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After a twenty minute drive from the bar Bucky turned onto a quiet road that led to a resort with log cabins. He pulled up in front of the office and checked them in, coming back out within a couple of minutes. After a few more minutes driving he stopped in front of a cabin that was furthest away from everything. It's roof was covered in snow but the lights that were on in the window gave it a glow that made Julia smile. After helping her out of the truck Bucky grabbed their bags and followed her up the steps, pulling out the pass card and opening the door. He slid the bags in then picked her effortlessly up in his arms and carried her inside. The large bed was positioned across from a large fireplace that was already alight. He set her down on the edge of the bed and closed the door, then pulled the curtains closed on the windows. Julia took her coat off and Bucky took it from her, hanging it up in the closet. She stood up and gazed at him.
"It's beautiful," she whispered. "How did you find out about this place?"
"Greg told me," he replied. "It's where he and his wife stayed on their wedding night."
She walked to the bathroom and saw the biggest claw foot bathtub she had ever seen. Bucky stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her on her neck.
"We have some chocolate covered strawberries," he stated, "and some cheeses and other things to nibble on. You have a choice of champagne or wine ..."
Julia turned around suddenly and kissed him, hard. He pulled her close and ran his hands down her back. For several minutes they kissed and held each other until she pulled back and looked at him with bright eyes. She took her earrings off and put them on the night table. Then she turned her back to him so he could unzip her dress. He pulled the zipper down and gently brushed his fingers down her back before undoing his tie and taking his jacket off. Julia faced him and started to pull the dress off her shoulders before Bucky stopped her.
"Let me do it," he said softly, turning her so her back was to him. "Stand in front of the mirror."
He bent his head down to her neck and gently kissed it then slowly pulled her dress off her shoulders. Instead of letting it drop he held it so she could step out of it then he draped it on the chair and held her from behind while nuzzling her neck and shoulders. Her breathing changed and she rested her head on his chest as he caressed her chest and abdomen. He made eye contact with her and watched her face in the mirror as he pressed his hips into her from behind. A sigh escaped her lips and with one hand Bucky undid his dress shirt pulling it out of his pants and pressing his chest against her back.
"You're so beautiful," he whispered as he began kissing her neck again. "I see you in my arms in this reflection and I still can't really believe you're mine. Look at you ... you're perfect."
"Bucky," she breathed his name softly. "You're the one who's perfect. My handsome man with a body like a Greek god. That first kiss awakened me and when we made love the next night I couldn't believe you desired me."
"My beautiful girl." He turned her around, clasping her close.
She ran her arms around his waist, feeling the heat radiating from his skin. Bucky removed her bra, tossing it on the chair before he laid her on the bed. He took his shirt off then laid next to her, gently caressing and nuzzling her breasts. Running his hands over her hips he looked at the lacy panties she was wearing and palmed the heel of his hand over her crotch, feeling the wetness of her come through. Her stockings were still on and he suddenly wanted to be in her, filling her up while she still wore them. He undid his pants, pulling them and his briefs down, then kicking them to the bottom of the bed. Kneeling between her legs he tugged her panties off then ran his hands up her legs. She looked questioningly at him.
"What is it?" he asked.
Julia had a slight intake of breath. "I want you to restrain my wrists," she replied. "I've wanted you to try it for a while."
"Why now, on our wedding night?" he asked gently.
She opened her mouth to say something then closed it again and looked away, as if she was ashamed.
He nodded and took a deep breath then pulled his belt out of his pants and looped it in on itself. "I'll tighten this around your wrists and tie it to the headboard," he replied. "Then I'll make you come and loosen it. If it's too much you say stop and I'll stop because you're in control."
For a moment he thought she would change her mind and say no. He was ready to respond by being extra gentle with her. He was a little surprised when she whispered yes. Gently he kissed her, caressing her face and neck.
"Thank you for trusting me," he whispered.
He inserted her hands inside the loops of the belt and tightened it just enough to make it feel like she was restrained. Then he looped the excess portion of the belt around the headboard and tied it off. Bending over her face he kissed her again, gently thrusting his tongue into her mouth. He ran his lips over her neck focussing on the erogenous part under her ear, feeling her respond with a slight whimper.
"Are you okay?" he asked. "I can stop if you want."
"It's nice," she whispered.
He smoothed his hands over her abdomen then touched her stockings.
"I was going to enter you while you were still wearing these," he said softly, "but now I want to take them off you."
He unhooked one stocking and bent her leg, unrolling it off while he kissed her leg from her thigh to her foot. When he got to her foot he massaged it gently and kissed it. He repeated the process with the other leg and could see her visibly relax as he massaged her second foot. He unhooked her garter belt and pulled it off of her. She was fully nude except for her pearl necklace. Leaning over again he kissed her a little more forcefully.
"You okay still?" he asked. "You're so beautiful with just your pearls on, my Julia."
"Yes," she whispered then she ran her tongue over her teeth and Bucky felt his body respond. "What now?"
"This," he replied, lowering his mouth to go down on her. Julia raised her pelvis towards as she felt the pleasurable sensations of his lips and tongue. Just before she thought she would come he stopped and fondled himself, gazing at her intently.
"I'm going to make myself hard," he said to her. "If you've had enough tell me now. If you want to come then tell me to go on."
"I want to come," said Julia in a firm voice. "Fuck me."
Bucky laid on her then entered her slowly, letting her get used to his size. Settling himself on his elbows over her he kissed her forcefully, thrusting his tongue deeply into her mouth as she returned the gesture. He gazed at her face and took in her eyes, with her large luminous pupils. Reaching up he loosened the belt and pulled one hand out, kissing the palm and wrist. She looked confused then slid the other hand out, waiting for him to kiss it as well.
"I'm not him," he said. "I want to feel your hands on me as we come together on our wedding night. If we never do that again I don't care. I just wanted you to know that you can trust me, always."
He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her again, sensuously, as he thrust himself deeply into her. When he felt her arms around him and her hands extending down his back he began thrusting harder. Burying his face in her neck he mouthed her skin, while using his flesh hand to caress her breasts. She buried her face in his neck and he became aware she was crying.
"Baby, please don't cry," he whispered. "This isn't something to be upset about."
She nodded and gulped a few breaths of air. Then she stroked his face and wrapped her arms around him again. "I was crying because I love you so much," she replied. "I began to doubt that I was enough for you. Mason ..." Bucky looked sternly at her. "...he always said a man's animal nature should be front and centre during sex. I guess I let my self talk get the better of me."
"Sweetheart, he was an idiot," stated Bucky. "He used his influence on you to satisfy his darkest desires. My biggest desire in bed is to please you because that pleases me."
As if to emphasize his point Bucky thrust into her again bringing a low moan out of Julia's throat. Bucky buried his face in her throat lightly running his teeth along it then giving wet, open mouthed kisses along the same path before pressing his soft lips on hers. He ground himself into her pubic area. He must have found the exact spot that she needed to put her close to coming because she began to gasp and arch her back.
"Let yourself go," he whispered. "You can be as loud as you want."
Suddenly she grasped his arms tightly as she reached her apex. She didn't scream but she did cry out loud several times as the pool of heat exploded inside her. Bucky could feel her become soaked around him which turned him on immensely. As her hips bucked into him he came with his own loud cry of pleasure. After satisfying his desire Bucky began slowing his pace, gently kissing her neck and face as he came down.
"Are you okay, baby?" he asked softly.
Julia threw her arms around his neck and kissed him affectionately.
"I'm okay," she replied, looking him in the eyes. "You're so good to me."
They laid together for some time touching and kissing before making love again then Bucky filled up the big bathtub and poured some lavender bath salts in it. Turning the lights down low he lit some candles, set a relaxing playlist and returned to Julia. Holding one finger up he took the champagne, some glasses and the food to the bathroom, putting it on a small table next to the tub. Extending his hand to Julia they walked to the bathroom and he got in first, then helped her step in so she could lay back on him. He undid her pearls, placing them on the chair beside the bathtub. Picking up the natural sea sponge beside the necklace he dipped it in the very warm water and squeezed it out over her shoulders and chest.
"Mmm, that feels good," Julia murmured, as she settled even deeper into his chest.
"You were amazing today," said Bucky. "I can't wait to begin our life together."
"Me either," said Julia, rolling over so she could look up at him. "We're going to be so good together."
He smiled lovingly at her, letting the emotion he felt at that moment flow right through him. The soft music played and they both just laid back and relaxed. He poured some of the champagne, handing her a glass then fed her some cheese and a strawberry. She fed him in return, shifting her body so that she lay facing him. There were giggles and kisses between each bite of the food and each sip of the champagne. When Julia started to yawn he whispered it was bedtime. She pulled the plug and they dried each other off, then blew out the candles, turned off the lights and got into the bed together. Both were asleep in minutes.
The next morning a tray of breakfast food was delivered to the room. Bucky opened the door dressed in a robe while Julia was in the bathroom. He placed the tray on the bed and they sat cross legged, eating and occasionally feeding the other. While they were eating Bucky received a text from Sam.
"Damn," he said. "We have to go back. There's a mission and everyone has to leave early."
"What about you?" asked Julia with concern.
"They're going to do without me for now," he replied. "Rhodes wants us to have our honeymoon for as long as possible. Baby, the timing sucks but this is how it is sometimes."
"I know," she said. "I've accepted that you're going to be called away when it's most inconvenient for us. The job is part of you and always will be."
He leaned forward and kissed her tenderly. "Not this time at least but we should go back and say goodbye to all of them," he said.
Quickly they both dressed. Julia made sure to put her earrings and necklace in a small travelling jewelry case, packing it in her bag. She had brought a garment bag for the wedding dress and Bucky put his suit in it as well. After taking a run through the room and bathroom to make sure they didn't forget anything they headed out to the truck and began the short drive back to the house. When they arrived the other Avengers were already packed and waiting to leave while loading their vehicles with their families' bags. They both headed into the Johnson house where Rhodes had his laptop out on the dining room table, having an online meeting with a contact at the UN.
"You're sure of the number of people involved?" he asked, "and of the number of hostages?"
"Yes sir," replied the UN contact. "Thirteen adversaries, fully armed. There are twenty crew still on the ship. We have received word that ten crew were able to escape via a free fall lifeboat. No demands have yet been made but we're expecting to be asked to pay a ransom. We have two navy ships in the area and you will be accommodated on one of them."
"Okay," replied Rhodes. "I have a team already en route. The second team will be on their way within a couple of hours. Keep me posted via my cellphone while we are in transit."
He closed the meeting and looked up at Bucky. "Sorry for the early exit," he said. "A medical supply ship carrying supplies for a natural disaster area was hit by pirates in the Indian Ocean. The San Francisco based team members are going to return home via portal, grab their gear, portal again and meet us at the compound while Katy drives the vehicle back. Sam already has his suit here so he'll be coming back to the compound. Families will return via commercial means, returning the rental vehicles in the process. The rest of us will portal to the Avengers compound and we will leave in the remaining quinjet as soon as we're all assembled. I'm not going to lie, I wish you were coming with us but it's more important you have a good start to your marriage."
Bucky nodded, his mouth set grimly. Julia had listened and looked at Rhodes. "Will his presence make a difference?" she asked. "I mean, really make a difference?"
Rhodes looked uncomfortable. "Yeah, it will," he finally said. "Bucky is one of the best, especially in stealth techniques, and tactics."
She looked up at Bucky. "You should go," she insisted. "We had most of December together and it's been wonderful but if having you go can make a difference to this mission you should be there. I'll be fine."
"Julia, no," he protested. "This isn't how I wanted to start our marriage together."
She pulled him outside. "There are twenty people on that boat that needs the Avengers to rescue them," she stated. "They have families waiting for them. If having you on the team improves the chances of success then you should be there. I'll get my IUD out while you're gone and when you return we can start making our own family. Go with my blessing."
To prove her point she opened the door and told Rhodes that Bucky was going. Then she went down the deck stairs and over to her parent's house to give them the news. The other Avengers looked at Bucky when he stepped inside.
"I think you just got told," said Scott, with a smile. "She's a strong woman."
"Yeah, she is," replied Bucky. "Let me get unpacked and set up my go bag. I'll be back right away."
He took their bags into the other house where she had just broken the news to her parents. No one criticized the decision and he wondered if she had told them it was her decision for him to go on the mission. Either way, he had to get ready. Julia sat on the bed while he unpacked his suit then went through his go bag.
"Don't worry about the Johnson house," she said. "I'll take care of it and when you get back you can do the things that require your strength."
"Do you want me to talk to Bob while I'm at the compound?" he said. "I can throw a number at him."
"Sure," she said, her face brightening up. "Offer him $900,000 and see what he counters at. I am willing to go up to $1.5 million. It's a lot for that house but there are others who would buy that lot in a minute, tear the house down and build a concrete box on it."
He smiled. "Listen to us talking about paying over a million for a house," he joked. "I think my parents paid $4000 for their brownstone in Brooklyn. It was 1920 mind you. That was a lot of money then."
Julia stood up and put her arms around him. "We don't have to have a waterfront lot," she said softly. "I just think the community in general would suit us better. If you have qualms about it, I understand."
"I want that house," he replied firmly. "It's how I met you, where I first kissed you, and fell in love with you. We'll get it."
He bent over and held her close then kissed her affectionately. Picking his bag up he slung it over his shoulder and they both headed downstairs. He kissed or hugged everyone there thanking them all for a memorable wedding week. Then Julia walked him over to the other house where the team was ready for the portal. The first portal opened to San Francisco then the second opened. Quickly Bucky kissed Julia again and he walked through the second portal with the others. As it closed she looked at Sarah, Katy, and Laura, then sighed.
"Come on, kids," said Laura. "Let's get this place cleaned up before we have to leave. Is there anything that has to go back over to your place, Julia?"
"The gaming system," she replied. "The Christmas tree, although the decorations belong here. The food will have to be transferred over as well."
Laura nodded, organizing the kids into stripping the beds and bringing the sheets to the laundry room. Sarah and her boys cleaned out the refrigerator and packed the dry food in boxes. They carried them over to the other house. Katy started sweeping the floors and vacuuming. By the time they had to leave they had done most of the work, leaving mostly laundry for Julia to handle. Katy gave her a warm hug and reminded her to come the next time Shaun and Bucky sparred. Then Sarah hugged her and thanked her for a great holiday. Finally Laura hugged and looked closely at her.
"You really do understand the responsibility he feels to the job, don't you?" she asked.
Julia nodded. "I had an epiphany on the first mission when he left me here," she replied. "If I want him in my life I have to share him with the Avengers. I could have pulled rank and kept him here but he would have been checking his phone all the time and worrying about the team. It's better he goes while I keep this, home, as normal as possible. I love him too much to try and hold him back. Letting him go will make coming home that much better for him."
Laura smiled and nodded. "You call me if you ever feel otherwise," she said. "I've been with Clint for a long time and the sacrifices have been worth it. He's the best thing that ever happened to me. Thank you for inviting us to your wedding. It's nice to see that Bucky found someone to share his life with."
They hugged and Julia followed all of them out to the driveway. She smiled as Jordan came out from her parent's house to say goodbye to Lila, having shared their email addresses already. They both waved as the vehicles pulled out onto the road. She locked the doors to the Johnson house, setting a reminder on her phone to go over and transfer laundry to the dryer. Then she went back to her parent's house and put on her brave face.
The Avengers who had taken a portal to the compound walked through to a beehive of activity. Rhodes addressed them out in the open, advising everyone to prepare their weapons and get geared up while he checked the latest intelligence on what they were walking into. Bucky went to the armoury and immediately pulled his favourite weapons out, checking them again to see they were clean. He picked up the ammunition as well and placed them all in his weapons locker. He noticed Shaun had arrived and was also picking up weapons, notably a collapsing staff, and shuriken. Bucky nodded his approval. Better to have them available than to not have them at all. He went to the locker room and dressed in his gear, pulling off the removable sleeve for his vibranium arm and stowing it in his bag. Friday announced that wheels up would be in ten minutes so Bucky packed his weapons in their carry bag and made his way to the quinjet. Like before he and Clint would share the piloting duties and the latter was already in the pilot's seat performing the pre-flight check. He looked back at Bucky as he observed from behind him.
"You know you can order flowers for Julia through Friday," he mentioned.
"Yeah?" asked Bucky. "I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up."
"You have five minutes," said Clint, smiling.
Bucky stepped outside and brought up Friday, asking for a large bouquet of roses to be delivered to Julia as soon as possible. When Friday asked what the message for the card would be he thought for a moment.
"You are the best thing that's ever happened to me," replied Bucky, then he signed off on the order and returned to the quinjet.
After confirming when he would take over piloting duties Bucky strapped into his spot and waited for the last people to board. He was surprised to see Rhodes walk stiffly on, followed by someone carrying the travelling case for War Machine.
"I'm going to be on the navy ship monitoring the situation," he explained to everyone. "I'm bringing the suit in case I'm needed. I can still fly if I have to."
Sam and Bucky looked at each other. If Rhodes felt he should be there and activate himself it wasn't going to be an easy mission. In fact, the last time he did it in the year since he became Director had been when they discovered a HYDRA cell in Chennai, India. That had been a messy affair where they had attempted to kidnap Bucky. Both men looked pointedly at Rhodes but he didn't make eye contact with them for some time. When he did he nodded imperceptibly and Bucky swore mentally. They were likely going into a trap and he was the one being lured.