Bucky and His Widow

Finally, Summer!

A few months pass, the Avengers have been busting down different HYDRA facilities, trying to trace the intelligence source that the Triads were in contact with. Steve refuses to allow Bucky join those missions, if a sniper is needed, he makes an exception, but 9 times out of 10, Steve keeps Bucky home. So far, the exact source hasn't been identified.

Belle woke up early from a call from Nick Fury to report for a meeting at the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters. "Did we locate the source?" Belle was sitting on the edge of Fury's desk while Fury was sitting in his chair.

"Not yet. All we know is that its over seas, and HYDRA. None of the URL source links and command codes are American, Canadian, or Central American." Fury shook his head, "I do have another mission, but Captain Rogers has specifically asked that Barnes stays off this mission. It is HYDRA affiliated, and since it's small, the whole team isn't needed."

"When do we leave?"

"Well, they already did."

"What the hell, Fury?" Belle threw her arms up, she was disappointed that she was not participating in the action. "Why wasn't I able to join them?"

"Well, Stark mentioned you and Barnes needing alone time, so they asked me not to mention it to you." Fury smirked, "They all want the Winter-Widow ship to sail." He started laughing harder.

Belle began walking out of the office, "Wow." She stated loudly and stopped at the threshold of the Fury's office. "Well, we could go out for a change. We're always at the Tower, here at S.H.I.E.L.D. or on a mission." Belle smiles, "See ya, Fury." She leaves the building and heads back to the Avengers Tower. She heads in the building and searches for her beloved. "Bucky? Bucky Bear?" Belle was walking around in the common area.

"Hey, doll!" Bucky came out of his room. "I was looking for you earlier."

"Sorry, I was with Fury." Belle grabs Bucky's hands and intertwines her fingers with his. "So...it seems we have the day off." Belle smiled playfully and inched closer to Bucky who was also smiling.

"Well, what do you want to do today, Belle?" Bucky kissed her forehead and unhooked their hands and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"I vote ice cream! It's summer!" Belle squealed and kissed Bucky's lips.

"Oh, sure. Whatever you want, Belle. Just let me grab my jacket and gloves, and-"

"Why? It's hot as hell outside, babe." Belle shrugged it off.

"My arm, Belle. People will be staring at it, thinking its terrible or weird or-"

"Who cares?" Belle walks up to Bucky who is shocked at her reply, and puts her hands on his chest in a comforting manner. "Bucky, your arm isn't bad, its part of you, and that makes it wonderful. Honestly, it looks so badass, people will probably think its cool!" Belle tries to build his self esteem. "Look, just start small, wear a T-shirt, no need to go shirtless here." Belle does her best to make Bucky laugh. "However, if you take your shirt off around me, I wouldn't mind." Belle playfully smirks and shoots him a wink.

Bucky blushes and gives her a quick kiss before going into his room. He puts on a grey t-shirt with jeans and black sneakers. "How's this?" Bucky says shyly. He's unsure of himself, especially now that his arm is showing.

Belle reaches out and strokes his metal arm gently, "You look great, Bucky." Bucky blushes and smiles, he reaches out with his flesh arm and grabs her face sweetly and brings her in for a kiss. "Let's go!" Belle excitedly whisper-shouts after their lips separate.

Belle was holding hands with Bucky as they were walking in downtown New York, she held his metal hand, making sure to make him feel comfortable. "This is fun right? We really don't get out much." Belle brings his metal hand to her lips and kisses it.