Like Strawberry Wine (completed)

19.

Scarlett
It's been 3 weeks since my mom started her chemo and since me and Bucky have been together.

Peggy Carter had come to see Steve earlier then we expected and I was happy for him. He deserved to be this happy.

Also, that meant neither of these men were on the market anymore. I know the girls in town were jealous but oh well.

Knowing I was Bucky's girl made me so happy. After those few years apart we were together again.

And tonight I was in Bucky's arms and we were going over my birthday plans that were next week. I would be turning 25.

This would probably be the last birthday with my mother but I know she's trying to fight so hard. I can tell. I know she's fighting to see me the last of her children to be married. To know I was taken care of and happy.

I wanted to tell her I was happy. Happier than I've been in years. I had my true love back.

"So, you'll be 25 next week doll."

"Yup, I'm getting old".

"No, you're just becoming more beautiful".

He kissed my shoulder as I lay against his chest.

"We should probably go get some food".

"Or we could order something and put a movie on".

"It's not like we'll pay attention to whatever movie we put on", he said laughing.

"That's true but oh well".

"How can I concentrate on anything that isn't you though love. You're my everything".

"I love you".

"I love you too sweetheart".

We order pizza and eat some of it and then the box is tossed aside and movie forgotten as he hovers over me and we just make out in his bed.

"Hey you two".

We pull apart and I fix my hair and see Winifred standing there with a pitcher of sweet tea.

"Figured you two might be parched".

"Um, thanks mom".

"Welcome. Next time, close the door".

He pounced back on my mouth with the sweet tea forgotten for some time.