Sambucky - Figuring out feelings: Book 1, 2 And 3

Chapter 1: The Car Incident

*Clunk*

'What was that?!'
'Sam, we've talked about this... Not every thing I hit is a person'

Bucky kept driving.

'It was probably just a rock'

Sam turned around in his seat nervously. 'ah ha you're probably right... It's probably nothing.' Bucky glanced at him and smirked at his expression. Then he turned around worriedly in case. 'You really don't trust me? After all we've been through?' Sam relaxed his shoulders and laughed. 'You didn't really do anything' Bucky feigned shock. ' I am offended. Did you not see me? I saved everyone.' Sam loved joking around with Bucky. It made him feel close to him and it showed him that Bucky was becoming himself again. Sam and Bucky both knew damn well that they had both done a lot to stop the flagsmashers but it helped them cope with it by joking around. Sam could still see Karli's face as she died. He dreamt about her each night and always woke up in a cold sweat with tears in his eyes. She hadn't deserved to die and even though it seemed everyone thought she deserved death, Sam strongly believed she was a good person that just did the wrong thing.

Nightmares were unlike Sam - they were Bucky's thing - and even though Bucky had shared his nightmares with Sam, Sam struggled to open up. He shouldn't be having these nightmares he was the counsellor! The one with all the advice. But now Sam lacked advice and he was sinking fast. Sam shuddered. Bucky glanced over at him looking concerned.

'Hey you o-'

*Bang*

Bucky slammed on the breaks. He glanced worriedly at Sam.

'That sounded a lot bigger than a rock'

Bucky and Sam jumped out of the car. Bucky ran to the front and from his face Sam knew it wasn't good. Bucky picked something up and then Sam saw what it was. Bucky held a kitten. It was black and had a white patch on its eye. Sam walked closer to see what injuries it had. It seemed okay except for the fact it's eyes were Closed. But when Sam got close he noticed the patch of blood. Sam looked up at Bucky. Bucky's blue eyes looked bright? Tears?

'Bucky? Are you o-'

Bucky looked up sharply. He looked cold and closed off. The bright, happy look had vanished as quickly as it had appeared. 'Get the first aid kit'

Sam looked confused.

'You have a first aid kit in the car?'
'Just get it'

Sam jogged over to the car and stuck his head in. 'Um where exactly...' he felt a hand on his side. Bucky shoved him over to give him room. He still held the kitten in his right arm. Sam shot him a confused look. Then he realised how close they were. Sam backed out of the car and waited while Bucky rummaged around in the car. He came out of the car holding the kitten and some bandages and tape. He walked over to the grass and gently laid the kitten down. He ripped the bandages and gently wrapped the kitten's paw. Sam knelt down beside him.

'Uh... So... You like cats?'
Bucky ignored him. Sam did not understand what Bucky was doing but he would tolerate it for another minute. He could be patient.
He cracked his knuckles causing Bucky to slightly jump. Sam hated silences. He had to fill it.
'Sooo... You fixing it?'

At last Bucky looked up. He put his hand out. 'Uh...' Sam didn't know what he wanted so he awkwardly high-fived him. Bucky rolled his eyes and reached around him to grab something. The tape. He ripped a piece off with his teeth and carefully pushed down on the kitten to fasten the bandage around it. He seemed satisfied with his work. He stood up still clutching the kitten firmly but gently in his right hand. Walked towards the car. Sam stumbled after him.
'Wait... Are we not gonna talk about this?'
'Talk about what?' Bucky said as he climbed into the driver seat. Sam rolled his eyes. Bucky could be so dense. 'Um... Maybe the cat?!' Sam sat in beside him and clicked his seat belt. Bucky exhaled. Sam turned to look at him. Bucky shoved the cat into his hand and started the car. Started driving. 'Well then.... Just stay silent.' Sam reached for the radio. Bucky smacked his hand away. Sam looked at him offended. 'My car. My rules' Sam rolled his eyes and looked out the window. Then he remembered the kitten. He glanced down. It's eyes were open. 'Aw... It's awake' he looked at Bucky. Bucky looked relieved. They drove on eventually reaching the vet.