They'll Name a City after Us

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Characters: Violet and Bucky
Content: Dramaz on a date.

It'd been a few days since Bucky took her out. Violet was surprised at how much she was starting to like him. Maybe he was good for her. Even through her busy schedule and trying to take care of the little ones. Klaus had started his scholar program and everything had seemed to be going fine. She didn't know why she expected them to object. But Sunny and Klaus seemed to have talked about this at some point.

Their sister was a woman now. Someone was bound to notice. Bucky had.

Not that it was entirely easy to get that close to Violet, but showing him the ruins of her childhood home started to break away her walls. Dinners were always nice when he could make it. She'd hold his hand under the table and try not to catch him looking at her. She'd dip her head down and pick at the carbonara with a tiny but all knowing smile before she'd raise her eyes to meet his. They'd play this game a few times during the course of the meal.

Sunny and Beatrice would insist he stay for reading. Sometimes it was Klaus reading, sometimes Violet. It was usually something philosophical. Violet would put the girls to bed and then see Bucky out. It would end the same. She'd be pressed to him with soft kisses.

She liked it. It was the tiniest bit of normalcy in her abnormal life.

It took two weeks to get her to clear her afternoons and evenings enough to schedule a date with him. This time she made an effort at her appearance. She took an older dress and made alterations to it. She trimmed it in. It was still simple, black, but it didn't make her look like she was swimming in it. Her hair was down with a pin tucking the left side of her hair back. She checked the clock. Two minutes to eight.

Klaus was just smiling.

Violet rolled her eyes. "Oh, it'll be your turn some day." She replied.

"I've got college." He said back before fixing his glasses.

"Right you do." She smirked. Not that it wasn't possible, but it was good he was focused. It was good for all of this if something came of this. But she wouldn't let herself worry about that tonight. No. Tonight was her and Bucky at some diner. And she couldn't help the smile that slowly spread.

Comments

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"Hey." He tilted her head and kissed her, much more chaste this time. "Don't get embarrassed. That was amazing." Consideri9ng it was probably her first kiss like that, it was.

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She shook her head. "I'm not embarrassed." Violet kissed him softly. "It's just new. Not bad or anything. Just new. Wanted to make sure I was doing it right."

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"Is there a right way or a wrong way to kiss?" This is news to Bucky. "I don't think there is. You did pretty well. I just have more experience."

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

"That's what I mean." Violet looked up. "You know more. I don't. It should still be good for you. I want it to be."

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"Don't worry about that? You know how many girls I've taught how to kiss?" ...Okay, bad thing to say. "Anyway, you're better than a lot of them, trust me."

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She smiled at his reaction before leaning in. Pressing her lips softly to his, a hand curled into his hair and swept behind his ear. "I don't care about how many girls you've been with, your past. It's your past." Violet said softly.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"Just like your past is your past. You don't have to worry anymore Violet. That guy is dead, right? He won't come after you anymore." He'd probably have to punch him, or anyone else who came after Violet or her family.

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She shook her head. "It's not that simple, Bucky. Olaf's dead, but he had many associates. People who know he didn't come back. There are judges in the city and CEOs of companies, very powerful people. Not to mention I'm still wanted. This isn't a couple people I've been romantically involved with, Bucky. This is so much bigger." Violet replied looking at him with wide eyes.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"That doesn't mean anything. I'll still protect you if anyone comes after you." just like how he protects Steve from all sorts of people. "They can't follow you forever, Violet."

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She looked down at that. "It's too much to ask you." Violet said quietly. She didn't want to put him in danger either.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"It's never too much. Every time I save Steve from people he's picked a fight with, I'm in danger. And he picks fights with the wrong people." Like the gangs that run around. "So don't worry about me."

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

"I'll always worry about you." Her hand moved over his cheek softly, looking up at him with a sad smile. It seemed that was much of what she did.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"Well, don't worry too much. You already worry about your family. Don't add me to the mix. Steve worries enough about me already." He covers her hand with his own.

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

"I can't promise much, but I'll try." She replied before slipping her fingers through his. "Ready to take me back?"

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. I can take you home." He stands up, tightening her hold on his fingers.

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She stood and threw out their empty cup before leaning her head on his shoulder. "I had a good evening despite what happened earlier." Violet said quietly.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"I had a good time too, in spite of you yelling at me." That kiss was worth it.

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

"I wasn't yelling. I was just very adamant." And hurt.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"Well, whatever you were doing. But it's all right now." He hugs her close to him as he walks her home.

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She let herself relax against him, maneuvering through the streets. "Coming over for dinner tomorrow?" She asked, as they headed down through the abandoned buildings.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

"I'll be there." He smiles at her. "You know I wouldn't miss it for the world."

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She smiled back and tugged him along to her building before leaning in to kiss him again. Not quite as heated as before, but certainly not innocent.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

Bucky kisses her back, and then pulls away from her slowly. "I did have a good time."

[wittybaudelaire.livejournal.com]

She gave him a bright smile before clutching his hand. "Me, too. See you tomorrow, Bucky." Violet said before slowly pulling away and moving towards the door.

[blue-sniper.livejournal.com]

He watches her go and then walks away, hands buried deep in his pockets, whistling. She just made him very happy.