Annabelle Rogers - James 'Bucky' Barnes

Chapter Twenty-Five

Guest started to arrive as the ball room filled with soft Christmas music. Laughs and chatter growing louder as the room filled up.

Everyone dolled up for the evening, floor length cocktail dressers and nicely tailored suits. The room was glittering with twinkling lights, everyone admiring the large Christmas tree as they walked in. It felt and looked like Christmas.

James and Steve where leaned up against the main bar talking to a couple of SHIELD agents they worked with throughout the year.

Steve wearing a pair of black slacks with a deep blue shirt, perfectly ironed as always. James was wearing the clothes Annabelle had picked out for him, black slacks with a crisp black button up shirt.

As they where sipping their beers and making small talk Sam walked over noticing three girls walking through the double door entrance, nudging Steve in the side to gain his attention. The group of men turned around mid conversation, following Steve and Sam's gave.

"Here comes your girl" Sam mumbled to Steve, whist throwing a subtle wink to James.

James couldn't help the smile spread across his face as he noticed Annabelle. Being rushed around after they where ready the girls didn't get to show off their outfits until now.

Natasha and Wanda hooked their arms around Annabelle's, feeling her nerves growing the closer they arrived to the party.

Stopping as they approached the party to take in the room, Natasha noticed the boys over at the bar, giving a slight nod and warm smile she gestured for the others to walk with her. Dresses flowing around their feet as the strutted over.

Wanda, wearing a black floor length dress, with a sweetheart neck line and spaghetti straps. The skirt of the dress had a gorgeous tulle overlay that would sway perfectly with any body movements. Pairing it with a statement pair of red heels.

Natasha's dress was a deep blood red, lace sleeves tightly hugging her arms with a plunged neckline and red silk underlay over her chest. The skirt was an all silk bell style with a slit up the left side. Pairing it with thick strapped black heels.

The girls look gorgeous, but the dress that quickly become the talk of the party was Annabelle's. Wearing a floor length sequin gold dress.

A square neck line with thick halter neck straps crossing over at the back. The dress was hugging onto her curvy figure, defining her hips and snatched waist. With a cheeky slit up the left side that allowed her leg to peak through as she walked, paired off with some light gold heels.

Turning the heads of everyone they walked past, they made their way to the boys. Steve leaning over to place a kiss on Natasha's cheek, whispering something in her ear that caused a shy giggle in response. Annabelle walked in-between Sam and James, giving the boys sweet smiles and complimenting their attire.

"You look beautiful, Doll" James bent down whispering into her ear.

Natasha ordered them all drinks while joining the group convocation with the boys. Mainly about how beautiful they all looked and how well Annabelle had done with the space.

One of the SHIELD agents hovered closer and closer to Annabelle. Hands straddling her waist and constantly whispering into her ear. Annabelle could see the darkness form in James' eyes and knew she had to do something before he causes a scene and kill this man with his bare hands.

"Toby" she said pulling his arm away from her. "I have a boyfriend." keeping her voice low, not wanting the attention of anyone around them. Including Steve.

"Well where is he?" He stated in an annoyed manner. "I didn't think you where the commitment type" he added giving her a creepy wink.

"Well, I am now, so please stop touching me." a fire grew with in Annabelle's stomach, she never really minded keeping her 'options' open before but the way he was insinuating her reputation angered her.