I stared at Fury for a few seconds as I was in disbelief that he made that joke. Of course it's ok to have a dark sense of humor but joking about someone who's killed people unwillingly and suffers from that guilt daily isn't cool. Maybe he doesn't know about his PTSD and nightmares. My skin started to feel hot because I felt like cursing him out. I'm so glad that Bucky wasn't here to hear that.

"Ahh… We know that he had his challenges," T'Challa said. "He's a great man and was able to conquer a lot from his past. I am so proud that he gets to have his own life now."

"Yes… Bucky has come a long way. Thank you T'Challa for helping him," Steve said looking at the king and princess.

I'm glad that they were able to say something without sounding pissed. I was not able to do that at this moment. T'Challa delegates and has to rule a country and Steve's a squeaky clean public figure. I'm a pissed off woman that can freely curse out someone who just offended me by his comment about the love of my life. Stay calm stay calm.

"Oh I know he's come a long way," Fury replied. "My sense of humor is just a bit darker than you guys. I didn't mean to offend you."

"That was… in poor taste," I managed to say without yelling or cursing. Wow I impressed myself.

"I know I know and I'm so sorry Sarah… please forgive me."

What was I supposed to say, 'Yes I forgive you.' when I'm still pissed as all hell. My brain didn't allow me to say anything that was going to sound like I forgave him. There was an uncomfortable silence of voices. You could only barley hear the people talking that were far away at a table. The music took over as we stood there in a stare off.

"Soooo… you guys are the talk of the town now," Scott said trying to break the tension.

"Yeah that's all I'm seeing in my feed," Parker said as he walked back towards us.

I didn't know if Parker was just walking up to us or trying to break the tension.

"I almost freaked the hell out when I saw that TMZ report," Sam said.

"Well we all know that they embellish things," Thor said.

"Yeah… crazy right," I said a bit nervously.

"So I assume you guys are officially a couple now?" Scott asked.

"Yes we are."

"You two look good together," Parker said.

"Aww thanks."

I glanced at Fury and he looked like he was upset that he made me mad. He was older than what my father would have been so I had to try my best to respect him. I had a lot that I wanted to say to him without sounding furious. Well his name is fury so why not sound that way. But I didn't want to make a scene just because I was angry. I still wanted to talk to him in private so he will understand why his comment made me angry.

"Fury… can I talk to you for a moment?" I asked calmly.

"Sure."

Sam's eyes opened wide wondering what I was going to say to him. Sam spent his life being overly over protective of me. I feel like I have to be protective of Bucky due to all of the shit that he's been through.

I'm definitely not going to allow someone to hurt him more. I felt like a mama bear and Bucky was my cub… just that he's my fiancé and probably father of my zygote. Fury followed me to the side of the house with an expression like he was going to be classicized. I didn't even know Fury as well as I've known the Avengers. I've only seen him around four times in the last eight years and most of that time he was presumably dead so that Hydra wouldn't try to kill him again.

"Sarah, I'm sorry… I know it came out kinda bad."

"It did… but what I want to talk to you about is why you need to be more aware of people's feelings. Not because it's a bad joke… because of the shit people have been through." Oh well there goes me not cursing.

"I totally understand."

"Have you killed innocent people against your will… been mind raped to do things that you didn't want to do…. and have to remember it all… on a daily basis? Bucky wakes up from nightmares all of the time. I don't even know if I can help him to not have his nightmares anymore. But what I will do is not have people in his presence that don't understand the weight of what he's going through to make light of it."

"Oh Wow… Ok Ok," he said with his hands up like he was surrendering. "Totally noted. Nat was right… you can be a land mine if someone steps on you."

"Wha What?" I asked a bit baffled.

Fury was gone in The Blip when I lived with the Avengers.

"Well… Clint told me that she called you that when she was training you."

"Oh… Ok."

I wonder if someone told him why I was living at the compound?

"Hitting 80% of moving targets in only two months. Shit… It took people who are now Shield Agents longer to get to those stats that quickly."

"Well… she was a good instructor."

"Yes she was. Again… I'm so sorry for offending you. I can see how much you care about him. You looked like you wanted to rip my head off."

"Well I'm very protective over the man that I'm marrying." Oh shit did I just say that? "I mean my boyfriend." Dammit Sarah.

"Wow… Hmm so you two are getting married?"

What I am never good at is hiding my expressions from my face. I'm cursed that way. I tried my best to keep a neutral expression. "So that TMZ report was true. Oorrr… it became true after it was released because the subject came up." Wow is he insightful or what. Well he is the head of Shield and I would be the worst spy due to my body language and expressions. "So who knows? Steve and the Wakandaians must know just due to their expressions earlier. Your brother has no clue does he?" I racked my brain for a response that would seem like we were just dating yet Fury picked up on everything… even down to who knows that are here.

"Umm."

"Hey it's too late to make up some excuse anyway. It's all over your face. Plus you nearly ripped me a new one. Barnes is your fiancé for real now. Don't worry I won't tell anyone."

"Well… you're right. Bucky… did ask me to marry him last night after that false report came out."

"Wow. Well it seemed like your brother was going through it at Pepper's party because it was obvious that you two liked each other."

"Yeah… it took him some time to get used to the idea. I think he's better today than he was yesterday."

"Well you have to follow your heart. Bucky is a smart man. You will be good for him. You two looked so… I don't know so damn adorable the other night. It was damn near sickening watching you two."

"What… you're not a fan of mushy?" I gently chuckled.

"I haven't had any time to be. Too busy dealing with aliens, Hydra, and establishing the Avengers most of my adult life."

"Well everything you do can't all be for work. You risk so much with your work to have a life… so what's wrong with having a life."

"What... are you trying to be my consoler now?" he laughed.

"No… just sharing my opinion on how to look at perspectives."

"Wow… you're not Sam's baby sister anymore."

"Well… I was 16 when Cap met my brother."

"Wow time flies by so fast."

"Yes it does and I'm glad that you're back."

"Thanks kiddo. You know it's not going to be so easy being married to an Avenger. Jane couldn't even take dating Thor due to the pressure."

I scoffed because I don't like Jane that much anymore.

"Well tell me how you really feel," he laughed.

"Don't get me started on Jane. She broke Thor's heart."

"So she must be on your shit list now then."

I pierced my lips not saying anything. I had to watch Thor sulk around for weeks because she left him. That wasn't love.

"Ehhh… She may be on a shit list."

"You're like a mini Avenger in training. The wrong person to fuck with people you love. I like that."

I laughed.

"Well… the Avenger's are like my second family."

"Yeah and what an extended family. Aliens, witches, super old Super Soldiers…. A Hulk."

"I know. I ponder over that more than you know," I said laughing.

"Hey let me put my new number in your phone."

"Oh Ok."
I handed him my phone and he entered his number."

"Pepper gave me your number last night."

"Oh ok… cool."

"If you ever need anything… give me a call ok."

"Ok."

"Just don't put Fury as the contact."

"Oh I know. I'm not new to this."

"Hey… if you ever want a desk job at Shield or Happy's company in New York just let me or Pepper know."

That was nice of him.

"Wow thanks."

"Hey and if you wanna try out to be a Shield Agent… that's an open door as well."

I laughed.

"Yeah… I don't think that I'm going to be trying out for that any time soon."

"Well I'm just giving you some options. Who am I kidding? Sam would hate me for even putting that idea in your head."

"Well I do know that I'll be quitting my job when I get back from Wakanda. Plus that job makes me sick with all the sexual harassment and bull shit that goes on there."

"Oh Wow… it's like that."

"Yes."

"So I take it you already planned on living with Bucky when you get back."

"Yes. That's when I'll tell Sam about our plans… or maybe when we're in Wakanda? Who knows? I just know that he's going to need some time for all of this."

Fury sighed and gave me a parental look.

"Well you are a grown woman now… so Sam just has to accept and try to respect your choices. Life is short and if Barnes makes you happy… then go for it."

"Oh Wow… no it's too soon speeches."
He shook his head no. "Man… if Cap is all for it and gave his blessings… I'm sure it's a good idea." I started to think of all the people that texted us when the TMZ report came out and how all of the team were happy for us. My cousin was just taken a bit off guard because I haven't even had a chance to tell him that I started dating Bucky. He knew that he was going to be at Nat and Tony's funeral because Sam mentioned it to him when we visited him a few days ago.

"Wow thanks. I don't want to sound all corny… but Bucky feels like my soul mate."

"Aww Well I wish you two the best."

"Thank you."

"We're good?" he asked.

"We're good."

We both walked back to the back yard. Everyone that was near us during Fury's joke turned to look at us. Some did it in a casual way. Not Sam and Steve. Fury walked over to the table where Peter and his Aunt May were sitting. Sam walked up to me with a worried look and pulled me closer to the fence.

"Everything ok?" Sam asked.

"Yep."

"What was that about?" Sam whispered. "You looked like you were going to curse him out due to that joke."

"I just talked to him that's all. Everything is cool."

"Wow… did my little sister put the director of Shield in his place?"

"Nothing like that. Oh... well I did have one curse word slip out."

"Sarah," Sam growled.

"It wasn't that bad Sam. Fury now understands why I don't appreciate that bad joke… and how he should not say such things when he's around Bucky. Shit Sam… think about it. All the nightmares and PTSD he's dealing with. I don't want anything extra to make him feel bad... especially when he feels like he's in a safe zone around friends that should understand what he's going through."

"Wow. So Umm… did he have a nightmare last night?"

"No… but he told me that he does have them often."

Sam made a deep sigh.

"Well I hope that it gets better for him."

"I do too."

"Crazy to even think… that Bucky… well that you two are into each other."

"You've seen crazier things than us."

"True… I just never expected you guys to be anything. I never saw this coming. Well once you two met it was clear that it was going to be a possibility of you guys. I just didn't… well you know my reasons for hesitation."

"Yeah… well I never expected to fall in love with him once I met him either. I didn't see this coming too."

"Wow… you're in love." Sam sighed. "Yeah… this is something that I… have to get used to."

"Please do."

Sam started to rub his hair on his head and sighed again. He looked around his yard. My eyes followed and saw a few people getting ribs.

"Sooo... Ahh… it seems like my ribs beat yours today," I said grinning.

"We don't have any official count anyway so don't start bragging."

"Whatever," I laughed.

I figured that I would make Bucky and I a plate to take with me to the house in a few minutes. It was the only way to guarantee that he would be able to taste everything since Quill and Drax have never ending stomachs with a gambling habits. I put mostly everything on a few plates then started to walk to the deck. Thor called out to me. I stopped and he walked up to me.

"What's up T-Money?"

"So… I hear that you're going to Wakanda in a few days with the Metal Armed Emo."

Dammit with the jokes.

"Why did you have to call him that?"

"I don't know. It just seemed appropriate."

"Well it's not. He's not an emo at all."

"I'm sorry. I don't mean to mess with your new man."

Thor took the empty bag of ice and put in in the trash that was near the table. I guess this was his brotherly love messing with me about my boyfriend. The first time that he met Michael he whispered to me that he looked weak. Thor walked back to me and folded his arms looking out at everybody in the back yard. I knew that I had to get back to Bucky to get fitted for my ring.

Thor made a deep sigh. All of this must be hard on him.

"So this one… you look really smitten," Thor said in his deep voice sounding parental.

"I am," I said smiling.

"Crazy how TMZ reported that you guys were getting married and you just started dating. They make up grand stories all of the time."

I wanted to tell him and everybody that we did agree to get married. I felt my phone buzz and put the plates on a table. I looked at my phone and it was Bucky texting me. He just sent a question mark. I quickly texted him back that I will be there soon. "Well we are happy," I said as I looked up from my phone to look at Thor face. His expression wasn't so congratulatory. What was wrong? Does he not like Bucky for some reason?

"What… What is it?" I asked.

"Well… are you sure…"

Thor stopped what he was about to say. I looked at him with a questionable expression.

"Thor?"

"It's just. Well…" He made a deep sigh. "Everybody is putting all of their faith in Wakanda fixing him. What if he's not completely fixed? I can't get those images out of my head when you were attacked by your ex. I'm still surprised that you were able to talk me out of burning him to a crisp."

"Well… I believe that they fixed him. And I just want to forget about all of that with Michael. Plus he's not in Maryland any more. I have no clue of where he moved to or if…"

"Nat or Clint did something."

"Yeah. Umm… They were the ones that were… just used to killing."

"I just don't want to see anything happen to you again. You're one of my favorites from Midgard."

"Aww… Well you're my favorite alien. I mean God from Asgard."

It looked like Thor's eyes were getting misty. I remember like it was yesterday on how angry he had gotten when I left the hospital and stayed with the Avengers. I hugged his side to comfort him.

"Thanks kid… and you know you can call me for anything right."

"I know. And don't worry. I'm sure that Bucky is fine now."

"That's a lot of faith you have there. Especially when he has super human strength."

"I know. I'm not the only one though. Steve and T'Challa have faith that he will be ok now. I know that you worry about me. I don't think that you will have to with Bucky."

"Well… I just hope that you're right. There's no guarantees about any of this. It's just a lot of damn trusting."

"Yeah it is."

"And I care about you too much to see anything happen to you."

"Thanks. I'll be ok Thor. And if not… you have my pre permission to shoot lighting at him."

"Really," he said happily.

"No I'm just kidding Thor."

"Oh."

I playfully rolled my eyes and shook my head.

"No seriously I know you're worried and you have your reasons. We'll be fine."

"You better. I won't ask for your permission next time."

I sighed knowing that he was being truthful. That week that I was attacked was crazy. I couldn't even try to concentrate on getting better because I was in the middle of stopping the Avengers from fucking up my ex. I really didn't want Thor worrying about this. I guess I just have to look at it from his point of view. I know that there's a lot that I may have to deal with due to Bucky's PTSD… and I'm ok with that. Thor is not going to take the news of us wanting to getting married well. And here I was just worried about breaking the news to Sam.

A strong breeze past us and blew Thor's hair in his face. He moved it away and smirked.

"You know I kinda miss your haircuts Midgardian."

"Really?"

"Yes. I had my personal barber when you lived with us. I don't feel like cutting my hair all of the time and I don't trust many to cut my hair."

"Yes, those blonde locks are famous," I laughed.

"They are. I can't trust this luxurious hair to any hands. My commercials are in every country."

"I know Thor. Loréal… because he's worth it and worthy."

"Ha Ha…Yes. I love that slogan."

I chuckled.

"You know how much money I could have got if I sold your hair on eBay?" I said laughing.

"Just wasted money in the trash," Thor said laughing along with me.

"You know you could have easily got a commercial for exercise equipment."

"I should hire you as my promotion manager and fire Happy."

"What… you're not satisfied with just T-Shirts, toys, tool sets that look like your hammer Mijolnir, lunch boxes, cups, cologne… Oh and I saw an unlicensed Thor hammer as a vibrator."

"Oh the things you Midgards come up with. A vibrator? Well ok then."

"Hey it was inventive. I'm sure many women appreciated it," I laughed.

"I'm sure they did. Eekk Mjolnir pleasing Midgards… the horror."

I giggled and my phone buzzed again. I was going to add a funny comment about the vibrator. I looked down at my screen and saw that it was Bucky. I quickly forgot what I was going to say to Thor as I realized how much time had passed.

"Mr. Barnes sure wants you to come to his house. What you guys can't keep your hands off each other?" Thor said after seeing my screen.

"No… it's nothing like that. I have something to do."

"Oh… in the middle of you and your brothers feast?"

"Um… Yeah Mr. Nosey."

I bit my bottom lip. So far only a few people knew about us being engaged. I don't think that Thor will be so happy with this news since he's cautious about Bucky being deprogrammed.

"I'll be back soon. Try to keep Jax and Quill from eating everything. My cousin and Erica will be here later."

"Oh… Erica is coming."

"Yes… and she's harmless. Plus she knows that you're not into her."

"Ok… but it seems like every time I see her she's flirting with me."

"Dude you have thousands doing (cough) things thinking about you with their um toy. Plus she's not going to try to flirt… well not anymore... I think."

"Ok. The price of being adored by many."

"And you still stand there strong. I'm so proud of you."

Thor playfully rolled his eyes at me. I picked up the plates of food from the table and walked up to the deck and went inside. I grabbed the plate of ribs that I had put aside for Bucky. Damn I wish that I had a bag to put this in so I won't drop it all. I wonder if Sam has any grocery bags. I put down the plates and started looking around the kitchen. I found some bags in a cabinet near the sink. Yes. I stacked all of the plates in a few bags and tied them. I heard Jax make a big laugh and looked out the glass door. Thor still had this complexed worried look on his face while he was talking to Rocket. I just hope that he can trust Bucky soon. I would just hate it if they didn't get along. I sighed and started to head for Sam's front door to leave his house.

I started to walk faster once I wasn't in front of his house anymore. It's not like walking quicker would have made a deference since I was late. I noticed the extra car in the drive way. Cute BMW. I turned the door knob and saw Bucky sitting on the sofa next to an elderly white man with big glasses on. I hope he wasn't waiting for too long. I lost track of time at the party.

"Baby," Bucky said once I stepped inside the house.

"Sorry I was putting more food out and Thor was helping and we got to talking."

I looked at the man sitting on the sofa next to him and said hi.

"This is Mr. Hoffman," Bucky said.

"Hi nice to meet you. Sorry I'm late."

"Nice to meet you too… and it's no problem. I know today is a busy day for you guys."

I had to try my best to control my energy. I was so excited to pick out my engagement ring. I noticed that I was humming a song and stopped as reached the sofa. I sat down next to Bucky and placed the bag of food on the coffee table. Bucky smiled at me and I wanted to remember that expression for the rest of my life. He hugged my side and wove his fingers into mine. I was so happy and filled with anticipation. Bucky kissed the top of my head. I looked down and noticed a box with a ribbon on it. "What's in the booooxxx?" I whispered. Bucky laugh. I was wondering if he got the movie reference otherwise I just looked plain stupid.

"I saw that Brad Pitt movie."

"Oh ok," I giggled.

Mr. Hoffman smiled at both of us. The ring in front of Bucky looked so pretty and exactly like the picture that I fell in love with.

"So lets' get to choosing your size. Let me see your left hand dear," Mr. Hoffman said. I was so excited as I extended my arm towards him. I even noticed that my fingers were slightly trembling. He placed a ring sizer on my finger to measure it. "Ahh… you're a size 5. Here is the ring in her size." Bucky took the ring from his hand and examined it.

"This is the one that you liked the best right?" Bucky asked.

"Yes. This is the one that I love," I said with my voice quivering.

I couldn't believe that all of this was happening.

"Is that your final answer?" Mr. Hoffman asked.

"Yes… Yes it's my final answer."

"Well my work is done here. Congratulations you two make a lovely couple."

Wow that was quick. "Thank you Mr. Hoffman," Bucky said as they both stood up and shook hands. I was in kind of in a daze just due to the fact that Bucky had my engagement ring in his hand. I stood up and shook Mr. Hoffman's hand and thanked him for coming. My eyes were tearing up as I understood the importance of this moment. Bucky just bought me an engagement ring and that he was going to be my husband one day. Mr. Hoffman collected the other rings and placed them in a brief case. Bucky walked him to the door while I stood in a daze thinking of the fact that I was going to be his wife. I had all night to think about it. It was still a lot to digest. Bucky closed the door and spun on one foot to face me.

"Wow," I breathed. "You bought a ring."

"Yes I did Mam," he said then started walking towards me.

There was a part of me that wanted him to put the ring on my finger right now. The other part wanted him to do it in Wakanda at the lake or anywhere there that was special to him. I think that his hut would be more meaningful and romantic than this living room or any fancy restaurant. I fell in love with him by a lake so accepting his ring by one would just seem more poetic. Shit at Pepper's lake would be perfect as well. I wish that he could just read my mind.

"Bucky," I breathed.

"Yes Baby?"

"Wakanda."

"Forever?"

I gently smiled. Of course I wanted the ring now yet I just wanted him to give it to me somewhere special. Then I started to think that it wouldn't even matter that much where he gave it to me. It could be in a dirty gas station bathroom and I would still be just as happy.

"Why did you say Wakanda?" he asked.

"Oh… Um… I was just thinking about a perfect place for you to…"

"Propose again?"

"Yes."

"Well you're technically already my fiancé because you already said yes."

"I know."

"I can't wait to put this on your pretty little finger."

Tears automatically filled my eyes. Bucky pulled me into his body and held me in his arms. "My sweet Sarah," he breathed in my ear. I softly gasped and shivered in his hold. He placed his hands on the sides of my face and gazed into my eyes. Oh my God I can't get over how beautiful is steel blue eyes are. "Sarah... I want to give you my last name." (Kiss) "I want to give you children." (Kiss) "I want to give you your dreams." Bucky kissed me again. This time it was deeper and I murmured in his mouth. I was so happy that we found each other. It was a crazy journey just for us to be here. Last name... Children… Dreams. These are all things that I never thought to be possible with him… or anyone in my near future due to my fears. I wanted to be his wife now. Like fly to Vegas now and deal with the upset people later now. "Bucky," I breathed. I looked up into his eyes searching for some type of answer to my frantic emotions. "If you truly… want me to give you the ring in a few days when we're in Wakanda… I will happily oblige," he said with a gentle smile. I was officially his fiancé anyway because I said yes. It really doesn't matter what setting we were in. I just romanticized about the lake because I know how much it meant to him and how tranquil and beautiful that would be. I want him to give me the ring now. Oh my God this is crazy… what do you want? "Sweetheart?" he said softly. "What's on your mind? Tell me your thoughts." Wow is that even possible to make any sense right now.

"I… I just dreamed of you… giving me the ring in Wakanda at your lake where you lived. It just seemed appropriate. It's where you gained peace of mind… and well… I fell in love with you near a lake."

"Oh… Ok." Bucky gently kissed me. "Still you are my fiancé whether this ring is on your finger now or in a few days."

"I know," I breathed.

I smiled and he wiped a tear from my face. I wanted to blurt out that I wanted to be his wife now and go to Vegas. We could go to sleep tonight as husband and wife. I also want Sam to walk me down the aisle… so it's just best to chill and breathe.

"] love you so much Sarah."

"I love you too."

I stood on my toes to kiss him and he lifted me up in his arms. If I couldn't make the move to be his wife before the night was over I could at least add another entry for making a baby since I'm ovulating now.

"Hey… let's work on making a baby before we go back to the cook out," I said softly.

"You have no disagreement with me on that one." Bucky's eyes lit up. "Hey, the bedroom furniture is here. We can christen it."

"Ow that sounds fun."

Bucky started to carry me to the steps.

"Hey wait… I brought you some food from the cook out of what I made since Quill and Drax were trying to eat everything."

"Wow thanks. Those guys eat like crazy. I'll put it in the fridge."

"Yeah… I think they are doing another bet today.'

"Yeah, the competition between those two are just hilarious."

Bucky walked over to the coffee table and bent down to reach for the bags of food still holding me with one arm.

"Wow this smells amazing."

"Thank you. Hey l want to cook you dinner tomorrow night ok."

"Ok thanks."

"I want to cook for you all the time really," I said almost inaudibly.

"Aww… that's sweet."

Bucky started walking to the kitchen. I wondered if he grew up fantasizing about a wife or what type of wife he would have. Times are definitely different now than the 40's.

"So you wanna cook for me all the time when we get back from Wakanda?" he asked with one eye brow slightly lifted.

"I do. I also want to teach you how to cook a few things."

"Well I'm willing to learn anything you are willing to teach."

Bucky put the food in the fridge then looked around the kitchen and gently smirked.

"What was that look for?" I asked.

"Oh… I was just thinking about that old saying barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen."

"Oh."

"I had the same thought in here earlier when we were making the macaroni."

"You did did you."

"Yes I did," he said then chuckled.

Bucky walked out of the kitchen and headed for the stairs. He held me so effortlessly in his arms like I was a tiny teddy bear. I got a kick out of him carrying me.

"Hey you ever see those cave man movies and how they carry their wives?" I asked.

"Oh like this?"

Bucky swung me and gently placed me over his shoulder. "I was just asking," I said laughing. Bucky gently slapped me on my ass. I guess he didn't want to take any chances and smack me harder. Bucky pulled me back in his arms this time cradling me like a child. His face was so close to mine that I couldn't resist but to gently bite his bottom lip.

"Mmm," he said as he lifted one eyebrow.

"You taste so good Mr. Barnes."

"So do you. I'm in the mood for dessert... and not what you brought from the party."

Bucky started to walk up the stairs and kissed my neck. I moaned softly because his kisses felt so amazing.

When we got to the bedroom he placed me on my feet at the door. My eyes widened. Everything looked so nice.

"Wow I love it. And that bed looks pretty darn comfortable too."

"You want to try it out… naked?"

I giggled.

"You know it's best to try it out how you will be in it mostly," Bucky said trying to sound serious.

"Hmm… I agree with your logic Branes. Naked it is," I said matching his tone.

Bucky started to undress me then flung me on the bed. I laughed as I bounced. He quickly got undress and laid on top of me. He started hungrily kissing and gently biting me. I was still sore yet I still wanted him inside me. Bucky slid his hand in between my legs and started to finger fuck me with three fingers. I loudly moaned because it felt so amazing.

"Damn you're so fucking wet," he breathed.

"Ooh… Ooh… Yes... Bucky."

I ran my fingers through his hair as I remembered the dream that I had on the way up to New York. It was a quick dream of something that seemed unrealistic for me to have... Bucky naked in my arms. Who would have thought that we would be here? Bucky gently kissed and bit my neck. I loved how his beard felt on my skin. I placed my hands at the side of him and he let me get on top. He ran his hands up and down my back massaging me. It felt so good. I sat up and raised my hands over my head playing with my hair with a seductive look on my face. Bucky reached up and started caressing my breast. I closed my eyes to enjoy the sensation. I bit my bottom lip and sighed. I opened my eyes and grabbed his hand and brought his fingers to my mouth. He extended his index finger and slowly put it inside my mouth. I grinded myself on his stomach and noticed that his nose flared. Bucky took his metal hand and placed his dick near my pussy. I lifted myself by my thighs so that he could place his head at my entrance. This was the first time that I was in control to fuck him. I wanted this to feel amazing to him. I took my time going up and down so that he could work his way deeper inside me.

"Mmm... Ooh," I moaned as he went deeper.

"Oh my God."

I started getting my rhythm and taking the pain of him stretching me. It was a pleasurable kinky pain. I kept my eyes on his face. I wanted to close them due to how good his dick felt inside me. His face was just too sexy to miss any expressions.

"Oh Sarah… Ooh… Oh... Yes. Oh Fuck."

"Yeah… Mmm… Yeah... Oww. Ouch. Oh God. Oww... Shit."

I wasn't going to let the pain take over the pleasure. I kept my focus on his face as I bounced up and down on him moving my hips in a circular motion. I was concentrating on every move my hips made and using my muscles to squeeze him tighter. I was about to come at any moment. I knew that I wouldn't have any strength in my thighs after I came. I wanted us to come together.

"I'm yours… Bucky I'm yours."

"Yeah."

"Yes… Oh God… Oh God you feel so good. Ooh Ooh Ooh I'm gonna come... Bucky!"

"Baby."

"James!"

"Oh Shit. Ahhhh!"

Once I started to come I shut my eyes tightly as I yelled out his name. "James!" I collapsed my body on to his chest gasping to catch my breath. I started feeling dizzy so I wrapped my arms around his neck to try to ground myself. I really wanted to see his face when he came yet I couldn't keep my eyes open. I guess I'll try to see his expression another time. Bucky started running his fingers through my hair. I looked up at him and smiled.

"Wow Baby… that felt so good," he breathed.

"Yeah," I panted.

"I came as soon as you called me James. Damn."

"You… like… when I call you James," I said out of breath.

"Yes. And oh my God… it felt like you were squeezing your pussy on my dick before you came down on it. That shit felt amazing."

"Mmm… yes it did." You can thank years of kegel exercises for that.

I pushed myself off of his body and flopped onto my side of the bed. I felt too weak to accomplish anything else today. I just wanted to go to sleep. I felt like Bucky's dick had drained me of all of my energy.

"Oh my God… I feel like I could be in a coma sleep at any moment," I said still out of breath.

"You can't… we have to get back to the party."

"Then why did you do that to me?"

"I… I didn't do anything to you," he said innocently. "You were fucking me remember."

I looked at him like he was the guilty one then picked up a pillow and playfully smacked him in the head with it.

"Aw come on."

"Hey you could have moved speedy. You wanted to get bopped."

"You so easily forget that I can pin you down and tickle you anytime that I want darling."

"But we have to get back to the party… remember."

"Ha."

Oh my God I hope he doesn't plan on tickling me again.

"Bucky… we have to get showered and dressed."

"Hmm ok. You get out of it this time."

Bucky stretched his arms and made a tiny grunt noise. I was in too much pain to even think about stretching. My thighs were killing me and now my cervix hurts again like it did earlier. "Making a baby is so much hard work," Bucky said jokingly. Well maybe it is for him with the level of concentration that he needs to not injure me.

"Hard work huh?" I said chuckling.

"Yes… constant sex all night and day. I feel like I need to join a union or something. You're working me to death," he said then laughed.

"Well I'm sorry that you feel over worked," I said with a wide grin on my face.

"Oh… but it's worth it."

"Yes it is."

Bucky rolled on top of me and deeply kissed me. I wanted to stay in bed for at least an hour yet I knew that we had to get back to the party. I sighed out of exhaustion. I was so tired now and had zero energy. I closed my eyes trying to get a few moments of rest or shall I say recovery rest. I felt Bucky's lips on my forehead and opened my eyes. "You look so beautiful," he breathed. I gently smiled at him. He looked so handsome and I loved the way his eyes studied my face when he's gazing at me.

"Wow," I breathed.

"Wow what?"

"I'm not dreaming."

"No… I'm pretty sure that you're awake Dear."

"What if this… is a really vivid as hell dream?"

"Well… if it is… I'm glad that I'm a part of it."

"I'm glad that you are too. I love you James Barnes."

"I love you back Sarah Barnes… or will it be Sarah Wilson Barnes?"

"Oh I didn't even think of that… having a hyphenated last name."

"I noticed that in the last decades woman are still keeping their maiden name and adding their husbands. That really wasn't a thing in my day."

"I don't think that I want a hyphenated name."

"Oh ok."

Bucky kissed my forehead and I sighed. I wanted to stay in bed and just go to sleep. I felt so relaxed and content. I snuggled into his body and closed my eyes.

"I just want to rest for a few moments. You made me feel too relaxed."

"Is that a bad thing?"

"Yes and no. I want to just sleep but we should get back to the party."

"Well you do look like someone drugged you."

"Yes and that someone is you Barnes."

"Wait a minute… don't blame me," Bucky laughed. "You were the one that said let's go work on making a baby."

"Yeah so I guess this is on me then," I said weakly laughing.

"Well just rest your eyes for a few minutes. I'll wake you up in around… thirty minutes."
"Ok."

I knew that I wanted more than thirty minutes to rest or fall asleep. People are probably wondering why we both left the party. Steve knew that Bucky was buying my ring today so he probably has a good idea of what we did after. I actually managed to fall asleep. Bucky woke me up kissing and slowly licking the back of my neck.

"Mmm… Hey," I breathed.

"Sarah we should get dressed now and go back to the party."

"I know I know. I just feel so drained."

"Well a cool shower would definitely help wake you up."

"Yeah… maybe?"

I slowly sat up and Bucky walked around to my side of the bed. He extended his hand out to me for me to take. I felt so gushy walking to the bathroom. My inner thighs were sticky with his come. I'm pretty sure that we successfully made a baby in the last few days. I'll find out if I miss my period. My thighs were so sore but I didn't mention it. When we stepped in the shower I noticed a large white shower cap on a hook. Bucky reached for it and handed it to me.

"Hey I ordered this for you."

"Oh Wow… thank you."

"You're welcome."

Wow that was thoughtful. I did have one already in my suite case. I just didn't wear it for our first shower because it wouldn't have looked so sexy.

Our shower wasn't too long. I washed his back and he washed mine. I kept on thinking about the first time that I was in his shower when he had me lifted pinned up against the wall eating me out. Of course I wanted him to do the same yet I knew we had to get back to the cookout. When we got out of the shower I checked my phone and saw that Erica had text me that she and my cousin were here. I quickly text her back that I will be back at Sam's shortly.

"Hey my girlfriend Erica and my cousin Aaron are at Sam's now."

"Cool… I can't wait to meet them."

"Erica knows that Parker is Spiderman. She's cool and has met most of the Avengers years ago. She's good with secrets and won't tell anyone else. On the other hand… my cousin Aaron doesn't know that he's Spiderman... and we have to keep it that way so the kid can have his privacy. Steve told me that only a few people know who he is like his aunt, Happy, Fury, a few Shield agents, his girlfriend, and best friend Ned."

"No problem. Steve told me basically the same thing. I won't bring up anything that will relate to him being Spiderman."

"Ok."

"Hey… when did you tell Erica that you knew who Parker was?"

"Oh… the night of the funeral. I couldn't sleep so I text her. Plus I was writing in my diary."

"Oh… you keep a diary."

"Yes."

"Interesting… am I in it?"

"Well what do you think," I said smirking.

"I think that the odds are good that I'm included in your diary," he said then smiled.

Wow he looked so adorable smiling. I walked over to him and gently kissed his lips. I knew that it was best for me to not go any farther or we would never get back to the party.

Bucky and I managed to get dressed without being over each other. We had later tonight to so whatever we wanted. Plus, I didn't have to get up early so we could stay in the bed and sleep late. I figured I would put on the same clothes that I wore earlier so it wouldn't be that noticeable that we left to get our freak on… and other things. Bucky got dressed in the same clothes too. We went down stairs and I was starting to get hungry. It dawned on me that I really didn't eat anything at the cook out because I was really busy. I only tasted the food while I was cooking. Plus I was also occupied in making sure that everyone had what they needed.

"Hey are you hungry?" I asked. "I'm not sure what will be left there by now."

"Um yeah… I could eat."

I internally chuckled due to him saying that he could eat.

"Wow… Sarah I just realized that I didn't eat anything today."

"Why not?"

"I guess I forgot. I was busy with the movers with the furniture and getting the jeweler to get here."

"Oh well let me feed my man then."

He chuckled and followed me to the kitchen. I took out the food that I brought him. I was anticipating his reaction since it was the first time that he ate anything that I made. Bucky took a seat at the stool near the kitchen island. I put more food on Bucky's plate than mine. Who knows what's left at Sam's by now. I didn't want Bucky feeling hungry. I placed the food in the microwave and got two napkins and a forks and knives from the draw. I'm not sure where everything is yet in the kitchen but I remember where the silverware and glasses were from when he heated up my food yesterday.

"You ate today right?" he asked.

"Umm… Not really. I just tasted the food while I was cooking. I didn't taste my ribs though. But everyone who had them at the party said that they loved them… even more than Sam's."

"Oh wow... how did Sam take that," he laughed.

"As you would expect. Huffing like a toddler about to have a tantrum."

"Yes that's how I would imagine him hearing that news."

I walked over to where Bucky was sitting and stood in front of him. He wrapped his arms around my waist and smiled.

"Oh, Fury even said that I should have a restaurant."

"See… a lot of people notice your talents. Baby if you want one I could make that happen for you. I want to make all of your dreams come true."

"Aww Bucky… you've already made my biggest dream come true… just being with you."

Bucky pulled me closer to him and kissed me. I loved the way his kisses felt. Even the simplest kiss feels amazing. My entire body tingles due to his lips. I started to get lost in his arms as he gripped my ass in his hands. I can't wait until tonight so that I can make love to him again. "Mmm... I moaned." I started to grip his hair and he gripped my ass harder. He was making me wish that it was later so we could do anything that we wanted to do. Bucky started to kiss and bite my neck. "Oh… Bucky," I breathed. The microwave started beeping because the food was done. Bucky continued to kiss and suck on my neck

"Wow Baby… seems like you're hungry for more than food."

"I am," he answered and continued to kiss my neck.

I tried to get myself together to push away from his body. It was hard because I wanted him to keep going. I leaned away from him and he pulled me back into him and kissed my mouth. Oh my God we are never going to make it back to this party if we keep this up.

"Baby," I breathed.

"Yes."

"Your food is going to get cold."

"And I can warm it back up later."

I giggled and the microwave started beeping again.

"Trust me… I wish that we could just christen every room in this house. And we will. Just not now. You gotta eat and we should get back to the party."

Bucky made a deep sigh then smirked at me. He looked like I had just put him on punishment. Aww he looked so adorable. I promise that I will make it up to him. I leaned into his body and licked the rim of his ear. "I'll make it up to you when we get back. I'll let you feed me… this." I gently grabbed his dick and felt it throb.

"Well… save your appetite… because that's a lot."

"Yes it is."

The microwaved started beeping again. I leaned back from him and he didn't pull me back into his body. I smiled and started to walk to the microwave to get the food. I reached for the oven mitten that was under the cabinets. It sort of reminded me of mine with the grapes and wine bottles on it. I took out the plates and placed them on the island.

"Oh that smells so good," he said with a smile.

"Thanks it taste good too."

My eyes stayed on him waiting for him to take his first bite. I wanted to see his face. He took a bite of his ribs and eyes light up.

"Oh my God Baby… this is so good."

"Thank you."

I waited for him to taste the other food and he told me that he loved everything. Now I can eat. I didn't even realize just how hungry I was.

We talked about going to Wakanda. I couldn't believe that it was only a few days away. Bucky slide me his phone and asked me to order what I thought I needed to cook dinner tomorrow. I was happy to see that his background picture was the picture that Shuri took of us at the Stark's cabin.

"Cute pic," I said.

"I know."

I ordered a few things for dinner and the next few days. I decided to add a few First Response pregnancy test so that I could take them with me to Wakanda. Bucky's phone got a text from Shuri. I couldn't help but read it because I was looking at his screen when it came through and it started with my name.

'Sarah shut it down with Furry. She won't let anyone say anything negative about you even if it's a joke. I love her even more now. '

I wonder who told her… maybe Sam did? No one knows what I actually said to him.

"Um… Bucky. You got a text."

"Oh ok."

My expression must have shown that I wasn't that happy about showing him his phone. I didn't know that this would be brought up again.

"What is it?' he asked.

"Well… I had to talk to Fury about something."

I slid Bucky his phone. He had a confused look on his face then looked down at his phone to read his text.

"What… What happened?"

"Just a stupid joke I didn't appreciate. So I took Fury to the side of the house to talk to him. Everything is cool. Nothing to worry about."

"Oh wow... well what was the joke?"

"Ahhh…"

"You can tell me. I won't do anything to him."

I really didn't want there to be a riff between Fury and Bucky. He did apologize and admitted that he shouldn't have said that after I explained why.

"Well… a few of us were around the food and people were talking about us being a couple. Fury said something like you're a good man. Then made a comment that you probably tried to kill half of the people there. Trying to say it like a joke. I didn't find it funny at all and everyone was quite for a few seconds. He saw my expression along with others and apologized. I told him that it was in poor taste. Then I asked if I could speak to him in private. I just didn't want him saying anything insensitive around you… or to make anything that happened to you over the past years a joke."

"Oh wow… what did you say to him?"

"I don't remember word for word. I just told him that it was in poor taste and to be more aware of what he says. I wanted him to understand what you've went through and how traumatizing that was and that it was nothing to joke about. I… kinda let one curse word slip out. I was trying my best not to curse him out. I mean he's older than what my father would have been."

"Wow…. My little Baby is a big ass tiger."

I chuckled under my breath. "No tiger. Just little ole me." Oh my God I just remembered that I let it slip out to Fury that I was engaged.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Oh… Umm… while telling him off or talking to him... I kinda said something like… I'm protective over the man that I'm marring."

"Wow you said that."

"Yeah. He also figured out by my expression that we were engaged when I was trying to tell him that I meant boyfriend." I sighed. "He said that he won't tell anyone and knows that Sam is just trying to deal with us dating now."

"Oh."

"Fury also said that by looking at Steve, Shuri, and T'Challa… that he knows that they know. He can be very perceptive."

"Well… he is the director of Shield."

"Yeah. Well he did apologize to me and said that he won't make any jokes like that again about you. He even apologized right after he said the joke to the people that were around. Only the people at the food table heard it."

"Oh who was around?"

"Umm… Sam, Steve, T'Challa, Scott… maybe Parker because he walked up and said something to break the tension."

Bucky stood up from his stool and walked around to me. I looked up at him once he was near me. He gently placed his hand on my cheek.

"Wow… I just love you," he breathed.

"I love you too."

"You weren't intimidated by him at all setting him straight."

"No… it didn't even cross my mind. Sam had an 'oh no' look on his face when I asked to speak to him in private. I'm not an Avenger and Fury is not my boss. Even if he was I would have said something. I was just telling myself over and over to try to be my best to be respectable and make my point."

Bucky leaned down and kissed me.

"You're gonna be a great mother… you know that."

"I'm going to try my best."

Bucky motioned for me to stand up. Once I did he started groping and caressing my body. He unzipped his pants and pulled them down to his thigh along with his drawls. Oh my. "Turn around," he breathed. I turned and faced the kitchen island and he unzipped my jeans and pulled them down with my panties in one motion. "Ooh," I moaned. Bucky's metal hand held the side of my hip as he reached down with his other hand and softly swirled his fingers on my clit. Once his hand left me I knew to expect something much more bigger. I gasped as he pushed himself inside me. "Oww," I breathed. I leaned my head back and he softly placed his hand on my neck and kissed me. I murmured inside his mouth as his stroke got deeper.

"Fuck you feel so good," he moaned.

"Oh… Mmm… Bucky."

I wanted to yell out for him to fuck me. I have to think twice now on things like that because it might get him too excited and he might lose whatever control he has now on not fucking me too hard and deep. Sore or bruised body were my choices if I yelled out please fuck me. "Ooh… Oooh… Mmm…. Ja… James," I moaned out. I could definitely sense a change in his motion when he heard his first name.

"Oh Shit," he groaned.

"Yes… Yes… Baby. Oh my God… Bucky."

I balled my hands in a fist as he fucked me faster. I was trying my best not to scream. I'm pretty sure the houses right next to us were empty because everyone was at Sam's house. Bucky moved at a different angle and hit a nerve that made my knees buckle. I almost hit my chin on the counter. I didn't care. I just wanted to feel him inside me.

"Ooh… Oh my God. Yes… Yes… Baby."

"Oh fuck."

"Right there... right there. Oh… Oh… Bucky!"

"Right here baby?" he breathed.

"Yes… Oh my God yes. Oh… Oh I'm gonna come. Jaaames!"

"Yes Baby... come… come for me."

I started to come and Bucky pushed himself a bit deeper. It hurt but I was coming so the pleasure took over the pain. "Oh shit," he groaned. "Sarah." I felt his come shoot deep inside me. "Yes," I moaned as my legs trembled beneath me.

"Wow… Oh my God… that was amazing," I said out of breath.

"Oh... Whew… yes it was."

Bucky and I panted for a while as I clung to his body for support. After a while we washed up in his bathroom down stairs. I realized that this bathroom had to be included to rooms to conquer and christen with sex. Just not today. We walked out the bathroom and I was ready to sit down and relax on the sofa for a few minutes. Bucky's eyes widened like a light bulb just went off in his head.

"Oh I have something to give you."

"Oh really?"

Bucky walked over to the coffee table and picked up the box with the ribbon on it.

"It's the flower that I gave you. They already put it in a mold for you. It's the heart that you chose on line last night."

"Oh Wow."

"I was told that they did some special thing to dry it out faster so it wouldn't change color that much. It's still in the mold. It needs a day or so to get fully hard."

"Fully hard huh?"

Bucky chuckled under his breath and opened the box to show me.

"Aww I love it. It looks so pretty."

"It is. I really love your idea to do this. So did Happy, Parker, and his Aunt May."

I was really glad that someone was able to do this for us while I was busy today.

"So Happy told May and Parker?"

"Oh I hope that you don't mind. It was such a beautiful idea."

"No I don't mind."

"Yeah… Parker loved the idea too. He plans on getting MJ a flower charm."

"Oh that's sweet. I really like her… she's so nice."

"Yeah she really is."

Bucky looked inside the box and had a surprised look in his face.

"Well look at this… it looks like something else is in the box."

Bucky pulled out another box and my eyes widened. What was it? He handed me the box to open it. I silently squealed as I opened the box. It was a sapphire heart necklace.

"Oh my God," I gasped. "It's so pretty… thank you."

"You're welcome Baby.

I jumped in his arms to hug him and he supported my weight with one hand under my butt.

"I saw that you were a bit torn from a princess cut and a heart cut so I got you a heart to wear around your neck. Just think of it as my heart always being close to you."

"Aww Bucky."

I kissed his lips as tears filled my eyes. Then he let my body slowly slide down his. I have to admit that feeling his hard body against mine just made me want to make love to him even more. He's making it so difficult for me to want to go back to the party. Bucky asked me to turn around in the sexiest voice. I slightly shivered. I moved my hair aside and he gently kissed the back of my neck using his tongue. It made me instantly feel weaker. Bucky gently placed the necklace on me and I looked down at it and lifted it to closer to my face to see it. It was perfect.

More tears started to form in my eyes as it hit me even harder that I was in love with James Buchanan Branes and he loved me back. Oh my God I'm going to be his wife. It's literally like my mind plays tricks on me and has me not grasp the fact that I fell in love and said yes. Then Boom… the realization hits me.

Maybe because it feels like a fairytale… even though I know couples that are still happy and fell in love quickly. I'm literally following the same path as my cousin since she got engaged only a few days after meeting her husband. I honestly never thought that this would happen to me. It's also terrifying for me because I love him so much and want us to work out. I want him to be my forever.

Bucky wrapped me in his arms from behind me and kissed the top of my head. He started swaying me back and forth.

"Do you like it?" he asked.

"No… love it," I said with my voice breaking. "And I love you James."

"Aww Baby," he breathed.

Bucky held me in his arms and started to slow dance as he sang in my ear. Yup he doesn't want me to get back to this party. He has to know what this is doing to me. After a few minutes of us dancing and getting lost into each other Bucky gently bit my neck. I giggled. "Hey we should get back now," he said. "Plus I want to show you the rest of my dance moves to rap music. I'm going to blow your mind." I chuckled then kissed his chin.

"It will definitely do something," I said grinning.

"Aww come on… I'm not that bad."

"No you're not. Trust me… you'll be dancing better once I teach you more."

"Cool," he laughed. "I'm ok with constructive criticism."

Bucky picked up his phone and put on a song. He started doing a dance that Shuri showed him. He looked so cute dancing. I wondered if he really felt comfortable enough to dance to R&B and Rap once we got back to the party. I didn't want him to feel pressured because that's one of my favorite dance forms. I started to dance along with him and it looked like he improved since last night. Wow… ok Barnes.

"Looking good," I complemented.

"Thanks Sarah."

It looked like he improved since last night. I'm a bit impressed.

After the song was finished we agreed to get back to the party. We were actually gone for a few hours now. The time really flew by.

"They probably think that were not coming back," Bucky said.

"Well… I know that we had a damn good excuse to be by ourselves," I said as I reached up to hug him

"Yes we did," he said softly near my ear.

"Bucky you should take your jacket just in case people are still outside. I left my hoddie there."

"Sounding like a mother already."

I playfully rolled my eyes at him and he laughed then walked to the closet to get his jacket. When we got outside I kind of wished that I had my hoddie with me. Bucky noticed that I looked cold and took off his jacked and placed it around my shoulders.

"Thank you."

"Welcome. I can't have my favorite girl out here cold."

The air still smelled like food was cooking on the grill. It sounded like people were still outside as we got closer to Sam's house.

"You know someone is going to ask us what took us so long to get back," I said.

"Someone or Sam."

"Basically Sam," I said laughing. "Maybe my girlfriend Erica and my cousin?"

"Well I did give you a necklace. You took a nap because you were up all night shopping for clothes for our trip… all those things are true," he said laughing.

"Also christening your new bedroom furniture and kitchen."

"Yes… we definitely did that."

I chuckled.

"So do we look guilty like we just got done fucking and picking out engagement rings?" I asked.

Bucky stopped walking and looked me up and down like he was inspecting me.

"Well… you look sleepy and happy at the same time. So… Err… Ahhh… maybe?" he said laughing.

"Well great."

"Don't worry about it," he said as he hugged my side.

"Even Thor made a comment about me leaving the party."

"What do you mean?"

"He saw that you were texting me and I told him that I had to go back to your house. He said something like what we can't keep our hands off each other."

"Oh… Well we can't really."

"I know," I said laughing.

We reached Sam's house and we went inside so that I could get my hoddie from the closet. I handed Bucky his jacket and he put it on. We could distinctly hear Drax and Thor laughing. Once we reached the patio door a lot of people looked in our direction. I felt like a spot light was placed on the both of us. Hmm… this is not awkward at all. Bucky slid the door open and we walked out onto the deck. I glanced at Thor because his expression was all of a sudden not so happy. Wow… he really has an issue with us being together. "Oh the love birds finally… decided… to join us again," Fury said. Oh great this is going to be interesting.

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