The next morning you woke up with 10 missed calls from Steve. You picked up your phone and dialed his number "Hello?" You said in your morning voice.
"Y/N, I didn't wake you up did I?" Said Steve through the phone.
"No I just woke up. What's up?"
"I did a bit of research about mind control and memory loss and it said that there are words that can help you remember things from a long time ago."
"Trigger words you mean?"
"Exactly. Do you think his memory loss could be restored by using some words that like meant something to him in the past?"
You rubbed your eyes thinking. " I'll agree with you on the trigger words part. Trigger words definitely play a part here, but I don't think they can help him restore his memory. I think he was being controlled by them." That was definitely what was happening.
Barnes couldn't just forget about the fights he had. It was like he was being hypnotized and it could only be broken by becoming unconscious and waking up as yourself again. It was complicated to explain to someone.
"Look Steve I just woke up," you yawned "Why don't you come over at noon and we can talk about Barnes."
"Alright then I'll be at yours at around 6:00, thanks Y/N." He said.
"Oh and Steve before you go. Do not bring Barnes."
You hung up the phone.
You decided to take a nice warm bath before getting yourself some breakfast. You went over to your bathroom and turned on the tap. You noticed yourself in the reflection.
Damn
"Looks like I won't be needing makeup today."
After your bath you decided to head down to the bakery near your apartment and get yourself a fresh croissant.
You threw on some clothes and headed down to the bakery.
After having a croissant and some hot coco you headed back up home.
You were just about to open the door when you noticed it was unlocked. You took out your extra gun from your boot and pointed it in front of you before opening the door. You heard voices round the corner of your doorway. You turned the corner and pointed your gun out.
"Woah woah it's just us!" It was Steve with his hands in the air. Idiot. "Steve you could've waited." You shook your head sliding the gun back into your book. You shut the door locking it properly this time.
"Rogers what are you doing here. We agreed 6:00 not 12:00," you said taking off your leather jacket and hanging it on the hanger.
"We've had a bit of a problem." He said.
"Don't tell me he's here too." You guessed.
"How did you know?"
"Cause Barnes IS the problem." You scoffed walking into the living room. You saw Barnes awkwardly standing in the middle.
"You know you can sit," you pointed to the couch. He sat down uncomfortably.
"So you gonna tell me why he's here?"
"Erm well, how do I explain this to you. I let Bucky go out and get some fresh air and someone recognized him. And then everything just went completely wrong."
"You meant to shit?"
He gave a little laugh. "Yep."
"Steve why'd you let the bionic staring machine out for fresh air? Are you out of your mind?"
"I heard that," said Barnes.
"Shut up, Barnes."
"Can Bucky stay here?" Steve looked at you.
You felt your insides burst. Stay? Here? With HIM? Him with YOU? Aw HELL NAH!
"No," you said calmly.
"Please Y/N, I know I've been asking so much from you lately but I promise this is the last thing." He pleaded.
"Steve that guy has a metal goddam arm and almost killed me. I don't care if that wasn't him it still was him! How do we know he isn't just going to randomly turn back into the maniac before?"
"You said it yourself, the code words. It won't work if you won't say them to him. Besides you could use some company and he'll keep you safe."
You looked at Barnes. He looked at you. "Barnes you know that I really hate you right? No matter what I say or do on your behalf I'll still hate you. Deep Deep down." Your breathing got heavier.
"Ok relax, he'll be great company," Steve tried to persuade you.
"I have Wilson for that." You crossed your arms.
"Please Y/N I have no where to go," Barnes said in a stern, but softer than usual voice. You looked at Steve. "Fine," you gave up "But I'm doing this for Steve," you turned to Barnes "NOT for you."
Not for you.
