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"Wait…so you kissed me?!"

Lydia had to stifle a laugh as she looked at Bucky's incredulous face as she finally filled him in on the regained memories of the time traveling escapade.

"Well…technically YOU kissed me, Mr. Barnes. And it was brilliant that you thought to give me your tags…without even knowing how important they would prove to be."

Bucky smiled as he reached a hand forward and ran his fingers over the tags that Lydia wore around her neck.

"I guess I can't blame myself for taking advantage of another chance to kiss you…though I'm pretty pissed that my old self was suave enough to get you to dance before I had the chance to take you out…"

Her smile mirrored his as she leaned in and softly planted her lips on his. He eagerly returned the kiss, bringing his hand to the back of her head to pull her in and deepen it. A soft sigh escaped Lydia's mouth as Bucky's lips left hers and trailed kisses down her neck, stopping at her collarbone, which he gently nipped. She playfully pushed him over so he was lying on his back and she was sitting on top of him.

A warm breeze began to pick up, ruffling the blanket that they were laying on top of. The striking colors of the setting sun covered the rooftop in an orange glow. Bucky felt himself melt as he looked up at her, her hair carelessly blowing in the wind, eyes full of wonder as she watched the sunset paint the sky.

Their eyes met and Lydia felt a wave of emotions crest inside of her, spilling out and dripping down her body with a tingling sensation. Another smile slowly crept across Bucky's face as a thought came to mind.

"Lydia…you never told me what your type is…."

Lydia raised an eyebrow, playfully wiggling her body on top of his.

"Well…I seem to have a thing for guys with metal arms…"

Bucky grinned as he reached up and pulled her face down to his. He kissed her forehead, then each of her cheeks, her chin, her nose, and finally her lips. Then he pulled back slightly and looked into her eyes.

"I love you, Lydia."

She smiled, bringing her hand to the side of his face.

"I know."

A small squeal escaped her lips as Bucky's hands snaked around her bottom, pulling her around so they were lying side by side. He then closed the distance between their faces and kissed her urgently, the warmth sending a electrifying current throughout both of their tangled bodies.

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Fin.