Miss Velvet

10

On the drive home Velvet was silent. Still groggy from being drugged, trying to work thru everything that's happened and Bucky held her hand, rubbing gentle circles with his thumb working up the nerve to kiss it.
Indy greeted them at the door, noticing Velvet's state he refused to leave her side until Bucky helped her get comfortable with a brownie and a fuzzy blanket over her bed, which Indy made himself comfortable on.

Bucky sat on the side of the bed and tucked Velvet in, giving her a kiss on her forehead 'Get some rest, love. You'll feel better when you've slept the chlorophyll out of your system. I'll come get you in the morning-'

'No, Bucky please stay. I don't want to be alone'

'if you're sure you want me to stay then I'll go sleep on the couch'

'NO, please stay with me' she pleads

Bucky looked into Velvet's eyes and saw the tear running down her cheek and groaned 'You're not playing fair, I can't say no to you.'

Velvet almost grinned 'Well that's a healthy start to any relationship'

Bucky kissed her gently on the lips 'Is that what we're doing now?' He teases.

Velvet's expression changed to fear and more tears fell 'I thought that's what you wanted'

Bucky kissed her again, a little more forcefully and tried to sooth her 'hey, you're ok. We're ok. It's definitely what I want if you still want me.'

Velvet choked, 'Even after all this drama? After seeing those pictures? I wasn't kidding when I told you I'm broken. I belong with someone like Roger who is already too low for my past to hurt him. Tony and Steve and even Fury might be able to look past it but Gen Ross won't. It took so much to convince him to start my program and while I told all of them about my past, those pics are much more graphic than anything I brought up. Ross will think I was hiding it and try to find a way to end my contract. And Matt's father is a senator, they will try to bury me.' Velvet started to hyperventilate and Bucky could feel her heart racing

'No, we wont let that happen. You're ok, you're safe. I won't let anything happen to you. Now, I need you to breathe with me, slowly in and out. Look at me. I'm here, Indy is here -' hearing his name, Indy crawled up to Velvet's side and started licking her face and Bucky laughed. Velvet shook her head and laughed a little.

Bucky put his hand under her chin and brought her face up to look in her eyes 'I'm not going anywhere and the team won't let Ross or Landers fuck with you. We're your family and will protect you always'

Velvet noticeably relaxed, her breathing slowing back to normal. 'I'm such a mess'

Bucky pulled her close, kissed the top of her head and held her 'Welcome to the club. I'll help you any way I can. Just tell me what you need.'

Breathing him in deeply, Velvet snuggled into his chest 'This is what I need. Just you holding me'

Bucky grinned 'Your wish is my command, Love.' He stripped down to his t-shirt and boxer briefs, then climbed under the covers with her, pulling her close to him. Bucky tried to memorize everything about the moment. Velvet, warm and soft smelling like vanilla, her back spooned up against his front, her breathing and heart rate slowing.

Bucky never expected to find someone like her or anything like what he was feeling right now. So peaceful and content. Until she started wiggling to get comfortable and his body started to respond.
Bucky groaned softly 'You're killing me, Doll.' and tried to think about anything else until his body relaxed and he dozed off.

It was still dark when Bucky was woken up by Velvet's raised voice 'No, Roger, stop. Please!' She sat up suddenly, panting and Bucky rubbed her arm gently.