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

Book 3: Chapter 4: Memories

Sam's mind was reeling.

He had kissed Bella. And it had felt familiar. Very familiar.

But why?

Memories were startng to come back. He had been off the pills for long enough that he could remember sensations and feelings from before.

And Bella was familiar.

Not her face but how she made Sam feel.

He couldn't help it. He wanted to kiss her again. But if Alex found out... It wouldn't be good.

But Sam couldn't stop himself from making his way to Bellas room to see her again. He knew it was a bad idea but he needed to at least find out why she was so familiar.

He knocked.

Yes it was 2am. But yes he was quiet.

The door swung open, surprisingly quickly to reveal Bella dressed in light  blue shorts and a matching tank top. She looked uncomfortable and kept pulling the shorts down to cover her legs more.

'Sam? Why are you awake? It's 2am!'

She made sure to be quiet. Sam knew that was probably a good idea.

He stepped closer to her and tilted his head to the side.

'Can I come in?'

She looked faintly surprised as Sam gently pushed her backwards into her room. Her eyes were wide and very blue, even in the dark. She was adorable.

'Sam... What are you doing?'
'Uh... I needed to talk to you'

Sam reached for her wrists and pulled her towards him. She let him lead her to the bed where they both sat down, side by side. She turned her head to look at Sam, confused.

'What is it?'

Sam didn't know how to explain. He couldn't explain. He'd have to show her.

Bella's wrists were still being held by Sam so it was easy to pull her over to him. She looked at their hands and swallowed nervously.

'Sam... What are you doing?'

He tilted her chin up to look him in the eye. There was a faint scar on her face that-

I recognise that mark!

Another familiarity. But this time visual.

Bella bit her lip and blinked nervously. This small movement was enough to strike a memory in Sam and he remembered-

I've been in this situation with her before...

'Sam! What is it?'

Sam needed to test his theory.

He held Bella's wrist in one hand and with the other he reached for her waist, pulling her closer. Her eyes widened but she let Sam lean in and kiss her.

Memories flitted through Sam's head so quickly the room spun.

Names, places, voices and feelings.

Rhodey?
Zemo?
Steve?

Sam pulled away briefly and looked Bella in the eye. She looked perplexed but... So so familiar!

Sam leaned in again but Bella blocked her face with her hand.

'Sam. Why are you doing this? You don't have your memory back fully yet. It's not smart to do anything until you know about yourself'

Sam grabbed her hands and looked her in the eyes. She looked worried and confused.

'You-You're familiar! I must know you!'