Hope and Dream

19.

"Just like that?" Kevin asked.
"Just like that..." Katie stated, bringing her beer to her lips. "I mean..."
"I'm gonna kill him!" Jimmy exclaimed.
"It's fine..." Katie whispered.
"Like hell..." Jimmy stated.
He started limping towards the front door, but Katie grabbed his arm to stop him.

"Don't." She said. "Trust me, it's not worth it."

She took another sip of her beer and chanced a glance at Tommy. He had been silent ever since she arrived and told the brothers about what was happening with Bucky. She cleared her throat and ran a hand through her hair.

"So what are you gonna do?" Kevin asked.
Katie gave a moan and slammed her head against her arms that were crossed on the bar.
"I don't know!" She screamed against her arms.
Tommy shook his head and walked over to her. He grabbed her hand and made a face.
"Stop interrogating her." Tommy started.
His fingers curled in hers as he drew her out to the back of the bar, where they first met.
Tommy took his other hand and cupped her cheek. He could feel the tears on his palm as her eyes rose to peer into his.

How could he have forgotten how beautiful those eyes were?

"It's not fine." Tommy said.
Katie took a deep breath and leaned in so he was holding her. His other hand moved to her waist. Katie knew what was happening but didn't stop it. Tommy was always there for her...always protecting her...

"I like him...." Glacier said. "You know I always have..."

"Katie..." Tommy whispered, his lips just a breath away from hers.
It took one look into his eyes for Katie to wrap her arms around his neck and send her lips crashing on his. All the emotions from the previous week, all the past emotions for Tommy...she needed to FEEL.

She would always feel for Tommy...

Bucky would always be on her heart and mind.

******
Bucky walked through the compound, looking for anything to clear his mind. He couldn't stop thinking about her. He wanted to...

"I can't..." Bucky growled to himself.

He walked into the kitchen and saw Sam leaning against the counter, coffee in his hand. He knew he was in trouble when he saw Steve sitting at the table, a huge grin on his face.

"God, I hate when you two get involved with anything." Bucky grumbled.
"Buck..." Sam started.
All Bucky could do was walk over to the counter and start pouring his coffee.
"You talk to her...?" Steve asked.
"CAN A GUY JUST...!" Bucky yelled, trying to take a deep breath.

Damnit...he wished he handled things a lot better.

Bucky took a deep breath and unclenched his fists. He was willing himself NOT to think of her...not to feel.

Her eyes, her beautiful alabaster skin...GOD her soft as all hell lips...

The feeling of her legs wrapped around his waist, how she felt wrapped around his body. God, she fit perfectly against him, like a missing puzzle piece.

The moans that came from her...he couldn't get enough. They were like music to his ears...

Bucky snapped himself out of his head and took a deep breath.
"I talked." Bucky said. "It's not a good idea..."
"Why?" Steve asked.
Bucky glanced at his brother. They had been bonded as unspoken family and brothers for over 70 years. They knew each other through and through. Bucky knew that Steve knew he was trying his BEST to fight his feelings.

"Come on, Steve..." Bucky started.
"You love her." Steve stated, almost as it was the obvious reason.
Bucky stood still like a statue, staring at Steve.

"I...what..." Bucky had no idea how to respond, yet...

He knew it was true. From the moment he saw her, the moment he bumped into her...Bucky couldn't help but give the smirk he knew was only meant for her.

"Yeah..." Bucky whispered.

"And that's why you told her you couldn't...." Sam started.
Bucky groaned and hung his head.
"Fuck..." Bucky started. "I'm such an idiot..."
"I wasn't gonna say it...." Sam half whispered with a chuckle, earning a glare from Bucky.

"Tell her." Steve said.
"Do you even know where she is?" Sam asked.
Bucky took a deep and rubbed his hands through his head.

The Brothers...

*****
Tommy wrapped his arms around her waist and held her to his body like an anchor. He backed her into the wall of the building and a moan escaped from her lips.
"I've missed you." Tommy breathed.
Katie smiled as she drew him back into the kiss, running her hand through his hair.

His hand slowly slid down her waist, to her thigh to lift her leg and drape it against his body. She gave a moan as he thrust into her, eliciting a chuckle from Tommy.
"I've missed you too..." Katie whispered.

"He's not Bucky..." Glacier whispered...

Tommy's lips moved down to her neck and Katie couldn't help but bite her bottom lip. His hands were roaming all over her body, and damn it felt good.

********
Bucky knew that the brothers would know where she was. He had to make sure she was okay. He wanted to make things right. He hated how he handled everything. He wanted to tell her how he felt...

Was that a moan?

He walked around the corner and saw her and Tommy. Tommy's hands were all over her. She was arching into every touch.  The sounds she was making...

Too Late...

Bucky made a face and headed back to the car. He was too late. She was with who she belonged with.

Tommy.

Bucky slammed his fist against the steering wheel and slammed his head back against the seat.

"DAMNIT!" Bucky yelled.

*****
Tommy felt so good, so safe... but he wasn't Bucky. Before anything more happened, she pushed back...

"Tommy..." Katie said.
Tommy took a step back and nodded his head.
"I'm sorry." Katie said.
"No, I..." Tommy gasped. "Uh..."
Katie put a hand to her forehead and tried to compose herself.

"Date." Tommy blurted out.
"What?" She asked.
"A date." Tommy managed. "Tomorrow..."
Katie gave a genuine smile and nodded her head.
"Okay..." Katie nervously said.
"Okay..." Tommy said.

This is going to be interesting....