Sweet As Cinnamon Sugar (Chubby!Bucky Cop AU)

Sick of My Love

As requested by anonymous: Can you do one with the Sweet As Cinnamon universe where reader accidentally does or says something Dot would have said or done and Bucky gets scared that maybe she is also getting sick of him?? + Hiii can you do a Chubby!Bucky one where reader starts to avoid him and the like and is secretive and he assumes the worst. When he approaches her she kind of explodes but then later on it was all for a party to appreciate him and his existence 🤩😂

A/N: this is a lil bit angst

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You've been working a lot lately. A year into your relationship with Bucky and you've been working the graveyard shifts a lot more at the diner. Bucky hates it because that means he barely gets to see you. When you are spending time with Bucky, however, you're barely paying attention to him. He's constantly finding you on your laptop or phone. It can't be anything to do with school. He knows you're currently taking a break from your education to get enough money to pay for it. Is it someone else? Is-Oh God-are you cheating on him? Are you getting sick of him?

Dread suddenly fills Bucky's body and he feels just like how he did when his relationship with Dot was going downhill. Dot would work late hours, not coming home until past midnight. She would barely return his calls or messages. She'd be secretive or snappy about who she was texting on her phone.

You didn't get snappy with him, but you did say "No one you should worry about." And that just reminded him of when Dot said that. Turned out she was cheating on him which resulted in the divorce and her leaving him and Becca for the man she was cheating on Bucky with.

But he knew you. You were the sweetest, kindest, most caring person he knew. You knew his story with Dot. You knew his insecurities and fears. You promised you'd never hurt Bucky like Dot hurt him. You promised you'd never do anything like what Dot did...yet here you were avoiding him and being secretive around him. It was happening all over again.

Bucky waited for you to come home. It was 2 in the morning when you walked through the door to his place. He was sitting on the couch, eyes focused on the tv, but not fully processing what was going on.

"Hey," you sat down beside him.

"What're you doin' up?" your hand went to rub his stomach, a gesture that he loved.

He turned to you, "Waiting for you. Where were you?"

"Work, silly. I told you, I'm working graveyard these couple of weeks."

"You sure?"

You looked at him curiously, "Yeah, Buck. Why-"

"You weren't with someone else, right? You weren't cheating on me?"

You were taken back by his brash attitude. Usually Bucky was very soft and gentle with you, this hard attitude was something new for you, "Cheating on you? No, Buck, of course I'm not cheating on you. Why would you think that?"

Bucky scoffed, "Well, let's see. You've been coming home late, you're always on your phone texting or on your laptop typing, and when we're together, it's like you're not even here! It's like you're avoiding me!"

You look at Bucky straight in the eyes, "I promised you that I would never do that to you, Bucky. If I gave you the impression that I'm seeing someone behind your back, I'm sorry. There is a reason for the secrecy-"

"What is it?" he asked desperately.

You shook your head, eyes filled with regret and guilt, "I can't tell you. Not yet at least. But, Bucky," you reached over and placed your hand on his leg, "You have to trust me. I love you so much and I would never hurt you. I promise nothing wrong or bad is going on. You just have to trust me."

"So you're not sick of me? Not sick of my love for you?"

You shook your head, "God, no. All I want is your love, Sarge."

He choked back his tears, "Okay. I'm gonna be honest, I don't-I'm not really trusting you still. I mean, I have my reasons, you know that. But if you say it's nothin' bad, then I just gotta learn to accept it."

You leaned in and pressed a kiss to his stubbly cheek, "I love you, Bucky. I promise, when the time comes, you'll learn the full truth."

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"Cmon! C'mon! Let's go!!" Becca tugged at her father's arm up the walkway to Steve's house.

Bucky chuckled at his daughter's excitement, "What's the hurry, kiddo? You act like you don't see these guys every day of the week!" he knocks on the door and waits for someone to answer.

When the door opens, he's confused to see you on the other side, "Sugar?"

You grin as you let Becca lead him inside, "Come on in."

Once the door closes, people pop out and yell, "SURPRISE!"

Bucky jumps back in shock, eyes wide, "W-What?"

Becca giggles, "Happy birthday, dad!" he looks around the living room to see his friends, family, and coworkers all huddle around the Rogers household.

You immediately rush to his side, wrapping your arms around him, "Happy birthday, Sarge!"

"Wha-How-I-"

You burst into a fit of giggles, "This was why I was being so secretive. While you were at home, Steve would come by the diner during my shifts and we'd hash all these plans out! It was all for you!"

Bucky suddenly felt really guilty, "Ah geez," he nervously rubbed the back of his neck, something he tended to do when he was nervous or messed up, "I-shit, sugar. I'm really sorry for givin' ya crap that night."

You rested your hands on his chest, looking into the eyes of the man you love so dearly, "No, Buck, I understand why you were apprehensive. I'm sorry I made you doubt our relationship and my love for you."

Bucky lovingly stared back at you, hands resting on your hips, "You know, I find myself fallin' for you harder and harder. I just might keep you forever, sweetheart."

"Good, 'cause I'm not leavin' any time soon." you leaned in and pecked his lips, "Now c'mon. You got people to greet!" you took his hand and pulled him further into the Rogers' home. A big smile never left his face. He felt so lucky to have a love like you.