and then blushed at that. Steve had looked down at you amused. His stoic expression is long gone.
âYou are really cute,â He commented, making you blush deeper and lean more towards Bucky who glared at him.
âStop flirting with her dumb ass.â Bucky said before he led you towards the car. When you were situated, he turned to instruct them on helping Sarah up. You didnât know what they talked about but the next thing you know Bucky is inside the car.
âWill you be taking me home now?â You asked without thinking about your question before you even realized the implication of it. It was too late as Bucky turned to you with a dark expression and smirk.
âI would love to take you home now Foxy,â He flirted and your eyes widened at that.
âNo! That is not what I meantâ I meant if you are taking me back to my home,â You emphasized but Bucky only laughed at you as he put the car on drive.
âI promised SJ I would be feeding you and then taking you home,â He said as he spared you a glance before turning back to the road. âWhichever home you prefer,â He teased and you huffed at him.
âYou donât have toââ
âI want to,â Bucky suddenly turned serious as he gave you another glance. âI might have promised my sister but that is what Iâm going to do anyway,â
âIf you are going to feed me, I want pizza.â You said and then you hurriedly added. âBut I donât want high end things. I had too much stress today. I want the pizza at Halâs the little store near Wakanda,â
If he wants to know you, you both do it on your terms. If he is uncomfortable, then heâs not worthy to be your friendâ
âSounds good.â He then pulled out his phone and handed it to you. The same phone he handed me before. âWhy donât you call ahead and order in advance?â
You looked at the phone and then him. âAre you seriously handing me your phone right now?â
Bucky raised a brow as he glanced at you. His hand remained, one hand on the wheel and the other giving his phone to you.
âUgh yes,â
âWhat if your mob business gotââ
âThis is my personal phone,â He explained and then he lifted it again as an offering. You took it and shrugged but then you have another idea. You are still not that comfortable with this so you decided to be a little shit that you are.
âIâm going to order a whole pizza. Half and half. Are you okay with pineapples, olives and mushrooms?â You asked as you looked at him. Then he gave you quite the opposite of what you expect.Â
âWith extra cheese?â He asked and you blinked at him.
âUgh, yes.â You can only answer.
âSounds good.â He only said and then you just continued to stare at him. Bucky must have noticed before he chuckled. âWhat do you expect me to say no and force you to be taken to a high end restaurant just like in fiction?â
Honestly? âYes.â
Bucky laughed at that and you canât help but admire it. âIâm not going to force anything on you Foxy,â He then looked at you with a mischievous look before looking back at the road. âBesides, the only thing I exert force on is in my work and in bed,â
You canât help your first instinct and lightly hit him on the shoulder earning a laugh from Bucky.
âStop with innuendos!â You exclaimed and Bucky laughed.
âCanât help it, Foxy. I like it when I can make you blush,â He said and then made you tuck in to yourself.
âGosh, now I'm starting to see how you are going to be in the future,â You grumbled and Bucky only smirked at you.
âIâm just starting, Foxy. I have a lot things in store for you,â
*cracks knuckles* Letâs dive in and talk about it (: [Grab a snack and something to drink because this is about to be long. Yes, a bitch made graphs lmao Sue me] Alrighty, letâs do this:
I can't remember where bpwf was first released and the order of its premiere in each country but it's interesting to see that the majority of fandom [who participated at least] are from North America. Also Asia being the third highest group was fascinating because at least when it comes to Twitter, Iâve noticed a lot of the Namor/Shuri fan art has come from Thai and Korean artists. They are seriously carrying this fandom and I'm here for all of it.
ALSO: Random, but where are my Antarctica Nashuri fans?? đ Iâm also curious to know how Africa has received the Black Panther franchise all together over the years. Do they resonate with it? Do they find it offensive/ overly dramatized? Iâm curious. If you are a fan who lives in Africa, can you comment on your experience with this? I'd be happy to know.
To be honest, Iâve always assumed that the Marvel fandom [along with superhero spaces as a whole like DC and what not] were male dominated but this poll gave me some hope. I am curious what parts of fandom men frequent more vs women. For example, do Comic Cons ring in more women, more men, half and half? With fan art, do majority of artists identify as women, men, other? Itâs interesting to think about. I also love seeing women/fem identifying individuals show up in these spaces because countless times we are made to feel like an inposter and harassed for our interests in comics, games, movies, shows, music, the list goes on. Questioned down with trivia, fact checking and all sorts of BS ultimately trying to prove that âyou aren't a real fan". Don't ever let anyone make you feel like you have to prove your knowledge of anything to be interested in something you like. ESPECIALLY if it is coming from a man child guy.
ALSO: Hi all trans, non-conforming and alternative gender expressing baddies! Know you are welcome here and pls enjoy your stay at my humble blog abode. đđŸđ
Itâs amazing to see how diverse this fandom is! I didnât expect that we would have such high numbers of black/brown fans/shippers. As a black mcu fan myself, itâs exciting to see us show up in fandom. Fandom has unfortunately been heavily white/Eurocentric for a very long time, which has slowly changed but we still have a long ways to go in itâs inclusivity. With the increase of bipoc characters and the actors who play them, I look forward to this continual progression.
ALSO: Itâs been heartwarming to witness Mexican, Indigenous, Lantix fans feel seen with bpwf and Tenoch, Mabel and Alex's performances! I remember how enamored the black community was with Chadwick and the first BP. We were hyped to have this treasure of a movie, which I assume is similar to how the Asian community felt with Shang-Chi and so on. It's been said countless times before but representation truly makes the world of a difference and the power of the bipoc dollar should never be taken lightly. We cause real change when we support something.
ALSO: Shoutout to the 55+ folks in the fandom! I have a sneaking suspicion yall are some of the coolest people đ€đŸ
Okay *inhales exhales* I know I'm going to get flak for this but let's hop into it lol I saw the scale sway back and forth for a minute but it mostly stayed between White Wolf [Bucky Barnes] and Iron Heart [Riri Williams]. I myself personally love both answers! My annoyance is not with shuriri, but with its fandom. They have been some of the biggest instigators/bullies since bpwf has dropped. I've seen all kinds of mental gymnastics from saying the nashuri fandom would rather see shuri with a killer than support gay love [like what??] to Letitia is clearly lesbian because of her attire [pls be fr] and everything in between. Itâs so unwarranted and I never see Nashuri fans doing the same thing back. Enjoy what you like, and leave the rest behind. It's such an easy 1+1=2 concept and yet, it goes over people's head still. Itâs honestly disappointing when a fandom turns you off to a ship/character, especially when the ship is lowkey dope. Something that reminds me of this was the stucky fandom when the Captain America movies came out. Yâall.......when I tell you this fandom had me STRESSED đ„Ž. I saw racism/ deliberate exclusion of Sam, hate towards Sharon Carter just because she was a woman, you name it. They annoyed me so bad that I began to dislike Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers as characters [trust me, it made no sense lol] I couldnât stand seeing either one of their names pop up. It took some of the Avenger movies [and honestly the sambucky fandom + Sebastian Stan/ Anthony Mackie's friendship] coming out years later for me to even be remotely cool with the idea of Bucky Barnes again. Anyways *drinks water* I'm getting stressed all over again just thinking about it lmao Long story short, donât be an asshole. Enjoy YOUR flavor of ice cream and try not to shit on others and their differing flavor of choice in the process. Trust me, it's easier than you think.
ALSO: If you are a shuriri fan that hasn't been hateful/ problematic, this isn't about you boo [yall are good in my books! đ]
Crying that the #1 answer was âBitch me!â because honestly mood. Jokes aside, I canât really imagine Namor with another partner. It's probably largely due to the fact that Shuri was the main character we see him interact + bring his guard down with [outside of Namora?] This is also coming from someone who has not read the Namor comics and am very new to him as a character. If you have any knowledge you want to share in the comments, pls do âš
ALSO: I threw in the Sue Storm comment to be annoying *teehee* but it was interesting to see how many people actually agreed with this statement. Maybe I'm just a horse with blinders about this fandom but Iâm not really pressed? Iâve seen people argue that Ryan's current iteration of the Namor character wouldn't be in this type of relationship [along with people saying Tenoch wouldnât go for it either] but I guess we'll just have to wait and see what unfolds *tries not to stress while we wait for future iterations of Namor and the fate of his character's arc/ Talokan*
The question on everyoneâs mind! Although the delusional side of me was bummed that yall weren't more chaotic and went full "yes!", my logical side agrees with the final poll đ„Č. Again, I'm not pressed about mcu and what they put out, whether it favors this ship or not. At the end of the day, Iâm still going to vibe like Iâve been doing. If nothing else, I just hope we get to see these two characters and their rich dynamic again because Marvel can't ignore how the world reacted to Shuri and Namor. And hey, sometimes Marvel listens! Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie were on a mission after fans brought up a potential team up and after that, those two found every excuse to bring up a potential movie in interviews for YEARS until finally *boom* đșđžđŠ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Show đŠ đșđž was born. Miracles do happen everyday rofl [I know these two examples have nothing to do with one another but let me have this lol]
ALSO: I only trust these characters in Ryan's hands so I'm hoping he's the first in line to direct whatever this future dynamic ends up being.
It was cool seeing what other protagonists this fandom is drawn to outside of Shuri/Black Panther. Iâm curious to know what other ships yâall also enjoy [feel free to drop them in the comments if you care to share]. I feel like a lot of the top picks in this poll I also resonated with, like Iron man for example. I donât know what it is but there is just something about a genius character with a mix of charisma/ big softy + sarcastic energy that will do it for me every đđŸsingleđđŸ time đđŸ
ALSO: Not everyone sleeping on Thor and Hulk?! đ I feel bad that I left out Ant-man [especially with Quantumania just coming out] but you can only do 10 options on Tumblr polls and it was between him and Captain Marvel soâŠ.a choice was madeâŠ..
This one cracks me up [and yes I had too much fun making these summaries which I find highly accurate] Also, I have no beef with any of these characters btw đ I truly believe that a hero is only as interesting as their counterpart. If your villain isn't captivating, it takes away from the hero + their storytelling potential and vice versa. The poll was split between Killmonger and Namor at one point [which if these two ever met/ were on screen together like ??? They have free reign to completely destroy my life. I welcome all calamity that ensues.] I'm not going to survive Namor and Kang in the same film this coming Avengers: Kang Dynasty movie.
ALSO: I didn't choose him but Thanos has been one of the most impactful/ compelling villains weâve seen in the mcu thus far. I mean, heâs literally responsible for like 3 major films in the mcu + Josh Brolin is just amazing at what he does in general. This is brave to say but it was lowkey bittersweet to see his character's arc come to an end [obviously it was a huge relief but yeah]. Don't come for me.
This one was just for fun since I recently made that tenitia rant post but it was cool seeing some of you come back with your own film ideas of what Letitia and Tenoch could act in together. I'm so down bad for them that I'm game for absolutely anything. Romcom? Let's do it. A Podcast of them reviewing their favorite foods from their cultures? I'll eat with yall. Music video? Where's the link? I don't care what it is. Someone brought this up but I really wish we got more game interviews with them like them reading thirst tweets, answering the web's most searched questions, a joint hot ones interview, something! They would have killed those! Bring them back!đŁïž Bring them back! đŁïž Bring them back! đŁïž
ALSO: Letitia has already voiced a character [Nooshy in "Sing 2"] so now I need Tenoch to do the same. I would love to hear his voice in something. It would realistically be in Spanish since I know the majority of his projects have been thus far but idgaf, Iâm still showing up *turns on closed captions* [shout out to everyone who also started to learn spanish after this beautiful man came into our lives]
And last but not least, your blog feedback <3 Thanks again for giving your input on this. My blog is slowly starting to grow and I'm having a lot of new people interact with my page so I wanted to do a quick temperature check of what people are feeling. At the end of the day, I'm aways going to stick to what feels authentic to me and what I want to post because if you're not liking what you're doing, what are you doing it all for? But I will definitely keep this feedback in mind. For the people who are new or just coming across my blog, here are some examples of what I'm referencing in this poll: fan edits [1, 2, 3] rants [1, 2, 3] song recs [1, 2, 3] Tenitia [1, 2, 3].
ALSO: I thought I was doing the most with the amount of Tenoch posts I was blogging already but maybe not. Donât worry, I'll find more ways to post our baby girl (:
WOW, YOU'RE STILL HERE!? Nice đ„° Seriously, thanks again to everyone who participated in this completely unserious poll. I've never done one of these before but now that I know what to do and not do, I may make another one in the future. We'll see. Continue to stay tuned for future Namor/Shuri + Tenoch/Letitia shenanigans đ«
Authorâs Note: Hi! It's been almost a year since I posted a new fic. A lot has happened in my life and I honestly lost inspiration to write for months until recently. Lately I have been watching HBOâs The Time Travelerâs Wife, and despite the mix reviews about, I genuinely like it and am hooked. This fic will be inspired by it (not entirely a copycat, just that it involves time travel and meeting your soulmate), and will be multi-chaptered.
Blurb: After 60 blissful years of marriage with the love of his life, time hit Bucky with a hard slap. His wife took her last breath peacefully on their shared bed, while heâs stuck still slowly aging. That is, until an old friend from Wakanda offers him an opportunity to visit her from different timelines of their relationship.
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Prologue:
Itâs been six months since he had to wake up every morning to an empty bed. Six months since he could only hear your voice in his head and through recordings, and feel like your presence is real in his dreams. Willing himself to get up, he begrudgingly went to the bathroom for a shower.
James Buchanan Barnes did not have an easy life. Ever since he fell from that train, he hasnât stopped fighting. Fighting under the command of others, fighting to be free, and fighting for whatâs moral in his books. But perhaps the most worthwhile one heâs been in was when he was fighting for you.
He got a taste of the closest thing to normal the world could offer someone like him when he met you. And while those sixty years were when he was the happiest, what now? Where does a man in his 160s but looks to be in his 40s go from here?
Youâve always joked about how you starting to look much older than him would cause him to just leave you in a retirement home, but heâd chuckle and place a kiss on your temple, whispering assurances in your ears. Because aside from him being a proper gentleman and a wonderful husband, he swore his soul is forever tied to yours.
The first two months since your funeral, heâs shut himself alone in your shared home. Friends tried to reach out but respected his time to grieve properly. Heâs spent it around the house, reading your favorite books and wondering how certain chapters wouldâve made you feel, looking through pictures and knickknacks you had around the house that were taken home from every travel, and just letting himself cry when it got too much.
Stepping out of the shower, even the simple task of choosing an outfit to wear reminds him of how you loved mixing and matching his clothes for him. With a heavy sigh, he chose a simple dark shirt and jacket, along with dark pants. Today he was going to see Shuri at Wakanda per her request. Sheâs paid her respects to you during the funeral, and heâs taking her invitation for a visit to Wakanda as her way to check up on him.
Greeting familiar faces on his way to the princessâ lab, when the doors finally opened, he was taken back by the strange platform in the middle of the room. Shuri, sensing his presence, turns around and greets him. The
âAh! Itâs so good to see you, White Wolf.â She takes a long look at him which reminds him of how his own mother then would check up on him. âThough Iâd be lying if I say that you look good. But I understand. Come look.â She gestures for him to come closer to show him what sheâs working on.
Approaching her and the tablet sheâs holding, he sees that the screen shows a bunch of numbers and some other new features he couldnât wrap his head around.
âWhat are you working on?â He finally asked.
âHas anyone told you about the Pym Particles?â she asked, taking slow steps around the platform device in front of him.
âYeah. I heard they were used by the avengers who didnât get snapped to time travel and collect the stones. Why?â at this point, he was skeptical of what could come out next of his friend's mouth.
âThatâs correct.â she nods. âThe Pym particles allowed them to shrink to subatomic size and enter the Quantum Realm. Iâm so glad you're saving me the time from explaining a lot.â she grins at him.
She pauses from walking in circles and finally faces him again. âThis machine right here is similar to the one they used to travel through time. Only that its smaller, and well... looks a lot better.â She beams smugly and walks over to the nearest table. âAnd Iâll save you the science talk about how this works, but essentially, Pym Particles are no need for this baby. All you need...â she walks over to a safe and opens it, revealing a small syringe.
Bucky steps back. âWoah, woah, woah. What is that for?â
Shuri smiles at him apologetically. "I'm sorry, I shouldâve explained more. How do I simplify this...â She pauses for a second. âHave you seen the movie âIn Time?ââ
âYeah.â He answers quietly, recalling how you made him watch it once during a date night at home.
âWell, it's quite similar but also a whole lot different from that. You see, once I inject this to a host, you would be able to control which timeline youâd like to visit, right on your forearmâ she explains.
âOkay, so what does anything of this have to do with me?â He had a hunch, knowing her all these years have made him predict her better.
She looks at him sheepishly before continuing. âItâs not quite perfect yet. And I wanted to ask if youâd like to do tests?â
âNo.â he scowls and turns around ready to leave the lab, and Wakanda itself when she called out to him again.
âYou can visit your wife, White Wolf!â He stops in his tracks. Still not turning to face her again, she continues. âAny timeline from her past, even the ones where you havenât met yet.â
âI wish I met you earlier.â youâd tell him occasionally, the admiration and love heavy in your eyes. All for him.
Finally facing Shuri again, he takes a long look at the machine, and the syringe sheâs still holding. The last six months without you have been awful. And itâs like the universe heard his cries and decided heâs suffered for too long in his life.
âWhat are the risks?â
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Iâm a little rusty on writing here lol. Let me know what you think!
                                                          PART 1
ăăăă @scldatâ sent:Â â hey, now. youâve been helping me ever since we met. itâs about time i started repaying the favor. â
ăăăăShuri wasnât the best at thanking people, especially because there were very few instances in which she liked asking for or even accepting some help. Honestly, she didnât plan on telling anyone that she was struggling with manging loss and training, but Bucky had still noticed it the moment heâd showed up in Wakanda. Like he was perfectly capable of seeing right through her, a smile that wasnât as bright as she tried to deal with TâChalla disappearance and the responsibility of now being the one in charge. The Black Panther powers that ran through her veins were like liquid fire she had no idea how to master, her future one she felt like sheâd stolen from her brother. Sheâd grown up as a princess but had never really expected to be the one sitting on the throne, but being the protector of Wakanda was a concept so foreign from what she was used to.Â
ăăăăThe Dora Milaje had been great training coaches, but the White Wolf Âhad surprisingly turned out to be the person whose support she needed the most â not that Shuri had admitted it. Maybe it was because theyâd shared so much or maybe it was the way she knew he understood what it was like to lose someone⊠But she didnât feel as bad in standing vulnerable in front of him. Even when she could count her true friends on the fingers of one hand, Bucky was definitely one those. « A cup of Starbucks coffee wouldâve been more than enough for a payment. » She joked, a pack of ice on her sore shoulder. « At least I wonât have trouble sleeping tonight, Iâm exhausted. » There was not a single muscle of her body that wasnât tired at the moment, but Shuri felt better than the day before. She knew she was not the most patient girl to train, but heâd stayed. « Thank you, for not giving up on me when I failed that move for the twelfth time. »
Bucky Barnes x reader, Platonic Shuri x reader, platonic Shuri x Bucky
Summary: itâs been a few months living in Wakanda with Bucky and he has a question for you.
Bucky Masterlist~ Main Masterlist~ Series Masterlist
Word Count: 1051
Warnings: fluff.
A/N: I tried to do my best based off of the end credit scenes we have of Bucky in Wakanda. !!constructive criticism is always welcome!!
It's been a few months since Bucky has been out of cryo, you two have been enjoying your stay in Wakanda. Itâs been amazing for the both of you, living a peaceful calm life has really benefited you both. No threats, no worries, no fighting, just peace.
âGood morning.â You say stroking Buckyâs beard that has grown substantially since he came out of ice.
âGood morning, beautiful.â
âYou sleep well, White Wolf?â Bucky looks at you confused. âThatâs what the villagers are calling you. What? You donât like it?â You ask sitting up facing him.
âItâs not that, Itâs just different.â
âA good different right?â You ask, kissing his cheek.
âYes doll, a good different.â You smile getting up out of bed. Bucky grabs your hand pulling you back to him. âStay in bed.â He pleads wrapping his arms around you, just wanting to cuddle some more.
âI would gladly stay in bed with you if we didnât have things to do.â You say cupping his face. âPlus I think someoneâs outside waiting for you.â
You point to the door, looking out the window. Shuri is standing by the lake in front of your hut. âOh-.â Bucky jumps out of bed and puts on his sleeve covering his left shoulder.
Shuri regularly came to check on Bucky, TâChalla did some days as well. As Bucky continued to get better they stopped coming as much. This was the first time youâd seen Shuri in a couple weeks.
He pecks your lips smiling, âIâll be back, doll. Donât go anywhere.â You nod as Bucky leaves the hut walking to Shuri outside.
âSergeant Barnes.â Shuri addresses him.
âBucky.â
âHow are you feeling?â
âGood, thank you.â Shuri smiles reaching in her back pocket. She hands Bucky a black velvet case. âIâm sure sheâll say yes.â
Bucky had been planning to propose to you for weeks now, he had Shuri and TâChalla help him with the ring during his check ups. The ring was finally done and now it was time for Bucky to pop the question.
Bucky smiles, glancing at the ring before putting the case away. âThank you, Shuri.â
Bucky and Shuri both glance at the hut, seeing you stare from afar. Shuri nods, âwell I better not keep you. (Y/N) is staring me down.â
âHi (Y/N) we can see you!â
You walk over to Bucky and Shuri looking at them timidly. âHow long were you waiting?â Bucky questioned nervously panicking inside wondering if you saw the ring. âNot long, but we have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it.â You admit looking at the sky. Bucky relaxes as he is reassured you still have no clue.
âI will see you both later then.â Shuri says before waking off leaving you and Bucky alone.
âWas she checking up on you?â You ask leaning on his shoulder as you both watch the water. That was something you two regularly did whenever you needed calmness.
âYeah.â
âYouâre okay though, right Buck? You know you can always talk to me.â You declare, not moving from your position on his shoulder. Bucky moves so heâs facing you. âI am the best Iâve been in a while Doll.â
Bucky plants kisses on your cheeks, forehead, chin and nose, making you giggle. âReady to start the day?â
âYou know it.â
You and Buckyâs day consisted of, washing and drying your clothes, tidying up your hut, planting some crops and vegetables, and helping out with the goat farm whilst the Wakandian kids stared curiously.
After a couple hours you and Bucky were finally done for the day. You both sat down in front of the lake just taking in the day. Your days were the same everyday but you both didnât mind. You loved the sense of normality and structure. âI love everyday with you.â You say holding Buckyâs hand.
âAnd so do I.â Bucky shifts so heâs facing you. âDoll.â
You look at him making eye contact, his heart beating out of his chest. âBucky what is it? Are you okay?â He nods, taking a deep breath. Reminding himself that he can do this. Heâs been planning this for months. He just has to put into words how he feels.
â(Y/N), when we first met you left an impression on me that Iâll never forget. Youâre just something that's not worth forgetting. As Steve was fighting all the governments for me, you were there also. Telling me Iâm worth it, when I thought I wasnât.â You smile as you reminisce on the early stages of your relationship.
âYou even stayed here while I was on ice being here when I got out. These past few months have been the most peaceful and relaxable months of my life. Iâve never been happier.â Tears are threatening to spill from your eyes. He stands up as his hand searches for the black velvety box.
âThereâs not a lot of things I am sure of in this world. But there is one thing I am sure of. My love for you. You have been here for me through thick and thin, through the ups and the downs. I want you in my life. I am most certain of that. I love you so much it hurts.â
Your eyes widen as you come to a realization of what is happening. Bucky gets down on one knee and holds the black velvet box in front of you.
âI want to be by your side until the day I die. I want nothing more. I want to love you forever. (Y/N) (Y/L/N) will you marry me?â
Bucky opens the case with a huge smile on his face. You gaze at the stunning diamond ring Bucky has before you. Without having to think you nod as you jump into his arms kissing him like your life depended on it.
âYes. Yes yes! I will!â
Bucky takes the ring out the case and slides it on your ring finger. He places an innocent kiss on your forehead and pulls you into his chest. You sit there together watching the sunset just like you did the day he came out of cryostasis.
âI love you so much James Barnes.â
âI love you always and forever, (Y/N) Barnes.â
A/N: Thank you so much for reading, likes, comments and reblogs are appreciated :) ~ Mak
warnings: none? maybe a smidgen of language? fluffy bucky, bad description of dancing? idk, there really isnât anything in this one to be warned about it just super wholesome
word count: 2437Â
a/n: okay so this came out longer than i meant it to, but iâm not mad at it. thereâs mention of he/they pronouns and gender identity, if i didnât do the subject justice please let me know. also tiktok mentions and all creators are tagged accordingly so please go appreciate their wonderfulness :)Â
p.s.: my requests and tag lists are open!!Â
if you want to know where these characters are coming from, check out the other parts! you donât have to read them in any particular order!
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Being from the 1940âs, Bucky didnât have much education in the world of smartphones and social media. When he came out of cryo in Wakanda, Shuri wasted no time showing him the ways of the iPhone. Honestly, he was stunned because there were so many things you could do with it. So much information was available at the touch of his fingers.
Shuri taught him the ins and outs of the phone. He had gotten pretty good at it, if he did say so himself. She had just begun to teach Bucky about social media when Steve pulled him back to the Big Apple. When he returned to New York, he was able to easily contact Steve, who was not as proficient as Bucky was. So when he met the fantastical group of four friends, they began to teach him. This was one of those things that they were incredibly excited to teach Bucky about.
âSo you donât have an account on anything?â Freddie held his hand out for Buckyâs phone.
âNo, I have one on something. I think Instant Graham? My friend set it up for me, but she never taught me how to use it.â Freddie smiled and shook his head, dark curls bouncing back and forth.
âItâs Instagram, bubs and thatâs a good jumping off point.â He opened the black iPhone and swiped through the pages on the homescreen. Coming across the sunset colored icon, he hovered his finger over it. The screen changed, opening to a white screen with the words, WELCOME to INSTAGRAM, whitewolf. Bucky smiled at the name displayed and Freddie scrunched his brows.
âWhat is a White Wolf?â
âIâm the White Wolf. Itâs Wakandan. We can change it if we need to.â Freddie looked over at Bucky and saw the happiness on his face at the name.
âNo, itâs good we can leave it.â He clicked on the profile button in the bottom right corner of the screen. âOkay, so this is your personal profile.â In the top left corner whitewolf was written with a little arrow next to it facing downward. Freddie opened the edit profile section.
âDo you have a favorite picture of yourself? You have to set a profile picture so people know that itâs you.â Bucky nodded in understanding, and then took his phone back to scroll through his pictures. He didnât have many, just the ones that he took recently. There was hardly any of just him, but he eventually found one he deemed good enough.
âAlright, now what do you want to put in your bio?â Shrugging his shoulders, Bucky leaned back into Cassieâs plush couch.
âWhat does yours say?â Freddie pulled his own phone out of his pocket. The pale lilac color seemed to shine through the clear case that it wore. Opening his own Instagram, Freddie leaned the phone towards Bucky.
|| he/they || activist || va te faire voir ||
âWhat does âhe slash theyâ mean?â
âOh, those are my pronouns.â Freddie received a head tilt from Bucky, so he decided to elaborate. âSo, I identify as a non-binary who is comfortable with you using he/him pronouns or they/them pronouns. If youâre talking about me to someone else, you can say âhe is at the store,â or âthey are at the store.ââ Bucky nodded, still a bit confused on the subject.
âWhen do you use each one? Like is there a certain time that you say he and him and another time for they and them?â Bucky was trying to get some clarification on the topic.
âNot necessarily. Usually, when youâre first talking to someone, itâs common practice nowadays to use they/them pronouns so as to not misgender anyone. I know it probably sounds a bit excessive and a small bit over sensitive to you, but to a queer or non-binary person it makes a whole hell of a lot of difference when someone tries to be inclusive.â
âOkay, so like if I just meet someone on the street, I should use the they/them pronouns until told otherwise?â
âYeah, absolutely. Do you want to include your pronouns in your bio?â Bucky smiled and nodded, happy with himself that he was able to understand that so well.
âSo, what does it mean to be non-binary and still use the he/him pronouns? Donât those two contradict each other?â
âNot really. Gender is a spectrum, as is sexuality, but for someone to identify as non-binary and use he/they pronouns, means that I feel that not everything about manhood accurately describes my truth. On that same hand, I still do identify as a male.â
âRight, right.â Throughout Freddieâs lesson about gender identity, he was able to finish Buckyâs profile and begin to follow the three girls. After clicking the blue follow button on all three of the girls profiles, the group chat between them started blowing up, that was a new phrase Bucky learned last week.
Evie: um, i just got the weirdest insta notif
Penny: me too???
Cassie: I did too.
Cassie: Wait, who is Bucky with right now?
Evie: DANG IT FREDERICK I WANTED TO HELP HIM SET IT UP
Bucky: My name isnât Frederick, Evie
Incoming Call from Evie
âWhat do you want, spaz?â Freddie answered on speakerphone. An indignant scoff  came from the other end.
âI thought we were all going to help him with that, Frederick.â
âUm, I donât remember us talking about that.â He laughed as the door to Cassieâs apartment opened, allowing Penny to walk in and smile at the two men on the couch. âAlso, when were we going to have time to do that with you being at school and all?â
âWe were going to wait until the weekend!â
âEves, youâve been saying that for the past like three weeks.â
âOh my gosh, fine.â Her end of the phone got real quiet, âIâll be home in like ten minutes. I call dibs on helping him set up a TikTok.â Three beeps signalled to the room that Evie had hung up the phone. Bucky turned to Penny and began to ask about her day.
âYa know, the usual. Rude customers, bratty co-workers, lifeâs a dream at the bank.â She slipped out of her nude heels and made her way to the sofa. âWhat have you boys been up to?â
âWe have been setting Buck up with some social media and learning about gender identity and respecting pronouns.â Freddie said proudly as he handed Bucky his phone back.
âSick! Which ones did you do?â
âAll the classics, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook just for PR though because hardly anyone uses it anymore.â
âRight, and canât do TikTok until Evie gets here. Um, did you set up a Spotify for him?â Bucky recognized the name and the memories of Shuri helping him floated in his head.
âOh, I have one of those. That was actually the first thing that Shuri helped me set up whenever I got this thing.â He opened the app quickly to prove what he was saying. Penny smiled and gave a small thumbs up. âI do have one question.â The two of them gave Bucky their undivided attention. âWhat is a TikTok?â
âRight, so itâs just short videos. Itâs really pretty cool and a really good way to waste time.â Freddie answered while pulling up his own page on the app.
âYeah, and the thing that shows you videos is curated to your tastes because itâs based on your likes and people you follow.â
âIâm almost positive that Evie is going to teach you a dance and do a TikTok with you, if you agree to it.â Penny laughed at the thought of Bucky doing one of the dances that she saw on her For You page. The door to the apartment swung open a second time, revealing a winded Evie.
She dropped her school bag on the floor, hunching over while gripping the side of the granite countertop. Evie held a finger up and the group on the couch waited for her to speak.
âI ran--â deep inhale, âI ran from the subway.â Another deep breath as she lifted her upper half, stretching out her back with her hands on the back of her hips. âYou havenât done TikTok yet right?â
âNo, your Highness, we havenât done TikTok.â She smiled big and then plopped herself on Buckyâs left side. She thrust her hand toward him, wiggling her fingers. Bucky cautiously placed his phone in the center of her palm.
âThis is going to be good. Okay so since your name on Instagram is whitewolf, we canât use that for TikTok. Itâs gotta be something snappy.â
âI donât know, I think you can use the same one for both, Eve.â Penny remarked as Evie downloaded TikTok onto Buckyâs phone.
âWell, of course you can, but weâre not going to.â She giggled as the app opened. She looked over at Bucky with wrinkled brows. âDo you have any nicknames?â
âUm, Bucky is my nickname.â He said in a duh tone.
âWell, obviously, but do you have any other ones? Like, what do your friends call you?â
âBucky or Buck, I donât really have nicknames.â Evie groaned and threw her head back.
âOkay, well letâs think. Youâre a Sergeant. Your real name is James Buchanan Barnes. Superhero name is Winter Soldier or White Wolf. You have a metal arm.â
âYouâre literally just stating facts, Evie.â Freddie said from the other side of Bucky, who was nodding along in confirmation to Evieâs statements.
âI know! Iâm processing. What about vibraniumjames?â
âThatâs disgusting.â âMm, yeah thatâs a no from me.â Penny and Freddie talked at the same time.
âmetallicsergeant? jamesbby? Any of those tickle our fancy?â
âThe first one isnât terrible, but itâs not great. Why donât you just use whitewolf like his Instagram? Or you could do iambuckybarnes.â
âYeah, Iâm with Freddie. I like whitewolf or iambuckybarnes, itâs simple. And I am the White Wolf, so yeah.â Bucky said to a disgruntled Evie.
âOh my gosh, fine. We can always change it later, but this is fine for now.â She set up his profile, making it match the other ones that Freddie had made. Once she was finished with her work, she turned to Bucky and smiled big again. âNow, I can teach you a dance and if youâre cool with it we can post it on your profile.â Bucky shook his head and pulled himself off of the comfy couch beneath him.
âIf weâre going to do this, we need to do it right, so donât hold back on me.â He smiled as Evie squealed in excitement.
âYou know, my school friends were just dying to see the day that you got social media.â This statement confused Bucky.
âAnd why would that be?â Evie laughed as she scrolled through her TikTok feed, searching for the right dance to do with Bucky.
âWell, for one, they think youâre hot and theyâre thirsty hoes.â She clicked on the original dance video, showing the screen to Bucky. âAnd, for two, they love you. Everyone does.â Bucky shook his head at that. He did too many bad things for everyone to love him.
âHey, remember what we talked about?â Penny said from across the room. âWe donât downgrade our progress. Most of the general public is more forgiving than we give them credit for.â Bucky nodded then focused his attention on the video.
âThis is Cardi Bâs song Up. People on TikTok have made a challenge of doing this dance to the song. I think it originated with a girl named Mya Nicole. Anyway! Weâre going to do this one, if youâre up for it.â Bucky looked at Evie with one brow quirked. There was so much shaking in this. Nonetheless, he shrugged his shoulders., it clearly was making Evie happy so he wasnât going to take that away.
âSickening! Okay, letâs start learning it.â It took a good hour and a half to help Bucky move his body in the way that the dance required. By the time they were ready to start filming the actual video, Cassie had walked in.
âWhat is happening here?â A large smile spread across her face as she watched Bucky and Evie practice one last time. A breathless Evie turned to Cassie.
âBucky agreed to do the Cardi B Up dance with me.â She then turned to Bucky, âYou ready to do this for real?â The tall man beside her shook his head while laughing.
âYeah, letâs do it.â From the safety of the couch, Freddie, Penny and Cassie were watching the scene before them unfold. Both Bucky and Evie jumped into frame, with their legs spread wide. Throwing their fists in front of them and then behind their legs in time with the music. Bringing their hands above their head to clap and then jumping again, throwing just one hand up at a time.
Shifting to the side, the pair brought the leg closest to the camera up to their waist while hitting it back down with their fist. They both remained facing sideways as they shook the leg they just hit and ran their hands down their torso. The pair did another vertical jump, bringing their knees up to their fists. Once their feet hit the floor, they folded at the waist, slamming their palms flat on the ground.
Smiles were plastered on both their faces as they finished out the dance, knees bent, bouncing their legs back and forth while tossing their hands above their heads. Loud laughter rang out from the three friends in the living room as Bucky and Evie dropped to their butts. The video ended with Bucky and Evie yelling at the other three in the room.
âYouâre definitely going to go viral with that one, Buck!â
âLike an infection?â He asked with wide eyes of concern, more peels of laughter rang out.
âNo, like famous, lots of people are going to see it.â That relieved and scared Bucky at the same time. He wasnât quite sure how he felt about it, but he knows that his friends wouldnât steer him wrong.
âNow we can caption it something cute!â Evie breathed out as she leaned over the couch next to Cassie, who was now curled up beneath a fluffy white blanket.
âDonât forget to tag the original creator, I hate it when people donât do that.â
The video was posted with the caption,
iambuckybarnes: am i doing the tiktok right realpokemonevie? dance cr: theemyanicole
And it wasnât long after posting that Bucky got a call from Steve that he needed to come into the tower.
with you, a girl could get bolder (i just wanna be a little bit closer) - part one
PART ONE: can you feel it?
(Series Masterlist)
Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Reader
Rating: Explicit (18+)
Featuring: Smut; Angst; Sex Pollen/Aphrodisiacs; Dubious Consent; Loss of Virginity; First Time; Vaginal Sex; Cunnilingus; Creampie; Dirty Talk
Words: 5484
Summary:Â For a single moment there is absolute silence as you and Bucky stare down at the broken glass and the silvery mist rising from it with shocking speed and volume.
âOh, fuck.â
You and Bucky get hit with an extremely powerful aphrodisiac, resulting in some mind-blowing (but dubiously consensual) sex on a quinjet. And if sleeping with a coworker in a drug-fueled haze wasnât bad enough, youâve also had an unrequited crush on him for months.
A/N: My first multi-chapter fic! My first attempt at something resembling a plot! There will be 3 parts, about 15k total. Titles are from Want You In My Room by Carly Rae Jepsen. Part 2 will be out next week!
âThanks, Steve,â you say as he sets your bag in one of the quinjetâs storage compartments. Ever the gentleman, heâd insisted on carrying your luggage for you, since he was headed the same way anyway.
Just a few minutes ago the jet was bustling with technicians packing away carefully labelled silver briefcases, but now itâs just you, Steve, Bucky, and Bruce.
Bucky is headed to Wakanda, summoned by Shuri with the promise of impressive new upgrades for his arm. The briefcases are samples of chemical solutions the Avengers recently confiscated from an enemy base. Theyâre also headed to Wakanda, to be examined in one of the countryâs laboratories even Tony - begrudgingly â has to admit are more advanced than his own.
Along the way, Bucky will be dropping you in Zurich to meet up with Pepper. Sheâs attending a fancy business retreat there and snagged you an invite under the guise of professional development and maintaining the relationship between Stark Industries and the Avengers. As though being married to Iron Man isnât enough to cement that relationship. Really, she just hates being outnumbered by arrogant, misogynistic billionaires and wants the company.
Youâre certainly not complaining. A chance to eat ridiculously expensive food and shit talk gross old men in view of the Swiss Alps? Beats running around after the team, keeping track of a thousand conflicting schedules and chasing down late mission reports.
You spend another minute or two idly chatting with Steve and Bruce as Bucky makes himself busy at the instrument panel. The jet can basically fly itself, but you suspect Bucky gets a bit of a thrill any time he gets to be in the cockpit, tech nerd that he is.
âYou sure you have everything?â Steve asks you with a teasing smirk. âItâs a whole two days, you know. Pretty sure that requires at least a dozen books.â
âOh, har-har,â you grumble. âGod, you overpack one time and it turns into a whole thing!â
âDidnât you take like four pairs of shoes and two books for a day trip?â Bruce calls as he walks down the ramp, heading back to the lab, youâre sure.
âIt was three pairs and you canât always rely on weather forecasts!â you shout after him.
Steve jokingly rolls his eyes. âOf course. And the books?â
âTwo is a perfectly reasonable number of books to bring on a day trip,â you protest primly. âAnd if I recall correctly, you ended up borrowing one of those books on the way home, so youâre welcome.â
âFair enough,â Steve laughs, holding out his hands in mock concession and turning to say his goodbyes to Bucky, currently bent over the panel, confidently pressing buttons and flicking toggles. It gives you some comfort. Youâre a bit of a nervous flier, but Bucky seems to know what heâs doing and the Avengersâ personal jet has to be a lot safer than any commercial plane youâve ever been on anyway.
Though itâs more than just the thought of crashing into the Atlantic ocean that has you on edge. Three hours. Thatâs approximately how long youâll be confined with Bucky in a high-tech tin can.
Three hours to sit in awkward silence, or worse, awkward conversation if your previous interactions are anything to go by. Chances are youâll try to make small talk but somehow end up saying something stupid while Bucky just sort of looks at you like heâs wondering how you managed to get this job in the first place. Itâs a reasonable question, to be fair, and one youâve asked yourself at least once every day since you started.
Not that youâre a notably skilled conversationalist in general, but around Bucky, you can barely manage to string two coherent sentences together. You canât help it! You just like him so fucking much and you want him to like you even just a little, so you try to be cool and relaxed and chill. Like Natasha or Sam, the two people who, apart from Steve, he seems to actually be comfortable around.
Unfortunately, you are neither cool nor relaxed and you definitely are not chill. No, you are a grab-bag of somewhat less attractive personality traits like excitable and dorky and perpetually-fucking-nervous, all wrapped up in sensible shoes and practical, un-sexy clothing. Basically the anti-Nat, or any person you can imagine Bucky being attracted to. So when you try to converse with him like a normal person you usually end up rambling on like an alien who watched one episode of Gilmore Girls and thought that was how humans really communicated with each other. Not exactly a turn on.
Sadly, knowing you have absolutely no chance with him does nothing to stop your feelings. If anything it only makes them stronger somehow. No harm in letting yourself become totally obsessed with the guy since itâs not like youâll ever tell him how you feel, therefore thereâs no chance of rejection! Foolproof!
Really though, you donât know how you could have avoided falling for him anyway, even if you had tried.
As a member of the teamâs admin staff, you see them basically every day. Relaxing, training, doing press and charity events â everything but actually going on missions. After months of chatting during meetings, discussing schedules and events, and working in the same place they live, youâve gotten to know them pretty well, you think.
And despite Buckyâs taciturn demeanor, the White Wolf seems more like a puppy to you. Sure, his resting expression has a tendency to read as slightly murderous and he's undoubtedly deadly in the field, but there's another side to him too.
Bucky is enthralled with all things technological. Whenever thereâs a presentation on new tools for the team Bucky is there, bright-eyed and attentive, with thoughtful, clever questions on how it all works, and heâs not shy about making suggestions either.
He shamelessly enjoys all things soft and cozy â fuzzy blankets, knit sweaters, his cat. Alpine was a stray Bucky found wandering the grounds of the compound. Now she wanders the residential wing instead, usually wherever Bucky is.
He could be bitter and angry and cruel after everything heâs been through â and God knows heâd have every right â but heâs not. He has his bad days, of course. Days at a time where you hardly see him except for mandatory meetings or training, and then with dark shadows under his eyes and a heavy blankness that seems etched into his face.
But most of the time itâs clear he wants to be part of the world. With his never-ending curiosity about all the things he missed, or never had the freedom to enjoy. With his dark, wry humor and the fond way he canât help but look at Steve whenever he says something that must remind him of before the war. With the way he tries so goddamn hard to put some good back into the world, to make up for things that werenât even his fault.
You truly donât understand how anyone could know him and not love him. You certainly never stood a chance.
âSee you, pal. Text me when you land.â Steveâs voice pulls you out of your thoughts and you realize youâve been staring into nothing for longer than you realized. âSay hi to Pepper for me!â he calls to you as he leaves.
And with that, itâs just you and Bucky. For the next three hours.
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The awkward silence â apart from a quiet, âYou ready?â from Bucky just before take-off â lasts all of ten minutes. Thatâs as long as you can go before the pressure to say something becomes irresistible. Being bad at talking to Bucky has never kept you from trying, unfortunately.
âYou excited to go back to Wakanda?â you ask.
Bucky nods. âYeah. Itâll be nice to see Shuri again.â He says it with a soft smile and you know he means it. He clearly has a deep affection and respect for her.
âI bet. She seems ridiculously cool. Honestly, I wanna be her when I grow up,â you joke, then immediately cringe. I wanna be her when I grow up? Come on! Bucky laughs politely and the jet is once again silent.
Bucky seems content to just sit with his thoughts, but the jetâs at cruising altitude now so you take the opportunity to get out of your seat and grab one of the only two books from your bag. Canât say anything stupid if youâre too busy reading! Check and mate, Rogers.
Youâre elbow deep in toiletries and underwear, having decided blindly digging around would be preferable to actually taking the bag down and fully unzipping it, when you decide to try speaking again. Â
âSo do you know what upgrades youâre getting? You know, for ââ you gesture at your left arm, or try to, except you use the arm currently being eaten by your suitcase at the exact moment the jet hits a patch of turbulence, jostling you and your luggage.
Bucky jumps up, darting over to steady you with a hand on your back. As a part of your mind becomes consumed with thoughts of, holy shit heâs touching me, you manage to wrench your arm out of your suitcase, sending it to knock against the silver briefcase next to it. The impact shifts the briefcase slightly. The next bump of the jet a moment later has it falling out of the storage unit entirely.
The silver briefcases used by the Avengers to transport dangerous or delicate materials are very cleverly designed so that â properly clasped â they could be used as a football for an NFL game with no ill-effects.
Which is how you know this case has very clearly not been properly clasped because as it falls it springs open, and a small vial of clear liquid hits the floor. And shatters.
For a single moment there is absolute silence as you and Bucky stare down at the broken glass and the thin, silvery mist rising from it with shocking speed and volume, filling the space around your bodies.
âOh, fuck,â you breathe.
Bucky snaps into action, grabbing you by the arm and tugging you toward the sleeping compartments in the back of the jet, calling for FRIDAY along the way.
âGet us back to the compound now,â he orders. âAnd get Stark or Banner on the line.â He shoves you inside the nearest cabin, following and sliding the door shut behind him.
Immediately heâs gripping you by the shoulders and turning you to face him. âDid any of it get on you? On your clothes?â he asks urgently, eyes scanning your body.
âNo! I mean, not the liquid, I donât think. But what about that mist or vapour or whatever? What if we breathed it in?â You have no idea what was in that vial. âOh God, weâre gonna die,â you moan, anxiously pacing the tiny room. âOr I am, anyway. Youâll probably be fine. Fuck. Oh my God. What if itâs like, some flesh-eating poison? Am I gonna turn into the Hulk?â
Your heart races and you feel hot. You canât tell if itâs just fear or something worse but whatever it is must show on your face because Bucky gently guides you to sit on the narrow bed as the call finally connects.
âHey, Bucky, whatâs up?â Itâs Bruce, thank God. Youâre not sure you could handle even the briefest and most well-meaning witticism from Tony right now.
Bucky very quickly briefs Bruce on the situation, finishing with, âAny idea what the fuck was in that case?â
You can hear the anxiety in Bruceâs voice. âShit, I donât know. Not unless you have the label. And we didnât really examine them, just packed them up.â
âFucking great!â you canât help but interject, throwing your hands in the air and receiving a concerned look from Bucky in return
âBut listen, guys. Youâre on your way back to the compound â FRIDAY says 30 minutes tops. Iâll have medical and biochem ready as soon as you touch down. And itâs already been what? Like five minutes? If nothingâs happened yet, youâre probably fine? Just sit tight and donât leave the cabin. The doors seal airtight so nothing can get through.â
And with that, Bruce hangs up to get everything ready for your return, leaving you and Bucky at opposite ends of an very small space. Youâve never been claustrophobic before but you must be developing the fear because the walls feel like theyâre closing in and your heart feels like itâs about to beat its way out of your chest.
âOkay, wow. Great. âSit tight.â Thatâs awesome, just awesome.â You look around the room, empty except for the bunk youâre sitting on. âWhat are we supposed to do now? Play twenty fucking questions?â Your relaxing weekend abroad has disappeared and apparently taken your brain-to-mouth filter with it. Between that, your racing heart, and the increasing heat spreading through your body youâre not entirely sure that youâre probably fine, but youâre chalking it up to anxiety because itâs not like thereâs anything you can do about it anyway. Except sit tight.
Looking up at Bucky you can see his cheeks have taken on a pink flush, but again, thatâs probably just stress. Or maybe annoyance at having to be trapped in a tiny room with you and your panicked blathering for the next half hour.
Sighing, he sinks to the floor, resting his back against the door and stretching out his legs in front of him. âNothinâ to do but wait, doll.â
Your eyes flash to his. Doll. Heâs never called you that before. Heâs never really called you anything before. Bucky seems to have noticed it too because he furrows his brows, looking like heâs just as surprised as you are.
Thereâs a brief moment of eye contact before you both quickly look away, choosing not to address it. Probably just a habit, you think. A remnant of the Bucky that existed long before you were born, jumping out in a moment of stress.
A heavy silence falls, leaving you both to your own thoughts. You try to focus on breathing, on staying calm, but your mind keeps straying and it feels like thereâs too much energy in your body. Your skin practically itches with it and you squirm, unable to get comfortable but not sure exactly why.
You can hear Bucky tapping his foot on the floor, the sound of him shifting around. You wonder if he feels it too.
Bucky⊠Doll. The way it had fallen out of his mouth so casually, so easily. As though heâd said it to you a hundred times. You feel a spark bubble up inside you picturing Buckyâs flushed cheeks and that word. You imagine him saying it breathlessly, reverently, just before his lips touch yours. Or growling it out as he moves inside you⊠Fuck, doll, just like that.
You nearly let out a whimper and you feel a rush of slick in your panties, shocking you out of your fantasy as you become uncomfortably aware of just how wet you are. That spreading heat flares even more than before and you realize you must have been dripping into your underwear for longer than just the last few seconds.
Thereâs a deep throb of arousal in your core, stronger than anything youâve felt before, like that unbearable energy under your skin has been pulled to settle deep inside you. Itâs confusing â far too powerful to be the result of a vague, half-imagined fantasy.
But even as you wonder at whatâs happening, itâs like a fog settles over you, the confusion half-hearted, nothing compared to the growing urge to touch, to quell the burning fire inside you. Before you can even consciously register the movement, your hand is making its way to your pussy.
Any shock or embarrassment at your wildly inappropriate behaviour is slow to appear and dulled when it does. Snatching your hand back just as it nears the apex of your thighs is like walking through deep water, like you have to convince yourself why you shouldnât get off in front of a co-worker.
Your eyes flash to Bucky, wondering if heâs seen, if heâs affected the same way you are, only to find his gaze already fixed on you, blue eyes blown nearly black. His fists are clenched at his sides and his lips are bitten red and spit-slick. He breathes in deep, nostrils flaring, and you realize he can smell you.
It should be humiliating. You should be turning away in humiliation, but instead, you feel yourself get â somehow, impossibly â wetter and this time you canât contain the helpless whimper when Bucky groans and licks his lips in response.
Itâs as if with that sound the floodgates have opened because in an instant youâre slipping off the bed and throwing yourself at him, desperate to be closer, as close as physically possible.
You scramble on top of him, graceless and frantic, straddling his thighs and wrapping your arms around his neck. Buckyâs hands grip your ass, pulling you closer and grinding you down on his cock, pressing hard and hot against you even through your clothes.
Thereâs a moment â a tiny fraction of a second â where you catch each otherâs eyes. A pause, where you think you see something, some emotion on Bucky's face, but you don't have time to decipher it before heâs surging up to press his lips against yours and a bomb is set off inside you.
You have no idea what youâre doing â your experiences up to now have been limited to a handful of lackluster kisses with people not worth remembering â but Bucky doesnât seem to notice or mind. He holds your face firmly in his hands, turning your head to suit him as he licks into your mouth and you do your best to mimic his actions, clumsy in your mindless passion.
He takes your bottom lip between his teeth and you gasp, rocking your hips against his, trying to get some friction on your throbbing clit. He thrusts up against you and you move together but itâs not enough.
Itâs clear whatever was in that vial has created a thirst in you that wonât be quenched by a heated make-out session and you pull away from Bucky's mouth, moaning as he tilts your head back to kiss your neck, licking and sucking at the tender skin. âMore,â you gasp. âI need more.â
You feel him nod against your throat and with one last, deep kiss to your lips Bucky grips you by the hips and lifts you off him, shifting to rest his weight on his heels before reaching to push your dress up over your waist.
Almost all of your higher brain function is devoted to being as close to Bucky as possible but far in the back of your mind, thereâs a small part of you thatâs simply shocked at whatâs happening, at the sensations coursing through your body.
You have never felt this uninhibited in your entire life. You were a shy, anxious child who grew into a somewhat less shy, anxious adult, easily embarrassed and prone to overthinking. But now, with that silvery mist working its way through your system, youâve never felt so shameless.
Bucky is feverishly slipping off your shoes and tugging down your tights and youâre not thinking about how you havenât shaved your legs in weeks or how youâre wearing an old pair of plain cotton panties or any of the dozens of worries that would be running through your head under normal circumstances. (Not that Bucky would be undressing you at all, under normal circumstances.)
No. Instead of overthinking and paralyzing yourself with fear, youâre pulling your dress over your head and reaching back to unclasp your bra so you can get your own hands on your breasts. You could almost just sit and bask in this unfamiliar feeling of freedom if it werenât for the hot ache in your core that threatens to burn you alive with every moment you go untouched.
As soon as your tights have been pulled off and tossed aside, Bucky is shouldering your legs apart and leaning forward to press his nose against the wet patch on your panties, breathing deep. âFuck, doll. I need to taste you.â You whimper as his tongue darts out to lick a wide stripe up the length of your covered cunt.
His hands move to your hips and in an instant, your panties are torn from your body and his mouth is on your bare skin for the first time. You canât help but gasp as he presses an open-mouthed kiss to your folds. His tongue licks up your opening and circles your clit before moving back down and slipping inside you, drinking up your slick.
Bucky growls against your pussy. âSo fucking good.â His tongue moves back to your clit and he laps at it in short, teasing flicks. You begin to buck helplessly and Buckyâs metal arm brackets your hips, holding you still for his mouth. He switches to deep, firm circles over your clit, alternating with wide laps over the whole of your cunt.
Youâre losing your mind, flat on your back with your legs thrown over Buckyâs shoulders, heels pressing into his back. Youâve never felt anything like this. You havenât even come yet but itâs already more intense than any orgasm youâve ever given yourself. You feel two fingers against your opening and you fight Buckyâs grip over your hipbones, trying to grind yourself down onto him.
He chuckles at your efforts and presses just the tips of his fingers inside you. âSo needy, huh? Just wanna be filled up, donât you?â
You have no idea how heâs able to tease right now when you're ready to fall to your knees and plead just for the chance at an orgasm. You whine, trying again to slide down onto his fingers but his metal arm keeps you from moving a single inch and you toss your head back with a wail. âPlease, Bucky,â you sob. âI need it, I need you. Please.â You feel no embarrassment at your begging. The fire inside you is growing hotter and hotter. You need him. You need to be filled, fucked. You feel like youâll die if he doesnât fuck you now.
The teasing tone drops out of Buckyâs voice and he presses messy kisses to your inner thighs. âI know, I know. I feel it too. Donât worry, sweetheart, Iâm gonna fill you up so good. Stuff you full. Gonna make you feel so good, make it better.â His fingers finally slip into you, sliding easily through your wetness. He starts thrusting and his tongue circles your clit again as his fingers curl. He focuses on your g-spot, stroking roughly as he pulls your clit into his mouth and sucks.
Youâre coming in seconds with a series of breathy moans, thighs clamped tightly around Buckyâs head. He doesnât let up, only pulling away when you tug at his hair, the sensations too much. He kisses you, sliding his tongue against yours and you can taste yourself in his mouth. It reignites the fire your orgasm had dulled slightly and you pull away, about to plead for more, but it seems Bucky has finally reached his limit.
His hands work at his belt and he shoves his jeans and briefs down just enough to free his cock. Youâve never really seen one in person before and maybe under different circumstances youâd take a moment to get familiar, but right now all you can do is spread your legs and beg.
Bucky quickly positions himself above you, lining his cock up with your entrance. He drags the head along your pussy a couple times, groaning as he slicks himself up and begins to push into you.
Heâs bigger than anything youâve ever had inside you hardly notice the sting. Itâs nothing compared to the raging chorus inside you chanting more, more, more. In one single, hurried thrust heâs fully inside, your bodies pressed flush together.
Bucky moans. âSo fucking tight, fuck. You feel so goddamn good, doll,â he pants above you, leaning down for a filthy kiss, wet and open.
âFucking move, please,â you beg, hooking your legs around him and digging in your heels.
Bucky growls into your mouth and pulls out almost entirely before thrusting back inside hard, pulling a sound from deep in your throat. He repeats the move a handful of times before settling into a harsh, pounding rhythm with his face buried in your neck. You cling to his back, senseless, unable to focus on anything but how good you feel. Your brain feels fuzzy and empty and every thrust drags his cock along your g-spot and itâs too much, too good. Youâre a gasping, panting mess.
Itâs not long before his hips start to stutter, his rhythm breaking as he moans out above you. Your hand slides down your body to your clit and you rub firm circles around it. A few swipes and youâre coming, harder than you ever have in your life, with a high, keening moan. The tight squeezes of your cunt have Bucky coming too and you feel a warmth release inside you as he collapses against your chest.
Neither of you moves for a long moment, your heavy, mingled breaths the only sound in the room. Thereâs still some lingering fog as you soak in the afterglow of your drug-intensified orgasm, but it seems like the chemical has run its course and clarity is quickly returning to you. The silence is broken by FRIDAY announcing your approach to one of the landing pads, and you feel the jet begin its descent a moment later.
Her voice hits you like a slap in the face, a stark reminder of whatâs really happening here, what youâve just done. It seems Bucky feels the same, because he leans back just enough to look you in the eyes and a long moment of horrified recognition passes between you. Your breathing picks up again as panic surges through you.
You start to squirm under his weight but heâs already moving. You wince as he pulls out of you, suddenly aware of a deep soreness between your legs. In seconds, Bucky has tucked himself back into his jeans, and he storms out of the cabin without a backward glance.
So eager to get away from you he doesnât seem to care that he might be walking directly into a toxic cloud. Like anything would be better than being trapped with you for another moment.
You lay there on the floor, naked and shivering, with Buckyâs cum starting to leak out of you as you struggle to take a breath, all the anxiety and uncertainty the drug had masked flooding back to you at once. You force yourself to sit up and pull your clothes back on, cringing as you feel the mess between your legs seep into your tights. You hastily stuff your ruined panties in your pocket.
You take a few deep breaths and try to still your shaking hands as you hear footsteps approaching the cabin. Youâre given a respirator and guided off the jet into a throng of people awaiting your arrival, Bucky nowhere to be seen. White-coated staff swarm you and lead you inside.
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You wish you could say the next several hours are a blur, but they are, unfortunately, exceptionally, horrifically clear. Youâre taken through a decontamination shower, though youâre really not sure how much good it could do at this point, then poked and prodded with needles and swabs while having the most mortifying conversation of your life. You feel nearly choked with a shocking, burning shame. This morning you woke up nervous and excited for a weekend away, and now youâre telling a handful of strangers how you just had sex for the first time in an uncontrollable, frenzied state of lust with one of the Avengers.
And as though it couldnât be worse, itâs made all the more humiliating by the lingering throb of arousal thrumming through you the entire time. It seems whatever this drug is, the two orgasms youâve already had werenât enough to neutralize it, though at least you have enough self-control now to keep from shoving your hand down your pants in front of everyone in the room.
Finally, after what seems like hours and unfortunately really is hours, youâre told to go home and rest. Youâve been given an emergency contraceptive, a pamphlet for the Employee Assistance Program, a number to call if you feel any strange symptoms, and told that someone will follow up with you in the next day or so.
You feel numb as you enter your apartment, tugging off your med-bay issued scrubs on the way to the bathroom. You get yourself off in the shower, and though itâs the most joyless orgasm of your life, it seems to finally clear any lingering arousal from your system. Wincing at the tenderness between your legs, you scrub yourself clean under the hot spray, half wishing you could dissolve into a puddle and wash away down the drain with the soapy water.
Youâre getting ready for bed when your thoughts take a sudden turn to Bucky for the first time in hours. Youâd been so overwhelmed by all the tests and questions, so cocooned in your own embarrassment youâd practically forgotten about him. Guilt rushes through you at your own selfish thoughtlessness. Feeling so sorry for yourself like you were the only victim. Like you were the victim at all.
Youâve had a crush on Bucky for months, have spent more time than youâd like to admit imagining being with him in ways both innocent and obscene. But heâs never looked twice at you, barely speaks to you except for unavoidable work discussions. Not that you expect anything different. Someone like him would never want to be with you anywhere outside your daydreams.
Except now he has been with you. Forced against his will to take part in some horrific act, because surely thatâs how Bucky must see it, now the fog of uncontrollable lust has cleared.
You had sex for the first time in decidedly unwanted conditions, but at least it was with someone youâre genuinely attracted to, someone you have feelings for. Bucky had been forced to have sex with someone he didnât even like, much less desire.
After everything heâs been through, how hard heâs worked to find a place where he can feel safe and in control of his own life â his own body. Only to have that control taken from him again in the most indecent way.
Shame, viscous and thick, swells in your throat like sickness and your eyes fill with tears. No wonder Bucky ran out of the cabin the way he had.
You feel so much worse because of your feelings for him. Dirty and wrong because you would have enjoyed the sex even without the drug.
You know, deep down, itâs not your fault. You didnât mean to knock the case over and you had no idea what was inside â not to mention you werenât the one who forgot to latch it â but you canât help but feel responsible for what happened and you wonder if Bucky feels the same. If he knows about your feelings and thinks you orchestrated the entire thing on purpose. You wouldnât blame him if he did.
And the rest of the team! If they donât know already, they will soon enough. What if they blame you too? What if theyâre disgusted by you? Anxiety spreads through your body from your pounding heart, filling your limbs. You canât breathe, you canât think. You feel boiling hot and ice cold all at once.
Collapsing to your bedroom floor, you bring your hands to your thighs, digging your fingernails into the skin. The sharp pain distracts you from the heavy panic flooding your body enough to let you focus on breathing in, then out, repeating the words in your head until you feel your heart rate settle, the panic easing a little.
You pull yourself up off the floor and push yourself through the motions of getting ready for bed.
The intrusive thoughts are still there (everyone hates you. Youâre going to lose your job. Are you sure you didnât do it on purpose?) but you try to ignore them. Thereâs nothing you can do about anything right now and thinking yourself into a panic attack wonât do any good.
You turn on an old episode of your favourite show and get in bed, tugging the covers up to your neck and focusing on the screen, allowing the familiar storylines to dull the intensity of your thoughts until you finally fall asleep.
A/N: And thatâs the end of Part 1! Thanks for reading and feel free to like, comment, and/or reblog and let me know what you thought! I spent a truly ridiculous amount of time trying to figure out the whole sex pollen aspect and Iâm still not totally happy with it hahah but I hope it doesnât seem too shoe-horned in đ Anything else that youâd like to see tagged/warned for, let me know!!
Warning: Suicidal and depressing thoughts throughout
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It wasn't that long since you'd been saved from Hydra.
A task to kill an Avenger didn't pan out to be so simple, especially when said Avenger recognized you, forcing everyone else to refrain from killing you no matter what.
It didn't take a lot of work to get you to remember Steve, he was your best friend once.
Thankfully, Hydra hadn't completely turned your brain to mush and you could quickly control yourself enough to not kill everyone you saw.
Yeah, you were saved.
But ever since, you haven't been doing well, mentally, at least.
You felt homesick, as fucked up as that was. Hydra was your home for years, and now you had to find a new normal, if that was even possible. But living in the Avenger's tower when you were rescued proved to be a bit difficult...
Everyone greeted you with a weary smile, often, obviously aware of your reputation. You found yourself annoyed, not even by the people, but how little your kill count was compared to others. Although, you were a bit more creative with your kills, that was probably it. It was hard to blame them for being scared of you, even you were scared of yourself.
Steve trying to reassure you was no help, even though you knew he meant well. There was nothing in the world that could reassure you, not when you could feel the fear and disapproval boring in the back of your skull when you walked through the halls of the busy tower. Even walking the halls at night, you felt your whole existence cringe at the thought of being someplace you knew you didn't belong.
You almost wished someone had killed you back when you were under Hydra's control. Maybe things would be easier if you had just been killed, then maybe you wouldn't feel how you felt every waking moment.
The only thing keeping you going was knowing that Bucky was alive.
Steve told you about Bucky when he thought you didn't remember anything back then, but you knew, you knew too much. You knew Steve probably wouldn't want to hear about how you remembered hearing his screams when Hydra first started their Winter Soldier experiments, about how he slowly started forgetting who you were. But, so did you.
Everything about being controlled by Hydra was agonizing, but the one thing that pained you to no end, even after regaining your memories? Being forced to forget Bucky, even if it was temporary, even if it was just for a second. That was absolute hell.
Lagos happened, causing the Sokovia Accords.
From your perspective, you weren't even an official Avenger and the government was already trying to control you. You'd been controlled enough, so the thought of signing your rights away wasn't appealing. Then again, you didn't do much anyway. And the one time you tried to help out, people died, even though it wasn't your fault.
So, you signed, immediately feeling like you had betrayed Steve.
Then the UN meeting in Vienna was bombed, and Bucky was being blamed for it. Steve thought he didn't, and frankly, neither did you. But Bucky was taken anyway.
Even with him in custody, you couldn't see him, which was a blessing and a curse.
You didn't know Bucky anymore. The feelings that you had for him back in the 40s seemed to fade away along with your mental state every time Hydra blended your brain. You still felt something for him, that much you did know, but you felt so detached from your emotions that you had no way to know what you were actually feeling anymore.
When Bucky broke out, you recognized all the signs that he was back to the Winter Soldier. He had a dead expression, not even hesitating to beat you down when you were in his way trying to stop him.
You felt guilty for not wanting to see him, even when Steve told you that he was himself again. You stayed in the building with Tony and Nat, listening in to Ross telling them they needed to capture Bucky and Steve. Of course, you had to let Steve know, ultimately choosing the side against Tony.
You might not have known him anymore, the both of you going through too much trauma to be as close as you were back then. But he was still Bucky, one of your best friends. So was Steve.
But during the fight in Germany, you kept your distance from Bucky. It might've seemed like you were afraid of him, afraid of confronting him after he hurt everyone in his path when he tried to escape.
It was sort of true, you were afraid, but not specifically because of him. You weren't afraid of getting hurt. It was a lot of things.
When Zemo used his trigger words, you felt guilty for being thankful it wasn't you he tried to use. You couldn't try to talk to your old friend when you had that thought initially. It was an awful, awful thing to think. But now, you were paying for it.
You were forced to hide out with Steve and the rest of his team that sided with him in Germany, but you never felt more alone.
You had nightmares every night, and they only seemed to get worse.
You were afraid of yourself, afraid that someone like Zemo would find you and say your trigger words, causing you to hurt the people you've come to care about. Meeting and getting to know all these people, you'd rather die than hurt them, especially Steve.
He tried to help you realize that Zemo was locked up, that nobody would be able to find you guys, but you couldn't help but feel scared, constantly looking over your shoulder. Knowing about Wanda's powers, you even went to her to see if she could do something to help you, to no avail.
You always avoided the mirrors in your room. You didn't like looking at yourself, you hated your face, you hated every part of yourself. When you looked in the mirror, all you saw was a disgusting broken creature undeserving of love. All you saw was every innocent person you've killed, your nightmares reminding you constantly of that. You didn't know how much longer you could go on being afraid of yourself.
Steve wanted to help you as much as he wanted to help Bucky, so it wasn't that much of a shock to everyone else that he wanted to send you to Wakanda.
You didn't know much about the place, you always thought it was a third world country, but your ignorance was definitely crushed when Steve told you about how technologically advanced the country actually was.
The first thing you asked was, "Will they be able to fix me?"
So you were shipped off to Wakanda, king T'Challa greeting you with a warm welcome along with his sister. The word "deprogram" came out of Shuri's mouth a lot, but you tried not to let it scare you. You knew this needed to happen.
Following Shuri to her lab that was in a more remote part of Wakanda along with a couple Dora Milaje, you found yourself looking around in search of a certain someone. You knew he was here, somewhere. You didn't know if he was "deprogramed" yet. You didn't even know if he was going to be in the building. You didn't know why you were so anxious to know if he was nearby, you'd most likely run the other way.
Shuri noticed how you twitched and squirmed nervously while getting ready to go through the first procedure, your eyebrows furrowed in worry. "Don't worry. If we can help White Wolf, we can help you."
Your brows seemed to furrow more in confusion. "White Wolf?"
"Oh, sorry. That's how we refer to Sergeant Barnes."
Huh.
"So, what it this treatment suppose to do?"
"It'll remove the response to the words Hydra used to control you."
"That's it?" You frowned slightly.
Shuri sighed, taking a seat next to you. "It's what's safest. I know what you're going through is painful, but if it'll be impossible to take away all of your emotional trauma without taking away everything about you that makes you you. Do you understand?"
Your gaze fell to the tiled floor, tears involuntarily welling up in your eyes. "At least I won't be able to hurt anyone..."
Shuri gave you a weak smile. "That's the plan. Shall we get on with it?"
You took a deep breath, and nodded.
Thankfully, any pain that might've been felt during the procedure didn't happen, as you were put under. A part of you wished you could've been wide awake, the control freak part of you wanting to know what happened, but you trusted Shuri enough to let her do her job.
You felt exhausted, but couldn't help but wonder what exactly the little genius did to you, but she stayed silent and gave you a cheeky smirk when you asked, which only frustrated you.
Shuri soon led you to where you would be stayed to recover. A small hut in an area that had a few more huts that you were able to call your own. It was a secluded place, far away from central Wakanda, the next closest village being only a mile north. So, you weren't going to be entirely alone, Shuri would often visit you to see how you were mentally, and you had to stay and meditate with a couple elders that would be staying in the vicinity.
All that was missing was one person, but Shuri already told you that it would be a couple weeks of daily check ins before you would be allowed to wander around freely, T'Challa's orders. You understood, it was good that he wouldn't take any chances. But you were stuck for now.
Before she left, Shuri gave you a box but you hadn't opened it until later that same night.
You tried not to scoff when you saw what the box held. Self help books? Give me a break...
You felt too broken for any sort of book to help you, no matter how many people would say it would actually be helpful. Perhaps you were too pessimistic, that's all you ever were these days. It had been so long, you couldnât even remember if you were optimistic in the days before Hydra. It would be a bummer if you were like this all the time.
You thought, maybe, just maybe, if you saw Bucky again, things might be different. And finally, after a couple weeks, TâChalla gave you permission to roam about freely within the area he granted you, which happened to be the same area Bucky was in.
You wracked your brain over and over again if going to see Bucky was a good idea. Your heart wanted to badly to see him, but your brain always gave you excuses to doubt everything. What if Bucky didnât want to see you? What if heâs afraid of you just like youâre afraid of yourself? The one thing that gave you that push was thinking another what if, what if Bucky missed you too? That what if question was something you had to find out for yourself, even if you didnât like the answer.
You had to know.
Plus, you knew you had to face him eventually. You didnât know it at first, but seeing him again in Germany made you feel a rush of emotions for him that you didnât entirely understand. But now you knew, and you didnât want to be away from him any longer.
You trekked towards him slowly, still not confident in yourself enough to actually go through with it, you wanted the chance to run away if you felt like you needed to.
You couldnât help but lightly smile when you saw him. He helping a few little kids gather up hay for what you could only assume was for the rhinos that you saw, purposefully tossing bits and pieces of hay towards them playfully. You knew Bucky was always good with kids, you even imagined what it might be like to be a mother from time to time, but circumstances you found yourself in persuaded you to think it could never happen. But still, it was like a breath of fresh air to see Bucky still had that side to him.
You convinced yourself that youâd confront him another time, when he wasnât busy. But it was too late for that, Bucky had seen you on the hill leading down to him. He thought about letting you go when you started to turn the other way, but he couldnât control the sudden urge to call out to you.
âHey.â
You froze dead in your tracks, slightly biting your lip in hesitation before you turned back to face him. You smiled weakly when you saw his slightly hopeful gaze. He stretched the corner of his mouth into a soft smirk, inviting you to meet him all the way with his eyes.
âY/N.â He greeted, a bit nervously, when you finally made it down the grassy slope.
âBucky.â You replied, your nerves coming across very clear in the waver in your voice. He furrowed his brows slightly. âWhat?â
âYou never call me Bucky.â
You shrugged. âThen what should I call you?â
âYou used to call me James.â
You nodded with a breathless chuckle. âThat was mostly to annoy you.â
âWell, I didnât really mind when you said it.â He smirked, but it fell when he quickly noticed your covert face of discomfort. âIâm sorry.â
You shook your head, almost amused at how well Bucky was able to read you like a book after all this time. âNo, itâs okay. Iâm just not...used to it anymore, I guess.â
Bucky frowned. He knew what you meant. All this time not being able to have a normal conversation, one that wasnât barking orders or advising on when would be the right time to kill whenever you two were on missions together. He understood your usual banter from before wasnât something that you could just jump back in to. It took a while, but he eventually learned how you worked, especially when it came to talking to people.
Bucky looked over you subtly, taking in all your nervous ticks that you still had the habit of doing, ones that he always thought were adorable in their own way. He could tell you werenât the same, both of you changed, but seeing you act in a way that you did even before Hydra, it was refreshing.
âYou also used to call me doll dizzy.â Bucky smiled fondly.
You mirrored his smile, remembering how annoyed heâd get. âYou were quite a ladiesâ man back then. But I donât think calling you that now would suit the time weâre in.â
âSince when have you ever followed social pressures? Youâre the one who wanted to join the army right along little Steve. I was so pissed when you got assigned to our mission.â
âAh, you were just mad that I could beat you in a fight.â
âCould you now? I have no memory of that ever happening.â
âWell, Iâve always said you have selective memory.â
âDonât recall that either.â
âLike I said.â
Bucky smiles, chuckling. âI do remember I could beat you at an arm wrestle.â
âNo way that ever happened.â
âNow who has the selective memory?â He teased. You chuckled, looking down to the ground as you placed a loose strand of hair behind your ear. âYouâre also wrong about me being a ladiesâ man.â He said, making your raise your brow. âYou were the only dame I had eyes for.â
You felt like the blood in your body went straight to your cheeks, you could probably slap an egg on your face and it would cook from how hot your face felt. Damn him, he was always good at making your blush, that was always something you missed, but you hated how scared it made you now. âBucky...I-â You sighed, not knowing how to respond, if you should respond at all. You didnât know how to do this, you didnât know how he could just go back to the way things were, you didnât know how you could keep up with him.
âIâm sorry, I keep doing that.â He huffed. âI donât know how to talk to you anymore either, if that makes you feel any better.â He laughed sadly.
âIâve thought about this, for a long time.â You started softly. âI knew it would be hard. I donât...I donât even know how to live anymore, much less have a playful banter with someone. Itâs like I have two separate lives, both fighting for control and I-â Your voice wavered, stopping your spiel as you tried to fight off tears.
âY/N...â Bucky moved closer to you, cautiously, the last thing he wanted to do was spook you.
âI donât know how to do this...I donât know how much longer I can do this.â You admitted tearfully.
You let Bucky envelop you in a warm hug, even with one arm he made you feel safe. âYouâll get through this. We both will. With Shuriâs help, we donât have to hurt people anymore.â He whispered, pulling you closer. âWeâll get through this together.â
âIâve missed you so much. I donât want to leave you, Bucky.â You cried into his shirt, holding him close.
Summary- 7.5k Steve Rogers x You. Having you back makes the Alpha very happy, and has a hard time keeping his hands to himself. Which you donât have any issues with that. Shuri continues her work with you, and making progress everyday, enough so Steve hopes to take you on a run through Wakanda. Bucky and his team are drawing in on Brock, but will they be able to take out the ex Alpha and his bitch for good? Warnings- Smut and Violence. Divider made by @firefly-graphicsâ
A/N- Im breaking this into 2 parts. Its long and I feel like its just a lot to handle all to once. So next chapter will be posted soon. As always, Thank you for sticking with me and The Pack, I hope you all enjoy. As always feedback and your thoughts are encouraged, Iâm always open to hearing what you all think and would like to see for them in the future. Happy Reading đșâ€ïž
Part One / Chapter 8 / Masterlist
Brock did nothing to fight back or defend himself. His eyes glittered malicious at Bucky, baring his teeth at Bucky.Â
âCassandra really had NO idea what you were. You were just such a good fuck and easy listener Barnes. You should have heard her screams when we showed her what you were, what we were.â Brock taunted, making Bucky recoil slightly hearing him.
Brock's taunts gave Alanna enough time to shift out of Buckyâs sight, for her to slink around the room and low to the ground and start to approach the White Wolf from behind. In Buckyâs mind the White Wolf paced, wanting to rip out Brockâs throat, lap at the hot spurts of blood that would spray. But then he noticed the silence, his ears flicking around but he heard nothing.Â
<Where's the bitch?> the White Wolf snarled out.
 Bucky started to turn enough to see a rush of tawny fur leaping at him, and he spun to kick out, catching the Wolf in the ribs and sending her flying back. But it was enough for Brock to knock the blade from Buckyâs hand, and push him back to get out of the corner. He was hitting Bucky in enough different places that it was leaving Bucky too disoriented and a collar got shoved around his neck from behind. Bucky heaved his shoulders to dislodge whoever had come up from behind, and he sent Wanda sprawling against the floor.Â
Brock was quick to back off once that collar went on him, barking out at Wanda who was just getting up to go for Bucky once more. âGIve it a rest, witch. We got him now.â Wanda subdued herself once more, that vacant look melding into something new, something controlled.Â
âWanda, you can fight this.â Bucky's hands went up to the collar tight around his neck, growling in anger and frustration, but doing his best to keep it together. Brock gave an amused laugh as Wanda continued to ignore Bucky.Â
Alanna whined as she moved to a stand and shook herself out, not too injured from being kicked and started to shift back and get dressed once more. From the stairs, Pietro sent Clint tumbling down to land in a pile at the landing, unconscious now from whatever the twins had done to him upstairs. Bucky's fingers curled around the collar, trying to figure out how to get this particular one off. It wasn't metal like the one Pierce had used on him, no secret button to press. This was supple leather, molding around his neck like it was a part of him, thin, almost unnoticeable. He tried wrenching the leather against his neck to make it snap , but the leather never gave, and neither did the clasp holding it in place.Â
âDon't even bother Barnes. That isn't like Pierce's contraptions. These are the real deal, you are ours now Bucky. You and your friends too. Teper' tvoya moya sobaka.â Your our dog now
âWhat the-â the man clammed up, Bucky and the White Wolf being pulled out of control of his body, and his eyes snapped from their usual friendly blues into cold steel.Â
âAhh, that's better.â Rumlow circled Bucky, leaning in close. âYou will no longer answer to Steve Rogers, although Iâm not sure why you ever did. You had the power to take the Pack from him. You now listen to me, Soldat.â Bucky stiffened more, and he too fell into the spell that the rest had.Â
After Natasha left with Stark's Jet, Steve was able to borrow a jeep and took you out for the rest of the morning into one of the nearby markets. Once he parked the jeep, the two of you started down an open market lane. You and Steve were sure to pause and admire the carts of bright beautiful items Wakandians made for sale. Steve watched how you would pick up little trinkets made of the Beli wood and would sit the little trinkets to balance on your palm. Steve noticed you favored the animal shapes, little tree frog mid croak, then an elephant with its trunk curled over its head, one of a sitting hyena pair, and a parrot that had spread wings like in flight. But the one you kept picking up was a little panther one that matched the cliff face carving that could be seen from the balcony of the room you shared. Curling your finger along its back before you set it down, you hummed happily as you wandered to the next merchants stall. Steve though stalled, watching you pick up a couple of scarfs, their colors vivid as you twisted to hold them up to the sunlight, the color seeming to meld on your face, lighting your eyes a whole new color.Â
When you had stepped away, Steve picked up the small carved Panther, and subtly paid for it. Once it was handed back to him, he slipped it in his slacks out of sight when you came back to him, holding up a few scarfs. âI think I'm going to get these for Wanda, Sara and Natasha.âÂ
âThey would like them, but what about one for you?â He asked, his hand moving to rest in the small of your back while you both went back into the stall to look.
You glanced at the colors, and then there was one that reminded you of your Alphas eyes that happened to catch your sight. It was a streak of blue and yellow and you picked it up to add to the arrangement you made. Handing it to the merchants owner, you gave a shy thank you. Steve wrapped an arm around you as the two of you continued down, and Steve happened to pause at another booth, overlooking some blades that had a unique sheen to them. As soon as Steve touched one, he was intrigued. The weight felt like it was made just for him, and he let his thumb trail barely along the edge of them. He was surprised with the immediate red beads of blood following along the barely there cut. âWhat are these made of?âÂ
âVibranium sir. Each blade will fit to its owner's needs. The weight will change, absorb energy, be lethal to any target. These blades will never grow dull with use. I wouldn't normally sell these to any visitors, but guests of the Kings, feel free to choose from what I have to offer.â His hand swept over the collection, and you were fascinated watching Steve go through them. He obviously had a few people in mind as he set more aside to purchase, right along with several lethal looking arrowheads.Â
The rest of the morning the two of you shared bites of food from samples offered, you would laugh at the occasional face Steve would make when he didn't care for the taste of something. Dropping his head to nip at your lips and growl against them that he prefers the taste of you instead. You glanced up at him and leaned up to your tiptoes, biting gentle on his jawline, before flowing to his ear.Â
âI plan on finding out soon if you taste as good as you look.âÂ
Cerulean eyes widened as you sauntered away to where music was playing, your hips swaying back and forth, and joining in with others enjoying the music.Â
<She got you that time.> The Alpha had a smirk to his tone, huffing with amusement at Steve's still shocked look.Â
She gets me all the time, this time isn't anything new.Â
When he finally reached where you were wandering while listening to the music, and engaged in several conversations with the Wakanda merchants. Steves wrapped his arms around you and pressed his lips to your neck first. You arched your neck just a bit for him, and he let his mouth linger against your temple, whispering just to you. âEnjoying yourself?â he asked as you watched some people weaving baskets nearby. The Wolf in him sighed in content when you nodded, and slid a hand under his shirt, pressing your hand against his back for the contact. âYes, Alpha.âÂ
âWe should probably get back, you still have a session with Shuri.â He didn't want to, but a glance at the time on the phone showed it was near noon and he wanted to eat lunch in the room before you two headed down for what he was hoping would be the final session for you with the Panther. You gave a soft nod, and he weaved his hand with yours, leading you back to the car.Â
Driving back, it was a quick trip up to the room. The kitchen had already brought up a spread of crackers, fruit, cheese and some meats. In the heat the two of you shed your clothes, opting for something lighter and more airy before moving the tray out to the balcony, still in the shade, but able to enjoy the expansive view before you two. Pouring glasses of water, that Steve was sure to hand one to you while you leaned against the railing, looking over the view.Â
âOne day I would love to come back, if TâChalla would have us. Really explore.â There was so much they haven't seen, not with how tired you have been after your sessions with Shuri.Â
âI'm sure we can Little One.â Steve rumbled, his sensitive to the light eyes squinting against the bright light. You nuzzled under his chin, and pulled him back into the shade to relieve him. Steve broke into a grin as he sat down, and wrapped an arm around your hip, pulling you into his lap.Â
âWith proper sunglasses next time, I promise.â He nipped at your shoulder affectionately, and you nodded, reaching forward for a piece of fruit, popping it between your teeth and chewing with a snort.Â
âAnd all sorts of sunscreen. You burned a bit from that walk in the market this morning. There might be some aloe vera in the bathroom I can put on that for you.â Your fingers slide very gently along the back of his neck, where it has turned slightly red. Steve lifted his hand to feel the back of his neck, and sure enough there was a touch of heat. Â
âBe gone in a couple days.â He assured you as he nipped against your jawline, rubbing a hand along your hip to steady you as you leaned for another piece of fruit from the bowl. Reaching for a piece of pineapple, you straightened and pressed it against his lips, so he would take it.Â
âYou know what they say about the pineapple, don't you?â You teased as you nibbled on a piece of cold cheese, smirking slightly.Â
Steve's eyes shifted to yours, and you could see how your teasing was making them shine a bit more, as he tried to keep his voice as innocent as possible.Â
Which really wasnt alot.Â
âOh something about tasting better?â He growled as his lips pressed to yours, pulling slightly on your lips before pulling away. You grinned when he did and nodded.Â
âMmhm, not sure what exactly? Maybe I will just have to take my time exploring to find out.âÂ
âYou do that Little One.â He growled, even the Wolf started snickering at how the two of you were teasing one another.Â
You nibbled your way along his bottom lip, the short hairs of his beard tickling you. A press of your tongue on the seam of his mouth asked for entrance, and when Steve opened to you, you were able to lap at the roof of his mouth, his own movements mimicking yours in that moment. You started humming at the sweetness the taste of fresh fruit left, his own tongue pressed against yours more demanding, wanting more of you.Â
Hands started to match one another, yours cupped his face, and his braced against your back to arch you in closer to him. Sliding down his neck and to his chest, you started to tug at his shirt to lift in, needing to feel the spanse of his chest under your palms. All that power is just sitting there in your control. It was a head rush for you to know that the Alpha would do anything to keep you happy, and happily the favor was returned. Even though giving the bite scared you, if Steve really asked for it, you would allow him to mark you wherever he wanted his mark.Â
Your fingers are curling against hard pecs, and burying in the dusting of hair, Steveâs grasped the curve of your waist and lifted you enough to straddle his lap, wanting you as close to him as possible . There was a growl against your mouth and Steve pulled away to place deep sucking marks against your neck. Your hips started shifting like they had a life of their own, grinding yourself against him for that friction his hard erection gave while straining to bury into your heat.
Steve craved the skin to skin contact, and his hands released you enough to reach over his shoulders to grasp his shirt and roughly pull it off. Yours too was in the way, grasping at the hem of your shirt and pulled it over your head to drop it on the floor nearby. He marveled for a moment at the sight of you, and dropped his head to kiss the swells of the tops of your breasts in that similar way he was kissing on your neck earlier, your fingers clutched at him and a sigh escaped you at the coil he was building in your core. Fuck if he didnt have a hold on you, letting your body just lean into his hands, one pressing against the small of your back to hold you still while he removed your bra. Letting it fall to the ground, he nuzzled and kissed your breasts, bringing a nipple to his mouth, the hot lashing of his tongue, and pleased rumbled vibrating from his mouth through you to make you clench at the sensation. Your head fell back and lips parted to inhale deeply, sinking into the sensations of his hot lips and wet tongue teasing you while the brush of his beard brought its own tingling sensation.Â
âYou feel so good Alpha.â he heard you pant, and Steve bit down slightly before sucking you back into his mouth, his fingertips rolling over your other nipple before tugging it a bit, rolling and taunting till he could get his heated mouth over to draw you in, tease you till you were wriggling in his lap. He moaned again at the sweet taste of you.Â
It was during all this his Wolf chose this moment to start calling your song, deep howls almost distracting him, you felt that bit of untamed wilderness in him when his body clenched, muscles tightening and rippling.Â
Another roll of your hip ground you into his now aching, throbbing erection, and you pulled your hands away to work his pants open, reaching to take his cock out of the confines, and stroke him, palm him, run your fingertip over the head leaking precum. Steve growled and pressed his face into the softness of your breasts, before going back to kissing them, going back up your chest to find your mouth, growling against your panting mouth. âGet those shorts off.âÂ
There was no more thinking, or sense of you having to be anywhere in a certain amount of time as you scrambled off and started to tug the fabrics of your shorts and panties down, watching while Steve arched his hips to get more of his own pants down to give you room. It wasn't long till he was pulling you back to him, this time your knees found purchase in his chair and you reached between the two of you to press him against your aching entrance. Crying out as you started to bring yourself down over him. You knew that satisfied cry had to echo from your balcony, but you were beyond caring.Â
A hunger for your Alpha over took you, and he was just as impatient as you because he lifted his hips to finish bringing you two together.Â
âFuck Y/Nâ his head dropped to bury back into your breasts, muffling the sounds of his groans as you flexed and clasped around him, whimpering yourself at how thick he felt at this angle, like it would split you to have him like this. But you were slick with need, and while he was still processing the intense feeling washing over him, being seated in you, and the damn Wolf howling over and over, you made the first move. Grasping his shoulders for leverage and arching up just enough to drag him through you, enough to sink back on him in a slow testing manner. âYou're so damn tight.â Steve groaned against your skin.Â
Riding Steve, you slid one arm around his neck, cradling against him. Your body knew what it wanted, and you let yourself go while he growled against you. He was back to kissing and nipping his marks into your skin while rocking his cock into your thrusts, meeting you with his own need to be inside of you, to feel you clenching him. âJust like that Little One, you are such a good girl to me.â Your slick started to soak into his pants, the fabric friction burning against your thighs and cunt, but you wanted it and pressed a bit harder each time for that friction.Â
Steve's hand flexed against the small of your back, dragging up to fist in your hair, wrapping it around his hand till he was able to pull your head back, swarmed with the desire to sink teeth into your neck and take you officially as his mate. You gasped when you felt the tug of hand dragging your head back, and he took over your movements. His hand curled against your hip pulled you harder on his cock, scenting your neck and lapping over the pulse. You knew what he wanted, you could feel it with every angled thrust aiming to take you apart around him.Â
He wanted to claim you as his, and you didn't want him to, not until your Little Wolf had returned.Â
You whined out softly. âNot yet Alpha.âÂ
And that was enough, both Steve and the Wolf changed focus, turning soft nips into kisses, releasing your hair to dig fingers against your waist, and burying himself deeper, hitting that spot every time, and grinding your clit against him each time he filled you. It was enough to make your lower belly clench and your cunt flex and flutter around him.Â
âNot until you're ready.â Steve promised as he claimed your mouth again, hissing against it. âCum for me Little One, let me see you come apart.âÂ
Driving himself once more, snapping his hips up to bring you closer, a finger slipped between your bodies and pressing, rolling hard over your bundle of nerves to finish you. âGive it to me, your Alpha wants it.â he growled against your lips, sliding his tongue to fill yours, stroking and lapping at you till you started to squeeze him. Crying his name against the kiss, and eyes fluttering up to lose yourself in feeling anything but bliss. Steve gathered you close as his final thrusts sent him over the edge. He finished with the feeling of your cunt squeezing him tightly and milking him. It was just that much more incentive to brim you full with his cum. His balls tightened before his release and a burn in his belly snapped to crash you onto him, pumping himself deeper so you couldnât forget that flood of warmth enveloping you. Whenever his knot would loosen and he could pull from you, there he would be dripping down your thighs, making him bury his head in against your shoulder with a groan, just thinking about it. Fuck how he loved that. Himself all over you, inside you. Everyone would be able to tell you were his.Â
You felt Steve drift off in his own pleasure, his face buried in your shoulder and your nose traced his neck. You inhaled against his neck as his chest rose and fell against yours and you could feel his heart thumping wildly. Your fingers massaged against his upper back, and you leaned into Steve's chest humming softly in pleasure.Â
âThank you Steve.â brushing fingers through his hair, and you could feel him stir underneath you, lifting his head to press his lips against your temple, and leaning his forehead against yours with eyes still closed.Â
âI promised you when you first found me that I wouldn't make you do anything you weren't ready for.âÂ
His hands stroked your back, and each scar his fingers slid over were no longer bringing memories of a time you fought to forget, but now they were now moments of touches and whispers in moments like these. Where both of you were coming back from the rush of being together. You arched into his touch and his hand flattened against the small of your back, pressing you into him harder, closing any space that might have been left between you two. Â
The Wolf in Steve stirred, pushing once more to a stand and shaking out his fur after a few moments. His head cocked and ears perked as he was listening to something. Steve fully ignored him for now, still enjoying the post love making he just had with you. Â
<Sheâs closer then before.> The Wolf's ears perked, picking up traces of your Little Wolf. The Wolf rumbled in anticipation of her arrival, and it passed through Steve and into you, making you press in closer against him.Â
Call for her.Â
The Alpha paced back and forth, listening for the Little Wolf till his head fell back and called your song once more. Steve hummed it himself while pressing his lips against your shoulder and in the hollow of your neck, lacing it in your skin and while you were relaxing from still coming down from your orgasm.Â
You felt her, it was so subtle, a brush in your mind that you thought it would be nothing more then a glimpse once more. This time though it felt familiar as your own inner thoughts were, like before you were left all alone in your mind. First it was her soft sigh of content, like coming home after being away so long. Then the Little Wolf came from the very depths of your mind, each padding footfall bringing her closer to the front of your consciousness.Â
Little Wolf, please tell me your back.Â
She leaped into your mind with a graceful prance as she tilted her head back in the manner the Alpha had when Steve told him to call for her. She answered him with one of her own.Â
<As if you could honestly could get rid of me.> She brushed up against your mind, feelings of warmth and affection radiating, and you straightened up suddenly in Steveâs hold.Â
âSteve, she's back! Sheâs back, It worked!â You cried out, grasping his face and overwhelmed with emotion, you poured all what you were feeling into a kiss. Momentarily surprised, Steve was quick to tilt into it, inhaling your joy, relief and passion. When you pulled away, he grasped your own face, covering it in his own brush of his lips, a wide grin on his face.Â
âI knew you could bring her back Little One, it was a matter of time.â He praised and you lifted your hands to cover his own, weaving fingers through his.Â
âNot without Shuri, TâChalla, Natasha⊠You. I felt your Wolf, You.â You didn't know how to explain it, that connection you felt with him was what kept your Little Wolf searching for her way back. Steveâs brows lifted, searching your expression a moment, and let the corner of his mouth lift in a quirk of a smile.Â
âDon't sell yourself short Little One.â He nudged his nose against yours gently and wiggled his brows. âThink we should go tell Shuri that you won't be needing her work on you anymore?âÂ
You bit your lip excitedly and nodded, in which he grasped your waist and was careful to help you pull off him and to a stand, moaning as he looked you up and down. âYou also need to get dressed again. As well as drink some water.âÂ
You already were downing the glass on the table, giving him a snort as you set it down. The Little Wolf huffing in laughter at the Alphas bossiness.Â
âYou to Alpha, I wasn't the only one huffing and puffing earlier.â You poured him another glass and handed it to him before passing him to go get dressed, looking over your shoulder. âAre you going to let me keep these clothes on?âÂ
Steve drained the glass himself and worked on zipping his pants back up, following you inside, while leaning against the frame of the opening to the balcony.Â
âDepends, The Big Bad Wolf is still hungry.â he smirked as you pulled a shirt over your head, wide eyed as you head poked through.Â
âSteve Rogers, you really are an animal!â You huffed out happily. When Steve approached you, your hand smoothed against his chest and his arm came around you protectively.Â
âI've never denied it, have I?â Biting your shoulder softly in play before he let you go, you both finished getting dressed and left the room to head down to Shuris lab. When they arrived, the woman had everything set up and Steve gave your shoulder a light squeeze of encouragement.Â
âSo I'm really hoping today Y/N that your wolf comes back with a bang.â Shuri said almost distracted, tapping on the tablet she was using.Â
<Ha! I did come in after a bang!> The Little Wolf grinned with a swipe of her tongue around her muzzle.Â
I think you planned it like that.Â
<Maybe I did. I see now that Iâm back you're not so shy around the Alpha. Straddling him while on a balcony in the middle of the day. Almost like⊠your back in heat.> She snickered.Â
Shut up. You know I'm not. It was a lot quieter when you were MIA.
The Little Wolf huffed in laughter, settling down to let you focus.Â
Iâm actually so fucking happy your back. You confessed to her and the Little Wolf whined in agreement, happiness radiating through you.Â
âActually, she did. She came back just a little while ago. You did it Shuri. She's back.âÂ
Shuri gave an excited squeal, Steve momentarily tightening his arm around you in surprise before letting you go to meet the Princess.Â
âI knew she would be back.â Raising her hand and you gave her a high five once you realized what she wanted. âJust a bit of some rewiring and bam. Good as new. You don't mind if I take a sneaky peek?âÂ
You shook your head no, and willingly got on the table, letting her pull up an image of the inside of your mind. Steve watched from nearby, admiring the way little sparks were doubled what they were before, an obvious sign that your Little Wolf was active.Â
He did have a couple questions though. âWas it just the work you've been doing to bring her back.â Hoping for an answer that would prove to you that you called her back.Â
âSome of it, but I genuinely believe that with time Y/N would have fixed this on her own. Just taken some time. I can't say for sure, as overuse of the herb isn't common. Honestly, I think once she felt at ease again, happy and content, safe. It was enough to bring the wolf back.â Shuri recorded images and took your hand to help you back up. Making you ponder on what she had said, glancing at Steve.Â
Steve looked rather proud of you, and piped up once more. âLast question. She's back right, for good? No in and out disappearing on Y/N anymore?âÂ
You gave a stretch as you stood, curious now to Shuriâs answer, who prominently shook her head. âShe's back where she wants to be. All those little electric waves, ones of content. She won't be disappearing again unless someone shoots you with a dose like that again.âÂ
âYeah, that will not be happening. Fuck that time was more then enough for me.â You tuck back into Steveâs side, shaking your head firmly and the Little Wolf mimicked the action.Â
Steve growled as well. âI'm seconding that, Iâm bringing Y/N home, might never leave Pack Lands again.âÂ
Shuri laughed, folding her arms. âRight, just like TâChalla thinks Iâm never leaving.âÂ
âHa, you arent. I need my number one scientist here doing her work.â TâChalla strode in, nodding to the Wolves before arching a brow in surprise. âStarting late today?âÂ
âActually Brother, weâve done it. Y/N Wolf is back and just as strong as ever.âÂ
The King's expression widened, and he turned towards the two of them.Â
âThat is fantastic news Y/N!â Taking your hand, he enclosed it in both of his before lifting your knuckles to brush his lips against them. âI suppose I should set you both up for transportation home?âÂ
Steve looked down at you as he spoke. âTomorrow morning perhaps? If Y/N is up for it, I would like to take her out for a run, if your offer still stands?âÂ
TâChalla nodded with a smile. âOf course Alpha, I wish it was a full moon but you two can go anywhere withinâ Wakandas borders.âÂ
You couldn't help but feel excitement at the idea of a night run with Steve through Wakanda.Â
Resting the remainder of that day in your rooms, You and Steve were lazy lovers passing the time, mostly talking about how good it would be to be home, as well as how you both wanted to stay a bit longer. A light dinner, and then when night started to fall, you both made your way down to the palace entrance to find TâChalla and Shuri waiting, offering to show you two around a bit. Steveâs hand rubbed against your back, kissing your shoulder while whispering. âAre you up for this Little One?âÂ
âMore than you know Steve.â You stated while stepping away from Steve, shedding your clothing. The Alpha kept you blocked from anyone else while doing the same motions, and it was rather quick you had shifted into your Little Wolf, shaking your fur out and twisting to meet up with the Alpha, which he twined around you as well in greeting. His muzzle pressing against your ruff, and long swipes of a pink tongue cleaned your face, your ears, dragging down your neck while you nibbled back in his fur, rubbing against him momentarily. It was a joyful reunion for the Wolves as well as you and both of you started to play with one another until the two Panthers joined you with graceful fluid like bounds. They gave loud purrs as the two felines head butted each other and bright yellow eyes turned to the Wolves, flicking the tips of their tails, and rolling forward in the fluid way only cats can achieve. They ended up disappearing down the trail leading away from the palace, and the jungle started to come to life with the sound of monkeys giving out warning shrieks that the panthers were back in their domain.Â
Your ears were perked after them, and you pushed to leap forward, Steve following right behind as you ducked into the heavy jungle foliage.Â
Leaves slapped at the Alpha, making him growl and snap at the heavy foliage, missing the northern pine forests of home. But it started to thin, and he caught up to you as you slowed down, your head swiveling back and forth, inhaling for the panthers. Steve brushed up alongside of you, lifting his muzzle to locate the Panthers, when he caught sight of shadows moving in the jungle canopy. A loud roar made you tilt up as well, ear perked as the smaller of the two started dropping down till she came sailing through the air and landing lightly, she pawed gently at You, enticing you into a playful chase. You immediately sprinted for Steveâs side, and he settled in. Steve watched his Little Wolf and the Panther chase one another around vine covered trees and dart under giant leaves dripping water. First You would be on Shuris side, nipping at her shoulder when she would spin nimbly and tackle you till you raced with a quick burst, outpacing the Panther, back and forth you two twisted and turned to get away from the other.Â
TâChalla jumped down alongside Steve, kneading the ground before sinking down, flicking his tail back and forth, watching as well. The Alphas head moved back and forth, never breaking eye contact, and when the two of you faced off, you growled and Shuri roared back at you, testing each other.
It alarmed the Alpha, who moved to get up, and TâChalla beat him to it, giving his own sharp roar calling his sister back when he sensed the Alpha next to him getting uneasy. Shuri snarled back at him, headbutting You in a goodbye before leaping back up into the canopy. The King bowed his head to the Alpha before joining his sister. Leaving the two of you alone.Â
You sensed your Alphas unease at the moment, and you padded up to him, brushing up under his chin and nibbling at him to settle him back down. But he nudged at you, pushing you down the path you two had been exploring earlier, ready to keep you two moving. You both fell in an easy stride together this time as the jungle floor opened up, mossy and green. Everything seemed to cool off under the canopy, both the wolves comfortable. Little animals scattered, insects buzzing around with bright colors, that were a constant interest to you as you would snap at them and send them flying again to escape. Soon the Jungle gave way to tall grass, and the sound of animals surrounded you in the dark.Â
Keeping close to your Alpha, you both ran up on a herd of elephants, their long trunks reaching out as you both stretched your necks, sniffing at them before leaping away when they tried to touch you. When one stomped her foot in warning, Steve had enough, and steered you away from the herd. Weaving back and forth through the grass, you both skirted low to the ground past Rhinos grazing, lifting their heads to watch you both pass by. Neither of you wanted to feel the edge of that horn, so decided to give a wider circle around. Steve was sure to keep himself between You and the massive beasts. They came up on leaping gazelles racing away from them, and both of you couldnt help but give chase to these. You both gave up after a few minutes, the deer like creatures much faster than you two could ever be, even Sam and Pietro would have a hard time pacing along with them. Once it was apparent neither of you were continuing, they set back to grazing.Â
There was only one part of the run that turned Steve uneasy. They happened to stumble across a pack of Hyenas scavenging a carcass, and they all took interest in your unique scent. Their laughter echoing around the wolves in a menacing way. Steve nudged at you to lead you away from them when one skirted close to snap its jaws and push you two to back up. Steve turned on the pack of wild Hyenas, stepping over the carcass and started to descend on the two of you. Steve snarled deeply, the fur along his spine raising and his ruff bristling, turning his focus on the Hyenas Alpha Female as she stalked closer. Steve's fangs flashed in the dark, and his demands made her cower in surprise at the force coming from him. The rest of her pack stalling seeing their Alpha lower before him, to a male most of all. The laughter started to grow high pitched with unease at the situation. You ducked around the bristling Alpha, ears pinned back, rumbling back at her. The Hyena sensed they weren't just ordinary animals to be chased off. Wet dragging breaths overcame the scent of blood and decay from the carcass she had been feasting on, filling her lungs with ice cold sensations, unlike anything her kind had experienced before. They were similar to the Panthers that prowled their lands, except they weren't. Missing from the shifters was the muskiness of the jungle. Their scent was sharper, it stung her nose with a cold sensation. Even their bodies were not made for streaking across the sun soaked plains or traveling in heavy leaf cover. Too big, too much fur, muzzles long with fangs, yet not made to rip into thick animal hides like theirs was. They were just too different, and she didn't want to test what they would do to her. Shaking her head to clear their scent from her senses, she started sinking further back from the growling Alphaâs reach. Her laughing bark sent the wild hyenas scattering away, breaking their attack formation. Retreating back towards the carcass, once they fell back, she skirted away, out of Steveâs sight.Â
Once she was gone, you brushed against Steve to ease him back to you, and the two of you turned away from where the hyenas were cackling out of sight, fighting once more among themselves over the carcass they had claimed. You headed back towards the jungle, avoiding the rest of the plains occupants. Which Steve was relieved, another reason for them to return home. At home, the forests belonged to them. There were no worries in what was lurking out of sight. In Wakanda it was all different, they were not the beast at the very top. Deciding it was enough for you both tonight, when you gave a wide mouthed, fang flashing yawn, you both returned to the palace, and made it up to your room.Â
Once inside and the door closed, Steve backed you onto the bed, and settled over you, covering you in soft bites and whispered words pressed against your skin. âAre you tired Little One?â he let his tongue drag between your breasts while he lowered down your body slightly. Your hands roamed over his back, and rubbed the back of his neck while you arched into his mouth where he sucked a nipple into his warmth, lashing his tongue over the peak and then rolling you gently between his teeth.Â
You hummed in satisfaction, letting your body roll underneath his while you turned your gaze down at Steve loving on your breasts, his hand had the other covered, kneading it lightly and using his thumb to tease the tip till it hardened. âNot too tired Alpha.â you admitted and he lifted his head with a grin. Leaning up to kiss you deeply while using a hand to spread your thighs open, in which you curled your legs around his waist.Â
âThat's good, cause I haven't stopped thinking about you wrapped around me like this all evening.â He said while he claimed you with a roll of his hips, filling you with him as his hands weaved with yours. It was soft and slow, taking his time to bring you to the point you were pleading softly against his shoulder for a release. Steveâs hand cupped the back of your head while kissing your temple, his hips starting to move faster in and out of you with a grunt of effort. It was quick when your pussy started to squeeze him and milk him, ready for his knot to lock you to him. Steve brought you to the point of howling his name and clutching yourself around him, clinging to him and not able to let go. You settled on his chest, and let the silence bring a sense of calm and peace over both of you. When you two finally fell asleep, you were sprawled over his chest and sated. There was no need for words to end the day together.Â
The dawn came to find you two still tangled around one another.Â
TâChalla, Shuri and the Queen all waited for the two of you, the jet ready to be boarded. It was a teary goodbye for you and Shuri, growing rather close to the young woman in your time here, Steve firmly shook TâChallas hand with a thank you and bowed to the Queen. You let your hand slide up Steves' back as he rose once more, and you let your head lower, a flash of the back of your neck showing her your respect.Â
âThank you, everyone for your help. Should you ever need anything from us, please let us know. My Pack, and myself especially are indebted to you.â Steve said truthfully, and TâChalla smiled.Â
âI'm sure we will see each other again Alpha, Y/N, have a safe travel home. Steve, I'm sure you are familiar with flying?âÂ
âOf course, we will have it sent back as soon as possible.âÂ
âThat is all I ask.â
Finishing with goodbyes, you both stepped on the jet. You couldn't help the look of awe that slid over your face while Steve immediately fell into the Pilots chair, while you buckled into the co pilots. You watched as he leaned forward to flick on switches and the engine hummed to life. âReady for home Little One?â He asked as his hands settled on the steering column.Â
You wriggled in your seat and leaned in the window waving while speaking. âAbsolutely, take us home Alpha.âÂ
When Steve heard what he wanted to har, he shifted the column, and the jet started lifting off. You squealed a bit as your heart went into your throat, laughing at the sensation. Steve grinned over at your reaction, taking your hand while he pointed the jet in the direction needed, and let it speed up. The flight home was filled with you questioning the dash of the aircraft, and Steve doing his best to teach you how it all worked.Â
Of course TâChalla didn't send you all home empty handed, and once Steve landed the Jet just outside of the compound, and all the Pack came to greet Steve, you happened to stay inside a few more minutes. Exploring further, you happened to stumble on several crates in the back. âSteve? Come look at this.âÂ
Ducking his head back in, Steve went to find you, and located you kneeling next to one of the crates, trying to find how it opened. Steve was quick to pry open a top, and it was just filled with different items Wakanda specialized in. âHey Sam, get some people up here, we come bearing gifts.âÂ
Fruity wine, dried food, clothing, weapons, if TâChalla could send it he did, and the rest of the afternoon was sorting through it together.Â
Finally that evening found you pouring a glass of the wine for Sara at the island in Steveâs kitchen, telling Sara and Sam all about Wakanda. Steve now and then piped up, filling in the time you were unconscious to the world.
Once the questions died down, you cleared your throat. âHas anyone heard from Bucky, Clint, Wanda, and Pietro?âÂ
Sara sipped from her wine glass and shook her head, Sam at her side did the same motion. âNothing yet. But Natasha was right out on their trail as soon as she got back. You know she wont stop till she finds something.âÂ
Steve poured himself a taste of the wine, and handed it to you afterwards to finish off. âShe will probably check in a few days, let us know what's going on.â Glancing at the time and then outside, he nipped at your shoulder. âReady for the Full Moon Run Little One?âÂ
You tipped your head back to drain the last swallow and set the glass down, hoping off the stool at the bar.Â
âYup, we will see you two out there.â You said to Sam and Sara, who waved you two off to give you a chance to shift in private. Racing out the door, you leaped off the porch, twisting on your toes to watch Steve, who paused to shed his shirt, grinning to himself at your enthusiasm.Â
<We got lucky.> Your Little Wolf crooned, admiring the Alphas fit form as he started to stalk towards you, undoing his belt to slide out of the pants.Â
That we did.Â
You started to shed clothes, dancing just out of his reach till you started to run away, tossing your panties at him last before you fell into your wolf form, howling at him to hurry up. Steve made a show of inhaling against them before stuffing them in the back of his jeans pocket, quick to yank them off and toss them back towards his porch while you sprinted away, howling for him to come join you
<Welcome Home Steve. Now let's go get her before she is gone!>Â
Welcome Home indeed.Â
He shifted and paused at the tree line, his howl bursting through the night, signaling the start of the run, and he followed after You while you weaved among the trees, leading him deeper into their running grounds, back home where they belonged.Â
Summary: Â It has been sometime since Y/N and Bucky went into hiding but now their past is returning. Can this new relationship survive the Civil War thatâs about to happen?
A/N: I cannot believe I finished TWO stories, itâs a big moment. The next part of these series will be out at some point. I need to will myself to rewatch Infinity War. Thank you to everyone who had read both and stayed along for the ride. It means the world to me <3
I remember who she was, what she was to me. Hydra kidnapped her years ago and forced me to train her. They wanted her to be the female version of me, another winter soldier. I refused at first and was punished. They strapped me to that chair, burning my mind until I agreed. She was so beautiful, the first time I saw her she took my breath away.Â
The way her hair hung past her shoulders or the way she would chew on the left side of her bottom lip when she was nervous for our training sessions. I remember being drawn to the beauty mark right below her right eye, dark and prominent. It looked like a piece of jewelry on her.Â
My fingers shook as the tears fell from my eyes, staining the page, while I turned to the next one; Buckyâs written words mending my heart.Â
She was always afraid to fight me, I could tell in the way her heart would beat through her chest. I could hear it from my room across the building. I knew when she was asleep by the way her breathing would slow and I knew when she was awake from the soft voice coming from her room, signing a tune I found myself loving. She was the one that made the hell we were in bearable.Â
I may have forgotten everything at the hands of Hydra but there was always one thing I remembered; our last night together when we were captured together.Â
I felt the heat rise to my cheeks, knowing exactly what night he was talking about.Â
I remember the way her back arched, chest exposed to the air, when I kissed my way down her stomach to her most prized area. Her breath caught in her throat when she felt my lips on her, savoring the way she tasted; salty with a tinge of sweetness. The feeling of her heels locking me into place, pulling me in closer and deeper. The beautiful sound of her moans was music to my ears; I could still hear it now. She was breathtaking that night and I hope to one day feel herself on me again.Â
The night air had done nothing to help my burning cheeks as I read that paragraph a few more times. I had been on my own for a few weeks now, Shuri and Tâchalla came to visit every once in a while to check on me or give me updates about Bucky. Occasionally, the young kids would come to get a look at the âWhite Wolfâ, a nickname they gave Bucky, but would frown when I would inform them that he wasnât with me yet.Â
Steve sent a few texts every now and then on a burner phone that he had given me. From the few conversations we had, I found out that him, Nat, Wanda, Sam, and Vision were on the run together. He wouldnât tell me where, obviously, but I always wished him well.Â
The fire in front of me warmed my feet, keeping the night air from making me shiver, and I turned my attention back to Buckyâs journal.Â
Sheâs sitting across from me right now, reading a book, and sheâs never looked more beautiful. Her lip is sucked between her teeth as sheâs reading, the words unfamiliar to her. She wanted to learn Romanian. Her eyes are so bright, the color bringing a sense of familiarity to me. Every time she looks at me, I want to wrap my arms around her and kiss her until my last breath. The sun from outside had casted a warm glow around her like an angel. My Dorogaya.Â
I canât find the right words to say it to her face but I love her; always had. Even though Hydra made her into something she has no control over, she doesnât let it bother her. She focuses on helping me heal that she forgets she needs to heal herself. We made a promise that life on the run wouldnât be permanent. I donât care, Iâd go anywhere with her.Â
A quick lick of my finger, the page turned easily between them.Â
She told me about her past with Steve. This unfamiliar feeling burned inside when she talked about how close they were. She claimed that Steve and I used to be best friends but I donât remember. All I can remember is her.Â
The date on the last passage made my breath catch in my throat; the night before everything changed.Â
She was attacked at work tonight. I tried to talk to her about it but her powers took over. I never wanted this life for her, she doesn't deserve this life. She deserves everything good in the world so I sometimes wonder if Iâm enough for her. I love her with every single feeling inside of me but I canât find it in my heart to tell her. The words burn on my tongue, wanting to scream it at her but nothing comes out. I donât know how much longer Iâll have with her before she realizes that I canât move past everything that happened to me. Iâm trying, for her, but the screams are too much. I promised that I would take care of her, give her everything she deserves, but Iâm afraid that sheâll walk away. I canât lose her, I love her so fucking much.Â
Feeling sad that I had finished reading the journal, I closed it with a loud sigh. It was full of memories of us and knowing that he remembered all of that made me fall more in love with him. He loved me all this time and knew that I was the one for him, he was just afraid that I would leave him for taking too long.Â
Never in a million years.Â
âRogers, leave Natasha alone! Thatâs her pile of food!âÂ
I chased around one of the goats before letting out a frustrated groan. It had been a few months now of my new life in Wakanda and to ease the loneliness I not only took up gardening like Steve had mentioned, I also decided to raise some goats.Â
Bad decision.Â
They kept me on my toes every single day, hence why I named them after Steve and Nat, but I had to admit that it gave me a reason to get up every day.Â
Shuri continued to visit after her sessions with Bucky, saying that he was doing well. She wanted to be careful in removing the words from his mind. Hydra had done a number on his brain and even if she could remove the words, he would still have to deal with the mental thoughts of exactly what happened in his past.Â
âYou know,â Shuri spoke one day, âI saw a lot of memories involving you.âÂ
I went red with embarrassment. âYou did?âÂ
She nodded. âHe loves you very much. I think the thought of you is whatâs keeping him alive. Heâs dreaming peacefully now.âÂ
I raised my shoulders in confusion. âThen when will he wake up?âÂ
âI donât know. Wherever he is ready,â Shuri admitted with a sigh.Â
The sun had begun to set so after a long time trying to wrangle the goats into their pen for the night, I was ready to turn in myself another night of sleeping alone.Â
âDorogaya?âÂ
My heels spun around with a flash at the familiar name. Standing in front of me was a very refreshed and relaxed looking man. His missing arm was covered with a sling of fabric. The soft breeze had wrapped around us, blowing his hair away from his eyes that shined with the familiar light I missed so much.Â
âBucky?â I asked, words trembling.Â
I was afraid this was another dream I was having.Â
âI missed you,â he breathed while breaking out into a huge grin.Â
The bottom of my feet sped through the tall grass towards him and even with one arm, he had caught me with ease. Our lips danced for the first time in months but they never missed a beat. It was a teeth smacking, tongue dancing, kiss that fueled the fire deep within and the pleasure I felt from the both of us was almost too much to handle.Â
Reluctantly I pulled away but pinched his cheeks, just to make sure he was real.Â
âOw,â he hissed. âWhat was that for?âÂ
My smile reached my eyes, I was so happy.Â
âJust making sure itâs really you.âÂ
He gave me another kiss. âI missed you.âÂ
I wrapped my arms around his neck, smelling the familiar scent; teakwood and mint.Â
âI missed you too.â I admitted with a long sigh.Â
Still in his grasp, he looked around our little home with a proud smile. âYouâve made a nice home for yourself.âÂ
Immediately I shook my head to correct him. âFor us.âÂ
We shared another passionate kiss and I could feel his feet move, walking us towards our hut.Â
âShow me around then, doll,â he hinted with a sly smirk.Â
For the first time in a very long time, Bucky and I laid tangled together in a mess of sweaty flesh and knotted sheets. Our proclamations of love bounced off the clay walls. Everything was perfect again and I was going to hold on tight to him. Nothing would come between us. We would finally be able to start our lives together.Â
Pairing: King!Steve x Reader     Word Count: 5,757
Warnings: Language, intense feelings of trepidation and anxiety?
A/N: Plot heavy! I mean, if you consider battles a plot. Which I guess it is. Some fluff too. Not much. Lots of love though. Always love. If you happen to reblog, thanks so much for helping me spread my work!
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The room is quiet save for the fire, burning in its hearth. It crackles and cricks as the wood becomes splintered and charred. Tonyâs large council chamber is bathed in warmth, and yet the cold outside seems to press on the castle, crushing its occupants with despair.
A new flurry of snow falls, seen through the large arched windows. All of them are shut tight, an attempt to battle the frigid air.
Sam, Clint, Natasha, Tony, Thor, and Bruce sit. TâChalla stands nearby staring out at the guard below as it patrols the blanketed castle grounds.
Theyâve been doubled since your return at Steveâs request. Tripled at Tonyâs.
TâChalla is pensive as he waits, stroking his chin slowly as his mind racesâmiles away.
The somber atmosphere of the room is nearly choking, and Bruce finally clears his throat.
âIâm sure heâll be okay.â He says, nodding slowly and looking to Nat who sits beside him.
He reaches out and places a hand over hers, offering warmth and reassurance.
âHeâs strong, Nat.â Bruce assures her.
Nat nearly pulls her hand away, but she resists and looks to Bruce, searching his expression for the sarcasm of his reassurance.
She doesnât find any because he is genuine in his care.
With a sigh she turns her hand over and holds his in return, squeezing it in appreciation.
âCan she help him, TâChalla?â Thorâs voice wonders, his body angled towards the silent king.
TâChalla turns, still deep in thought to look at the thunder God. He seems to realize what he asked because he drops his stroking hand to cross his chest with the other and nods.
âIf anyone can figure out what is wrong with the White Wolf, it will be Shuri.â He assures the room.
âWhy do you call him the White Wolf?â Clint wonders, shifting forward in his seat to rest his elbows on the table, hands clasped loosely in front of him.
TâChalla opens his mouth to speak, but Sam beats him to it. âBucky stayed in Wakanda for a few months while he learned to get used to his new arm. He helped them with a few troubles they had while he was there. Helped them fight. They gave him the name because he was the only white man within their ranks.â
TâChalla nods, dropping his arms to rest his hands at his front.
âCorrect?â Sam asks, looking at the king.
âYes.â TâChalla agrees. âHe was of great service to my kingdom. The people gave him the name. It is a symbol of honor.â
Clint looks mildly impressed, turning his gaze on Natasha who looks a little worried still.
âSounds to me like heâs a tough man to keep down.â Clint says for her benefit.
Natasha is mildly comforted by his words, but she will feel so much better when Steve and Shuri come back.
âTheyâre taking their sweet time.â Tony complains, bitter that he wasnât invited but with ShuriâŠwell, he isnât going to fight her on anything she needs. Even if what she needs is his absence.
âWhat about her Majesty?â Clint asks, worried by the state at which theyâd brought you home.
Thorâs own face falls, his brow furrows as he remembers the nearly emaciated state, youâd been in. Perhaps that is an exaggeration on his part, but youâd lost too much weight for his liking. Youâd look so tired and worn.
Having fainted on the way back, Steve had carried you in. Cradled lovingly against his chest but clearly limp and unresponsive.
Nat clears her throat, licking her dry pink lips as her mind is thankfully distractedâif only to be replaced with a different kind of worry.
âSheâs getting better. I think it was the fright of everything that happened more than any real physical ailment that brought her to such sleep.â Nat nods, then coughs a bit as her throat goes raw, her mouth dry.
Quickly the men move, but itâs Tony who reaches the water first. He takes the pitcher as the others sit back down and pours her a glass of wine.
âHere, drink.â He orders, and he makes it clear that itâs not a request.
Nat takes the goblet and takes a sip.
âHas she woken up at all?â Bruce wonders.
âShe was awake last night.â Thor sighs, leaning back. He raps the fingers of the arm he holds extended across the table, nervous energy seeping out.
âHow did she seem?â Clint asks, his regret at not having met you sooner evident.
Everything heâd seen of you and heard of you from Nat and the others painted such a lovely picture. A woman without fear but with a humble outlook on life. A desire to be helpful with an iron sense of duty. Courage but not of any kind heâd ever seen before.
You arenât a fighter or someone with great power in strength. Your own comes from somewhere deep within you. You draw from the struggles that you have suffered, or so Nat had explained.
Clint would very much like to meet you properly.
âShe was tired.â Thor tells him, âBut in good spirits. Worried for Barnes. Worried for Steve and the distress that Barnesâs condition gives him. But I made her laughâŠsoâŠâ
As if that is enough to say youâre alright.
Natâs face relaxes into an easy smile.
âDid you, really?â She asks Thor, almost desperate.
âWhy havenât you gone to see her?â Thor asks, his frown back in place.
Natâs own smile fades. âI-â
But her words are silenced as the heavy birch doors of the room are pushed open by a pair of guards. Steve moves in, Shuri beside him, both immersed in deep conversation.
Their hushed voices draw everyone up in their seats, alert and curious. Natasha stands up, her hand falling out of Bruceâs gentle hold as she rests the tips of her fingers against the solid grain of the table.
Steve and Shuri come to a stop, their eyes moving to those waiting.
âWell?â Tony asks, only slightly less impatient than Natasha but with less ability to keep it within.
Steve turns to him and then hesitates, looking to Shuri.
Shuri nods, âIâm afraid that the White Wolf has been brainwashed.â
The term is strange to Tony and the others. All except for Natasha, whose face goes ghostly white.
âBrainwashed?â Clint repeats.
TâChalla, who is the only other who seems to recognize the term, steps forward.
âAre you sure, sister?â He checks, eyebrows slanted deeply.
Thor looks as confused as the others, but the wheels in his brain seem to be working fast.
âDo you mean to say that someone has taken his mind and altered it in some way?â Thor asks, looking as if he knows what they mean though he doesnât recognize the word.
âThat is exactly what I mean, Your Majesty.â Shuri nods.
âWe have a different term for it, but I know what it is you speak of.â Thor says. âAnd it was not done by magic?â
Shuri shakes her head. âNo.â
Steve sighs, placing his hands on his hips he meets Natashaâs eyes and holds them, a look of agony in each of their faces.
âHe was tortured.â Nat says her voice even and unforgiving of the word she uses.
Though her eyes mist over, she doesnât allow the rest of her to betray any sign of despair. Quickly she shuts her eyes, squeezing the tears away before she opens them once again to focus on Steve and Shuri.
âCan you help him?â
Shuri focuses on Natasha, and for too long a moment, sheâs silent.
Natasha has the urge to shake her, however unladylike it may seem. Her own impatience rearing its head for attention.
âI can.â Shuri nods, her expression softening. âI will. But we will have to move him down to Tonyâs laboratory.â
Nat feels her stomach unknot, then flutter nervously at the thought of not having Bucky in her rooms.
âWhatever you need.â Nat nods. Heart in her throat.
âWhat can we do?â Thor asks, sitting up and leaning forward to look at Steve.
âStay close. Something tells me that things arenât over.â Steve admits, looking somber.
Heâs preoccupied of course, with you and with the baby. With Bucky and with Hydra. With his kingdom and the state it is in under Lord Coulsonâs care. Though it should be fine, Hydra makes him worry for his people.
âHave you heard something?â Sam asks him, leaning forward in his seat.
âNo.â Steve shakes his head. âNo, Iâve not heard anything more than what we know. You say that the guard are looking for Pierce?â
He turns to Tony who stands up and wipes at his beard, tracing his chin from side to side. âYes. Both here and in Broklin. Iâve sent the Lady Hill to help there while you and Y/N are here.â
Steve nods. âThank you.â
It really does seem as if his mind is set at ease.
âHeâs out there. I will not rest until heâs caught. This is a threat thatâs loomed over my head long enough. And after what heâs done, so openlyâŠI canât stand by anymore.â Steveâs blood boils at the memory of you battered and bruised on the ground, fearfully curled up as Bucky advanced.
Pierce did that and it was he that would pay the price of your fear and hurt.
âI will help you. For Y/N. And for every other innocent life lost.â Thor declares, standing. He holds out his hand and his hammer flies towards him with a resound whoosh.
He catches it and shakes it once, slapping it to the palm of his hand before heâs joined by Clint, then Sam, and Bruce.
Tony sighs, leaning both hands on the table as he looks around at them all standing with their shoulders back, chins held high, resolute expressions, and passion within their eyes. All of them area ready to die for not only you, but the safety of the kingdoms.
TâChalla steps forward, adjusting the cuffs of his sleeves before pulling down on his unique silk tunic. His arms fall to his sides and he nods.
âI will also fight.â He declares, and Shuri smiles, looking around at all of them in their intimidating splendor.
âAnd I will do what I can, while also helping the White Wolf.â She nods once.
Steveâs gratitude spills from his face. Soft smile, taut chin, and eyes full of trust.
âYou all must have really missed this damn team.â Tony snarks.
No one denies it. Thereâs a knock on the door.
As the other gather at the far end of the table to discuss where they may go to begin their searches for Pierce and Hydra, Tony moves to answer the door.
âSteve.â He calls, voice tight but controlled.
The sound of his upset prompts Steve to respond quickly. He moves towards the door where Tony stands with his hand on the door as if to block someone from entering. He drops it as Steve reaches him and the sight of Sharon enlightens Steve as to Tonyâs displeasure.
âSharon,â Steve begins, taking a deep breath before he grazes Tonyâs shoulder with his hand to tell him that he can go.
Tony stays for a moment, almost stubbornly as if he is going to refuse to move. Sharon bites her lip, her long and golden cascading waves frame her pretty face, as she awkwardly stands before them both feeling scrutinized and unwanted.
With a sigh, Tony gives Steve a pointed look. âIâm watching you.â Then moves towards the team.
Steve drops his head, knowing heâs earned to be chastised, and nods.
âI donât think he likes me.â Sharon whispers sheepishly and Steve can see what you meant.
There seems to be no guilt in her mind about what she did.
âHe has every right to hate you, Sharon. You snuck into the bed of his daughterâs husband. You drove a rift between us, however short lived it might have been. Both you and I hurt her, and Tony will never forgive us for it. Neither will I.â Steve is ruthless with his words, unhappy with Sharonâs lack of care for you.
He turns and moves away from her, his hands held behind his back as he stops by one of the large windows to observe the horizon.
He can hear Sharon follow, but doesnât turn to look at her, preferring to keep a new boundary set.
âI didnât mean to harm you.â She says, and Steve can hear that it is truth. She hadnât meant to harm him. But for youâŠ
âBut you did. Sheâs my wife, Sharon.â Steve says sternly, but quietly so that the others in the room canât overhear.
âI know.â She nods. âI understand.â
âBut do you respect it?â He asks, turning to look at her. âShe knows that you were not genuine in your apologies. Thatâs why she does not trust you.â
Sharonâs face turns scarlet, her ears and neck burning with her quiet rage.
âI love her, Sharon.â Steve tells her. âI tell you this not to hurt you, but because you have been my friend all my life. I would have you remain in it. You are a part of Margaret too. The three of us were family.
âBut my wifeâŠY/NâŠI would like to have you be a part of this family as well. I will have a son soon.â Steve pleads, his heart breaking for the memories he would lament if he would need to cut ties with Sharon completely.
In a way, he feels like he must. Let it all go so that he might go into his future with nothing to hold him back. But it was such a large part of his life. To say goodbye to it for good would feel like a betrayal to himself and the man he grew to become.
Sharon looks down at her feet, and Steve can see the war raging in her head. Shifting her weight from foot to foot, Sharon reaches up to stroke her golden waves.
Steve recognizes the signs, the nerves get the better of her, the way her chin stiffens as she becomes defensive.
âI cannot have you here if you will not respect my marriage, Sharon.â Steve sighs again, this time in defeat.
Heart aching for the loss of the sister heâd always thought her.
âThen I will go.â She says. âIâll send for my carriage in the morning. Iâm sorry, Steve. But youâve been mine in my head since I realized what Margaretâs death meant for you. I canât just give up. Not for her.â
Her face contorts, a twisted look of distaste as she mentions you.
Steveâs blood boils. Frustration for her lack of consideration. For her inability to see how this hurts him. For her clear dislike of you. Other than the fact that you are his wife, she has no reason to hate you. Perhaps that is enough?
âIâm sorry you feel that way.â Steve swallows his anger. âI hope you can come to terms with my marriage someday.â
Sharon scoffs, annoyed and hurt, before giving Steve a quick curtsy then leaving the way she came.
Steve turns his gaze back to the falling snow, jaw flexing tight, arms crossed as the sun begins to set. Tony approaches and stops beside him, hands behind his back.
âHow did that go?â He asks, gentler than he had been just a few minutes ago.
âSheâs leaving.â Steve admits.
âIâm sorry.â Tony nods truly aggrieved for Steveâs unhappiness.
âSo am I.â Steve shakes his head. âBut Y/N is more important than any need to cling to my life before I met her. And sheâs so kindhearted if Sharon would just give upâŠI know that sheâd-â
âShe might.â Tony smiles. âBut she might not. If thereâs anything that Iâve learned about my daughter since I took her in, itâs that sheâs very protective of those she loves. And if these last two weeks have taught me anything, itâs that she will go to great lengths to keep you. Safe and preferably hers.â
Steveâs face relaxes, feeling a surge of gratitude for your sacrifices to heal him. The memory of everyoneâs reaction to seeing you after two weeks, however, gives him anxiety. Youâd lost too much weight, the vibrancy in your complexion had dimmed and your eyes had become slightly fogged.
âI should get back to her.â He states and turns to go.
âDonât give her a hard time, Steve. The sacrifices she makes for you are not that to her. Itâll only upset her to see you vexed.â Tony reasons.
Steve stops to turn and acknowledge his words but catches Natâs eye as heâs turning to leave once again.
She moves to him, stopping a foot away looking nervous and guilty for some reason.
âAre you going to see her Majesty?â She asks him, shifting her weight onto her left foot as she teeters anxiously. He recognizes what sheâs feeling, since heâs feeling it too.
âWill you come?â He asks, and she nods eagerly.
He offers her his arm and she rushes forward to take it, wrapping her own around his elbow and allows him to pull her in close to his side.
It isnât until theyâre alone, walking along the hallway to your bedroom that Nat finds her voice again.
âSteveâŠâ She begins, quiet.
âItâs not your fault, Nat.â He tells her, cutting her off before she can begin her spiel. âNor mine. Nor anyoneâs but Pierce.â
âBut I left her alone. I swore to protect her.â She grieves.
âShe wasnât alone.â Steve shakes his head. âShe was with me. And sheâs here now. A little battered, but sheâs fine. And the baby is fine, or so Agatha says. I donât think Iâll be content until heâs here with us. Crying in my arms.â
The dynamic shifts and itâs Nat comforting Steve now as he stops just outside your door to let all his worry spill here where you canât see.
âIf Iâd been faster, or if Iâd had the sense to keep myself shielded properly then maybe I wouldnât have been injured and she wouldnât have had to bear so much of-â
âI thought it wasnât either of our faults? Do you lie, my King?â Nat teases, giving him a half smile because Nat knows that itâs easier to tell others it isnât their fault than believe it yourself.
For Steve, it must be even harder.
Steve drops his head, letting it hang as he inhales, then exhales slowly. His shoulders rise and fall, and Nat takes her arm back to give his shoulder a gentle pat.
âCan it not be my fault alone?â He asks, looking at Nat with those storm blues.
âNo.â She whispers at him, shaking her head. âIf we are to blame one, let us blame everyone. None of us were prepared for what would happen should one of our own turn. We had no contingencies for if and when we were to be separated. If we must blame someone, let us blame ourselves as a unit. We failed her.â
Nat swallows hard, trying to ignore the ache in her chest and the pit in her stomach.
âWe failed both of them.â She whispers, voice breaking just a bit.
Steve reaches down to take her hand and she smiles at him in gratitude.
âBucky will be alright, Nat. Heâs a fighter. Always has been.â Steve promises her.
âJust as her majesty is.â Nat agrees. âCome on, letâs go in. What if sheâs been waiting?â
âAgatha said she wouldnât be up for a few days.â Steve reaches out and opens the door, watching as Peter rises on full alert.
His eyes are red and puffy, his nose raw from rubbing his snot away. The form fitting charcoal tunic and the black trousers he wears remind Steve of his own mourning garb. And with his grief-stricken expression, Steveâs mind goes into panic and he releases Nat.
Pushing forward he passes Peter quickly, eyes watering as his lip begins to shake.
âSteve?â Peter asks, confused by the rush.
Nat follows, moving just as quickly. Her heart racing with fear as she sees Peterâs inquisitive face.
Steve moves to your bed, feeling cold despite the roaring fire filling the room with heat. He drops onto the bed, seated before reaching for your hand.
With a breath of relief at the warm touch of your skin, he presses the inside of your wrist to his cheek and feels the pulse of blood through vein. He shuts his eyes, almost angry with Peter for his sobbing.
He turns to him, face contorted with annoyance. âWhy were you crying when we came in?â
Peter sniffs, wipes his nose once more with the back of his hand, and then looks at the floor.
âTell me.â Steve insists, waiting with your hand pressed to his cheek as you sleep on.
Because youâre perfect. Just as heâd left you. Sleeping soundly, still thinner than heâd like, but only just. You hadnât been so bad after all, but out there in the midst of all the danger, youâd looked so much worse to his eyes.
Nat moves to your other side, her head cocked to the side as she takes a long look at your face. She reaches out, touching your cheek. Tracing your ear, she caresses it. She too relishes in the feeling of your warm skin.
âSheâll want a bath when she wakes.â Nat tells no one. She makes note in her mind to go out and find you some fresh peonies. Sheâll pay anything to get them for you. Sheâll have some new oils sent for. âIâll have them bring her some jams. She loves her jams.â
With a sweep of her skirts, Nat is gone. Off to get you whatever you might need when you wake.
Steve watches her go, saddened by the guilt that she carries knowing that it isnât her fault. Still, he carries that guilt himself, doubled as you are carrying his son.
Peterâs shifting from foot to foot brings his gaze back to him, and Steve renews his frown.
âI wasâŠâ Peter sniffs again and shrugs his shoulders. A nervous move that makes Steve worry. ââŠI should have been with her. During the procession.â
Steve doesnât know how his heart can break anymore today. But watching his friends love you and wish theyâd done more to keep you safe also fills him with such a gratitude. Only your goodness could bring about this much care.
âPeter, nothing was supposed to happen. It is not your fault that you were not beside her. I was there. And that was supposed to be enough. How could we have known that Pierce would use someone we trusted against us?â Steve gets up and moves to stand before Peter, his hand finding his shoulder to hold and give him a small shake.
âSo, it was Pierce? He was behind the attack?â Peterâs normally pleasant face contorts with passing rage. His red rimmed eyes give you a glance.
âHer Majesty says that she saw Pierce speaking to Bucky before the procession began and then disappeared a moment later. For now, until he wakes up to confirm, itâs all we have to go on. But Pierce is the head of Hydra. Rumlow was among those fighting against us in the procession and heâs Pierceâs right hand. He would not have done anything without his command.
âAnd it was Hydra whoâd had the opportunity to plant something in Buckyâs mind.â Steve explains.
âWhat? Do you mean like, mind conditioning? Brainwashing?â Peter asks, brow furrowed as he thinks quickly and tries to put all the pieces together.
âYouâve heard the term?â Steve asks, head tilting to the side lightly.
âIn my studies. Before you allowed me to be a part of the team, King Stark had me read up on all the sciences and strange incidents that have plagued the world. The practice of brainwashing was mentioned a few times. Never in great detail, but itâs there.â Peter sighs, shaking his head as he attempts to understand what it must feel like to be taken over.
âPoor Bucky.â Peterâs sorrow is kind and Steve appreciates his compassion. âIâll never leave her again.â
Peter turns a deeply resolute frown to Steve, and it melts a bit of Steveâs anxiety to think that Peter is so willing to throw himself into protecting you.
âAs much as Iâd love for you to be at her side always, I do need you out with the others for the time being.â
âWhy? What has happened?â
âNothing.â Steve shakes his head, turning to move back to your side.
He sits beside you, taking your hand again to stroke your fingers.
âThat is, nothing new. Pierce has showed his hand and our priority is to find him. Iâm expecting a letter from Lord Coulson tomorrow to see if Pierce has responded to his summons. I donât think he will, but we had to try.
âAnd until Pierce is found, Y/N and my child will never truly be safe. If we can catch him quickly, then we can ensure her safety more quickly.â Steve meets Peterâs determined gaze and watches as Peter moves to quickly caress your free hand.
âIâll leave now.â He says and turns to leave.
âWait, Peter.â Steve rises, looking to you before leading Peter out into the hallway.
âWhat is it, your Majesty?â
âCan you wait until tomorrow morning?â Steve begins, looking a little shy or nervous? âIâveâŠher Majesty is not fond of the Lady Carter being here. Iâve asked her to go home.â
Peterâs shoulders relax and he even smiles a little. âItâs honorable for you to stand by your wife despite the relationship that you have shared with Lady Carter in the past.â
Steve groans. âI donât feel honorable. I feel like a fool. I donât want to hurt Sharon, but I will not hurt Y/N. After everything Iâve done to her already, she deserves to be first in my life.
âAnd if Sharon would simply abandon her desires then it would be easier to keep them both in my life butâwell, it doesnât matter. Iâd like Sharon to have some protection on her way home. I donât want her doing anything reckless and I canât take any chances with Pierce.
âHe knows who is important to me and with Y/N out of reach, he might try his hand at someone a little more accessible.â
Peterâs nod is slow, thinking through something before he agrees. âVery well. I will do as you ask. I shall stay here the night.â
âNo.â Steve interrupts. âNo, Peter. Get some rest. Youâve been searching for us for two weeks straight and have hardly gotten any sleep since weâve been back. Go get some sleep. Iâll be here and Iâm sure Natasha will be back soon. Bucky will be with Shuri in Tonyâs dungeons soâŠshe canât be with him.â
Peter looks reluctant but as it is his kingâs orders, he nods. âAs you wish, your Majesty. Good night. If you need anything, please call for me.â
âOf course.â Steve nods, a soft smile offered at the young man before he sends him off with a push to his shoulders.
Steve waits until Peter is out of sight before he goes back into the room. He shuts the doors securely then makes his way back to your bedside. He places one hand on your belly, stroking it gently as his child moves within.
Your face is unmoving, fast asleep. Induced by Agatha and her herbs. Youâd needed the rest.
âIâm sorry, my flower.â Steve whispers, feeling cursed that he seems to only be a cause of distress for you.
âSorry for what?â Agatha asks, voice creaky with age as she moves to the other side of the bed. âAbout time that boy left. Heâs been on edge since you two went missing.â
âWill you be staying in here with her?â Steve asks, curious of the old woman as she places a small pouch on the bed beside you and pulls from it a few vials of different colored liquids.
She removes the stopper and pulls out a small glass tube which she then holds over your lips.
âOpen her mouth, if you will, your Majesty.â She orders.
Steve gets to his feet and leans over you, pulling your chin down carefully until your lips are parted.
Agatha drops two drops of the first liquid into your mouth, then three of the second. Two of the third. One of the fourth.
âWhat are you giving her?â Steve wonders.
âTonics.â Agatha says simply. âTo help her heal faster. Sheâs been overstressed. Thatâs why she has lost weight.â
âShe deserves better.â Steve laments.
âOh?â Agatha laughs amused by his words for some reason. âAnd are you the one to decide what it is she deserves?â
Steve doesnât understand her strange moods and simply looks at your pretty face, wishing he could cradle it close. Only that would fill the hole in his chest. He doesnât like you unconscious like this. You donât look like youâre sleeping. You look ill.
âWhy did you marry her then?â Agatha continues to chuckle as she checks spots along your arm where some of your bruising seems to have gotten a little worse.
âI had to save my Kingdom.â Steve shakes his head. âI should have married her for love.â
âOh, donât be so romantic.â Agatha frowns. âYou must accept your beginnings if you are to build a proper life with your wife. So, you were a bit of an asshole when you first married her? Big deal. Many husbands remain so for many years after theyâve married.
âSome begin as sweet as honey only to turn as sour as lemons after a few years. Count yourself lucky that you have learned from the mistakes youâve made and stop trying to make up for them.â Agatha chastises.
âBut I want her to know that Iâm sorry.â Steve argues.
âDo you think she doesnât know it? Have you given her any reason to think that you do not mean it?â She squints at him, urging a confession and for a fleeting moment, Steve panics as if he might really have done something and he canât remember.
But no. Steve hasnât done anything to risk the loss of your trust again
âN-no.â He shakes his head. âShe knows I love her.â
âThen stop whining and live for your future. Stop living to make up for the past.â Agatha shoves her vials back into her small leather pouch and draws it closed before moving for the door again. âSheâll wake some time tomorrow. Naturally. No way to know when.â
âWhat will she need when she wakes?â Steve asks, getting up to follow the woman out.
âOh, food. Water. A bath. Patience. She may be a little out of sorts for a few hours. Just talk to her and keep her focused on you and the child. Do not speak about what happened, or anything related to it until she is fully recovered.
âRemember, stress is her enemy right now. If you want your child to live, treat her as you would a fragile crystal goblet.â Agatha instructs.
âThank you, Grandmother.â Steve says, using the term you do.
âDonât thank me.â Agatha says. âJust do better.â
For a while, Steve watches you sleep. He drifts in and out of his own slumber until he decides to stand to keep awake.
Natasha finds him staring out the window as the blizzard outside begins to worsen. Dark skies absent of stars.
âIâve got a few guards outside.â She tells Steveâs back, moving to stand beside him. âYou can sleep with her. If something happens, theyâll sound the alarm. You donât have to stay up, Steve.â
Steve doesnât answer for a few minutes, simply looking at her to acknowledge her words before he goes back to watching the falling snow.
Natasha stands there with him in silence, waiting patiently for him to finish his thinking.
âI think we might need help this time.â Steve finally says, rewarding Natâs patience.
âWhat did you have in mind? We already have the Wakandans here.â
âThereâs a man in the Western kingdoms. Iâm not sure where he is exactly but he was imprisoned for stealing from the rich to give to the poor.â Steve explains.
âSounds like our type of people.â Nat agrees.
âHeâs married. He and his wife haveâŠunique abilities that might be useful for the fight to come.â Steve says. âThey may be able to get to places that we simply cannot.â
âDo you really think things will get bad enough that weâll have another battle? Like the one before the peace?â Nat wonders, emerald eyes full of worry.
âHe wonât give up this time.â Steve nods. âIf I didnât have Y/N and our child I wouldnât be as terrified as I am. I want it over. I want her safe. Both of them. Canât you feel it? Itâs like the world is holding its breath. Or maybe thatâs just me?â
Nat shakes her head, wrapping her arms around herself as if the cold outside has somehow penetrated the castle walls and begun to eat at the warmth in your room.
âI feel it.â She nods. âSomethingâs coming. I justâŠHow can we be ready for it? With James in the state that heâs in and her MajestyâŠ?â
Natasha can very much understand the fear that is currently taking hold in Steveâs heart.
âI feel like we should send her away. Far away.â Steve says, but Natasha can see that he wonât.
âShe wouldnât go.â She tells him, helping him make sense of keeping you here. She knows he wouldnât be able to stand being away from you.
Steve scoffs, his first laugh since the two of you were returned.
âNo.â He agrees. âShe wouldnât. Sheâs so stubborn.â
Natasha smiles, her heart feeling lighter at the fondness he clearly has for you. The love thatâs there. She canât remember the last time before you that he looked so happy. Even with Margaret, something was always just a little off.
Steveâs smile slips away, deep though replacing the lighthearted expression.
âI think itâs time we reached out to Fury.â
Natasha looks for his gaze but heâs too busy watching the snow fall, his arms crossing over his chest as he resolves in this decision.
âYou want me to find him.â Natasha realizes, and how can she blame him? She knew him best.
Summary: You find yourself falling for the âWhite Wolfâ when he moves to Wakanda, where youâre currently studying abroad for your major.
Themes: romance, fluff
Word count: 1283
You brush a strand of your hair behind your ear in the light breeze, eyes focused on the mysterious one-armed farmer in his home slightly further away. You have heard all about the legendary Winter Soldier, or âWhite Wolfâ as the Wakandans have taken to calling him, but you have yet to get to know him. You wonder if you can possibly connect with him- both of you are foreigners, seeing that you are an environmental studies major from the US completing research in Wakanda. You love the people here, but it sometimes feels a bit lonely not having anyone who can share at least a little bit of your background. Maybe a man born in the 1910s and trained to be a ruthless assassin isnât particularly the most relatable, but you figure itâs worth a shot to get to know him anyways.
âHey! Y/N! You are staring again.â Shuri looks at you with amusement and you quickly snap back, clearing your throat.Â
âIt wasnât staring, I was just⊠observing! We donât really ever have new people hereâŠâ
âJust go talk to him. He wonât bite. Not anymore, at least, thanks to me.â She teases, referring to her little job of returning his brain back to normal. âHe could probably use a friend. Or⊠something moreâŠâ She gives you a smirk, eyebrows lifting and you laugh, immediately nudging her.Â
âQuit it! Itâs not like that!â You watch him feeding his goats outside, barely biting your lip. âI would like to at least be friends though. Do you think maybe you couldâŠâ
Shuri chuckles, rolling her eyes playfully and grabbing your arm already pulling you towards his humble home. âCome on, come on. But you have to let me embarrass you just a little.â You whine half playfully, starting to regret wanting her to come along, but itâs too late now. She approaches the pathway going up to his house, calling out, âOi! White Wolf! I have someone I want you to meet.âÂ
You blink, somewhat blushing slightly. âShuri! You donât need to make it sound⊠I donât know, like I have other intentions or something!â you hiss quietly, but when the lone man looks up and makes eye contact with you, youâre momentarily distracted.
Wow.
He definitely looks like heâs seen some things- bad things- and your heart already hurts for him. However, at the same time, he has a sense of confidence and optimism in his brown eyes that makes you feel an odd sense of pride and respect despite not even having made formal introductions yet. Youâve never felt so impacted by someone.
âHello,â he greets, coming down the pathway- one arm by his side while a shawl drapes over the other side. You force yourself not to stare. âBucky. Nice to meet ya.â He extends his hand and you immediately smile, placing yours in his.Â
âY/N. You too, Iâve heard so much about you. I hope youâve been settling in well.âÂ
Shuri watches with a mischievous smirk, crossing her arms. âOf course he has. Heâs had the best caretaker in the galaxy. Even though he is incredibly high maintenance.â She makes a playful face at him and he scoffs softly in amusement, a slight twinkle in his otherwise dark eyes as he just barely smiles. You wonder how often heâs even been able to do that within the past decade.
Before either of you can respond to her remark, she suddenly drops her mouth open in exaggerated concern. âOh, no! I just remembered that I was supposed to meet my brother. You know how he is, just as needy as you are.â She nudges Bucky before looking to you with an innocent smile. âYou two have fun though!âÂ
Your eyes widen as you spin around, watching her practically scamper off. âShuri- '' you call, but thereâs no use- you stare after her fading figure for a few moments before turning back to him, laughing awkwardly. âIâm sorry, sheâs a piece of workâŠâ
He laughs quietly, raising an eyebrow. âYeah. Believe me, I know. But sheâs a good kid.â He looks at you for a few moments and you find yourself having no idea what to say- youâre getting slightly anxious because itâs becoming more awkward, but he suddenly breaks the silence.
âWant to come inside?â
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âCome here, Steve! Itâs dinner time!â
The tiny tan colored goat looks up from having been angrily headbutting the fence, looking slightly annoyed to be interrupted but reluctantly coming over nonetheless due to the fact that youâre holding food. Bucky comes up behind you, wrapping his one arm around your waist and clucking his tongue. âI canât believe you named one of our goats after my best friend.â
âWhat? Heâs exactly like how you described pre-serum Steve! The little guy, always fighting everything. Heâs even blond!â you pointed out in protest, leaning over slightly to give the goat some food.Â
Bucky canât help but chuckle, eyes flickering over the scrawny runt. âAlright, alright fair.â He kisses your cheek, peering at the other goats eating their food. âI just think Steve is a ridiculous goat name. But youâre lucky I like you enough to let it be.â He glances down at you with a smirk and you roll your eyes fondly, though happily hold his arm around you. âWhat a relief. I feel so honored,â you reply playfully sarcastic.
You and Bucky have been together for nearly six months now. You clicked right off the bat upon meeting that first day- after inviting you inside, the two of you had talked for hours and hours. You felt like you had known him your whole life, and now, heâs your best friend and partner. Shuri constantly teases you and jokes that your relationship is all thanks to her, and in a way, it's true- you wonder if you would have ever had the courage to approach him yourself. You laugh at such a fear now; back then, he seemed so intimidating and aloof, and now, you know him as a little flirtatious goofball who loves to tease. Youâve noticed a significant improvement in his mental health, and you couldnât be happier that heâs becoming healthier each day.
âMm. Thatâs right. Now come on, sassy girl, itâs time for our dinner.â He takes your hand and leads you inside the hut, sitting down with you at the small wooden table where the food is already laid out. Fresh bread, cheese, and warm stew- you barely even find yourself missing food from back home now that you have such an amazing partner to eat farm fresh food with.
He notices you looking at the food with a little too much fondness in your eyes, and he reaches over to poke at your side playfully. âHello? Anyone in there? I know you love food but Iâve never seen you space out over it.â You blink and giggle slightly, poking him back. âYeah, I was just⊠thinking about something. You. And that I love you a lot.â
He looks at you and smiles softly, eyes gazing at you lovingly.
âWell. Isnât that sweet of my little doll. I love you too.â He leans in to peck your lips gently before pulling back. âNow eat up. Itâs a lot of work cooking with one arm you know, donât let it go to waste.â
You laugh softly, lifting his hand to kiss his fingers cutely before nodding your head, serving yourself.
Itâs a dangerous world the two of you live in, and heâs had an unfortunate past. You donât know whatâs to come, but youâre confident that as long as youâre by each otherâs side, everything will work out in the end.
for @that-damn-girlâ, with Bucky. It got longer than expected-- and a little bit steamier than expected. 1.7k words. Smitten, pining, shy Bucky.
[28 WAYS Masterlist // Prompts]
When Bucky finally returns to Wakanda, it seems like nothing has changed.Â
Five years of oblivion, one year of grieving, and he finally pulls himself together enough to visit the country that made him whole.
The fields are lush. The city, animated. The people, kind. The royal family is expecting him, still full of easy care for this broken boy. TâChalla sends his best to accommodate The White Wolf even though Bucky had refused to be treated with so much attention.
In response, and with some cheek, the king assures him his new accommodations are even more luxurious than before and Bucky thinks it must be Shuriâs doing.
No, Bucky smiles to himself, nothing has changed. It makes him feel steady and safe again, like both his feet are on solid ground and not slipping off another train.
Until he disembarks and steps down from the ramp where the sun catches in his eye a little, makes him blink out the afterimage of its bright glare. When heâs finally able to see the figure at the edge of the landing pad, the Earth rocks with a tremendous lurch.
You stand comfortably at the end of the ramp, fingers linked in a loose weave, eyebrow quirked at him.
Six years but youâre just as he remembers. Lopsided mouth a little lifted at one corner, forever affixed in a state of watchful amusement. Your deep amethyst gown is free-flowing and beautifully patterned, arabesque lines curving against the arch of your thighs when you turn from the jet. It dips low in the back, and he can see the glisten of shea rubbed over the grooves of your skin.
âSergeant Barnes,â you greet over your shoulder, âWelcome back to Wakanda. Let me walk you home.â
Undoubtedly Shuriâs doing.
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The Golden City is resplendent. Against the backdrop of sky-spiraling towers and illuminated technology, you are a singular beauty to behold. Bucky feels cracked open in all the ways he used to be: unstitched, untethered, barely holding on in a light breeze.
âRemember this, Sergeant?â You ask, leading him forward, pointing down a pathway, âDidnât the children corner you once?â Â
âYes,â he remembers.
âAnd the mandazi cart? Didnât you prefer the cinnamon sugar topping best?â
âYes,â Bucky replies quietly, âJust a little. Not too sweet.â
âI remember you didnât like anything too sweet.â
And the shudder that follows sends his blood straight to his head.
Buckyâs knees feel like they could give out as he coughs with a stammer, shoving his hands in his pockets, staring at his shoes scuffed up with dirt. Anything to distract himself from the memory of a mid-morning bruise growing on his collar and the subsequent teasing from Shuri.
A bite. A scratch. The way your face looked with the hot white streak of sun falling in your open mouth. Bodies still encased in free-flowing cotton, but it was enough to sear his entire being. That pretty, perfect, picture of you on his thigh.
Jesus fucking Christ.
He coughs again.
Â
You keep on coolly, stepping side to side and avoiding the crowd with ease as if your comment didnât mean a thing. As if it didnât trip him up almost physically through the street.
âHave any plans while youâre here?â You ask innocently, stopping at a booth of flowers and browsing through orchids. Daisies and irises peer back at you, beckoning your touch. Bucky reaches into his pocket, buys a violet that matches your dress with the intention of â he doesnât know, tucking it behind your ear? Six years later and he still doesnât know what to do with you.
But, of course, itâs been six years for you, and only one for him.
His stomach drops at the thought of a separation only oblivion can create between two people so damn close to a beginning. An irreconcilable distance of time that will never align and how could he be so naĂŻve to think nothing has changed?
âNo,â he replies a little dumbly as your hand jingles with change. âNo plans. JustâŠâ A melancholy look at the way you turn from him.
âMissed it?â
âYeah.â
 The stroll continues. One violet in his hand, two Calla Lillies in yours. You turn them round and round, pressing your nose to the spathes, letting their soft points flick over your lips. He feels forgotten altogether until he hears your tepid voice, shaded with the slightest of sorrows.
âTheyâre a symbol of rebirth and resurrection. I thought it was fitting; you do look reborn, after all.â
Bucky runs his hand instinctively through his hairâcut short now, and heâs still trying to get used to it. His throat constricts. He suddenly aches all over.
âThank you,â he says finally, after a long while. âFor, uh, walking me.â
âWeâre not there yet.â
âI just meantââ
âIâm teasing, Sergeant.â
Up the iron stairs you ascend, looking back at him every few steps with a grin. At the door, you pause, both hands coming together to grasp onto the waxy stalks of the flowers, turning them again. âHope my teasing didnât offend you?â
âNo,â Bucky replies, watching the way you unlock the door deftly, reaching inside to turn the light on for him. â⊠I remember you liked to tease.â
The smack of the blooms against his chest is abrupt and it takes him by surprise when you laugh sharply.
âOh! Is that right? What else do you remember?â
He stutters, a little eager, a little hesitant. âI rememberââ a thick swallow and you trace the motion of his throat with gentle eyes, walking backwards, hanging your hopes on the bobbing of his Adamâs apple. Bucky presses his lips together.
âI remember us.â
âYeah?â You take the violet and cross into the kitchen, grabbing a tall glass from the counter and placing the flowers inside, going quiet. âRemember us doing what?â
Heâs no good at thisâ this game. This cat and mouse tension of your provocation. The heady atmosphere of growing closer together but somehow drifting further apart. Every question is a challenge, a play for something from himâan admission? An apology? A funeral?
You call him Sergeant. You hardly look at him. But then you stand, hip jutting, palms flat on the counter, chin on your shoulder and just the sweet shock of your profile is enough to cut him clean through.
âLots of things.â Bucky steps on the eggshells because he might as well crush them now.Â
Reaches the small of your back with his hand, palming the straight column of your exposed spine and counts all the goosebumps that break across your skin. Flesh on flesh, his lips on your shoulder and then neck. He remembers this. Remembers the way you sigh and lean into him. Remembers the heat. Remembers his heart, stitched back together by your loving fingers.
His right hand slips through the open space of your dress. All five warm fingers splay out, gripping your side and curling over your lower ribs. And god, heâs trembling head to toe, feet so unbalanced now he might fall completely.
Your head leans back onto his shoulder, weight of it holding him down, âYouâre shaking.â
With a slow turn, you face him, fingertip trailing up his neck and along the curve of his throat to his chin. Tilting him up to the ceiling, you press a blazing kiss onto his neck, âAm I making it better or worse?â
He doesnât mean to do itâor maybe he does, but the speed of it surprises even Bucky when he lifts you by the thighs and places you on the sink counter. He cuts off your sharp gasp and turns it into an exhilarated moan, presses your chest to his with frantic hands, nudges your legs open to nestle himself in between.
And hell, the way you feel in his armsâdelicate but full of fight, softly pulsing with the strength heâs always admired about youâit feels safe. Steady. The kind of stable thatâs always been taken from him too soon.
Itâs been six yearsâor oneâor whatever, and his entire being is vibrating with the magnitude of a catastrophic earthquake, but Bucky canât be bothered to care about any of that now. Your mouth is open, tongue sweeping over his, teeth playfully nipping at his bottom lip, and it dashes away all his good sense.
When he breaks away, heâs overly aware of his erratic heartbeat and swollen mouth. Kissed tender, and it takes whatâs left of his breath to see that you match him just as well. You lean forward again, and he meets you for another two, three, five kisses. He loses count after a few more, eager and fumbling and dizzy as he peppers them over your cheek, down to your collar.
âDonât even think about it,â you warn, hand tugging him away by his hair, âBite me and Iâll kick you out.â
Bucky pauses and snaps upright, confused at the statement and the way your eyes sparkle with amusement. Knowingly, you nod to the space behind him, âI live here, Bucky.â
âWhat?â He mutters. It takes him a minute, but he finally looks around and notices the simple decorations. The well-cared for plants, the soft blanket over the couch, the mug of coffee with a stirring spoon stuck inside. The small plate ofâhis heart skips a beatâhalf-eaten mandazi with cinnamon sugar on top.
âOh, god.â
Bucky presses the heel of his palm to his eyes, doesnât know if he might laugh or sob. Maybe both.
Still in the hold of his one hand, you twist halfway, moving the glass further in case either one of you might knock it over. The spathes of the lilies turn idly to look at him, draped over the tufts of violet petals. Two stalks in perfect symmetry. Symbols of resurrection for both him and you.
Smoothing the shorn chestnut strands gone a little awry from your grip, your eyes search his face, memorizing his lines. All things of his old and new.
âWelcome back to Wakanda, Sergeant.â Your mischievous mouth finds his again, holding him steady with familiar sweetness, âI missed you.â
Warnings: mentions of Buckyâs past, fluff, lots of fluff
Word Count: 1,152
Notes: my first prompt Iâve written for @the-ss-horniest-book-clubâ and I hope this turned out okay and the anon who requested it likes it :) Thank you for reading!
Duties were called and this time they called you to Wakanda by the request from King Tâchalla himself. He needed you to help with the on-going recovery of Sergeant James Barnes. Tâchalla had filled you in with some details, Barnes was already out of cryo and living in a hut surrounded by his goats and some other animals on his farm they gave him. It was your job as a psychologist to observe his behavior, to make sure he wasnât relapsing at any point during the recovery. Sergeant Barnes was decoded by Shuri, but like most things in life, nothing is a quick fix or a guarantee it will even work long term. You studied Jamesâ file during your flight. You were up to date on everything you needed to know for now.Â
Your heart couldnât help but ache for the man, youâve helped many veterans in the past with PTSD and depression, but nothing quite like this. 70 years of brainwashing, 70 years of unspoken and unimaginable torture and pain. Hydra had truly broken him up into pieces and made him their own puppet.
The quinjet landed and you walked down the ramp with the file close to your chest. Tâchalla and Okoye were waiting for you at the bottom. âThanks for having me here.â you smiled and bowed your head out of politeness. You had learned from your sisterâs boyfriend Steve that they simply âdonât do that hereâ. âThank you for coming at such short notice.â the king replied in his thick Wakandan accent. âWhere is Sergeant Barnes currently?â you wondered and Tâchalla nodded over to a hut. âYou will be his only neighbor.â the king informed you. With a nod of your head, the king led the way to the huts. Your heart pounding in your chest for some unknown reason.Â
âHere he is known as The White Wolf, as named by the children.â the king continued speaking during the walk. âWhy is that?â you asked with a genuine interest. Youâve heard many stories about the white wolf in the past, about what they represent.
âIt represents freedom and a strong warrior.â he explained. âLet me show you to your hut before you join us for dinner.â you nodded your head and followed behind quietly. The hut was nothing special but it was quirky and cute. There was a single metal framed bed with one pillow and a thin sheet laid out neatly on top of it. A small desk sat on the other end with a wooden stool. âThis is great. Thanks!â you and TâChalla exchanged smiles. Your ears perked up from the sounds of children laughing outside. âI believe the White Wolf has risen.â he chuckled. âDo they spend much time with him?â you asked, biting back a grin. âAlways.â Shuri said from behind him. âHi Iâm Shuri.â she introduced herself, stretching her hand out. âIâm Y/N.â you smiled, returning the shake.âPlease come, we have much to show you.â
The siblings made you feel most welcome to Wakanda. It was peaceful, safe and there was just something about the place that made the atmosphere so happy, almost like it was impossible to feel sad here. You understood this was the right place for James to be. This is where he would feel most at peace for the first time in over 70 years. You joined the siblings for dinner and by the time you made it back to your hut, the sun had already gone down.
It was such a beautiful peaceful night with the stars blinking brightly in the night sky as you take a stroll by the lake not far from your hut. The moonâs brightness reflects off the rippling water. The night animals coming awake in the distance.Â
âHi.â a gruff sounding voice spoke from behind you. Turning on your heels, your mouth gaped open. Sergeant Barnes stood tall in his red and blue Wakandan robe, one arm missing as Shuri was working on a new Vibranium one for the soldier for when he would need it, hopefully not any time soon. Top half of his hair tied back in a bun and a trimmed beard. You could see the moonlight reflecting in his bright blue eyes.Â
âWow.â you breathed out. You had only seen two photos of Barnes, one was during a Hydra brainwash and the other was from the 1940âs but nothing could have prepared you for this. âI mean hi Sergeant Barnes. Itâs a pleasure to finally meet you.â the smile on his face reached his eyes. âBucky.â he corrected. You repeated his name, loving the way it rolled off your tongue. âIâm Y/N.â you realized at this point you hadnât closed your mouth and your tongue was sticking to the roof of your mouth. âY/N. A beautiful name.â his smile never faltered.
The two of you sat on the green grass in front of the lake, talking about whatever came to mind but being mindful of what could trigger him. You wanted him to feel he had a friend in you but at the same time you were here to keep a close eye on his progress and be here as his psychologist and friend. Bucky told you what he could remember from his past and what he was comfortable sharing. You never pushed him and you never once interrupted him.Â
To make him more comfortable and to make it seem less of a psychological evaluation, you in turn told him your life story. You grew up with Sharon, she was your older sister. You told Bucky about the times the two of you would fight over clothes or irrelevant things. Bucky would laugh at some things but he agreed that stealing someoneâs cookies was not a joke.Â
After a while, you two were so connected that you had forgotten about your purpose of being here to begin with. You stared longingly into each otherâs eyes, giggling when it became too intense or awkward. Even under the moonlight, Bucky could see your blush clearly.Â
This was the first time in his life Bucky didnât feel the weight of the world on his shoulders. He wasnât treated as a monster, he was treated like a local and it all made sense. Since he met you not even an hour ago, it made perfect sense to him, it felt right.Â
By the end of the first week, this had become a routine for you and Bucky to spend your evenings sitting out by the lake, talking and giggling like two teenagers. To Bucky, you were the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. So he didnât hesitate for one second when he leaned in one evening and you closed the gap, his soft lips dancing against yours and his beard tickling your chin. You didnât need to speak any words to each other. Just by the looks in your eyes and the love in the kiss, you both knew you were falling in love quickly with each other.
The snow seemed brighter than usual, only due to the fact the sun had come out today. It was a great day in December, it truly was. Tony, Steve, Nat,Bruce and Pepper were all up ahead as they were picking out a tree for the compound. Peter, Shuri, Morgan and Wanda were walking around talking and Vision was talking with TâChalla and Clint.
That left the troublesome trio as Tony and Steve call it to be tied together. That trio was none other than Bucky, Sam and you. There wasnât always problems, but when there was...it was always because of you three. However, you were more quiet than troublesome today which was throwing everyone off, including Wanda who was constantly trying to read into your mind. You just sat in the same spot feeling the sun warming you up.
You came close to having the dance with death two weeks ago and it left you visibly shaken. You would flinch at the slightest sounds and you were always second guessing things because you were just so scared that itâd be the thing thatâd kill you.
Tony would never forget the day where he saw you curled up into a ball inside a room just shaking on the floor. Bucky felt horrible because he was unable to get to your location on time due to the explosion, but was constantly told it wasnât his fault. He wasnât even able to scoop his doll off the floor because sheâd flinch as heâd bend down.
After that day, Bucky became distant and just more miserable than before. Sam changed drastically as well which was scary as hell for the team. The three main members thatâd cause chaos were the quietest members. Sam stopped taunting Bucky the day he watched you go under in order to repair your nerves in your back. He just didnât show signs of even living. He would be found just sitting in the chair by your room staring at the wall.
Sam felt like life itself wasnât worth it when they said that you were more damaged than they thought. Watching poor Bucky cower in the chair and watching even Nat walk out with Wanda to calm down was enough for his playful side to die.
When you recovered, youâd flinch, youâd cry, youâd scream and it felt like you were going to die. Bucky wasnât able to sleep due to the nightmares and the fact that you werenât in bed with him. Heâd watch as you were kept in a glass inspection room and watch as youâd make little snowflakes dance around the room with your powers. The day you were able to go outside, you took baby steps and remember seeing Bucky going for a walk around the compound himself. You remember your baby steps turning into faster steps and which turned to sprinting as you followed his footsteps and latched onto his back.
As Bucky saw you standing in the middle of the little tree farm, he smiled at how you stood still letting the light winds brush your hair around. You felt those gorgeous blue eyes on you and turned your head towards him. You gently stuck your hand out and smiled as he walked closer. He laced his fingers with yours and pulled you to him.
âYou ok, doll face?â He whispered in your ear
âI am now. The sunlight feels so nice.â You smile
âAww look, Frosty and Tin Man are together!â Tony said only to receive a snowball from Pepper.
âTheyâre a couple, Tony. What do you expect?â She scolded
The sunlight was shining over you two as Steve watched from the distance.
âYou know...they make a great couple.â Nat said as she laced her fingers with Steve.
âTell me about it. Heâs finally got someone who treats him the way he wants.â Sam shrugs
âCome on, weâre heading homeâ Peter says as he carried a sleepy Morgan to the cars.
Bucky took a look behind him as Steve nodded towards the parking lot. Bucky picked you up and carried you towards the cars as your eyes started to close.
âSleepy, doll?â He nuzzled his nose against yours.
âThe sun made me sleepy.â You yawn as Bucky just stared at you like you were everything.
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The next day the younger avengers decided to go outside and have a snowball fight. You of course headed out too. Hours later the sun had come out once again and you all took a couple of minutes for a breather. You were completely lost in the feeling of happiness that swirls through you when the sunlight hit you, that you didnât register that Bucky had come up behind you.
When he wrapped your arms around you, Your smile widened more and you felt like it was just you two trapped inside a snow globe as the snow flakes drifted from above. Bucky felt peaceful when he was with you while you felt safe and secure when you were with him. The two of you blended together perfectly and created an alternate universe when you were touching. From the other side of the yard, Peter and MJ were watching as Morgan rolled snowballs.
âLet them zone out, they deserve this.â Shuri said
You two spun around in the sunlight for ten minutes before looking directly into those gorgeous eyes of his. Smiling up at him as he returned the same feelings. Immediately his hands were on your hips.
âLetâs go inside and take a nap.â He says as his metal hand rested on your stomach. His hand feeling the tiny kicks as the new little sunlight grew inside of your tummy. Taking your hand in his, Bucky led you towards the house as Peter, MJ and Shuri stood in shock after watching that little encounter.
âSheâs pregnant?â Peter and MJ gasp
âAww, So the white wolf doesnât shoot blanks after all.â Shuri breaks out of her shock with a loud laugh.
The feeling of warmth from inside was nice, but not as nice as the warmth from the sun. After all, thereâs just something so beautiful about sunlight shining through in the cold. As you fall asleep, the suns light sneaks through the blinds and outlines the two bodies happily snug together as the metal hand gently placed itself on top of the small baby bump.
Bucky had everything he could want now. Bucky had his own life back. He had Steve, he had great friends and had a wonderful girl in his arms almost every night and now had his own little sunlight that would shine on his darkest days.
For this story take places after endgame, wandavision, loki, and the falcon and the winter soldier except because i love the characters tony was able to receive medical attention after he snapped surviving it rogers did return the stones except the soul stone is a soul for a soul so when he returned he had Natasha with him spiderman far from home still happened sort of.
Everyone has obviously made up from civil war Bucky has given Tony his space he needs though he is trying to seek his forgiveness Tony still finds it hard but has come around on the fact he can't blame Bucky for what happened When an old enemy reappears Hydra. Realizing that they if they could change the past they could finally stop them once and for all so the head back to the 1940âs directly after shield was created and after captain crashed the plane to save the world steve also never shaved because he looks much better with the beard bucky did cut his hair steve enjoys his on the run gear more so he still wears his darker colored uniform sam never became the captain and redwing survived
As the team geared up in there uniforms the head back in time the blue prints laid out for camp Lehigh after shield took it over deciding where to enter the building via the time loop they decided they need all the help they could get in this time so they decided that peggy and howard would be first on the list they found a room the was on a lower more secure level near Howards office that would be easiest to get into for the mission. Those going on the mission were Steve, Bucky, Sam, Tony, Thor, Rocket, Groot, Natasha, Clint, Bruce, Wanada, Rhodey, and Shuri. As they geared up the team didn't speak much; they all had a common enemy and a lot of pent up feelings in the past, mostly tony steve and bucky. They all made their way to the center area for time travel hank pym and his family standing work on the computers around Scott and Hope would both be joining them in the past. Hank was proud of Tony he didn't care for Howard but Tony seemed like a good kid alot like Howard but so different at the same time. After hugs where given the all went throw the machine to the 1940âs landing in the abandoned room the choose it had worked they quietly made their way to the door peeking out they didn't see anyone the clock read 11pm but there he Was in his office Howard Stark working with a open bottle of whiskey, Tony and Steve shared a look the tension rising as the watched him work for a few minutes until there was some yelling down the hall and Peggy made her way down the hall with two men, one Tony remembered very well as Edwin Jarvis but the other he had assumed to be Daniel Sousa he had never met him but the limp and the stories he heard he assumed they all sat quietly as the made there way to Howard's office peggy ranting more like yelling at them âI donât care if he thinks his work is to busy for this he needs to be told something has to be done besides creating a new project or finding steve's body!â as she made her way into Howards office the duct a bit not being seen she had a tear running down her cheek âHOWARD STARKâ he looked up fear in his eyes as she rarely said his name like that she crossed her arms as Steve and Tony shared a knowing look about her tone everyone else had to hid there laughs though Daniel seemed to notice a strange noise they duct to stop him from seeing them and he brushed it off a bit peggy continued at howard though âWhere were you today?â he Answered in a stutter âi.. I Was here working, why?â She rolled her eyes and said â And where were you supposed to be today?â Howard took a moment and realized the date being the third year that Steve had died. He made a promise to Peggy to spend the day with her âah⊠Peg im so sorry i forgot im such an idiot i should have been there.â she sniffles crying âBut you weren't there three years Howard Three years since he died and you couldn't even be there for anyone you hide here working on what?â Howard lowered his head, a tear rolling down his face âI was working on a time machine to go back and stop him from crashing the plane Peg.â Rhodey let a laugh slip thinking about how much Tony was Like His dad only to realize Daniel heard it. Tony and Steve shared a grin realizing he messed up and they could hold it over him. Daniel had pulled his gun sushing everyone but Howard didn't get the hint and asked âDaniel what are you doing?â Daniel responded in a whisper âthere is someone in that room right there.â as he pointed. âNo there is not. I would have known I'd been here all day.â Howard responded.The avengers realizing Daniel would not let it go decided to pretend they didn't know what was happening when the door opened they were all staring in random directions while some where even whistling. Peggy Jarvis Daniel And Howard opened the door with full surprise as 15 people stood there acting like they didn't see them but Daniel raised his gun Saying âyou guys are trespassing on private property hands up!â but the first to respond was Steve taking the time to joke he had recently become quite the jokester spending too much time around Tony, he looked down from
looking at the ceiling and walked to the front of the group âHey guys so uhm, come here often?â Peggy pulled her gun on Steve âwhoever you are, this is a real sick joke showing up as Captain Rodgers on his 3 year mark of his death.â It was Tony who stepped in this time â alright let's put the guns down and let us explain who and why we are here and captain nice joke I see I'm rubbing off on you.â They all stared in shock for a minute until they decided they were out numbers and dropped their weapons âStart Explainingâ Peggy said with her hands on her hips. Thor piped in with âI see why you loved her, Rogers the sas fits you perfectly.â making steve Blush and look at the ground Tony made a vomit action and started to speak âWe are the Avengers we are from the future and we came back to deal with Hydra once and for all because they grow to large in the future and almost destroy the world multiple times and end up tainting Shield forcing us to remove Shield.â With that they started not believing it so Toni pulled out his holographic phone and played videos from some of their encounters and they realized they were telling the truth. Peggy looks at Steve once more âare you⊠are you really here?â staring in shock âyeah sorry i missed our dance, but you found yourself a better partner then me.â As he sends a knowing look at Sousa, making them both blush and Sousa become intimidated, Steve continues âDonât worry I'm happy for you guys.â
At that Peggy ran to Steve hugging him as an old friend was crying. âWe have to get to work, we need to attack Hydra now we know where they are located already, we just need the manpower.â Tony said Breaking the silence and with that Howard spoke âCan we atleast get your names? If we are working together.â Tony nods and introduces everyone pointing as he speaks about people âI am Tony Stark also known as Iron Man your son, Captain Rogers known as Captain America, Thor King of Asgard a different plant God of Thunder, Shuri princess of Wakanda more intelligent than me and you combined, Bruce Banner known as The Hulk or Professor hulk now, Rhody known as war machine also my best friend, Hope Van Dyne known as the Wasp Hank Pym's daughter, Scott long known as Ant-man dating hope pym doesn't like that, Sam Wilson The Falcon Caps Best Friend #2, Rockett he a raccoon that was a test subject in a different galaxy, Groot hes a tree, Wanda also know as scarlett Witch dont fuck with her she hates hydra more then anyone, Natasha Romanoff Known as the Black Widow russian spy likes betting up the super soldiers.â With that there was a pause to take everything in and for Tony to catch a breath as Clint from the venting shaft jumps down and says âI'm Clint Barton American Spy also known as Hawkeye though you will need to speak up sometimes I have a hard time hearing.â as there was another pause as Howard asked âyou said sam is the captain's 2nd best friend? I assume I'm the First right?â chuckling a bit Tony responds âno Bucky Barnes is his 1 bestfriend.â Howard pales a bit â Bucky died though.â at that bucky landed behind but in between Tony and Steve making the 4 people jump not expecting it as he stood a blank stare he always wore on his faces not smiling showed. Tony spoke âAnd Bucky Barnes also known as caps bestfriend, the now ex winter soldier know known as the white wolf of Wakanda dont fuck with him he could kill all of us in this room currently.â with that bucky smirking at Tony and Howard just looking at him paler than before anyone could respond Howard asked âThe winter soldier is you? How did you survive?â bucky froze and then responded âwhen the 107 was taken i was tested on it helped me survive the fall Hydra found me removed my arm and gave me the super soldier serum.â there was a pause as Shuri walked up to comfort Bucky âafter i had healed the scrambled my brain making me forget everything i was and trained to be a cold killer i have the memories but i wasn't in control i remember all the faces of those i killed the innocents and and the murderers i regret it but i had no control over it.â a single tear rolled down his and Tony's check as Tony hugged him finally gave his full forgiveness.