Doll. // Bucky Barnes X OC

THIRTY-SEVEN

Tony was running around the compound with Pepper following close behind. "Tony, what are you doing?"

"The engagement party is tonight, what do you mean what am I doing?" He asked as he typed rapidly on his phone.

"Yes, I know it's tonight, but didn't Melany say she wanted it small? Why are you running around here like you invited the entire city?" Pepper scolded, folding her arms over her chest.

Tony gave her a small grin as he looked up at her. "Have I told you how beautiful you look today?" He leaned forward pressing a kiss to her cheek as she rolled her eyes.

"How many people did you invite?" Pepper said, pushing him away from her.

"The team, the kid. Some of Bucky's buddies from Wakanda." Tony said, smiling.

"You're acting weird." Pepper replied, her eyes still squinted at him.

"Everything's fine, Pep." He put his phone away, grabbing her hand and placing a kiss to the top of her hand.

"Fine." She replied, taking her hand back. "Is everything ordered for tonight?"

"Yes, ma'am." Tony replied, walking with her to the living area to find everyone. "Party tonight!"

Melany turned to Tony from where she was seated on the floor, leaned between Bucky's legs as she was previously facing the TV. "The engagement party?"

Pepper nodded. "Do you have a dress?"

"I do." Melany grinned.

"Why didn't you tell us before today?" Nat groaned.

"When has he ever given you more than a 12 hour notice?" Pepper teased.

"Hey!" Tony retorted as the group said "never."

"Party starts at 8, so that gives you..." Pepper checked her watch. "4 hours." She walked to Melany, grabbing her wrist. "C'mon. I know if Nat doesn't drag you to get ready now, you won't."

Melany laughed while Bucky groaned. "That's true though." He said. He grabbed her hand, pulling her to him. He kissed her softly before letting her pull away. "I'll be up in a little bit."

She nodded as Nat and Wanda followed behind her.

Bucky sighed as he leaned back against the couch once she was out of sight. He closed his eyes, leaning his head against the back of the couch.

"What's wrong, grumpy?" Sam said, grinning softly.

"Nothing." He grumbled. "Nothing I'd like to talk about with either of you." He said, pointing at both Steve and Sam. He lifted his head, opening his eyes.

"C'mon, Buck. Is it the wedding coming up? You still have like 5 months." Steve said, patting his shoulder lightly. It was the beginning of March, which means the wedding was getting closer and closer. He was more than excited to marry her, but it was the waiting that was making him nervous – that wasn't the problem right now though.

"No, it's not that." He said.

"Is it Mel?" Sam asked.

"Kind of." Bucky bit the inside of his cheek.

"How?" Steve asked, turning to him.

"She's amazing, don't get me wrong." He turned in his seat, checking around the room and entrances for anyone. It was just the three of them. He sighed, contemplating on if he wanted to tell them that he wanted more to his sex life – not with someone else. He didn't want to share or be shared. He wanted to try something new. Sure, while they had gotten a little rougher, it still scared him that he would hurt her, or he would do something she didn't like. He hadn't had the nerve to talk to her about it, but it was getting harder and harder for him to hold back with her.