AN: I'm new here and I wanted to write this story before I wrote my big fanfic...testing the waters i guess. This story came to me one night so I'm not sure how many chapters it will include but we'll get a few fluffy moments like this chapter, a lot of angsty stuff, and maybe some action since he's The Winter Soldier. Enjoy! Let me know what you think..

I don't own any of the marvel characters, including Bucky. But I do own the original characters.

He never loved someone like he loved her. Her entire existence made him feel something he's never felt before. ncluding the time that predated the incident. She made him feel human. She made him feel like Bucky. He didn't deserve her but boy was he thankful for her.

"Good morning honey!" Julie wrapped her arms around his waist as she leaned in to give him a peck on the cheek. "I figured you would want a breakfast in bed on your day off. But I forgot there's no luck in surprising you."

Bucky drew his right hand to her face as he watched her pout. He felt himself smiling down on her. "I'm sorry. Since I'm up, I can give you a hand."

A mischievous smile crept on her lips as she took off her apron and placed it on Bucky. It was comically too small for him and the pastel pink clashed with his silver arm. Julie tried to contain a laugh as she handed him a spatula and pointed to the pan of bacon. He nodded, understanding her silent instructions. They allowed a blanket of silence to drape over them, listening to the playlist Julie picked out.

Bucky always enjoyed their conversations. At times, they would talk about small things. usic, dancing, art, food, languages, movies, and newfound hobbies and obsessions. Somerimes, somber conversations would fill the air. Bucky shared some of the memories he had of his past life. Julie would silently listen, only breaking her silence with an encouraging comment. She would reassure Bucky that he's a changed man and that she loved every part of him.

Sometimes, like that morning, it was quiet between the couple. It wasn't an awkward silence or stifling. Actually, it was one of the few moments that Bucky was able to keep his mind from destroying or degrading itself. It was a comfortable quietness, sometimes music playing. Often times, ple quietness.

Julie continued cracking eggs into her skillet and humming along the background music as Bucky concentrated on the bacon. He glanced at her and gently bumped his hips against hers. Julie, still focused on her eggs, smirked.

"Careful or you'll get more than eggs," She moved the egg shells to an empty bowl. Bucky laughed and continued bumping into her side. Julie turned to Bucky with her hands on her hips. He flashed a smile and raised an eyebrow.

"Mrs. Julie Erin Barnes, are you threatening me?" he inquired.

"You'll find out if you keep bumping into me," Julie responded with a cheeky smirk on her face. Bucky snickered at her response and leaned down and left a sweet kiss on her forehead. Julie rolled her eyes but smiled as she turned back to her eggs.

Bucky grabbed the plates and Julie took them from him, playing their food. Bucky took the plates from her hands and placed them on their small dining table. He pulled out Julie's unofficial assigned chair and once she took a seat, he pushed the chair in, minding her bump.

As they ate, Bucky's song came on; Earth Angel. Julie wasn't aware that he dedicated this song to her. He watched her as she took a bite of her eggs and gently allowed her hand to rest on her belly.

"I love you," Bucky whispered. Julie looked up and caught his eyes. She gave him her smile; the same smile he fell for. "Thank you. For everything. I…I don't deserve it. I don't deserve this life but I'm so thankful that I have it and that I can share it with you."

"Babe, you do deserve this. After everything you've gone through…I can't stress it enough...I…" Julie searched for the right words but shook her head. Bucky watched as she stood up, carefully, and shuffled to his side. She wrapped her small arms around his wide shoulders and left a kiss on the side of his head. "I love you, Bucky. I love everything about you. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It's what makes you you."

How did she see that in him? He turned his body towards her and gathered her hands into his. She moved their hands to her belly.

"I can't wait to tell our son about how great his father is," Bucky rolled his eyes and let out a snort. Julie wanted a boy and was so sure the baby was a male. But, Bucky had a feeling it was a baby girl and had a list of girl names in his journal amongst his memories.

"I can't wait to tell our daughter how strong her mother is."

"Lets agree to disagree."

Short but too sweet.