Complicated Love (Bucky Barnes x Reader)

Chapter 2: Assignment

The car traffic was always loud. This morning it was particularly loud in Brooklyn and woke me up. You can always rely on that instead of an annoying alarm clock. I take a few seconds to relish in the moment. The feeling of being wrapped in Bucky's arms, the comfort of my own bed, the roses on my nightstand from our date a few nights ago. Once I was ready, I slowly made my way out of Bucky's arms, trying my best not to wake him up.

I got a phone call yesterday saying that Chief Dooley has an important assignment to give me at work today, therefore, I can't afford to be late. My anxiety fills my body, as he assignments were usually just handed out on my desks, as they were usually not too important, as the bigger cases were given to the men. But, since all the men have been shipped off to war, the more interesting cases have been handed my way. The only unfortunate part about this is that the more interesting the cases, usually means the more dangerous they become. 

I decided to changed into a dark blue blouse and a black pencil shirt for the day. I made my way to the bathroom and as I began to curled my hair. As I was almost finished, I heard some rustle outside the door. The door jiggled opened, and I pointed my curling iron at the door, just revealing Bucky.

"Woah, it's just me," he chuckles, putting his hand up in a jokingly manner.

"Sorry, you just scared me," I say, pointing the iron away from him, and I unplugged it from the outlet. Bucky came behind me, wrapping his strong arms around me. The warmth of his bare chest comforts me, as he kisses my temple. Bucky was always in good shape, but after he went to the training camp, he came back more toned than ever.

"I thought you were off today," Bucky says, kissing my neck lightly. I melt into the touch, unable to stop myself from giggling at his affection. He loves to make sure everyone knows who I am dating, doing everything he can to make every guy in Brooklyn jealous.

"I told you. Howard called an emergency meeting for tonight's Expo," I lied, but he wouldn't know that. It's sad that I've gotten used to lying to him and Steve. 

I turn around, now facing him. His hair was still messy, but I always preferred his hair this way than it being all gelled up. "But I got off from the docks because we were going to spend the day together," he pouts dramatically. 

"I know, I know. I'm sorry. You can spend the day with Steve. Maybe prevent him from enlisting again," I say, making Buck shake his head. "Plus, Mr. Stark doesn't need me during the expo, so I'll be all yours then."

"As you should be," Bucky says, pressing his soft lips on mine. I smiled into the kiss, but was interrupted again with the door opening.

"Oh my," I hear Steve's voice say. "This early, really?" Bucky started laughing and I hid my face in his chest.

"It was a kiss, Steve. Nothing was going to happen," Bucky says. Steve closes the door, and I hear him mumbling about us needed to leave our business in the bedroom. "The punk always knows how to be a buzzkill."

"Well, in his defense, I wouldn't want to walk in on him and a girl doing...something," I say, shaking my head to get the picture out, and Bucky chuckles. He exited out of the bathroom, and I finished getting ready.

Once my hair and makeup were complete, I leave the bathroom, grab my bag, and make sure I have all the files that I need. I walked out of my room, finding Steve and Bucky, who was now fully clothed. "I'll see you guys later," I say, and give Bucky a quick kiss. "Love you two!"

"Love you!" I hear them both yell, and I walk out the door, making my way to the office. I walked through the streets of Brooklyn, keeping my head held high, making my way to the New York Bell Company Office, or that's what it was to the public.