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[rai-wick]

Birthday

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Reader

Summary: It is Bucky's first birthday with the Avengers but both you and Steve were away on a mission together. He doesn't feel like celebrating considering you had been gone for 2 weeks now, so he doesn't mention it to anyone however little does he know what's in store for him.

Emotional range: Feelings of Neglect that turn into feeling of Happiness, Reminiscences and Awe.

Warnings: 1 f-bomb

Word count: 1340 words

Bucky winced as sunshine streamed through his window. Looking at his clock, he realised what day it was. He turned over to an empty bed, remembering that you and Steve were away in Dallas on a stakeout. He sighed and got up, making his way to the kitchen.

"Morning Barnes" Tony said as Bucky poured himself coffee and nodded in response.

"Good morning" Wanda and Nat greeted as they walked in.

"Tony, we have meeting in 10 minutes, get dressed"Nat said, sitting on a stool while sipping on smoothie.

"I'm going, I'm going" He muttered, walking out.

"So Bucky, got anything special planned for today?" Nat turned to him, a small grin playing at her lips.

"No" He replied, taking a sip.

"Are you missing Steve and Y/N?" Wanda gently asked.

"This stakeout is taking forever"He sighed and stared into his cup “I haven’t had both Steve and Y/N this far away from me for so long”

"They’re closer than you think" Nat winked. Wanda nudged her as Bucky shot them a look of confusion.

“Let’s go ladies”Tony called out.

“We’ll be back soon”Wanda told Bucky who nodded as they left. He finished his coffee and putting his cup in the sink, he made his way to the gym. He checked his phone for any new messages which of course there were none. You had told him that it would be difficult for you to reach out to him but he was desperate for any contact with you. Sighing, he pulled his hair into a messy bun and began punching the sandbag. 

~A few hours later~

Bucky panted as he put down the weights. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and stood up. No one had come into the gym all day and the compound seemed rather quiet, although to be fair it was Sunday, most of the squad spent this day outside of the facility. He picked up his phone then made his way back to his room. He pulled off his sweaty clothes and went for a shower. Bucky sighed in relief as the warm water eased the pain in his bones. He showered quickly and turned the water off. Wrapping a towel around his waist, he grabbed another and slung it around his shoulders, using the ends to dry his hair. He came in to find a parcel on his bed.

“What in the world?”He quickly looked around the room for a person before returning to the parcel. It was wrapped in brown paper and had a note attached to it. Picking the note up, he read it;

𝓦𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓰𝓸 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓻𝓸𝓸𝓶.

‘What’s going on?’ He thought. Opening the parcel, he found his Howling Commandos uniform inside. Smiling to himself as he thought of the simpler days, he pulled on the suit.

 (in case any of you forgot how fucking attractive he looks in the Howling Commandos uniform)

To his amusement, it fitted almost perfectly. He brushed back his hair into tidy ponytail ‘Maybe Clint is right, I should get a haircut’ He wondered ‘Although Y/N would probably be heartbroken’ He chuckled, recalling how much you love to run your fingers through it ‘Well, let’s see what this is about’.

He closed his door behind him and made his way to the living room. Upon arriving, he saw it was cast in darkness.

“Guys?”He spoke into the room. 

“Suprise!”The lights burst open to reveal Rhodey, Vision and Tony holding a banner, Bruce and Thor holding a large cake, T’Challa, Peter and Shuri held sparklers while Pepper, Happy and few others stood behind them. “Happy Birthday Bucky!”They yelled out.

“Thank you”He grinned. He noticed they were all dressed in 1940s clothing “What’s with the getup?”

“That’s for us to know and you to find out very soon”Shuri grinned as they all exchanged grinning glances. Bucky looked at them with confusion before Peter led him to a chair in front of a stage.

"Enjoy the show!" He giggled as a spotlight turned on and music began to play.

Who's strong and brave here to save the American Way? Who's vows to fight like a man for what's right, night and day? Who will campaign door to door for America? Carry the flag shore to shore for America? From Hoboken to Spokane? The Star Spangled Man with a plan!

The curtain rose and Nat walked out followed by Wanda, Sam, Clint, Steve and...Y/N. You were all dressed in the ladies outfit, matching with Sam and Clint who wore striped trousers while Steve was dressed in his original attire. Bucky felt a smile growing as the six of you performed The Star Spangled Man with a plan. A hologram of Hitler appeared behind Steve and he fakely punched it making Bucky laugh loudly because Sam and Clint joined in with you girls as you fawned over Steve.

We know it's no one but Captain America! Who'll whip the giant attacking America? Who'll finish what they began? Who'll kick the Krauts to Japan? The Star Spangled Man with a Plan!

Small sparklers set off as you finished. Bucky stood up, clapping loudly and cheering while you guys made your way down.

"That was brilliant"

"Happy Birthday Buck" Steve hugged him tightly.

"Thanks Steve" He pulled away and saw you smiling at him. His heart pounded in his chest as he engulfed you in a hug.

"I missed you so much Doll"He whispered into your ear. You held onto him tightly, breathing in his scent.

"I missed you too Bucky"

"Enough with the sappyness, let's cut the cake!" Peter yelled out, grinning as both you and Bucky rolled your eyes at him. You made your way to the table and gave a knife to Bucky.

"Am I not a bit old for this?" He chuckled as you scoffed.

"Not for birthday wishes you aren't" You grinned as he shook his head in amusement. You all began to sing Happy Birthday to him making him hide his face in his hands "Go on, blow out your candles and make your wish!" You told him excitedly. He looked at your bright light of beauty and closed his eyes before blowing out his candles.

"Now let's get drunk!" Music began to play as everyone cheered. Bucky looked to his side for you only to see you had disappeared. He walked over to Steve who was getting drinks with Clint.

"I can't believe you actually wore that back then" Clint laughed.

"He also invaded a hydra camp wearing a prop helmet, the dumbass" Bucky rolled his eyes at Steve who blushed sheepishly.

"It works just as well Buck"

"I could bend it with my thumbs Steve" He shook his head at Steve as Clint laughed.

"Looking good there Wilson" He smirked at Sam who frowned as he approached.

"You're lucky Y/N is such a sweet talker"

"That I am" He poured himself a glass of scotch "Have you seen her by the way?"

"I think she's at the balcony" Steve pointed out.

"Thanks" He headed towards the balcony where you were standing. You looked back at him, smiling.

"I have to say Doll, no girl back then looked as good in that as you do"

"Says the one. You look quite the dapper gentleman Sergeant "You bit your lip teasing as he wrapped his arms around you.

"You don't know how long it's felt without you Doll" He sighed.

You put your arms around his neck, stroking the back of neck"We actually came back yesterday afternoon but I realised it was your birthday the next day so I began to plan while we stayed at Clint's house"

"You did all this for me?"

"Yep, I know sometimes you wish you could go back to a time era you understand" You softly smiled "I needed to see you smile"

"You're an angel from heaven, Y/N" He tucked a curl behind your ear, his eyes sparkling making you blush.

"Happy birthday my love" You kissed him passionately as everyone cheering from the room.

"Get a room you two!" Tony yelled out.

"Don't worry we will" You replied, winking at Bucky while everyone booed. He laughed and slipped his hand around your waist, happy to have you home and by his side.

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𝒯𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝓈 𝒶𝓃 𝑜𝓇𝒾𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓃 𝒷𝓎 𝑅𝒶𝒾 𝒲𝒾𝒸𝓀.