The Love of Storms
Summary: Your love of storms is interrupted by some ‘family’ time in the compound with the Avengers. But what you didn’t see happening was your feelings for Bucky coming up or Bucky’s thoughtful actions.
This is my entry for Attie’s ( @barnesrogersvstheworld ) Kiss Challenge. My prompt was ‘during a power outage.’ This is my first story I’ve tried to write in over a month, so I hope everyone likes it. Congrats Attie on the followers, you are amazing!!! Thanks for this!
Pairing: Bucky x Reader
Words: 1500
Warning: Fluff, some angst if you look hard enough, minor cursing
Lighting raced across the sky, the rain was going to start soon. You could feel it in the air and in your body, you loved the sound of rain. You and the rest of the Avengers team were at the compound, “Y/N,” you turned away from your window and looked to Wanda, “We’re going to put a movie on, if you’d like to join.”
You took a deep breath, before looking out the window. You really just wanted to sit down with some tea and watch the storm through a big window. But you loved your team and it was a rare moment you all were together, “Yeah, I’ll be right there.”
She smiled and turned back towards the living room. You wrapped your sweater tighter around you before walking to meet the gang, “Here comes the straggler,” Clint yelled out, “Hurry up, the movie is about to start.”
Rolling your eyes, you grabbed a glass tea, before making your way to the couches, “Who has the M&M’s?” Everyone pointed towards the bean bag with Bucky on it, who had his hands raised innocently. You raised your eyebrow, “Got popcorn too,” you questioned.
“Of course he does,” Tony interrupted, “Now take a seat with the man, so we can start the movie.”
You flipped him off before making your way to Bucky. He moved to make as much space as he could, which wasn’t a lot. So you squished next to him, grabbing the M&Ms that he passed to you. He put his arm around the back to make more space. You could feel the coolness of his viburnum arm. You’d be lying if you didn’t feel a connection with Bucky, but you never acted on it. He was a fragile man, though he never showed it. He was a good friend.
The movie started, but it was obvious your attention was elsewhere. You could smell it in the air, someone had their window open. You could feel the vibrations of thunder, “You don’t have to stay, you know?”
Bucky leaned in to whisper to you. You turned you full attention to him, “What?”
“You don’t want to be here,” he continued to whisper, “The weather is your scene. You love thunderstorms.”
You heart beat a little faster, you gave him a little smile, “It’s fine. I’m sure I’ll catch it later. How often do we get to spend time together as a family?”
“Hey, lovebirds,” Sam poked Bucky’s knee, which bumped against yours, “Shut up this is the best part.”
You looked back at the screen, “There about to get intimate.”
“Yes, sexy time,” he pointed out, “Zip it.” Tony paused the movie, “Hey,” Sam sat up in outrage.
Tony sat up looking at you strangely, “Hold on,” he said point at you, “Y/N,” he questioned, “Getting intimate?”
You shook your head, “And?”
“No one else is bothered by this,” he looked around the group, who looked amused, “Who talks like that?”
Bucky gave him a dirty look, “Leave her alone, Stark.”
Tony smirked leaning back again, “I’m just curious about what kind of person uses terminology like that for sex. I mean, there are about three thousand more common works for it.”
“Getting it on,” Wanda answered.
“Netflix and Chilling,” Rhodey added.
“Intercourse,” Vision continued, “Coitus.”
Tony pointed to him, “Not helping Vision.”
“Fuc-,” Clint was about to finish.
Before Steve groaned, stepping in to stop the conversation, “Alright, I think we get the picture. Let’s continue watching the movie.”
“Virgin,” Tony whispered before pushing play.
The movie had just started when suddenly the power turned off, “Come on,” Sam jumped up, “What the hell man?”
Everyone looked to Tony, “The generator should start up any minute.” There was a dramatic pause, but the generator didn’t start.
“Tony,” Bruce questioned him, “Was the new update for the compound’s system going on right now?” Tony looked up thought, “During a thunderstorm, which called for the potential for a dozen power outages up and down the coast?”
Taking a deep sigh, Tony stood with Bruce, “Honest mistake. Brucey and I are on it. Continue on with your day. I’ll let you know when the power back up.”
“Or,” you added, “We’ll know by the sudden use of lights.”
“Zip it Virgin,” he growled, making you role your eyes.
Everyone got up and started going in different directions. You stood in front of the in window finding peace with the sudden darkness. Everyone was keeping busy, setting candles every where or playing card games. You felt a hand gripping your elbow, “Follow me,” Bucky whispered before putting his hand on your lower back to guide you.
“Where are we going,” you whispered back, a little amused.
He gave you a smile, grabbing you hand, and leaned in, “Trust me.”
You nodded at him and let Bucky take you away. After searching through the darkness, you enter a door, “Isn’t this your room?”
“Yeah,” he chuckled, nodding. You grew nervous again, a spark growing in your chest. It was hard to ignore the fact now that you like Bucky more than you thought. It was easy to ignore when you were busy or alone, but with the lightnings flashes, revealing his handsome face, and the grip of his hand – you couldn’t ignore it, “I have a bigger window,” he pointed. “Here,” he let go of your hand and took all the pillows and blankets off his bed and onto the nook in front of his window, “The rain is about to start,” he grinned again, but shyer, “Get comfortable.”
“Thanks Bucky, this is amazing,” you jumped between the mountain of covers and pillows. A minute later, Bucky joined you passing a cup of tea. You let out a laugh, “How did you make a cup a tea?”
He leaned into you, putting his arm around you as you shivered, “I am a super spy after all. I’m full of all kind of tricks,” he offered you a smirk.
You smiled back, noticing the blueness of his eyes. The lightning flash caught your attention and that is when the rain started. The sound brought a fullness to your heart, a special kind of piece. You didn’t notice the attention from Bucky anymore. He watched your expression with affection and anticipation. It was a long time since he felt like this towards another human. When he was with you, you brought him a sense of rest and calm. It was just your nature, the way you moved, the way you reacted and held yourself. He loved you and was waiting for the right time to show you. It was just luck today happened the way it did.
Taking his hand, he moved a stray bang from your eyes, grabbing your attention, “This is nice,” you said burying your hand into the blankets, closer to Bucky’s chest. You could feel his heart beat, “You’re very thoughtful Buck.”
“Anything for you Doll,” his smile grew as he searched your face, “I’m glad you trust me enough to be in my room alone with me.”
“Bucky,” you laugh, “You mean a lot to me. Of course, I trust you. You do stuff like this,” you motioned towards the nook.
He brought his hand to your cheek, leaned in, and gently kissed your lips. He put his forehead against yours, “How can a fella not? You’re breathtaking, kind, understanding,” he breathed a laugh out, “Honestly, I could go on, but I think I’m embarrassed myself enough.”
You put your hand on his neck, “Your sweet, charming, and almost too good looking,” you laugh.
“Everyone needs a flaw,” he smirked before going in for another kiss, this one deeper and more passionate. One hand swept into his hair and the other to his chest when suddenly the lights snapped on.
You both jolted apart, “FRIDAY,” you laugh, “Shut the lights off, please,” and the lights snaps off as a bolt of lighting shimmered across the sky, “Where were we,” you giggled. He smirked, pulling you on his lap before continuing kissing you.
Steve and Nat leaned into the door with Bruce and Tony standing next to them, “Did it work,” Tony asked.
“Of course it did,” Nat laughed, “Why wouldn’t it?”
Tony shook his head, “I can’t believe they actually thought this place would lose power. This place is a masterpiece.”
Steve slapped his hand on Tony’s shoulder, “Seems some people don’t have as much faith in you as I do,” he grinned, “Now let’s go finish the movie.”
“Just so you know,” Tony pointed at Steve as the group made their way down the hall, “I hate you.”