Chapter 3
Steve
Steve was awoken by an alarm clock blaring.
He felt the small body in his arms shift, leaning over him to turn that ear piercing noise off.
When he opened his eyes it was to the sight of a shirtless Bucky Barnes looking down at him, Steve smiled at the Omega.
Although that smile quickly fell when he saw Bucky's face. the Omega's eyes were wide, and his cheeks were flushed.
"Buck? You okay?" Steve asked.
Bucky seemed to snap back into it, blinking a few times and nodding.
Steve rubbed his hands up the Omega's sides, happy when Bucky didn't pull away.
"What's wrong then?" Steve asked.
Bucky stared at him for a moment, like he was debating whether to say something or not. "I just didn't expect that to happen last night." Bucky said, softly.
Steve smiled. "Neither did I, but I'm glad it did. Do you, uhm, regret what happened?" The Alpha asked.
Bucky shook his head. "No! It just took me by surprise, is all." He said.
Steve sat up, so now they were at the same level. "Did you enjoy it?" Steve asked.
This time Bucky smiled, looking at his lap. "I did, yes." The Omega blushed.
Steve grinned, leaning in to kiss the Omega. It was slow and sweet, nothing more than the touch of lips. When they pulled apart, Steve rested his forehead against Bucky's.
The Alpha began to chuckle, and Bucky looked up confused. "What? Why are you laughing?" Bucky asked.
Steve was quick to explain when he realized the Omega was starting to panic. "It's just, I did this all wrong." Steve said.
Bucky raised his eyebrows, and his scent soured with sadness. "What do you mean?"
Steve touched the Omega's cheek, smiling at him. "I'm not the type to do one night stands, Bucky. And I hope that's not all this was, because usually I ask someone on a date before I sleep with them.
So would you, Bucky Barnes, like to go on a date with me?" Steve said, hopeful.
Bucky just stared at him, eyes wide, until a smile slowly spread across his face. The Omega nodded, looking at his lap. "I would like that, a lot." Bucky said.
Steve put two fingers under Bucky's chin, lifting the Omega's head so they were looking at each other.
Steve was about to speak when a loud cry pierced the air.
Bucky gasped standing up, and Steve couldn't help but stare at this beautiful creature as the Omega searched for his clothes.
Finding some boxers and a pair of pants, Bucky walked out of the room, only to pop his head back in seconds later. "I'll be right back, just gotta check on Luke. Uh, you should get dressed, come eat breakfast with us." Then he was gone.
Steve flopped back on the bed, smiling at the ceiling. He had a date! With Bucky Barnes, who would have thought. After spending most of yesterday with the Omega, even though they mostly studied, Steve learned that he really enjoyed Bucky's company.
Once Steve was dressed, he walked down the hall a little until he found the bathroom. As soon as he was about to open the door though, the handle turned.
A women resembling Bucky stood before him, she could only be one person.
"You must be Bucky's mom, I'm Steve, Steve Rogers." Steve stuck his hand out, she eyed him up and down suspiciously before shaking his hand.
"My name is Winifred. and why are you, Steve Rogers, in my house?" The women- Winifred asked.
Steve was a little taken back at her tone, but then again maybe she knew he just slept with her Omega son and was angry with him.
"Umm, me and Bucky are partners on an assignment for school, we were up late studying. So, uh, I stayed the night?" He didn't mean for it to sound like a question.
She raised an eyebrow. "You stayed the night?" She asked, clearly not impressed by his explanation.
Steve nodded. "Is that, okay?" He asked hesitantly. She made him nervous, she may be small but she was very intimidating. her Beta scent was neutral so it was hard to get a read on her.
"I suppose it's up to James who he sleeps with." She said, she started to walk away when Steve said. "Sleeps with? We-" she cut him off. "Oh please, I can smell him all over you." She snapped.
They stared at each other for a moment. "James? Is that Bucky's real name?" Steve asked.
She huffed. "Wow, James really knows how to pick 'em. You slept with him and you don't even know his real name?"
Steve was really starting to not like this women, he didn't like the way she talked about her son. For all he does for his family Bucky really deserves some more respect, especially from his own mother.
He stared after her as she made her way to the end of the hall, He couldn't believe that just happened.
Flabbergasted, he walked into the bathroom, relieving himself before making his way down stares.
He followed the sound of voices, making his way through the kitchen to the dining room. He smiled when he saw Bucky setting Luke in his highchair.
Steve walked around the table to the Omega, kissing his cheek because he could. Bucky blushed, and it was the most adorable thing.
He sat down next to Bucky, and started serving his plate. Julia sat on his right, with Bucky on his left, feeding Luke. Rebecca and Jack sat across from him, he smiled and winked at them, making the two giggle.
"Why did you kiss Bucky?" Becca asked, in the sweetest little voice.
"Because I like Bucky, and he lets me give him kisses." Steve said, looking over to Bucky. The Omega looked back to him, with a small smile.
"I like this girl Holly in my class, does that mean I can give her kisses?" Rebecca asked. Steve looked to Bucky, not wanting to say something he shouldn't.
"Do you like Holly as a friend?" Bucky asked.
"Yes." Rebecca said.
"Do you like Holly as more than a friend? Like a girlfriend?" Bucky asked again.
Becca pursed her lips, humming while she thought. Then nodded, looking at Bucky with a proud smile.
Bucky chuckled. "Well, if Holly wants your kisses then I think that's okay." The Omega said.
"Holly lets me hold her hand, and punched This mean kid Julian in the face when he pushed me off a swing." Rebecca said.
Steve raised his eyebrows. "Sounds like Holly's your bodyguard." The Alpha muttered.
"She gives me her pudding cup too!" Becca exclaimed, making both Steve and Bucky laugh.
_-_-_-_
Bucky
Steve said he could give Bucky and the kids a ride to school.
After Bucky had gone next door to drop Julia and Luke off with his neighbor Sydney, Bucky made his way back to his house.
He found Steve in his room, searching for a shoe. Steve was looking under the bed, then suddenly shot up from the floor, holding the missing shoe up in the air in victory.
He looked like such a dork, it made Bucky laugh.
After they were all in the car, Bucky making sure to bring Jack's booster seat, Rebecca continued to talk about her 'friend' Holly. He wondered if he should be concerned about his 8 year old sisters relationship, but they're just kids, so it's probably innocent.
Once they dropped the kids off Steve headed towards the high school.
"So, buck? I was wondering if you'd eat lunch with me again? I promise I won't have Natasha interrogate you. I mean, it seemed like you were having a good time before that." The Alpha asked.
Bucky thought about it for a minute, he did enjoy lunch last week, before everything went south. And seeing Steve would be nice, plus his friends were kind, if not a little strange.
The Omega turned to Steve. "Sure, that sounds nice."
Steve grinned that bright sunshine grin at him.
When they made it to the parking lot, Steve got out of the car in a rush, walking over to the passengers side.
Bucky blushed when Steve opened his door for him, offering the Omega his hand.
Bucky clasped the others hand, letting the Alpha pull him from his seat.
He had never been that noticeable at school, he liked it that way. but when a few people saw them holding hands as they made their way to the school doors, Bucky got kind of nervous.
He could hear whispers passed between people, and he leaned closer to Steve, seeking the Alpha's comfort.
Steve must have sensed his discomfort, giving Bucky's hand a squeeze and leaning down to kiss his head.
It kind of shocked him how affectionate the Alpha was, how open he was with it, not caring if the whole school saw. He was surprised this morning when Steve said he wanted more, part of the Omega thought maybe this was some kind of joke. Like the Alpha had a bet or something, but as he thought about it more, he came to the conclusion that Steve was just to kind for that.
Because no one would go as far as to sleep with someone in order to perform a prank, that's just wrong.
He'd be lying if he said last night wasn't the best night of his life, not only because of the attention the Alpha paid to his body (not that, that wasn't fantastic), but because of the things Steve said.
Always asking if he was okay, if he was enjoying himself. He kept telling Bucky how beautiful he was, showering the Omega in compliments, showing how much he cared.
No one had ever shown that much interest and affection in Bucky, platonically or romantically.
He was still a little upset for what the Alpha had Natasha do, but mostly confused by it. After hearing Steve's explanation, that he thought Bucky was blowing him off, the Omega began to understand more.
Bucky was brought out of his thoughts and back to the present when Steve spoke to him.
"Don't let them get to you Buck." The Alpha whispered.
They'd reached Bucky's locker, and Steve leaned down to kiss him, this time slow and more heated.
When they pulled apart Bucky had completely forgotten about the whispers and the people surrounding them.
He kept his eyes closed, not wanting to step out of this bubble.
"I gotta get to class, but I'll meet you here and walk you to lunch okay?" Steve asked, smiling down at the Omega.
Bucky nodded, watching as the Alpha walked away. He sighed, leaning back against his locker.
Unfortunately, the bubble had to pop, and Bucky had to get back to his other responsibilities.
So he went on with his day, counting down the minutes until lunch.
_-_-_-_
Steve
The last thing Steve wanted to do was leave the Omega, especially after seeing how uncomfortable Bucky was getting.
Steve came close to growling at his fellow classmates, but resisted.
Of course Steve knew this was out of the ordinary, the Alpha knew he was popular. But he wished people would mind their own business, just because Bucky isn't considered 'social norms' to the school didn't mean Steve shouldn't date him.
Because in all honesty, Bucky was out of Steve's league.
Steve tried to let his anger go, he can't control what people think so there is no point being upset over it.
Steve was nearing his class when he caught sight of Sam, smiling he made his way over to the Beta.
Sam raised his eyebrows at the Alpha, pointing an accusatory finger.
"Tell me why I had to hear about you kissing Bucky Barnes from Angie Martinelli?!" Sam exclaimed.
Steve raised his hands in surrender. "I was gonna tell you, it just happened so fast."
Steve explained to Sam what happened the night before, and his conversation with Bucky this morning. Told him about the Omega agreeing to go on a date with him, and that Bucky's gonna have lunch with them again.
Sam's face stayed blank the entire time, and now he's just staring at Steve.
"So... you're dating Bucky now?" Sam asked.
Steve nodded.
"Okay." Sam stated.
Steve looked at him confused. "Okay? You're just excepting it?" Steve asked.
"Yep. But I have a few questions." The Beta said, Steve nodded for him to continue.
"Do you like him?"
Steve nodded.
"Are you gonna hurt him?"
The Alpha shook his head.
"Good, cause if you do, I will personally rip your dick off. That Omega deserves respect and you better be prepared to give it to him. Understood." Sam got up in Steve's face, making sure he got the message.
(If Steve was being honest, he was kind of intimidated, not that he'd ever admit to it.)
"Understood." Steve nodded, realizing how serious Sam was. "If I were to ever hurt him, then I'm sure I'd deserve whatever pain you have planned. Because Bucky deserves everything, and I'm gonna give him all I can." Steve said.
Sam slowly stepped away from the Alpha, nodding. Then the Beta smiled, patting Steve on the shoulder. "Then congrats man, I'm happy for you."
Steve was afraid to say anything, worried Sam would turn on him again.
_-_-_-_
Bucky
Like Steve said he would, the Alpha met Bucky at his locker.
"Hey buck, ready to head to lunch?" Steve asked, reaching for Bucky's left hand. The Omega nodded falling into step with the Alpha.
He could see Steve keep glancing at him and smiling out of the corner of his eye.
After the fifth glance Bucky looked to the Alpha with a questioning gaze. "What?" Bucky asked.
"I just missed you is all." Steve said, with that dopey smile again.
When they arrived at the cafeteria Bucky could feel eyes on him, he paused in the door way.
"Hey buck, it's okay. don't even think about them, all that matters is you and me, okay?" Steve spoke.
Bucky bit his lip, looking around one last time before nodding. Steve smiled at him, gently pulling him forward.
When they reached their table Bucky began to relax, he knew these people, they were nice.
But what if they didn't like the idea of him being with Steve, what if they changed their minds about him, decided he wasn't worth their time. Steve would side with them, he's known them longer, they're his friends.
His fear was quickly squashed when everyone turn to smile at him.
He couldn't help but feel nervous when Natasha started to speak. "Bucky, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry about last week. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, and I hope you'll forgive me." The Alpha said, she seemed like she felt generally bad for what she'd done.
"It's okay, Steve explained to me what happened." Bucky said quietly.
Luckily Sam changed the subject. "So, I here you're dating this big blonde doofus?" Sam asked, and Steve sighed.
Bucky chuckled. "Yeah I guess." The Omega said.
And that's how lunch went, someone would ask Bucky a question, somehow making fun of Steve every time.
And Bucky started to understand how nice it was to have friends, people to trust and talk too.
He's spent so long worrying about his family, making sure they were taken care of, It's nice to think about himself for a change.
His day with Steve made work at the grocery store bearable, he kept thinking of all the dorky things Steve would do to make him smile.
Like when he stuck two French fries in his mouth, and pretended to bite Bucky like they were fangs.
He thought of how Steve held his hand under the table all through lunch, his thumb rubbing circles on Bucky's hand.
When Steve was driving Bucky to work he asked when he thought they'd be able to go on their date.
Bucky told him he'd ask Sydney if she could babysit on Sunday, seeing as that's Bucky's only day off.
Steve grinned, saying how excited he was, and he couldn't wait for Bucky to see what he had planned.
When Bucky asked, Steve said it was a surprise.
Bucky couldn't wait for Sunday.
_-_-_-_
Steve
Steve was so glad it was Sunday, it felt like the week was taking forever!
Not that he didn't enjoy Bucky's company at lunch, but the only alone time he's had with the Omega was in the car. Because Steve picks up Bucky and the kids every morning, and takes Bucky to work too.
Steve doesn't mind, in fact he's happy to, if it makes Bucky's life a little bit easier he'll gladly do it (though it's purely for selfish reasons, Bucky's scent becomes almost intoxicating in the small space of the car, soaking into the interior).
Steve wasn't supposed to pick up Bucky until 5:00, it was 4:15.
The Alpha had gone through his closet, every clothing item he thought to be presentable was on his bed. He'd buttoned and unbuttoned so many shirts his finger were aching.
Luckily his mother walked in to save the day. Her calming Omega scent relaxed Steve, somewhat.
"Sweetheart, I'm sure he'll love whatever you wear." She said, rubbing his back.
"But I want to look nice for him." Steve whined.
"Okay, well, how about this one? It will bring out your eyes." She asked holding up a light blue button up.
She also grabbed some black fitted slacks, shoving them into his arms and directing him to the bathroom.
He had to admit, after rolling up the sleeves, he did look good. He styled his hair, then made his way back to his mom, she smiled when she saw him.
"Oh Stevie, you look so handsome." She said, bring her hands up to his cheeks.
When he went downstairs, he saw his dad, who told him to "have a good time and treat that Omega right, Steven."
Steve was walking up the steps to Bucky's house, he couldn't figure out why he was so nervous. He saw Bucky everyday, they held hands and kissed.
He's just wants this first date to go well.
The door was opened before he could knock, and Rebecca and Jack stood there, smiling up at him.
"Hi, Steve!" The two shouted.
"Hey guys, is your brother ready?" Steve asked.
They both shook their heads, each one of them grabbing a hand and tugging him inside. "No he's upstairs getting ready, but he'll be down soon." Becca said.
There was a lady in the living room holding a baby, she had dirty blonde hair and a round face. She was a Beta. He assumed she was Bucky's neighbor, the one that agreed to baby sit.
She smiled when she noticed him. "Hi, you must be Steve. I'm Sydney, and this is my daughter Kennedy." She said.
Steve smiled back. "It's nice to meet you. Thank you for watching the kids, Bucky's schedule is so hectic I wasn't sure we'd ever be able to go on a date."
She laughed, nodding. "It's no problem, that kid deserves to have some fun once in awhile." She said.
Steve turned towards the stairs when he heard footsteps.
He watched as Bucky walked down the steps, carrying Luke with Julia trailing behind him. He smiled when he saw Steve, glancing at his outfit then back to his face.
It made Steve blush.
After Bucky set Luke in his play pen with a kiss on the baby's head, he leaned down with his arms outstretched, instantly Julia, Jack and Rebecca ran into his arms. He gave them all kisses and said he loved them and that he'd see them later.
After thanking Sydney again, they made their way out to the car, Steve's hand resting on Bucky's lower back the whole time.
Steve opened the car door for the omega, then speed walked to the drivers side.
When the car was started, and they were pulled out, Steve grabbed Bucky's hand, fingers locking with the Omegas.
_-_-_-_
Bucky
Bucky had dug through his closet trying to find some clothes that didn't have holes in them, luckily he found I nice white button up (it was the shirt he wore to parent teacher meetings for Becks and Jack).
He'd recently invested in a pair of black jeans, it was the score of the century. He found them at a thrift store with the tag still on them, luckily in his size. Thank god he hasn't worn them yet, not one stain touched these beautiful pants.
He decided to pull his hair out of his face for once, collecting his hair into a neat bun at the back of his head, leaving two strands to frame his face.
He left the button ups sleeves down, and grabbed a black jacket.
Luke and Julia were sitting on his bed, mesmerized in what he was doing. Eventually the baby got board and reached out for Bucky, whining.
Bucky picked up the baby, wanting to give him as many loves as he could. Luke wasn't used to anyone doing his nightly ritual but Bucky. He didn't like it when other people read him his night time story, or sang him his lullaby.
The other kids preferred Bucky, too. But they could understand that Bucky was gonna go have fun with Steve, so it was okay.
Boy did they love Steve, because honestly if they didn't? That would be a real deal breaker for the Omega.
These kids are his life, if who he chooses to date doesn't get along with them, then he wouldn't waste his time on that person.
Part of it scares him though, the kids getting so close to Steve. He's worried that if it doesn't work out between him and the Alpha, the kids will be to attached by then.
But he can't think about that now, because so far everything is going great, he doesn't want to ruin this with his worries.
Steve is his one distraction, he's the one thing Bucky has for himself.
Julia was looking out the window when she started jumping up and down happily. "Steve's here! I see his car!" She yelled, a big smile on her face.
When he got downstairs he couldn't help but look Steve up and down. the way he had the blue button ups sleeves rolled to his elbows, made his arms look incredible.
And the smile he wore was breathtaking. It got even better when the Alpha blushed, because Bucky was checking him out.
He set Luke down with a kiss to the baby's forehead, then bent down for hugs from the others.
Saying another thank you to Sydney, then they were gone.
He loved the way Steve kept his hand on his back. loved that Steve opened the car door for him. Loved when Steve clasped his smaller hand in the Alpha's larger one.
_-_-_-_
Bucky wasn't sure what to expect, he hoped Steve wouldn't bring him anywhere to fancy.
His worries were soothed though, when Steve pulled into the small parking lot of Paddy's diner.
"I didn't know what you liked. I thought about bringing you to this really nice restaurant, but that sounded so cliche. And everyone likes diner food, so I thought it was a safe bet, but if you don't like it we can go somewhere-"
"Steve!" Bucky cut the Alpha off. "It's perfect." The Omega said, grabbing the Alpha's hand and giving it a squeeze.
Steve stared at him for moment, before breaking out into a huge, dopey grin. "Really?" The Alpha asked.
Bucky nodded, smiling at the big goof. After a minute or so the Alpha seemed to snap back into it, pulling the Omega's hand to his lips and giving it a quick kiss before jumping out of the car and rushing to Bucky's side.
When Steve had Bucky's door open he reached his hand out to the Omega, pulling Bucky from his seat. They kept their hands clasped together as they walked to the diners entrance.
Steve, ever the gentleman, held the door open for Bucky too.
They made their way to the corner booth, Bucky sliding in first with Steve sitting on his left.
The Alpha squeezed up against Bucky's side, not that the Omega minded. Steve smelt very nice, not just his cologne, but his natural scent too.
They looked through the menu, deciding on fries for the table and a burger for each of them. When the waitress came to take their order, Steve asked for a chocolate milkshake with two straws.
When it was just the two of them Bucky raised his eyebrows at Steve.
"Are we really gonna share a milkshake?" Bucky asked.
Steve blushed slightly. "Yeah, I figured it's okay if our first date is a little cliche." The Alpha smiled at him.
Bucky rolled his eyes, but smiled nonetheless. "You are such a dork."
_-_-_-_
Steve
Steve watched as Bucky dipped a French fry into the milkshake before taking a bite.
"Gross." The alpha said.
"What? This is delicious, here try it." Bucky said as he grabbed another fry, dipping it in the shake before holding it to Steve's mouth. The Alpha stared at the fry for a moment, before opening his mouth.
He was surprised to find that it was in fact, delicious. He looked up to find Bucky staring at him, a smug smile on his face.
"Well?" The Omega asked, his eyebrows raised.
The Alpha looked down and chuckled, he didn't want to admit that Bucky was right.
"Oh come on, is it really gonna wound your pride that much to admit that you liked it?" Bucky asked.
Steve just buried his face in the Omega's neck, listening to Bucky laugh, Steve smiled at the sound.
"It was good, okay?" The Alpha mumbled against Bucky's skin.
"Was that so hard?" Bucky teased, he still sounded smug.
"Lets change the subject." Steve said as he lifted his head from the Omega's neck.
"Okay, what do you want to talk about?" Bucky asked as took a sip of the milkshake, and Steve couldn't help but stare at his mouth as he sipped from the straw.
All thought of conversation left the Alpha's mind, he couldn't stop staring at this beautiful creature in front of him. Steve was pretty sure Bucky didn't realize how gorgeous he was, didn't even realize what he was doing to Steve by drinking that milkshake.
And god if that didn't make Steve more attracted to the Omega.
When Bucky looked up at him expectantly Steve surged forward, bringing the Omega into a heated kiss.
He heard Bucky moan, felt the others hands on his cheeks, fingers running through Steve's hair. The Alpha wound his arms around Bucky, pulling him into his lap.
Bucky was now straddling his lap, Steve's lips left the Omega's, to claim his neck instead.
His hand was starting to work up Bucky's shirt when a throat cleared above the table, the two broke apart to find the waitress from earlier glaring at them.
"Sorry, we got a little carried away." Steve said, while Bucky hid his face in the Alpha's neck.
She scoffed and walked away.
Bucky climbed off of Steve's lap but kept his face buried in the Alpha's neck, Steve was concerned until he heard Bucky laugh. He could feel the little puffs of breathe against his skin, and couldn't help but chuckle too.
"Oh my god. I can't believe that just happened." Bucky said, lifting his head to look Steve in the eyes.
"You wanna get out of here? Maybe continue what we were rudely interrupted from?" Steve asked, watching as Bucky's smile fell, eyes cast down.
Steve put a hand on the others cheek, lifting Bucky's head to meet his eyes. "Buck what's wrong?"
"Do you mind- is it okay if... I wanna take this slow. I know we've already, you know. But that was, it was my... my first time, and we just kind of rushed into it. So I would like to take this slow." Bucky nervously said.
He may have stumbled over his words, but Steve could tell he was clearly stating rules. Bucky may have not said it, but what he meant was 'I'm not having sex with you again, until I'm ready' and Steve could respect that.
Something else Bucky said caught his attention, the Omega said it was his first time. Of course Steve didn't think Bucky was a slut, but he assumed he wasn't a virgin either. Or, was a virgin.
Knowing that Steve was his first though, it hit him on a primal level. The Alpha part of him was pleased to know that he was the only one to touch the Omega like that.
"Buck, we can take as long as you want. You just let me know when you're ready, if you ever are. You know I'm not with you just for sex right?" Steve asked.
Bucky looked him in the eyes for moment, looking for a lie, before nodding.
"Good. We could still get out of here though, wanna make out in the car?" Steve joked.
Bucky laughed. "That doesn't sound half bad."
Steve raised his eyebrows, surprised by the Omega's answer. "Are you sure?"
"That I wanna make out with a hot Alpha?" Bucky asked, pretending to think about it. "Hmm, pretty sure."
When Steve pulled up to Bucky's house he grabbed the Omega's hand. "Did you have a good time?" Steve asked.
The smile Bucky gave him was so bright it made Steve's insides twist. "The best." The Omega said.
"So, would it be okay if I called you my boyfriend?" Steve nervously asked.
"I would really like that, Steve." Bucky whispered.
Steve leaned in to kiss the Omega, soft and sweet (nothing compared to their heavy make out session earlier). When they broke apart Steve rested his forehead against the others.
"Let me walk you to the door." Steve whispered. They pulled apart to unbuckle their seat belts, Bucky opening his own door before Steve could.
Steve met him at the front of the car, grabbing Bucky's hand and waking him through the crunchy grass, up the steps and two the door.
After another kiss they said goodbye, Steve saying that he'd pick Bucky and the kids up in the morning.
When Steve got home his mom asked him how the date went, to which Steve said. "it was incredible."
The Alpha went to bed that night with a smile on his face, dreaming of stormy eyes and brilliant laughs.
_-_-_-_
Bucky
When Bucky walked through the door it was to a quite house, Sydney was sitting on the couch watching tv with the volume almost all the way down.
They talked for a little bit before Sydney made her way home, her daughter in tow.
Bucky walked upstairs checking on the kids as they slept, he made his way to the end of the hall where his mothers room was.
Cracking the door to see if she was asleep yet, not surprisingly her tv was on and she was laying on the bed, wide awake.
"Hey." She said once she noticed him.
He walked over to her, kicking off his shoes and shedding his jacket before climbing onto her bed, and lying down next to her.
"Hey." He said back.
"You had that date tonight right?" She asked.
"Yeah, it was really nice. He took me to a diner and we shared a milkshake." Bucky said.
She chuckled. "Sounds like a keeper." She joked.
Despite her mocking tone, he continued. "I think he is. He's really nice mom, and I like him a lot." Bucky said, he turned on his side and laid his head on her shoulder.
"Well your father used to be like that, but now look at him, doesn't even come home to see his kids." She warned.
Bucky wanted to say 'you're always at home and you don't see your kids' but thought better of it. He loved his mom, no matter how difficult she could be, she was still his mother.
He decided not to say anything and cuddled up to her as she watched whatever lifetime movie that was on.
Bucky fell asleep to the comforting scent only a mother could give, and to thoughts of Steve. Dreaming of bright blue skies and sunshine hair, of sweet kisses and soft touches.
Something good was finally happening to Bucky, and he was immensely grateful for being partnered with Steve Rogers for a school assignment.