Torn {Bucky Barnes FanFic}

Chapter 22

"Are we clear?" I poked my head out from the kitchen and called to Steve, who stood by the elevator.

He was silent for a moment, then began nodding. "Yeah, Tony's gone. It's just you, me, and Buck and- oh, God, you two are clearly taking advantage of that."

While Steve had been rambling, I had run out of the kitchen and Bucky had sprinted down the stairs where he'd been hiding. We'd met in the middle of the room, where I had quickly jumped into his arms. And now, his arms were around my waist, my legs were wrapped around his waist, and his mouth was on mine.

"Come on, guys, I'm still here," Steve whined.

"Lay off, Capsicle," I pulled away from Bucky slightly and rolled my eyes. "I have to leave in less than ten minutes and I won't see Bucky for two weeks. Let me have this, please!"

Steve sighed heavily as Bucky caught my lips with his again.

"What is with the stark family calling me Capsicle," I heard him mutter as he walked towards the kitchen. "I'll give you two some privacy." 

Bucky and I continued our horn-dog teenage-like make out session for several more minutes, until I pulled back slightly and pressed my forehead against his.

"I have to go," I whispered.

He frowned and let me down gently, putting a hand on my cheek. "I wish you didn't have to."

"So do I," I said, "but it's important."

"I'm going to miss you," he muttered, and pulled me into him tightly, planting a kiss on the top of my head.

"I'll miss you too." I smiled and ran my hand through his hair fondly before starting to back away slightly. "I love you, Buck."

"I love you, Cara. Be careful!"

"Always!" I turned my head to the kitchen doorway where Steve stood and saluted towards him. "Cap. You boys watch out for each other!"

They laughed as I entered the elevator, and I leaned against its wall. Just as the doors began to close, they were suddenly stopped. I looked up, finding Bucky standing there sheepishly with his metal arm wedged in the door. He pried them open, stepped inside, and they began sliding closed once again.

"Buck, what's wrong?" I asked, placing my hands on his shoulders.

He reached into his pocket and hesitated slightly. "I have something for you."

I furrowed my eyebrows. "What?"

Bucky removed his hand from the pocket and opened it. A golden bracelet with a small clasp laid in his hand. There was a small circle charm attached to it, and upon further inspection, I saw that it had a C engraved upon it.

"Oh my god, Bucky," I said breathlessly, picking it up gently. "It's beautiful!"

He blushed slightly and scratched the back of his neck. "It's no big deal, really."

"Oh, shut up," I wrapped my arms around his neck and squeezed him tightly. "Bucky Barnes, I love you. You and your stupid modesty."

Bucky smiled and kissed the side of my face gently. He reached down and picked the bracelet out of my hand before clasping it around my wrist. I looked down at it, a grin spreading even wider on my face.