Pure bliss - Bucky Barnes
-- 416 words --

Bucky idly played with (Y/N)'s knuckles, a small smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.
"What are your friends like?" her small voice questioned; worry clearly evident.
"Don't worry, you'll love them." Bucky pulled (Y/N)'s hand up to his mouth and placed a few light kisses there.
"But what if they don't like me?" Bucky chuckled.
"Who wouldn't like you?" (Y/N) blushed.

(Y/N) was scared. In fact she was terrified. (Y/N) was going to meet her boyfriend's family; (Y/N) was going to meet the Avengers.

Bucky pulled (Y/N) into him and laid down. If Bucky was being honest, he was slightly scared. Only slightly - he was still Bucky Barnes. Bucky's metal fingers found (Y/N)'s scalp and started to trace stars. Bucky knew Steve would be happy for him, and no doubt Stark would have a comment or two. Bucky was worried about Natasha, Clint, and Loki. Bucky was sure they'd want to interrogate her thoroughly.

(Y/N) placed her head on top of Bucky's heart and leaned into his warm fingers. (Y/N) shifted so that she was comfortable; her legs tangling with Bucky's.

Moments like these were what both (Y/N) and Bucky lived for. Quiet moments where the world isn't in a rush - where the world paused just for them. Pure bliss.

Why wouldn't people enjoy moments like this?

Bucky's deep breaths lulled (Y/N) off to sleep. Her soft snores gave Bucky a soft, warm feeling. (Y/N) loved him no matter what mistakes he's made, or will make because let's face it, he is Bucky Barnes; their love is unconditional.

Bucky needs (Y/N)'s love; without it Bucky's sure he'll drown.

Bucky looks down at (Y/N), love filled eyes that belong to a man who'll do aanything to keep the most precious person in his life alive.

(Y/N) naturally cuddles closer to Bucky. Bucky's flesh arm instinctively wraps around her. Their legs stayed in loose knots.

Bucky stays like that for hours, (Y/N)'s breaths keeping him calm.

Bucky's head snaps up as noise travels into the room. The Avengers quickly come into view; they all stop dead in their tracks. Voices stopping all together. Bucky sends icy daggers at them all with his eyes. His metal hand slowly comes up. A finger rests on the underside of his neck. It's sharply pulled along and they all understand the message - wake her and you're all dead.