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

Book 3: Chapter 5: Awake

Sam woke up, feeling truly awake for the first time in months.

He was back. And Bucky was here. Everything would work this time. Alex didn't have a chance.

He hoped.

He sat up and as he got ready to go to breakfast he heard a knock.

Better not be Alex.

He answered the door.

'Hi babe! How are you?'

Ugh.

Sam plastered a fake smile on his face and stepped out of his room.

'I'm good... Babe. How are you?'

Alex frowned at his pause but shook it off.

'I'm good. Ready for breakfast?'
'Yes'
'Today we actually have a guest!'

Sam nodded. He didn't particularly care. Alex smiled, fondly and leaned in, kissing Sam.

Ew ew ew. Sorry Bucky.

'Lets go!'

As they made their way downstairs, Sam saw Bella- Bucky come out of his room. He tried not to get too excited. He had to act as he had before.

Um... How did I act before?

Sam went with the polite option. He smiled at Bucky, trying not to make it obvious that he knew. Alex couldn't know.

'Bella! We have a guest today!'

Sam saw Bucky place a careful smile on his face and smooth down the blue dress he was wearing.

'Oh. That's... Lovely'

Alex nodded and gestured to him to join them walking downstairs. Bucky kept in step beside Sam and entered the 'breakfast room' together. As they both entered they both noticed at the same time.

Olivia.

Sam's mouth dropped open and he quickly tried to hide his expression. He glanced to Bucky whos expression mirrored his own.

'Uh...'

Bucky stepped towards Olivia and held his hand out.

'Hi Olivi- I mean... I'm Bella! Pleased to meet you'

Olivia smiled, calmly and shook hands with Bucky.

'I'm Olivia. I love your dress!'

Bucky smiled, awkwardly and sat beside her. Sam was still frozen at the doorway.

'Sam?'

Alex was staring at him.

Crap.

'Coming!'

He joined them at the table, trying to stay calm.

How? She died?

But Sam knew he hadn't seen her die. They had just been told by Alex.

And believed him.

Stupid. Stupid!

They began breakfast.

'So Olivia... Tell Sam and Bella about the party'

Party?

Last time Sam was at a party he had made out with Bucky, Almost lost Bucky and had an awful time altogether.

That was when all this crap had started.