Save Us First (Bucky)

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Steve and Tony wanted to throw them a good bye party.
Bucky dreaded it, while Ivy was excited for it, spending all afternoon getting ready.

Bucky just put on dark jeans and a dark shirt, sat on the bed and buried his face in his hands.
The cold vibranium almost made him flinch for a second, and he wondered how Ivy didn't mind being touched by it.

She came out of the bathroom, sat down next to him and tilted her head.

„What's wrong, babe?", she asked softly.
Buck just sighed and sank to the side, his head landing on her lap, her skin under his cheek was soft and smelled like coconut. 

She smiled and then gently let her fingers run through his hair.
„Talk to me, James."

„I don't wanna go to this stupid party", he admitted.

„But they're all coming here. You don't even have to leave the house."

„Why can't we just...stay in your room and look at old pictures? I know you love that."

„I do, but this party is for us. We gotta be there."

„I know."
He sat up and folded his hands, leaning onto his forearms on his legs.

„It's just...I don't like crowds. It gives me anxiety. Who knows who'll show up? Maybe even Hydra pawns."

„Sam and Tony handpicked everyone on the guest list. Nothing's gonna happen, Buck, I promise."

„Fine", he grumbled and looked up.
His gaze wandered down her short, pink dress, and up to her face.

„You look way too good for those people", he said, and she kissed him on the cheek.

„Maybe I'm dressed this way for you."

„How thoughtful. You know I prefer you undressed, though."

Ivy had to laugh, took his face into her hands and kissed him.

„Don't worry. You get to undress me later."

„Thank you."

He gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and she stood up.
„Come on, babyboy. Let's go."

Bucky sighed again, but he did let her drag him downstairs.

They greeted what felt like hundreds of people, then he left Ivy at the bar to go talk to Steve.

„Hey. How you doin', buddy?", he asked, placing one hand on Bucky's shoulder.

„Better. But honestly...I can't wait to get away from here", Bucky admitted.

„I know. You two deserve some quiet", Steve said.

„It just feels weird leaving you guys behind."

„We'll be fine without you."

Bucky smirked.
„I know that."

He downed his whiskey when Steve nudged his shoulder.

„Hey, you know that guy?"

Bucky turned around and immediately clenched his jaw.

The man Steve was referring to was tall and slim, with brown hair and beard, and talking to Ivy.
Standing very close to her.
And Ivy laughed and flipped her hair over her shoulder.

„I'm gonna catch some air", Bucky mumbled and left the room for the balcony.

Steve walked up to Ivy and pulled her aside.
„You better go after your boyfriend before he jumps off the balcony."

„Huh? O-Oh! Yeah. I'll check on him", she said and quickly followed Buck.

He was leaning with his arms on the railing, staring into the night sky.

„Oh darling all of the city lights...never shine as bright as your eyes", Ivy sang softly, as she wrapped her arms around his waist and lay her chin on his shoulder, which she was able to do thanks to her Louboutins.

Bucky turned around, wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in for a long kiss, placing his hands on her butt.

„You okay?", she asked a little confused and he took her face into his hands, kissing her again.

Ivy let out a sigh and wrapped her arms around his neck, as Bucky opened one eyes to see if that other guy could see them.

He did.

To Bucky's demise Ivy noticed, too.
She opened her eyes and turned around, then she immediately let go of him.

„Are you kidding me? You kissed me just so you could make that guy I talked to for one second jealous? I can't believe this!"

„I'm sorry, I just wanted to make clear that you're mine, because I love you!", he defended himself.

„No, you don't trust me! I'm allowed to talk to other people, Buck! I have friends, I have people I know...you're not the only person in my life! Sure, you're my favorite, but...that's really fucked up! I thought you...I thought you think I look beautiful", she sniffled and turned around, before taking off her shoes and running inside.

Bucky groaned.

„Ivy! Ive, wait, come on!", he shouted as he walked after her and tried to ignore everyone staring at him.

He opened the door to her room, but she wasn't there so he first checked his and Loki's room, before grabbing his jacket and walking up onto the roof.

She was sitting on their favorite spot, where they had hugged the first time after he had tried to kill her.

„Ive, I'm sorry", he said softly and sat next to her.

„Buck, you tried to kill me! And I'm still here! How can you still not trust me?!", she complained and he sighed.

„I don't know. I'm sorry. It's...I'm just used to being hurt, you know? To being alone. To being the bad guy. I guess I sometimes...forget life is good now. I'm really sorry, baby. I trust you."

Ivy groaned and leaned against him.
„It's fine, I guess."

„Hey, I really wanted to kiss you. Apart from him. You look divine."

„Thank you", she said softly.

„Wanna go downstairs and make up? You did say I'd get to undress you", he proposed and she snickered.

„Yeah. Sure."

Bucky stood up and threw her over his shoulder, causing her to laugh, careied her down into his room, locked the door, and then dropped her onto the bed.

He took off his shirt and then bowed over her, her fingers running along his spine.

„I love you", Ivy mumbled and Bucky had to smile.
„I love you, too."

He helped her take off her dress, before placing his lips back on hers, as she wrapped her legs around his hips.

„Ive? You guys okay?", she suddenly heard Steve in front of the door.

„Fuck", Bucky mumbled as he dropped her bra onto the floor.

„Y-Yeeah, we're fine. We're talking it out", she shouted, as she tried not to sigh from the kisses Bucky kept spreading all over her upper body.

„Okay, let me know if you need anything."

„Yes, thanks, Steve!"

She bit her lip as Bucky's fingertips gently ran down her sides.

„Okay, see you!", Steve said.

„Yup!"

Bucky pressed his lips back onto hers and she smiled into the kiss.

„I can't wait to have a house just for us."

„Me neither."