The compound was surprisingly too quiet for Tony but had quickly found with Jarvis's help that mostly everyone was either asleep or training already.

All but Destiny.

When morning came, Desi spent her day in Tony's workshop, working alongside with Jarvis as she pulled everything she could find on Spider-Man. Her mind kept wandering to Peter last night, wandering how he came to be what he was, but she hoped he made it home alright.

"What are you doing here, Angel?"

Desi looked up to see Tony approaching her with a smirk, his eyes on her before he casually glanced around the various open windows all around her.

"I met a kid last night while on assignment, I ran into him before but…I saw his memory accidentally and decided to follow up," Desi explained, "I wanted to see what I could find before I alerted you."

Desi opened a vid for Tony, showing her recent discovery. Tony watched the vid of a diner being held up when someone in a red suit crashed into the restaurant in a spider-like costume, shooting what looked like webs before the police arrived, but the spider person managed to detain them long enough.

"This is a good find, but you said he was a kid. Are you sure?" Tony asked.

"He was with a friend, had to be at least 15, he looked like a high school kid," Desi told him,

"Actually, I got a name and a phone number!" Desi pulled up the hidden file and pulled up Peter Parker. It contained his name, recent picture, social media accounts, and all his personal information.

"You're sure this is the right person?" Tony asked; Peter looked like a mere child.

"Here, let me show you." Desi said, offering her hand. He looked at her questionably but reluctantly took her hand. Desi was quick to show him how they met, paying him, and Peter's excitement in meeting her. Tony wanted to lecture her on the phone number exchange, but he'd have to worry about that later.

"And you got all of this from just this morning?" Tony questioned.

"Well, Jarvis helped me. He's pretty amazing, Tony." Desi reminded him.

"Of course, he is. An amazing person created him." Tony informed her, making her giggle.

"But of course. So, tell me, what do you think so far?" Desi asked.

"Well, he's just a kid but he can be just as dangerous. Any reports that warrant caution?" Tony asked her.

"None so far, but I think we should bring him in" Desi said, but saw Tony's questionable glare at her, "he's just a kid, you know? Without training, he can easily get confused or lose sight of what is right and wrong. I don't want him becoming lost or with someone, like Deadpool and I."

Tony saw the potential in the kid but agreed wholeheartedly with Desi; it would help if they could avoid future problems; avoid another Loki. But Desi felt a personal connection with the kid, seeing a piece of her in him, and knew she meant well.

"Alright, fine. I'll investigate him, see what he says. Thanks for bringing this to my attention." Tony said, clasping a hand on her shoulder.

"No problem, I'm meeting him later today at my apartment, so I'll be gone for a short while."

"Speaking of meeting new people…I heard that you've been causing quite a stir with the men. We're going to have a little chat about that." Tony said, his face growing serious.

Desi took a deep breath but nodded, sitting down on a stool nearby with Tony sitting beside her.

"Romanoff told me you've never dated before so I'm going to talk to you as if you were my own daughter, okay?"

"Okay…"

"I thought you and Barnes were dating. You need to tell me what's going on there."

"I'm falling for him," Desi confessed, "And I thought he did for me also. He's been so good to me, more than I deserve. It seems to have changed though after we were…intimate,"

"I know we've been both busy with missions, its part of our life, I get that. I just…I don't see him whenever we're off now. The text messages stopped, sleeping in bed and cuddling is gone; I'm wandering if he did it just want to sleep with me…." Desi explained.

"Have you talked to him?"

"Buck leaves the room mostly when I come in or doesn't acknowledge me- not even a glance. I was warned that men can be like nowadays, but still…" she answered.

"That man has done nothing but wait for you and talked about you non-stop whenever you come up. I don't like to think he approached you out of guilt but…I'm sorry kid." Tony said, not sure what to say but she shrugged just as sadly as she looked.

"It hurts but, there's nothing I can do about it, right?" Desi said.

"And what of our little Capsicle, what happened to make him part of this?" Tony asked her.

"Rogers had people tailing him and pulled him into a room during our mission. I disguised myself as a dancer and got on his lap to throw them off his trail. I didn't kiss him but pretended to; the gaurds bought it but…Steve pulled me into a kiss. We didn't talk about it but he apologized for it." Desi explained.

"So, the two lifelong friends are fighting for our attention. That must be hard on you." Tony pointed out, seeing her stressed out.

"I won't ever get in-between friends; I'll need to take a step back from the duo. I won't allow myself to be a homewrecker or a friend wrecker. Can I make a request?" Desi asked.

"Let me guess: avoid missions with them? Consider it done, Angel."

She smiled with a grateful look, "Thanks Sir Tony, I really appreciate this."

"Not a problem," he said, "but we have one more person in this equation."

"Loki."

"Explain that to me." Tony ordered.

"We…bonded during that time back on the ship when we first met. He kept me sane back on Asgard, when I went with Thor. Loki is…well, he is mischievous but he's quite fun. Other than that, nothing else, why?" Desi asked.

"I think Loki has taken a liking to you. He asked to join you on your next few missions, and the empty room next to yours." Tony told her.

"Why would you think that he liked me though?"

"He asked if you and Barnes were serious."

Desi rolled her eyes; she couldn't handle romance drama right now. With her current falling out with Bucky, and Steve and Loki possibly liking her; it was all too much. She wasn't going to pick or break up friendships over something selfish.

"I really don't need this right now…" Desi said with a sigh.

"Do you think you can keep the drama to a minimum?" Tony asked and she shrugged.

"I am going to do my damn best." Desi answered.

"Good, I'll take care of you on my end. Message me any jobs you have with Weasel, okay?" Tony stood, and Desi nodded with a smile.

"Will do. I'm heading to meet with him now before I meet Peter; watch Chewy for me?"

"I'll give him to Bruce, I'm not a dog person." Tony confessed but she could only laugh as she stood.

"Thanks Sir Tony, I appreciate it." Dei said, squeezing his shoulder gently before leaving the room.

Desi had retrieved Chip before she made her way outside towards the truck, loading up Chip before she entered the driver's seat. Just as she turned on the car, the passenger side door opened, and she looked up to see Clint climbing into her car.

"Clint? Everything okay?"

"Everything's fine, just wanted to get an idea of your day to day." Clint said with a brush off but didn't say anything else.

Desi looked at him suspiciously but nodded before she drove off.

The drive was unusually quiet, and Chip remained focused on him. Clint and Chip were pretty good together, but Desi smiled when the realization hit her. Parking in front of the Hell House,

Desi had climbed out when Clint came over to her.

Desi spun him around and pushed him against the truck, looking up at his sternly. Clint looked down at her in confusion, but she pulled back, crossing her arms, "I know it's you, Loki."

A green glimmer went over him, revealing Loki with his same mischievous smirk, "How did you know?"

"Chip for one; he likes Clint. Also, Clint is a chatterbox." Desi answered.

He let out a sigh as he looked around before he pushed himself off the truck, "Good eye, my pet."

Desi fought the urge to roll her eyes when she took a closer look over him and noticed his collar was completely gone.

"What happened to your collar?"

"Oh, darling, I took that off a long ago; quite easily, in fact," Loki said, before he finally looked back at her, "so you must be dying to know why I'm here?"

"An answer would be nice, yes."

"I simply wish to know you more," Loki answered, "and I'd like to know where to find you from time to time. I believe you went on that mission with someone called Deadpool?"

"Yeah, but he's not back yet. I'm just here to see if there's any jobs?"

"More work? Why do you need more work? Why not rest?"

"I'll rest once I'm done here. Just. Don't cause me in trouble please. These men have been a second family to me." Desi warned him.

"Ah, a moment please."

Desi watched as he changed his appearance. Hie black hair long hair changed into a short blond hair styled back with dark jeans and a green v-neck shirt, and her eyes widened at this new look.

Why did he look so good in this also?

Loki smiled, noticing a small blush form on her cheeks before she cleared her throat.

"That's good. Let's go, it should really quick." Desi said as they walked into the bar, Chip staying on her right.

Immediately noticing the arguing and fighting going on inside, Loki was surprised to see how chaotic it was, and he liked it.

"Good to see you Archangel."

"Looking good for someone still alive."

"Is this oily- haired man giving you a problem?"

Desi smiled, "Hey everyone, he's a friend of mine."

"Where's that metal arm guy, Bucky? I owe him a drink."

Desi frowned, and Loki noticed it before she plastered another smile, "He might not be around a while, but I'll let him know."

"So, you two finally broke up, huh?"

Desi rolled her eyes when she sat at the bar, Loki standing closely behind her as he looked over the curly haired man with glasses on.

"We never dated, Weasel. Just slept together; you were right, it looks like. He might've just wanted to bone me." Desi spoke.

"Tough break kid. I was really hoping to be wrong, he seemed like a good guy," Weasel said before looked over Loki with an annoyed look, "Why do you have this guy with you?"

"Forgive me, my name is Loki."

"Loki… I know who you are. You pissed off a lot of people here, you know." Weasel interrupted.

"I'm aware." Loki stated, but it only made Weasel narrow his eyes at him before he looked to Desi.

"So, came looking for a job, Rapunzel?"

"Just checking if you had anything I had to do. I know Deadpool is out again for a little bit, didn't want to leave you in a tough position though."

"At least you still care about me," Weasel said before he pulled out three folders from underneath the bar, "pick whichever ones. They're all collections, need them done by next week-those are the deadlines."

"Thanks, I'll get them all done," Desi said, smiling as she took all three files, "tell Wade he's still a dick, won' you?"

"Will do, stay safe out there."

Desi had driven them back to her apartment, but surprised that Loki was still with her.

"So, this is a piece of you outside of the chaotic life you live. Your sanctuary."

Desi smiled, "It might be temporary, but yeah, it's my current home."

"What do you imagine as your home, pet?" Loki asked as they entered the home. Desi sat down on the sofa, sighing heavily as she felt a smile grow on her face. Although it was Loki who could see her smile was a pained one.

"I guess, a place where I can lay outside and watch the stars. A big yard where my dogs and Astros can run. A big kitchen so I can bake all day…but really, just a place where I can lower my walls."

Loki sat beside her, Chip sitting beside him as he placed his head on Loki's lap.

"What's going through that mind of yours?" Loki asked her. Desi looked down at her lap, unsure how to explain this to him.

"I…I just miss my dad recently," Desi confessed, "I never got the chance to know him, but I remember how it…felt to be around him when I was a child. I've been missing him now more than usual."

"What was it you missed most about him?" Loki asked suddenly, leaning towards her. Feeling his arm pressed against hers, she felt encouraged to speak.

"His protectiveness, his kindness. He used to always bring me my favorite flowers every day and read to me. He would always….just care for me." Desi said softly, but he knew there was more she wasn't saying.

"Tell me what's really on your mind, get it off your shoulder." Loki told her.

"I…I'm always selfless in battle, that's not the problem. I'm willing to give myself to others but, I'm tired. Tired of no one really needing me…I mean, I know I'm needed but I mean, needed without my healing. Is…this all I am?" Desi asked.

"I need you, darling."

She looked at him with a dubious look, but he held his hand up in surrender.

"Look at me all you like, but you don't see me as an enemy, or treat me as one. You know my past, where I am come…yet you treat me as an equal; though it is quite foolish of you." Loki told her.

"So, you've mentioned." She teased.

"I suppose that's how Barnes and others see you; someone who reminds them they're not just the Avengers," Loki spoke, "but no need to fear, darling. I will do all those things your father once did."

Desi's eyes widened when he had a bouquet of sunflowers in his hands and a book of Pride & Prejudice appear in his other.

"Loki…"

He saw her eyes twinkle in pure joy, taking the bouquet in her hands, smiling just as brightly as her eyes did. He curled the curl of loose hair behind her ear, making her eyes widened by his sudden behavior.

Loki couldn't help but smile, realizing his infatuation growing even more for her.

"I'll look out for you. If you're ever in trouble, just call for me- I will come." Loki swore to her.

"Just as I will for you, Loki. You must know that."

"That I do. Now, don't suppose we can read this book?" Loki told her.

"I won't say no to that. Let me know when you want to switch off, I don't mind reading either." Desi said.

"Good, get comfortable for me." Loki said, patting a hand on his free leg.

Desi looked at him suspiciously but listened, bringing herself to lay her head on his lap. Chip saw his owner lay on Loki and jumped over, snuggling himself beside her. This made Desi giggle as she almost fell but Chip adjusted himself, all the while Loki watched them in amusement.

Once she was settled, he began to read to her. Time seemed to have passed for them, Loki feeling a sense of bliss that Desi was also feeling. Loki would sub-consciously run his hand through her hair as she did that with Chip.

Time seemed to have gone by her when her alarm went off on her phone, bolting her up immediately.

"Oh crap, Peter should be here soon." Desi said, scrambling around the room for a moment.

"Who's Peter?"

"Someone I was told I'd meet here today, but- "

The doorbell went off on her door, and Chip shot up barking.

"Fuck a duck, Chip!" Desi swore, jumping in fear for a moment but Loki chuckled at her reaction.

"You should hide, or something."

"I'll head back to the compound; I'll see you soon." Loki said softly, flashing her a wink before he disappeared. Desi had questions but jumped over the sofa when the doorbell rang again, opening the door when she saw two familiar faces.

"Tony? Peter? What brings you here?"

"To meet the kid, of course." Tony explained simply as they walked in, "but we ran into each other right outside."

"HI, Ms. Destiny." Peter said with his smile, Chip already sniffing them as they both walked in.

"I just have to say, it's a real honor to meet you as well Mr. Stark, really. You're a real model for me, you're what I aspire to."

"Thanks, Spider-Boy," Tony said, cutting straight to the chase, "So tell me, how do you do spiderwebs? Is it something you bought, or is something you made? Who's the manufacturer? And don't tell me it's fake, I know they're not."

"What?" Peter looked nervous, "W-What are you talking about? I don't know what you mean. I'm not Spider-Man. I-I'm just a high school kid."

"No, no, Spider-Boy," Tony repeated, knowing he got the kid right on the spot, "but let's just see, shall we?"

Tony pulled up his phone, showing his holovids of Peter that Desi pulled together for him, each one showing him his heroics, "That is you, isn't it?"

"Uh, no, really it was all done on the computer." Peter said, putting down his bag.

Chip immediately grabbed his bag, running over to Desi. Desi quickly picked it up, noticing the familiar red suit appearing from the slightly open bag and smiled, pulling it out slowly.

"It's only 5:35, you got here pretty quick, Peter..."

Tony and Desi smiled at each other when Peter had a defeated look on his face; they got him.

"P-Please, don't tell my Aunt May. Please…"

"Who else knows?" Desi asked.

"No one, it's just me."

"You're just a kid, Peter. What I want to know is, why do this? What makes you put this suit on every day?" Tony questioned.

Peter sat down on the sofa, Chip sitting beside him as he put a paw on his lap; Desi could've sworn her dog understood English and the situation sometimes.

"Because, I've had these powers for six months, and I'm just me. I'm smart, I read books, and I build things. I mean, yeah, I could play sports now, but I can't." Peter said softly, feeling a sense of vulnerability.

"It'll cause attention on you." Desi pointed out.

"Exactly. Mr. Stark, you can do things than I can, but you don't. And then the bad things happen…they happen because of you."

Desi saw the pained look on Tony's face, before they drifted to hers and she knew then, he was still feeling the guilt he had with her; she could see it in his eyes and in his emotions.

"So, you want to look after the little guy, right? Do your part, make the world a better place? Help make it safe?"

"Yeah, yeah. Just looking out and making it safe."

Tony patted Desi quickly on her shoulder before he sat down beside Peter, taking a deep breath.

"Why don't you come with me to Star Towers today, huh?"

"Wait, what? Why?"

"You're a good kid, but if you want to do this, you really need to dispose of these onesies. Besides, if Desi here vouched for you, I don't see why not? So, what do you say?"

"Really?" Peter looked to Desi with a grateful look, "Oh, I don't know."

"No one is forcing you, Peter," Desi said, "Besides, think of it like an internship. If you don't like, you can always change your mind."

"Are you with the Avengers too?" Peter asked, and she smiled.

"She is, I'm working on a suit for her also. I recruited her just in case anyone tells you otherwise." Tony told him.

"It's true, you know." Desi teased, wanting him to feel prouder of himself.

"If you think so, then yeah. I'd like that. Thank you both, really." Peter said, unable to contain his smile.

"Just know that this place is still a place for you to lay low, okay? Just in case you can't make it to the compound, alright? I meant what I said." Desi reminded him.

"I will, thank you."

Bucky hadn't spoken with Steve all day, still feeling conflicted with himself. He couldn't help but miss Desi, there games nights, laying together. He wanted her back, but he somehow had messed this up and was trying to resolve it but was failing horribly.

Steve was no worse than he was, he had gone on missions with her, trained with her, and even snuck out with her that one night. He didn't dare compare Destiny to Peggy, but he admitted that he hadn't felt that same way; at least not yet but thought of Peggy less and less.

He stopped carrying the locket with Peggy's picture inside.

"Loki, there you are!"

The two super soldiers saw as Loki was welcomed by Thor, who looked over him curiously, "Where were you?"

"Ah, I was with Lady Destiny. I've found that she enjoys reading just as much as she enjoys listening to me read. Her dog, Chip seemed to feel the same." Loki said, knowing it'd hit a nerve.

"Why were you alone with Desi?" Bucky asked, clearly irritated.

"Well, she just looked so alone," Loki said, looking almost passive, "and I can't help it if she wanted me. After all, I am to accompany her on her next mission."

"But you're not to be alone with her on any of the missions." Steve reminded him.

"Ah, I didn't say Avenger missions, soldiers." Loki said with a devious smirk, sitting down as he summoned a book in his hand.

Clint looked over to Nat cautiously, but her eyes drifted to Steve's glare.

"What other missions? What do you know?" Bucky questioned; his jaw now clenched.

"No, no, let's not deflect from the real issue," Loki spoke, "we both know my feelings for her haven't changed since we last spoke."

"Wait. This guy likes our Destiny?" Bruce questioned.

"And it bothers them that they can't have her," Loki teased, ignoring Bruce, "tell me: have you thought of sharing?"

"What's the matter with you?" Clint asked, but Loki shrugged.

"It solves the best of all worlds. After all, I don't mind sharing, and it's quite common in Asgard. I'm sure you both could adapt to this, but just so you know- "

"Loki!" Thor shouted but Loki didn't stop,

"She'd rather have neither of you then pick. Don't you think it's killing her that she can't work with either of you? But I," Loki chuckled, "I have no intention of letting that woman go."

Desi had seen Tony and Peter off before she changed into her Deadpool uniform. Loading into her truck with Chip by her side, she was careful of her surroundings as she made her way to her next target.

"Leaving without me, darling?"

Desi rolled her eyes when she saw Loki sitting beside Chip but smirked regardless.

"It was an emergency sorry, target was trying to leave the country, and it seems like he wasn't looking into coming back anytime soon."

Loki saw the determined look on her face and couldn't help but feel exhilarated.

"Who are we killing?"

"I don't kill unless it's life or death…but! He's a local guy, sells drugs and may have intel on nuclear weapons that Hydra had before. So, I'm excepting some type of resistance." Desi said nonchalantly.

"And you usually do this by yourself?" Loki asked curiously.

"Mostly with Deadpool. After that, Bucky came on a few for the past month or two, yeah, by me." Desi said when she finally came close to their location.

Desi let out a sigh when she realized it was another club, "I hate places like this."

"Oh?"

"I usually have to perform to get close to the enemy…and too many potential casualties…" Desi said.

Walking into the club, people made clear of her; Loki noticed people recognized her. She was feared, or someone to not be messed with. Still, with Chip by her side, she heard the familiar sound of a loaded clip and casted her shield.

Immediately, bullets came her way, and they made quick work of the situation.

"How would you feel if I killed a person?" Loki asked.

"What? You're asking me this NOW?"

"Just a yes or no would suffice, darling."

"No killing! Unless someone was trying to kill you first…"

"Say no more!"

Loki had suddenly disappeared with his green magic, and she rolled her eyes before she threw the shield out. Desi deflected, noticing an ice ball pass her but continued fighting when she saw her target hiding behind a flipped over desk.

Chip growled before he charged at the next enemy, Desi now using her staff as she fought feverishly when she saw her target making a run for the door.

Chip, without an order, tackled the man down as he latched onto his forearm.

"Chip!"

Desi threw her shield, making a path to him before she knocked out her target with her staff, handcuffing him quickly when she called in Weasel, watching Loki finish off his last enemy.

"He's secured at Clean Cut Bar," Desi said, "I'll check right now for any drugs but you I'll need pick up for him in a bit."

"I'll have someone get him soon. Gather your intel and get the hell out of there; I'll notify Stark."

"Thanks, Weasel." Desi spoke before she patted Chip's head, "Hold him, will you?"

It had taken her sometime, but Desi had hacked any computer and collected any documents she could, which wasn't much for her, but it was still something to take with her to review. When she came back to the room, Chip came to her side as she made her way back to her car with Loki already waiting for her.

"I have to say, I can see why you get such a thrill out of this. Dare I ask to join you on the next one?" Loki asked, making her laugh nervously.

"The next one, I'm afraid I'm doing that one separate. A girls-only kind of mission." Desi told him.

"You've piqued my curiosity, Destiny. What is your next mission?"

"Nu-uh, here; can you give this to Tony, please? And take Chip with you?" Desi asked.

"What? Why won't you take this yourself?" Loki asked, almost appalled by the suggestion.

"Because I must get ready for the next job. If I'm lucky, I can do it tonight and have more time to relax." Desi told him as she got in the car.

"I'm absolutely appalled by this. Why do I feel like you're using me?"

Desi flashed him a wink, with a smirk, "Because I am…darling."

Loki chucked, "Well played, but very well. But call me when it's over. I want you to spare no detail."

"I'll call if nothing happens, promise." Desi said before driving off, Loki watching her drive off before he teleported to the compound.

When Loki arrived at the compound, the team was in the living room. Nat saw him with files in his hands and held out her hand to him. Chip had brushed up against Bucky's leg, allowing him to pet the top of the dog's head but where was Desi?

"What do you have there?" Nat asked.

Loki handed it to her, "Desi found some evidence of Hydra during her mission tonight. Wanted me to report this over."

"And she couldn't come here why?" Tony asked.

"She had another job she was going to try and do alone." Loki answered simply.

Bucky stood, taking the last shot of his drink before he walked out of the room. He didn't like her going alone, let alone being in danger. He didn't care if she wasn't talking to him, or how she felt, he wanted to look out for her.

"I freaking hate this…." Desi swore, looking over her cosplay outfit.

Her target was a man who had a fetish for cosplay women, and he messed with one of the bounty hunter's daughters. She wasn't given the details, but she knew enough to know that they wanted blood- and they wanted him alive; mostly.

Desi heard a knock on her door before it swung open when she spun around.

Bucky had walked in with the spare key gave her, but his eyes widened when he saw her.

Desi wore a short nurse costume with a corset design with a zipper in the middle. Her breasts were pressed up high, her 36C cups on full display and almost little to imagine. Her skirt went to her mid-thigh with stockings attached underneath.

Bucky's mouth went dry, her taking a hard swallow when he saw her in her bright red heels; she was beautiful. With her make up lightly done, her braided with the nurse hat in her hair. He was trying to contain himself, but he slowly approached her.

"Buck? W-What are you doing here?" Desi asked, backing up.

She gasped when her back hit her drawers, his gloved hand cupping her cheek. He was unsure of what to say, but he couldn't hold back, pulling her into a deep sensual kiss. Her eyes widened in surprise before she gave into the kiss.

Desi missed him, his touch, his lips on hers; he missed everything about him. Bucky felt the same, he couldn't part from her again- not after being away from her so long when she was within reach.

He pulled away, looking over her body once more and he felt himself grow hard. His eyes hazy with desire but the thought of someone touching her, let alone looking at her, made him jealous.

"Where are you going dressed like that, doll?" Bucky asked her, his eyes drilling into hers.

"The target. H-He is at a bar full of female servers like this…" Desi tried to explain but was easily distracted when she felt his hands.

Bucky slid his hands up and down her exposed arms, feeling the shivers under his fingertips, making him smirk. He was glad he still influenced her, but he wasn't letting her leave this apartment…not yet.

"I don't want anyone to see you like this, doll…I don't think I'll be okay. Or guarantee their safety…"

Desi swallowed hard, feeling herself fumble with the words, but Vanessa's words replayed on her head. The ordeal following with Steve, she suddenly remembered why she kept a distance.

"Bucky, we can't…" Desi said but he only stepped closer, his nose brushing against hers.

"Why, doll?"

"Because of Steve, I don't want to come between friends. I'm not…I can't do that to you both." Desi said, sounding defeated.

"We'll figure it out," Bucky said softly, "but don't push me away."

"Buck- "

"I miss you, doll…" Bucky whispered, brushing his lips against hers, "I want there to be an us. It's killing me…I don't deserve you, but…"

Desi hurt for her him in that moment, and brought a hand to his cheek, pressing her lips against his. He took charge, pulling her against him. She moaned at his roughness, hitching her leg up against his hip.

Bucky slid his hand down, lifting her up as she wrapped her legs around him fully. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she moaned when he grinded against her, feeling his erection pressed against her heat.

Digging his hands up her skirt, he was surprised to find her ass cheeks bare. He pulled away from her lips, assaulting her throat before he sucked on her neck. He intended to leave her with hickies, love bites; to let others know who she belonged to.

"James…" Desi moaned, digging her hands under his shirt as she grinded against him.

"Like hell you're leaving in this outfit…" Bucky swore, making her let out a breathless chuckle.

"I'm happy to serve you only, Sergeant." Desi teased but hissed when he bit on her neck.

"My own personal nurse, huh? Say it again."

"Of course, Sergeant Barnes…" Desi whispered in his ear, nibbling on it between her teeth, "can I service you tonight?"

"You won't make it out of the bed, doll…" he said, panting softly at her ministrations; this woman was going to be the death of him.

She smiled, taking off his jacket before taking off his shirt just as swiftly, "Is that a promise, Sergeant?"

Bucky smirked before he threw her on the bed, glaring over her body once more, and he felt concerned. The last time they had sex, her legs, hips, and thighs had bruises all over her, but she didn't make a complaint.

"Tell me if it's too much? Or too painful?"

"I will, James, I promise." Desi said with a smile as she unzipped her corset. He swallowed hard, seeing her in a thong and stockings, damn this woman…