Bucky and Y/N

Chapter 2

A few days later, the books had arrived, and you were getting them ready for James to come and choose which one he wanted. You made a little more effort over the past few days just in case he came by. You had no clue what possessed you to put some more makeup and cuter outfits... *maybe the fact that James could come into the shop at any point*

It had been five days since the books arrived at you were starting to think that maybe James wouldn't return, but on a Tuesday morning, James walked into the shop, and you tried to keep your excitement to a minimum.

Y/N - Hello James... how have you been

Bucky - *smiling widely* I am good now I'm back here

Y/N - I am glad you like this place

Willow then runs up to James and sits right in front of him. Laughing, James commands Willow to sit. She obeys, and James gives her a treat from his pocket in return.

Y/N - You didn't have to do that *smiling at James*

Bucky - I know, but I always keep my promises.

Y/N - well, thank you... I am sure she appreciates the effort you made... *there was silence as you both smiled and stared into each other's eyes. Then you suddenly remember why he was there*

Y/N - So I am guessing you wanted to get one of the books I have in the back for you?

Bucky - Oh yeah... thanks... Do you want me to help get them for you?

Y/N - No, I can handle it *smiling and walking away, slightly swaying your hips as you move to the stock room*

While you were gone, James decided to sit and chat to Willow, play fetch and give her a few more treats. You walk back in with books piled so high you were struggling to see over the top.

Bucky - Whoah there... how many did you order??

Y/N -  sorry, I might have gotten carried away when ordering your books. I may have ordered all the J.R.R. Tolkien, Hobbit and Lord of the Rings collection. I know you only wanted the Hobbit, but just in case...

Bucky - Y/N, it is okay, I don't mind, I'll look through the Hobbit selection for now... thank you so much though... *thinking - gives me another reason to come back*

Y/N - Take your time. If you want to use the reading bay at the back of the shop, you can, and shout if you want a coffee or a drink at all...

Bucky - Thank you, you are an angel *winking then returning to the copies of The Hobbit*

You sat in the corner sewing your thanksgiving dress you started to hum. You felt comfortable with him here as if his presence calmed you. Since moving back to the U.S, you struggled to feel calm. The relationship you had with your Uncle was strange, but it worked for you. You were so focused on your sewing that you didn't hear James saying your name...

Bucky - y/n? Hello?? Y/N?!

You look up to see him standing by you, smiling.

Y/N - Oh my god. I am so sorry. I was in the zone...

Bucky - it's okay... I chose the copy I wanted...

Y/N - great, I'll ring that through for you.

Bucky - thanks

You both walk over to the counter, and he buys a beautiful hardback leather-bound copy of the book. He paid and was walking out the door. He suddenly turned around and looked worried.