The Stranger on the Bench

by Ecorley

Eden Page knew the moment she met the stranger on the bench, he was something special. Bucky had a past, that much was certain. But the past doesn't define us and Eden isn't about to let Bucky slip through her fingers. The days of the Winter Soldier are over, he'll do whatever takes to deserve her and keep her safe. "I'd fight to the death for you". But an enemy is coming soon...

86. Chapter 86

Special thanks to TheHawksRock25 for suggesting the song that Bucky sings to Eden. It's a really great song and I've been listening to it nonstop.

Also, I am thinking about ending this fanfic at Chapter 100...my question to everyone is: Do you want me to end it completely or would you guys like a sequel? What would you like to see happen to Eden and Bucky?

In addition I would like to thank all of the guys who are consistently leave reviews for my story: When I Make It Shine, Kima Wolfwood, calwitch, Romantic Obsession, Splash1987, Syrilth, CLTex, Angels-heart1 and anyone else I may have left out. You guys are awesome and I totally keep going because of your kind words.

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Thanks and Enjoy!

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After leaving SHIELD headquarters, Bucky and I went home to have some lunch and figure out what to do with the rest of our day. I had spent the car ride home glancing over at him with a big smile on my face...shower sex with Bucky always seemed to have that effect on me.

Everything about Bucky makes you smile!

We both made a beeline for the couch when we walked into the apartment and I smiled to myself when I saw Bucky instantly reach for his box of fudge before flipping on the TV.

"Hungry?" I asked him.

He nodded his head and then popped a piece of the candy into his mouth, grinning as he chewed.

I patted his leg and stood up from the couch, "I'll make us something to eat"

I had just finished making sandwiches when my phone beeped. I threw the knife I was using into the sink and picked it up to see who was texting me.

Brooke: Hey, do you guys have plans for tonight?

Eden: Nope, not yet.

Brooke: Great! I found this new karaoke place...live band, pool tables, dancing...you guys up for it?

"Bucky" I said loudly.

"What?" I heard him yell back from the living room.

"You want to go out with Brooke and Steve tonight?" I called out.

"Sure"

I smiled and quickly texted a response back to her.

Eden: Sure...what's this place called?

Brooke: It's a surprise. Meet me at my place at 7:00

I chuckled to myself. The last time Brooke "surprised" us when we all went out together, she had taken us to this new restaurant where all the waiters and waitresses are blind and you eat in complete darkness. It was a unique experience, I'll give her that...but Bucky had been on edge the entire time. Not being able to see who or what was lurking in the dark was not his idea of a fun night out. I had held on to his hand tightly, rubbing the back of it with my thumb and whispering reassuring words in his ear to keep him calm. He didn't completely relax that night until we finally stepped out of the restaurant.

I stuck my phone in my pocket and picked up mine and Bucky's sandwich before carrying them into the living room. He was watching TV on the couch where I had left him, still munching on some of the fudge I had bought him last night.

"You should really take it easy on the fudge Bucky...you're looking a little soft in the middle there" I teased. I sat both plates down on the coffee table and plopped down on the other end of the couch trying not to laugh at his reaction.

I had caught him mid-grab and his hand was now frozen over the top of the box. He rolled his eyes and then threw the box down on the side table before turning to me. I let out a small gasp when he reached down and pulled his shirt over his head and threw it at me...it smacked me in the face and I laughed as I snatched it up.

He launched himself at me and pushed me back against the couch before looking down at me with a wicked smile. Even after all this time, seeing Bucky shirtless still took my breath away and made my heart beat just a little bit faster. I felt him take my hands in his and then press them to his chest...he dragged them down slowly until they rested on the hard abs of his stomach.

He cocked one eyebrow at me before leaning in until he was only inches from my face, "There's nothing soft about it"

He suddenly closed the distance between us and pressed his lips to mine...before I had a chance to deepen the kiss any further he had pulled away and was now back on his side of the couch. I pressed my hand to my lips and took a deep breath so I could reel myself in again.

He picked up this plate and raised his eyebrows at me, obviously pleased with my response. He was still grinning as he took a big bite of his sandwich and sat back to resume watching TV. It was only once he had finished his sandwich and I carried our empty plates in to the kitchen that he finally asked me where we were supposed to be going that evening.

"I don't know...Brooke wouldn't tell me the name of it" I said as I walked back into the living room.

Bucky looked up sharply, "Please tell me it's not another surprise"

I held up my hand and giggled, "Don't worry babe, she is now well aware of your dislike of eating in the dark. She said it was a new karaoke bar that she found...they have a band and pool tables. I'm sure it will be fine."

He seemed to relax a little at hearing that and we went back to spending the afternoon laughing at trashy talk shows. One of the best things about Bucky, besides his obvious good looks, was his laugh. It always brought a smile to my face when I heard him let out a genuine laugh. His eyes would light up and his smile was just indescribable.

Last week, the four of us had gone out to dinner and Brooke was telling Steve and Bucky about the first time I got drunk. It was just a few weeks before we all went off to college and we were at a friend's party. Being a newbie, it didn't take but just a few mixed drinks to get me wasted. I don't remember much from that night but I was informed, by more than one person, that I got up on a table and did a pretty impressive rendition of Oops, I Did it Again using a beer bottle as a microphone. The worst part was I had been dancing around while singing and apparently I got a little too into it and ended up dancing right off the edge of the table and smacking my head on a chair on the way down. Jill and Brooke, who were pretty wasted themselves, had been convinced I had a concussion but didn't want to take me to the hospital. We had stumbled to the park where we use to play as kids and they spent the rest of the night trying to keep me awake, worried I would go into a coma or something.

Brooke was laughing hard and gasping for breath as she told Bucky and Steve the story: So here we are, drunk off our asses, trying to keep this clumsy fool from falling asleep. She's sitting on a swing, holding on to the chains and starts to doze off. Jill starts trying to shake her awake but Eden is pretty much passed out but still somehow manages to stay upright. Me and Jill are freaking out at this point so I did the only thing I could think to do...I smack the shit out of her and yell at her "Wake up Bitch!" She wakes up and falls backwards out of the swing. You should have seen it guys, our little Eden flat on her back with her feet still in air resting on the seat of the swing. She is laying there in the dirt, glaring at me with that look in her eyes...you both know the one I'm talking about...struggling to get up so she can beat my ass.

Bucky had let out one of those real laughs after hearing that story and despite my embarrassment, I had grinned up at him. I remember how Steve had leaned over after hearing it and whispered in my ear, "Now that's the Bucky I remember...you have really brought out the best in him Eden" He had squeezed my hand briefly before sitting back in his chair and resumed listening to Brooke's story. It had made me feel really good to hear Steve say that.

Around 6:00 we finally shut off the TV and went to get dressed to go out. All Bucky had to do was get dressed and he was ready to go but I had decided that I wanted to look exceptionally good tonight. He lay on the bed and talked to me while I stood in the bathroom and carefully applied my makeup. I paid especially close attention to my eye makeup and was pleased with the result. I had let my hair dry naturally after our shower at SHIELD earlier and I decided to leave it alone. I pulled some of it back in a clip and then pulled tiny wisps to frame my face. Once I was satisfied with my reflection in the mirror, I flipped the light off in the bathroom and stepped back into the bedroom.

Bucky was staring at the ceiling when I walked out so he didn't notice my appearance. I made my way over to the closet and started sorting through my clothes, looking for something sexy to wear. I found the latex leather pants in the very back of my closet...I had bought them on a whim and had never worn them out in public. The sides of them laced up and they were extremely tight, showing off every curve. I would have to wear a thong with them so no panty line showed. I bit my lip and peeked out of the door to glance at Bucky, trying to figure out what he would think of me wearing something like this. I tiptoed out of the closet and opened my drawer to pull out a black thong. I quickly dashed back in the closet and slipped the thong and the pants on before searching for a top to wear. Stuck in the very back of the closet was the second purchase I had made on impulse the day I bought those pants...a charcoal grey fitted halter vest. I slipped off my bra and put the vest on before grabbing a black and silver belt to go with the pants.

I picked up my black boots before I took a deep breath and stepped back into the bedroom...Bucky was still laying back on the bed, now looking at something on his phone. I grabbed a pair of socks and sat down on the edge of the bed gently to slip them and my boots on. I stood back and up looked down at Bucky once more, "How do I look?"

He sat up and got his first look at me...his eyes widened and he let out a whistle. I felt the warm blush spreading through my cheeks and I lowered my head. I looked up when I felt his fingers on my chin, tilting my face to him.

He swallowed hard before saying "You look amazing" I kissed him softly on the cheek before grabbing his hand and leading him out of the bedroom. Once we slipped on our coats, we headed to the car and drove over to Brooke's.

I saw Steve's car was already there, parked next to Brooke's mustang. Bucky noticed too and looked over at me smiling. Hand in hand, we walked to her apartment and I was not surprised when Steve answered the door.

"Wow Eden...you look great" he said as he leaned in to give me a hug.

"Thanks...where's Brooke?" I asked.

He motioned to the bedroom, "Still getting dressed. Do me a favor and go check on her...she's been in there a while" he said with a smile.

I giggled and made my way to Brooke's bedroom, glancing back only once to catch Bucky staring at my ass as I left...I winked at him and blew him a kiss. I saw him shake his head and reach out to pat Steve on the shoulder and greet him.

I didn't bother knocking when I walked in and chuckled when I heard Brooke yelp and quickly grab a shirt from the bed to cover herself. When she saw it was me, she let out a deep breath and threw the shirt back down.

She grinned when she saw my outfit, "Nice" she said appreciatively.

"Glad you approve" I said before sitting down on the edge of her bed.

She was still wearing just a bra and panties but her hair and makeup were done. I watched as she sifted through the clothes already lying on her bed and noticed the frown on her face.

"Would you please help me find something to wear?" she said in exasperation, "I wanted to look sexy tonight for Steve"

"Steve thinks you look sexy in anything you wear" I winked at her and continued "I just wonder what he thinks when you're not wearing anything"

She scowled at me, "For your information missy, he hasn't seen me...ummm, you know...naked yet"

I sniggered when I saw the blush on her cheeks. Brooke had been tight lipped on her relationship with Steve for the last couple of weeks. I knew she really liked him and it was no secret that he cared deeply for her. This was the first serious relationship Brooke had ever been in and I was glad it was Steve she had given her heart to.

"So you two haven't..."

She shook her head with a smile, "No not yet...I was actually thinking...maybe tonight"

I squealed with joy and rushed over to hug her, "That's great Brooke"

I helped her sift through her clothes until we found something that she was satisfied with...brown tights with a long cream colored sweater dress and brown boots...the gold belt she strapped on completed the outfit. Once I assured her that she looked amazing we stepped back out into the living room. I stood back and watched as Steve got up from the couch to take her in...he smiled wide and walked over to give her a quick kiss on the cheek.

We finally left the apartment and Steve and Brooke decided to ride with us to the bar. Brooke sat in the back and gave Bucky directions on how to get there. I was pleasantly surprised when we pulled up...it was a nice looking place on the outside and once we got out of the car I could hear the music playing.

I took Bucky's hand in mine and smiled up at him before following Steve and Brooke inside.

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Bucky POV

I was relieved when we walked in and I saw that it was just your average run of the mill karaoke bar. Eden squeezed my hand tightly and I looked down at her...she smiled when she saw the look on my face. The place was nicer than the regular place we went to. There were several pool tables tucked away in a corner. The nicest part was the large stage...to one side there was a band set up that was currently playing a slow song. There were several couples dancing in an open area in front toward the stage.

Brooke spotted a table not far from the stage and was now dragging Steve towards it...Eden and I followed them. We were almost to the table when I heard Eden exclaim, "Hey...hands off asshole"

I turned around to see a guy at one of the tables we had just passed had grabbed her arm and was trying to tug her down into the open seat next to him.

Son of a bitch!

When he saw me turn around and stalk towards him, he quickly released her arm and held up his hands. Eden stumbled away from him and caught me before I managed to make it over to the asshole.

"Not worth it babe...come on" she said, snatching my hand in hers and dragging me away. I threw him a dangerous look and he quickly looked down.

I was still tensed up when we reached the table...that asshole had no right to touch her and I was just itching to go over there and beat the shit out of him. I felt Eden's hand on my thigh and looked over at her, "Calm down Bucky...he's really not worth the trouble. Besides, I can take care of myself now, remember?"

I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her close to me, "I remember" I whispered.

We ordered drinks and listened to the band play for a while. I kept glancing over at Eden to admire how damn sexy she looked tonight. I had noticed several men at other tables were checking her out too and I had possessively thrown my arm around her shoulders.

I had reached over to slip my hand under Eden's jacket and was trailing my fingers up and down her back, enjoying the feel of her soft skin beneath my fingertips when I heard Steve ask, "Isn't that right Bucky?"

"What?" I looked up to see the three of them staring at me.

"Did you hear anything I just said Buck?" Steve asked.

I smiled sheepishly and shook my head, "No, sorry"

Steve shook his head, "I was just telling Eden and Brooke about the barbershop quartet we use to sing in"

I looked over at Eden and she had a surprised look on her face, "You can sing?" she asked.

I took a sip of my beer and nodded at her, "Yep. It was a great way to pick up ladies back in my day" I winked at her and shot her a smirk.

"Oh really" she said, cocking an eyebrow at me.

I snorted at her and looked over at Steve to see him grinning and shaking his head at me. He spoke up, "Bucky was really good...all the ladies loved it when he would sing to them...I think that's how he always managed to have a date"

Eden suddenly pouted and looked my way, "You've never sung to me"

I shrugged my shoulders and snickered at her, "You've never asked me to. Besides, I've already got you...no need to sing now"

Brooke and Steve broke out in laughter but Eden shook her head at me and smiled smugly, "Well, I'll have you know that singing is a great way to pick up guys too"

Eden narrowed her eyes at me and then glanced over at Brooke, "You in the mood for a little karaoke?"

Brooke looked over at Steve and smiled before turning back to Eden and nodding her head, "Let's go show these two how WE pick up guys"

Eden stood up and pulled her jacket off before slipping it on the back of her chair. She leaned over and gave me a quick peck on the cheek before taking Brooke's arm and dragging her away. I looked and noticed quite a few guys take a sudden interest in the hot blonde that had just stood up and was now making her way towards the stage with the equally hot red head. I glanced over at Steve to see he had noticed as well and was reflecting the same irritation in his eyes.

I watched as Eden walked up to the guy who was setting up for the karaoke that was about to start. I scowled when I saw her lean over seductively and tell the guy something. The guy put his hand on her bare back and smiled at her, nodding vigorously before giving her a reply. Whatever he and Eden were talking about made Brooke's mouth drop open and she looked anxiously over at me and Steve. I saw Eden turn away from the guy and step over to speak to Brooke...they seemed to be arguing about something and every few sentences they would both look over at me and Steve. Whatever Brooke was saying made Eden look doubtful for a second and I saw her bite her lip and finally nod her head in agreement. She turned back around and said something to the guy, who in turned looked disappointed but nodded his head at her.

"What do you think that's all about?" I heard Steve ask.

I saw the guy hand Eden and Brooke each a headset and I turned to Steve, "I don't know...but I think we're about to find out"

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EDEN POV

I turned around to Brooke and saw her jaw had dropped when I asked the karaoke guy if we could sing Lick by Joi. He had given me an enthusiastic yes but the look on Brooke's face was screaming NO.

"Eden, there is no way I'm getting up there and singing that song. It's fucking dirty as hell." she declared.

"Why...you're not scared are you? Not the brave and ballsy Brooke Lynn Donovan!" I teased.

She rolled her eyes, "Of course not"

"Then what's the problem?" I said, putting my hand on my hip.

She glanced behind her and I followed her gaze...Bucky and Steve were both staring at us very closely.

When she saw the smirk on my face she rolled her eyes at me, "I am NOT scared...but Steve...that song...I think it's just too much Eden. Have you even thought about how Bucky would react if he saw you on stage singing that in front of all these guys?"

Probably blow a fuse and beat the shit out of every guy in here!

I sighed deeply and glanced over at Bucky...he had an annoyed expression on his face. I definitely did not want him flipping out and I certainly did not want him mad at me, so I turned back to Brooke, "Fine...we can sing something else. Battlefield by Jordin Sparks okay?"

She nodded her head, "Sure"

The karaoke guy, who introduced himself as Phil, was not nearly as happy with that choice but he nodded his head and prepared the song. Phil handed us wireless headset microphones to use and we both looked at each other at the same time and giggled, raising our eyebrows in surprise.

We waited a few minutes while Phil finished setting everything up and I couldn't help but let my eyes fall on Bucky. He was frowning and had his eyes locked on me...I gave him a small wave and a smile and he seemed to relax a little. I watched him lean over the table and say something to Steve.

Phil finally gave us a thumb up and motioned us up onto the stage. I adjusted my headset one last time and made my way up the steps to stand next to Brooke. I inwardly groaned when I heard the wolf whistles and the shouts from some of the men in the bar. I glanced over at Bucky and saw him shooting murderous looks at each and every guy that was shouting at me and Brooke.

When he caught me looking at him, I mouthed "I love you" and saw his face soften and he mouthed it back. I closed my eyes as the music started and concentrated on the song we were about to sing. We had sung this one before, several years ago at the karaoke bar in my hometown. I was going to take the lead and Brooke would back up for me.

I opened my eyes and looked over at Brooke when I started singing...she was smiling encouragingly at me.

Don't try to explain your mind, I know what's happening here

One minute it's love and suddenly it's like a battlefield

One word turns into a...Why is it the smallest things that tear us down?

My world's nothing when you don't. I'm not here without a shield. Can't go back now.

Both hands, tied behind my back with nothing.

Oh no, these times when we climb so fast to fall again. Why we gotta fall for it now?

I looked over at Brooke and saw her eyes light up as she joined me for the chorus. She had her eyes locked on Steve and I saw that he was smiling at her.

I never meant to start a war

You know I never wanna hurt you

Don't even know what we're fighting for

Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield?

Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield?

Why does love always feel like...

I became fully engrossed in singing the song and tried to keep my eyes on Bucky. I could see him sitting at our table, grinning ear to ear as he watched. We were quickly getting to my favorite part of the song and I started to dance a little.

We could pretend that we are friends tonight and in the morning we'll wake up and we'll be alright

Cause baby we don't have to fight and I don't want this love to feel like

A battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield

Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield

I guess you better go and get your armor.

While I sang it, Brooke started clapping her hands and got the crowd doing it too. I looked over and saw both Steve and Bucky clapping along. I knew the hard part of the song was coming at the end so I took a deep breath so I could really belt it out.

I guess you better go and get your armor

Get your armor

I guess you better go and get your armor

Get your armor

I smiled and knew I had nailed it when the crowd went wild and some people stood up clapping. Brooke and I both took a bow when we finished and then walked off the stage to hand the headsets back to Phil. He slipped me a piece of paper when I handed him mine back and said, "Wow, you were amazing"

"Thanks" I said before turning around to head back to my table. I glanced down at the paper to see the phone number scrawled on it and smiled to myself. Brooke was already halfway back to the table and surprisingly she was ignoring every guy that was trying to talk to her on the way. I shook my head and laughed to myself...usually Brooke would take her time and talk to each and every guy that approached her.

Looks like Steve is only one Brooke has eyes for now.

I started to make my way back to my table and I was not as lucky as Brooke was on my way. I got stopped by nearly a dozen guys, all of them slipping me small pieces of paper. I was almost there when another guy stopped me and insisted I take a picture with him. I tried to politely decline and walk away but he stepped in front of me and blocked my way.

"Come on baby, one picture...please!" he begged. I couldn't help but giggle at the large pout he plastered on his face...he grinned back at me but I shook my head...he seemed nice but I knew Bucky would not appreciate me posing for pictures with a stranger.

Speak of the devil...

I side stepped him and saw Bucky already making his way over to me...he must have seen the guy step in front of me and was coming to the rescue...he had that look on his face.

He stopped moving the instant I stepped in front of him and placed my hands on his chest but he didn't look down...he was too busy shooting daggers at the guy with his eyes. I let my hands slide from his chest to wrap around his waist and that finally got his attention.

When he looked down at me, I gave him a small smile, "Buy me a drink" I said. He sighed and took my hand, holding it tightly in his, and guided me back to the table. Bucky caught our waitress and ordered me another drink before pulling my chair out for me so I could sit down.

I grinned at Brooke as I sat down and noticed her and Steve were sitting closer together, holding hands.

I threw all the pieces of paper down on the table triumphantly and saw Steve and Bucky's mouth's both drop open...Brooke broke down in a fit of giggles.

I looked over at Bucky and smirked, "That's how you pick up guys while singing"

I chuckled when he gathered up the pieces of papers and crumbled them up before giving me a dirty look, "Not funny" he said.

"You and Steve should get up there and give it a shot" I said, taking a sip of the drink the waitress had just sat down in front of me.

Steve nearly choked on the beer he was drinking, "I don't think our old barbershop quartet songs would really wow the crowd here Eden"

We all busted out laughing and sat back to watch the next person start to sing. I was leaning forward listening to a girl sing a Katy Perry song when I felt Bucky's hand on my back...his fingers were tracing small patterns on my bare skin and an uncontrollable shiver of pleasure rippled through me. I glanced over at him to see if he even realized what he was doing. He was facing forward and appeared to be watching the girl as well but I saw the sly grin on his face.

He knows exactly what he is doing!

I moved closer to him to let him wrap his arm around me. He leaned in to whisper in my ear, "You know I didn't mean what I said earlier...about not needing to sing to you because I already have you. I'll sing for you tonight, okay?"

I looked up at him in surprise and smiled, "Okay" before snuggling closer to him.

Eventually, the karaoke hour ended and they started playing music so people could get up and dance. They were playing some club music and I saw quite a few ladies get up and start grinding on the dance floor

I looked over at Steve and said, "I don't suppose Bucky was a good dancer back in the day, was he?" I shot Bucky a playful look and he shook his head at me.

Before Bucky could say anything, Steve said, "Actually Bucky was a great dancer...another one of those things women loved about him"

Bucky glared at him, but Steve simply laughed and said, "What? It's true!"

"How about you show me some of your moves Barnes?" I said, looking up at Bucky.

He looked out at the women dancing and then back to me, "THAT is not the dancing I'm use to" He looked over at Steve and they seemed to both be in agreement.

I loved to dance and so did Brooke...it had been forever since we had been anywhere together to do it. When Ignition by R. Kelly came on I glanced over at Brooke and shot her a look...I grinned when she nodded her head and stood up.

She looked at Steve, "Well you two boys stay here and watch...Eden and I will show you how it's done"

I leaned over and kissed Bucky before standing up and taking her hand. We made our way to join everyone else on the dance floor. I knew Bucky wouldn't like it if I danced with a guy so me and Brooke danced together. We were grinding against each other and swaying to the music...a few guys came up and danced around us but for the most part they left us alone when they realized we weren't interested.

The next song to come on was Shots by LMAFO and it was a much faster paced song. Brooke and I really got into it and eventually a crowd of people had gathered around us to watch. I was really shaking my ass and I knew Bucky was probably freaking out at the table but I was having too much fun. Everyone was cheering me and Brooke on as we danced and I just went with it.

The song finally ended and I laughed when people started clapping. I looked towards our table and frowned when I saw Bucky was no longer sitting next to Steve. I scanned the room and was surprised when I saw Bucky standing only a few feet behind me. He must have gotten nervous when the crowd gathered around and he couldn't see me anymore.

We locked eyes and I felt my heart speed up when I saw the lustful look in his eyes. When Lick by Joi suddenly came on, I heard Brooke start laughing. I looked over towards the karaoke equipment and saw Phil standing there...I smiled when he winked at me.

Brooke leaned over and whispered in my ear, "It's hot, I'm going to go sit with Steve...have fun!"

I glanced at her and then nodded. I watched as she walked past Bucky and leaned in to whisper something in his ear before patting him on the back...whatever she said made him smirk but his eyes never left me.

I motioned him forward and he sauntered over to me with a nervous look on his face. I took his hands and put them on my waist and started to grind slowly against him to the music. As it progressed I turned my back to him and rubbed against the front of him...I smiled when I felt his fingers dig into my hip as I continued dancing against him. When I turned back around to face him, I placed my hands on his chest and let them wander as I rubbed up and down his body. I turned away from him again and this time I felt his arm circle my waist and he leaned down to kiss my neck. I pressed my ass against the front of him and smiled when I felt his obvious excitement. I ground against him harder and heard him moan softly. He spun me around and pulled me to his chest...I smiled up at him but kept swaying to the music. When the song finally ended, he leaned down and kissed me hard before whispering in my ear, "Can we go home now?"

I bit my lip and nodded my head. He grabbed my hand tightly and led me back to the table in a rush.

Steve and Brooke were in the middle of a game of pool and weren't ready to leave yet. Steve must have noticed the disappointed look on Bucky's face because he said, "We can take a cab home if you guys are ready to leave"

Bucky shot him a look of thanks and before I knew it, our tab was paid and we were out the door and in the car on the way home. As Bucky drove home, I kept my hand on his thigh, rubbing up and down slowly before getting braver and letting it slide over the bulge in his pants.

He growled at me, "You're a fucking tease woman!"

"Should I stop?" I said, pulling my hand away from him.

He reached over and grabbed my hand, placing it back over him, "Don't you dare fucking stop"

When we pulled into the parking lot at our apartment, he shut off the car and was out the door before I even got my seatbelt off. He practically yanked me out of the SUV and started dragging me towards the stairs.

"Bucky, what's the rush?" I said coyly, pulling away from him so he was forced to slow down.

In an instant, he had scooped me up and thrown me over his shoulder, carrying me up the stairs to the apartment. He somehow managed to get the door unlocked and kicked it close behind us before making his way with me into the living room. He finally let me slide off and stood in front of me looking down at me with that sexy grin on his face.

He suddenly sat down on the couch and looked up at me, "Strip" he demanded before reaching for the button of his jeans...that was the only encouragement I needed. He managed to get completely undressed before me and watched me closely as I finished stripping.

As soon as I slid my thong off, he reached out and pulled me closer to him so I could slide down his length. I felt his body shudder as my warmth encased him and he closed his eyes and leaned his head back. He started moaning the moment my hips began to move over him. I pulled back so he could bury his face in my chest, taking one nipple in his mouth so his tongue could circle the hardened flesh. I picked up my pace, riding him hard and fast, grunting in pleasure and smiling when I heard him doing the same. It didn't take long for us both reach the end. I stayed straddling him, laying my head on his chest as I listened to his heartbeat. He ran his hands up and down my back while he brushed his lips softly across my forehead.

We had been sitting there for a quite some time, just enjoying the feel of each other's body, when I finally remembered something he had said earlier in the night.

"Bucky?" I said softly.

"Hmmm?" he said.

"Will you sing to me now?"

I pulled away and saw that he was smiling at me...he nodded his head and reached over to pick up his pants that were lying next to him on the couch. He pulled his phone out and I watched as he scrolled through it before sitting it down on the table next to the sofa.

Soft music started playing and I laid my head back on his chest to listen to him sing. He had an amazing voice and I couldn't help smiling.

Boys working on empty

Is that the kinda way to face the burning heat?

I just think about my baby

I'm so full of love I could barely eat

There's nothing sweeter than my baby

I never want once from the cherry tree

Cause my baby's sweet as can be

She give me toothaches just from kissing me

When my time comes around

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

That's when my baby found me

I was three days on a drunken sin

I woke with her walls around me

Nothing in her room but an empty crib

And I was burning up a fever

I didn't care much how long I lived

But I swear I thought I dreamed her

She never asked me once about the wrong I did

When, my, time comes around

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

When, my, time comes around

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

My baby never fret none

About what my hands and my body done

If the Lord don't forgive me

I'd still have my baby and my babe would have me

When I was kissing on my baby

And she put her love down soft and sweet

In the lowland plot I was free

Heaven and hell were words to me

When, my, time comes around

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

When, my, time comes around

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

His voice was amazing and as he hummed the last few notes, I looked up at him and smiled.

"That was beautiful song. What's it called?" I asked.

"Work Song by Hozier...Steve put it on my phone for me...he knew I would like it" he said softly. I closed my eyes when I felt his hands gliding up and down my back softly.

"I can see why you didn't have a problem picking up women back then...you have a really nice voice" I chuckled.

"You're the only woman I'll ever want or need to sing to ever again, I can promise you that" he said.

I raised my face to look at him and he kissed me softly, "I love you so much Eden...so, so much"

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Brooke POV

After me and Steve finished playing a few games of pool, we decided it was time to head home. We quickly hailed a cab and snuggled up to each other as we were driven back to my apartment. I spent the entire ride trying to work up the courage to make my move. I really wanted tonight to be the night that we took things a step further in our relationship.

Once Steve had paid our fare, I turned to him, "You want to come in for a while?"

He smiled sweetly up at me, "Sure"

When we got inside, I let him know I was going to change clothes and told him to make himself comfortable. I walked into my bedroom and quickly went into the bathroom to splash water on my face. I looked in the mirror to give myself a quick pep talk before heading back into my bedroom. I undressed quickly and pulled out a pair of pajama pants a t shirt. I slipped on the pants and was reaching for my shirt when something moving on the bed caught my eye...it was a huge brown spider. Since I was child, I have always despised any kind of creepy crawly thing so I couldn't control the loud, girly scream that came from my mouth. I reached for the shirt and quickly brushed the spider off the bed. It was about that time that I heard Steve banging on my door, "Brooke! What's wrong? Brooke!"

I was looking around the room to make sure the spider was gone and didn't answer him. Steve must have gotten worried because the next thing I knew, he had busted through the door and was staring at me with wide eyes.

He seemed completely oblivious that I was standing there in only my bra and pajama pants. My mouth was wide open and I didn't know what to do. My plan for the evening was to end up undressed in front of him anyway but this wasn't exactly how I planned it.

He walked over to me quickly and grabbed my arms, "What happened? Are you hurt? Brooke! Answer me!" He was breathing hard and his body was tensed up like he was ready for a fight.

"There was a spider" I said, pointing to the bed.

He looked at me like I was crazy and laughed, "A spider? You screamed like that because of a spider? Brooke Donovan, the toughest woman I ever met, screamed like a girl because of a bug?"

I put my hand on my hip and narrowed my eyes at him, "It was a big fucking bug Steve Rogers"

It was about that time that Steve realized I was standing in front of him half naked. I saw his eyes widen and his cheeks flushed pink. He looked down quickly, "I'm sorry. I just busted in here while you were changing"

I laughed, "I think I can forgive you since you were so gallantly coming to my rescue"

He chuckled but still kept his head down. I sighed and turned around to pick my shirt up from the bed where I had dropped it.

I was still facing away from him when I heard his sharp intake of breath. I glanced behind me and realized right away why he had gasped.

My Captain America tattoo! SHIT! Well you were planning on having sex with him tonight...it wasn't like he wouldn't have seen it anyway dumbass!

I kept my back to him, "Wow...this is pretty fucking embarrassing" I mumbled to myself.

I stood there awkwardly until I heard him come up behind me and lay his hands on my bare back. I felt him tracing the tattoo with his fingertips.

"I got it when I found out I was hired to run the Captain America exhibit at the Smithsonian. I didn't know...didn't think I'd ever meet you...much less date you. I mean your Captain America for God's sake" I said quietly.

"Brooke" he whispered, "Turn around"

I shook my head, too embarrassed to face him. He finally gripped my shoulders and forced to me to look at him. I stared up at him nervously and saw him gazing down at me with a small smile on his face.

"You are so beautiful" he said, letting his eyes roam freely now. He leaned in slowly to kiss me and I threw my arms around his neck to pull him close. I shivered when I felt his lips leave mine and trail gently down my neck. I pulled away suddenly and sat back on the bed, pulling him with me.

He wrapped his arms around me as we continued kissing franticly. My hands were shaking as I reached for the buttons of his shirt, trying to undo them. I managed to get the shirt completely undone and used my hands to slide it from his body. He moaned when I let my fingertips run down his torso to the button of his jeans.

Steve realized what I was doing and he stopped kissing so he could look at me, "Are you sure?" he asked.

"Yes" I said breathily, "I've never been more sure about anything in my life"

I lay back on the bed and pulled him with me until he was covering me with his body. He leaned over me, trailing kisses from my mouth, all the way down until he reached my stomach. He looked at me nervously when his fingers found the waist band of my pajama pants. I nodded my head and raised my hips so he could draw them down my legs. Once he had discarded them on the floor, he started kissing his way back up to my mouth.

I closed my eyes when I felt his fingertips trailing up my thigh. I wrapped my arms around him, scratching my nails down his back gently. The higher his hand got on my thigh, the wilder my kissing became. I arched my back and let out a loud moan the moment his finger slid inside of me, testing to see if I was ready for him. I was already slick to the touch and I whimpered when he pulled his finger out and looked up at me with a smirk.

I reached down between us and unbuttoned his jeans and drew the zipper down before plunging my hand inside. The smile disappeared and he let out a groan the moment my hand slid down his length. I was trying to push his jeans down his hip when I heard his phone ring.

I looked him in the eye, "No! Don't you dare answer that"

He closed his eyes and shook his head, "You know I have to" he said, pulling away from me and reaching into his pocket. I groaned in frustration as he sat up above me, straddling my waist as he answered the phone.

You can't be mad at him Brooke...he is Captain America!

He looked at the caller ID and frowned before answering, "This is Rogers...tonight? Yes sir, I understand...How long?...Okay...I'll be there in an hour"

As soon as he put the phone down I asked, "Mission?"

He sighed and threw the phone on the bed before nodding his head, "Yep" He pulled himself off of me to zip and button his pants back up before reaching for his shirt. I knew he couldn't tell me where he was going but I at least wanted to know when he would be back.

"How long will you be gone? Thanksgiving is Thursday...Eden and Bucky are coming here for dinner" I reminded him as I sat up from the bed.

He finished buttoning his shirt, "I will be back in time to carve the turkey" he joked.

"Promise me"

He leaned in and kissed me, "I promise...I wouldn't miss it for the world. I have something particularly special that I have to be thankful for this year"

I giggled, "Oh really, what would that be?" I asked as I stepped into my pajama pants and reached for my shirt.

I had just slipped it over my head when I heard him say, "You"

How did I get so damn lucky?

I turned around and threw myself at him. I hated when he went away on these missions...most of the time, he was only gone for a few days but it was still nerve wracking. I worried the entire time he was gone and that bothered me. I had never felt this way about another man before...I was a strong, independent woman and didn't need a man to make me feel complete. It wasn't until I met Steve that I started to feel differently.

"Be safe" I said as I buried my face in his chest.

"Always" he replied as he kissed my forehead.

I walked him to the door and hugged him tightly before stepping back from him.

He looked down at me and reached out to stroke my cheek, "I fully intend on finishing what we just started when I get back" he told me.

"I'll be waiting" I said softly before leaning up to kiss him.

When I closed the door and turned the lock, I leaned back against it and sighed deeply. It was going to be a long and frustrating four days.