The Introduction
Steve sat on the couch in the Barnes home staring at the tv, some movie he wasn’t paying attention to was on screen.
Rebecca’s uncles and a few cousins surrounded the Alpha in the living room, talking happily amongst themselves.
His fiancée hadn’t returned home yet, so she was unaware of the situation still.
Steve thought that was good, the longer it took Rebecca to find out who Bucky’s Alpha was the better. For everyone.
Steve himself was still trying to process, at first he was jealous. He hated the way the other Alpha kissed Bucky, the way his hands held the Omega’s hips, and then his pregnant swell.
And then he was shocked, the Alpha quickly becoming recognizable, I mean, how could you not know who that was?!
And then he felt less than, because it meant Bucky had not only moved on from him, but found someone better. Someone who could provide for him and his baby, and someone who was known for being kind and generous.
And now? Now Steve felt it all.
He was jealous of the fact that Bucky was just a room away, in the kitchen with the father of his child drinking hot chocolate.
He’s still shocked, his mind not completely wrapping around the idea of Bucky with someone else, even though he’s known Bucky was in a relationship, the news only really sinking in now that his Alpha was here.
And he still feels less than, because after Bucky introduced his boyfriend to his father, his uncles and cousins, he introduced the man to Steve. And goddamnit the Alpha shook Steve’s hand, even though it was very clear he knew who Steve was and what he’d done.
And that made him feel less than. He is less than, because everything he’d heard about the man was true, he wasn’t just rich, he wasn’t just kind for the public’s eye, he was graceful and respectful to someone who probably didn’t even deserve it.
And all Steve could think about was how shitty the bed he’s made for himself is, and that with out a doubt he would never, ever get his Omega back.
Not after seeing the way Bucky looked at his boyfriend.
Bucky had never looked at him like that.
.•O•.
“We’re home!” Rebecca called out as she opened the door to her parents house.
Her mom and family coming in behind her.
When she walked into the living room she smiled at Steve, before frowning when she realized the Alpha didn’t even glance up at her.
And he was frowning.
“Hey.” George said, standing up to give his wife a kiss. “I think you’re about to be very happy.” He told Winnie.
Her mom looked puzzled for a moment, until her focus was directed at the kitchen door.
“Mom? Are you home?” Bucky called out, peaking his head through the door and smiling wide when he caught sight of his mother.
“What is it sweetie?”
He was grinning so wide, it had Rebecca smiling a little too. She hadn’t seen that smile in a long time.
“Guess who got an earlier flight?” With that said she watched as her brother pulled the hand of a very attractive man out of the kitchen.
Winnie gasped. “Is this-?”
Bucky nodded, smiling at the Alpha standing next to him.
“This is my boyfriend.”
Winifred moved towards the couple, mouth open as she took in who she was actually seeing.
Rebecca felt a little bit in shock as she looked, she couldn’t believe it.
The Alpha took Winnie’s hand in both of his, planting a kiss on it.
“It’s nice to meet you misses Barnes, my name is T’challa.”
No. No fucking way. Her brother was dating one of the most successful men in the business world.
T’challa was rich, and she meant rich. He had more money than Tony Stark, who inherited his fathers business and fortune. Tony Stark buys from- from the man Bucky’s having a baby with.
How? How did her brother get someone so successful, so- so rich. She just couldn’t understand.
Rebecca couldn’t help but feel a little star struck.
Bucky’s boyfriend, his Alpha, the father of his child was incredibly well known. He had inherited his father, T’chacka’s Business three years ago when he was murdered in a terrorist attack. Since taking over the business the Alpha, T’challa, was more generous with his wealth, he constantly donated to those in need, and would often volunteer where ever he was needed. Everyone knew he lived in LA, while still frequenting his home in Wakanda, where he was raised.
All Becca knew about the man was how wealthy and kind he was.
And that her brother was having his baby.
As the man looked in her direction his warm expression cooled, and when he reached out his hand towards her she felt scared.
Scared that this man would bring down her facade, and she would be exposed.
.•O•.
(Earlier that day)
Bucky smiled as he introduced T’challa to his father and family.
He couldn’t believe his boyfriend had flown out early, and boy was he grateful.
Not only had he missed being away from him, he would finally have the comfort of his Alpha to get him through this trip.
He laughed when T’challa went to shake his dad’s hand, only for George to pull the other into a hug. He watched as his Alpha shook all of his uncles hands and said hi to all of his cousins, and then he set his eyes on the blond.
Bucky knew T’challa would know who Steve was, especially seeing as he was the only blond amongst all of his family members, he kind of stood out.
When Bucky and T’challa had first started dating the Omega had explained what had happened with Steve and his sister, he’d told the Alpha that he’d never really been in a real relationship, had only ever casually seen people, and he’d only slept with one.
Bucky had no doubts his guy would be anything other than graceful when it came to meeting Steve, and he wasn’t surprised at all when the Alpha offered his hand to the blond.
He saw how Steve’s eyes widened, and how his hand shook slightly as he raised it. He watched how Steve gulped when their skin made contact, and part of him, the petty part, couldn’t help but smile at that.
Bucky wasn’t out for revenge, but if it happened to come by itself, then so be it.
When T’challa turned back to look at him Bucky shared a grin with his soon to be mate, and he didn’t dare take his eyes off of the others.
“How about we take your suitcase upstairs?” He asked, even though his Alpha wouldn’t allow Bucky to carry anything heavy and would be doing all the carrying.
(Later that night, in bed.)
“I missed you.” Bucky whispered.
He lay on his left side facing the Alpha, who lay on his right side facing the Omega.
“And I missed you, both of you.” T’challa whispered back.
Bucky felt a large hand smooth over his side, then gently landing on his belly.
He giggled as his Alpha slid down the bed, then closed his eyes when he felt a pair of lips press against the baby. As always, T’challa whispered so quite to their child that Bucky wasn’t able to hear. But that was okay, because finally their baby had calmed, soothed by the presence of its father.
“You know, the doctor should be calling within a few days.” Bucky said, his fingers carding through T’challa’s short curls.
“And she will tell us the results?” He asked, his accent getting thicker the sleepier he got.
About a week ago Bucky’s Doctor took some blood tests so they could find out the sex of their baby, Bucky wasn’t willing to risk finding out in an ultrasound seeing as a friend of his were told they were having a girl, only to find out that bam! It’s a boy.
No way was Bucky gonna be excited about having a little girl and buy a bunch of pinks to find out that he should of been buying blues. Not that a baby would really care if their clothes were “gender appropriate”. Not that Bucky even cared, but if he was having a baby girl he just imagined putting her in bows and tutu’s. And if he had a son he pictured silly little green onesies with dinosaurs on it.
Although, he was sure any daughter of his could rock the fuck out of dinos.
“Yeah,” Bucky whispered back. “Soon we’ll get to know if it’ll be a little prince or princess.”
“Will we be able to know they’re designation?” His Alpha asked.
“The doctor said we should, Why? Do you have a preference?” Bucky wondered if his boyfriend had a picture in his head of what their family would be like.
“No.” T’challa said, his fingers stroking Bucky’s side as the Alpha closed his eyes, resting his forehead against his baby’s small kicks. “I will love any child you would give me, I do not care what they will be.”
Bucky smiled at that.
“I hope they have your dimples.” The Omega said.
“I hope they have your eyes.” T’challa whispered back.
After a few minutes of laying like that the Alpha eventually scooted back up, and Bucky presser his head against T’challa’s chest, happy to lay in his boyfriends scent again.
T’challa smelt like cookie butter, and Bucky loved it.
The two fell asleep on the double bed that used to be Bucky’s, wrapped in the blue and grey sheets and blankets of his childhood.
.•O•.
Steve and Rebecca hadn’t been back to the Barnes home since Monday, when T’challa had arrived.
When Bucky asked why his mother said that Rebecca told her she had to much to do, last minute details she had to arrange.
It was now Friday, with only eight days to go until the wedding of Steven Rogers and Rebecca Barnes.
Bucky was getting ready to go out with his friends so they could meet T’challa, he wondered if his sister and Steve would still be attending, if the blond even mentioned it to Becca.
He decided to put them out of his mind.
T’challa was already dressed in a pair of black suit pants and a white button up rolled at the sleeves.
Bucky did take notice of his black converse though, his Alpha usually dressed in suits but he always had some form of casual wear on him. It was dorky, and cute.
The Omega dressed in black jeans and a maroon sweatshirt that fit his frame flatteringly. He finished the outfit with his checkered slip on vans.
“You should get new souls for those shoes, they can’t be good for a pregnant Omega.” T’challa commented, face already beginning to smirk in preparation for Bucky’s comeback.
“I know that’s your way of saying you hate them and want me to throw them away, and just for that I’m never taking them off. I’ll die in these shoes.” Bucky said, pretend glaring at his Alpha.
“I reckon they won’t smell to great when that time comes.”
“Oh hush, with your luck you’ll be the one that has to remove them.” Bucky cackled as he walked out of the room, an amused T’challa following closely behind.
They were the first to arrive at the bar, luckily it wasn’t packed and they were able to find an open table.
Bucky sipped on his Shirley Temple and kept glancing at the door to see who would arrive first.
Over the speakers Marshmello’sRitual played, setting a happy pace for the customers in the bar. On top of the table T’challa held Bucky’s hand, his thumb rubbing across the Omega’s skin as he sipped his own drink.
For a little bit Bucky worried Steve and Rebecca would be the first to show up, if they even came, and that would be awkward. Bucky really didn’t want to have to make conversation with the two, and he didn’t want T’challa to have to talk to them either.
Luckily Tony showed up first, with Clint in tow.
Of course the brunette was dressed in a band T and flowy striped pants. Bucky wanted to face palm, it was either expensive suits for the Alpha or random clothing items thrown together, and of course when Bucky looked at Tony’s feet he saw sandals. The Omega smiled, thinking of T’challa’s sister.
Clint on the other hand would always be a mystery to Bucky, seeing as every single time the Omega’s ever seen the Beta he’s always donning a purple item of clothing. Clint’s t shirt was a violet color, with a dark purple long sleeve under it. And he had his trademark purple converse on, so dirty Bucky wondered if they were the same pair from high school.
When two sat down Tony stared T’challa down.
“Bucky Bear, wh- why are you sitting here with him?” Tony asked.
“This is my boyfriend.” Bucky told him, smiling at T’challa before turning back to his friends.
“Oh hey, you’re that guy.” Clint said, easy smile gracing his face.
Tony opened his mouth like he was gonna say something else, but instead just blinked a lot.
Bucky thought he may know why, Tony was in the invention business, not only inheriting his fathers money and company but his brains as well. T’challa on the other hand inherited his fathers very successful business of manufacturing vibranium, and Bucky was pretty sure Tony’s company had been trying to get their hands on some of Panther Products’ materials for quite some time.
This was probably the business meeting Stark had been trying to set up but T’challa kept declining, no matter what the media said about him Bucky knew his Alpha, and he could be lazy.
T’challa stuck his hand out first to Clint, “it’s nice to meet you, I am T’challa.”
Clint shook it, grinning back at the Alpha. “Clint.” The Beta turned to Bucky. “I like this guy Buck, he’s the only one that’s been able to shut Stark up.”
Bucky laughed.
Meanwhile Tony and T’challa just stared at each other, his boyfriend with amusement in his eyes, whereas Tony just kept blinking.
And blinking.
For at least a minute.
“Alright...” Bucky said, trying to break the awkwardness. “Oh look, Sam and Natasha are here.” He said, catching sight of the couple through the window.
The pair hadn’t changed, he’d seen Sam at the tux fitting though the two hadn’t really talked, but he hadn’t seen Natasha since graduation. And even then she was hanging out with Steve and he didn’t feel like talking to her, considering the situation back then.
She still had flaming hair, and a beautiful body graced in tight jeans, had that same devious smirk that matched her mischievous green eyes.
He was a little surprised to hear from Clint the other day that Sam and Nat had gotten married, they’d never seemed that into each other in high school, but apparently they ended up at the same college and hit it off.
“Hey guys.” Sam said as he and Natasha sat in their chairs.
“What’s got stark acting all weird?” Natasha asked, staring at Tony like he was a fascinating exhibit.
Clint just pointed at T’challa.
The couple turned to Bucky and his boyfriend for the first time. Sam’s eyes widened only slightly, while Natasha’s smirk only grew.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Natasha.” The Beta stuck out her hand, excepting a shake from T’challa.
“T’challa, it is nice to meet you.”
“Sam.” The Beta said, shaking hands as well.
Good, now everyone was introduced.
“You are having his baby?” Tony asked out of no where, staring directly at Bucky.
The Omega was confused as he answered, “I am.”
“You mean,” Tony started, hand raising as he started a rant. “I’ve had a friend who could have gotten this man to answer my calls?”
“I have received your messages, Mr. Stark. However, I did not see fit to let you purchase my vibranium to build a robot suit.”
“But it would be so cool!”
“Perhaps try other materials.” His boyfriend said.
“But I want it to be bullet proof.” Tony pouted.
“Do you plan on getting shot at Tony?” Bucky asked, a little appalled at the Alpha’s answer.
“You don’t know my life, James.” Tony said, crossing his arms and turning away from the group.
So dramatic.
Bucky rolled his eyes, chuckling at his friends antics.
By now every one, besides Bucky, had received beers and were making good conversation.
It was nice for Bucky to catch up with everyone, he learned that Clint had settled down with a lovely brunette and they’re renting a house together. He was happy to know the beta found someone, Clint was always such a... free spirit, and he needed someone to balance him out.
They’d all been talking for about an hour before the bar door opened to reveal Steve.
Just Steve.
At this point the sound system in the building started to play TheWeeknd’sOften, turning the once mellow setting into a more moody tone.
The Alpha slowly walked up to the table, glancing around at the filled seats. He looked at Bucky, “I didn’t know if I was still invited?”
Bucky nodded, giving the Alpha a half smile.
Steve grabbed a chair from an empty table and slotted in between Clint and Sam.
“...Where’s Becca?” Bucky asked, a little hesitant.
“Oh, um. I didn’t tell her about tonight.”
Bucky watched as Sam raised his eyebrow at Natasha, and how the redhead only smiled towards her drink.
Tony visibly let out a relieved breathe.
And Bucky was surprised at how comfortable everyone was, it reminded Bucky of how it used to be, before he and Steve started dating and they were just friends. The Omega never missed being in a relationship with the Alpha, that was tarnished the night he saw Steve sleeping with his sister. But he did miss having his best friend, no matter how mad he was at the Alpha, the memories of they’re friendship were never tampered with. And for that he was grateful, because how awful would it be to have every memory of high school ruined.
He even found himself joking with the blond, recalling on the time Bucky convinced him to jump over Mrs. Carters fence to retrieve the ball they’d been throwing back and forth.
It’s not like this would be an easy repair, especially considering the fact that in eight days Steve would be marrying his twin sister, but Bucky thought that maybe, perhaps, he could be okay with Steve Rogers.
The Omega smiled when he felt T’challa’s lips press behind his ear, not moving, just pressing against his skin and providing warmth. He felt the Alpha’s hand slide over his bump, caressing the swell gently.
“You are doing magnificent, my dear.” The Alpha whispered.
Bucky turned his head, kissing his boyfriend on the lips.
This night wasn’t so bad.
Now, only eight more days and a wedding to go.