Cuddle Bug (Bucky x reader)

Failed date

By the time it was five o'clock you were already tired. Tony had continued texting you throughout the day, while Bruce fired you a few questions about the reports you had sent back. You picked up Aurora and made your way up through the building, taking the elevator to go back to your room. Most of the staff in building C all worked primarily in the main compound during the day. A few worked in the same building as you, but they had other duties. You were the only data analyst that Tony had hired, since he admittedly has trust issues. Especially with his tech.
You made it to your room and closed the door before locking it and putting Aurora on the couch before heading into taking a shower. You used your favorite soaps, shampoo and conditioner, really taking a moment to focus on just relaxing and getting cleaned up. When you came out you picked out your little black halter dress that you had gotten at the thrift store, that fit your curves perfectly at a great price. You went back to put your hair in a glamorous updo, and did a smokey eyeshadow with a bold red lip. You added a pearl necklace and pearl earrings, and slid on a pair of black pumps with red soles.
"Alright Aurora, don't wait up" you called to her as you grabbed your purse. You took the elevator down to the main floor and started to head outside where you saw Sam was walking by with Bucky.
"Y/N, you forgot a sweater" Sam spoke up quickly, and you could see he was still in his uniform.
"I forgot nothing of the sort" you shook your head, trying not to look at Bucky, but God he was so good to look at. Steve ran over, as though he was just catching up.
"You look swell" Bucky gave his flirty smile. "I mean, you look great. You look amazing" he stammered a bit. You giggled a bit, wondering why he was always so awkward around you. The man seemed to exude confidence any other time. You did find his reactions to you to be adorable.
"Shut up man, she's showing too much skin" Sam looked at him.
"I am not, I'm headed on my date" you announced.
"You look good Y/N, I'm sorry you are missing out on movie night" Steve gave a smile.
"Thanks Steve, and Bucky" you looked at Bucky shyly for a moment before turning on your heel and walking towards your car.
"Good luck on your date. Don't forget to text me, I'm expecting updates" Sam called to you. You waved over your shoulder and got to your car and slid in. "That man is never going to know what hit him" he muttered to himself.
"A truck maybe, could be what it feels like" Bucky suggested.
"Man, why are you always so awkward around her?" Sam looked at him. Bucky shrugged while Steve chuckled. He knew why. Bucky had been secretly trying to hide his crush on you since you moved in, and the only ones that didn't know about it were Sam and you.

You drove at the speed limit to get to the restaurant, and found the perfect spot by the front to park. You supposed it was your lucky day. You got out of the car and locked the doors and walked in, telling them it was a reservation for Andrew and they brought you to an empty table. You ordered a glass of rose wine, and tried to get comfortable in your seat. They offered you the menu, and you set it to the side, already knowing what you wanted. You had told him this was the restaurant you had wanted. You took out your phone and told Sam you were there and sent him a picture of your wine glass. He texted back and told you to just have the one. You rolled your eyes with a giggle, knowing that he was being over protective again. You knew Andrew was a big shot lawyer, or at least according to him. You had looked him up on google, like any woman would, but couldn't find much on him besides a few high profile cases he had worked on. After half an hour, you decided it would be a waste to leave without tasting the food and finally ordered your chicken parmesan like you had promised yourself. You took a picture of it when it arrived and sent it to Sam, but didn't bother telling him you got stood up. You would go get some ice cream after and text him when you were on your way home. You were halfway through your meal when someone took the seat across from you, and to your surprise it was Andrew.
"You started without me" he chuckled. "I'm sorry I was late, I was in court" he explained.
"Cell phones work in court, don't they?" you raised an eyebrow.
"I wasn't sure you would accept my apology anywhere but in person. It's a pleasure to finally meet you Y/N" he smiled at you. The waiter came over and he quickly ordered a scotch, and the same meal you were having. He had a nice smile, he was tall and well built. You sighed internally, thinking his tardiness was something to be scrutinized however.
"Am I forgiven?" he asked softly, looking at you imploringly.
"For now" you nodded and took a sip of your wine.
"I was really hoping the night wasn't ruined" he gave a bit of a grin, and you didn't like the way he had worded that. "Not when its barely started"
"You sir, only asked for a date. The date ends once I've finished and paid for my food" you spoke matter of factly.
"I'll have to take my time then" he raked his eyes over your figure and you internally rolled your eyes. You were right, he was looking for a hookup, not at all what you were looking for. You silently wondered what happened to men being gentlemen. Not expecting sex on the first date. It had been a few years for you since you had been intimate, and didn't want to ruin your record for some guy that thought showing up late for a date wasn't a deal breaker. Because it totally was, it didn't matter how good looking he was.
"How was work?" you wanted to change the subject.
"Long, court went into overtime. How was your data analyzing thing?" he asked, as though trying to be polite.
"Work was good, my boss wants me to move closer than I already am" you gave a small smile. "I hate moving though, so it's not happening" you shrugged.
"I thought you lived on site, wherever it is" he looked at you surprised.
"I do, but there's three buildings. He wants me to move to the main building instead, but I like where I am. I can listen to my music as loud as I want, and my cat gets to join me" you gave a small smile.
"We will have to go back to my place after, I'm allergic to cats" he said nonchalantly.
"I'm sorry?" you asked, hoping you heard him wrong.
"You know what this is" he chuckled.
"I thought it was a date" you frowned, wanting to hiss at him angrily for ruining your night.
"Date with a little something more" he winked at you and you cringed.
"Gross" you couldn't help yourself. "You show up over an hour late, and you still have the audacity to think I'm going to sleep with you?" you finished your food and grabbed your purse. "I'll have you know, I'm not that kind of lady" you threw the last of your wine in his face and he stood up quickly looking infuriated. He slapped you quickly across the face and you flinched at the sting.
"You'll regret that" you glared at him and walked towards the register, while onlookers were watching you, shocked at the display that just happened in front of them. The waiter came and you quickly paid for your own meal and wine before you walked out with tears starting to leak out the sides of your eyes. You got in your car, and saw Andrew heading out of the restaurant and yelling at you. You pulled out quickly and started heading your way back home, with a little stop at the convenience store. You stopped long enough to get some much needed Ben and Jerrys ice cream, and looked in the mirror when you got in the car and saw the distinct red mark on the side of your face, and a little bit of blood trickling from the side of your lip. He had hit you pretty hard. You headed back to your place and kept your head down as you took the elevator back up to the apartments and went to yours. You went in and set the ice cream to the side while you got out of your clothes and jewelry. You washed your face free of makeup and hissed as the cleanser touched the small cut on your lip. Your face was still red, and you were infuriated with yourself. You wished you would have kicked him in the balls for the stunt he pulled.