Marvel Imagines

We're Not Empty Handed (Bucky Barnes X Reader)

A/N: This was a culmination of a bunch of random thoughts strung together over various late nights, so if it makes zero sense, that's why. But anyways - onto this mess of a story!

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"And that's that. Any questions?" The familiar tone of Steve Rogers sounds from the front of the room all of the Avengers, including yourself, are currently piled into, sitting around a large wooden table.

You watch as your Teammates all shake their heads, others beginning to skim through the Mission folders that had just been handed out, chattering softly with their Partners.

"Alright then. Let's suit up and head out," Cap announces once more as a sign that everyone is dismissed to do as they please before their Missions begin.

You're not quite sure what your Mission is yet - your Partner had managed to snatch up the folder before you could get your hands on it.

And now, as everyone else files out of the room, you're left with none other than Bucky Barnes, who is sitting beside you silently.

"So?" You begin, hoping to break the ice between the pair of you, the silence deafening as you scoot closer to his side, peering at the folder in front of him.

"So," Bucky echoes, his mind clearly elsewhere, as per usual.

But, you understand.

He's been through a lot.

A lot more than he'd be willing to tell anyone.

Anyone other than you, that is.

"You alright?" You muse aloud softly, gently placing a reassuring hand on your Partner's good shoulder, causing his gaze to leave the paper and focus on you, your eyebrows likely creased in concern.

"Yeah," He sighs heavily, forcing a small smile. "I'm fine. Just not a fan of what this details, that's all."

You frown as he slides the folder closer to you, your eyes darting to it and beginning to read.

"It's just a simple extraction, Buck," You murmur, confused at his concern. "We've done stuff like this hundreds of times."

"Sure. But look," He grumbles, jabbing his finger into the paper, pointing to the Mission's location.

Berlin, Germany.

"Oh." Is all you can say as memories of your last visit to the area begins to flood your mind.

Zemo... the Winter Soldier... The fight at the airport... The Avengers were falling apart...

"It'll be fine," You assure yourself aloud, forcing a grin onto your features as you turn to face Bucky. "And we can make it fun! We could do some sightseeing if we have some spare time."

At this, the man sitting beside you just rolls his eyes, chuckling lightly.

"I doubt we'll have time to be tourists."

"Oh, come on, Buck! Loosen up a little!"

"I am loose," Your Partner laughs again, the sound making you smile. "I'm just saying we'll be busy."

"Busy only if we stick to the exact schedule," You hum, leaving the table behind, heading towards the exit. "Now c'mon. Let's pack our things and get going."

"Alright," Bucky huffs in defeat, before tossing you a smirk, proving that he's as on board with your tourist idea as you are.

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So far, things were going smoothly.

When you both had arrived in Berlin and made your way to the location laid out in your folder, it was a pleasant surprise to find it already empty - before schedule.