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Steve and Bucky’s relationship started off as just sex. You know just scratching an itch. A week after they had sex Bucky had wanted to call Steve, but he didn’t want to seem too eager. Then Steve had shown up to his place tipsy and happy. Steve starting talking rather loudly outside of Bucky’s apartment about Bucky’s ‘glorious’ cock. They ended up fucking multiple times that night. Well, that began the summer of Sex.
Bucky had the best summer in whole entire existence. He hadn’t had so much sex in his entire life. Bucky can’t believe he went without it for so long. Despite his small stature Steve was an amazing top. The guy knew what he was doing lets put it that way. Well, he was having a good time.
They used dirty dancing as some sort of weird type of foreplay. Steve and Bucky would get each all hot and bothered at the club, then head home and make each other come apart. Bucky did get to know Steve better over the summer. It pleased Bucky that he could have really good history debates with Steve. The guy knew his stuff and kept Bucky on his toes with his knowledge.
A fun thing they like to do was give each other blow jobs while one of them tries to recite The Declaration of Independence. The goal was to recite it without cumming. Bucky could never finish it. Steve that fucking Bastard could. Sometimes they do the Bill of Rights too.
They never established any time type of boundaries at the beginning of whatever this was. That would be their downfall and bite them in the ass. Bucky considered Steve a friend he wondered if Steve thought the same. So what they were doing is friends with benefits? or were they in a relationship. It left Bucky confused and he didn’t want to say anything and jeopardize what he had going with Steve.
He didn’t want the younger man to feel uncomfortable or obligated. Bucky enjoyed the intimacy he had with Steve. When they did have sex Steve would usually stay the night, he didn’t seem to mind snuggling and cuddling with Bucky. In the morning they would make pancakes or whatever. Steve would leave because he worked from home. He worked for a computer company as a customer rep not one of his favorite things but it paid the bills. Plus Steve also sold his artwork on redbubble. Bucky had to admit he was a really good one.
The end of August comes meaning another school year has arrived. It was Steve’s last semester of College. He would be graduating in December. They wouldn’t be seeing each other as much during the week because of their schedules. Bucky definitely missed the sex. If he was being honest he missed seeing Steve everyday. Deep down Bucky knew he had developed feelings for the younger man. He decides to push it all down and hopes it would go away.
Its late October when Bucky and Steve are fooling around in Bucky’s office. Their kisses are dirty and they are rutting up against each other. When they hear a knock at the door they both stop abruptly. They look at each other with fear.
“James the dean is making his way to your office!” Says his next door office mate Jose.
Jose has no idea that Steve is in there with Bucky. Steve and Bucky both look at each other and scramble trying to find a place for Steve to hide. They both look kind of debauched at the moment. No doubt at what was going on in his office. So Steve hides under Bucky’s desk and Bucky sits down to hide his erection. Its gone down some but still noticeable. Bucky tries to calm himself and pretends to be reading a book when he hears a knock at the door.
“Come in.” Bucky says.
Dean Rivera comes in with a smile.
“Hello Dean Rivera how are you doing today?” Bucky asks politely.
“Please call me Beto, James.”
Bucky smiles politely at the Dean.
“I want to talk to you about being one of the professors going abroad next summer. The art history professor is going to take 100 students to Italy and we would love it if you would be part of the program.”
“Wow I don’t know what to say.”
“Say yes it would amazing experience and opportunity.” Dean Rivera replies happily.
At that moment Steve decides to start rubbing his crotch. He tries to smack Steve's hand away with one of his hands. He hears a small huff of amusement Steve proceeds to rub his growing bulge. Then Steve unzips him and gives the underside of his cock a lick, it causes Bucky clench his fists really tightly. He gives the dean a smile that says he’s listening. He tries to keep his breathing even and level.
At that point Bucky has no idea what the Dean is telling him at that point. He is trying his hardest not moan and give away whats going on underneath his desk. Steve has enveloped his mouth on Bucky’s dick. Bucky is on the verge of climaxing. Finally the Dean stands up and extends his hand to Bucky. Bucky takes it and shakes it.
“I hope you will consider what I just told you.”
“I will.” Bucky says with a strained tone.
“Good have a good day.”
“You too.”
With that the dean leaves his office. A minute late Bucky climaxes with his face buried in his hands. Bucky is trying control his breathing and gain control of himself. After he feels composed he pushes his seat back. Steve is smiling at him pretty pleased with himself. Bucky glares at him and smacks his shoulder.
“Oww.” Steve says as he rubs his shoulder.
“How could you do that? That was my fucking boss.” Bucky hisses.
“I couldn’t help myself. Your dick was right in my face just begging to be sucked.” Steve says unapologetically.
Bucky sighs and scrubs his hand over his face.
“How about you help me with my little issue?” Steve says glancing down at his crotch.
Steve erection was definitely noticeable.
“Maybe I should just leave you like that.” Bucky huffs out.
Steve looks at him with puppy dog eyes. “You wouldn’t do that. You’re not that mean.” Steve rubs his arms soothingly.
Bucky doesn’t leave steve with an erection. Steve leaves Bucky’s office pretty satisfied.
Its November when Bucky finally decides to tell Steve how he feels about him. They are chilling at Bucky’s apartment eating take out and watching 80’s movies. Steve and Bucky are laughing, and having a good time. Steve is at the shelf of movies looking through them to find another one to watch. Now or never Bucky thinks. Bucky clears his throat.
“Uhh…Steve I have to tell you something.”
Steve looks up from the Dvd’s “Okay Buck what is it?”
“I like you Steve.”
“I like you too Buck.” Steve says with an easy smile.
“No I mean I like you like you like a lot.”
Steve’s brows furrow in confusion.
“I think I’m in love with you.” Bucky says softly.
Steve drops the dvd he's been holding and trying to process what Bucky just told him.
“I…. I thought we were just having some fun ya know. ” Steve says strained.
“ohhh…..” Bucky says with eyes downcast.
“C’mon Buck I thought this was just about sex ya know just scratching an itch. Friends with benefits.”
“Right.” Bucky says as he makes his way to the kitchen.
He places his hands on the counter and tries to compose himself. Don’t you dare cry Barnes.
“I’m sorry Buck.” Steve says from behind Bucky.
Bucky laughs bitterly “For what? Making me fall in love with you.”
Steve winces “I… don’t know what to say.”
Bucky shakes his head “Well that pretty much says everything. Doesn’t it.”
“I should go.” Steve says softly.
Bucky doesn’t say anything. He stays in the kitchen until he hears his front door close. Thats when the tears start coming. He locks his door and goes to his bedroom and lets the tears fall.
Two weeks later
It had been a miserable two weeks for Bucky. He turned back into a grouchy asshole with his students. He showed no mercy on their papers and last exam before the final. Misery loves company and he was dragging everyone down with him. Natasha and Clint tried to help but they could only take so much. Natasha was on the verge of beating his ass into submission. Clint kind of wanted to put an arrow in ass.
So Bucky finds himself alone on Friday night watching The Notebook and drinking a beer. Bucky thinks he some sort of maschosist for watching that kind of movie. When you’ve been rejected by the person you’re in love with. He is surprise to hear faint knocking at his door. He looks at his watch its not even 11 o’clock yet. It can’t be Natasha and clint they would just barge in. So he peeks through the peep hole and see’s Steve at his door. Bucky debates on whether or not to open the door or just ignore it. The knock becomes a little bit louder.
“Please Buck open up.” Steve says with a pleading tone.
Bucky sighs heavily and opens his door. He is shocked to see the condition Steve is in. His lip is split, nose is bleeding and his cheek is bruised. There seem to be some markings on his neck, not the good kind either.
“What the hell happened to you?” Bucky demands.
Steve touches his cheek and winces. “Is it that bad?”
Bucky just looks at him like yeah. He motions for Steve to follow him to the bathroom. He directs him to sit on the toilet. Bucky heads to kitchen real quick to grab an ice pack. He gives it to steve to put on his face.
“You gonna tell me what happened.” Bucky says as he starts to clean Steve’s face.
“I was at the club with sam.” Steve says slowly.
Bucky's jaw clenches automatically. He was dancing with someone else.
“I was dancing when this guy comes up to me and starts grinding against my ass. He was so rough and callus. It didn’t feel right. He wasn’t you.” Steve sniffs. “It felt wrong and he didn’t even ask my permission. He just started manhandling me like I was his property.”
Bucky finds himself getting angry at someone touching his Steve without consent. Wait he’s not your Steve you idiot.
“I tried to push him away. Tell him No but he wouldn’t listen. So I had to be aggressive. He didn’t like that and got violent. Called me some names so I punched him. Well, it got out of hand. Sam told me to get because the cops were coming.Your place was closer.” Steve says as his voice cracked.
Steve breaks down and starts to cry. Bucky pulls him into his arms and holds him against his chest. After Steve’s sobs die down he takes him to his room and gives him some of his old pajamas. He directs him to his bed. Bucky decided it was best if he slept on the sofa.
Steve sniffles, “I know I have no right to ask this of you, but will you hold me. Please?”
Bucky nods in affirmation and gets into bed with Steve. Steve snuggles into Bucky’s chest and falls asleep. It takes some time but Bucky too falls asleep.
The next morning Bucky wakes up before Steve. His face doesn’t look as bad as it was last night. Bucky has the urge to stroke Steve’s face but thinks its better if he doesn’t. He gets quietly out of bed and heads to kitchen to make coffee. He’s in the kitchen drinking his coffee and reading the paper when he hears Steve’s foot steps padding down the hallway.
“Mornin” Steve greets.
“Good morning.” Bucky returns.
Steve is standing awkwardly by the chair drumming his fingers.
“Coffee?” Bucky asks.
“Uhh…sure. Thanks,”Steve says awkwardly.
Bucky continues reading the paper while Steve prepares his coffee. Steve joins him at the table fiddling with his cup as Bucky tries to pay attention to what he’s reading.
When Steve blurts out, “I love you Bucky.”
Bucky’s head snaps up at that comment. “Wha?”
Steve looks directly at Bucky, “I love you and I’m sorry for how I acted when you told me your feelings. I could have handle it better.” Steve licks his lips and continues. “I was scared. I know that’s a shitty excuse but I’ve never felt this way before. This is a new feeling for me. I’ve never had anyone love me before that wasn’t my ma. I’m sorry I waited so long to tell ya.”
Bucky is shocked by Steve’s admission. He does love me. He loves me.
“Fuck I blew it didn’t I? I waited to long to tell you. Now you don’t love me anymore. I should go.” Steve says sadly.
Steve gets up from his chair and starts walking towards Bucky’s room to get his clothes. Steve is collecting his clothes when Bucky walks into the room. Bucky grabs Steve and kisses him. Steve drops the clothes onto the floor and kisses Bucky back with the same enthusiasm. They part for air.
“Your Dumb if you think I could stop loving you.” Bucky says as he stokes Steve’s face.
Steve lets out a watery chuckle “I love you Bucky.”
“I love you too Stevie.” Bucky says with a big smile.
“Take me to bed Buck. Make love to me.”
Bucky picks Steve up and lays him gently down on the bed. They spend the next couple of hours tearing each apart. Their last session ends with Steve laying on Bucky’s chest tracing his abs. When both their stomachs start growling. They both chuckle at that.
“I’m to lazy to cook anything.” Bucky murmurs.
“Me too. Pizza?” Steve adds.
Bucky whines “that involves leaving this bed and I don’t wanna.”
Bucky snuggles closer to Steve. The smaller man strokes Bucky’s back lovingly. They lay in sweet silence for a bit. Bucky breaks the silence. “Do you want to come with me to visit my family for Thanksgiving?” Bucky asks hopefully.
“You want me to meet your family?” Steve asks bewildered.
“Yeah. They are going to love you.” Bucky smiles.
“Okay if you really want me too.”
“I want you too.” Bucky says as gives Steve’s forehead a kiss.
Steve beams at him. They do eventually get a pizza.
Steve ends up going to Bucky’s family for Thanksgiving. They loved Steve. Bucky and Steve might skimmed on the details on how they ended up together. His parents weren’t ready for those details. The Barnes Family wanted Steve to join them for Christmas as well. To which Steve happily agrees.
A couple weeks later Bucky watches proudly as Steve graduates from college. Later Bucky would show Steve just how proud of him he was.
Six months later Steve moves in with Bucky and they end up adopting a golden retriever named Henry.