The sound of my cell phone vibrating woke me up the next morning. I remembered putting it on vibrate before Eden started the movie last night, just in case Steve decided to call and interrupt us again. I opened my eyes and looked around, trying to remember where I had laid it. I rolled out of the bed, careful not to disturb Eden and searched the floor for my pants. At the foot of the bed is where I found them, exactly where I had left them. I remembered the look on Eden's face when I had pulled them off, the sexy grin driving me wild.
I dug in the pockets until I found my cell phone. I had 3 missed calls from Steve, 2 of which had been last night. My phone vibrated again in my hand, indicating I had a text message.
Steve: Is everything okay? I'm assuming that you're at Eden's since you didn't come home last night. Don't forget you have an appointment with Dr. Peters this morning at 9:00am.
Bucky: Everything is great. Yeah I stayed at Eden's. I didn't forget, I'll be there.
I had in fact forgotten about meeting Dr. Peters this morning but I didn't want Steve to know that. After my long debriefing yesterday, Director Fury had ordered me to see Dr. Peters three days a week instead of one, starting immediately. I now had to see him Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for hour long sessions. I had wanted to argue with him and insist that I didn't need any more therapy but I didn't really have much of a case. My behavior during the mission had been a strong indicator that I would most likely never be ready.
I looked at the clock, it was 7:45. I needed to shower and get dressed so I could leave. I stepped out of Eden's room and entered her guest room, finding my duffel bag that I had left there the previous day. I dug through it and found a clean pair of jeans and a black t shirt. When I threw my duffel bag down, I noticed that box of her ex-boyfriend's stuff sitting against the closet door. When I read the note attached to those roses last night, I was furious. I had told him I would kill him if ever came near her again. Apparently, my threat had not gotten through to him. I scowled and kicked at the box of junk before leaving the room. I quietly snuck into Eden's bathroom and took a quick shower and got dressed.
Now what Bucky? Do you wake her up and tell her goodbye or just leave?
Eden looked so peaceful as she slept. Her hair had come out of her ponytail at some point during the commotion last night and was pooled around her face. I reached down and pushed the hair away, sweeping it over her shoulder. I knew she was tired. Last night we had gone another round before I finally let her fall asleep in my arms. I could have easily gone again….as a super soldier, I had enhanced stamina and my desire for Eden was insatiable.
I didn't want to just leave without saying something to her. I didn't want her to think that last night meant nothing to me when in fact it had meant everything to me.
I turned towards her desk and found a notepad and a pen and scribbled a note. I folded it in half and left it sitting on her night stand. I kissed her gently on the forehead and turned to leave the room. I looked back for last look before shutting the door quietly.
…...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...…..
When I rolled over to snuggle up to Bucky's warm body the next morning, I found the space next to me empty. I frowned and looked over at my clock, 9:15. There sitting on the night stand, was a note with my name on it.
I stretched for and then laid back to read it.
Eden,
I'm sorry I couldn't be there to kiss you good morning.
I have some things to do today but I'm hoping you will
want to see me later. Last night was the best night of my
life. You are amazing!
-Bucky
I smiled as I read the note. I was disappointed that he wasn't there to give me that kiss but the fact that he had taken the time to write me such a sweet note definitely made up for it.
I got out of bed and immediately made my way to the bathroom. My body felt a little tense and sore. I ran some hot bath water, filling the tub with some bath bubbles and slipped down into it. Last night with Bucky had been amazing. We had laid there for a long time afterwards just touching each other gently. I had eventually dozed off only to be awoken a short time later by Bucky. I felt one hand on my stomach making its way down between my thighs. He began kissing me gently, testing to see if I would be prepared to go again. I kissed him back and he took this as a sign that I was willing. The moment he slid his finger in, he knew I was ready, already slick from the thought of being close to him again.
He had rolled onto his back and smiled at me. Apparently he wanted me to be in control this time. I sat up quickly and positioned myself above his body. I slid down onto him slowly, enjoying the sharp intake of breath he took. He smiled up at me and his right hand ran up my stomach to my breast, cupping it gently. His left hand rested on my hip. I started to move slowly at first, rocking my hips back and forth before picking up the pace…It was wonderful to have all the control. It didn't' take long for him to reach his climax. I rode him quickly, feeling myself losing control…the orgasm hitting me hard. Bucky stared up at me in wonder, "You are amazing" he had told me.
Once I had soaked away the soreness, I got out of the bath tub and did my makeup and hair. I wanted to go shopping today since Bucky had said he wouldn't see me until later. I figured I could go look around, maybe find some new movies to watch with him..
I slipped on some jeans and a white t-shirt and then dug in the back of my closet for my black leather jacket. I headed to the living room and slipped on my black boots. Once I had gathered my purse in keys, I headed downstairs to my car.
I pulled out of the parking lot and headed to the nearby electronic store. I stopped at a red light and thought about what movies I might want to add to my collection. Horror films where always my first choice and I figured Bucky wouldn't mind letting me borrow his shoulder to cling to during the scary parts.
The red light I was waiting at finally turned green and I released my foot off the brake and stepped on the gas slowly, entering the intersection. I didn't notice the driver of the big black truck run his red light until it was too late.
He slammed into my passenger side going at least 50 mph. The force of the impact spun me around and I felt the side of my head hit the driver's side door frame. The green truck that was behind me at the red light tried to push on their brake to avoid the collision but it was too late. Once I got spun around by the black truck, the green one struck my back driver's side door, and I felt my SUV flip over with a loud crash. I must have been in shock for a second. When I finally came around, I heard yelling and people screaming for someone to call 911. I was hanging upside down; my seat belt had me still strapped securely to my seat. I felt something warm slide down my face and I touched my fingers to it. Pulling my hand away, I saw it was now covered in blood.
Oh shit Eden, keep it together…you have to get out of the car.
I reached down to release my seat belt but my hands were slick with blood and my head was pounding, I couldn't quite push the button. Someone was tapping on my window asking me if I was okay. I tried to respond but I couldn't get the words out, everything was going hazy.
Stay conscious Eden! Don't close your eyes!
The last thing I heard before blacking out completely was the wail of the sirens approaching.