Steve/Bucky/Delaney
“Natasha, I don't understand why you’re making me do this,” Delaney complained. Somehow, the other woman had bullied her out of her usual slacks and blouse and into a stunning midnight blue dress. The bodice had a subtle sprinkle of sequins with a rather large cutout in the back, the skirt swirling around her knees.
“Because. Stark is throwing a party and I know for a fact a couple someones who wants to meet you very badly will be there,” Natasha said as she arranged Delaney’s dark curls. “Take a look in the mirror,” she suggested.
Delaney didn’t even recognize herself. Her hair was perfectly curled, unlike her usual messy waves, her makeup dramatic, much different than her usual. Natasha had compromised with her on jewelry, relatively small stud earrings and a delicate bracelet. She thought she would be uncomfortable, but it made her feel pretty.
When she turned around, a pair of black peep toe heels dangled from Natasha’s hands, her eyebrows arched. “Put these on and go wow them.”
Delaney sighed, deciding to not even try to argue. She had learned the hard way that there was no stopping Natasha.
“See, it’s not so bad,” Natasha said, directing Delaney out of her apartment and into the elevator. As the doors opened, Delaney felt her body tense, suddenly nervous. She glanced around, her eyes landing on Steve and Bucky. They shouldn’t make button downs look that good, her brain supplied unhelpfully. “I see you’ve found your admirers,” Natasha said in her ear.
Delaney stared at her friend. “You can’t be serious! Really?” she gasped, looking at them in a new light. Steve looked almost nervous, while Bucky seemed more relaxed as his eyes lingered on her. She offered them both a little smile as she took the drink Pepper handed her, bringing the glass to her lips.
“Go on and talk to them,” Nat said, rolling her eyes as Delaney looked at her, alarmed. “Oh, come on. You’ll do fine, trust me.” Natasha walked off with Clint as he approached, taking his offered arm.
You can do this, Delaney reminded herself as she approached them. Just breathe. She looked up at the two men, towering over her even though she was wearing ridiculously high heels.
Bucky was still eyeing her appreciatively, so Delaney put a hand on her hip and raised an eyebrow. “Do you want me to turn around for you, too?” She had to admit that she looked good, but the way he was looking at her...definitely boosted her confidence.
Bucky choked on his drink, eyes going wide. Delaney suppressed the urge to giggle as Steve’s mouth fell open. “Catching a few flies there, Cap?” she teased. Neither man said anything, though they looked as they wanted to.
Delaney shrugged mentally, turned around and started to walk away. Maybe I’ve shocked them too much, she thought. She couldn’t help the smirk that worked it’s way onto her lips as she heard Steve make a strangled sound and Bucky’s sudden intake of breath as they saw the back of her dress. She stopped as Bucky ran after her, draping his jacket over her shoulders. Delaney gave him a questioning look. “Can I help you?"
“I’m gonna sound real possessive right now, but I don’t think we could bear any other guys seeing you like this,” he said, his expression not quite apologetic.
Delaney looked at him, unable to speak. “I think,” she said after a moment, “that I can live with possessive.”
Bucky gave her a devastating smile, one that made her knees go weak. Suddenly, he was right there, his human arm going around her waist. She couldn’t help her little smirk when she realized his arm would be covering the soulmark on her lower back. Delaney didn’t even try to conceal her needy whine as Bucky leaned down to kiss her, her free hand instinctively clutched at his flesh shoulder.
Bucky lifted his head and looked at Steve, who looked as if he was fighting the urge to rush over. “Get over here punk,” he all but growled.
Delaney couldn’t help her giggle as Steve all but ran over to them. “Wow,” he breathed. “I am damn lucky.”
Delaney looked up at Steve through her eyelashes, giving him a coy smile. “Do I have to ask for a kiss?” Much later, Delaney would tease him for the incoherent sound he made before kissing her senseless.