Hard to Love (Bucky Barnes fanfic)

Chapter 43

Here ya go besties <3

After mine and Buckys heart to heart, and rather intense make out session that I had to stop before things really escalated, I decided to wrap the gifts for everyone while he kept me company. I removed all the items from their shipping boxes, except the lotions and oils for Bucky obviously, and placed them on my bed while I wrapped everything on my floor

That being said, I had also pulled out the old phone box I was reusing that contained all the photos for Bucky, not thinking he'd get curious about it

I was wrong

Rookie mistake, I know

"You bought someone a phone?" He asks, reaching for the box quizzical

"Hm?" I furrow my brow as I was too focused on folding one end of the wrapping paper over the odd shaped box containing Clints gift

Then it dawned on me what he had asked

"Wait! Don't!" I drop the item in my hand and practically lunge for Buckys hand as he had just grabbed the small rectangle

"Why? Who's it for?" Bucky asks with a chuckle, pulling his arm back holding the box. The film inside jostling around, making small 'tck' sounds

"Im just reusing the box. Now hand it over." I step forward, leaning across him to get the item from his grasp

I swear to the heavens if he ruins this gift by peeking I might just kill him

Or deny him sex for two weeks which is basically the same thing

"Ohh I get it, it's for me." He leans his upper body further back and just out of my reach, a playful smirk gracing his lips

"James Buchanan, give me that box right now!" I couldn't help the smile that splays across my face as I now crawl onto my bed and grab ahold of the wrist he's lifted away from me

"Gotta ask me nicely doll." Bucky once again chuckles as I now climb across his lap with a grunt

I slump as Bucky switches hands and tucks it behind his back, a pleased look in his eyes. I ended up straddling one of his thighs in my endeavors to reach the gift before he could ruin the surprise. Buckys free hand found a place on my ribcage and held me back, though I wasn't even trying anymore

I huff, leaning my full weight against his hand and resting my forehead on his shoulder. "Please don't open it." I pout, my bottom lip jutting out

Bucky let's out a breathy laugh before removing his hand from behind his back and holding the rectangle out for me to take

"Wasn't going to. Just liked seeing your reaction babydoll." I lift my head from his shoulder and sit back on his thigh, resting just above his knee. His eyes glimmered with so much love and adoration towards me, it practically took my breath away

"Just for that I don't think you deserve what's in here anymore." I snatch the box from him and start my escape from his lap

I don't make it very far believe it or not

I squeal with laughter as Bucky grabs one of the belt loops from my jeans and pulls me back to him. Or at least pulls my lower half back to him. Everything from my navel and up landed on the edge of my bed leaving me hanging off the ledge. Bucky laughs, genuinely humored by my attempt, and it's the most beautiful sound to ever grace my ears. Like a chorus of angels singing softly all around me

"I think I could convince you otherwise.." He hooks one arm around each of my thighs and pulls me to his lap. I now still lay on my back but I'm between Buckys legs with my knees on either side of his hips