Guarded Heart

The weeks after the holiday party were busy. The Barnes family had a New Years get together but it was only for family. Of course Y/N was invited and Nat insisted on being there as well.

Before Bucky went to pick Y/N up he had to deal with Nat.

He was getting fed up with all the drama from her, she was always angry and sullen refusing to share his bed or even touch him since the Christmas party. "Natasha, you know you are the one pushing me towards Y/N-"

"Don't say her fucking name Jamie" she spat at him. Saying Jamie like it was the worst insult imaginable.

"No, Natasha. You don't give me orders. I've been patient, letting you go through your moods and whatever but enough is enough. Either stand by my side or leave. I love you but don't like you very much right now. If you can't do your job as my right hand then bow out now and I'll name Steve."

Nat growled "You just set me aside like I mean nothing to you. I haven't figured out who but she's fucking someone else." She looked at him triumphantly.

Bucky laughed even though the thought hurt his heart, he wouldn't let Nat see it. "And? So am I."

"Yeah but you told her about me and she's kept her lover from you."

"Because everyone knows about us and you're my right hand. Obviously she's done a good job keeping her affair under wraps, just as I would expect my wife to do." Bucky explained, talking down to her like she was a child. He tried to rub her shoulder but she quickly pulled away.

"Leave me alone Barnes. I need to get out of here." Nat pulled on her coat and headed for the front door. "Don't wait up for me asshole."

He grabbed her arm and she whipped around and slapped him, cutting his face with her ring. "Fuck you, Jamie" she spat in his face, pulling away when his hold loosened, surprised that she slapped him.

When she slammed the door Bucky roared and started breaking things.

Until Steve showed up "Hey Buck, we're gonna be late to Moms New Year deal, you know how she hates that. You need to-" he stopped short when he entered the living room, Sam right behind him.

Sam looked at Bucky "What the hell, man?"

Bucky stood in the middle of the mess, breathing heavily, face cut and knuckles bloody from the holes in the walls. "Just go. I'll be at the party in a bit but I need you to leave. In fact, pick Y/N up. Just tell her I was caught up in some business and will meet her there shortly."

Y/N was becoming irritated, waiting for Bucky to pick her up, she was sure he said 7 but it was almost 8 and she hadn't heard from him. It was a casual get together so she was wearing a long off the shoulder sweater and leggings with boots.

She was getting ready to call and find out what the fuck his problem was when the doorbell rang. About damn time she thought as she stood up to answer, ready to give Bucky a piece of her mind but was surprised to find Steve there.

He spoke up before she could comment "Buck got caught up in some business but will meet us there. He asked me to pick you up."

She scoffed "Couldn't pull his dick out of Romanoff? This better not be a regular thing, I don't like being kept waiting or stood up"

Steve's face flushed at her bluntness "No, it's not like that. Sometimes business takes longer-"

She laughed "Has anyone ever told you that you're a shit liar? I know how 'business' is, my father has missed every important event in my life due to business, or his mistress, so don't try mobsplaining me."

She popped an edible from her purse,  shook her head and flashed him a bright smile "Lets go, I don't want his parents to think I'm some rude princess."

Steve smiled and offered his hand "I hope my brother knows what he's gotten himself into."

She smirked at him "I'm absolutely sure he does not."

Steve nodded and chuckled. This woman was going to give Bucky a run for his money. "I think you're right about that."

When they arrived at the Barnes home, the family welcomed her with open arms. The house still had most of the holiday decor up and held a warm, comforting glow. Nothing like her own home which was professionally decorated and beautiful but cold. She immediately felt at home there.

Steve took her overnight bag up to one of the guest bedrooms since Winnie had insisted that Y/N spend the night.

When George hugged her he looked at Steve with a question on his face. He pulled back and asked it "Where is my oldest? What could be so important that his brother brought you tonite?"

Y/N smiled "I'm told he was caught up in some business but I'm sure it was an angry redhead"

Winnie frowned "Well, that's not acceptable. I'll have to have a talk with him when he gets here"

Y/N shook her head "I hope you'll give me that honor" with an evil grin.

Becca giggled and sang out "Buckys in trouble" like any good little sister would.

"So before you have to hurt my brother, can I get you something to drink? We have Bailey's hot cocoa, it's yummy."

Y/N smiled "Sounds delicious"

She was 2 drinks in and deep into a fierce game of chess with George when Bucky finally showed up sans Natasha. She looked him over, noting the bruised knuckles and cut on his face. He looked flustered as he greeted his mothers scowl and gave her a tentative kiss on the cheek.

She whispered in his ear "You're getting in trouble already and I'm not going to protect you from her wrath."

Bucky pulled away from his mother and looked at the floor "Yeah, I know I'm in trouble. Sorry for being late."

Bucky approached Y/N and his father, "I'm sorry I'm late, doll" leaning down to kiss her on the cheek which she avoided and pushed him away.

She grinned at his father and made her move "checkmate" then looked at Bucky with disdain "You have no idea how sorry you'll be Barnes" and sipped her cocoa.

A chorus of "ooohhh, you're in trouble" followed by raucous laughter came from Becca, Steve and Sam.

Bucky gave them a dirty look and tried to sit next to his fiance. She elbowed him in the ribs and handed him her empty mug. "You have some making up to do before you can sit with me. Now refill my drink, Baileys and cocoa, don't skimp on the whipped cream." And invited Becca to sit next to her.

The evening was spent playing games, Y/N avoided Bucky all night, pairing up with Becca then Steve for pictionary and sitting between Steve and Sam when they started with tequila shots before playing Cards Against Humanity.

He was getting very frustrated with the whole night until she finally stood next to him before the countdown started to drop the ball in Times Square.

"I don't appreciate the cold shoulder doll."

She looked at him with her eyebrow raised "and I don't appreciate being left waiting while you are balls deep in Natasha. If you can't keep your shit together then she or I will have to go. I have no problem walking away when I'm not being treated well." She shrugged.

Bucky sighed "It wasn't like that, doll. I just-"

She held her hand up "Spare me your bullshit excuses. Next time you are running late you will call me but it better not happen again"

Standing so close to him confused her senses. He smelled so good and her body was telling her to find out if he tasted as good as he smelled but her brain told her to keep her distance. When the countdown started she tried to give herself some space but he turned to face her, gently put his hand on her back and pulled her close to him. He kissed her on the forehead and softly told her "I'm sorry, doll. I won't let it happen again"

Y/N looked at his sad face and couldn't resist and pulled him into a hug at midnight. She tried to pull back but he wouldn't let her go and leaned in to kiss her. She turned her head and the kiss landed on her cheek.

Bucky chuckled and gently turned her face back to his and kissed her on the lips, then moved his hand down from her lower back to squeeze her ass. When she yelped in surprise he took the opportunity and licked her lips before his tongue entered her mouth and his hand moved from her face to the back of her neck, holding her in place. The kiss became heated very quickly as he dominated while she held on for dear life. When she moaned as he pulled her closer, he groaned softly when she pulled on his hair and she felt it rumble through his chest.

When they finally pulled away everyone else applauded and they both felt their faces flush. Y/N wiped her lips and excused herself to the restroom.

Sam and Steve gave Bucky big grins, teasing him for his red face.

At 2am Y/N was falling asleep on Bucky's shoulder since she had been up since 5am. "Damn, sorry. I'm used to being up early. Can someone show me where I'm sleeping tonite?"

"Of course, doll. I'll show you."

When he showed her the guest room he followed her inside and closed the door. She looked at him skeptically "You're still in the dog house Barnes, I don't know what you have on your mind but it's not happening tonight"

Bucky smiled, pulled her close and kissed her. She moaned into his mouth and felt herself getting wet as their tongues danced. He was almost overwhelmed at her taste and scent, he could feel himself getting hard and rutted gently against her as he gripped her ass to pull her closer. His hand reached up under her sweater and grazed over her clothed nipples then moved down her leggings. He rubbed over her clothed core for a moment, until she was pushing back into him. His hand moved back up then crept inside her leggings. He groaned when he realized she wasn't wearing any panties and his fingers felt her slick "Damn doll, you're soaked, this all for me?"

She growled "Don't tease Jamie"

"As you wish" he moaned as he started rubbing her clit, spreading her wetness around until he reached down and teased her entrance, sliding one then another finger into her heat. He moaned when he felt her pussy squeezing his fingers and kept fucking them into her while rubbing her clit in small circles.

Y/N knew she should stop him but it felt so damn good, like he already knew her body, and he still needed to make up to her for his earlier tardiness. She felt when his fingers inside her hit that spot and she yelped until he pulled his fingers out "Gotta keep it down honey, don't want everyone in my family to know what I'm doing to you"

She whined at the loss, panting out "Told you not to tease dammit"

He looked at her with a twinkle in his eye "Then keep quiet" and he kissed her hard, plunging his fingers back in and rubbing her clit.

She moaned into the kiss "Oh fuck Jamie I'm so close. Please"

"I've got you Y/N just let go for me" and that's all it took before she was cumming all over his hand. "Fuck doll, your pussy is squeezing my fingers so tight and soaking my hand. I can't wait to feel you on my cock." He fingered her through her high and held on to her until she came down. When she looked at him, face flushed so pretty and breathing hard he pulled his fingers out of her and sucked them into his mouth, his eyes fluttering closed and moaning at her taste "So sweet". She almost came again watching him looking like he had never tasted such a delicacy.

Y/N reached for the fly on his jeans but Bucky stopped her "But Jamie don't you want me to-"

"Another time doll, I'm just working on my penance." He kissed her gently "Get some sleep. I'll see you in the morning. Happy New Year, sweetheart"