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Bucky gently kissed Steve forehead. He whispered softly, “Wake up, sleepyhead.”
“Mmhm.” Steve mumbled, and slowly opened his eyes. “Did I— ?”
“Fall asleep on the couch?” Bucky asked. “Yeah.”
“What happened?” Steve asked, sitting up.
“We kissed for like an hour, and then you fell asleep on my lap. I was gonna carry you to bed, but I would’ve fallen asleep too, and I was not gonna do that.” Bucky said. “So, I sat here with you, and watched some random movies.”
“But didn’t get any sleep?” Steve sighed.
“No.” Bucky shook his head. He swallowed hard, like he was trying to hold back tears.
“Hey.” Steve said softly. He hugged him.
“I have therapy today.” Bucky noted.
“I know.” Steve still didn’t stop hugging Bucky.
“Are you gonna le—”
“No.”
“Good.” Bucky mumbled. He positioned himself so that his legs were wrapped around Steve’s waist, and wrapped his arms around his necks.
“I love you so much, Buck.” Steve said. He gently ran his fingers through Bucky’s hair. “Just know you can always talk to me. You know that right. I will always be here for you.”
“I know Stevie. I just- I don’t wanna be a burden.” Bucky said quietly.
“You’re not. I promise.” Steve pulled back to look at Bucky. Tears streamed down his fiance's face. “Hey, hey don’t cry, please.” He gently brushed the tears away.
“I’m sorry.” Bucky whispered. Steve just pulled him in close to his chest.
“Everything’s gonna be ok.” Steve cooed softly.
“So Barnes,” Tony said from the back of the car. “Is she hot?”
Bucky sighed, Tony had asked several times if he found Dr.Hubel attractive, and he was starting to get sick of it. “I couldn’t tell ya.”
“What's that supposed to mean?” Tony asked.
“It means I’m gay, dumbass.” Bucky said.
“You’re gay?” Both Steve and Tony asked.
“Ummm.” Bucky stammered. “Oh look we’re here.” He climbed out the car. “Bye, love you.”
“Love you too.” Tony called out. Bucky flipped him off.
“Buck wait.” Steve called.
“I gotta go Stevie!” Bucky said.
“I love you.” Steve smiled.
“Love you too.” Bucky winked, and walked off.
“You two are cute.” Tony smirked. Steve just blushed. “It’s true!”
“Yeah, whatever.” Steve pulled away from the curb. “Why are you here again?”
“Because, we’re going to look at suits.” Tony sighed.
“Right.” Steve cleared his throat.
“Let’s go!” Tony chirped.
“Ok, ok.” Steve laughed, and drove down the road. The suit store wasn’t too far a drive. The doorbell rang, when Steve pushed opened the door.
“Welcome!” A tall, black haired man called from the back of the store. “We have a sale on some vests and shirts. Please ask me, if you need anything.”
“Thanks.” Tony said. He turned to Steve. “So, let’s start with the basics, like what color were you thinking.”
“Well,” Steve started. “I love dark blues.”
“Ok.” Tony nodded. “Vest or no vest?”
“Not sure yet.” Steve shrugged. He seemed a bit uncomfortable.
“Excuse me!” Tony called to the salesman.
“Yes sir?” He walked over with a smile.
“He’s thinking about a dark blue suit, but can’t decided on a vest or no vest.” Tony said. “What do you think?”
“I always think vests are the way to go, they seem to elevate the suit.” The man said. “Either way, I’m sure your bride will be very pleased.”
“I don’t know.” Steve looked down at his hands. “I don’t really dress fancily, and I just want to look nice for Buck.”
“Buck?” The man asked.
“Yeah, that’s his groom.” Tony said.
“Oh, I see.” The man’s face twisted in disgust. “I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”
“Excuse me?” Tony snarled.
“What?” Steve asked quietly.
“We don’t tolerate homosexuals here.” The man snarked.
“EXCUSE ME!” Tony yelled.
“Please leave.” The man said.
“Oh no, oh hell no, you don’t get to—”
“Tony, Tony,” Steve said. “Let’s just go.”
“But he—”
“Come on.” Steve said sternly.
“Fine.” Tony stormed out of the store, with Steve on his heels. They stopped at a small coffee shop, and sat outside with their drinks.
“I can’t believe he did that!” Tony fumed. “That was completely and totally unexceptable. He can’t just refuse you like that.”
“Tony—” Steve mumbled.
“It’s not ok, it’s fucking disgusting that he should treat you like that!” Tony started to yell.
“Tony!” Steve hissed. “Can we just drop it? Please!”
“But—”
“Please!” Steve pleaded.
“Fine.” Tony sighed dramatically, he paused for a long while before talking again. “Did you not know Barnes was gay?”
“No.” Steve said, he gently drummed his fingers on the table.
“So that’ll be a fun chat.” Tony chuckled.
“I guess.” Steve laughed a bit too. “I’d never really thought about my orientation, ya know. I knew I loved Bucky, and that was about it.”
“Why do you thing he didn’t tell you?” Tony asked. Steve went quiet. Why didn’t Bucky tell him? Did he not trust him? Why?
“I don’t know.” Steve mumble quietly.
“Hm.” Tony slowly sipped his coffee. “We should probably go get him.”
“Yeah, probably.” Steve smiled smally.
“Hey Stevie?” Bucky asked, sitting next to him on the couch.
“What’s up?” Steve put down the book he was reading.
“Are you ok?” Bucky sounded worried. “You seem...off.” Steve had neglected to tell Bucky about what had happened at the suit store. He knew he’d just get angry.
“I’m fine.” Steve said, picking up the book again.
“Hey.” Bucky said softly. He pulled the book away from Steve. “You’re ignoring something.”
“I’m not.” Steve sighed. “Please stop asking.”
“Steve…” Bucky whispered. “Please.”
“While you were at therapy, me and Tony went to a suit store, the man there told us to leave because I was marrying…” Steve voice trailed off, and he hung his head.
“Because you were marrying a man?” Bucky asked. Steve just nodded his head.
“Why didn’t you tell me you were gay?” Steve mumbled.
“I— I didn’t think it mattered.” Bucky said.
“Were you afraid to tell me?” Steve asked.
“I— I didn’t know how you’d react, and I was afraid you’d be mad at me for not telling you.” Bucky said shyly.
“Why would I be mad?” Steve asked.
“I— I don’t— I don’t know, I’m sorry.” Bucky hung his head.
“I’m not mad.” Steve whispered, and gently lifted Bucky’s head. He smiled softly. “I’m not mad.”
“Really?” Bucky asked, looking at Steve.
“Really.” Steve kissed him. “I’ll always love you.”