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It had been a couple of weeks since Jack had turned up out of the blue, i had stayed with Bucky and the kids for a week while Bucky had a restraining order sorted out. I was back home now but not before Bucky had arranged for a state of the art security system for the house (which Steve came round to install), i had tried to tell him a standard alarm system would be fine but he insisted that i had this one.....I would even get alerts on my phone if anyone was detected approaching the property.
It had definitely put my mind at ease about being home alone.

Thursday night i was at the Barnes residence later than expected, Bucky had been held up on a case he was working. Allie had been unusually quiet tonight, every time i asked if she was okay she just nodded and after dinner she took herself up to bed.
It was nearing midnight when Bucky finally got home, i had been asleep in the armchair with the chunky blanket over me but woke up hearing the front door close. Bucky walked in looking exhausted but still gave me a smile when he locked eyes with me.
"Hey doll, I'm sorry its so late. You didn't have to wait up you should have gone to bed"
"I was going to but i wanted to talk to you about Allie" i told him rubbing my eyes trying to wake up.
"She okay?" He asked looking worried, i nodded quickly as he sat on the table in front of the armchair i was in.
"She's just not been herself since i picked them up from school. She's been so quiet all evening Bucky and thats just not like her..... she had dinner then took herself to bed. I tried asking if she was okay and all i got was a nod"
"That does sound odd for Allie, i'll talk to her in the morning"
"Okay, well i'll just do their lunches then I'm gonna turn in for night" i said throwing the blanket off and getting up.
"I'll help you with that, get it done quicker".

I made the sandwiches while Bucky grabbed the fruit packs and juice boxes.
He zipped up the lunch bags after adding the sandwiches i made and put them into the girls school bags. I was wiping down the side when i heard Bucky mumble "shit" under his breath.
"Everything okay?"
"I think i know whats got Allie acting like she is..." he said handing me a sheet of paper from Allie's bag.
'Mother Daughter Picnic' was written at the top of the page signed by Ms Harper for tomorrow!
"Is this a yearly thing?"
"No, they've never had one of these before"
"This woman is crazy! She doing this because you turned her down?"
"I have no idea" he run a hand through his hair "i'll just keep Allie home from school if you dont mind having her?"
"I dont mind at all Bucky you know that. Or.... i could go with Allie?" I shrugged, this woman was really pissing me off!
"You'd do that?"
"Of course! Ms Harper already thinks we're married so why not" i chuckled rolling my eyes "i dont want her thinking she's got one over you either"
"Im sure Allie would love having you there with her Y/N" Bucky smiled.
"Do you think Steve could watch Rosie while i do the picnic with Allie?"
"Yeah not a problem, i'll call him in the morning get him to swing by"
"Sounds good, well I'm gonna go get some sleep...good night Buck" i smiled before turning to head up to my room, he grabbed my hand stopping me as i passed him and pulled me in for a hug.
"Thank you doll, you dont know how much this means to us. You're amazing" he kissed the top of my head and took a step back "goodnight Y/N"
"Goodnight" i replied quickly feeling my cheeks burn and went up to my room before he had a chance to see the effect he had on me!

"Allie, baby i saw a letter in your bag about a Mother Daughter picnic at school today" Bucky said at breakfast the next day, she nodded sadly not looking at any of us.
"What would you say if Y/N went with you?"
She looked up with wide eyes at me then Bucky "really?"
"If thats okay with you sweetheart, i'd love to come to a picnic with you" i smiled at her and she broke out in a huge smile climbing down from her chair and running over to me.
"Thank you Y/N" she squeezed me tightly, back to the happy Allie we were used to.
She leaned back and placed her little hands either side of my face and smiled "I love you!"
If it was possible my heart would have melted right there!
"Awww Allie! I love you too sweetheart" i smiled at her.
"I love you too Y/N!" Brooke added not wanting to be left out, i chuckled before smiling over at her.
"I love you too Brooklyn James, i love you all"
I caught Bucky smiling at his girls then at me, i quickly returned his smile.
"Okay, i gotta go my girls" he got up pulling on his suit jacket "Steve will be here at 11am to watch Rosie"
"Great"
"How about i swing by the school and pick you girls up today?" Bucky suddenly added like it was the best idea he'd ever had.
"You having an early day?" I asked sounding surprised.
"Yeah, i'll be there to pick you and the girls up" he smiled kissing Rosie and Brooke on the head then coming over to where Allie was still in my lap to kiss her, he surprised me when he kissed my head too.
"See you girls later, love you" he called leaving the dining room, and with that he was gone.
"Okay, lets get you guys to school".