Find Me / Save Me (Bucky x Reader)

One

You glanced in the mirror one last time to check your hair, making sure it was perfect. Tucking in a loose curl behind your ear you take a deep breath and sigh.

Your best friends were waiting for you, you've known them you whole life. Steve and Bucky. The crazy goofy duo that always had each other's back, and your back since you three were young. Living in the same neighborhood in Brooklyn your whole life, watching out and sticking up for one another.

Today wouldn't be easy. Today you were helping Steve lay his mother to rest. Sarah Rodgers was like a second mother to you. After your parents died two years ago in a traffic accident, Sarah stepped in and practically took you in. Although it hurt like hell to have her gone, you knew this was nothing compared to how Steve felt. You had to be strong for him.

"(Y/N)" you hear Bucky calling you from outside your apartment door. "It's time to go."

"Coming Buck" you say, take a deep breath, and head out the door.

The service was beautiful, and as you, Steve and Bucky walked back home a comfortable silence surrounded you all.

Finally getting to Steve's door Bucky grabs him in for a huge bear hug. "You know you can stay at my place tonight. We can all stay in, make a fort in the living room just like we did when we were kids."

"Thanks Bucky, but I'm ok. Really." Steve grabbed his shoulder, then turned to face you. "(Y/N). I know you're worried, but really guys. Go home. I'll see you later."

"I'm with you till the end of the line, pal." Giving him a little shake and a small smile.

"You promised me a movie this week Rodgers. I will hold you to that ok?" you say as I grab him in for a bear hug myself. With that Steve goes into his apartment and closes the door. You and Bucky stay there for a second just watching the door before turning and heading to your own homes.

"I'll walk you home (Y/N)." You turn to Bucky and give him a sweet smile. "Thanks Buck, but don't worry about me. You know I can take care of myself" you say while giving him a wink.

"You sure?" he says looking at you, worry in his deep blue eyes. "Yeah, I'm sure. I need to go for a little walk anyways. I'll see you around Buck." You give him a kiss on the cheek, and quickly turn around before he can see the small blush appear on my cheeks.

You start walking towards your apartment, but slow down and lean against a nearby building, trying to control your breathing. Sarah's death was hitting you hard but you didn't want to admit it. You slump down to the floor and finally let the tears come through that you have been holding in all day.

"(Y/N)...." You look up to see Bucky standing next to you, worry and sadness in his eyes.

"Buck... what are you doing here?" you say, quickly trying to dry up your tears.

"I knew you weren't ok. Followed you to make sure you got home alright." He says taking a seat next to you, pulling you into his side. You lay your head on his shoulder and finally let it out.

After what seems like forever, you finally finish crying. You just sit there with your head on Bucky's shoulder. You take in his scent, he smells like spearmint, the woods, and rain. It makes you feel at home.

"Come on, let me take you home." Bucky says as he pulls you by your waist to your feet. Another blush finds your way to your cheeks, but you keep your head down to hide it.

Holding your hand the whole way home, you can't help to let your mind wander to Bucky. Bucky has always been your friend. Your best friend, just like Steve. But lately you couldn't shake the feeling of something more than friends from your mind. You finally reach your door and you turn to face Bucky.