My heart belongs to you

Part 9

Steve

She was sleeping so peacefully, so calmly. I had never seen her so peaceful before. Her back faced me, her hair spread of the pillow. I pulled her close, digging my face into her hair. My hand on her exposed belly, caressed the soft skin. I took in her fragrance, as my hand touched her breasts.

She was fast asleep, she didn't move or respond at all to my touch.

I kissed her neck, and the base. She is so soft, so precious. All of a sudden, I was so desperate for her.

She moved, and I placed another kiss on her neck.

"Good morning " I said. Her breaths changed, and she turned quickly. Her eyes were open wide, pupils dilated. She looked surprised.

I traced her face with the back of my fingers.

"You look so beautiful " I said. She blushed, her eyes lowering. She pulled the quilt over her chest and held it tight. My hand was still on her waist. I moved it, tracing her curves.

"Steve! Stop it" she said shyly.

I moved closer, and kissed her lips, slowly, feeling the texture, going gentle.

She had her hands on my neck. I moved down and kissed her chin, and her neck again. She pushed me, and hid her face.

"Stop it! " she said.

"I don't want to" I said, moving her hands off her face.

She looked at me innocently, and then hugged me, putting her head on my chest, and sighed.

"I can't believe it Steve" she said, "You... is this real? " she asked.

"It is" I kissed her head, patting it.

She looked at me, smiling, and raised her head, reaching for my lips. I took her face, and tightened my hold on her waist, as we got lost into each other again.

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Bucky

I would loose him too now, she would tell him everything, and he would hate me too. Just like she did. I had no hopes of getting her back, and now even he would distance himself. I should prepare to leave, I couldn't stay here anymore. Steve brought me here, if he starts hating me, then there's no point of being here.

I thought of apologizing to her, for everything that ever happened to her because of. And to tell her that I love her, I have always loved her, and I can never ever hurt her. I didn't hurt her then, I cannot do it now. We were both weapons, used by them as they wanted. I would make her understand what I feel for her before I leave. She needs to know, that there is one person in this world, who loves her more then anything else.

Gathering some courage, I walked towards her room. What if she's still asleep. The image of her in slumber clouded my vision. Her red hair on the pillow, her cheeks blushing with some beautiful dream, her lips curved in a small smile.
I wanted to see her sleeping that way, in peace, with no nightmares haunting her.

Her door was open, to my surprise. I walked in.

"Natasha" I called out, but there was no answer. I looked here and there. Her bed was in proper shape, with no warmth of hers on it. Where was she? Oh God! Did she kept crying the whole night? She didn't sleep, or rest. My heart sank.
I rushed out of the room, and looked around for her.
Steve, he must know where she is, he was with her last night.

I walked straight to his room, and my feet stopped. I was stoned, unable to move, unable to breath, when I heard her.. moan.

My heart almost stopped, my chest constricted, it hurt. She was with him, the whole night. They were together, they were.. making love.

He did it, he made her happy, he took away her pain. He was the one, the one who could make her happy. It was always him, never me. And he is my best friend. I should be happy for them. She deserves this, she was craving for this. But instead of being happy, a lone tear escaped my eye.

I moved back, unable to stand there, and hear the sounds.

Be happy Natalia, maybe some day, in some other world, I would be the one, to bring that smile, to hear that laugh, to be the reason of your happiness.

My heart ached with every step I took, back to my room.

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Poor Bucky 😭, he loves her so much. But she belongs to Steve 😝
How was the chapter? What do you think? Would all this change the equation between stucky? And does Steve actually love Natasha? Or is he just being possessive? do give your reviews.