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“He has enough problems, I don’t want this to be something on top of that.”
“Maybe it helps him heal.”
“That works with cats and dogs. This is a CHILD, Natasha!”
“It helped me to go to the children’s hospital when I was down in my early Shield days.”
“…well, those weren’t children you needed to care for, for the rest of your life.”
“He’ll have no problem with it. I bet all my gear on it. And you know I love my gear.”
“Fine.” you grumbled.
“B-Bucky?” you enter his part of the compound with silent footsteps.
“Y/N? What’s wrong?” he asked concerned, hearing the shaky voice and fast heartbeat.
“You need to sit down for this.” you gestured him to sit down.
“So…um, turns out certain things don’t work as well when you’re a supersoldier.” you fidgeted with your fingers.
“What do you mean?” his head dipped to the side, something you loved about his mannerisms. You took the test to where he could see it and his eyes widened.
“You don’t need to ta-” you got interrupted by him jumping up and enveloping you into a hug.
“It’s okay. Not planned. But okay. Wow. Woah. A mini version of you.” his hand absentmindedly went through your hair and you looked up.
“Is it really okay? I know it was more of a one time thing and…well, that’s at least 18 years of responsibility.”
“Was only a one time thing if you wanted it to be,” he grinned down.
“What do you mean?” your right brow went up.
“Am I so bad at showing how insane I go for your every move?” he blushed.
“Apparently.” You giggle.
“Well, I’m having quite the crush. That baby ain’t helping with that.” he said in more of a Brooklyn accent. Something he did when he was comfortable and happy.
“I have a thing for you too, maybe.” A cheeky grin went up at him.
He chuckled before leaning down for a gentle kiss, hand wandering to your lower belly.
“I’m gonna be a dad.” it finally sinks in.
“I was so worried because of PTSD and the job and…” you gave doe eyes.
“I can handle that. Especially with you being the badass mom,” he said with his hand going through your hair again, "Do you have morning sickness? Anything that makes you feel unwell? Wanna be there for ya, darling.”
“Nausea, little bit of dizziness. It’s a super soldier baby, I hope that brings more good than bad.”
“Did you let Dr. Cho test that?” he had a big grin.
“No, but I definitely will.”
“Damn, it’s still hitting me in pieces. You’re going to be a mom. A mom, Y/N.” he’s still in awe.
“I wish I could go back in time to see your mom’s reaction.” thoughts went straight to lips.
“She would go crazy. She’d love you. Promise,” he assured you with a big, warm and excited smile.
“We’re not telling anyone till end of next month. Nat knows. That’s it.”
“All the making out and baby lovin’ in secret? You can be damn happy I’m a spy.” he grabbed you close with a proud smile.
The team didn’t know about both of you being together and much less about you being pregnant with his child. You were glad your feelings were mutual since a one night stand baby really wasn’t something you planned for in life.
But you also needed to get more used to each other in a shorter time frame. You were close-ish before but letting down guards and throwing away potential embarrassment about random things and situations made for some fun and some very vulnerable situations.
“I wonder if I’ll ever know you as well as Steve.” you mumbled in a little spoon position.
“He knows old me pretty well, you’re on the perfect way to know new me better. I mean…we’re gonna raise a child. God, that still sounds absurd.” his arm left you so he could brush through his hair. A cute nervous tick he had.
He told you that his PTSD symptoms got way better since he had this beautiful thing to look forward to.
“I still can’t imagine you with a tiny little baby in your giant arms.” you giggled.
“We have a charity event at the children’s hospital soon. You just need to come with me for once.” he lightly pinched you in the waist.
“Fine. But just for the cuteness.” you said grabbing his arm closer.
After a few weeks of getting way more used to each other and him laying on your belly every evening for an hour, he could finally hear a little heartbeat
Seeing this giant of a man happy cry in your embrace was worth every second of nausea.
“Oh, the tests from Helen came back. It has super soldier DNA strands. And I do too because of that wonder inside of me but they are low and would need to get activated more by gamma rays or something like that. At least for me. Still can kick you harder than bef-” you were interrupted by a passionate kiss.
“I love you. Both of you.”
Your mouth fell open for a second before you could form words again, “I love you too, Bucky. We both do.”
“I can’t wait to hold that little miracle in my arms.”
“My ovaries won’t be ready for that.” you joked.
Steve notices first a bit over two weeks later. The first time he heard two heartbeats while walking past you he just thought it was a mixup. But when you were the only one on the couch in the common room and were eating a bag of chips he was sure there was a second and small heart beat.
“Y/N?”
“Huh?” you answered with a mouth full of chips.
“You have a little secret to tell me?” he sat down with a face like it’s christmas.
“It definitely is little. Can you hear it?” you put the chips bag aside and he gave an intense excited nod.
“How far?” he grinned.
“A bit over three months. I’ll tell the rest of the team soon.” you went over the little dent on your lower belly.
“Who’s the-” he stopped at steps approaching.
Bucky came in with his empty coffee mug and a big smile at you.
“This idiot over there.” you said with big heart eyes.
“Oh. My. God.” his jaw was on the floor.
“You can touch it if you want.” you smiled and sat down differently.
A soft big hand was going over the little bulge.
“Damn. I wasn’t prepared for that.” he mumbled.
“We neither.” Bucky deadpanned and you giggled.
Light feet came closer and Steve moved back while Bucky didn’t care. Nat came into the room a few seconds later.
“Hey guys.” a big smile.
“Nat, Steve?” you got their attention and gestured them to sit down.
“I’d really like you to be godmother and godfather.” you smiled and Steve’s look was going to Nat confused.
“She knew before I even told Bucky. It’s okay Steve.” you giggled.
“Of course I’m gonna take on that role.” she said excited and Steve nodded heavily.
“The rest of the team will find out next week, don’t you dare say a word.” a serious face and nods.
In the coming week you wrote letters for everyone in the compound. “You’ll be an aunt/uncle/brother/godfather/godmother” and a little bit of a sweet message below.
Coincidentally Bucky, Steve, Sam & Nat were on a mission the day you slipped the letters under everyone’s door in the compound.
You heard the early morning commotion shortly after and Clint asking “What does yours say? Mine says uncle.” and Wanda answering “Big sister.”
“We should make her breakfast.” came from Bruce and you smiled at his usual softness.
After the voices were further away in the kitchen you got out of bed, put on something showing off your mini belly and made your way towards the kitchen.
“CONGRATS!” came in unison from the entire team.
“Thank you.” you were glowing and staring at the breakfast they were currently making.
“Do you already know if it’s a boy or a girl?” Wanda asked.
“I don’t plan on finding out till the end of the second trimester. It’s not super important anyway.” you shrugged.
The breakfast was long and full of baby related questions and stories from Clint’s kids.
After you excused yourself because you were tired they immediately came together on the couch.
“Who is the father? Can only be one of the guys on the mission. She doesn’t leave this compound much.” came from Tony.
“What speaks for each of them?” came from Vision.
“My bet is on Sam. They’re flirting a lot between the lines.” Clint threw in.
“I bet it’s Steve. Doesn’t let anyone in on things like that. Would also make sense why we don’t know about them being together.“ Wanda pointed out.
"Guys, what if it’s Bucky?” Bruce added.
Everyone looked at him, shook their head and started placing bets between Steve and Sam. Only Bruce was betting on Bucky. He had a feeling.
The little team came back from the mission and the rest just stared at them with Sam being super confused. Then he opened his door and saw a letter saying “You’re gonna be an uncle, Sam. I’m 3 months in and you better treat me right. -Y/N”
He went to your room and knocked under the glances of the others.
His grin was gigantic when you opened the door, “Really?”
“Yes. I’m so fucking happy.” you squealed before he picked you up and turned you around.
“I’m gonna be an uncle? Oh my god! That kid’s gonna be spoiled so much.”
Everyone betting on Sam exhaled defeated. It was down to the super soldiers.
After a shower and a change into sweatpants and a shirt Steve came to check on you.
“Everything alright? Ate enough? Anything you need help with?” he was so soft with you since he knew.
“Nah, just very tired…well, you could technically help me get something out of my storage but that can wait.” you smiled up at him and the group silently inhaled.
Bucky came around the corner in his usual demeanor and at the sight of his girlfriend and best friend his face lit up.
“I heard you’ve been telling everyone who didn’t know?” a smirk at her. The groups breathing hitched when you nodded.
“Is little bean making any problems today?” he asked with attentive eyes on you.
“Tired, little bit of the dizziness. It’s fine.” you smiled up at him.
“Gotta make sure my two beans are okay.” he planted a kiss on your forehead and the group collectively looked at Bruce doing a tiny happy dance for winning.
“It’s BARNES’ BABY?” Tony finally bursted out confused.
“Am I really that bad at showing how in love I’ve been with this little woman full of energy?” he chuckled.
“How. Long?” Wanda needed to know.
“Since we know about it.” you looked down on yourself.
Nat finally left her room too and came to you and hugged you, “How’s my godbaby doing?”
“Godbaby?” Steve laughed.
“I mean it’s genderless, what else am I supposed to call the baby?” she smirked at him.
“Well… you’re right. Our godbaby is doing good today.” he grinned at her.
“We were the only ones not in on this, huh?” Clint added from the couch.
“Jup.” Bucky gave a cheeky grin before picking you up and finally carrying you to his room. No secrets anymore.
“God, he’s gonna protect her and that baby to death.” someone mumbled.
“Awww.” Wanda was totally up for all the parent cuteness.
“I hope it finally makes him feel like he’s enough.” Steve added when he crashed onto the sofa.
“Have you seen his eyes when he called them his beans? He definitely feels enough already.” Sam smiled with pure happiness for his friend.
“Bean Barnes is gonna grow up around a bunch of idiots.” Nat pointed out shaking her head with a grin.