On Command ~ Sequel to Lost Heros

Forever

For a few days I had been separated from everyone I knew. As soon as I'd recovered I was forced into intense therapy followed by brutal questioning until they believed I was a functioning, non-dangerous member of society.
But now I was out and free. A large part of me believed Hydra was gone. But everything around me seemed like a time bomb. Every phone call I received could've been a threat, every new person could've been a spy. Hence, the therapy that I would have to go through once a month for at least a year.

     "Claire," said a familiar voice drawing my attention from the mirror. "I always knew you'd end up marrying him."
I turned around and saw my brother smiling at me. Steve was a comforting sight; he was my rock that would always keep me grounded. And today I needed it now more than ever.

     "I'm really nervous, Steve," I said playing with the fabric of my white dress. He chuckled, "You're not having second thoughts, are you?"
I rolled my eyes at him, "No it's not that. Just. . . It all feels too good to be true."
"I know, Claire," he said while wrapping his arms around me in a hug. "Nothing in my life has ever been easy. Trouble has followed me everywhere and what if Bucky gets in the middle of it or realizes that I'm not worth it? Hydra could come back at any second an-"

He pushed me away but kept his hands on my shoulders, "I'm gonna stop you right there. Bucky loves you. He loves you more than anything in the world. Hydra couldn't even keep you two away. And speaking of that. Hydra is gone. We took care of them in DC. Zemo was just someone using their information for revenge and we took care of him too. They're gone and it's all over."

I nodded and took a deep breath. He pulled me back in for a hug, "Now stop worrying. You can't be upset on your big day."
"Tell me, Stevie," I smirked, "How does it feel to be the best man and the one to give me away?"
He smiled, "Honestly, I'm loving all the attention. I'll most likely get more than you will."
"I really don't say this enough, Steve," I started, "But I love you and I'm more than lucky to have you as my big brother." The man blushed and pulled me into a hug that returned the affection.
"I'm gonna go check on Bucky," he said smiling and walking towards the door. "If you're nervous, he must be a wreck. I'll be back before the ceremony, so finish getting all dressed up."

*Bucky's P.O.V*

Everything seemed to stop. The only thing I only cared to focus on was her. The music was drowned out and everyone else in the room didn't seem to matter.
She was the most beautiful woman in the room. She held the most beautiful smile. She had the brightest spirit that shone brighter than all the jewelry in the room combined. And as Steve walked her down the isle her eyes only focused on me.

She stood next to me, millimeters apart, but it wasn't enough. I wanted her closer; I needed her closer for as long as I lived. I had no clue what the priest was saying and it didn't matter to me. After everything we've been through I've learned to put all my faith in Claire like a goddess.

"I do," I heard her say with her radiant eyes gleaming at me. God, I could get lost in them.  I hadn't even realized that I repeated the words because the automatic thought seemed almost trivial to give a second thought to but I could see her shine brighter when I said them. And I would repeat 'I do,' a thousand times if they could hold her smile forever.

And then I realized what I had to do when the priest stopped talking and all eyes were on us.

I closed the space between Claire and I with a kiss that poured out every feeling I've ever felt towards her knowing that she would forever be mine and only mine.