Chapter 35: Coney Island

"This was a bit of a stretch for a stop on the way back," James said as they walked down the boardwalk of Coney Island.

Grinning Kelly looked at him and asked, "But isn't it worth it? We're finally here."

Chuckling he said, "We may be stuck here. I don't think we have enough gas for the way back."

"So we'll get some," she answered, intertwining her fingers with his.

"Airplane fuel isn't something easy to come by" James said, raising an eyebrow.

"We'll find it somewhere," Kelly answered, "They can take it out of my first paycheck if they have to. Now will you please shut up and show me around like you said you would?"

He laughed and led her further down, walking towards the Wonder Wheel. It was the largest Ferris wheel Kelly had ever seen. Tonight it was lit up and she couldn't help but stare in awe. "How come there are some cars on the inside versus some on the outer edge?" she asked.

Smiling James replied, "The ones on the outer edge don't move, the inner ones sway."

"Let's go," she said, eyes bright and grin wide, "I want to ride it."

The wait wasn't long and before they knew it, they were inside a blue and yellow car. Sitting squeezed in, James put his arm around her and smiled. Looking down as they started to move up higher, Kelly saw the large wooden coaster nearby. "I take it that's the Cyclone?" she asked.

"That's the one" he replied.

"That barely does anything. Coasters now have twists, turns, corkscrews, and more. Steve actually threw up from that?" She raised an eyebrow and laughed.

"He used to be smaller," James said, grinning.

"Still," Kelly said, "That's not that bad. I've seen ones way worse," looking around she smiled and turned back to him, "I love it here. Is it a lot like it was?"

"A little," he answered, "Prices went up. I used to be able to get a hot dog for nickel."

She chuckled, "Yeah that's what happens over time. But I still think it's great they've kept stuff from then. It's familiar to you but history coming alive for me."

Leaning over closer Kelly asked, "So how many girls did you take on this?"

James grinned then said, "You're the first."

"Good," she said before leaning into a soft kiss. They both smiled when they pulled away to breathe. The car swayed back and forth, but she barely felt it being so close to him. Before long the ride stopped and they got off. They rode the Cyclone next and Kelly was very proud she didn't throw up. "Point me, Zero Steve," she said giggling.

They walked together some more and came through the midway. All around were different games with various prizes. People were everywhere, enjoying the treats they bought and doling out money to the carnies. James stopped right next to the shooting game. Glancing at her and smiling he said, "I told you I'd win you a bear."

Kelly grinned wide as he took the fake pistol in hand. He aimed at the animal heads that popped out. It came as no surprise he was a crack shot and the bear was in her arms before she knew it. She smiled at him like a kid on Christmas. They walked some more until they came across skee-ball. Handing him her bear she said, "Now it's my turn to win you something."

She got a few in but missed more than she made. After missing quite a few more, Kelly only won him an inflatable guitar. "Well it's better than nothing and for the record I haven't played in forever" she said, chuckling.

They walked along on the boardwalk, looking out at the ocean. They were silent for a bit before Kelly turned to him and said, "I have a little bit of a confession to make."

James turned his head and raised an eyebrow. Biting her lip she continued, "So that paper didn't really tell me your cure, it only mentioned a possibility of it actually working. I took all my knowledge about computers, like removing hardware you don't want, and ran with it."

He nods but says nothing. "You aren't mad?" she asked timidly.

Lips curling into a smile he shook his head. "I'm still here," he said, "Why would I be mad about that?"

"I don't really know" she said, grinning back at him before sighing and taking one more look out at the ocean, "I suppose we have to head back."

He nodded, pulling her close as they walked back towards the car they 'borrowed'.

They made their way back, stopping at an airport for fuel. Kelly lied and said they were on a top secret mission and if they didn't leave immediately they would be killed. The poor attendant at the airport must've thought they were crazy or too scary by half. It wasn't long before they were back underground although they did get one last glimpse of daylight before the ceiling came back overhead. They held their prizes in one arm and each other's hands with the other. Setting it all down inside their room, Kelly sighed and looked around before turning to him, "Home sweet home. Are you tired?"

James shook his head. "Me either," she said, "You mind training a little with me? I promise I'll be gentle."

He chuckled, "Someone's getting a little cocky."

"Maybe," Kelly grinned, "Or maybe I just know I can take you."

Without warning, James charged her but she slipped out of the way just in time. He dropped to the floor and caught her foot, yanking her towards him. Palms to the ground, she pushed herself up, kicking her free leg and spinning. He released her for the moment and she jumped up. "That all you got? Thought you were the Winter soldier?" she teased.

James rushed her again, but this time knew the direction she'd turn and caught her, pinning her back to his chest and holding her arms. She tried to flip him over her head but couldn't. "You're becoming predictable" he said in her ear.

"Not yet," she said before stomping on his foot. He gritted his teeth and loosened his grip just enough for her to wriggle an arm free and elbow him in the gut. He backed up chuckling. This time, Kelly charged James and pinned him against the wall. "Give in yet?" she said, breathing rapidly.

James just grinned and inched his face closer to her. His breath on her lips he said, "You first."

Hooking her fingers in his shirt and pulling him closer, Kelly crushed her lips on his. He wrapped his arms around her waist, feeling every curve meld against his body. Their tongues danced together as she grabbed a fistful of his hair. James lifted her legs up by her knees before turning around and pushing her against the wall. Kelly groaned, letting her head fall back against the wall as gasped for air. James trailed his kisses down her jaw to her neck before grinning up at her.

"I want you" she breathed, pulling his head forward into her embrace once more. The next moment she broke for air, she lifted her shirt over the top of her head before diving back in head first to his kiss. As soon as her feet set down again a few moments later, Kelly's fingers traced the bottom of his shirt and began lifting it. James pulled away for a second and together they lifted off his shirt. She ran her hands across his toned chest, biting her lip and looking up at him with heavy lidded eyes.

They kissed again and she felt his fingers fiddling with her bra. "Here," she giggled and said after a moment or two, "I supposed they're different than they used to be."

Dropping it to the floor, Kelly almost blushed under his gaze. The fire that illuminated in his eyes felt like it transferred to her naked skin. Her breasts weren't large by any means, just small little handfuls but under his gaze and then his touch, they were perfect. Again they kissed, only this time she felt his hands on her back. The fire from his palm and the coolness of the metal sent goose bumps along her flesh. She unbuttoned her pants, letting them drop to the floor. Sliding out of the last piece when they broke for breath, James gulped when he saw her.

Without hesitation or a word, he picked her up, letting her legs wrap around his torso. He carried her to the bed and laid her down, trailing kisses from her mouth to each breast before moving lower and lower. As he reached her abdomen, he stood back up and unbuttoned his own pants. Kelly wore nothing but a grin as he stood before her, like an Adonis. Well, an Adonis with a metal arm.

She leaned forward and beckoned him closer with her finger, pressing their mouths together again. James slowly put his palms on the bed, slowly covering her body with his. Wrapping her arms around his neck, Kelly kissed him, this time trailing kisses of her own but ending up at his ear. Sucking ever so gently on the lobe, she whispered seductively, "Do you want me?"

James groaned before melding his mouth with hers one more time. Suddenly, he found himself underneath her. Kelly grinned down at him and said, "Now maybe the girls in your day just let guys do what they want, but women in this time are so much freer when it comes to this and honestly I can't wait anymore."

Slowly she sunk down on him, both groaning in unison as he entered her. Thrusting her hips forward, Kelly grinned and bit her lip, starting to ride him. James looked up at her, loving her golden waves falling just across her breasts. He twisted his fingers in them, smiling. Her pace started slow but gradually increased. He sat up and wrapped his arms around her, crushing their bodies together. "Oh God," she moaned.

James rolled her underneath him, thrusting into her with rapid long thrusts. Her hair spilled across the pillows and he watched as she arched her back into him before crying out in ecstasy. He followed moments after, grunting and panting, falling on top of her. He rolled to the side, allowing her to breath.

After a few moments of letting her breathing slow down, Kelly sat up on her elbows and grinnedat him as she said, "You know, I don't know if I should be grossed out that I had sex with an old man or be impressed he still has the stamina of a young one."

James laughed before slowly sitting up himself. She leaned against his chest and he kissed her forehead. Smiling, she scooted up closer, resting in the crook of his arm and looking up at him. "I knew I was missing something with you," she said, giving him a seductive wink.

James leaned down and gave her a soft kiss. "You'll never miss anything ever again" he said, smiling.

"I better not," Kelly said as she slowly trailed a hand up his chest.

Looking at her, he was silent a few moments then said, "I remember your grandfather."

"What?" she said, eyes blinking.

"He was in the infirmary and I was in there when we first got back from behind enemy lines" James said.

"So you…talked to him?" she asked.

He shook his head, "No I was only in there for a second. But I remember him showing a photo of his wife. She had long blonde hair just like you and beautiful blue eyes."

Kelly blushed, "You're just remembering this?"

"No," he said with a smiled, "I'm just realizing why you've always been able to bring me back from any dark place I find myself."

She nodded as her eyes turned downward, "Because I actually am part of your past."

"No," James said as he lifted her chin, "You're part of my present and future. But that moment when I saw that picture, I didn't know I was looking into the future."

Blushing and smiling she said, "There you go again, being charming."

"Would you want me any other way?" he asked, grinning.

Kelly's lip curled into a wide smile as she laughed then said, "What am I going to do with you Sergeant Barnes?"

THE END