Warnings: Plane landing, plane taking off, sitting on Buckys lap, Flirtatious vibes (in a cute way nothing sexual), Hight (30,000 feet :D), kisses, MAYBE spoilers from the show, just the love and affection everyone needs:)
Summary: Bucky takes himself and the reader on a trip to Japan for the annual cherry blossom festival. They participate in a well known tradition called the "Picnic under the Sakura trees."
A/n: There is a Japanese tradition every year in the spring for the when the cherry blossoms bloom! :D But, all I know so far is that the tradition happens in spring, and your family has a picnic under the cherry blossom trees, or "Sakura" as it is called in Japan. ALSO! DISCLAIMER: This plane has big seats. So it is supposed to make sense when the reader and Bucky share a seat!
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"Oh boy." You mumbled as you watched Bucky step towards the metal detector. You tried to convince him just to take off his arm to put it through the x-ray machine, but he resisted. "No, it's ok doll. I think they'll understand that it's a prosthetic." He said with a smile and a kiss to your forehead. When putting the rest of your things in the bins, you watched anxiously as Bucky walked through the metal detector. Of course the beeper went off. You walked forward, trying to stop them from patting him down. Once they found where the beeping was coming from, Bucky held up his arm and said "Excuse me, I have a prosthetic arm. Can I please go now?" The guards looked at each other and shrugged; Letting the solider pass through.
Once you gathered all of your things, you made your way to Gate F. Down 3 hallways and up a set of 19 stairs. Getting through the line for breakfast was a process though. You were cranky, wanting coffee and cuddles. And 15 agonizing minutes later, you had one of those two things. You knew it probably was not the best thing to have coffee at 1:45 in the morning, but you had a book to read as well as a man to cuddle with!
Making your way back to the gate for boarding, you grabbed a hold of Buckys hand and said "Thank you Buck. This is going to be the best trip ever! I have been wanting to do this for ever now!" He chuckled and said "Me too, dove. Me too."
With all of your talking ability, you tried to get Bucky to give up the window seat for you. He smirked and said, "How about you sit on my lap, so we can both have the window seat? Plus, you look pretty tired." Your eyes widened as your realized what he said. "Um, I don't think they will allow that." Bucky's rebuttal was a hoot! "Sure, when we take off. But when that "seat belt on" sign is off, babydoll, you can roam about the cabin as you please." He winked, as he sat down. Buckling his seatbelt and putting his bag under the seat in front of him.
When the plane started moving, your hands magnetized to the arm rests. Taking off was not your favorite part of the plane ride. Bucky took note of this the first time you flew to Chicago to help him on a mission. He gently pried your hand off of the arm rest, and held it close to his heart. "Just feel my heart beat. If I'm not scared, should you be scared?" Shaking your head, you laid your head back against the head rest, and tried your best to feel Buckys heart beat as the plane took off.
Soon enough, 30,000 feet was reached and the "ding" indicating the seat belt sign sounded. Giving Bucky a side look, he gestured over to him. You unbuckled and he helped you straddle his legs. Protectively wrapping his arms around you, he rubbed your back gently as you laid your head on his shoulder. "I love you, Buck. Thank you for coming on this trip with me." He kissed the shell of your ear and whispered, "I wouldn't want to go on this trip with anybody but you.
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The almost 22 hour flight had tuckered you out. It was now 1:30ish in the afternoon in Tokyo, Japan! The time finally came to leave the plane. Thanking the captain, you stepped onto the tunnel leading to the airport. Quickly grabbing Buckys hand, you said "Come on! The festivals tomorrow and we still need to get sushi!" He chuckled, being content with you dragging him down the jet bridge into the Japan National Airport.
The look of the airport was amazing! The windows were huge, and the sun was shining bright through them. While you were ogling at everything you saw, Bucky had taken the liberty of ordering an Uber to the hotel. "Doll, are you coming?" You were currently watching the baggage claim for your luggage but for the fun of it, you let it go around one more time. The inner child of yourself was bursting with joy! Bucky grinned at the sight of you. Watching your bag go around once more before taking it off the merry-go-round.
Bucky soon joined you, and searched for his own bag. Once both bags were collected, you walked outside. Your jaw dropped as you neared the exit. Cherry Blossoms were in bloom everywhere you looked! The pink and white flowers made the smile on your face grow ear-to-ear. All you wanted to do was explore the place! Bucky grasped your hand before you walked any further, as the Uber driver pulled up. All of the trees that were passed were absolutely beautiful. It was a sight very few people actually take in for themselves.
With the festival the next morning, you and Bucky settled into the hotel and stayed in for the rest of the day. Watching some TV, going down to the pool and swimming, even working out with Buck as well! The adrenaline in your blood stream was all excitement. You couldn't wait for the picnic the next morning! That night was the best sleep over your life. Cuddled in Buckys arms, under the warm blankets and wearing Buckys shirt, that night was one of the nights that you could never get enough of. Dreams of flower petals, streams, and lakes filled your mind. Dancing with Bucky through the piles of fallen petals stuck out from the rest of the events that played out in your head.
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The sun shined bright through the closed curtains of the hotel room. Buckys arms still securely wrapped around your body instantly put you in a state of calm. It sure was a way to wake up in the morning. You shifted your head up to see what time the glowing red numbers said on the digital clock. 9:32. You realized that the picnic started at 10:30 so you scrambled to get up. "Buck!" You whispered, only getting a groan in response. "Bucky, we gotta get up, love." You giggled as he began to attack your sides with tickles. A yelp escaped your mouth and you erupted into a fit of laughter.
"Gosh, I love hearing you laugh little one." Your cheeks reddened once you heard the nickname he has just for you. He propped himself up on one elbow and tucked a piece of stray hair behind your ear, his thumb lingering on your cheek and the remainder of his hand resting softly on your jaw. "You are so beautiful, little one. My little one." He pressed his lips to yours in a passionate kiss, holding you close while doing so.
"I love you Buck. And I would love to continue this, but we really need get going, Buck!" You giggled as he kissed down your neck, nipping playfully at the skin. His beard tickled your chin and down the column and along your collar bone. Finally escaping Buckys arms, you got off the bed. Secretly, you picked up a pillow and threw it at your boyfriend who was still lying on the bed. "Get up! The picnic starts in-" you pause to look at the time, "-25 MINUTES! BUCK GET UP!"
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Leaving the hotel, you latched onto Bucky's arm, taking in the vast landscape outside the hotel. Soon, began the journey to the Cherry Blossom Festival. Your nerves were going crazy! The excitement was passed from you to Bucky in no time. "Hey, what are you fussin' about?" He said with a chuckle. You playfully smacked Bucky's shoulder and replied, "I am just so excited! I can't believe we are actually here!" Looking out the window, the park came into view. To Bucky, your pupils grew 10 times bigger. It was beautiful.
Just as the gentleman Bucky is, he opens your car door and holds out his hand. Placing your gloved fingers into his hand, it closed. Keeping yours close and warm. Step-by-step you both came closer to the steel arches of the gate, covered in beautiful vines just for the occasion. Hand in hand, you pulled Bucky along the rows of Sakura trees, in aw of all of their beauty. Sure, Bucky did enjoy the blossom trees. But what he enjoyed most of all, was you.
