Let Me Love You

Needy

Bucky's POV

The day is finally over and we're all heading back to the tower. I've spent the entire day acting normal, as if nothing had happened this weekend, and it must be working because nobody suspects a thing.

Once we're back at the tower, everyone goes to their rooms to shower. When I'm sure that the coast is clear, I make my way to Kate's room and knock on her door. She opens her door, still in her bikini, and I push her inside her room as I close the door behind me.

"Bucky? What're you-?" I cut her off by smashing my lips to hers. It takes no thought for her to kiss back as she runs her fingers through my hair. I wrap my arms around her waist, pulling her closer and deepening the kiss. We both pull away, struggling to catch our breath as we press our foreheads together.

"It took everything in me to not do that all day." I breathe heavily. "How am I supposed to be just your friend when you walk around looking like this?" I ask, gesturing to her bikini, and she blushes.

"It won't happen again, sergeant." She winks. I bite my lip at her new nickname for me, it sorta turns me on if I'm being honest. "Now get out of here so I can shower." She says, pushing me out of her room and closing the door.

I smile as I walk to my room to shower since I have sand in places that there should never be sand.

Kate's POV

After my long shower, I put on one of Bucky's shirts before going down to the kitchen. I see the others sitting on the couch and make eye contact with Steve and then Bucky. Tony pats the space beside him for me to sit but I shake my head.

"I'm just grabbing a water. Thanks though." I smile, making my way to the fridge and grabbing a bottle before going back to the elevator. "Night, guys!" I wave to everyone as the doors close.

As I lay in my bed, curled up under the blankets, I hear talking outside of my door. Curious, I decide to get a better listen.

"We can't make her choose, Tony." Steve's voice scolds him.

"Well she's gonna have to. I can't keep doing this." Tony sighs in frustration.

"She just needs time. We put a lot on her in such a short amount of time." Steve reminds him.

There's a brief silence until Tony speaks again. "What if she didn't have to choose?"

"What are you talking about?" I can picture Steve crossing his arms.

"I've always thought that monogamy was bullcrap." Tony continues.

"What? No. Tony, that's just weird!" Steve's gasps.

"Maybe she'll be into it. It's worth a shot." He bargains.

Steve must be considering it because he pauses before speaking again. "No. That would only make things worse in the long run."

"Whatever you say, Cap. When she chooses me I don't want to hear your crying." Tony scoffs. I hear footsteps walking away and then complete silence but I can't tell if they both left or if only Tony left.

"I know you're listening." Steve says softly from the other side of the door. Damn, so close. "We can talk about it if you let me in."

I sigh and slowly open the door to reveal Steve leaning against the door frame. "You know me so well." I stifle a laugh.

"You agree with me, right?" He asks, I nod. "I knew you would." He smiles.

"I mean it's not a terrible idea, but it would be harder in the long run." I sigh.

There's a brief silence before I speak again. "I don't know what to do, Steve." I say, my voice breaking as tears build in my eyes.

"Hey, it's okay." He says, pulling me into a hug. "I'm sorry that you're in this situation. All I've ever wanted was for you to be happy."

"Steve.." I trail, looking up at him. "It's not your fault."

"Isn't it?" He asks, tears rolling down his cheeks. "If I hadn't been such an idiot, you and I would've been together weeks ago. All of this would've been avoided." He looks down. "Maybe it'd be easier if I just gave up and let Tony-"

I feel my heart break in my chest at his words and impulsively press my lips to his to shut him up. I pull him closer to me and he kisses back, obviously shocked at my actions.

The kiss grows more and more passionate until I'm laying on my back on my bed with Steve hovering over me. We stare into each other's eyes and Steve smiles. I can't help but let a small smile form on my face at the sight of him.

"You should get some sleep if you plan on going jogging in the morning." He says, still holding himself above me. He gently places a kiss on my lips before standing up to leave the room.

"Steve?" I ask, sitting up to look at him. "Will you stay with me?"

He looks at me, unsure as to whether or not he should, but eventually joins me in bed. I smile as I cuddle up to him and he wraps an arm around me.

"Goodnight sweetheart." He says softly, kissing the top of my head.

"Goodnight." I hum, holding him tightly.