#labradors

Y/n watched him ramble nervously and she knew she needed to stop it. So she walked over to him and wrapped her hands around his flesh arm, effectively stopping him. “Bucky, it’s okay. Yes, please ask first next time.”

“I know this must not be how you planned the rest of your week to go.” He felt bad that he had basically commandeered her week. But he appreciated how she was understanding about him needing her close and wanting to make sure the small rival was taken care of before she left the safety of his home.

“Is this how I planned my week? No. But it's not like we're on lockdown or anything. We're just spending time with each other and getting to know one another on a deeper level. We're sharing things we haven't before and getting to know each other on a domestic level. Besides, I'm enjoying all this time with you.“ It wasn't how Y/n planned her week, but she understood his need to make sure they wouldn't strike again. He needed her somewhere with him, safe and sound. And Y/n thought the turn of events had been good for their relationship. No more secrets. And it was very surprising to Y/n how well they lived together. 

Bucky couldn't help but grin, they were going deeper and he loved having her to himself 24/7. “And I enjoy having you here. It gets lonely and you just… fit.”

Y/n raised an eyebrow, a smirk pulling at her lips. “I fit in your house?”

Bucky laughed at her teasing as he turned and placed his hands on her hips, holding her tightly. “You fit in my life like you were always meant to be here. I know we would have never met if it weren't for certain circumstances in each of our lives, but I'm glad that they happened because I wouldn't change a thing. Because it all sent me you. Set us up on our path to meet.” 

Y/n couldn't describe all of what she was feeling from his words, but it was all good, she knew that. Y/n smiled, resting her chin on his chest looking up into his eyes. “I feel that way too.”

Bucky's smile was as wide as it could be at her words. She felt the same way. 

“So what do you want to do?” Bucky hadn’t really thought ahead as to what they'd spend their time doing.

“I don't really know.” Y/n was as lost as Bucky, but she was sure they'd find something to do. But till they figured it out, she did have something to say. “But I do want to thank you for telling me the truth and holding nothing back.” 

Bucky pulled her over to the couch and he sat down, pulling her on to his lap. “I will never keep you in the dark. That leads to secrets, and secrets lead to a divide.”

Y/n reached up, cupping his cheek in her right hand gently. “ I don't want secrets either.”

Bucky turned his face just enough to kiss her palm. “Then no secrets.”

Y/n loved and was so happy at how open Bucky was and wanted to continue to be. It was the best and the biggest change. Not even his friends or men and associates were keeping her in the dark. Y/n leaned her forehead against his, just enjoying being in his embrace. “No more secrets.”

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It was finally time for Y/n to go home and both were already missing each other.

“I'm going to miss you.” Bucky spoke, leaning in to kiss her cheeks, then her jaw, working his way down her neck.

Y/n giggled at the ticklish feeling he was causing. “Well, we might just have to have more sleepovers.” She said with humor in her voice. 

“Definitely.” Bucky answered immediately, although slightly mumbled into her neck. He never wanted her to leave, but he knew that wasn't realistic. Besides, there was something he needed to go do. “I'll be over later, there's some things I need to pick up beforehand.” 

Y/n laughed, it was still early in the morning. “It's 10 am, Bucky.”

“I'll bring lunch to!” He exclaimed, making hand gestures. Y/n was surprised with how excited he seemed that he was dropping her off at her apartment at all. 

“You seem weirdly excited for later.” Which was making her very suspicious of what he was headed to do before coming back to her. 

“I have a surprise for you, that's all.” He shrugged, but his face gave him away. He was to excited to contain it. 

Him and his surprises. “Bucky -”

“You'll love this. I promise. It's not jewelry or anything extravagant, just wait and see.” There was no way he was going to spoil the surprise, but Bucky knew she was going to love this one and definitely not try to get him to take it back. 

Y/n sighed in defeat knowing it was no use. “Okay.”

The two kissed one last time before Y/n entered her apartment and Bucky headed back down to his car where Sam was waiting for him. 

“Now where am I driving you?” Sam asked as Bucky got back in the car and buckled himself in. 

“We're picking something up.” Bucky stated vaguely as he put the address into the GPS. 

It was about a 30 minute drive to get to the small ranch and as they parked, Sam lifted an eyebrow at his friend, curious as to why they were here. Bucky didn't even glance his way even though he felt Sam's stare. Bucky exited the car and went to knock on the door. With Sam following right behind him, more curious now than he was before they even left Y/n’s apartment. 

It didn't take long for someone to answer the door. “May I help you?”

Bucky smiled at the middle-aged lady, trying not to look too threatening. “Hi, I'm Bucky, I called yesterday.”

The lady's face changed with recognition. “Oh yes, hello Bucky, I'm Lorraine. Follow me, the puppies are out back.”

“This is my friend Sam.” Bucky smiled, nodding back towards him as they followed the nice lady around the side of her house. 

“It's nice to meet you.” Lorianne glanced at Sam with a smile. 

“You as well.” Sam greeted, following beside Bucky as they followed the nice woman. Sam nudged Bucky's shoulder. “Since when are you getting a dog? I mean, don't get me wrong, you could use a dog, but why now?”

Bucky sighed at Sam's slight teasing. “It’s for Y/n. It was mentioned a bit back when her brother was here that she wanted one but didn't know where to start being in a new place. Luckily they mentioned breed and color. I figured I could do all the searching and surprise her.  I found this nice lady who breeds them.”

Sam's eyes widened into the size of saucers. “You're getting her a puppy? Wow, you're whipped. In a good way! In a good way.” 

Sam thought it was a sweet romantic gesture, and he was surprised Bucky thought of it all on his own. He was happy though. He had finally found a woman that he cared about. And she seemed good for him. 

Bucky rolled his eyes and they could both hear the chuckle from the nice lady as she was listening to them and their conversation. “Well, when we go buy all the stuff the pup will need. You can carry it all out. How's that? Oh, and we're getting double of everything, Half for her place and half for mine.” Bucky smirked at his friend. Paybacks a bitch. 

“Well, here they are. Do you know what exactly you're looking for? They've shown some of their personalities already and maybe I can help?” Lorraine asked him as they came to stop at the dog run where the puppies were. 

Bucky rubbed the back of his neck. He'd never done this for himself before, let alone for someone else, especially a girl that he was in love with. One he wanted a future with. “I have no clue honestly.”

“That's okay. Here, I'm going to suggest something.” Lorianne nodded, looking at Bucky in question.

“I am all ears.” Bucky could use all the advice he could get to pick out the right puppy. 

Lorianne pointed over to the corner of the pin surrounding the dog run. “Go sit on the floor over there and I'm going to let them out. Whoever catches your attention or clings to you is the one. As simple as that.”

“Okay.” Bucky went over and sat where she pointed to and Sam backed out of the area shutting the gate behind him. He didn't want to interfere with Bucky picking out the right puppy. 

“Ready.” Lorianne asked as she unlocked the door, holding back the litter of excited puppies. 

“Ready.” And soon enough, Bucky was crowded by tons of black Labrador puppies all rushing over to him, excited, making noises and licking him. But as they calmed down after a few minutes, there was one puppy that stuck by Bucky. When he looked down at the pup, it looked right back at him and something just clicked deep inside Bucky. It was a feeling he couldn't describe, but he knew that was the right puppy. That was the one meant to be his and Y/n’s.

“I think you found the one man.” Sam said as he noticed the connection between him and the pup. 

“I'd say so.” Lorianne spoke with a smile on her face. So many just pick puppies, but Bucky let the bond happen and she felt assured that the pup would have a really good home. 

“Yeah, he's the one.” Bucky smiled as the baby Labrador crawled into his lap. 

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After spending the week with Bucky at his home, Y/n didn't know what to do now that she was at her place. So Y/n decided to call Wanda while she waited for Bucky to come back. With his oh so secret surprise. 

Call:

Wanda: Hey, haven't talked in a couple days. You OK?

Wanda's voice was excited, but also worried slightly.

Y/n: I'm OK after the gala has stayed over at Bucky's for a couple days.

Y/n had texted that she was safe and wouldn't be available for a couple days but she didn't give more than that she didn't want her friend to worry she was more used to shoot outs in that kind of world than Wanda ever was. 

Wanda: Oh?

Now, Wanda was very intrigued. Y/n could hear the suggestive tone of her friend’s voice and she rolled her eyes fondly. 

Y/n: I mean we shared a bed- his bed. But we didn't do anything other than cuddle and sleep.

That they were taking their time to get physically intimate in that way, but Y/n was starting to want it to be more with him.

Wanda: Taking things slow in that department?

Y/n sighed moving around the apartment to plop down her couch. 

Y/n: Yeah, we felt fast and hard. But I wanna wait a little longer before doing that. 

Wanda: I get it, and Bucky's being respectful of this.?

She wanted to make sure her best friend wasn't being pressured. 

Y/n: Yeah, he hasn't pushed or even mentioned it. Just went along with whatever I wanted.

Bucky was probably the most respectful guy she'd met in a long time.

Wanda: You know…He can't be that bad if Opie liked him. And I liked him when I met him. I think he's a good one, Y/n/n.

Wanda had a point and Y/n truly believed Bucky is a good guy in every sense of the word. 

Y/n: I think so too.

Wanda: So is he still with you? 

She asked wondering if they were still around each other after so long.

Y/n: No, I just got home not too long ago. He left to pick up a surprise he has for me and lunch.

Wanda: A surprise?

Y/n could hear the curiousness in her voice. 

Y/n: Apparently.

She shrugged.

Wanda: Oh girl.

Wanda laughed, loving how much this man spoiled her best friend.

Y/n: Tell me about it.

Y/n sighed with a smile tugging at her lips. Bucky loved spoiling her and even though she was still getting used to it, she did like it sometimes. And sometimes it was overwhelming. 

Wanda: Well, I'll let you go. But you've got to tell me what the surprise ends up being.

Y/n laughed. Of course she'd tell her about it whenever Bucky has gotten her this time.

Y/n: I will talk to you later. 

End Call:

After hanging up with Wanda, Y/n did the dishes and cleaned up a little bit here and there, but there wasn't much to clean because she hadn't been to her apartment in over a week. Y/n Didn't know what to do. Once those were done she made a snack since Bucky texted saying he was on his way and was bringing lunch. She watched some TV till she heard a knock. 

“It's unlocked.” Y/n called out from the kitchen, putting her plate in the sink.

Bucky peeked his head inside with a smile on his face, one that Y/n noticed seemed excited and a little mischievous. “Okay, close your eyes and sit on the floor.”

“Bucky-”

“Please.”

Y/n sighed and nodded as she walked over into her living room area by the couch. She sat down on the floor and closed her eyes. “Okay, I'm sitting on the floor with my eyes closed.” She called out. Waiting for him to do whatever it was Bucky was going to do that required this of her. 

Bucky glanced over to make sure she followed his instructions before opening the door and squatted down. Bucky set the puppy on the floor and right after he let the puppy go, he spoke right before the puppy could reach her. “Ok, open them.”

Y/n was stunned to find a puppy right in front of her trying to climb into her lap. “Oh my God.”

Y/n’s face broke into the biggest smile Bucky had seen yet and her eyes shined with joy. 

“Told you you'd like my surprise.” He stated, moving in through the door, closing it and leaning against it, just admiring her and the pup and he knew he had just given her the best surprise. 

Y/n looked up at him while lifting the puppy into her arms and it started kissing all over her face, causing Y/n to start giggling. “I love your surprise. Hi little fella.”

“He doesn't have a name yet. That's all you but I did buy you all the supplies he needs though. It's in the car.” Bucky told her as he walked over to join them.

He sat on the floor right next to her. Y/n looked at him, smiling in wonder. “When did you plan this? Do this?”

Bucky ducked his head bashfully. “Well after Opie and you mentioned getting a dog. I found a breeder and I put a hold on a puppy in an upcoming litter. Just had to wait for the little guy to be ready to leave his mom.”

Y/n adjusted the pup in her arms, smiling down as he nudged his head into her neck. “How'd you pick?”

“You mentioned genders of pups, but I left it up to chance. He picked me.” As he spoke, the puppy looked over to him and leaned over to lick his face, causing both of them to laugh. He definitely chose his family. 

Y/n leaned over and kissed Bucky on the cheek. “I love him, thank you.” Voice cracked with raw emotion, her heart feeling overwhelmed with love. 

Y/n couldn't believe he had planned this. That he'd do this for her. It's the best gift he could have gotten her. Best surprise yet. 

“I’m glad. He's welcome at my place anytime.” Bucky lifted his metal arm to the pup and he immediately started chewing on it, causing Bucky to laugh. 

“He's so sweet.” Y/n laughed with him. It's not like he could ship it anyway. Vibranium probably makes a good chew toy. Would just have to make sure he doesn’t chip his teeth on it, or think its okay to actually use Bucky as a chew toy.

“What’re you gonna name him?” Bucky wondered what the little fellas name would be. 

Y/n stared at the puppy for a moment, thinking before she smiled and lifted the pup up, facing him towards her and Bucky. “I think he looks like a Moxley. Do you like that name? I think you do.”

Moxley wiggled until Y/n brought him back to her lap and he barked happily. 

“I think that's a yes.” Bucky laughed, reaching over to pet Moxley on the head. He was going to be a great addition to the family. 

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