Wanted

Bucky walked down the hallway, feeling a little tired from the mission the day before, and the ridiculous hour they got back to base afterward. Despite this, he had a spring in his step, excited to see Anna again after being apart for 24 hours - a lifetime in 'new couple' time...
He fiddled with his watch band and straightened the cuff on his leather jacket as he rounded the corner, his blue eyes squinting as they adjusted to the sunlight streaming in through the huge floor to ceiling windows in the main foyer. He caught sight of Anna with her back to him - again in her signature skinny jeans and heels look, this time in a tank top that twisted at the back, sitting between her shoulder blades.

He let out a breath, trying not to look at the perfectly tanned, smooth skin on her shoulders, back and neck. She threw her head back, laughing at something the woman beside her was saying, before pulling her long, dead-straight ponytail over her shoulder as she was handed a grey, cropped denim jacket. The woman straightened it, asking Anna to turn to the side, Anna grinning as she caught sight of Bucky approaching.
He grinned back at her, keeping his distance for a few moments as he watched the two of them speak briefly, Anna giving her a warm, genuine smile, thanking her as she left.

"Hey" he said, giving her the flirtiest grin he could muster, Anna giving him one right back.
"Hey, you" she giggled.

Bucky shook his head, pulling her in for a tight hug.
"You look freaking amazing" he whispered, "...Oh my god and you smell great, too!"

Anna laughed as she shook her head, still in his arms.
"I don't even care if that sounded creepy!" he joked, spurring her laughter on again.

"Well, you look and smell great too" she said genuinely as they pulled apart, "and I LOVE this!" she enthused, admiring his leather jacket.
"you do?" he asked, cocking his head.
"Oh definitely" she grinned...

He let out a chuckle, taking a mental note to wear the jacket again another time, gesturing at his temple as he did so.

"Ready to go?" he asked, Anna giving an 'absolutely' and an enthusiastic nod in such a way that he knew she was absolutely dying of excitement, but trying to appear calm.

He suppressed the urge to laugh as he gestured to the door, and also the urge to grab her hand or waist as they walked out of the building together. They made their way out to where there were a couple of cars parked out front, one being Tony's, and the other being a very flash looking black Jag F-type... Brand new if she wasn't mistaken.
"Of course the sexy black sports car is yours..." she said, Bucky giving her a cocky, sidewards grin as he pressed the button in his pocket, the lights flashing twice as it unlocked.

They stopped beside the passenger door, Bucky opening it for her before taking her hand and helping her get in. He closed the door, making his way around to the driver's side, sliding into the bucket seat and pulling the door shut.

He played it cool, pretending he wasn't totally loving her sitting beside him in awe as he started the car, giving it a rev for good measure.

Anna grinned, shaking her head, Bucky letting out a chuckle as he looked her up and down before reaching up to open the sunroof.
"Bucky, this car is absolutely gorgeous..." she said, genuinely impressed.
"You're absolutely gorgeous" he answered without missing a beat.
"Oh my god... " she giggled, feeling her cheeks redden a little, much to his amusement.

Bucky leaned towards her, stopping himself when he remembered where they were. He looked down, letting out a single chuckle before looking back up into her eyes...
"My god I wanna kiss you..." he said, keeping his voice low, Anna giving him a nod and shy smile back...
"Well get me outta here, and you can kiss me all you like" she whispered, that sideways smile crossing his lips again as he straightened up and shifted into reverse, backing out of their parking space.

"Buckle up then, baby... You've officially been kidnapped" he purred with a wink, Anna biting her lip as she did as she was told.
"Done and done... I'm all yours..." she answered with a wink, Bucky grinning at her again.

He shifted into first, pulling out of the compound slowly - knowing it was likely they were being watched. Bucky behaved himself, driving sensibly all the way down the long road that took them into town, grateful that there wasn't much traffic this early in the morning.

The freeway on-ramp opened up in front of them before long, Bucky shooting Anna a grin that she understood immediately, her hand going for the door handle as the car accelerated hard. She laughed out loud as she was sucked into her seat, the engine roaring as they got to speed, Bucky backing it off a little as to not attract any unwanted attention.
"Sorry - coooouldn't help myself" he chuckled, reaching for her hand, interlocking his fingers with hers and giving it a squeeze.
"That's okay, I'm surprised you lasted this long" she chuckled right back, Bucky looking over his shoulder briefly before letting go of her hand and suddenly pulling the car over.
"Oh my god - what are you doing?" she asked, worried now as they came to a stop and he unclipped his seat belt.

He leaned over, flashing her a flirtatious smile as he took her face in his hands, Anna feeling a surge of relief and amusement wash over her as his lips found hers.
She reached down and unclipped her seat belt so she could get closer to him without breaking contact, Bucky smiling against her as he 'helped her out' and pulled her onto his lap. Anna gasped, pulling back with surprise long enough to let a giggle out before she pushed the hair back off his face and leaned in close again.
Bucky caught a glimpse of a somewhat cocky smile cross her face as she carefully lifted a knee over so she was straddling him in his seat, taking control.
She wasted no time in closing the gap between them, tilting her head to kiss him where his jaw met his earlobe, her breath against his neck making him swallow, hard. She left a feather-light kiss on his cheek, and another on the corner of his mouth, her lips teasingly brushing over his, before she kissed him again.
He closed his eyes, his hands gripping her waist as her tongue traced his bottom lip, Bucky opening his mouth, obliging her as she deepened the kiss. Anna's hands were still full of his hair, Bucky savoring every moment as she arched her back, pressing her body against his, the kiss building in intensity until they were interrupted by a car horn.

Anna jumped with fright, a gasp escaping her as they pulled apart. Bucky kept a protective arm around her as he looked around, both of them realizing at the same time it was just a passing car - obviously assuming something x-rated was going on...
They both laughed, Anna's forehead coming to a rest against his.

"You almost jumped through the sunroof!" he joked, the odd giggle still escaping her as she agreed with him.
"I know, I'm such a wuss..."
"I don't know about that..." he started, "you sure seemed pretty confident a few seconds ago?"

She let out a shy chuckle, looking down for a moment before her eyes met his again.
"I have my moments..."
"Well, I can't wait to share more of those 'moments' with you, then" Bucky smiled, pressing a kiss to her lips.



The rest of the drive was fairly uneventful, Bucky pulling up in the parking lot not far from the shelter, parking in the reserved section as instructed. He got out of the car, going around to open the door for Anna, helping her to her feet before locking up.

She looped an arm through his, staying close as they made their way toward the exit on foot, glancing over her shoulder occasionally.
"You alright?" he whispered.
"Yeah, just a little nervous - dark underground parking lot..." she answered, giving his arm a squeeze.
"I'll keep you safe" he smiled, "I promise..."
"I know you will"

Bucky dutifully got them there safe and sound, his eyes scanning the street as they headed for the entrance to the building. Anna was relieved that they hadn't run into anyone, or had been hounded in any way, the shelter having kept their visit quiet for now.
"How are we gonna get back to the car once people know we're here?" she asked before they went through the door.
"All taken care of" he said with a wink, letting out a breath when she held her gaze, waiting for elaboration...

Bucky relented with a sigh...
"We'll be picked up from the door here by a pre-booked car, driven around the city till the coast is clear in case we're followed, and taken back to my car. From there we get in, and I drive us to the tower together before we go back out"

She let out a breath and nodded, Bucky giving her a smile which she returned.
"You're in very good hands, don't worry about a thing, okay?" he whispered in her ear, Anna giving him a grin.



They were welcomed in excitedly by the staff and volunteers, and had arrived early as requested. They were shown around the kitchen and serving area, which was pretty much one big room with a divider down the middle.
The front doors had been locked so that everything could be set up, some of the guys dragging long trestle tables from the stack in the corner into the middle of the room to create a serving line.
"Will you be okay if I help these guys out? I won't be far" Bucky asked, nodding to the other end of the room.
"Yeah of course" she smiled, "thanks so much for all of this, Buck"
"Don't mention it" he said with a smile that brought color to her cheeks...

She watched him head over to help the guys, Anna turning around to see a older looking man peering up at a florescent hanging light that was flickering.
"Hey" she smiled, catching his attention, "Need a hand with that?"
"Nah, it needs a part" he said, his face lighting up when he recognized her, "Oh, you're Stark's kid?"
"Anna" she said, putting her hand out to shake, the man taking it and giving her a smile.
"Jim"
"Nice to meet you" she smiled, before looking back up at the light, "Looks like it's just the starter?"
"Bingo"
"So why not just pull one out of a light they're not using?" She asked, "that'd save this annoying flickering for now"

"Honestly..." he started after a pause, "I don't think anyone else thought of that"
"I could swap it over in two seconds if you'd like?" she offered, noticing him standing a little lop-sided like he was nursing an injury.
"Oh I couldn't ask you to do that" he smiled, Anna already peering into the dark back corner of the kitchen.
"You didn't - I offered" she clarified with a wink, "that back row isn't being used, I'll pinch one of those if you have a screwdriver?"

Anna nodded, giving Bucky a smile when he looked up, gesturing that she was stepping into the kitchen for a moment. He went back to helping the guys as Anna made her way through the doors, checking the fuse box before climbing up on the bench and pulling the light apart. She quickly unscrewed the starter and removed it before putting the light cover back on, screwing it into place.
"Excuse me" she politely called one of the kitchen staff over, "see this fuse switch here? When I call out could you flick it please?"
"Yeah, sure" the young woman nodded, "this one?"
"Yep, it'll cut the first row of lights in the main room, but don't flick it back on unless I say, okay?"
"No problem"
"Thanks"

Anna made her way back out to the main room, Jim watching her as she held up the part to show him, a smile crossing his face. She looked over her shoulder to check if Bucky was still occupied, before dragging one of the tables under the offending light and climbing onto it.
She called out to the young lady in the kitchen, quickly standing up and unscrewing the light cover, handing it down to Jim who was waiting.

She caught a glimpse of Bucky striding over to her with an exasperated look on his face which she ignored as she unscrewed the starter, replacing it with the one she had in her hand.
She tossed the dead one to Bucky who caught it quickly with one hand as he stopped beside the table, before calling to the girl in the kitchen to flick the switch back on.

Anna let out a quiet "yay" to herself when it lit back up, asking Jim to pass her the light cover.

"Beautiful AND handy..." he said to Bucky, "she's gonna make some young man very happy one day!"

Anna blushed, giving a shy smile as she screwed the light cover back on, checking to make sure it was secure.
"Oh I don't know about that..." she said quietly, looking down at both guys, Bucky reaching up to help lift her down.
"No, I think he's got a point" Bucky started, Jim chuckling fondly, "but if you keep climbing onto rickety tables in high heels to do electrical work - you may cut your 'one day' short..." he said, Anna giving him an apologetic, knowing look.

"That'd be a huge damn shame... Don't you think?" he added as he set her down, Anna nodding.
"I suppose you're right" she agreed, Bucky's expression going from stern to friendly again, the pair exchanging a smile.
"Here's your screwdriver back, Jim"



Anna rolled up her sleeves, helping with the final food preparations before the doors were open, Bucky busily carrying out bowls, cutlery, and anything else that was needed.
The service itself was a huge hit, and as expected, there was plenty of media coverage - and plenty of photos already posted to social media accounts.

"Anna, my name's Peter Stanbridge and I'm from the Times, mind if I ask you a few questions?" came a voice in front of her.
"Sure!" she smiled, her hands still moving as she dished plates up with food, saying hello to everyone she served.

"What brings you here today?"
"The lack of volunteers, pretty much! None of these wonderful people take money for what they do for the community, and you wouldn't believe the amount of homeless out there that need our help..." she started, smiling as she passed a plate to a young woman who thanked her.
"My pleasure" Anna smiled back at her.

"So is this particular cause something you're quite passionate about, and if so, why is that?"
"Yeah, you could say that... I've been in a situation where I had to struggle to make ends meet, and there wasn't always that solid 'home base' so to speak of..." she started, careful not to give too much away, "there are resources out there for people going through that, but they're often bled dry by lack of funding and volunteers"
"So you're here to give back to the community?"
"Yeah, for sure - and to bring attention to the cause" she enthused, handing another full plate over, "I understand that not everyone can donate financially, but even giving an hour of your time is such a big deal to these guys. Even if you can't make it for the time slot, there's preparation to be done beforehand, and cleaning to be done afterward... These men and women here today will be here all day out of the goodness of their hearts, which is why Buck and I came down to lend a hand" she said, nodding to Bucky beside her who looked up at the mention of his name, giving a smile.

"You've dragged him out with you a few times now" Peter observed with a chuckle, Anna nodding with a smile.
"He had the day off, and I needed an escort" she said nonchalantly with a shrug, "he was happy to help me out"
"Like a bodyguard, or am I sensing something else in the air?" Peter asked, a cheeky look on his face.

Bucky rolled his eyes and let out an exasperated breath, before speaking up for Anna...
"I'm here to watch her back, and keep her safe" he confirmed with a bored look on his face and a brow arched.
"Oh, so nothing-"
"-No." Bucky interrupted him, deadpan.

Anna swallowed hard, feeling a little bad for the reporter, but at the same time trying not to crack a smile...

"Okay..." the reporter said awkwardly, turning to Anna who nodded, backing up what Bucky had said.

"One last question before I leave you to it..." he started again, clearing his throat "you've suddenly found yourself in the spotlight, and become a bit of an 'it girl'... Since you've 'come out' so to speak, you've become well known for your charitable acts - everything from donating your Vanity Fair spread fee to charity, donating your time here today, and making a financial contribution to the shelter here... Do you consider yourself a philanthropist?"
"I consider myself someone who's in a position to help others" she answered politely, "I've been compensated pretty well for interviews and appearances so far... And while it's all well and good to treat yourself occasionally, I couldn't sleep at night knowing there were hungry kids sleeping on wet, cold floors, and I hadn't done a thing to help" she said earnestly.

"I've always admired anyone who donated their time and money to charity - I'd rather house a thousand families than buy a sparkly pair of shoes" she added, Peter nodding with a satisfied look on his face, "for what some women splash on a fancy gown, you could feed, clothe, and house every person in this room for a month."

"A modern day 'people's princess'..." he smiled, Anna cringing at the word.
"Definitely not" she chuckled awkwardly.
"Own it. It beats the hell out of being a 'plastic fantastic' any day" he remarked, putting his recording device away, "you keep doing what you're doing - the public love you" he said, putting his hand out to shake hers, followed by Bucky's, both of them politely humoring him.

"Thanks for your time, and sorry if I offended you earlier... Standard tabloid question, so be prepared to answer stuff like that a lot if you haven't already done so"
"Thanks for the tip" Anna said with a nod, forcing herself to smile at him before he left.



They finished their 'shift' at the shelter, hanging back to help clean up as promised before their car arrived to drive them laps of the city as Bucky had explained. It didn't take them long to lose their tails, the driver pulling into a side street which granted them access to the rear-entrance of the parking garage.
Anna looped her arm around Bucky's, hanging onto him tightly as she kept her eyes up, saying alert as they made their way toward his car. They walked quickly, Bucky opening her passenger door and holding it while she got in. He walked around to his side, sliding into the driver's seat and locking the doors before starting the car.

"How are you doing over there?" he asked as he reversed back, pausing for a moment as he shifted into first.
"Yeah, good now!" she smiled, buckling her seat-belt.
"Looking forward to our little date, huh?" he grinned, pulling out of the parking lot.
"Definitely! I was going to ask what you had planned?" she asked, Bucky cocking his head and biting him lip as he gave an innocent shrug, Anna letting out a giggle.

"I've been racking my brain - comfy casual wear, but we're going to dinner... The best restaurant in New York, but we're not dining in... We're going out, but not going OUT..." she pondered, going over the earlier clues he'd given her... "It's gotta be McDonalds drive-through, and eating at the tower" she concluded, Bucky laughing at her as he pulled onto the main road towards the building.
"McDonalds is not the best restaurant in New York, and I'm definitely taking you out" he confirmed, "and you can wear whatever you like, but the whole idea of tonight is that it's relaxed, and fun..."
"Relaxed and fun, but out, huh? Hang on - are we safe going out?" she asked, suddenly feeling tense again as she pictured sitting at a dinner table with Bucky while being swamped by paparazzi...

"Relax!" he scolded, a smile on his face as he shook his head, "You'll be safe - you'll be with me, remember? Nobody will be able to see or bother us..." he reassured her, Anna letting out a breath as she nodded.

"It's like I said this morning - you've officially been kidnapped... So do as you're told" he said mock-stern, a chuckle escaping him.



Anna finished re-doing her makeup, still agonizing over whether to get changed or not, despite Bucky insisting that what she had on was perfectly fine.
"I'm just wearing what I've got on - it's just us, and I'm already impressed so you don't need to dress up" he'd joked, "Just treat it as a night in with me, but with a twist, okay?"
"...Okay..."

She'd swapped her top over to a blingy, figure hugging black halter top, kept the same jeans and jacket, and the same black open-toed pumps. She ran the flat iron over her hair, deciding to wear it down for the night, smiling when her bangs co-operated and sat where they were supposed to for once.
She heard Bucky open the door, Anna glancing at the time on her phone and smiling before she tucked it into her back pocket and reached to pick up her jacket.
"You ready babe?" he called out, Anna giving him a grin as she walked out of the bathroom and he caught sight of her, mouthing a 'wow'.

'Babe?' Aww, Buck...

"You look gorgeous..." he said taking her hand and twirling her when she got to him, "you didn't have to dress up for me"
"I didn't, I just changed my top and let my hair down" she smiled, putting her hand on his jaw before giving him a feather-light kiss on the lips.
"I suppose I did the same" he shrugged, tucking his hair behind an ear, the smile still on his face, "I love this, by the way" he added, running his fingertips down her bare shoulders.
"I picked it out just for you" she whispered with a wink, Bucky letting out a chuckle.
"Excellent choice..." he said in his best sexy, low voice, "all set to go?"
"Yeah I think so, do I need to bring anything else?" she asked, reaching for her clutch purse on the table.
"You won't need that" he said, almost offended, Anna letting out a giggle as he glared at it.

"You're so funny" she said, cocking her head, completely endeared by him, "it goes with my outfit, and I never leave the house without a purse"
"Fine" he relented, "but just so you know, tonight is my treat... Okay?"
"You sure?"
"Am I su- YES. I'm sure." he chuckled, rolling his eyes when he realized she was stirring him, "now let's get outta here, smart-ass" he said, playfully slapping her on the butt as she stepped through the door.

They stepped into the elevator, Bucky hitting the roof button, Anna raising a brow as she looked over at him. His face was both cheeky and innocent, like a kid with a secret...
"Base-jumping?" she asked, Bucky looking almost disappointed as he nodded.
"Damn... How'd you ever guess?" he asked as the door opened.
"I'm not jumping off a buildi-"
"-Will you relax?" he scolded her, trying not to laugh as he reached for her hand and took it.

The elevator door opened, late afternoon sun streaming in. Anna squinted and shielded her eyes as they adjusted to the glare, revealing a quinjet parked in front of them. She looked back and forth between the jet and Bucky, waiting for a shit-stir that never came, instead, he led her out to the jet, reached under the passenger side, and stepped back as the door opened.

"My lady... Your chariot awaits..." he smiled, Anna looking at him still.
"We're taking a quinjet?"
"We're taking a quinjet" he nodded, Anna smiling at him before he helped her into her seat and closed the door.

He went around to the other side opening his door and pulling himself up into his seat. He closed his door, leaning over to help Anna buckle herself in, double checking her seatbelt was tight enough before putting his on. He flicked a few switches overhead, the board of controls and gauges in front of him lighting up before he passed her a set of headphones which she put on.
"Are these on right?" she asked, Bucky giving her a grin as he fitted his.
"Yep - can you hear me alright?"
"Yep, crystal clear" she smiled.

He flicked another couple of switches, the engines starting after an initial whir, Anna gripping her armrests as her heart took off.
"Ready?" Bucky asked, taking the wheel.
"I think so" she said with a nod, "be gentle..." she joked, Bucky tempted to come back with something completely sexual until he looked over and saw how brave she was trying to be, despite clearly looking quite worried...

"I'll take good care of you..." he said after a pause, "I promise"

She shot him a smile, both of them exchanging a nod as the jet lifted off, Bucky keeping it perfectly still and level as they headed out over the city. Anna let out a breath, relaxing into it as they headed towards the ocean.
"Our dinner won't be ready just yet, so I thought we'd go for a little flight to kill some time..." he said, watching her eyes grow as she took the sights in, "you get a pretty good view of the sunset from up here"
"Oh my god..." she said, almost speechless, "it's like a real-life postcard" she chuckled, Bucky joining in.

They flew over the city, Bucky pointing out landmarks as they went, before heading over towards Longbeach for an ocean view.

"This is incredible, Bucky" she breathed, shaking her head in absolute awe.
"I aim to please..." he chuckled, "that coast up ahead is the Hampton's" he pointed out, "-where all the rich people go"
"My Mom used to holiday there!"
"Hey - you're not a socialite unless you have a house in the Hampton's!" he joked, Anna agreeing.

"I think I'd rather go somewhere more secluded if I had the choice, though" she pondered aloud
"I did say I'd take you away, didn't I?"
"Yeah but we were just joking around?"
"Nah..." he started, "We'll do it. As soon as things settle down we'll go somewhere sunny by the ocean and do everything we said we would. Drink overpriced cocktails, go dancing, laze around by the beach..."
"I'm definitely up for that" she said, the pair of them exchanging a grin.

Bucky glanced at his watch before gently turning the jet back towards the Manhattan, explaining that their dinner would be just about ready. He flicked a switch overhead as they got closer to the edge of the city, explaining that they were now in 'stealth mode' which basically meant they were invisible, and untraceable...

He lowered the jet down above a small building she didn't recognize, and set it to hover there before unbuckling his seat-belt.

"Need me to come with you?" she asked, her face worried again.
"Nope - you stay here, you'll be safe" he smiled. "I'll be just a couple of minutes, and I have the door remote so I'll lock you in, okay?"
"Okay" she nodded.
"Don't touch anything, I'll be right back" he said, an excited expression on his face as he leaned over and kissed her.

Just as he'd said, he was only gone for a couple of minutes, the door opening for him like he said it would. A large square bag was lifted onto the seat, followed by a plastic bag, followed by Bucky as he pulled himself up into the jet.
"Is that a pizza delivery bag?" she chuckled, picturing Bucky taking it from one of the drivers.
"Yeah - and I bought it fair and square!" He laughed, "well, technically I bought ten of them, but it was a small sacrifice to make for the best in New York" he grinned, setting them down on the floor between them.

"Now hang on, we're gonna go a bit quicker than you're used to..." he said as he buckled himself in, and got them back in the air.
"How quick?"
"Uh... Best you don't ask" he chuckled.

They departed again, heading off out of the city in the other direction, Anna genuinely curious as to where they were going. They traveled noticeably faster than before, Anna watching as the city disappeared very quickly from view, replaced with rolling hills and trees...

"Close your eyes..." he said as they began slowing down, Anna nervously doing as she was told.

"Keep em closed... Keep em closed..." he instructed, Anna feeling the jet come to a stop and turn around before descending.

They touched down, Anna hearing him move, but keeping her eyes shut until she was told to open them. There was the mechanical sound of a door opening behind them, and the sound of switches being flicked before she heard him get up.

"...Keep em closed..." she heard him say again from behind her, more rustling going on for a moment. She let out another nervous giggle, listening again until the rustling and movement stopped.
"I'm undoing your seat belt..." he warned, Anna sitting still as he unbuckled her and helped her to her feet, a warm hand covering her eyes.

He led her from the cockpit to the back of the Jet, Anna's heart racing for a few moments as she heard him let out a breath and step away from her.

"Oookay..." he started, "open your eyes"

Anna did as she was instructed, gasping with surprise, her hands over her mouth... Bucky was standing in front her with a red long stemmed rose, and on the floor behind him was a picnic set up with the pizzas, movie snacks, and a very expensive bottle of whiskey.
"Oh Bucky..." she breathed, shaking her head, not able to say another word...

She stepped over to him, her arms finding their way around his neck as she leaned in close to him.
"Thank you so, so much for all of this" she whispered, her lips finding his for a tender, slow kiss, Bucky's metal hand holding her by the small of her back...
"You're so, so welcome" he whispered back, "this is for you" he added, handing her the rose.
"Oh it's beautiful" she smiled, closing her eyes and breathing it in, "Oh god, now I know why girls go crazy for these" she chuckled...

"Look at all this..." she said, shaking her head in awe as she checked out his spread.
"Here, pull up a cushion and kick your shoes off"

She kissed him again before sitting down and taking her shoes off as instructed.

"This is really comfortable" she said, running her hand over the rug on the floor.
"It's a camp bed roll - they keep them in here for overnight missions." he explained.
"A bed, huh?"
"NOT for that" he said, scolding her, "That would have been presumptuous of me, wouldn't it?" he chuckled,
"Presumptuous, or prepared?" she asked with a shrug
"WELL..." he started with a smug look, laughing as he broke character, "It was a choice between a mattress, or sitting on a hard floor, and we're going to be here for a few hours" he said, pointing at the back of the jet as he pressed a button on the wall.

The back wall of the jet went from black to clear, revealing that the ramp was dropped and they were at an outdoor movie theatre.
"Oh my god!" Anna gasped excitedly, Bucky laughing.
"Dinner and a movie!" he announced, "and we're still in stealth mode even when parked, so we have complete privacy - even with the door open... The force field also keeps the cold out, too"
"This is amazing, you're spoiling me" she said, taking a plastic champagne flute from Bucky as he sat and opened the whiskey bottle.
"I like spoiling you" he grinned, pouring her drink and topping it off with coke, "I got whiskey 'cuz I know you're not crazy about champagne, and coke 'cuz you can't watch a movie without junk food and soda..."
"Seriously... You're amazing" she said, shaking her head, "this is perfect"
"You're perfect" he said, filling his glass before raising it.

"To our first date" he said, touching it to hers, "clink!"
"Clink" she echoed, both of them taking a long sip.

"Movie doesn't start for half an hour or so, so let's dig in, huh?" he suggested, pulling the boxes from the bag and opening them, "still piping hot" he said with a satisfied grin, reaching back to pass her a paper plate and a couple of napkins.


"Oh my god..." Anna said after her first bite, "this really IS the best pizza"
"Told you" Bucky chuckled, taking a bite of his, "this was the best thing I could think of when a ritzy restaurant wasn't do-able"
"I'd rather be here with you than in a ritzy restaurant ANY day" she smiled,
"I'll remember that, then"


The sun went down, leaving the quinjet dim and romantic, the two of them stretching out over the cushions, laughing over what had turned out to be the most ridiculous movie ever...
"Sorry again about the flick - I'd like to think I got everything else right?" Bucky got out in between laughs, Anna nodding as she composed herself.
"You definitely did" Anna assured him, "I suppose there weren't many options - it's dinner time on a weeknight..." she mused.

"Honestly, I've had the best night ever - I can't fault a single thing" she said with a genuine smile on her face, "not even the movie"
"We can leave it going if you want - we're only 20 minutes in, and we're not expected back on base for a few hours"
"Nah, you can close the door... I was being polite" she admitted, Bucky letting out a chuckle.

He turned the movie volume down, opting to put some soft music on so they weren't sitting in silence, before offering to pour them another drink.
"Maybe just a little one" she smiled, sitting up and holding both glasses so he could pour them one each.

Anna stretched her neck on both sides before taking a sip of her drink, catching Bucky's attention.
"You alright?" he asked, Anna nodding.
"Yeah, just a bit stiff from laying on my side" she smiled, Bucky arching a brow.

"Well... Sore necks and shoulders just happen to be my specialty..." he said, Anna watching him scoot over.
"They do, huh?" she asked, Bucky nodding.
"Uh huh... I can take a look if you like?" he offered, twirling his finger, gesturing for her to turn around.

Anna did as she was told, turning her back to him and scooting back, sitting between his knees, a nervous and excited shiver running up her spine... She slid her jacket off, exposing her bare shoulders, feeling his hands on them after a few moments - one warm, and one cold...

"This one still hurts..." she said, tapping her right shoulder, "Cho's going to inject it again this week"
"From the crash?" Bucky asked, Anna nodding, "I still feel so awful about that..."
"What, for saving my life?"
"Uh no, for almost ending it... Again"

Anna turned herself around so she was facing him, looking him in the eyes as her hand ran up his chest.

"You didn't almost end it... You wouldn't have let me die - not even back then." she said confidently, Bucky nodding as he relented.
"You're right... I wouldn't have." he agreed, "even though you were a complete pain in the ass" he chuckled, Anna swatting him playfully.
"Oh come on - you loved it!"
"Yeah okay - maybe just a little" he nodded, Anna leaning closer, putting her hand around the back of his neck to pull him the rest of the way to her.

Their lips connected briefly despite their very awkward positioning, both of them trying unsuccessfully not to giggle as they tried to keep the kiss going. Anna felt herself topple back, Bucky falling with her, but somehow managing to catch her before she landed. He lowered her down the rest of the way, taking advantage of where he was, hovering over her still for another kiss which she eagerly returned.

Something was different when they parted, both of them coming to the realization that they were alone with complete privacy, the same thought crossing their minds simultaneously...
Anna let out a breath as she pulled him back down on top of her, Bucky taking the hint and obliging her, holding his weight off her as their lips met again, slowly this time. Gently... He felt her body move beneath his, Anna's hand finding his waist, her palm flattening against him as she pulled him closer, Bucky deepening the kiss.

Her heart took off racing, Bucky feeling it pounding against him before he pulled back, letting her take a breath for a moment before his lips somewhat nervously found hers again...
He let his hand run up her side, gripping her waist as she arched her back towards him, his breath hitching when he felt her hand find its way under his shirt. Bucky did the same, taking it as an invitation for his own hands to go exploring, Anna sucking in a breath mid-kiss as his thumb ran over her belly button, Bucky pulling back again.

He looked into her eyes, searching for anything from regret, worry, or any of the things he was now suddenly concerned about...

Anna pushed him back and sat up, Bucky's heart sinking in his chest until she took his hands, put them around the bottom of her top and lifted her arms up.
He let out a breath, lifting her top over her head and dropping it beside him, Anna laying back, propped up on her elbows still...

"Jesus Christ, Anna..." he muttered, taking in the sight of her laying back in her jeans and strapless bra like something from the center of a magazine...

She let out a nervous giggle as they sat, staring at each other for a moment before Anna found her courage and raised her brows, her finger pointing at the hem of his shirt.

Bucky cottoned on pretty quickly what she was getting at, shooting her a flirtatious smile as he lifted his shirt off over his head. He crawled back over, lowering himself down on top of her, supporting his weight with an elbow. Savouring the moment, he traced the top outline of her bra with his fingertip before his hand gripped her side, his thumb still against the side of her breast.
His lips found hers again, brushing by them for a moment before he committed to a kiss, Anna feeling adrenaline kicking in. His tongue traced her bottom lip, prompting her to open her mouth, Anna feeling more of his weight on top of her as the kiss deepened.
She lifted a knee, pressing it against his side, Bucky's hand finding her thigh, gripping it for a moment before his hand ran up to her hip, pausing at the waistband of her jeans...

He broke away from her for a moment, pulling back just far enough to get some eye contact, his thumb still hooked into her waistband. Anna smiled up at him somewhat mischievously, her bottom lip between her teeth, Bucky unable to help giving her a grin back...

His thumb moved, the back of it rubbing against her hip, Anna's fingertips lazily moving against his metal bicep which she'd inadvertently grabbed hold of in the heat of the moment...

Metal fingers brushed the loose strands off her face, Bucky kissing her again slowly for a moment, before his lips found her jaw, leaving messy, breathy kisses down the side of her neck... Anna's breathing picked up pace as she threw her head back, her body writhing underneath his as she let herself surrender to him.


"You sure?" he whispered in her ear, Anna nodding without hesitation.
"I'm sure..."