Missing Piece

Part Five

After Bucky's heartbreaking revelation, you spent the entire afternoon just holding him as he finally fell asleep. You took a few short naps while he slept but you couldn't sleep like he did, you were too worried about him. Every time he made the tiniest sound, you'd almost stop breathing.

You woke him up for dinner. You felt bad about it but he needed to eat. You repeated his name softly until his eyes finally opened.

''Hey.'' You whispered. ''I'm gonna go to the kitchen and get you something to eat, ok?''

He shook his head no and tightened his hold on you. ''Not hungry.''

''I know you're not hungry but you still need to eat ok? It'll make you feel better.'' You kissed the side of his neck. ''I'll bring food here and we can eat while watching a movie, if that's something you want to do. It might help keep your mind off of things.''

It took a few seconds before he answered, you'd almost thought he had fallen back asleep.

''Ok...'' He agreed, finally giving in. ''But I'm choosing the movie.''

''You got yourself a deal.''

Except Bucky didn't let go of you and you couldn't move.

''Buck? You need to let go of me.'' You chuckled.

''Do I have to?'' His tone would have been whiny if it weren't for how raspy he sounded from sleeping for so long.

''Yes, you do.''

He groaned. ''When did you get so demanding?''

You rolled your eyes and sat up when he finally let go of you. You hadn't realized how numb your entire body was from being in the same position for hours until just now. Bucky turned around to look at you when he noticed that you weren't getting out of bed.

''For someone who was so eager to get away from me, you aren't doing a lot to get out of my bed.'' He smirked. ''Can't get enough of me uh?'' He sounded so cocky.

''You wished, Barnes.''

''Damn right I wish. Now come back here.'' He lifted his shoulders from the mattress and tried to grab you by your waist.

You lifted the covers quickly and jumped out of his bed before he could touch you, otherwise you'd never be able to go get dinner.

''So mean.'' He pouted, looking at you.

You stuck out your tongue at him and walked to the door, opening it before looking back at him. ''I'll be gone for 10 minutes, try to survive.''

''I'll try but no guarantees.''

Bucky laid back down and closed his eyes.

''No falling asleep. You better pick a movie before I'm back or there will be hell to pay.'' You called loudly over your shoulder as you walked towards the elevator.

''I'm terrified, shaking.'' He answered loud enough for you to hear him.

You laughed.

The whole way down to the kitchen, you couldn't stop smiling. You had been so worried about Bucky all day, you were relieved to see that he felt better. He wasn't his usual self but the fact that he was able to make jokes and tease you was enough to ease your mind, at least a little.

You decided to heat up a can of chicken noodle soup and to make grilled cheese sandwiches for the two of you. It wasn't a big dinner but it was enough to take care of the hunger. You put everything on a tray and hoped not to trip before reaching Bucky's room.