Description: All the moments that had you falling in love with Bucky.
Pairing: au!Bucky Barnes x Female Reader
You didn’t know when you fell for him, but at that moment, you took one look at him, and time stopped for a moment. Memories of a lifetime together pass in that brief space.
Your thoughts were jumbled up, your mind a chaotic mess. You searched for a moment, a time where you may have noticed you were in love with Bucky.
Was it the time he told you, you looked the prettiest with your hair pulled up in a messy bun and flour coating your cheeks from helping your niece with her school bake sale?
Or was it the first time he had held your hand? His fingertips hand tickled the palm of your tiny hand before gently lacing his fingers through yours. Your face grew hot, and you covered your red face with your other hand. He laughs, pushing your hand away from your face stating, “Stop covering that beautiful face of yours!”
It could have been the moment he first kissed you. You remembered how your heart felt like it was beating out of your chest from how close Bucky was to you. He wraps his arms around your waist, pulling you in close, his fingertips grazing at the lower part of your back. You placed your hand on his cheek, eyes fluttering closed. Slowly hesitantly, he lowers his head closer to yours, his lips hovering inches from yours, barely brushing. It’s just a soft press to your lips, but it ignites your entire body. Foreheads pressed together afterward, still wanting to be close, you're both smiling softly with blushing cheeks.
Maybe it was when you realized how protective you were of him. You hated when someone did or said something wrong towards him. You felt like you needed to protect him from the world. Six months into your relationship Bucky had got into a physical fight with a man who kept hitting on you at a restaurant the two of you were. The man was disrespectful and deserved getting punched in the nose by you. Yes, you had started the fight. But at the time, you thought you had a good reason for it. He had called Bucky so many bad names that night that you couldn’t take it anymore. So when the guy swung back and hit your left cheek, knocking you to the ground, Bucky saw red. It took fourteen men to pull Bucky off the guy.
“Shit doll he really gave you a shiner didn’t he.” He frowned, removing the ice pack to look over the angry purplish-red bruise on your cheek that night.
You laughed, smirking, “But did you see that right hook I gave him?” You asked, throwing a right hook playfully.
“I’m serious baby don’t do that again please.” He wraps his arms around your waist, hugging you tightly.
“I can’t make no promises Buck, nobody talks to my baby like that.” You huff, wrapping one arm around him kissing his cheek.
You had talked about starting a life together. That had to be a big sign. You had told him about wanting to move out of the city, buy a big house, maybe on a farm or something.
“Do you want kids?” You asked, throwing yourself on Bucky’s bed beside him.
He laughs, turning to look over at you, “I haven’t really thought about it doll.” He places his notebook down on the bedside table, focusing on you.
“Well I have been thinking a lot about it lately. Mainly because Opal, from work, just had her second baby. She is so cute Buck!” You smile, rolling on your back, looking up at the ceiling, a dreamy look in your eyes.
“Let me guess you have baby fever?” He questions, poking at your side.
You nod, turning your head to stare up at him, “Yeah a little.”
“I just don’t think we’re ready for that kind of commitment y/n.” He sighs, playing with a strand of your hair.
“I know but maybe later in the future we could try?” you asked hopefully.
“Maybe we will see doll.” He smiles softly.
Could it have been their first time being intimate? That night it was storming out; rain pounded heavily against the roof of your tiny house. Candles lite the room with a dull light. The power had been out for a little over an hour now, and the cold from the early winter had the two of you bundled up under a few blankets to keep warm. Bucky pulled you into his lap when he noticed you shivering.
“Come here doll.” He whispered, wrapping the blanket tightly around the two of you. He kissed the side of your neck softly, causing you to suck in a deep breath.
Taking the cover, you quickly turn around to face him, wrapping your legs around him. You place your hands on his cheeks, kissing his lips in short, breathless pecks. Your whole body tingled, the feeling of his frame leaning on yours as his arms wrapped around you; it felt like a fire had been ignited. You pull away, running your fingertips over his swollen lips. You look up, staring into his eyes, trying to read him; his eyes had a darker blue hue to them. “If this isn’t meant to be, I don’t know what is.” You whisper, brushing your lips against his. He pulls you in, claiming your mouth again, hungry and intense, until your laid flat against the sheets of your bed. Your fingers had slowly found their way under his shirt, his skin smooth and radiating heat.
You arched your back. The touch of his hands was so warm on the bare skin of your belly as he brushed his fingertips lightly across the exposed skin. The contact sent a burst of heat straight to your core as a slight sound escaped your lips.
His fingertips grazed at the button of your jeans, and he released it, pulling your jeans off. His hands gripped your hips, squeezing them slightly. He ran his hands gently down to rest on the curve of your ass. He squeezes your cheeks, drawing you against his aching hardness.
Bucky slides one hand over your hip, slipping down the lace slowly. Down, he slips the lace off and throws it away across the room. His fingers are sliding between your thighs. You tremble, moaning in pleasure as he touches delicate, aching flesh. His fingers rubbed gentle circles against your clit. All you could feel was his touch. You were speechless, nearly mindless as your orgasm washed over you.
Bucky was a constant person in your life; you weren’t used to men sticking around. So when he was still laying next to you after the intimate night you two had shared, it had you daydreaming of a solid future with him.
He didn’t care about your flaws, and you didn’t care about his. He was the first guy not to care that you had stretch marks.
“Stop covering yourself up in front of me. I love the way your body looks y/n.” He pulls your arms from around your stomach. “You are so beautiful.” He smiles, kissing your lips.
Of course, the two of you had your fair share of arguments. But Bucky would never leave without trying to apologize and let you know he cared about you.
Bucky let out a loud sigh, “I’m sorry, I know I say some stupid shit sometimes and I know that’s not an excuse but doll just know you mean the world to me okay. Call me when you’re ready to talk.” He kisses your cheeks and goes to leave.
“Wait don’t go.” You turned around dropping your crossed arms. “I don’t like fighting with you.” You pout.
“I don’t either baby.” He pulls you into his arms.
You always had the urge to say those three little words, but you could never get the guts to. You were always unsure of yourself. Unsure that Bucky felt the same way. But now, standing several feet away from him talking with a group of his and your friends with a smile plastered across his face, you couldn’t help but want to strut up to him and announce to the world how much you truly loved him.
You took the glass of wine off a waiter’s tray and gulped it down. “Thanks.” You mumbled, placing it back on the tray. The waiter is giving you a confused look.
Taking your dress in one hand, you walked up to Bucky and your friends with a smile. You were on a mission.
“Hey beautiful.” Bucky smiles, grabbing you by your waist placing a kiss on your cheek.
Smiling, you hug him close, “Hi handsome.”
Dinner was served, and everyone had slowly finished up. The waiter had come by to pick up the plates and get everyone’s orders for dessert. You were growing antsy and wanted to get away from your group of friends to talk to Bucky in private. Still, it just didn’t seem like you’d ever have the opportunity.
“Bucky can we talk in private for a moment?” You leaned in to whisper in his ear.
“In a moment doll I have something to announce.” He smiled down at you.
Bucky stands from his seat, clearing his throat; all eyes are on him.
“Thank you all for coming tonight to celebrate with Y/n & I. We are so happy to finally be able to close on this house. We get the keys Monday morning. It’s a huge step in our relationship, and it had me thinking a lot lately. I’m ready to take another huge step in our relationship if you are to that is, y/n.” He smiles, looking down at you.
You paused, thinking for a moment, a puzzled look upon your face. “I’m so confused right now.” You laugh, covering your face with your hands.
“Take my hand doll.” He chuckles, holding his hand out to you.
“I’m trying to ask you to marry me, so take my damn hand!” You take his hand, and he pulls you to your feet.
Bucky slowly pulls a cubed-shaped jewelry box that held what you presumed was an engagement ring. Bucky lowers himself to one knee and opens the box, “ Marry me y/n, let’s spend our weeknights eating cereal on the kitchen floor when there is a perfectly fine table behind us. We can go to the movies and sit in the back row just to make out like kids falling in love for the first time. I love you y/n, I know I’m not good with my word or showing my feelings sometimes but doll you are it for me. You are everything that I’ve been looking for. So what do you say y/n will you marry me?”
You were speechless; all you could do was nod your head yes. Bucky jumped up from his knee, pulling you into a breathtaking kiss. He slips the ring onto your finger and wipes your tear-stained cheeks. Your friends congratulated the two of you on your engagement, and Wanda even let you know she was in on the whole thing.
You were not expecting Bucky to propose to you. It was shocking, but you were thrilled he did. You were ready to spend the rest of your life with this man. He was the one, and no one could tell you otherwise.
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