{1942}
I walked down the street of Manhattan heading back to my apartment.
"Oi, miss why don't you come over and talk to a real man?" I turn my head and looked at the man. He looked a couple years older then I am and I am 27. He had a cigar in his mouth.
"Excuse me, but talking like an ass will not get you a woman." I stated and continued walking. I heard foot steps behind me before I was pulled into an alley. I gave out a squeak before the man covered my mouth also pinning me to the wall.
"And talking like that won't get you a man." He growled looking at me with amusement. I tried getting out of his grip but sadly failed to. There was no body around.
An idea sparked in my head as I smirked. I raised my knee up as fast as I can, kneeing the man in his jewels.
"You should never put your hands on a woman like that." I stated glaring at him and quickly turned and went to run but was pulled back. And in a swift swing my head snapped to the side. I whimpered as I placed my hand on my now red cheek. I tried pulling my wrist away but he was stronger then I was.
"I suggest you let the woman go." I heard a voice behind me. I turned and saw a man standing there, he was handsome. He had short brown hair and blue eyes with the perfect tanned skin.
"And who might you be?" The man who just slapped me asked. The man who just arrived looked at me and saw me holding my cheek. His face turned angry.
" James Barnes." The man who I now know as James said taking a step towards us. The man let me go and squared off to James and swung at him. I gasped but James quickly grabbed the creepy mans fist and punched him making him fall and knocked him out. James looked up at me and smiled a bit.
"Are you alright ma'm?" He asked. I nodded slowly taking my hand off my cheek.
"Yes. Thank you, James." I said politely. He smiled showing his perfectly straight and white teeth.
"Please call me Bucky." He says sticking his hand out to me.
"Well Bucky I am Brianna Andrews." I say. Taking his hand and he gently brought it to his lips and kissed my knuckles. I lightly blush.
"What a beautiful name for a beautiful woman such as yourself." I blushed even more. I smiled lightly.
"Well thank you." I say to him.
"Anytime sweetheart." He stated winking at me. "Would uh, would you like to go to dinner with me tomorrow evening say around 7?" He asked a hopeful look on his face.
"Yes that would be lovely." A charming smile appeared on his face.
"That's excellent ! I will pick you up tomorrow then." I nodded. I thanked him again and began walking away until he lightly grabbed my hand. "Let me walk you home. It's not safe for a lady such as yourself to walk home alone." I smiled and me and him walked to my apartment.
We talked a bit and got to know each other.
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We walked the steps to my apartment and we stood there in silence for a few moments.
"Thank you for walking me home Bucky." He smiles.
"Any time." He said. He lent in a lightly kissed my forehead. "Have a good night." He said walking back down the stairs.
"You too!" I say before unlocking my door and walked in. It wasn't the biggest but it was a cozy little apartment. I liked it.
I walked into my bedroom and got changed into my nightwear and fell asleep on my bed.
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I woke up to the smell of eggs and sausage. Curious, I got out of bed and I quickly got changed and grabbed my gun I had hidden in my room. I held it behind my bed as I exited my room. I peeked into my kitchen and saw a woman standing there. She turned around and I instantly recognized her.
"Peggy!" I exclaimed putting my gun down. You smiled at me and hugged me. Once we pulled away and looked at the gun.
"I hope you didn't plan on shooting me." She stated. I sheepishly smiled.
"Only if I didn't know you." I said. She laughed.
"Well, I hope your hungry." I nodded eagerly.
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Me and Peggy quietly ate our breakfast.
"It was delicious like always Peggy." I stated with a grin. She chuckled.
"Well thank you." She said standing up grabbing our plates and set them in the sink.
Peggy and I have been friends since we were children. I grew up in England with her until I turned 18 and moved here to New York.
"So what are your plans for today?" Peggy has asked me.
"Well later this evening I am going to dinner." I told her. She smirked.
"Whose the lucky guy?"
"His name is James Barnes but people call him Bucky." She nodded then grinned.
"Well I have some business to attend to I will talk to you later." Peggy said to me.
I nodded and showed her to the door.
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For the rest of the day I just read my books and sketched. Two of my favorite things to do.
Before I knew it it was six. I decided to get ready.
I wore a red dress with little designs on it and my black flats. I curled my hair and pinned some strands to the side.
I applied very little eye shadow and mascara. And I even added a bit of red lipstick.
Before I knew it, it was 7. And right on time I heard a light knock on my door.
I walked over and opened it. Bucky stood there with a bouquet of flowers. I blushed lightly and smiled.
"Bucky they're beautiful!" I exclaimed.
"Not as beautiful as you look." He said. I blushed and I took the flowers to put them in a vase.
"I'll be right back, you can come in." I said walking away with the flowers. I walked into the kitchen and reached up on a shelf and took down a blue vase and filled it with water before putting the flowers in it.
I walked back to Bucky who had a smile on his face.
"Are you ready?" He asks me. I nodded and we exited my apartment.
He took us to a restaurant. I don't really remember the name though.
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Bucky was really nice and sweet.
I think I might be starting to fall for him. And I just met him!
A slow song started playing through out the restaurant.
Bucky stood up from his chair and walked next to mine and put his hand out to me.
"May I have this dance?" He asked sweetly. I smiled and nodded. I took his hand and he pulled me gently out of my seat. He wrapped his one arm around my waist and held my right hand with his left. I placed a hand on his shoulder and we began to slow dance. I blushed as I noticed people staring and I started to blush.
"They're only staring because you look beautiful." He whispered in my ear. I lightly smiled and blushed even more. He grinned once he saw my blushing face.
I rested my head on his shoulder as we continued to dance until the song slowly came to an end. We pulled apart and he kissed my cheek.
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We were finished with dinner shortly after and we decided to take a stroll around Manhattan.
A light breeze brushed by and I shivered.
"Are you cold?" He asked taking off his coat.
"I'm fine, really." I said but the coat was already on me. I smiled. He's so sweet.
"Thank you." I mumbled. He smiled in response and nodded.
"Can I hold your hand?" He asked.
"Yes you may." He grinned and slowly took my hand into his. His hand felt very warm not to sound odd or anything.
We talked about random things for an hour and before I knew it we were at the doorstep to my apartment.
"I had a lovely time tonight, thank you." I told Bucky.
"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and I know I did. Would you like to go out again with me on Sunday?"
"I would like that." He smiled as did I. We stood in front of each other in silence.
Bucky started leaning in, so I lent up and met him half way. The kiss was soft and short but still sweet. Once we pulled away he kissed me on the forehead.
"Goodnight." He said.
"Goodnight." I said unlocking the door and stepping inside.
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