#moxley

“Its sweet of you to invite her.” Wanda also wouldn’t turn down them gaining another friend that wasn’t a male. Girl time was needed.

“I got the feeling she needs more friends of the female nature. She works with a lot of dudes. Plus she's, I don't know better words than cool and chill at the moment.” Y/n laughed and Wanda joined but understood what she was saying.

“Well I for one would be happy to have another female friend.”

“Pietro doesn’t count?” Y/n looked at her with a smirk.

“As much as he wished it did to join girls night. No.” Wanda answered seriously before they both broke and laughed.

A few minutes later the doorbell went off. “Hey Nat. Come on in.” Y/n opened the door and stepped aside to let her in. “Natasha, Wanda. Wanda, Natasha.”

Wanda smiled in greeting. “Nice to meet you. I hear you know Bucky?”

“I’ve known Barne’s for a long time. Sometimes it feels like to long.” Natasha joked, she felt at ease with just Wanda and Y/n around. Like she was free to be herself, which was rare in her line of work. Especially when just meeting someone. “So what do you ladies normally do? I brought fruit covered in chocolate.”

“Yummm. Did you have something in mind?” Y/n took the food to get it out on a plate.

“A few.” Nat smirked before dumping out one of the bags she brought on the counter and it had face masks, hair masks, and nail polish. She wanted to make a good impression and be a good addition to girls night.

“I approve.” Wanda stated as she looked over all the supplies.

Y/n nodded in agreement. “Then let's officially start girls night.”

The first thing they did was go to Y/n’s bathroom and get their hair wet over the bathtub which ended up causing a lot of laughter. They put the hair masks in after ringing out their hair a bit and they twisted it and clipped it up before going back to the living room to start on their nails.

“So where’s Mox tonight?” Wanda asked curiously as to where the pup was. She was missing the little guy.

“Bucky said he needed to be with the guys for guys' night since this was a woman only.” Y/n laughed remembering their conversation and how she planned to give Mox a facial and Bucky’s face just deadpanned.

“Mox has privileges other men aren’t granted.” She shook her head at Barnes' actions. Mox was the only man allowed at ladies night. Bucky was just jealous.

“Agreed.” Mox would be welcome anytime for ladies night Wanda agreed.

“I miss him but I have you ladies tonight.” Y/n sighed as she looked between 2 colors she wanted to do on her toes.

“Mox or Bucky?” Nat wiggled her brows teasing the Y/h/c-ed girl while Wanda laughed.

“I meant Mox. But I enjoy Bucky’s company to.” Y/n blushed, avoiding eye contact.

“I approve of him.” Nat and Y/n raised an eyebrow in question ot Wanda and she rolled her eyes. “Bucly, I mean. He puts your best interest first as far as I’ve seen and heard. Unlike someone else.” Wanda's voice trailed off in an annoyed tone.

“Yes. This ex I’ve vaguely heard about?” Nat looked back to Y/n with renewed interest to know more.

“Jax.” Wanda filled in which Natahsa sent her a nod in thanks for the name.

“Jax, you left back in Charming? It sounds anything but.” She referred to the town and honestly she wasn’t wrong.

“It is. And yes, Bucky is different, better, no comparison when it comes to the relationship.” There was no comparing her relationship with Jax and her relationship to Bucky. They were drastically different.

“God.” Wanda said with a clipped tone. She hated what Jax had put her through emotionally.

Natasha raised a brow the whole night she hadn’t heard Wanda sound so angry till now. “Do I need to fly out and sabotage something of this Jax’s?” She looked to Y/n ready to defend her new friend and beat the crap out of this guy.

“No. We're on good- okay terms. He’s like a brother to Opie. I couldn’t make Opie choose. So I just left. I couldn’t be there anymore. I hope one day we can be friends again.” Y/n explained while finally choosing a color to start in her toes.

“Okay terms?” Nat asked as she picked a color for her hands.

“The only people in my life from there that knew where I am is my brother and father. . . I wish I didn’t have to hide where I went from everyone. Their family, but I didn’t want Jax to know. I still don’t.” It wasn’t the easiest situation, Y/n knew it’d be hard.

“Think he’ll come here?” NBat questioned, she’d be prepared to send his ass the other way.

Y/n shrugged her shoulders. “I don’t know. I don’t think he believed I was serious when I said I was done with whatever we had. So I left and I didn’t tell anyone but my dad and Opie. they encouraged it. Wanted me to leave, said it’d be the best thing for me and I think they were right.” 

Y/n knew in her heart as well that it was to get her away from all the rivalries happening with Samcro and all the shit that's been going down recently. The farther she was away the better. The safer.

“You were right for having the idea in the first place.” Wanda smiled at her best friend. It was the best thing for her. And she wouldn’t have met Bucky otherwise.

“If he ever comes here I’ll kick his ass. Make it look like an accident. Or I’ll find a reason.” Natashe stated which caused them all to laugh.

“Going back to the Bucky thing. . . How’s that going?” Wanda asked, wanting to pry more into her friend's romance.

Y/n smiled shyly. “It’s going good. Great in fact. . . He told me that whenever I wanted to I could move into his place.”

Wanda stopped her painting for a moment to take in what she heard. “He asked you to move in?”

“You just moved in here.” Natasha shook her head. ‘Seriously Bucky?’ was what she was thinking with an eyeroll.

Y/n nodded. “He said no rush since I did just move in here. But the offer’s on the table whenever I’m ready. Whenever I want to.”

“Wow.” Wanda was in shock but she was happy for her friend.

“I think I should just let you know. . . He’s never been this serious about anyone since I’ve known him. Never this serious or this fast. And I don’t think it’s necessarily fast, I think it’s the pace that's just flowing for you two. It’s right. It fits the two of you.” Nat told her, she didn’t want it to add pressure but she believed she should know. That Y/n is the only woman Barne’s has ever been serious about.

“I have to agree with Nat. It’s the right timing for you two and your specific relationship.” Wanda added in agreement with Natasha on the timing of their relationship. They feel it then they feel it.

“I hate how cheesy this sounds but. I’ve never felt this way before. And God it’s such a cliche line but, it’s true. He makes me happier than I think I’ve ever been before and . . . “ Y/n paused biting her lip, this was a lot and to be able to talk to them about it was helpful.

“What?” Wanda was watching her friend with baited breath and anticipation.

“I feel seen, loved, cared for,.” Y/n finished looking at them nervously. She hadn’t felt this way before and even though it felt right she wasn’t sure it was.

“These are good things.” Natasha sent her a happy smile. She is happy for her and for Barnes. It’s not easy to find what they have.

“Yeah. They are.” Y/n needed to stop letting doubt pop up. She needed to trust the actions and the experience of their relationship and stop waiting for the other shoe to drop. “Ugh oh okay. Enough of that. What movies are we gonna watch and what are we ordering for dinner?” Y/n changed the subject having felt her friends helped her work out the mess that was in her head about it.

“Now you're talking.” Wanda got up to get the take out menus.

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(Meanwhile @ Guy’s Night)

“Hey Buck.” Steve called out as he and Sam entered the mansion. Once they reached the kitchen Moxley let out a happy bark. “Hey to you to Mox.”

“How’d you get the dog for the night?” Sam asked, setting down a six pack of beer on the kitchen counter.

 “I just pointed out the fact that he’s a boy who should be hanging out at guys' night.” But also girls love to say guys aren’t allowed at guys night, Bucky thought that should extend to the dog thats all.

“Ha, nice.” Sam could only imagine how that conversation went.

Mox looked to Bucky and let out another bark, wagging his tail. “He agrees.” Bucky smiled, leaning over to pet him.

“Is the game on in the den?” Steve asked, smiling as he watched his friend interact with the young labrador.

“Yup. Already set up.” Buck answered, standing back up to full height.

“Come on Mox.” Steve called the pup to follow them. Which he did and once they entered the den Moxley went right over to the dog bed Bucky had apparently put in there.

“So Thanksgiving is coming up.” Sam brought up as they waited for the game to start.

“I’m aware. Where you going with this?” Bucky raised a brow in suspension.

“Is she going home for it?” Steve knew where Sam was going to take this so he figured he’d join in.

Bucky shook his head. “She hasn’t mentioned anything about going home. More like she’s planning on spending it with Peter and her Aunt May.”

Sam raised a brow at the Mobster. “Are you going with her?”

“I was thinking about it. Considering this year is the year you all go to your families for the holidays.” He shrugged, if Y/n invited him he’d love to spend Thanksgiving with her and her chosen family here in New York.

“I think you should.” Steve didn’t want his best friend to be alone, he is serious with Y/n why not spend Thanksgiving together?

“Then that begs the question about Christmas?” Sam pointed out.

Bucky rolled his eyes. “Again. I plan on spending it with her.”

“And what if she wants to go home for that one?” Steve thought she’d at least go home for one of them considering she hasn’t gone home since she moved and the only visit has been from her brother.

“I’ll go with her.” At least Buck hoped she’d want him to go.

Steve reached for a beer to cover his shock. Bucky had never wanted to willingly meet a girls family. “Meet the rest of her family.”

“And the ex who made her move here that's like a brother to her own brother.” Sam had no doubt Bucky would try to intimidate him so he smirked, mimicking Steve to crack open a beer of his own.

Bucky scoffed. “That does not intimidate me.”

Sam glanced over at the pup who got up to go over to Bucky and he noticed something. “You got Mox a bandana for your team?”

“He’s my dog.” Bucky sent him a ‘Are you serious?’ look.

“He’s technically your girl's dog.” Sam stated picking up a chip to dip.

And as much as Bucky wanted to hit him upside the head, he decided to be more rational in his answer. “And she doesn’t have a favorite NFL team so he’ll wear mine.”

Sam shook his head. “Poor dog.”

Bucky scoffed, narrowing his eyes. “Oh compared to your team?” 

Sam narrowed his eyes back. “Cold man. That's just cold.”

Steve all the while sat back as the game started, ready to enjoy it, and not take part in their bickering.

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( Video Call With Opie )

“Hey sis.” Opie answered his phone, accepting the video chat. Y/n could tell he was outside the clubhouse sitting at the benches.

“Hey Ope. Someone wants to say hello.” Y/n smiled at the much missed sight of her brother. She wanted to introduce him to her new pup so she picked Moxley up so he’d be in the shot from her laptop on the coffee table in front of her couch where she sat.

“No way.” Opie let out an airy laugh of surprise, as he also thought ‘Finially’.

“Say hi Moxley.” Y/n lifted one of Mox’s paws mimicking a wave.

“Of course.” He spoke his thoughts with a shake of his head. Of course she’d name the pup after her favorite wrestler. “When did you get a dog?”

“Bucky got him for me.” She told him as she set Mox down on her lap where he was comfortable and still in the camera frame.

“That was nice of him.” Opie was impressed, this guy listened and knew her better than he thought.

“Very.” She nodded with a smile. Opie liked seeing her smile again.

“Hey Y/n/n, I’ve been wanting to ask about if you're coming back for thanksgiving?”

And that was the question she was dreading. “I uh, I already made plans to stay and have Thanksgiving with Aunt May and Peter.”

“Ah.” That answer spoke volumes, Y/n could hear the disappointment.

“Ope-” Y/n didn’t want him or her dad or anyone there to take her absence the wrong way. She missed them. She really does.

“No, no I understand. We just miss you is all.” Opie did get it. He understood where she was coming from. He just- he never thought it’d be this hard not knowing her in distance all the time.

“I miss you to, and dad.” She missed her uncles in the club as well. It just wasn't the right timing.

“It’s been months, ya know.” It had been months since she moved and since he visited her.

“I know. It’s hard Opie. Being away from everyone is hard for me. Especially being away from you.” They were never separated as kids and that bled into adulthood.

“I just miss you. It’s weird having you be so far away.

As Ope looked up he saw Chib’s waving him to come inside. Which meant they must have gotten news and it was time for church. He sighed not really wanting to have to end the call but he also didn’t have a choice. “Hey Y/n/n I’ve got to go. Club stuff.”

“Okay. Be safe, talk to you later, Ope.” Y/n sent him a small smile before he had to hang up. Y/n sat there for a moment in thought, petting Moxley's ears. She hoped he’d be safe, and as much as she missed everyone she didn’t feel like going back just yet.

( End Of Video Call )

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( Thanksgiving )

Y/n was in the middle of finishing getting ready when she heard her front door unlock and in came her Bucky. “Hey Bucky.”

“Hey doll.” He smiled, shutting the door behind him. Mox came running to him, which Bucky squatted down loving on him as the pup kissed his face. “You ready?”

“Yeah. Can you put Mox’s jacket on please.” Y/n asked, if he did that then they could leave sooner.

“Sure.” Bucky stood up and went over to the small closet near the hall and got the dog jacket.

“So how come you didn’t have Thanksgiving plans?” Y/n asked as she headed into the kitchen to pack up the cookies she baked to bring over for everyone. Y/n wondered why he didn’t have any plans to go anywhere for the holiday feast.

“Every other year my friends- family, they go to their other family’s home to celebrate. Next year they’ll all be here. You’ll get to meet a lot more of them.” Bucky explained to her, smiling towards the end of his explanation. He was excited to integrate her into his life more. Especially into his family.

“Sounds like a fun time. I can’t wait.” Y/n stopped what she was going and smiled warmly at her man. He wanted her to meet the rest of his family, that warmed her.

“So it’ll just be Aunt May, Peter, Wanda, and Pietro?” Bucky wondered. He was sure that’d be it but he wouldn’t mind if there were more people to meet from her life.

“I believe so.” She nodded, closing the lid to the ziplock container.

“Sounds nice.” He smiled, as he finished zipping up Mox’s jacket.

“I think so. Ready?” Y/n asked, grabbing her jacket.

“Yup.” Bucky answered, grabbing the leash and clipped it to Mox’s collar.

The couple headed out and got into Bucky’s car and he drove the 3 of them over to the Parkers place. When they got there Bucky parked, they got out and headed up. Y/n knocked on the door and it opened on its own a bit.

“Hello?” Y/n called out as her and Bucky shared a glance.

“In the kitchen.” May called out, which caused Y/n and Bucky’s shoulder to un-tense. They entered, shutting the door behind them. The closer they got to the kitchen the more they could smell the delicious food that May had been cooking. “Hey Sweetheart, Bucky.” May greeted with a smile.

Y/n and Bucky hugged May before Y/n asked. “Do you need any help Aunt May?” 

May shook her head. “Nope. Everything is cooking now.”

“Wanda and Pietro texted and they’re on their way.” Y/n told her having received Wanda’s text on their way over.

“Perfect. I’m so glad you both could come.” May smiled at the couple, happy to have both of them here for the occasion.

“I’m grateful to be invited.” Bucky couldn’t put it into words how grateful he was to be welcomed. Then again they don’t know about his profession.

“You're always welcome here.” May practically read his mind when she stated that, as she reached out and squeezed his arm affectionately.

“Yeah, man. You're like family now.” Peter piped up having entered the room not long after. Peter and Bucky had a pretty good relationship so far. Bucky had taken Peter out for a guy’s day and when they came back they were acting like brothers. Peter took out a tennis ball and showed it to Mox and they both left the kitchen.

Y/n nudged Bucky’s side with her whole body as she sent him a smirk. “You're stuck now.”

BUcky wrapped an arm around her holding her close as he looked down at her face with a smile. “No place I’d rather be.”

30 minutes later Wanda and Pietro showed up. They all played games while waiting for the food to finish, and when it did Bucky helped carve the turkey and carried it to the table. Laughs were shared and jokes were told. Moxley enjoyed all the attention and some food May had prepped just for him. After eating they played more games till it started to get really late. Everyone said their goodbyes.

On the way home Y/n couldn’t help the smile spreading her lips. She turned her head to look at Bucky as he drove. “I think that was a fun Thanksgiving.”

Bucky couldn’t agree more. It was a nice small family gathering, and he enjoyed seeing his girl in such a relaxed element having fun. “It was one of the best I’ve had.”

“Really?” That surprised her, she figured he would’ve had better more extravagant Thanksgivings.

Bucky turned his head at a red light to look at her. He lifted their intertwined hands that sat on the center console and he kissed the back of her hand. “Yeah, doll. It was fun and carefree. I enjoyed it.”

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