On Your Wrist
Synopsis: You and Bucky are in the early stages of your relationship, and he has some trouble getting the perfect gift for you.
Pairing: Mob!Bucky Barnes x Female!Reader
Warnings: soft mob bucky is a warning, mention of sex, Bucky’s petname for reader is “light”, mediocre writing
A/N: This was supposed to be a drabble LMAO but my brain said nawp. This is HEAVILY inspired by Young Sheldon and the song “ Loveeeeeee song” by Rihanna
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Love was a phenomenon that didn't come easy for Bucky Barnes to understand.
He didn't understand why he was so wrapped up in all things you. The way you laughed, your sweet smile, how you managed to hypnotize him with just a look in your pretty eyes; if he could drown in you, he would.
Bucky’s world was nothing but materialistic. The more dirty money he made , the more cars, watches, and houses he grew to love. The women he used to spend his time with loved all of those things, too. But no dollar amount could begin to describe the love James Buchanan Barnes has for you.
It was almost silly how fast Bucky fell in love with you. He found himself doing things he would have never done before falling in love with you. He would make breakfast for you even though he has a private chef. The benefit of being the head of a criminal organization was people waited for him. So there was no meeting he couldn't postpone, all if it meant Bucky could spend more time with you.
You were his light in his dark world. Before being with you, his purpose was to lead. To kill. You gavee his life meaning he’d never thought he would experience. If you were an angel, he was the devil that would bow to you and repent.
Diamonds and gold were no stranger to Bucky, but the six-figure tennis bracelet he had in his pocket made his hands damp with sweat. You and Bucky were still early in your relationship where he wanted to impress you. And diamonds are very impressive.
He was leaning against his Maserati, waiting for you to get off work so he could take you to dinner, for no other reason than it was Tuesday and he loved you (not that he’s told you yet).
Love was a phenomenon that stopped time whenever you looked at Bucky. It was a look of love and adoration, that nothing else existed except for you and him. It was a look that was shared between soulmates.
You say goodbye to your coworker and greet Bucky with a hug. He tilted your chin so you could kiss him. If it was Bucky’s choice, he’d have your lips on his all fucking day. You pulled away and smiled at him. “ How was your day, Jamie?”
“ Better now that I’m with you, light”.
You wrapped your hands around his waist. “ Where are we going for dinner?”
“I was thinking May’s?” he suggested.
“ Oh thank gosh,” you sighed, “ I have been craving fries all day.”
He chuckled and led to the passenger side to open the door for you. “ I have something for you first, light.”
“ Is it chocolate?” You wiggled your eyebrows.
Bucky took the box from his pocket and gave it to you. Your face lighted up but dims. He can't distinguish the look on your face, whether it’s unhappiness or anger, the smile you wore doesn't quite reach your eyes.
“It’s-It’s beautiful Bucky,” you managed to stutter out.
He raised an eyebrow to communicate a “But?. “It’s too much.”
Bucky was a little taken aback. The women he used to surround himself with would have taken it without hesitation. Some would say it was not enough. “ Nothing is too much for you,light,” he said firmly.
“ I could never give you something to equate to-to this-”
“ And you don't have to,” he interrupted softly, “ I wanted to get something for you, so I did,” he shrugged.
He saw you gulp and close the box. “ You got something for me that costs more than a house,” you said.
“That’s not the only reason you’re rejecting my gift, light,” he stated matter of factly.
“It’s not my style,” you mumbled. “ Are you mad?”
Bucky cupped your cheek and you leaned into his warmth, “ Well I’m not ecstatic that you rejected my gift, but I’m glad you feel safe enough to tell me .”
“But if you say I can't take you out for dinner, then I’ll be really sad, doll.” That pulled a chuckle out of you.
Bucky opened the car door for you to sit. “ I’d hate to see you sad, Jamie,” you stated.
“It’s too much,” your words replayed in the back of Bucky’s mind.
As much as he’d love to hear those words spilling from your lips when he’s fucking you deep into his mattress, this was a sign he needed to hold back a little. As much as he wanted to impress you, he didn't want to scare you off.
I can tone it back, Bucky said to himself.
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After coming back from a work meeting, you found a box with your name on it. The only logical answer is that it’s from Bucky. Any secret admirers you could have had were too afraid of Bucky Barnes to profess their love.
You sighed as you opened the box, waiting for a more expensive gift than the last one. If he was bothered by your rejection, he didn't show it. Dinner with him was as lovely as it always was.
You weren't insecure that your boyfriend made more money than you, because as cliche as it was, it’s the thought that counts.
In the box was a small string bracelet, decorated with blue and black beads. In the center were three white beads with the letters “JBB”.
Your smile was so wide your cheeks were starting to hurt. You reached for your phone to send Bucky a thank you text, but a deep voice startled you.
“ I like to see my light smile,” Bucky stood on the other side of your desk.
“ What are you doing here?” you giggled as you made your way over to embrace him.
“Thought I’d take you out for lunch,” he said casually, then placed a kiss on your forehead.
“Thank you for the bracelet, Jay,” you said as he took the bracelet and put it on your wrist, straightening the beads.
“ Anything for you, light” Bucky mumbled as he kissed the inside of your wrist.
Hopefully the next diamond he gives you, he’ll put it on your ring finger. Cross his fingers you won't reject that one.
