"A girl sure could get use to this" I said, wrapping my arms around Bucky's neck as he gallantly carried me up the stairs to my apartment.

"Get use to what?"

"Being carried around in the arms of a handsome man" I said, leaning in to kiss his cheek.

"Well, it's not every day that I get to carry a beautiful woman in my arms"

He sat me down when we reached my apartment door and reached into his pocket for the spare key I had given him at the hospital. I stepped inside before he could pick me back up again and heard the frustrated sigh from him as he followed me in, "It's okay Bucky, I think I can make it 10 feet to the couch" I flopped down and laid my head back, relieved to be in my own home again.

"I just don't want you overdoing it. The doctor said you needed to rest" he reached out his hand to me, my spare key was laying in the palm of it, "Here's your key back"

I thought about it for a second before reaching out to close his hand around my key, "Keep it, I want you to have it…so you can come over whenever you want" I smiled at the look of surprise on his face and watched as he took his keys out of his pocket and added mine to the ring.

I really hope that means he will want to be here all the time…I wonder if he has ever thought about moving out of Steve's apartment…I mean, he doesn't even have a bedroom over there, just an old couch.

My thoughts of Bucky's living situation were interrupted when he said he was going to go back to the car and get the rest of my things. He looked at me and with a stern tone said, "Stay put, I'll be right back"

"Yes sir, Sergeant Barnes" I said, saluting him with a smile. He shook his head and turned, but not before I caught the hint of a smile forming on his lips.

The instant the door shut, I got up from the couch to walk into the kitchen to get something to drink. There was still a small amount of orange juice in the carton and I quickly drank it and went to throw it away. I smiled when I saw the dried up red roses lying at the top of the trash. I quickly made my way back to the couch before Bucky could catch me walking around. I wasn't worried he would be mad; in fact, it was actually adorable the way he doted on me. I had never had anyone to wait on me hand and foot but I could see that Bucky may take it to the extreme. I'd let him get away with it for a few more days before I finally put my foot down.

Bucky smiled at me when he saw me sitting on the couch when he walked back into the apartment carrying my bags and I had to cough to hide the giggle that escaped my lips. Bucky looked at me sideways when he heard it, "You moved, didn't you?" he said in a deadpan voice, a frown on his face.

I picked up the remote to turn on the TV, "I have no idea what you're talking about"

I watched him as he placed the beautiful floral arrangement on the table right where the red roses had been only a few days earlier. Once he was satisfied the vase was in just the right spot he came to sit by me on the couch. I snuggled up to him but he wouldn't wrap his arms around me…his excuse: "I don't want to hurt you"

Even without his arms around me, being this close to him was intoxicating. I felt Bucky's entire body stiffen when I started to casually run my fingers up and down his chest. He kept his eyes on the TV, but I saw his jaw flinch when I grazed the zipper of his jeans.

"No Eden" he warned, removing my hands from chest. I looked up at him to smile and innocently responded, "What?"

"I'm pretty sure that was not what the doctor ordered"

"He said I should stay in bed" I said, reaching for his chest again, "You should take me there"

"Actually he said you should get some bed rest" and once again, he removed my hands from his chest. I pouted and sat up, scooting away from him just a bit. I knew what would make me feel better but Bucky wasn't having any of it. He sat there watching me out of the corner of his eyes, making sure that I wasn't truly upset with him.

I need to seduce him! Hmm…

A wicked thought entered my mind and I stood up suddenly, declaring "I feel like taking a bubble bath" I started to make my way to my bathroom and turned to look back at him….he looked torn.

"Well aren't you coming?" I asked a hand on my hip, "I'm going to need your help"

He thought about it, his eyes were completely unreadable, "I guess I can run your water for you" He stood up and followed me into my room. I grabbed a big fluffy towel from the closet and sat it on the bed. I could hear Bucky starting the water for my bath. I undressed quickly and wrapped it around my body. I grabbed a clip off my nightstand before making my way into bathroom.

"Eden, your water is ready" I heard Bucky call as I made my way into the bathroom. He was kneeling next to the tub when I stepped up beside him. He looked up to see me standing there only in a towel, a devilish grin on my face. He stood up slowly; only inches from me…I could see him swallow hard, the desire was there in his eyes, he couldn't hide it.

He was starting intently into my eyes, but I looked away, trying to act like I didn't know exactly what I was doing. He had added my favorite bubble bath to the water…the smell of flowers filled the room and the tub was full of white suds, just as I liked it.

I turned my back to him, "Bucky, can you clip my hair up for me? My arm is kind of sore….please?" I asked, turning to look over my shoulder at him.

The moment I felt his hands in my hair, I let out a soft moan of pleasure…partially because I knew it would entice him more but mostly because it just felt good. Once he rolled the hair up into the clip, I felt his fingers graze my shoulder blade.

"How come I never noticed this?" he asked quietly, his fingers lightly touching my skin. I looked over my shoulder to see him staring at my tattoo, tracing it with his fingers.

"Hmm, I don't know, we were a little busy the last time you saw me nude" I said with a smirk. That finally got a smile out of him. He leaned down and kissed the dandelion on my shoulder blade softly and I moaned again. I leaned back against his body as he let his lips graze my neck, his right arm snaking around my waist. The moment I let my hand touch the bulge in his pants, he came to his senses and pulled back.

"Get in your bath Eden" he rumbled, running his hands through his hair.

I sighed, "Fine" and before he could turn away, I let the towel drop to the floor and slipped into the tub. Once I was emerged into the hot soapy water, I looked up at him again…he was still standing there with a stunned look on his face. I looked down at the water, I was completely covered with bubbles, he couldn't see any part of my body except my face.

He turned like he was going to leave, "Please stay Bucky….talk to me"

"…Eden…I can't…I should go…" he was hesitating. He wanted to stay but he also knew by doing so, he may not be able to control himself.

Don't let him leave.

"I promise I'll be good" I smiled sweetly at him and I saw his resolve diminish. He sat down beside the tub and talked to me while I soaked.

He let his fingers glide up and down the length of my arm while we talked. I felt so comfortable…so relaxed with him. It was one of those perfect moments that you never want to forget.

"Bucky, do you like living at Steve's?"

"I don't dislike it. Steve is my best friend…he took me in when I had nothing, when I was nothing. He isn't scared of me…he doesn't mind the occasionally nightmares…and for some reason he enjoys my company"

"I'm not scared you...and I don't mind your nightmares….and I really, really enjoy your company" I said, waving my hands in the air and chuckling softly, "Which should be evident since I'm letting you sit here while I bathe"

Bucky laughed, "That is true and I enjoy your company too"

I bent one of my legs, my knee rising out of the water and Bucky's hand went to it, rubbing down it slowly, a smile on his face.

"You know Bucky, you could stay here" I said casually

He looked up at me suddenly and I felt the nervousness in my stomach.

Ehh Eden, too soon! You should have kept your mouth shut.

"I mean, it's just a thought…It's not like you would have to sleep with me…I mean in my bed…you know…I have a spare room, that's all I'm saying" I was babbling.

Why does this always happen? He makes me feel like a blathering idiot.

"Eden, are you saying I can move in with you?"

"Yes?" I asked, making it a question, still unsure myself. His left hand was still sliding up and down my leg, each time lower and lower. We sat there in silence. He seemed to be thinking hard about it so I didn't say anything more…I just let him consider it. I laid my head back and closed my eyes, enjoying the feel of his fingers on my thigh. His fingers dipped lower this time and then stopped, so close to my sex that my breath quickened. The moment I felt his finger enter me, I arched my back, my breasts rising from the soapy water. A second finger slid in and then his thumb started working on my swollen clit.

I turned to face him; he was now on his knees, kneeling beside the tub to better reach me. His fingers slid in and out of me, his eyes locked on mine, watching me intently while he pleasured me. I turned my face to him and leaned closer to him, eager to kiss those lips pouty lips. The moment my orgasm hit, I grabbed onto Bucky's arm and squeezed, moaning at the ripples of pleasure radiating throughout my body. I felt his fingers slide out and I opened my eyes to look up at him, that sexy grin was on his face.

"I think that is exactly what the doctor ordered" I said, laughing lightly.

"Oh, so that's it…that's all you needed. Well I guess my work here is done then" he started to stand up and I put my hand out to stop him.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, let's not be hasty. I mean…there are other things that could make me feel better….."

Bucky stood up and reached his hand out to me, his eyes lit up with excitement as I stood up, the soapy water running down my body. I put my hands in the air so he could wrap the towel around me, his face only inches from mine. He suddenly bent down and picked me up into his arms, carrying me from the bathroom and into the bedroom to lay me gently on my bed.

I purred with excitement when I saw him reach down and pull his shirt off and unzip his pants slowly.

Oh God, how I missed seeing this…look at him!

Once he was fully unclothed, he crawled onto the bed and positioned himself between my legs. He unwrapped me from the towel and let his hands glide up my stomach to find my breasts. The cold metal felt divine on my still steamy skin. His right hand was focusing solely on my right breast and my left ached to be touched as well. I twisted my body to garner some attention for it and winced in pain, my left side was still a bit sore.

Bucky noticed and instantly stopped what he was doing, "Eden, we shouldn't….I don't want to hurt you"

SHIT!

"No…no…no….I'm fine, please Bucky. I need this…I need you…I want to fill you inside of me again…please" I was begging…I knew I probably sounded pathetic but it was true, I needed what only Bucky could give me.

Before he could tell me no again, I reached down and took him in my hand, letting my hand slide down his cock. He inhaled sharply and threw his head back as I continued rubbing up and down his shaft. He finally opened his eyes and looked down at me and I stopped what I was doing. He pushed my legs apart slightly and leaned forward, sliding himself inside me slowly. I wrapped my legs around his waist, pulling him closer to me, enjoying the feel of him deep inside of me. He was so gentle, trying not to cause me any pain…almost to the point of complete frustration.

You just wait until I'm completely healed; I'm going to show him that gently isn't always the best way to go.

We laid in bed afterwards, my head on his chest, his metal arm wrapped around my waist. I shivered at the cool metal on my skin.

"Yes" Bucky said quietly

"Yes what?" I asked, raising my head to look at him.

He smirked, "Yes I'll move in here with you…into your spare bedroom of course" he added.

I smiled, and snuggled back down in his arms…"Damn right you will"