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saiyanprincessswanie · 11 months

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Falling in Love With You - Part 2

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Reader

Summary: After spending time with Bucky you realize there are feelings developing. Does he feel the same way? When you learn about his history with women can you see past all that? Can two friends fall in love?

Word Count: 2556

Warnings: Fluff, Little Angst, Little self-doubt, Friends to Lovers,

A/N: This is the final chapter of this mini-series.Thankful to my beta readers @lfnr-blog-blog-blog & @pigwidgeonxo

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Bucky was staring at your phone number on his iPhone. You had flirted with him. “Just in case you need me you can reach me.” Then you agreed to get a drink with him on Friday night. Was this some joke being played on him? Women don’t just go out with him without some expectations of being wined, dined, and bedded.

A sigh escaped his lips as he set his phone on the bedside table and laid back in bed. The last time he chased after someone he fell quickly, had his heart broken, and swore off dating. But you seemed different. All week long you worked hard, were incredibly detail oriented, and never fussed over the work you were given.

In between all that, there was the occasional flirting from you but mainly you were professional. Looking up at his ceiling he tried to steady his breath as he thought about taking you out for a drink tomorrow night. What if you backed out or worse what if you didn’t like him after hanging out? No, he wasn’t sure this was a good idea. Maybe he just needs to cancel to be safe. Better to keep you as an assistant than risk being hurt again. When he sees you at work he will just tell you something came up. Turning off his light, Bucky closes his eyes and hopes for sleep to take over.

Things went great your first week at the office and by the time you knew it, Friday was here. You promised to go out with Bucky tonight for drinks and felt nervous as time passed. What were you going to wear? Was this a casual meetup? Yeah, your boss was attractive, but that didn’t mean anything, right? By five o’clock you were packing up your things and swung by Bucky’s office. You knocked on his door and he waved you in.

“Hey sunshine, what can I do for you?” Bucky asked.

You stepped into his office and ran your hands down your skirt. “I was just making sure you still wanted to meet for drinks tonight?”

Bucky looked up from his paperwork. Was this real? Were you really wanting to hang out with him? “Of course I do. Are you having second thoughts?” He leaned back in his chair and ran a hand through his hair. This can’t be true he was going to cancel on her to save himself from being hurt. But she didn’t hurt him, she really wanted to hang out.

“No, no! I was just double-checking. Ummm, is it casual clothes for the bar?” You inquired.

“Yes, it is. It’s just a little hole in the wall where I go some nights. I promise it’s not sketchy or anything. Why don’t you text me your address and when I’m done here I will go home to change then come get you.” There now he sounded like the confident guy he was at the beginning of the week.

“That sounds wonderful James.”

“Now, now you know you can call me Bucky.” He smiled at you and all you could do was smile back.

“Thank you, Bucky, see you in a little while.”

When you got home you quickly showered and then changed into jeans and a casual sweater. Fixing your hair and makeup you were now satisfied with how you looked. This was just a friendly get-together you tried to tell yourself but you couldn’t help the crush you already had on your boss. He had been a gentleman all week long and never raised his voice at you if you made a mistake. Something inside you just melted when he looked at you with his blue eyes. You grabbed your phone and texted Bucky your address.

It was close to seven P.M. when Bucky showed up on your doorstep. He was dressed in jeans and a casual button-down shirt. You couldn’t help the inhale you took in as he was completely gorgeous out of work as well. Locking your door you walked to the car where Bucky opened the door for you. Once Bucky got in the car he pulled from the curb and headed the short distance to the bar. You both made small talk on your drive and once you arrived you felt nervous again as it was a little busy inside.

As soon as Bucky walked through the door people started to greet him. You couldn’t help but smile as he led you through the bar to a back corner booth. How often did he come here for these people to know him? Once you ordered your drinks Bucky started asking questions about your life. Where did you live before moving here? What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend? It surprised you how open you were with him, especially because he was your boss. But Bucky never judged your answers and in fact, he would tell you about his life. You thought this was the best conversation you had in a while. Time seemed to fly by when you stifled a yawn.

“Are you tired sweetheart?” Bucky asked as you shook your head.

“I am sorry. It’s just that I haven’t slept well all week long.” You confessed.

“No, don’t be we worked all day, so let me get you home.”

“Thanks, Buck.”

Bucky drove you home and insisted on walking you to your door. You could sense Bucky was nervous as you reached the door. “Thank you, Bucky for taking me out tonight. I really had a fun time.”

“It was my pleasure too. I was thinking if you are free this weekend you may want to go out sometime. I mean it’s not a date or anything but just a hang-out. What do you say? Bucky inquired.”

You stared into his eyes and offered a smile. “I would like that, text me tomorrow.” You opened your door and gently closed the door.

Bucky was over the moon that you wanted to hang out again so soon. This was probably inappropriate for a boss and an assistant to go out but it was innocent in his eyes. Just two coworkers hanging out even if one of them had a crush. God he hoped he wouldn’t chase her away. Bucky left her house once she was inside to head home.

After hanging out again the rest they say is history. Bucky and you hung out every chance you could. Both would share likes, and stories and made the other laugh. It had been a couple of months now since you had started on this road and you had to admit you were having the time of your life. Each weekend you would alternate who would choose where you went. It could be as simple as a flea market to an art museum. Neither of you complained about where you went. You were both secretly happy to spend time with one another. Two fools in love without the other knowing.

Steve picked up on the behavior at work one day and couldn’t help but smirk. He wanted to tell Bucky to take it slow but it was clear in the way you both looked at one another that there was a connection. Steve wondered if you each knew yet that this was more than a friendship. He hoped you two would figure it out soon.

The planning of Tony’s end-of-year party was stressing the men out as they went over security with how many bodyguards and police had to be there. After months of planning it was finished that this was going to be a secured event. Plus Tony had his A.I. that helped with looking for intruders. The event was planned for tonight and everyone at the tower was invited to attend. You had spent the day getting ready. You were dressed in a short black dress with stilettos. Bucky had offered to pick you up so you didn’t have to drive in alone. With how things were going you had planned to tell Bucky that night how you felt once and for all. Little did you know Bucky was planning for the same thing.

Bucky had picked you up at the time he said and when you answered the door you both looked at one another in awe. Bucky was in a black suit and tie. In your eyes, he looked like sex on a stick. Gosh, do you wish you could stay inside tonight and see where the night went? Bucky you noticed was taking you in as his eyes looked you over.

“Wow, you look beautiful sweetheart.”

“Thanks, Buck, you look very handsome yourself.”

You both left your house and were on your way to the party. As you arrived there were spotlights in the air and photographers at the main entrance. You felt nervous at the sight but Bucky reached over to grab your hand as he pulled up to the valet. The valet opened your door and Bucky came around the car, offering his arm to you. You slipped your arm around his and he walked you down the red carpet.

Bucky leaned close to your ear and whispered, “Just breathe. Keep your eyes down and not on the cameras.”

You did as he said and noticed the camera flashes weren’t bothering your eyes. As you made it through the doors your breath hitched as you took in how beautiful everything was. The ballroom though was breathtaking as you entered it. There were people everywhere along with elaborate fountains, ice sculptures, bars scattered throughout, and chandeliers that were probably worth more than you make in a year.

Bucky guided you around the room and pointed out the people he knew. After a stroll around the ballroom, Bucky says, “I need to join Steve real quick to check in on the security team. Why don’t you get yourself a drink.”

You nodded and headed over to one of the bars. You ordered yourself a glass of wine. You were admiring a painting on the wall when you heard a small group of people talking.

“Why did Bucky show up with his assistant?” One woman said.

Another woman joined in. “Don’t you know Bucky sleeps with any woman he wants and then leaves them high and dry?”

“No, are you serious?” The first woman asked.

“Of course I am. Ask Sharon Carter. He was sleeping with her for months and then suddenly called it quits. If you ask me I think he’s banging his assistant.”

You heard enough before you slipped away from them. Is that what Bucky was looking for? To use you just for sex? After all the time you spent with each other, was this his true colors? Downing your wine you headed outside to get air.

Bucky finished with Steve and the security team. The word was everything was running smoothly. With that out of the way, Bucky started to look for you in the ballroom. He looked everywhere for you and just couldn’t find you. You couldn’t have gotten far so he went to step outside. Sure enough, he found you.

“Sweetheart, what are you doing out here?” He asked.

You turned to face him and had tears rolling down your cheeks. “Don’t sweetheart me. I know who you really are and I’m not interested.”

“What are you talking about? What does that even mean?” He took a few steps towards you and you took one backward.

“I heard everything I needed tonight about you. This group was talking about us.” You wiped the tears away as you tried to sound brave.

“What group of people? You need to give me something sweetheart.” He pleaded with you.

“I heard you have been sleeping with Sharon. That you stopped so you could pursue me instead. You-you are just a playboy making your way through women. Well, I’m not like that Bucky. To think I actually had feelings for you.” The words hitched as you started to cry more.

“You have to listen to me sweetheart, I'm not that man anymore. Before you yeah that’s how I coped. I had someone break my heart and yes I reverted back into a man I wasn’t proud of. But then you came along and I knew I wanted to change if I was going to have a shot at you.”

“You’re just saying that Bucky.”

“No I’m not,” he interrupted. “I knew the first day I ran into you that there was something special about you. All the times we went out I wished we were an official couple cause I wanted to hold you close and kiss you. I would give anything for you to be mine so I could tell you I love you every day of the week.” He stood there looking at you with a pleading face. Bucky just wanted you to know how much he has fallen in love with you.

You stood in silence taking what he said to heart. Does he actually love you? You thought this was all one-sided. “You love me? I’m just your assistant, I'm no one special.”

Bucky smiled as he took a few more steps toward you. This time you didn’t move. “You may be my assistant at work but you are so much more than that to me. You’re my friend and I would love to call you mine. That’s if you feel the same.”

“I love you Bucky. From the first moment, we met I knew I wanted to be your girl.” You blurted out. “I’ve never felt this way about anyone before.” You took another step towards Bucky and now you were both close enough to touch.

“May I kiss you?” He asked.

“Yes..”

Bucky softly pulled you into his arms and kissed you. Your mouth opened and his tongue danced against yours. You were both pulling at the other as you each tried to dominate the kiss.

Steve came outside to find Bucky but instead, he found you both kissing. Smiling to himself he left you both alone.

One year later…

If you would have told Bucky he would’ve found the love of his life at work he would’ve called you crazy. Life has been the best it’s ever been for him once you agreed to be his best girl. You both dated for six months before he popped the question to you to marry him. It was an easy answer to give because you were head over heels for Bucky. Today you were both married and celebrating your life together. You had a baby on the way and that was something you both were excited for. There was no other place Bucky would rather be in this world. He thinks back to the day he met you and how he thought he was a fool falling so hard for you. Now he has no regrets for pursuing you and changing his life for you. Now, all there is to focus on is the baby on the way and a wonderful life with you.

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