Bucky sighed as he walked down the hall. He ran a hand through his hair, closing his eyes hoping to rest them for a few seconds. He had just gotten out of a meeting with the king of England, Tony Stark. The two were discussing trades between their two countries for what felt like hours. Now Stark had left to wander the castle as he pleased and Bucky was on his way to somewhere. Anywhere. He just needed to get away from all the duties he had at the moment.

"Long meeting?"

Bucky looked up and smiled as his friend, Steve, walked up to him. The knight fell into step with the prince as they continued down the hall.

"Hey, Steve," Bucky greeted. "How is training the new guards?"

"Not too bad. They're doing well. I think you'd like Dugan. You two seem like you'd get along."

The prince laughed. "Well I'll make sure to meet him and the others soon."

"How was the meeting with Stark?" the knight inquired.

"It was eventful," Bucky said with a shrug. "He's agreed to trade with Italy so we now will receive England's steel and he will receive Italy's lumber."

"That's good to hear!" Steve said, a big smile on his face. "I told you, you don't need to worry about ruling the country. You're doing just fine."

"Thanks, Steve, I-"

Bucky was interrupted as he ran into someone. He heard a soft "oof" and heard someone falling to the ground. He looked down to quickly help the person up and smiled when he saw who it was. He could already feel the toothy grin Steve was giving him over his shoulder. He rolled his eyes at his best friend before turning back to the person on the ground.

"Watch where you're going," they said.

Bucky smirked as he watched the blonde woman collect herself off the floor. He held out a hand waiting for her to see who she was talking to. It was going to be interesting to see her reaction.

The blonde woman lifted her head and her eyes grew the size of saucers. "Oh my god. Prince James, I am so sorry. I didn't know it was you!" she sputtered, her cheeks growing red.

The prince cringed at the use of his real name. He hated it. It sounded too formal. The only time anyone ever called him that was when he was meeting with nobles of his country or other countries. Any other time he preferred his nickname: Bucky.

He smiled at the woman and held his hand out further for her to take. "Don't worry about it, Tracey," he said, helping her to her feet. "And please, call me Bucky. I'm begging you."

Tracey smirked at the prince, giggling lightly. "The prince is begging? I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing."

"It is when it's concerning my name. I hate James. Too formal for my liking," he said, grinning at her as she laughed.

"I have to get back to the new guards," Steve spoke up, a smirk on his face as his eyes flickered between the prince and the servant. "I will see you later, Bucky. Good to see you again, Tracey."

"Bye, Steve!" Tracey said, waving to the knight as he walked down the hall. She turned back to the prince and felt her face heat up when she saw him staring at her. She tried her best to hide the blush on her cheeks and the smile on her face by tilting her head down, but she knew that he had probably seen her face already. She cleared her throat as she tried to compose herself. "I um…I have to get back to work. I'll uh see you later, your Highness." She curtsied to him and made her leave only to feel a hand on hers. She turned around and stared at the prince with curious eyes.

Bucky smiled at her, staring into her brown eyes. They were beautiful. She was beautiful. Ever since she joined the other servants at the castle the whole atmosphere seemed to lighten up. The castle seemed brighter with her around. He enjoyed talking with her whenever he had the chance and he loved to see her face light up when she smiled. It made her even more beautiful.

He stood up straighter and continued to hold her hand. It was surprisingly soft for a servant's hand. How she accomplished that he would never know. He smiled at her. "Tracey, I was wondering if you'd like to go for a walk with me."

"With you?" Tracey said, her face showing shock.

The prince of Italy wanted to go for a walk with her? A servant? Had she done something wrong and he was telling her was being released from the castle? No that couldn't be it. She always made sure to get her work done. It was one of the reasons she had a horrible sleeping schedule.

"Yes. I was planning on going to the gardens and now that you're here I was curious if you wanted to join me," he said, still smiling at her. "You don't have to if you don't want to. Honestly, you're not being forced to go just because I'm the prince. It's your choice." Please say yes. he chanted in his mind.

Tracey pursed her lips trying to suppress the smile growing on her face. She nodded, seeing as her attempt to hide the smile failed. "I'd love to."

Bucky's face lit up. "Great!" She said yes!

"But what about my work?" the servant questioned, brow scrunching up in concern.

The prince smiled lightly and lifted her hand up, placing a kiss on the back of it. "Don't worry about that. Someone else can get it." He stood up and held arm out to her and began walking once she looped it through. He could see the pink dusting her cheeks again and her chewing her cheek in nervousness. "You can relax. You won't get in trouble if you're with me."

"Well I'm glad to hear that the prince can get me out of work. Maybe I should spend more time with you," she said, smirking at him.

The prince winked, chuckling as her face grew red. He liked the sound of that. He wanted to spend more time with Tracey. She was definitely wanted to spend more time with her. She was the most interesting and beautiful girl in the court, even if she wasn't in the court. If he could, he'd have her hand. Unfortunately he had to marry a noble. But he wasn't engaged to anyone yet. Maybe he could change the law. There had to be a way. There was her brother. He was one of Stark's nights. His best knight to be exact. The sister of the King of England's best knight had to count, right? He shook his head. It didn't matter to him what she was, he liked her for her, not her position. But it would make it easier to ask for her hand. The court wouldn't have a heart attack if he just married a servant. Dear god! He needed to stop overthinking this. He cared for her and would have her hand if she accepted.

He smiled down at her. "I wouldn't mind the idea of spending more time with you," smiling even more as her smile brightened.

Thank you to the anon who sent in my first AU prompt! I was actually really excited when I saw your prompt. My friend just got me into Reign and I was excited to write Bucky and Tracey in a prince and servant AU. I tried to stick with what I know of Reign and I hope it's as accurate as it could be. Let me know what you guys think!

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