Hello! I'm back! Now, you guys agreed that there should be a second part so Walla! I hope this doesn't suck as much as I feel it does :)
Enjoy!
Bucky Barnes wrapped around you, cuddled close is defiantly the best way to wake up to, Steve would agree with you. Because it's true. Steve woke up with a smile and saw Bucky laying his head on his chest, a peaceful look on his face. Steve's arm was still wrapped around his shoulder, holding him in protectively.
Steve has never been a morning person. But that morning, he couldn't be happier.
He looks at the clock over Bucky's shoulder and saw the red digits said it was nearly eight. He relaxed and closed his eyes, a small smile forming.
It takes another ten minutes before Bucky stirs awake. Steve looked down at him, a smile forming across his face, waiting for Bucky to awaken fully.
Bucky's eyes flutter for a few moments before they settle on the taller man. He grinned.
"Hi," He murmurs, still a tad sleepy.
"Hey," Steve whispered.
Bucky looked around the room, well, of what he can since his head was placed on Steve's broad chest, and sighed in content. He hasn't remembered the last time he's had a good nights sleep. Surely it's been years.
"Whatcha thinkin' bout soldier?" Steve said, running his fingers through Bucky's hair for what felt like the hundredth time. They still need to wash it. Along with his.
"I don't remember much. And I'm not sure if I ever will remeber-"
"You will," Steve interjects.
"-But," Bucky shifted so he was laying on his back, "this," he lifted his metal arm, "will always be a reminder of what I did."
Steve grabbed Bucky by the waist and pulled him to his body.
"I thought we discussed this. That. Wasn't. You. Buck." Steve said. He lifted Bucky's chin so he was looking into his eyes (yeah, he's sappy and cheesy but Bucky wouldn't have it different) and stared before continuing, "That was The Winter Soldier. That wasn't Bucky Barnes. My Bucky Barnes. You don't deserve what they did to you. Once I knew it was you I-" Steve took a shuttering breath "Jesus, Bucky I- God I couldn't even- they said you weren't the same. They said I had to stop you and it was too late to save you. I wanted to save you, I needed to. I would have found a way." Steve said, a tear slowly traveling down his cheek.
Bucky had identical tears, "But you did." But you did.
Steve shook his head, "I could have saved you."
Instantly, Bucky knew they weren't talking about The Winter Soldier.
"What do you mean?"
"You fell," Steve was looking straight ahead, "We had a mission. The train's door blew off. You were hanging. I could have reached further. If I just reached further." Steve's face scrunched up and fresh tears began falling, "I could have caught you. The railing broke. You fell."
It all came together in pieces inside Bucky's mind. His eyes scrunched up and his eyes squeezed tight.
Falling. Looking at Steve become smaller and smaller. Losing an arm. Being dragged away. Seeing the metal arm. Freezing.
"I..I remember." Bucky said, voice cracking.
Steve winced, that's one thing Steve didn't want Bucky to remember.
Bucky must have known because he put his hands on Steve's cheeks and kissed him softly, "Hey," He whispered, "I need to remember these kinds of things. It's just a step further to where we're aiming."
Steve's tense muscles relaxed and his facial expression loosened. He looked at Bucky. Actually looked at him. Saw his hair was in a mess of tangles, the scruff on his face slowly shading to a beard and his eyes had the light they had when they first kissed in the 40's.
He placed his hand on Bucky's cheek (once Bucky removes his hands) and pulled him into a long kiss. That's all it was. A kiss. No tongue, no teeth, no pulling at lip. Yet it made Steve's (And Bucky's but he wouldn't admit to it) stomach tingle.
They pulled away and just stared. They stared for a long while. It felt like time froze and it was just them.
Finally, Bucky cracked a smile, "How about we shower Cap?"
Steve smiled, "Best idea I've heard in seventy years."
The two got up and made their way to the bathroom in the hall.
They started to strip each other from their cloths (it wasn't meant to be in a sexual way.) and turned on the faucet, letting the water warm. As it was heating up, Steve turned around, pulled Bucky in by the waist and bumped his nose with his own.
"I love you," He whispered.
Bucky closed his eyes and smiled, "I love you too."
Steve and Bucky stayed wrapped around each other for a minute or so before pulling away and having Steve check the temperature.
Once it was warm enough, Steve stepped in before offering his hand to Bucky.
He smiled and took it and stepped in and Steve instantly pulled in to his chest.
"Love you," He whispered, running his hands down Bucky's back.
Bucky shivered but laughed, "We say that an awful lot."
Steve grinned in Bucky's shoulder, "We do, don't we."
Bucky just shrugged, "Always were saps."
Steve chuckled and pulled back, pulling them under the spray.
They got soaked instantly. Steve then reached for his shampoo and poured an amount on his a palm before placing his hands in Bucky's hair and began to massage his scalp gently, watching Bucky's eyes close and lean onto Steve's built body.
"Feel good?" Steve asked, still moving his hands.
Bucky said nothing but nodded, making Steve smile. It went like that for a while before Steve gently tipped Bucky's head back and let all the foamy soap wash out.
"Steve," Bucky mumbled, becoming sleepy.
Steve smiled, "Almost done Buck."
Bucky let out another hum and let Captain America wash his hair out with conditioner before rinsing it out.
"All done," Steve whispered, kissing his hair.
Bucky opened his eyes and smiled.
"Alright, go get dressed, go to kitchen. I'll be there in a minute, yeah?" Steve asked, running his hands down Bucky's arms and grabbed his hands (smiles when Bucky's metal hand squeezes tighter).
Bucky nodded and gave him a quick peck before getting out.
Steve smiled and began to wash his hair. Once he was done, he stepped out and dried off then wrapping the towel around his waist. He stepped in the kitchen to see how Bucky was and saw him going through the fridge.
Bucky felt eyes on him. He knew whose they were, he still insisted on looking up. Bad idea. Steve was standing there, in the door way with nothing but a towel wrapped around his wait, (Though you already knew that) crossing his arms with a smile.
"Hey, everything okay?" Steve asked.
Bucky stared for a moment, mouth gaped open slightly, but cleared his throat, "Yeah, yeaa, just finding some stuff for breakfast."
Steve gave him a sheepish smile, "Sorry,I haven't been grocery shopping yet."
Bucky grinned and made his way over to Steve, wrapping his arms around his neck, "That's okay, we'll just have toast and peanut butter, yeah?"
Steve smiled back and kissed him, "Sounds great."
Bucky pulled away and began making the food while Steve went to the bedroom to get dressed.
A few moments later, Steve walked out with jeans, a white t-shirt -that hugged his muscles wonderfully- and his boots. He saw that Bucky was buttering the toast.
"What's on today's agenda?" Bucky asked, not turning around. He didn't have to. It was just those two in the apartment.
Steve sat on the table, leaning back, thinking, "I dunno. Whatever pops up I guess."
Bucky smiled and took their toast to Steve. He took the seat that was across from him and set the plate down.
"Works for me."
Steve smiled and took a bit of his toast just as his phone vibrated.
He groaned around his food, making Bucky chuckle, before pulling it out and saw a text message from Sam.
Fury wants you and Bucky at Stark Tower ASAP. -Sam
Steve froze, how'd Fury know he found Bucky? Why'd he even want to see them? With Bucky?
"Steve?"
Steve shook his head, "Yeah?"
"Something wrong?" Bucky asked, laying his hand on Steves across the table.
Steve gave a small smile, "Uh yeah, looks like we have plans."
"Oh yeah?" Bucky asked, biting into his food, "And what's that?"
"Looks like you get to meet the rest of the Avengers."
This time Bucky froze.
"Buck," Steve said, noticing his panic, "Hey, it's okay."
Steve squeezed his hand. Bucky just shook his head violently.
"I can't, I- I tried to- What if they-"
Steve leaned over and kissed him, making him relax.
"They won't. They know it wasn't you." Steve mumbled against his lips before setting back down.
Bucky nodded shakily, "I'm still worried."
Steve smiled, "Don't be. I'll be there with you the whole time. Just calm down."
Bucky did. Knowing Steve would be there helped. A lot.
He nodded and let his tense muscles relax, making Steve grin.
"We'll head over there when we're done, yeah?"
Bucky nodded again and began to eat, eating much slower than he meant to.
Phew. Done. Now I have to edit. After this I'm headed to bed, my friend's coming over tomorrow and we're gonna see The Winter Soldier again c:
Anyways, there'll be ONE more part and that's when he meets Stark and them ^-^ Woo!
This was meant to be a one-shot. Whale dang.
Hope you enjoy! I'll start the next chapter tomorrow, I don't know when it'll be posted though.
So, Till next time!
