Jump then Fall: Falling Series 2 (Modern Stucky College AU)

Twenty-Five

"So, what's your plan for the day?" Bucky asked, snaking his arms around Steve's slender waist while Steve rinsed his soapy hair.

"Nothing," Steve answered. Peeking at Bucky with one eye, Steve feigned suspicion as he questioned, "Why?"

Bucky shrugged, "Just curious."

Of course, Steve knew his boyfriend better than that. His boyfriend. Steve wondered if he'd ever get used to that. A part of him hoped that he wouldn't.

"Just curious," Steve playfully mocked, causing Bucky to chuckle. Wiping the water from his face, Steve asked, "Why? What are your plans?"

"Tutoring," Bucky nonchalantly replied.

That simple word caused Steve's stomach to churn. Sure, he and Bucky were exclusive. But Steve's mind couldn't help but be reminded of Bucky's other tutoring session. The one with Stephanie and who knows how many others. It was all that Steve could think about.

Steve must have gone rigid because Bucky offered, "You can hang out here. I don't mind. I'm sure that Gemma won't mind either."

Not knowing what to say or what to do, Steve averted his gaze and gestured behind him toward the shower head, "You done?"

"Yeah," Bucky confirmed.

Steve nodded and turned in Bucky's grasp. Turning off the water and opening the shower curtain all while Bucky continued to hold him. Even keeping his arms on Steve as he went to step out of the shower. Steve smirked and said, "Uh, Buck?"

But Bucky didn't drop his arms from around Steve's waist. Instead, turning Steve so he'd be facing him again. Bucky looked about as broken as Steve felt, and he asked, "You know that I — That I'm just yours, right?"

The vulnerability in Bucky's expression was more than enough to make Steve trust him. So, Steve nodded and said, "Yeah. Yeah, sorry, I just —"

"Don't need to apologize," Bucky kissed Steve's forehead, "I mean it. I get it. And if I were you, I'm sure that I'd be worried too. But the thing is," Bucky paused, making sure that he had Steve's undivided attention, "I'm not gonna hurt you. Not again. Not if I can help it."

Not knowing what to say, Steve simply leaned forward to press a sweet kiss to his boyfriend's lips. His boyfriend. Nope, Steve merrily thought, still not used to it. Smiling up at his boyfriend, Steve half-teased, "You sure you want me hanging around?"

"Of course," Bucky sincerely smiled down at Steve. Pulling Steve even closer, Bucky confessed, "I always want you around."

Ducking his head, Steve hoped that Bucky couldn't see how deep his blush went. With his lips pressed to Bucky's chest, Steve playfully questioned, "How are you so perfect."

"Nah, I'm not perfect," Bucky kissed the top of Steve's head and said, "You're the perfect one, doll."

"Okay," Steve sarcastically agreed, pressing a tender kiss to Bucky's wet chest. Pulling away, Steve grabbed Bucky's towel, passing it to his boyfriend before going to grab his own towel.

However, before Steve could get his towel, Bucky started drying his body for him. Playfully scrubbing Steve's body dry. Taking a special interest in drying Steve's hair. Ruffling the strands until they're fluffy and feathery.

Steve loudly laughed and mockingly complained, "I'm not a dog!"

Bucky chuckled and teased, "Wait, this isn't puppy love?"

"Puppy love?" Steve questioned, trying not to laugh by pressing his lips tightly together.

"I mean," Bucky shrugged, trying to contain his own grin, "Yeah." Again, worrying that Bucky had been awake for his confession, Steve's expression must have given something away because Bucky's brows furrowed and he stammered, "Right? Like, uh, like I know that we're... We're, uh, starting over. But, um, puppy love means... infant. Like, new. Ya know?"

Affectionately, Steve's smile grew. Especially when Bucky mocked himself, "Jesus, that was awful. How are you even with me?"

"It's cute," Steve reassured, leaning up to kiss Bucky. Around Bucky's lips, Steve complimented, "You're cute."

"Yeah?" Bucky smirked, quirking a brow. Steve nodded his confirmation, and Bucky started wrapping his arms around his waist, "How cute am I?"

Steve giggled and removed Bucky's still wet arms from around his dry waist. Bucky feigned a pout and Steve complimented, "Super-duper cute."

"That's pretty cute, huh," Bucky flashed a shit-eating grin as he started drying himself off.

"Yeah, it's pretty cute, Buck," Steve agreed, pulling on his clothes for the day.

With his boxer briefs on, Steve was pulled back into Bucky's embrace. The now dried brunet leaned in to press a sensual kiss to the crook of Steve's neck. Tenderly pulling Steve flushed against himself while backing Steve up to the wall.

Steve thrilled at the way that Bucky couldn't seem to stop touching him. It was all Steve wanted: to have Bucky's hands on him. To hold him. Maybe not all Steve wanted though. Steve wanted nothing more than to be able to constantly touch Bucky as well. Wanting nothing more than these moments to last forever.