Her Soldier

Fifteen

Tonight is his last night. We're going to Starks Exhibition with Steve. One of my friends is coming so it's technically a double date. James' idea, not mine.

"Baby." I call.

"Yea?" He walks in our room, finishing tying his tie.

"Can we talk?" His face goes pale. Oh gosh... I didn't mean to worry him. "Oh no! Nothings wrong. I just kind of realized we never talked about you deploying. I got you something. Took some time, I was going to give it to you either way." I grab the envelope and hand it to him. "Don't read the letter right now." I tell him.

He opens the envelope, taking out the compass. "I know it's silly but I didn't want you to lose the pictures." He lets out a shaky breath as he reads the dates. The top one is our wedding date and the bottom is the day Isabella was born. Barnes is engraved on it as well. He opens it, seeing the pictures of our wedding day and her little footprint. "It took forever and a lot of persuading but I finally got it yesterday before you got in."

"Baby..." He sniffles, falling to the bed. Tears fall down his cheeks. I walk to him, standing between his legs. I wipe his face, shedding a few tears myself. "I love it. Thank you, darlin." He stands and kisses me. Tears are falling but all I feel is love. "I love you so much." He mumbles between kisses.

We pull back a few seconds later and he hugs me. "You better come back to me, James Barnes." I tell him.

"I will, baby. I promise."

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"Steve!" He yells as we walk into the convention. Grace is next to me. I met her about a year ago. She's very sweet so I hope they get along. I can't be the only woman in Steve's life. He needs to find someone so he can settle down, have some kids.

I kiss his cheek then introduce him to Grace. He's extremely awkward but I try to help with the conversation. It takes him a minute to warm up to people but he's a really funny guy. I just wish people would give him a chance.

"What'd you tell her about me?" He whispers to me.

"Only the good stuff." I smile. "Grace loves to play chess." I comment.

"Really? How long have you played?" Steve asks. Yes! He's finally talking.

"Good job, baby." James kisses my cheek. I lean against him, his arms wrapping around me. He buries his face in my neck, inhaling my perfume. He's always done that, he says it calms him down. "I want you so badly right now." He whispers, nipping my ear. I shiver, goosebumps rising on my skin.

"Keep it in your pants, Mr Barnes." He chuckles and squeezes me a little. I love being in his arms, he always makes me feel safe and secure.

"I'd rather keep it in you, Mrs Barnes." I smack the side of his head but it only makes him laugh.

"Dr. Phineas Horton Man Presents... The Synthetic Man!"

"Ooh there he is!" Grace squeals and drags me towards the stage. We get to the front and I quickly feel his arms wrap back around me. He never lets me go too far from his grasp.

"Ladies, you know how hard it can be putting on makeup in a car that's bouncing like a kangaroo on a trampoline? What if I told you that in just a few short years, your automobile wouldn't touch the ground at all?" He presses a button and the car slowly starts levitating, the wheels staying in the ground.

"Holy cow." James gasps. I'm not entirely impressed, as I can already fly. But I don't ruin that for him. He looks adorable when he's amazed.

"With Stark Gravitic Reversion Technology (patent pending), you'll be able to do just that-" There's a pop and a small explosion, the car falling to the ground. "I did say a few years, didn't I?" We applaud.

"Hey Steve! What do you say we treat these ladies-" we both look over and he's walked off. I notice him over by the soldiers exhibit. "I got it. You two figure out where you want to go eat." I nod and he walks off.

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So we ended up leaving Steve at the fair. James was a little pissed but I calmed him down, then went to speak to Steve. I swear he's more stubborn than my husband.

After we dropped Grace off, James and I came back home so he could sort through everything.

"Baby." I look up at him. He's clad in his white boxers, exiting the bathroom. "I know you don't want to think about this but... i put some money aside for you. It took a bit, since there wasn't a man to sign for it but they finally agreed. It's in case I don't come back. My papers are already with you, in the safe. And I want you to take this." He pulls off his wedding band and hands it to me.

"You're going to come back, James. Stop talking like that." I huff.

"Baby, we don't know that. I'll be in the front lines. It's not a guarantee but I'll do everything in my power to come back to you." Tears well up in my eyes and he pulls me in his arms.

"Why did you have to enlist?" I sob.

"I had to, darlin. I'm sorry, I really am." He combs through my hair and rubs my back. He suddenly picks me up and I feel is lay down. "Look at me, baby." I sniffle and move my face back so I can look at him. His eyes are watery as well but I can tell he's trying to keep it together for me. "Hey pretty girl." He wipes my cheeks then runs his thumb along my bottom lip.

"Once I get back, we're going to have an actual wedding. You'll get you a pretty dress. Steve will walk you down to me. He'll probably be the only one there since we don't know anyone else." I giggle, sniffling as I do. "Then we will go on a honeymoon to... Mm I'm thinking the city?... after that we will start trying for children. If you're ok with that." He tells me.

"I'd like to try again." I tell him.

"Ok. We will." He smiles.

"But you have to come back to me. I can't... I can't do this without you." I admit. He smiles softly and kisses me.

"I will. I will always find my way back to you." He kisses me again, our tongues tangling automatically. His hand trails down my body and lands on my ass. He squeezes then pulls me as close as he can. His hand slips under my nightgown as I comb through his hair.

"Make love to me." I mumble against his lips.

"Yes mam." He smiles and rolls us over, making me squeal. "I love you. You're my entire world." He says as he kisses my neck.

"And you're mine."

Clothes are removed and he slides in me. His thrusts are long and deep but slow. He's worshipping me and I can literally feel the love pouring out. It almost makes me cry. His lips barely leave mine and our fingers lace together.

We climax together and he nuzzles his face in my neck. "So beautiful." He mumbles. I comb through his hair as our racing hearts slow. "I'm not moving. Not until I have to." He says.

"So you're going to sleep with your dick inside me?" I giggle.

"Mhm. Sleep, darlin." He sighs in content. A few seconds later, he's fast asleep. I soon join him, my hand still in his hair.