One Last Job--MASTERLIST

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SUMMARY: Bucky Barnes is retired. He did a stint in the Army, did a stint as a Secret Service agent, even dabbled in the private sector, but that’s over. Now, he just wants to rest in the solitude he’s found in a cabin in the Adirondacks, with only his memories to get him through the sleepless nights.

Until his best friend comes to him with a special request. One last job, protecting the movie star sister of an old Army buddy. She’s being stalked, getting death threats, but that’s nothing they haven’t dealt with before. 

Except there’s something different about this job. And maybe it’s not the job; maybe it’s the girl. But when it turns out that something sinister is at play, Bucky realizes this job … could be his last. 

WARNINGS FOR THE SERIES: THIS IS AN AU, angst, danger, violence, explosions, stalking, celebrity reader, mutual pining, sexual content, emotional crap, blood, medical situations, hospitalization, character death 

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This story is loosely based on the film The Bodyguard. (One of my personal faves, and not just for Queen Whitney singing “I Will Always Love You.”) 

**This series is COMPLETE.**

PROLOGUE ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE TEN ELEVEN TWELVE THIRTEEN FOURTEEN FIFTEEN SIXTEEN EPILOGUE

Sharing this again cause I just finished a bodyguard romance book and it made me think of this awesome series!

One Last Job [Sixteen]

WORD COUNT: 1862 WARNINGS: Talk of violence and murder and murder for hire, slight angst, police goings on CHAPTER SUMMARY: Bucky tries to tie up a loose end.

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Bucky stepped into the club, the gun in the waistband of his jeans weighing against his lower back. He glanced around, seeing the accommodations in the light of day instead of under neon and darkness. 

“Can I help you?”

Bucky stepped forward, making his way towards the woman in a pencil skirt and high heels. He didn’t answer, and she simply raised an eyebrow. 

“Do you have an appointment?” “No, I don’t.”

She smiled. 

“Then what are you doing here?” “I need to speak to Ronan.”

She slowly nodded. 

“May I ask why?” “No.”

Her eyebrow raised again. After a stretch of silence, she gave a quiet laugh. 

“You think we don’t know why you’re here, Mr. Barnes?”

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One Last Job [Fourteen]

WORD COUNT: 5638 WARNINGS: Sexual content, anxiety, suspense, danger, violence, shooting, blood, injuries, character death  CHAPTER SUMMARY: Your big night finally comes, and everyone is on edge. If something is going to happen, it will be tonight. 

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The sun hadn’t risen yet, and you honestly didn’t even know what time it was, if sunrise was even close to happening. You were in Bucky’s arms, head resting on his shoulder, his fingers slowly rubbing up and down your back. 

“Buck?” “I’m awake.”

You nodded, shifting the slightest bit closer to him. Your knee slid between his, and his arm tightened around you. 

“You’re safe.” “I know. I’ve never felt safer than I do right here.”

Bucky smiled as he continued to touch your hair, hoping the motions would lull you to sleep. 

“You really think he’s going to try something at the awards show?” “I would. How many people around the world will be watching? They’d talk about it for years to come.”

You swallowed, sliding your hand over Bucky’s torso and holding him. 

“I’m scared.” “Don’t you know by now that I’d never let anything happen to you?”

You nodded, moving to prop yourself up where you could look him in the eye. 

“And who’s going to make sure nothing happens to you?”

Bucky just stared at you and you shook your head. 

“I know you’re going to do whatever it takes to keep me safe, but Buck…”

You shook your head again as tears came to your eyes. 

“You have to be safe, too.”

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One Last Job [Twelve]

WORD COUNT: 2132 WARNINGS: Angst, character death, funeral, sadness, crying CHAPTER SUMMARY: Loss weighs heavy as those left behind try to make sense of it all. 

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“Hey, buddy.”

Ollie lifted his head to see Steve smiling down at him. Steve knelt to his level, speaking softly. 

“Hey, your tie’s crooked. Come here.”

Ollie lifted his chin as Steve fixed his tie, loosening the knot just a bit. 

“There we go.”

Ollie met his eyes and Steve gave him a gentle smile. 

“How you doing, pal?”

Ollie sighed, lifting his shoulders and letting them fall. Steve nodded. 

“Yeah, me too.” “I miss her.” “I know you do.”

Ollie sniffled, pushing his wrist under his nose. Steve bit the inside of his cheek, then moved to sit beside Ollie. 

“Want to talk about it?”

Ollie shook his head, staring down at his hands. 

“I’m supposed to be strong.” “Who told you that?”

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I could lie and say that I'm sad .... But like no not really. But that ending was so soft its making my face hurt from smiling so hard!!!

One Last Job [Eleven]

WORD COUNT: 2066 WARNINGS: Angst, emotional crap, talk of violence, mentions of drugs CHAPTER SUMMARY: Everyone’s on edge after the scare with Ollie, and the truth finally comes out.

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Bucky stood at the window near the front door, staring out into the darkness. 

“Update.” “Sector one is clear.”

Bucky swallowed. 

“Two?” “All clear.” “Three?” “Finishing up the sweep. All clear.” “Four?” “Nada, boss. Clear here, too.”

Bucky nodded, speaking softly. 

“I want another sweep in twenty minutes. Check back in thirty. Anything out of the ordinary, you speak up immediately.” “Roger that.” “10-4.”

Bucky blew out a breath, looking down the hallway to see Steve coming his way. Bucky took the comm out of his ear, placing it in Steve’s hand. Steve nodded, sliding the comm into his own ear, speaking softly. 

“Update.” “Well, well. If it isn’t Captain Crunch.”

Soft laughter brought a smile to Steve’s face, and he spoke again. 

“And here I thought Sarge had brought in the dream team. What are you doing here, Rhodes?”

Bucky smiled as he patted Steve’s back, making his way down the hall. He stopped short, Clint giving him a tight smile from his spot on the floor outside your room. Clint gave him a nod and Bucky nodded back, softly tapping on the door before pushing it open. 

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WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME!?

How am I supposed to go through the rest of my day like everything is fine when it's is clearly NOT!!! 😭😭

One Last Job [Ten]

WORD COUNT: 2504 WARNINGS: Light angst, non-explicit sexual content, the last scene is INTENSE CHAPTER SUMMARY: Everyone settles in snowy Colorado and things are quiet, until they’re not.

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“Mama, look at all the snow!”

You smiled, rubbing your gloved hands together as you watched your son tear across the backyard of Bucky’s cabin. Natasha was beside you, the two of you wrapped in parkas and scarves and gloves. Natasha shook her head, red hair hidden beneath the fur-lined hat of her coat, breath visible when she exhaled. 

“Why couldn’t he have a cabin on a beach somewhere?”

You laughed, turning to her with pink cheeks and a smile. 

“Then we wouldn’t get to see Ollie’s face when Clint talks him into making a snow angel.” “I believe his face would be just as precious before Clint talks him into snorkeling or something.”

You laughed again, bumping her shoulder with your own. Natasha was smiling, eyes locked on Ollie as he started gathering snow into a snowball. You swallowed, licking your lips and mentally making a note to find some chapstick or something for Ollie. 

“Hey, Nat?” “Hmm?” “I’m sorry we had to drag you out here.”

She didn’t say anything, so you continued. 

“I know you’re up to your neck getting everything ready for awards season, and this is the worst possible time, but … I appreciate you coming.” “And not putting up a fuss?”

You sighed, lifting your hands to cup them around your mouth and nose, trying to infuse a bit of warmth into your system. After a moment, you let your hands fall. 

“I just know there’s places you’d rather be, people you’d rather be with, but I just … I don’t want anything to happen to you.”

It was Natasha’s turn to sigh, smiling softly and waving a hand at Ollie when he frantically waved at her. 

“I’m good here. And sure, I’d rather be anywhere than freezing my ass off in the Colorado tundra, but if it will put an end to all of this … I can suffer for a while.”

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OMG WHAT A FUCKING UPDATE!!!!!

One Last Job--MASTERLIST

(Header created by the FABULOUS @star-spangled-man-with-a-plan​, without whom this story simply would not be.)

SUMMARY: Bucky Barnes is retired. He did a stint in the Army, did a stint as a Secret Service agent, even dabbled in the private sector, but that’s over. Now, he just wants to rest in the solitude he’s found in a cabin in the Adirondacks, with only his memories to get him through the sleepless nights.

Until his best friend comes to him with a special request. One last job, protecting the movie star sister of an old Army buddy. She’s being stalked, getting death threats, but that’s nothing they haven’t dealt with before. 

Except there’s something different about this job. And maybe it’s not the job; maybe it’s the girl. But when it turns out that something sinister is at play, Bucky realizes this job … could be his last. 

WARNINGS FOR THE SERIES: THIS IS AN AU, angst, danger, violence, explosions, stalking, celebrity reader, mutual pining, sexual content, emotional crap, character death, more warnings may be added/removed as the story progresses

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This story is loosely based on the film The Bodyguard. (One of my personal faves, and not just for Queen Whitney singing “I Will Always Love You.”) 

**This story has an undetermined amount of chapters.**

PROLOGUE ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN– coming soon

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@saiyanprincessswanie definitely want to put this fic on your radar it is *chefs kiss* perfection absolutely phenomenal!!!

One Last Job [Five]

WORD COUNT: 2217 WARNINGS: Emotional angst, crying, OH THE TENSION CHAPTER SUMMARY: Bucky’s plan to draw your stalker out takes an unexpected–but not unwelcome–turn.

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You were resting back in your seat, sunglasses on your nose, seatbelt tightly buckled. Bucky had one hand on the steering wheel, his other resting on the console between the two of you, thumb tapping along to the beat of the song playing from the radio. You sighed, turning to look out the window, eyebrows furrowing when you read one of the signs on the side of the road. 

“What are you doing?” “Hmm?”

You turned your head, seeing a smile break out over Bucky’s face. You looked out the window again, sitting up straighter when you read another sign, eyes widening when Bucky flipped the turn signal on. You sat in silence until he took the exit, then shook your head. 

“You’re going the wrong way.” “No, I’m not.” “You know a way to get to San Diego through Nevada?” “We’re not going to San Diego.”

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You just made my whole day with this!!

One Last Job [Two]

WORD COUNT: 2957 WARNINGS: Angsty, emotional, talk of a stalker CHAPTER SUMMARY: You try to get used to having a bodyguard, and a seemingly innocent act proves why you need one.

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You were up with the sun the next morning, foregoing the run/jog your trainer wanted you to do for a swim in the indoor heated pool. You waded into the water from the shallow end, taking a deep breath before ducking your head and swimming under the water. 

You lost count of how many laps you swam, and when your lungs and limbs were burning, you rolled to your back and floated. 

All you could think about, all that you’d thought about through your restless night was Bucky. Why, you didn’t have the slightest clue, but there was something about him you just couldn’t shake. He was attractive, that was for damn sure. But there was something else, something deeper … maybe even a little dark. 

Something you wanted to know more about. 

You ducked your head back under the water, swimming to the side of the pool. You got to the ladder and lifted your head, gasping as you gripped the ladder tightly. 

“Jesus, you scared me.”

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Bodyguard AUs are my fav!! And this slow burn is simultaneously killing me and giving me life.

I just love the easy friendship between her and Steve and the instant connection between her and Bucky. And protective Bucky makes me so soft 😍 and I agree with him all the way Tasha has got to go. I also love, LOVE, love the way you wrote Ollie. He is such a cute little baby and I just want to wrap him in my arms and sheild him from the world!!!

You are honestly crushing it with this fic and I can't wait to see what happens in "Bancougar"