"It's about time," Natasha murmured against Bucky's lips, after they shared a long kiss at the end of the night, which Bucky finally realized was a date when she took his hand on the way home. "I have been waiting for you to do that."

"Couldn't have just said it?" Bucky teased. "Serum didn't give me mind reading powers." Natasha had never come off as the type to be afraid to make the first move, so he was surprised at her hesitation.

She shrugged, her tone nonchalant. "Wanted to make sure you wanted it too."

Instead of replying, understanding the meaning behind her words, he just kissed her again, more than ready to show her exactly how much he wanted it.

And as she kissed him back, he realized that she was perfectly fine with his approach.

He may have been slow, but it was definitely worth the wait.