Let Me Love You

Protective

Kate's POV

"Hey sexy." The guy bites his lip. "Haven't seen you 'round here before."

"Haven't been here before." I respond smoothly.

The guy and I dance a bit provocatively when I feel him pull me flush against his body. His lips graze my neck and I immediately feel disgusted.

"What do you say we get out of here?" He asks, the scent of alcohol lingering on his breath.

Before I can respond, he's roughly pulling me toward one of the exits. As he reaches the door, I feel someone pull me the opposite way. I turn to see Bucky staring into my eyes.

"What's your problem, bro?" The guy yells, stepping closer to us. "We're just having fun." He smirks as he smacks my ass, making me jump.

I notice Bucky clench his jaw. He steps closer to the guy and pushes him away from me with a lot of force. He stumbles backwards and falls to the ground. Bucky continues to walk toward him but I grab his arm.

"Bucky!" I shout over the music. "Hey, look at me." I pull him toward me and he turns his head. "Let's go home."

He and I walk outside hand in hand. We step to the curb and wait for a cab.

"I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to-"

"No, you didn't do anything wrong." I look up at him. "I shouldn't have approached a complete stranger when I already had a handsome date." I wink at him and he blushes.

We finally get a cab to stop and climb into the backseat. I rest my head on Bucky's shoulder as he wraps an arm around me. I turn my head to look up at him and he looks back.

I notice him glance down at my lips and feel my stomach do a somersault. I feel my heartbeat quickening in my chest as I look at him. What's going on? I don't like Bucky like that. I can't!

Bucky lets out a sigh and turns away from me to look out the window again. The cab pulls up to the tower a few moments later and we pay the driver before getting out.

We walk into the elevator and I press the button to our floor as we stand there in the silent, sexual tension. Once the elevator doors open, we both step out and say goodnight before walking to our own rooms.

I change out of my dress and slip on an oversized T-shirt before laying down. I stare up at the ceiling, replaying the events of the night in my head, when there's a knock on my door. I quickly jump up to get it, knowing that it's Bucky.

"I um.. I just wanted to apologize if I made you feel uncomfortable." He swallows nervously. "I didn't mean to-"

"Bucky." I cut him off and he looks at me.

I caress his face in both of my hands as I glance down at his lips. I notice his breathing hitch in his chest as I feel my own do the same. I go on my tip-toes as I pull him closer to me and connect our lips.

Bucky kisses back after a few seconds and lifts me up. I wrap my legs around his waist as he carries me over to my bed. He gently lays me down and crawls on top of me before reconnecting our lips.

After our heated makeout session, we decide to cuddle in my bed.

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that." Bucky admits.

"Oh yeah?" I ask, turning to face him. I roll on top of him, placing my legs on either side of his waist so that I'm straddling him. "Why didn't you do anything sooner?"

He places his hands on my waist. "You know why." He sighs.

"But that wasn't fair to me, yknow." I point, he nods in agreement. "I think I deserve another kiss since you've made me wait this long."

I notice a smirk on Bucky's face as he pulls me down by my shirt to kiss me. This time the kiss is gentle and loving and only lasts a few moments. I roll off of him and rest my head on his chest.

"Goodnight Boo Bear." I smile.

"Goodnight Shortcake."

Bucky's POV

I wake up the next morning and adjust to the sunlight as the memories from the night before flood my brain. I smile as I look down at Kate sleeping peacefully and run my fingers through her hair. I gently press my lips to hers before pulling away as her eyes flutter open.

"Good morning, doll." I smile at her.

"Good morning." She smiles back. "What time is it?"

"It's almost noon." I chuckle. "What do you say we go make breakfast?"

She nods and crawls out of bed. I stand up and spin her around to face me before wrapping my arms around her and placing my lips on hers again. The kiss lasts for a few moments until I'm the one to pull away.

"Okay, now we can go." I wink, intertwining our fingers as we make our way to the kitchen.

We work together to make French toast, bacon, and eggs before sitting at the table and eating. I clean the dishes once we're done and she sits on the counter as she waits for me, her legs swinging back and forth.

"So what're our plans for today?" She asks, wrapping her arms around my neck as I stand between her swinging legs.

"Well it's our last day of freedoms before the others come back, so anything you want." I smile at her, resting my hands on her waist.

"Really?" She asks, I nod.

She rushes me upstairs to get ready as she goes to her room to do the same. I change into jeans and a long sleeve shirt to cover my arm. I knock on her door and she opens it wearing light blue skinny jeans and a black tank top covered by a light cardigan since it's the end of summer/beginning of autumn.