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Velvets alarm went off and she groaned but when she tried to get up something was stopping her. Waking up a bit more she realized it was a metal arm holding her down.
'Bucky, honey, I have to get up and feed. So much to do today before Tony's Xmas Eve gathering tonite.'

Bucky grumbled 'No, no feed, no party things, sleep' and pulled her flush against him.

Velvet grimaced 'But, Baby, it's Christmas Eve. We can sleep in a few days. I have to bake cookies and make fudge. It's tradition.'

'How is it tradition when this is your first Christmas with the team?' Bucky mumbled.

Velvet whined 'Because, it's what I do. My mom and I always baked goodies to take to work and school. She's gone but I must bake.'

'Just five more minutes, Doll' Bucky tried to negotiate.

'Lazy damn supersoldier' Velvet smacked him on his right shoulder.

'Demanding woman' Bucky grunted

'And I'm all yours' Velvet grinned. 'Come on! We have to get up. Unless you want to make me do all that work by myself' she pouted

'Fine! I'm up. Come take a shower with me.'

'Sergeant Barnes! We don't have time for such activities. Get up!'

Once they finally got moving they found that Bobby had already taken care of the horses so headed back to the house for breakfast. Velvet started organizing the ingredients and dishes she needed to bake after turning on holiday music.

'Velvet, Doll. It's almost time to get going. Are you almost ready?' Bucky tapped on her bedroom door.

'What do you think Sarge? Do I look acceptable?'
Velvet walked out in a purple cocktail dress with black lace overlay, her hair down in the back and make-up simple. Bucky stared with his mouth open, in his black suit with a pocket square that matched the color of her dress. His brain misfiring when he tried to speak so he ended up just grunting.

Velvet laughed 'I'll take that as a yes. You look pretty drool worthy yourself.'

Bucky shook his head 'You just keep getting prettier every time I look at you.'

'Such a charmer' Velvet blushed

'Shall we go?' Bucky offered his arm 'Everything is in the car'

The compound was very festive with lights, trees, tinsel and red bows & ornaments everywhere. The whole team was in the ballroom, dressed to the nines and still sober enough to seem respectable but it was early. There were tables with finger foods and treats along one wall and a 20ft tree with presents under and around it. Holiday music was playing and everyone was excited for the evening.

After dinner, everyone was a little drunk and some were dancing for a little while until most were sitting on the huge sectional that was around the tree to make the gift exchange easier.

Everyone had their gift except Velvet until Tony handed her an envelope. Her brow crinkled.
'What's this Tony? The deed to my stable?' She joked.

'Not today. This is a Christmas slash birthday gift since your day is the 26th' he grinned

Velvet rolled her eyes 'Wow, didn't expect a billionaire to need to combine gifts like my friends in high school did.'

Tony scoffed 'Just open it and take a look.'

Velvet opened the envelope and read the paper inside, her eyes growing wider as she finished. 'Are you for real, Tony?'

'Of course. I mean it was your boyfriends idea but yeah. Wanna tell the rest of the class?'

Velvet looks up at everyone 'According to this, after brunch tomorrow we are all headed out on a chartered 747 to Disneyland until January 3rd. Staying in the special suites in the Disneyland hotel. There's the Fantasy Suite, Mickey's Penthouse, Pirates of the Carribean, Adventureland and Big Thunder. Plus my bday dinner at The Blue Bayou restaurant in the Pirates ride.'

Everyone cheers and Sam's nephews & Clints kids start screaming 'Disneyland! Disneyland! Disneyland!'

Velvet can barely contain herself 'It's been years since I've been and my family used to go every year. Perk of growing up in S Cal. Y'all are gonna love it.'

Tony claps 'Alright kids, let's get some shut eye so Santa comes for the kids and we take off after brunch so get packed.'

Velvet barely sleeps that nite, Disneyland holds so many special memories with friends and family, from her childhood.

After a hectic morning and brunch everyone heads to the airport, chatting excitedly about this trip.

Velvet wakes up on her 30th bday in one of the bedrooms of Mickeys Penthouse because Bucky is singing Happy Birthday with a huge cupcake with a candle lit. Velvet blows it out and kisses Bucky long and hard.

'Do we have to be anywhere this morning? She asks Bucky.

'Yes, you and your lady friends are going to the spa at the Grand Californian for massages and other girly stuff before dinner. We are all meeting at the castle at 7 for a group picture before dinner.'

Velvet's phone rings 'Oh, excuse my public needs me' and answers to hear a very off key rendition of Happy Birthday.

'Velvet!' Nat yells 'Wake up, we have pampering to do'
The girls have a blast being pampered and drinking a whole lot of mimosas. Once they are done they head back to their rooms to get ready for dinner. Velvet has an off the shoulder, purple maxi dress and low heels.

'How do I look?'

'Like dessert' Bucky growls 'Here, I have your bday present' and he puts the amethyst heart necklace on her.

'Oh, Buck, it's beautiful' She sighs

'Yeah, almost as beautiful as you. Now lets get going before we're late'

They meet the team at the castle and spend 10 minutes being posed by a photographer before he gets the shot he wants. Then all the families and couples take individual shots.

The theme from Beauty and the Beast 'Tale as Old as Time'(Angela Lansbury NOT Celine Dion) starts coming thru speakers all over Main Street, when Velvet and Bucky are the last couple to pose and when she looks over at him, he's on one knee. She looks around and everyone is watching them.

Bucky takes her hand 'I know we've only been together for 5 months but I believe that when it's right, you know. Nothing in my life has ever felt so right.
Y/N, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?' Holding an amethyst engagement ring he looks at her with all the love he has.

Velvet starts crying and nodding her head 'Yes. YES!' Is all she can get out. Bucky slides the ring onto her finger where it fits perfectly. She hugs and kisses him, speechless and so happy.

Applause breaks out, too much to be just the team and when Velvet and Bucky look around there are hundreds of spectators clapping and whooping for the happy couple.

The group heads to New Orleans Square but passes the entrance to Blue Bayou and Velvet speaks up 'Tony, we passed the restaurant' but he shakes his head.

'Another little surprise, we are dining in Club 33 this evening'

'Oh my God Tony, I don't know what to say' Velvet tears up

'When you figure it out text me' Tony quips

After a wonderful meal the group gets ready to leave and Velvet groans 'Buck, honey. Imma need you to carry me back to the hotel'

Bucky smiles, 'Don't worry its not far' and leads her up a set of stairs.

'Where are we going?' She asks, looking around

'You crazy kids are sleeping in Walt's Dream Suite tonite. Try not to scare the janitorial staff.' Tony answers

The team comes up for drinks on the balcony so they can all watch Fantasmic!

Looking at her ring, Velvet sighs
'I can't imagine a better day. Can we get married here? Ooh, Tony do you know Steve Perry? Maybe he could sing at the wedding.'

Bucky speaks up 'You hear my girl, Stark? You're paying for the wedding too, right?'

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