Love over Blood - Bucky Barnes

Chapter Eleven

Opal's POV

I'm in hell. Literal hell. I've spent a week in this compound being followed around. As someone who's spent her whole life being independent, I'm not coping as well with this as I thought I would. Hunter started back school two days ago. Fury had a meeting with the school and went ballistic on them. The teacher who let my father take Hunter has been fired and they've set up a new security system. I refused to stay home from work so that means that James has missed his morning runs to drive me instead. He even picks me up everyday. Don't get me wrong, it's sweet but it's driving me insane. I wouldn't even complain if he was just taking me to work and picking me up but for god's sake, I can't even take a piss with the door shut. He told me himself that I can clearly handle myself but he's still so paranoid.

Cindy thinks it's great, but that's only because she's worried too.

I'm currently sat in the car on the way back from picking Hunter up with James. Elise has stopped with her comments and actually apologised to me. "Something wrong?", I turn to face James "No". He gives me a quick side glance "you're a horrible liar". I let out a huff and stare back out the window.

Once we get in, we head to the common area "Nat, do me a favour and look after Hunter a moment, would you? Me and Opal need to talk". Before I can interject he grabs my arm and drags me up-to his bedroom. He slams the door shut behind him "Okay, what's your problem? You've been acting off for the last few days". I sit on his bed and sling myself back dramatically "James, you're smothering me", he looks offended by my choice of words, "I'm just making sure you're okay!". "I am okay and you know I can handle myself". He stands in silence for a few seconds, I sit up and await his response. "You know what? I'm not going to apologise for caring about you. If you think being around me is 'smothering' then what are we doing? I'm not looking for a short-term thing Opal and if you cannot stand being around me then how are we going to live together in the future? We're wasting our time!" He slams the door behind him, leaving me alone. What the hell just happened? I just want to be able to piss in peace, where did all of this come from? I'm not sure if I should let him calm down or follow after him. This is our first sort of fight. Wait...did he just tell me we're wasting our time? I am so confused right now.

I go down to get Hunter from Nat, "Bucky left in quite a huff, everything good?". I plop down beside her and vent for about 20 minutes. She smirks, "What?", "Nothing, it's just that I've never seen Bucky so smitten with someone. It's cute. Look, you have to know that he can be a little temperamental and sometimes, especially under stress, he takes things out of context and just blows everything out of proportion. He cares about you Opal and he wants to protect you but I also understand your point of view and if I'm being honest, I would hate this too". I tell Nat thank-you and I take Hunter to his temporary bedroom. I promised to play a game with him.

As we play our game of snakes and ladders (His favourite) Hunter tells me how much he loves it here, surrounded by his favourite hero's. He refers to them as his 'family' and it's just adorable. "Uncle Tony said that I can have anything I want for my birthday", "Did he now?", "Yes, and I want a monster truck". I laugh, Tony's in for it now.

After our game, we put on a movie in the cinema room. Yes, they have a cinema room. We watch 'The little mermaid'.

Bucky's POV

I had to leave. I was so overwhelmed with all different emotions and I didn't know how to react. I can't believe I told Opal that we were wasting our time, I don't think that at all and I absolutely get what she means. I've been over protective but I'm just so worried.

It's around 9pm when I get back to the compound. "Where've you been?" Sam asks, "Went to the bar to cool down" I reply. Steve rolls his eyes "You can't just leave for hours every-time you fight with Opal. It's not fair Buck". He's right. I ask where she is but no one seems to know.

I look on every floor and room that they could be on until I get to the cinema room. I see Opal and Hunter curled up on the sofa fast asleep. I decide to leave Opal there and carry Hunter back to his room. Once I arrive back, Opal's still asleep. I lay next to her and wrap her in my arms. "I'm sorry" I whisper "I know I'm dick", "You can say that again" she mumbles. So I guess she's awake. Opal lifts her head out of my chest and looks me in the eyes "You're reeking of Whiskey". I let out a sigh and she rolls her eyes as she gets up from the sofa and makes her way to the stairs. "Where are you going?". She ignores me. Obviously, I follow after her but she continues walking and ignoring me. When we get into the common area she marches in-to the kitchen, Steve gives me his 'I told you so' look.

Opal pours herself a glass of water and leans back on the counter staring me down. It's a little unsettling. "Why?" she asks. She doesn't need to be more specific, I know exactly what she's talking about. "I don't know, I got overwhelmed and needed to cool down. I don't know why I freaked out, i'm sorry Opal", "Why would you go to a bar to cool down?". I shrug my shoulders in defeat. I don't have a reason. "James, if you think you're wasting your time with me then-" I immediately stand up "No, I don't. I didn't mean what I said earlier", "You can't just run off to a bar for hours instead of talking to me" she says with her voice full of disgust. "I know, I messed up". I go to wrap my arms around her but she moves away and walks back in-to the common area. I knew she was stubborn but fuck I didn't realise she was this stubborn. I don't blame her though. I'm going to need to do a lot of grovelling.

I sit in my bed waiting for Opal. She's watching a movie with Tony and Steve, it must have ended by now, it's been 2 hours. Just as that thought enters my mind, the door opens. Opal doesn't even look in my direction, instead she strips off and puts on the shirt I left on the end of the bed for her.

I get out the of bed and stand in-front of her. She refuses to meet my gaze. "Look at me doll". She doesn't. I lift her head up by her chin, and gently walk her backwards until her back meets the wall. "I'm sorry, baby. I'll do better, I promise", this causes her to meet my gaze but she remains silent. I begin to trail kisses down her neck, her breathing picks up. "I'll make it up to you" I whisper against her smooth skin. I slide my hand up her shirt and stroke down her stomach, once I reach the top of her panties I look at her for permission. She nods her head. I slowly put my hand down her panties, making her eyes flutter closed. She's taking deeper breaths now which encourages me to continue. I rub my thumb over her clit and she lets out a whimper, I do this once more just to hear her again. As I glide my two fingers through her folds, I use my other hand to cup her ass. "You're so wet" I tell her as I trace her entrance, "Please, James" she whimpers. I like hearing her beg. I stick my digits inside her and start to pump, all the while circling her clit with my thumb. Opal let's out a series of moans so sweet, I could come right now.

I can feel her tense around my fingers, signalling she's about to hit climax. I remove my hand from her ass and force her to look up at me, "I want to watch you while you come". Her legs begin to shake uncontrollably and she lets out a loud moan as she comes all over my fingers. Once she's down from her high, her body goes limp. I support her weight and carry her over to the bed. I hover over her as she lay flat on her back, I put my fingers in my mouth and suck every inch of her release. Opal bites back her lip "You're forgiven" she pants out. I smirk "I gathered that".

I get her cleaned up and tell her I meant everything I said. I will do better for her. We plan our next date for this weekend and I kiss her goodnight.