Right Person, Wrong Number (Wrong Number AU)

Part 10

Bucky took you to his preferred pizza place, Rita's. Rita herself greeted Bucky with a smile and kisses on his cheek, "Mama Rita, this is Y/N. Y/N meet Mama Rita." the older Italian woman immediately engulfed her in your arms and pressed two kisses on each cheek.

Bucky then ordered his usual and guided you to a table, "Sorry 'bout her."

You shook your head laughing, "No, it was fine! She's lovely. Just unexpected is all."

He nodded, twiddling his thumbs, "So, uh, I honestly don't know what to say. I mean, we've been talking for some time now and I like to think I know a lot about you, it's just-"

"It's weird, right? Seeing each other in person like this?"

He agreed, "Yeah, but it's thrilling? If that makes sense, I mean, you're...so beautiful."

You hid behind your hands, your cheeks heating up, "Uuugghh!"

Bucky's face crinkled as he laughed, "Aw, c'mon, doll. Lemme see that beautiful face," he took your hand, pulling it away. You looked at him all cute and shy, "There's my girl," he murmured.

"You're so charming, it makes me mad!" you say teasingly.

He laughed, "Why?"

"You're handsome, funny, and charming. It's unfair!"

"You think I'm handsome, huh?" he asks teasingly leaning towards you across the table.

You push him back, "You're alright, I guess." you tried to keep a straight face, but you failed. You ended up bursting into a giggle fit, unknowingly making Bucky's heart soar.

You two had spent hours at Rita's, not that she minded. You didn't even realize how late it was until Wanda texted you saying she was leaving work now.

"I didn't go back to work!" you say in shock, "Why didn't anyone call me?"

"Sam probably charmed your boss into lettin' ya have the rest of the day off."

"He's a sneaky one, that Sam."

"Don't I know it, doll." you two then fell into a comfortable silence. You stared at each other, taking in the sights before you. Bucky leaned forward, grabbing your hand and holding it in his, "I really enjoyed today and I really, really like you, Y/N. Think we can do this again?"

You nodded, "Is tomorrow night too soon?"

He chuckled, "I was thinking more of tomorrow morning, but that sounds good to me."

"Tomorrow morning? Really, Bucky? I'm sure you'd get tired of me by then."

He squeezed your hand, "I don't think I will, Y/N."

Moments later, Bucky paid and you two headed out to the cool night of New York. The city lit up and the honking of cars in traffic filled the air. Bucky grabbed your hand again, you happily accepting the warmth of his skin against yours, and you two walked towards the metro station.

As your hands swung between the both of you, Bucky spoke up, "So, do you see this really happening? Me and you?"

"Do you? I mean, I'm not some rich model or owner of a big company. I'm just some girl who loves photography and-"

"That's just it. I don't want you to be a model or owner of a big company, Y/N. I just want you."

The sound of genuinity in his voice made your insides melt. How is it possible for someone to be this perfect? "I really like you, Bucky, and I would like nothing more than to see where this relationship takes us."

He let out a breath of relief, "Good. I mean, great! That's-That's great!" his fumbling made you laugh and his entire body relaxed. He loved hearing you laugh. To him, it was the equivalent to angels singing.

At some point, you stopped walking and that's when Bucky realized you had reached the subway station. His body then sagged dejectedly, he really didn't want this day to end. He was enjoying being in your presence, hearing your voice, and most of all, rolling his eyes to your silly and sarcastic comments.

You noticed the sudden imaginary cloud form over Bucky's head. You gently set your hand on his cheek, "Hey, don't get all sad on me now. We got a second date tomorrow morning."

Bucky tried to hide his smirk, "I thought you said tomorrow night?"

You shrugged, "I changed my mind. I really wanna see you again and as soon as possible." you found yourself leaning up against Bucky, your hands resting on his chest.

Oh so naturally, his arms circled around you. This felt right, standing here in Bucky's arms, looking into his beautiful blue eyes. This is what you've been missing out on for months and now you have it. You can't imagine going on without this feeling.

You tiptoed and Bucky leaned down so you could peck his cheek. A big smile made its way to his lips. You looked each other in the eyes again, and you both leaned in for a kiss. You've kissed people before but this? This was different. You could feel the connection between you two. The spark that you two had grew bigger, forming a flame, a red hot fire.

You pulled away before it became too much, "Woah."

"I'll say," Bucky says with a smirk.

You cleared your throat, "I, uh, I should go now." You began to descend the stairs, but Bucky spoke up.

"You know," you turned around, "I could, uh, give you a ride home?"

Wanting to spend time with him just a little more before the day ended, you immediately nodded and ran back up to him. Your fingers automatically intertwining with his.