POV Short Stories

Big Love (Bucky Barnes x OFC/Reader)

Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes; OFC/Reader; Steve Rogers; Tony Stark

Content warning: Mention of pregnancy, childbirth, dilation, and just fluff

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Bucky unlocked the front door and heaved a massive sigh.  It had been a hard day at work - granted he wasn't on a mission, but Sam had been getting on his last nerve all day and then mid afternoon, Tony pulled them all into a meeting to go over the next mission and to say it had been difficult was an understatement.

It was times like these he missed Steve's planning and level head.  Nobody could agree on a plan of attack and everyone talked over the top of each other.  After 3 hours Tony realised they weren't getting anywhere and basically told them that if they couldn't agree, then it would be his way but that he'd had enough for the day - thank god, Bucky thought - and he called time on the meeting, stating they would pick up where they left off tomorrow morning.

Bucky toed off his combat boots, making sure to stow them in the hall cupboard, along with his work bag.  He was dressed casually mainly because they weren't on a mission and he felt more comfortable so, although he was exhausted and on the verge of a massive migraine, he didn't feel the need to immediately shower and change like he usually did when coming home from a mission.

The apartment was silent which was odd, he wasn't sure where you were, if you were home or out.  He did recall you saying you had a Doctors appointment that afternoon so he thought maybe he had some quiet time before you got home that he could just tune out and relax.

He moved into the living room, which was neat and tidy and indicative that you were not home.  He slowly lowered his body onto the couch you had bought when you moved into this new apartment.  Your old couch had seen better days and with the larger apartment, you thought you would splurge on something a bit bigger.  Your only must have was a chaise at one end and Bucky couldn't see any reason to deny that to you.

It was a super comfy couch, one that both you and Bucky had fallen asleep on many times when your bedroom just felt too far away.  You also had an ottoman that matched and had storage inside, which housed most of the blankets you used when lazing on the couch. 

Bucky grabbed his phone, sending you a quick text to let you know that he was home and would see you when you got there.  He expected a response within a few minutes, of course unless you were already on your way home.  He was very strict with not using your phone for texts while you were driving and for calls only with the hands free phone app that came with the car.

He never thought he'd find love but he found it with you and he was going to do everything in his power to make sure nothing within his control ever happened to you.  Or the little lives you had made together.

Bucky's ears pricked up, there was no text response but he heard something else.  Something coming from the back of the house.  A door quietly opening and closing.  His heart rate increased, trying to assess if there was a danger or if this was something else.

He relaxed when he heard a set of little feet running down the hallway, towards the lounge where he was sitting relaxed against the back of the couch, amongst the comfortable cushions you had purchased for a splash of colour.

The footsteps got louder as they got closer and he looked up to the hallway entrance when they stopped.  A little squeal was emitted from the tiny person standing there looking at him.

"Daddy, you home" your 3 - soon to be 4 she would proudly tell anyone who would listen - year old daughter exclaimed.  She ran the last few steps and launched herself onto his lap.

"I am my little love." He said, pressing light kisses all over her face and head.

She sat up and took his face in her hands and said solemnly "No Daddy, I a big girl, I your big love, not little love."

Bucky couldn't help but laugh, as he heard another set of footsteps nearing the entrance to the lounge. "Oh munchkin, Mummy is my big love, you are my little love" he looks up as you enter the lounge area.  Your 8.5 month pregnant belly preceding you into the room "And here is Mummy with my littlest love."

"Hey Sugar" he said "I thought you were still out, it was so quiet."

"Sorry my love, we were playing out back, weren't we Liv?"

"No need to apologise, I'm just glad to be home." He pulled you towards him and pressed a kiss on your eager lips.  "So, tell me about the doctors appointment."

"All is good, in fact, you should probably let Tony know that you won't be taking on any missions over the next few weeks."

"What, you mean..."

"Yep, I'm already dilated 2-3cm so little man will be making his appearance any day now."

"Oh Sugar, I can't wait to meet our little man..."

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