Hockey Rules (Bucky Barnes AU x NHL)

The Bright Side of the Morning

*~*Emma*~*

I woke up to the smell of cinnamon in the air. Then I realized I was not on a pillow. Well, not a regular pillow. More like a chest one. I looked up and saw Bucky was fast asleep with his arm around me. I got gently out of bed and went to the bathroom to clean up. I made my way to the kitchen where I found a shirtless Steve cooking.

"Morning Stevie."

"Hey Em, good morning. You want some coffee?"

"Please. Whatcha making?"

"French toast. Friday tradition for us."

"That's nice."

"How'd you sleep?"

"Really good. I didn't realize that we got such good mattresses for new players. Gonna need to get me one for my room." Steve chuckled at my statement.

"Yeah, and how was Bucky?" He raised an eyebrow.

"Comfortable. We didn't do anything Rogers, get your mind out of the gutter." I laughed at him.

"So, what do you have planned for today Em?"

"Well, I'm not a slacker like you that just has to go to practice. I have an actual job; you know with a desk and everything. It is Friday."

"That hurts Em. I work hard."

"Right, shirtless for the ladies right?" I smirk because he now realizes that he has no shirt on.

"Aww shit. Sorry Em. Do I make you uncomfortable?" Steve smirks at me.

"Steve, I work for a hockey organization. You guys are shirtless more than you think. I'm fine, I was just teasing." He was setting my plate down and then took it away.

"And for that, no French Toast."

"Hey!"

"What's going on out here?" Bucky comes in rubbing his eyes.

"Steve's mean!"

"I am not! Emma is!"

"It's too early for this shit." Bucky mumbles, making me giggle. "Morning, doll." He gives me a kiss.

"Morning super star. Think you can get me my plate back?"

"Need to know what you did first."

"Teasing Steve about his shirtless status. Trying to attract the ladies."

"Ok punk, hand over the breakfast."

"Make her say something nice."

Bucky rolled his eyes and looked at me. He gave me puppy eyes and said, "Please, doll?"

"Fine. Steve, you are a handsome guy and if you give me breakfast, I can introduce you to a friend."

"A lady friend?"

"Maybe."

"Fine." He set my plate in front of me. "See it wasn't so hard." I took a bite.

"God Steve, if I knew you could cook, I would have hit on you first. These are amazing. Ouch!" I got pinched by Bucky on my wrist. "What?"

"That was mean to me."

"Sorry Bucky." I looked down. I actually felt bad about the teasing.

"It's ok doll. I'm sorry." He kissed where he pinched me. "I took that one too far," he said.

"So did I. Peace?" I offered a bite.

"Peace." He took my bite. "Ok, that actually is really good."

I finished eating and changed. "I got to go guys. Don't forget practice is at 12. See you later." I gave a kiss on the cheek to Steve, but I kissed Bucky on the lips.

*~*Bucky*~*

When she kissed Steve, I was kinda upset until she kissed me. Once again, she left me breathless.

"Dude, you are so in love," Steve smirked as we watched the highlights from last night's games.

"Shut up." I knew I was blushing from the look on Steve's face, but I ignored it and watched the TV. The highlights from our game came up. I could see what Steve meant about Pierce gunning for me now. It pissed me off that this guy had hurt Emma so much.

"At least we only have to face him one more time," Steve said.

"Yeah, in Boston. That place is tough under normal circumstances." I replied.

"Buck, you can't, remember."

"I know Steve. I told her about Dot last night."

"You did? Good for you. Honestly is going to be the best thing for you."

"She already called me out on it when we went for coffee. But I'm doing this at her pace." I smiled remembering how she felt in my arms when she slept. I haven't felt like this in a long time.

"You look happy Bucky. I'm happy for you."

"Thanks punk. We should get ready for practice."