Hockey Rules (Bucky Barnes AU x NHL)

Round Two - Vegas - Part 2

*~* Bucky *~*

I arrived back to the apartment with Steve.  I could see from the outside that Emma's lights were off.  I sighed and went up to my own place.  I went to my room and laid down. I couldn't believe we had a fight in front of the team.  How could I be so stupid?  I sent Emma text.

Bucky: I'm sorry doll. Can I see you?

I looked at the clock.  1 AM. I knew she wouldn't see it until the morning. But it surprised me when she replied.

Emma: Sure, come by.  Wanda is with her brother tonight.

I got up and went over. I knocked and Emma opened the door.  "Hi doll."

"James." I could see the hurt in her eyes.  She turned into the apartment, and I closed the door behind me.

"Oh doll, please.  I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get angry with you. I just don't want to lose you."

Emma rolled her eyes.  "Bucky, how many times do I have to say that I'm yours before you believe it.  Yes, I get it.  Teddy crossed a line.  But I shut him down.  And Marc knows that I am with you and made sure that I was ok."  She took a breath.  "As for Reaves, well I don't know him but I still wouldn't have accepted anything but a handshake from him."

"I know Emma.  But you have to know that you are gorgeous.  So I'm a little jealous when you talk to other guys.  Can you blame me?"

"Bucky, you have to trust me."

"I do. Really." She gave me a hard stare. "I'm sorry Emma. Let me make it up to you. Please?"

She sighed.  "I'm tired.  Come lay down with me.  We'll finish this in the morning."

"Whatever you want, doll." I followed her to her room.  I had changed when I got home so I was already in sweats and a shirt.  I took my shirt off and climb behind Emma.  I put my arm around her.  "I love you, Emma."

"I love you too, superstar.  Good night."

"Night doll."

*~* Emma *~*

I woke up in the morning with Bucky wrapped around me. I looked at his face, seeing the lines around his eyes and the stands of his beautiful hair around his forehead.  I knew that he was just afraid of someone like Alex taking me away.  But I knew, I was his. I had never been as happy as I was with Bucky.  I gently pushed the strands of hair away from his face and ran my fingers through the rest of it.  He sighed in his sleep for the motion. I kissed his lips gently. His eyes fluttered open.  "Good morning doll."

"Morning superstar."

He nuzzled his face in my neck.  "Do you forgive me Emma?"

"Only if you forgive me.  I'm sorry Bucky.  I didn't mean to yell at you in front of the team."

"I forgive you Emma.  I earned it."

I got up and stretched.  "I feel bad for making a scene," I told him.  "Should I do something to ask forgiveness from the team?"

"Call Cap.  He'll know what to do."

I groaned.  "Do I have to call him? He's gonna be so mad."

"Emma, call Ryan.  I already have to and I have practice in a few hours."

"Fine," I grumbled.  "Can we go get coffee?"

"Sure love.  We can go to that place in the circle."  He leaned over to give me a kiss. "I'm going to head to my place to change.  I'll see you in 30."