You've had a crush on Bucky for several months, but today is the day when you finally discover how he feels about you.

Ever since you became an Avenger and joined the team, you were a bit shy on account of being the new girl, but they all made those feelings disappear quickly. Thor always gave you big hugs whenever you were near, Sam gave you advice whenever you needed it, Natasha was a confidante and taught you to hone your fighting skills. Basically, the whole team became like a family to you and kept you stable.

They were all wonderful people, but it was Bucky Barnes in particular who you found yourself drawn to the most. In the four months that you had joined the team, hebecame your best friend. Yes, he also happened to be drop dead gorgeous, but you didn't care about that.

Sure, sex appeal was nice but it couldn't beat his personality. Bucky was always sweet and considerate with you. He'd always let you know that he was in your corner and ready to back you up if any of the other Avengers tried to mess with you - he pretty much designated himself as your protector and that was just another reason you'd begun to fall for him.

When you had to go on your first mission, you were so scared that you'd mess up or endanger your teammates' lives. However, as luck would have it, you did a great job and saved Natasha from an enemy who managed to get the upper hand on her.

Because of your quick thinking, she had missed getting a dozen bullets to the stomach. Needless to say, Steve was very grateful that you kept his fiancé alive and thanked you in front of the whole group on the flight back to the Avengers complex.

The whole day had gone pretty well. You were feeling pretty good about yourself and confident that you could handle anything that came your way. That is, until Bucky came walking through your door.

Damn. Every time the man showed up in your line of vision, you found it hard to breathe. It was bad enough that you had to look into his beautiful blue eyes to hold a conversation with him, but this time, he sat on your bed, facing you with his body a mere few inches away from you. More than anything, you wanted to run your fingers through his long brown hair and kiss him passionately.

You could feel your pulse pounding and your palms began to sweat. God, you were reacting like a thirteen year old in high school who was lovesick over the gorgeous senior heartthrob. And he had not one clue how he made you feel.

This man will be the death of me, you thought to yourself as you turned to face him with a slightly uneasy smile. "Hi, Bucky. What's up?"

He looked at you with a curious expression before replying, "Why don't you tell me what's up?"

"I beg your pardon?"

"Steve said that you had something important to tell me and that I should come talk to you about it. So what's going on with you?"

Inwardly, you cursed the other super soldier. Steve had found out from Natasha that you had a die hard crush on Bucky and was obviously trying to get you both to talk about it, in the hopes that it would push the two of you together. The Avengers were really a great group of people, but they could be so nosy at times!

Clearing your throat, you attempted to act nonchalant. "Uh, nothing. I mean, you know that I saved Natasha's life, so if that's what you're talking about, I'm...fine."

Bucky cocked his head to the side and gazed at you intently. You felt impossibly small under his gaze and you looked away, embarrassed by the blush that was growing on your face.

"I don't think it's that, but why are you blushing, doll?" His voice was soft, and something in the tone of it told you that he'd already guessed the reason for your fresh scarlet cheeks. As if to confirm your suspicions, Bucky took your hand in his and smoothed his thumb over your knuckles.

"I...n-no reason. You're just in my personal space, is all."

"Hm, that's funny. I've been this close to you before and you never had any complaints." He was teasing you!

"Well, I only noticed how dirty your face is because of how close you're sitting to me. You should wash it because it's kind of gross to look at."

He let out a burst of laughter. "And I thought I was bad at changing the subject! Look, you don't have to pretend with me. I know you have feelings for me and I think that's great, because I like you, too."

You gaped at Bucky in surprise. Had he really said those blessed words or were your fleshy ears deceiving you? "Do you mean that, Bucky?" Your voice was hopeful and you squeezed his hand.

"Of course I am. I've liked you from the first moment you joined the Avengers, but...well, I wasn't sure if you'd be comfortable with me like that."

"But we've been close the entire time I've been here. Why wouldn't I be comfortable around you now?"

He sheepishly lifted his bionic arm.

"Oh, Bucky. You know that would never bother me! I don't mind your metal arm at all."

"Really? It doesn't...put you off or make you feel awkward?"

You giggled, tugged his arm around your neck and snuggled against him. "No way. I actually like it."

A relieved and mildly embarrassed smile spread across Bucky's face. "I guess it's good that I said something, then."

"I agree. Communication is one of the keys to a successful relationship, you know."

He raised his eyebrow. "Are you predicting this'll last a long time?"

"I don't know, but if you're willing to make it work, so am I."

"Okay. We're a couple now."

"Great!" You thought for a moment. "One other thing. This has to be an exclusive relationship. I don't want to share you with anyone else. You're mine." The last two words came out a bit more possessively than you planned and you ducked your head.

Bucky lifted your chin so your eyes met his and he replied, "Same goes on my side, too, doll. I don't want your lips touching anyone else's."

You smirked. "Yeah? But as I recall, you haven't actually kissed me yet."

"You're right. I guess there's not time like the present to start, right?"

"Mmhm. And if you're good at it, I just might let you kiss me in other places, too."

"I like the sound of that. Does that mean I should close the door to your room?"

You ran your hand on Bucky's arm and pressed yourself into his embrace, gently caressing his lips with your own. It was just a brief kiss, but it felt truly heavenly. "For everything I've got planned? You'd best close it and lock it."