Bucky mentally swore, holding the female in his arms before sitting down because he was worried that he'd drop her if he remained standing. "Are you thirsty?" He held up the bottle and got a squeal in response as the Little's hands reached for the bottle and he poked it into her mouth, while she was staring at him like he was the best thing in the world (besides Steve that is).
The small girl cuddled into Bucky, drinking from the bottle happily and resting her head on his shoulder. She finished the bottle and tried swallowing air which Bucky prevented by removing the bottle, much to her displeasure. She let him know this by screwing up her face and whining. "Maaaa."
"Hush now. It's all gone." He rubbed her back before leaning her against his shoulder and patting her back until she burped. "There... Now you won't have a stomach ache." Bucky let her cuddle into him, stroking her hair as softly as he could. He still felt nervous, worried he'd accidentally hurt her somehow and the man knew for sure he couldn't bear it if he hurt another innocent. Especially not this one who had already stolen his and Steve's hearts.
"Mamama." The innocent Little babbled, unaware of the dark turn her Mama's thoughts turn had taken but feeling the tension and sadness in Bucky increase. She lifted her head, hands grasping his face and she planted a slobbery kiss on his cheek. "Nuhuhuh. Nuh." She cooed firmly, pouting before he kissed her nose which earned him a giggle.
"You really are too sweet." Bucky couldn't help but smile slightly at how she had tried to cheer him up. He knew it'd be a learning process but he was willing to do it if it meant he and Steve could raise her together.
"Yuhuh!" Kayla seemed to agree with him, head on his shoulder again and put her fingers in her mouth. Bucky sighed slightly and gently tugged them out.
"No, no. Yucky." He stood, holding her securely with his metal arm and got a pacifier from the box before rinsing it in hot water to clean off germs. "This is much better. Open up. Ah." Bucky put it into her mouth after opening his own to get her to copy, watching her delighted expression at the new object. He turned as he heard a click from behind, keeping his back to the sound and his body shielding the female in his arms.
"Just me, Buck. Wanted a picture." Steve's relaxed voice came through the room to him and he looked over his shoulder right as Kayla caught sight of Steve.
"DADADA!" She nearly screamed, making both men flinch but mostly Bucky because his ear was right near her face. He hoped that would be a one time thing but knowing his luck, it would happen again at some point. Babies were loud little creatures and she was definitely a baby.
"Hi, Sweetheart!" Steve walked over to them, planted a kiss on Kayla's forehead gently and then got a glass of water. "You having fun with Mama?"
"Mamama." She nodded quickly, cuddling into Bucky more and grinning at the dark haired man. "Yuhyuhyuh." She began babbling at Steve, clutching Bucky's shirt and staring at the blonde man intensely.
"Is that so? I'm glad you had fun." Steve had no clue what she was saying but it was cute how excited she was and how much she loved Bucky. "And he gave you a pacifier?" He had caught sight of the pacifier in Bucky's hand.
"She was attempting to eat her fingers so yes. But she dropped it." Bucky set the pacifier on the table carefully.
"Thanks, Buck. You're a good man." Steve smiled at his friend before chuckling. "Looks like little one is all tired out again."
Bucky looked down, seeing her sleeping in his lap while still holding a handful of his shirt. "Must be you boring her to sleep." He joked, winking at Steve.
"Hey now. It's totally you." Steve snorted. "We should probably go lay her down again. They need to get used to not being held constantly."
"She needs to be changed first. Her diaper is full." Bucky stood up and followed Steve to his bedroom, cradling Kayla close to his chest while he walked.
"The empty room next door will be the Nursery. I'm already trying to think of cute things for her." Steve grinned, talking on and on about it.
"Why not ask Big Kayla what she likes? Then turn it for Little Kayla." Bucky suggested, laying the Little down on Steve's bed and stepping back to let Steve move in.
"That's a brilliant idea." Steve took over, cleaning and diapering the sleeping Little who grumbled slightly at being jostled. "Shh, it's okay." He soothed, rubbing her belly before finishing the diapering.
"You're so good with her already." Bucky was impressed, knowing Steve had mother hen like tendencies but this was all new for Steve.
"Ah... I read a few books..." Steve rubbed the back of his neck and then simply wrapping the girl in a blanket before tucking her in the bed between a few pillows and then leading Bucky back to the living room for a needed conversation between the two.
