In between - The Bucky / Dean Story

Chapter EIGHT

At the same time, Bucky was lying on his mattress, staring at the ceiling.
He hadn't slept all night. He had thought about Maddy the whole time and imagined, what Dean had done with her, and that drove him insane.
He sighed. „You're crazy, Bucky," he said to himself. He needed to see her again.
So he got up, took a shower and decided to invite her to the cinema.
„But what if she says no." his thoughts circled while he was standing under the hot water. He shook his head. She won't, he was sure about that.
After the shower, he made himself a coffee and called her.
His heart jumped when she picked up. „Hey Bucky," „Hey Maddy," he replied with a smile.
His hands got wet and nervously he ran his palm through his hair.
„How are you." he asked carefully.
„Oh I am good, thank you. I just got home. Dean had to go to his brother. A new case, you know. How are you?"
Bucky replied: „ I'm fine too, thank you. So you are at Home? How long will Dean be gone?
„I don't know," Maddy sounded sad.
Bucky changed the subject. „ I was wondering if you would like to go to the cinema with me tonight."
„Oh I would love to, "she whispered.
So the arranged to meet at 8 pm. After they hung up, he couldn't stop smiling. He would see her again. Today! He couldn't wait.

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„So cinema with Bucky?" Maddy thought. What Dean would say about it, went through her head.
He wouldn't be thrilled, but he could trust her after all.
She smiled. She hasn't been to the cinema in ages. Unfortunately, Dean didn't have time for something like that very often. Most of the time his work did not allow that.
She went to the shower and the called Stacy. They agreed to meet for lunch.
At noon she made her way to Kim's restaurant, where Stacy was already waiting for her. She beamed when she saw Maddy, took her in her Arms, and Said: „ happy birthday sweetie. Subsequently. I hope you had a great day yesterday with Dean?" she smirked.
„Thank you," Maddy replied, „Yes, we had a very nice day."
She told her about her day with Dean and then she started talking about Bucky.  Stacy stared at her, "Bucky?  The guy who always stared at you like that?  Do you want to tell me that you made friends with this psycho?"
"Stacy!"Maddy shouted,  "He's not a psycho. He's nice and we get along well!" „Aha, and what does Dean say about that?" Stacy asked with raised eyebrows.
"Well," Maddy began, "he's not thrilled, actually the opposite. But he doesn't have to worry, we're just friends.
Stacy nodded slowly.  "Well then. What is Bucky like, tell me." So Maddy told her everything about Bucky and that she would meet him at the cinema tonight.  "You are going to the cinema with him?  Maddy are you blind? He's into you!" „What nonsense" Maddy laughed, "I'll say it again: We're just friends! Dean can trust me."
Stacy nodded and they changed the subject.
The friends had lunch together and having a good time. Stacy was raving about Josh again, so everything was the same as always.

Time passed and the evening came. Maddy was at home in the bathroom, putting on makeup. Should she put on lipstick, she wondered. 
"No," she said to herself, "it's not a date.  Just an appointment between friends."
She got dressed and brushed her hair. Today she would leave it open, she thought.
Then she made her way to the cinema, where Bucky was already waiting for her in front of the door.  He beamed when he saw her.  "Hey," he whispered, hugging her.  "Hey," she smiled and hugged back. How good he smelled,  crossed her mind and she closed her eyes for a moment.
They remained in the embrace for a moment.  Bucky was the first to pull away, and Maddy took a step back, embarrassed.  "So what are we looking at?" She asked.
„What do you want?" he replied.
She looked at the board.  There was a Comedy with Adam Sandler. She pointed to it and he nodded.  Bucky bought the tickets and Maddy wanted to pay for the Popcorn  and the drinks but Bucky stopped her: "No, honey, it's all up to me, I invite you!" Maddy actually wanted to protest, but then she stopped and smiled sheepishly.  "Thank you," she breathed.  "You're welcome," he replied.
They entered the hall and took their seat in the back row. Nobody else was there, they were alone. Maddy got nervous a little bit and for a second she thought if this was a good idea. Then she dismissed this thought and started eating her popcorn. Bucky sipped his Cola und both waited for the film to start.
She noticed how Bucky was watching her, turned her head, and looked at him. He returned her gaze and both looked into each other's eyes for a moment. Her stomach contracted and her heart began to bound.
Suddenly the lights went out and the movie started. Both looked away from each other and turned their head to the screen. Maddy grinned, as she saw him through the corner of her eyes, how he ran his palm through his hair.
They enjoyed the movie and laughed a lot. She noticed him, watching her over and over again. Suddenly he slit a little bit closer, reached out his arm, and put it around her. Maddy holds her breath.
Her mind told her that this was not right. She should get rid of it but she couldn't. She was petrified while she felt his muscles around her and smelled his scent. „We're just friends," she thought and lingered in his embrace. After a while, completely in thought, she put her hand on his leg. Bucky gasped for air. She looked at him and smiled. Nervously he smiled back. She noticed him approach. „Oh no," she thought, „he  doesn't wanna kiss me, does he?" She quickly turned her head back towards the screen, Bucky stopped his movement and sank back into his seat. Both of them stayed arm in arm, till the end of the movie.
Maddy enjoyed the feeling of Buckys strong arms around her. She inhaled his scent and she felt a little dizzy. „What the hell is wrong with you." she said to herself in mind. She couldn't understand what he was doing with her. She loves Dean, but Bucky had spun her head right around somehow. „But why?" she thought, „I am happy with Dean!"
The lights came on and the screen went off. Bucky turned his head to her and smiled. She looked at him and smiled back. They fixed their gaze on each other.
No one moved until the folder of the cinema entered the hall. Bucky grinned: "I think we have to go". Maddy looked around and laughed. Then they got up and left the cinema.
As they were outside Maddy said: "This was fun. Thank you for this great evening."
„I liked it a lot too," Bucky smiled. „I'll take you home," he added. Maddy replied: „Oh thank you, but you don't have to." „But I want to!" Maddy nodded: „Okay."
They were both silent on the way. After 30 minutes they arrived at Maddys flat.
„So here we are," Maddy started. Bucky turned and looked at her: "It was a nice evening." Maddy smiled and whispered: "Yes, it was."
Bucky took a step towards her, hugged her, and closed his eyes.  She returned the hug and snuggled against his chest. After a while, Maddy was the first who broke the hug. „Well, thank you for bringing me home, Bucky." „You're welcome."
„I'll go in then. Come home safe Bucky. Good night and hopefully I'll see you soon."
He smiled: „Good night sweetie."
Maddy went to her apartment and Bucky stood there for a while. He was completely lost in thought. Then he broke up and made his way home as well.