Dinnertime comes around and you wake up to a smiling Bucky with a tray full of food. 'I brought you some small dishes doll, I wasn't sure what you'd wanna eat. And your medication as well, in case you wanted to try that now.' You smile and sit up in bed to make space for Bucky and the tray. You notice there's a small velvet box on the tray next to the plate of toast. Bucky seems to have seen you noticed it because he picked it up quickly. 'Um that wasn't for now. I wanted to cheer you up and I know you like jewellery, so I got you a little something. It's nothing big, just something pretty for the mother of my child.' He opens the box and inside is an extremely sparkly pair of heart shaped earrings. 'They reminded me of you. You're beautiful, so are they, they're heart shaped and you hold my heart. I'm sorry if all this seems cheesy but I don't care. I love you.'
You smile widely at the man in front of you. 'Oh, wow James they're gorgeous! I love you so much, thank you for taking care of me.' You lean over the tray for a kiss. 'I think I wanna try that medication now, I don't feel too good.'
'Ok doll, I read the packet, it says you have to have them before food with water so here you go!' He hands over the tablet and a bottle of water and you swallow it before eating a few bits of food. 'Now, do you feel ok to take a bath or do you wanna go downstairs to see some people? Whatever you feel comfortable with. I think its just Tony, Nat, Scott and Bruce down there, well that's everyone that was down there when I was making you food.'
'I think I'll be ok seeing people... Wanna change into something that doesn't say 'I have just been vomiting all morning because I'm pregnant' if I could?' Bucky laughs happily and finds some jeans and a t-shirt for you to put on. 'Thanks baby. Guess I'm gonna have to think of another nickname for you, seeing as baby is taken now by an actual baby. I still can't believe it. We're having a baby.'
'I can't believe it either. Who knew when we were talking about it during our date that you were actually pregnant? Its crazy. You ready to go doll?' You both walk downstairs and sit on the sofa. 'I'll go grab you a drink, stay here.' Bucky says before he runs off to the fridge to grab a fresh bottle.
'Hey kid, how you feeling? Bucky said you weren't feeling too good?' Tony asks you when you sit down next to Scott. You shake your head and rest it on Scott's shoulder, who puts his arm around you to hug you. 'You're not looking so hot. No more missions for you until we find out what's wrong!'
You laugh slightly. 'Thanks Tony, I'm feeling better than I was this morning. Been given anti-nausea meds to try and stop that and hopefully I'll get a call soon about my bloodwork. But yeah, I've been told bed rest and relaxation at least until the meds take effect. I just hate feeling nauseous and knowing that even after I throw up the feeling isn't going away. Thank you, James' you say as Bucky, comes back with your water. 'I'll be fine, just need to relax.'
You know we can check on some things in my lab Mia? I'm happy to have a look into things the Dr might not have thought of?' Bruce asks.
'No, it's ok thanks Bruce, I'm sure we'll figure it out soon. I'm feeling better after the drugs, maybe there was something I just needed to get out of my body. I still think it was the sushi.' You look at Bucky, who sat next to you after handing you the water, and half smile at him. 'I appreciate it though. I'm sorry we didn't think of coming to you before.'
'I was a little preoccupied with my girlfriend throwing up uncontrollably, you're lucky I didn't phone an ambulance. But yeah, it was probably the fish. Usually when a woman is throwing up its some sort of swimmer.' He laughed at his own joke, everybody else was speechless. 'Oh, come on that was funny!'
'No James. It was not funny. There are more reasons for a woman to be vomiting than pregnancy or bad fish. Jeez you're terrible.' You laugh at his attempt to be funny and snuggle into him. 'Don't start making dad jokes already James' you whisper to him when you're sure nobody can hear you. You let out a big yawn and your stomach start grumbling. Nat comes into to the living area and hands you some plain toast. 'Thanks Nat, that's not a hunger rumble though' you look at Bucky 'it's a 'get me to a bathroom quick before I repaint the floors.' Bucky jumps up and picks you up to carry you to the nearest bathroom. You barely make it, but you get there just in time. You throw up the little bit of food you have in your stomach and sit back, tears streaming from your eyes. 'Baby can you take me back to bed please? I don't feel so good.' He picks you up again and takes you to your bed. The tray from earlier is still on the sheets so Bucky holds you with his left arm and moves the tray with his right. He places you down softly and finds some comfy pyjamas for you to put on. 'Thank you, James, I think I'm gonna do some research. I'm not sure this is normal, not for 1 month in.' You say as your eyes start to close slowly.
'Ok doll, tomorrow I'll bring your laptop up here and you can sit in bed and research. I'll go get rid of this tray and do you want me to come back?' You shake your head no. 'Ok sweetheart, I'll come check on you before I go to bed. Sleep well.' He takes the tray and leaves the room, turning the light off and closing the door after him. 'Guess I'm not asking her anything for a while' Bucky says to himself while walking away.
