Find Me / Save Me (Bucky x Reader)

Two

I finally feel like I can open my eyes. God my head hurts. "Where am I?" I say slowly opening my eyes, seeing a strange man in a lab coat in the corner.

"You are in the hospital my dear... you seem to have gotten in an altercation with a big brut. How very brave of you." He said cleaning his glasses on his lab coat, walking closer to me.

"I was just looking out for my friend. Wait, where's Steve? Is he ok?" You say jumping up from your laid down position, immediately regretting it when you feel a jolt of pain in your head and abdomen.

"Mr. Rogers is just fine. Mr. Barnes too. They are waiting for you in the waiting room. I have yet to tell them you have woken up." The strange Doctor says as he finally arrives next to my bed.

"Who are you Sir?" I ask, a little confused. "My name is Dr. Erskine, Abraham Erskine. And your story miss has really interested me."

"Interested you? In what way?" I say finally able to slowly lift myself into a sitting position without feeling too much pain.

"You. A woman. Got in the middle of a fight to protect your fellow friend. And from what I hear was able to defend herself pretty well for a while. Your brave. You have a good heart. You have what it takes to be a good soldier." He states matter of factly. As if that were even a possibility.

"A soldier Sir? Are you sure you didn't hit your head? I may stand up for my friends, but I'm a woman. Woman aren't strong. They aren't soldiers." You say looking at your hands. You could only wish to be strong enough to protect the ones you love.

"I see beyond labels Miss. (Y/L/N). I see into a person's soul, and you Miss... you are just one of the people I am looking for. I want to offer you a chance. A chance to be something more. Think about it Miss. (Y/L/N). I'll come find you in a couple of days. See if you've changed your outlook." And with that Erskine walks out of your room, leaving you completely confused.

A little while later a nurse comes in, has you sign your discharge papers with instructions for care at home and points you in the direction of the waiting room. Where you were told your friends were waiting for you.

"Hey you two mutts, why the long faces?" You joke as you reach Steve and Bucky who were sitting in a gloomy corner with their heads in their hands.

"(Y/N)!" Steve says with a huge grin on his face, which is covered in bruises. "Who are you calling a mutt kid?" said Bucky as he gets off his chair looking tired and disheveled.

"I see we caused a big stir huh? What a way to ruin a perfectly good movie." I say, trying to lighten the mood.

"You okay?" Bucky says as he places his hand on my elbow. "Fit as a fiddle! Doc said I can go home and rest."

"Let's take you home (Y/N), make sure you get settled in." Steve said grabbing my arm on the other side, leading me towards the exit.

We start walking to my apartment, Steve on one side, Bucky in my other. I feel like I'm a prisoner being escorted back to her room. "Guys..." I say breaking the silence. "You know you don't need to be overprotective. I'm fine."

Neither of them say anything back. I sigh, knowing this was going to be a long walk.

-.-.-.-

As soon as we get to my apartment, I open the door and look back the boys. "Guys. I get it. Your giving me the silent treatment. But I am ok.... I'm home now. I'm fine. Now you guys can either be nice and come inside for a cup of tea like nothing is wrong. Or you can just say goodnight and leave. What's it going to be?" I say placing my hand on the door frame for emphasis.