Mika had never been the superstitious type. So when Shuri told her that it would be bad luck before the wedding and she was very much not allowed to see Bucky the day of, she decided that maybe it was time to be just a little bit stealthy.

The princess left on an errand, and Mika found herself with a moment alone. The ceremony was soon, but she didn't want to wait. She may not have been superstitious, but she was definitely impatient. She knew Bucky was a few doors down, and carefully gathered the skirt of her dress and tip toed down the hallway. She knocked softly on the door, a little surprised as Steve opened it.

"You know, it's bad luck to see the groom before the wedding." he said, giving her a grin.

"Not you too." she chided, making him laugh. He opened the door wider, inviting her in, but Bucky was nowhere in sight. "Where is he?"

"Just finishing up in the mirror. I assume you want a moment alone?" he said, leaning against the door frame.

"Wouldn't mind it." she said, smiling brightly. He nodded, but didn't move from his perch.

"I'm gonna stick around for the reaction, if you don't mind. Bet you a nickel he cries." he said, making Mika chuckle.

"If he doesn't, I'm gonna hit him till he does." she replied. They were distracted as the bathroom door opened, Bucky stepping out in his suit. He stopped immediately at the sight in front of him. Mika looked like an angel in her white dress, her hair expertly curled and collected at the back of her head. She could actually see his breath catch, his jaw dropping ever so slightly. He didn't cry, but his voice was definitely thick as he spoke,

"Wow." That was all he could say at first. The silence was broken by the soft click of the door as Steve closed it behind them, leaving them by themselves. Bucky slowly walked up to her, as if he were afraid she was going to disappear if he moved too quickly. She slid her arms around his waist, pulling him in for a deep kiss. "You look beautiful." he said as he pulled back, his tone barely above a whisper.

"You look rather handsome yourself." she said, smoothing the shoulders of his jacket. He put his hand up to her cheek, kissing her again.

"Nervous?" he asked, his forehead resting against hers. She shook her head.

"Not a bit." she replied. She kissed him again, but this time they were interrupted by Steve.

"Mika," he stage whispered dramatically, getting their attention. "Shuri is on her way back."

Mika laughed, turning back to Bucky. "I'll see you soon." she whispered.

"See you soon." he agreed, squeezing her fingers one more time before she scampered back to her room.

The wedding couldn't come soon enough.