It's Been A Long, Long Time // Steve Rogers

Chapter 46

Today was the day. Steve and I's wedding. I couldn't believe it. Steve would be my husband. I would be his wife. I took a deep breath as I sat in a chair having my hair and makeup done. "I'm nervous." I mumbled. "Becca, you have nothing to be nervous about!" I shook my hands and I nodded, "I know, I know. I just can't help it. I think they are good nerves."

"They should be. You'll look beautiful and Steve can't wait to marry you." Pepper said, giving my hand a squeeze. "I'm going to go check on everything, I'll be back." Pepper said, leaving the room to go check on the set up.

Steve and I were getting married at her lake house with the lake as a stunning backdrop. It would be a small wedding, but it would be perfect for Steve and I. "Knock, knock." I smiled as I heard Bucky's voice and he soon walked in front of me in a suit. "Wow, you clean up nice Sergeant Barnes." I said, motioning at his suit, clean shaven face, and freshly cut hair. "Only for you and Steve." He sat down in the chair in front of me as my hair and makeup was being done.

"Have you seen him?" I asked. "I have. He's convinced you won't show up for some idiotic reason." Bucky laughed, "Sam is trying to talk him down." "Maybe I should go see him..." I said, trailing off. "Nope. It's bad luck to see each other before the wedding. He'll be fine. We all know you'll show up." I sighed and closed my eyes as the makeup artist applied a light dust of eyeshadow to my eyes.

Bucky remained sitting with me for a while, making small talk, until Pepper walked back in with Morgan who had Scout with her on a leash. "Everything looks great out there!" She said, "all that's missing is the bride and groom."

Scout was quick to come up to me and rested his head on my leg, his nose poking my stomach. I happily ran my fingers through his fur. "Scout, you look handsome in your bowtie buddy." I said. "What about me??" Morgan asked, twirling around in her light blue flower girl dress. "Absolutely beautiful, Morgan." She blushed and sat down next to Bucky.

My hair and makeup was finished quickly and it was time to put on the dress. "Bucky, out." Pepper said, holding the door open for him. He laughed and walked towards the door, "I'll wait outside." Pepper shut the door behind him and I assume he stood guard in front of the door until I was done changing.

Pepper helped me into my dress and zipped it up slowly. I brushed my hands down the dress, stopping at my stomach. "You can't even tell." Pepper said. I smiled at her through the mirror and kept my hands on my stomach. "I still can't believe it's real." I whispered. "How'd Bucky take it?" She asked me. "Shockingly well. He's excited to be an uncle and I know he'll be a great one." I said.

"There! All zipped up!" Pepper said, going to grab my veil and fastening it in my braided updo. I took another deep breath as I looked at my reflection. I couldn't wait to marry Steve.

"Bucky, she's ready!" Pepper said. Bucky walked back in and I slowly turned around. He stopped in his tracks as he looked at me, "Becca...you look stunning." He walked up to me slowly and took my hands in his. "I can't believe my baby sister is getting married..." He said softly, tears welling in his eyes. "Bucky, don't cry. If you cry, I'll cry. And I can't ruin my makeup." I said, my voice shaking as he tried to hold back tears. "I can't help it. It feels like yesterday you were 13 and I was chasing boys away from you."

"You tried to murder Steve." I said, a laugh breaking through my lips. "Yea. I did." He laughed as well, a stray tear falling down his cheek, "But I honestly couldn't have asked for a better man for you, Bex. For you and this little one here." Bucky placed his hand on my hidden bump and I pulled him into a tight hug. "I love you, Buck." I whispered. "I love you too. Now...let's go get you married."

Bucky offered me his arm and I threaded my arm through. We walked slowly towards the patio where our guests were waiting. "Okay Morgan, go." I heard Pepper whisper and soon Morgan and Scout were walking down the aisle dropping flowers along the way as music played. I couldn't contain the small giggle that left my lips as Scout jumped on Steve once he got to the end of the aisle. Once Morgan made it to the end, the music changed and Bucky and I stepped out from around the corner, my eyes immediately landing on Steve who was dressed in a classic suit and tie.