(Sorry this is so short, but this little piece of fluff was just begging to be written. For those who are curious, Steve will be bringing Bucky home in the next chapter, I promise. I'll also be introducing an OC named Brooke in the next chapter so stay tuned. I want to say thank you to everybody who has reviewed so far. Reviews keep me writing. With that said, please review. Hope you like this chapter)

Chapter 2

Steve woke up to the sound of Bucky crying and whimpering. He had hoped that his friend wouldn't experience the nightmares but after all Bucky had been through, it was inevitable. Steve stood up and went over to sit on the edge of Bucky's bed. He tried to very gently wake him up, but as soon as Steve touched his friend's shoulder, Bucky sat bolt upright, eyes wide with terror. Steve pulled him into a hug, trying to make him feel as safe as possible.

"Bucky, it's okay, it's me, it's Steve."

"I was back at the base. I was in so much pain; they were going to put me back in cryo-freeze." Bucky sobbed, clinging to his friend as if his life depended on it.

"It was just a nightmare, you're safe, I'm not going to let anyone hurt you. I promise." Steve felt Bucky relax and Steve released him from the hug, keeping a hand on his shoulder

"I know." Bucky wiped the tears from his cheeks, feeling a tugging on his right arm as he did so. He glared at the IV that was still in his arm, frustrated that he couldn't take it out himself. It wasn't that it was painful, just uncomfortable. "How much longer do I have to stay here?"

"After you fell asleep, I talked to one of the nurses. She said that if you're still doing well tomorrow, I might be able to take you home. Nat's going clothes shopping for you tomorrow and I have a spare bedroom in my apartment that's already made up for you. It'll be just like old times."

"Sounds good to me"

"You should go back to sleep. I'll be right here if you need me. Okay?"

Bucky nodded and settled back down into the bed. Steve, remembering what Bucky used to do for him all those years ago when he was sick, pulled the covers up around Bucky's shoulders. Bucky closed his eyes and mumbled something that sounded like "thanks." Steve sat on the edge of the bed for about ten minutes until he heard Bucky's breathing deepen and even out. At that point, he knew Bucky was asleep. Only then did he go back to his chair and fall asleep again.