Since coming back, Wade notified her that he'd be taking a long overdue vacation with Vanessa, leaving Desi on her own but missions never seemed stop being offered. Weasel seemed to be annoyed by this, knowing that there was jobs Wade left unfinished, and had already requested to see her. Desi had felt bad but had stayed with the Avengers the next few days. Training with Clint and Nat like the good old days, crafting with Tony; even Steve taking Chip on runs was the best.

Poor Chewy grew attached to Bucky and Bruce, but she knew that she had to leave soon, despite wanting to stay a little big longer. Packing up her bag, she had thoughtfully told them she was leaving the night before. The compound was a wonderful place for her, it was her own Neverland, but she didn't feel she belonged with them.

They deserved someone better.

Too preoccupied with her own thoughts, Desi heard someone clear their throat. Looking over to towards the door, she smiled happily when she saw Tony and Pepper standing there, each with their own smirk on their faces.

"Are you sure you want to leave, kid?" Tony asked her. He wasn't an idiot; he saw the hesitation on her face.

"I'm not an Avenger, or a SHIELD agent anymore; I shouldn't really be here." Desi confessed.

"Well, I hate to tell you this, but I think you'd be perfect to be here," Tony suggested, "think of it as a home, and your apartment is your getaway. Or vice-versa."

"I just…I don't feel worthy to be here. I must admit when I first came here, I thought it was because of guilt," Desi confessed, petting Chewy, who was looking up at her from his spot on the bed, "but I realize now that we've all changed. Yet, you all are close together. What do I have to offer? My healing- "

"Forget your healing abilities for a moment," Tony cut her off, approaching her, "do you not know what you bring to the table?"

"No…what?"

"You bring comfort; that homey feeling," Tony told her, putting a hand on her shoulder, "everyone came here to be with you. Waiting for you to return with Thor; and yet, no one has left either. You did that kid; and your little dogs too."

Desi smiled up at him, and he saw the acceptance in her face. Her eyes watered but she didn't cry, looking away when she realized how silly she must have looked.

"What's wrong, sweetheart?" Pepper asked as Desi shook her head.

"It's just…if I'm being honest, it's been hard since before my family disowned me," Desi said, biting her lower lip for a moment, "I never really belonged there since I was a kid, or anywhere. I…just don't know if I really belong anywhere. So, to hear you say that it makes me happy…maybe hopeful."

Pepper smiled sadly, pulling Desi into a warm hug.

"You have us, Destiny."

Desi felt shaky, feeling Pepper's genuine kindness, and hugged her slowly back. Pepper was showing her a kindness that her mother never showed her, and never realized how much she needed this.

Pepper felt her shaking in her arms and rubbed her back; she needed this moment. Tony told her what happened with Desi's family and wanted to be there for this girl more than anything right now.

"So, you'll stay, kid?" Tony asked, patting her back. Desi pulled away, smiling but nodded.

"Yeah, I'll stay. Don't suppose I can go into town and grab some dog supplies, do you?" Desi asked.

"Why don't we get that for you?" Pepper asked, "how about you get some sleep, and in the morning, we'll have a nice breakfast for you and the supplies here. How does that sound?"

"Are you sure?"

"We insist." Tony assure her.

Desi smiled, nodding in agreeance.

"Thank you, I will. I promise, no taking off in the middle of the night." Desi swore.

"Good, because I've caught Barnes the past few nights checking to make sure you were still here." Tony told her.
"I had no idea, I'm so sorry." Desi told him,

"It's alright kid. Now, go ahead and have a good night's rest. See you in the morning." Tony said, leaving with his girlfriend.

Desi had settled for the night, putting on her short shorts and a large sleeping shirt before snuggling into her bed. Her dogs slept with her on the bed and had just drifted when a chime went through her room.

"I'm sorry to awaken you Miss Destiny, but Captain Rogers seems to be having a night terror. Tony has requested you handle this, can you assist?" Jarvis's voice rang through.

Desi but stood up, shushing her dogs to go back to sleep.

"Yeah, I'll go check him." She muttered as she forced herself out of the bed. Walking out into the hallway, Desi had gone to the door on her left, and knocked gently on the door.

"Steve?" she called out but received no response. Biting her lower lip, she went against her better judgement and turned the doorknob. Her heart nearly stopped for a moment, but her body shifted into gear as she closed the door with a lock to the door.

Steve was sweating, panting, and turning restlessly and it made her heart sad for him. She saw Bucky like this sometimes and realized he was suffering from a nightmare, and quickly came over to him.

"Steve, it's Destiny." Desi spoke, placing her hand on his bare shoulder.

Desi sponged his fears when he finally stirred, his eyes slowly opening to lock aways with Desi.

"Destiny?"

"Sshh, you were having a nightmare. Everything is fine now." Desi assured him in a soft tone. Steve felt her hand on him, her soft cool hands felt nice, but realized he was sweating. He struggled with sleeping and refused to share this with anyone but… Desi knew that he suffered nightmares now.

Desi could see the conflict in his eyes and bit her inside cheek before she carefully slid into his bed.

"What are you doing?" Steve questioned, but he already knew the answer as she laid down, her back against the wall.

"Sleep, I'll be here." Desi said in assurance.

Steve was feeling uncertain if she should be in here but closed his eyes, trying to sleep. Desi took a deep breath and smiled, trying to fall asleep on her own. Believing he was asleep; she ran her hand through his hair gently.

He remained still but enjoyed the ministrations of her fingers. Eventually, Steve began to grow restless once more when he slowly opened his eyes, looking up to the woman beside him.

"Desi?" he whispered, checking if she was asleep.

"I'm here." Desi whispered in her sleep, her hand glowing as he hands came to rest on his cheek, making him chuckle.

Even in sleep, she was still a worrywart.

He couldn't help himself, curling her loose strands of hair behind her ear. Desi snuggled against the hand and he couldn't help but see her discomfort. Careful not to hurt or wake her, he carefully pulled her down, her shirt riding up to expose her stomach.

Steve stiffened when he felt Desi shift, draping her arm around his stomach as she snuggled against his neck. He couldn't fight his blush; Desi didn't know what she was doing but was still being respectful. Steve rested his head against her, securing the blanket over her when he felt her warm hand hidden in the blanket. He felt brave at that moment and took her hand in his.

"Steve…" She groaned.

Steve's eyes widened, fighting a shudder when he felt Desi's warm tingling breath against his neck a second time and he took a hard swallow. He released her hand, but trailed his hand up and down her arm, noticing quickly goosebumps traveling her arm. He felt her shiver, warm breath tickling his neck once more that creating another shudder come through.

They stayed for a prolonged period, and he wasn't an idiot; he was attracted to her. He always put himself before the mission though, ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of others; but he was beginning to question if he still had the right mentality.

Both Steve nor Desi didn't start off on the right foot, but he remembered Bucky's advice; Desi was just like him before the serum, trying to prove herself to those who doubted her.

Steve had to consider Bucky's feelings also, knowing Bucky fancied Desi also but Steve couldn't help but wonder if Bucky was serious about her. The Bucky that Steve remembered was a womanizer, always with a new woman in his arm.

Steve shook his head, he hated himself for thinking like that, but he could hear Tony in the back of his head.

"Try to have a life, live a little."

Desi felt movement underneath her and slowly opened her eyes with a yawn escaping her mouth when she felt a tap on her arm. She looked over to the intruder and smiled when she saw Natasha standing over her.

"Hey Tiny, feeling safe in America's arms?"

Desi threw her a funny look when she felt movement under her, her eyes widening in the predicament she was in. Desi gazed over herself in Steve's arms and blushed profusely.

"You're lucky Buckyy sent me…" Natasha said with a smirk before she began to poke Steve.

Steve opened his eyes briefly before pulling Desi instinctively in his arms, making Desi redden like crazy.

"Time to wake up, Rogers." Natasha said a little louder, and Steve reluctantly woke up.

Steve hadn't slept that well in a while, but when he looked down at the bundle in his arms, he couldn't stop the smirk on his face. Steve quickly stood up, helping Desi onto her feet as she removed any aches, he may have developed from their position.

"Morning, Steve." Desi muttered as she smiled up at him.

"Good morning, Destiny," Steve spoke, smiling at her, "thanks for staying. You didn't have."

"I'm happy to help anytime." Desi answered, slowly crawling off him, Nat smirking mischeviously at this development. Steve clearing his throat nervously,feeling awkward and Desi couldn't help but chuckle.

"How about I make some apple pies later?"

"You don't have to make me anything, really." Steve offered but he could already see the determination in Desi's eyes.

"Nonsense, I've heard the suggestions the past few days," Desi said as she walked out of her room, making Steve chuckle at her stubbornness, "besides, I decided to stay here. So, I'm not going anywhere."

"You're staying? Yes, please, make us those pies I've heard so much about." Nat agreed.

"See you there!" Desi yelled as she left her room, leaving the two alone in Steve's room.

"It was good to see you like that." Nat spoke.

"Like what?" Steve asked, looking at her a questionable look.

"Happy, relaxed. She has that effect on us, but…I'm glad to see you two together." Nat said.

Steve stayed quiet, but Natasha smirked; she knew what he was thinking.

"Don't let this go, is all I'm going to say," Nat spoke one last time, "Let's head to the kitchen before Barnes come looking for us."

After making her pies as promised, Desi went to her room to change when she saw Bucky sitting on her bed. Confused as to why he was in her room, he approached her carefully, taking her hand into his.

"Tony said you were staying earlier…is that true?" Bucky asked in a low voice. Smiling, she nodded to confirm that with him.

"I'm still keeping the apartment but, yeah, I'm staying."

"What of Wade and Weasel?" He asked.

"Help me turn them down more often?" Desi asked in a teasing tone, knowing how he felt about her vigilante jobs.

"You mean no more missions." Bucky corrected.

"No, less missions…" Desi said, standing up to him.

"Give me your phone, doll." Bucky said, trying to search her but it only made her giggle when she felt his fingers on her hips.

He smirked mischievously, "Ticklish, are we?"

"Don't you dare!" Desi squealed but it was ignored as he pulled her against him, lifting her as he began to tickle her, making her laugh hysterically.

"James, stop, I'm sorry." She said as he threw her on the bd, tickling her mercilessly.

"Surrender, then? Quit working with Weasel?" he asked her, towering over her onto the bed.

She gulped, suddenly feeling nervously and self-conscious at their close proximity. He cupped her face, his eyes drifting to her lips, but she shook her head, licking her lips.

"I can't, I will always be indebted to them." Desi told him softly.

She felt the change in the atmosphere around them immediately. It felt as if there was this electric current pulsing between them, causing the hair on the back of her neck to stand on end. He felt her goosebumps, followed by the shivers, and knew she was responsive to his touch, making him bolder than at any other time.

He placed a kiss on her neck, feeling another shiver run through her body, her breath hitched when he felt her rub her legs together. He trailed his nose up to her ear, hearing a small moan escape her before he kissed her earlobe. He smirked at her response and rubbed his stubble chin against her neck again, receiving the same reaction: he found a weakness of hers. He nibbled on her earlobe, and she moaned a little louder, caught off guard as he rolled her onto her back.

Her body was hypersensitive, his predatory eyes locked onto her as he rested on his metal arm, using his other hand to cup her cheek, lowering himself as his eyes landed on her lips. His eyes searched hers for a moment before he leaned forward, brushing his lips against hers. She could say he was hesitant, not wanting to make her feel uncomfortable, and she slowly brought a hand up to his cheek.

Feeling her gentle touch, he crashed his lips against hers as she moaned against him. He couldn't get enough of her lips and nipped her lower lip. She gasped in response, and he went in to taste her, burying his hand into her hair, pulling the back of her head as he assaulted her mouth. He kissed her more feverishly, feeling her hands rest against his chest before they slid to his hips, melting her body against his.

He slid his tongue into her mouth, rubbing roughly against hers dominantly as she moaned once more, succumbing to him as she felt her knees get weak. He slid his tongue out of her mouth, nibbling on her lower lip as she rubbed herself against him involuntarily, causing him to moan softly.

"James, please…" she moaned as she felt his erection pressed against her, feeling her nether regions become wet at the friction. He released her lips for a moment before he pulled her lips into another kiss, wanting to hear her say his name again.

He couldn't get enough of her hands, one buried in his long hair as the other trailed over his naked chest, almost toying with him when she would stop at his pants line. He pulled away from her lips but pressed his forehead to hers even as he continued to press his hips against her. The heat there was gradually increasing, feeling her heat; and he wanted to feel more of it; to bring her to her peak.

Buck wanted more, he wanted to hear her moan his name, wanted her to cling to him, to beg for him. With his fingertips, he slowly slid down her stomach and to her panties, sliding his hands down to cup her covered sex. She bit her lower lip he slowly stroked her, fighting the moan in her throat as he assaulted her neck.

"Moan for me, doll." He whispered in her ear, slowly brushing his chin up her neck before he nibbled on her ear once more.

He pushed her underwear to the side, inserting his index finger between her pussy lips, causing her to spread her legs open a bit for him to have easier access. She arched her back, moaning loudly, overcome by the new experience when he began to pump his finger into her.

"James…" she moaned before she pressed her lips against his, sliding her tongue into his mouth.

He was excited by her boldness, feeling her hand slowly sliding down to his pants line, allowing herself to explore him as she grasped his cock. He hissed when she gently grasped him but tugged on her bottom lip in retaliation when she released him.

"You didn't hurt me doll, it's okay." He assured her before he invaded her mouth once more.

He rubbed his tongue against hers, giving into her as he fingered her at a faster pace, his thumb brushing up against her clit. She groaned as she began to pump his cock at a similar pace, hearing him moan in response to her ministrations.

He inserted a second finger into her womanhood, causing her to moan even louder, throwing her head back as she hissed at the slight pain, but she wanted more.

"Oh god, James, please!" she moaned as Bucky watched her with hungry eyes.

"Please, what?" he asked softly in a husky voice as she turned her head away, blushing madly.

"I want...I want more…" she whispered as she released his cock, tugging on his pants. He swallowed hard, his erection now throbbing at her words.

"I... I've never done this before, but I want you inside me. Please..." She said as she removed her sports bra.

He slid his cock against her pussy, toying with her a bit more as he relished in her desperation.

"James, please!" she moaned out as she wiggled her hips.

She wanted him to be in her so badly, her womb was squeezing painfully for him. He smiled as he aligned himself with the entrance of her pussy, looking into her eyes.

"I'm sorry, love." He told her as his lips crashed against her. He slammed himself into her as he muffled her cry against his lips, filling her completely. Her pussy clenched around his cock tightly, struggling to keep still despite her body struggling to adjust to his girth.

"James." she whimpered once he released her lips.

He groaned as he waited a moment, kissing her apologetically before he began a slow rhythm. Her moans encouraged him to go faster, encouraging her to adapt to his size, and began a brutal pace when he hit a certain spot.

"Oh god, right there James." She said, her head thrown back as she struggled to keep up with him.

"Moan for me, doll. Scream my name." he said with a grunt, his pace never stopping as he assaulted her bouncing breasts.

He rubbed against her walls as his cock kissed her womb, making her scream out his name. She brought her hands to his back and clawed him as she fought to control herself, but he was relentless with no signs of stopping. He wanted to hear her beg, bringing one of her legs over his shoulder.

"James, oh god, please, it's so good. I-I can't-"

She let out relentless moans, and he knew by her pussy pulsating, she was close. He began to pound her, setting almost an inhuman pace; he penetrated her over and over, her head thrown back and screaming out his name with the sounds of their skin smacking against each other.

"James, I think, James, please." She pleaded in a painful moan as he hit her spot continuously. He grunted, feeling his sweat roll on him as he continued slamming into her tight pussy, feeling his end coming.

"Are you ready for my seed, doll? Do you want my load?" Bucky whispered before letting out another groan.

"Yes, please. I want it, please James. Please, please, please, I beg of you." She whimpered, letting out moans as he buried his face in her neck.

He bit down, groaning as he assaulted her clit, hearing her moan his name before she let out a pleasurable scream. With a groan of passion and rapture, he emptied his seed into her; her wombed drenched with his seed from his cream pie.

He rolled off her but pulled her against him as he draped the covers around them, allowing her a moment to recover as she cuddled into his chest.

"I was not expecting that this morning." She jested, making him chuckle.

"I had hoped to do this later, after a couple of dates…" Bucky spoke lamely.

She smiled and shook her head.

"You're forgiven, but you still have to take me on those dates though." She said, making him smirk.

"I can do that doll…" he said, rolling over on top of her again.

"Do you have any plans today?"

"Nat and Steve want to train with me later on this afternoon, but they want to go to the SHIELD Headqurters to report to Fury. What about you?" Desi asked, slowly yet gently rubbing her hand against his cheek.

"I am going with you, of course. Someone has to be look out for you."

A growl erupted from the foot of the bed and Desi giggled, Bucky resting his forehead against her shoulder as they heard the familiar noise.

"Chip didn't appreciate that." Desi said, but Bucky kissed her neck.

"He'll learn to appreciate it." Bucky said softly, Desi parting her lips as she felt his erection press against her, feeling his hand travel over her body once more.

"I'm not leaving this bed, am I?"

"Not a chance, doll," Bucky whispered against her lips before giving her a chaste kiss,

"You're all mine until we leave."