Bucky Barnes Imagines

Proposal

AU where Bucky was born in modern times. He didn't go to war or loose his arm.

James was a man of few words. That is of course when you first met him. It also could be that he chose in what way he would act around certain people, and that could be anywhere from silent to spontaneously combusting.

For you it was the second. Even the day you both met he seemed to be drawn to you. He was his own individual for sure, and you loved how you both connected so well. You were best friends for the longest time until you both felt something more. Like there was some gravitational pull that grew stronger the longer you both were together. Bucky asked you out on you first date freshman year of college. (Yeah, you both made a pact to try and go to the same college. It succeeded.) He was a gentleman and at first it was a bit weird since you had been friends for so long, but everything was fine after he stuck bread sticks in his teeth clapping his hands and making walrus sounds. It did get him some odd looks especially when you joined in, but neither of you cared. It was like you were the only two in the room.

Lots of dates later and Bucky and you were college graduates. Bucky majored in science, since it had always inspired him throughout his life, and you had majored in _______. Both of you had found jobs relatively close to another, and when you didn't visit each other at your respective apartments, you were visiting each other at your jobs. People often talked about how cute you both are. They also constantly asked when he was going to ask the big question.

This week was a week without Bucky. He normally doesn't have to travel, but his boss wanted him to join the team on field. That was as much as he'd tell you for confidentiality purposes. (Though he knew you wouldn't tell anyone) It was crazy when you realized just how much you missed him and wanted to be with him when he was gone. You hoped his boss never asked him to do this again. However if he ever did you'd be fine because you'd eventually learn. Bucky called once to see how you were and you sighed each time he spoke.

"Doll I'm back!" He yelled excitedly standing at your door. You immediately ran up to him and hugged him. You missed his pet names for you such as doll. It was sweet because he liked old timey things or vintage rather. Both of you often got told you were born in the wrong time. He put you down and  you both went to the living room.

"I missed you so much Buckybear."

"I missed you too doll. Look how about you and I go to this restaurant I discovered."

"I'd love to. Do I need to wear anything in particular?"

"Maybe that dress we found at that vintage boutique? Only if you want."

"Well I don't normally wear dresses, but you did pick that one out, and I happen to like it. I'll wear it."

He held my hand and smiled. "Fantastic. I'm gonna go to my apartment and get changed. Call me when you're ready, and I'll come pick you up." He raised your hand kissing it.

"I love you."

"Love you too sweetheart. See you soon." Bucky kissed your lips this time and was on his way. Thankfully his apartment wasn't that far away. You rushed to your room and began to get ready. You were very excited for your date especially since you hadn't seen Bucky in so long. The dress fit you well and was a hippie type dress.  You put on a flower crown and accessories. You figured Bucky was already ready so you called him (he was) and he was on his way back.

"You look lovely." Bucky beamed.

"You don't look that bad yourself." You kissed his cheek. He him himself was dressed in clothes that looked like they came out of the sixties. He took your hand and lead you to his car. 

"Okay darlin', count of three what do you wanna listen to? Three, two, one"

"Pink Floyd, Another Brick in the Wall." You both shouted and laughed. He put on the music then began to drive.

He took you to this little restaurant with the cutest little dishes of food. When you finished Bucky took you back to the car.

"Okay I want you to close your eyes. Don't open em till I say so okay."

After a while you heard the car shut off. He still hadn't told you to open your eyes so you sat there waiting. Bucky apparently opened your door and took your seat belt off. Then he picked you up. He carried you for quiet some time. Then he finally put you down.

"There ya go. Open up those pretty eyes of yours."

You giggled opening your eyes to be shocked. There Bucky was sitting on a blanket surrounded by some of your friends. There was a small stage on the field and you freaked out when Pink Floyd stepped up on the stage.

"Bucky... Did you do this? How?"

"I have my ways." He chuckled.

The mini concert was amazing. Bucky and you sang, danced, and laughed more than once. Eventually it was getting late and the band had to pack their things and go. All your friends had also left the field.

"Bucky... Why haven't we left yet?"

"I'm surprised you didn't notice yet. Turn around."

You did what he asked and noticed a nice looking house. You were confused. "Bucky whose house is this?"

You turned back to him and gasped. He was on his knee holding a velvet box.

"It's ours. Thing is is I got off the project just a little earlier than expected. I had been looking at places for a while and found this place. A place to call ours. In fact it was one you had been looking at this house on Pinterest, so you did end up helping. I'm sorry I didn't tell, I just wanted to surprise you. Anyways. Um. Right. Well you see I'm not always the best with words so I'm going to just say it. Will you marry me? I want to spend the rest of my life with you for so many reasons. I could go on and on doll." He took your hand looking at you hopefully.

"I'd love to." He got up hugging you then he kissed your lips. He opened the box to reveal a beautiful pearl ring. He slipped it on your finger and you looked at it.

"James. This ring is beautiful."

"I'm glad you like it. It's actually an heirloom. It was first given to my grandmother when my grandfather came back from WW2. Then when my mother got old enough my grandma gave it to my father to propose to her. Here it is now. My ma gave it to me a couple of days ago when I told her I was planning on proposing to you. Hopefully one day we can give it to our kid when he or she plans on getting married. Keep this ring going through generations of family you know?"

You kissed his cheek content, "I'd like that a lot James. I love you."

"I love you too. Forever and for always y/n."