Mending Hearts

ℂℍ𝔸ℙ𝕋𝔼ℝ 𝟞

𝔸 ℕ𝕖𝕨 ℙ𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨

A slight whirring sound, and my hair being brushed away from my face is what wakes me. I dont remember when I fell asleep, or how long I've been out but whatever I'm lying on is very comfortable. I snuggle closer to its warmth and let out a small yawn. I can hear the credit songs of the film playing and realise I must've been out for a while. A small chuckle coming from the other side of my room is what makes me remember there were people in my room earlier. I open my eyes to see Steve looking at me with a grin on his face before he leaves.

"I'll see you two tomorrow" he calls out behind him. Two? Nat must've gotten back and climbed in next to me.

Letting out a content sigh I close my eyes, but a clear of someones throat makes me look up. I nearly combust on the spot at the realisation of what, or rather who I was lying on. I sit on my knees in front of him, eyes wide and completely speechless from how sudden and strange this situation is.

I shuffle back on the bed a little to give him, and myself, some space. "I am so sorry! I dont know what happened, I'm sorry, wow this is awkward I'm so sorry" I start word vomiting apologies at him, clearly not helping my flustered state. I fell asleep on him!?! How? Why? What is happening?

He chuckles at me, and my heart leaps at the sound, instantly missing it once it's gone. "Its okay, you were asleep. But you missed the movie, you fell asleep almost instantly"

"Oh... it's fine I've seen it a hundred times, I've basically memorized it" I smile at him, grateful hes not running out the room to throw up or yelling at me. "Sorry again though, I didnt mean to use you as a pillow"

"Its fine, glad to know I can be of use sometimes" he jokes, making my smile grow wider. "I liked the film, I'm not sure what was meant to be happening but it was good"

"Oh yeah, I had to watch it twice to get it, but I love it. I'm glad you like it, even when my head was on your arm" I try to joke about the situation, hoping it will make me feel less awkward about falling asleep on the unfortunate blue eyed man.

He gives me a full smile, making my breath hitch slightly at its warmth and beauty. "You were only on my arm for 5 minutes so it's good... but then again you did then move to resting your head on my thigh" he jokes, and I freeze again.

"Oh dear satan on a blueberry bush I was laying my head on your lap?! I'm so sorry- wait that means I cuddled into your lap- I'M SO SORRY!" I cant even begin to describe the discomfort surging through me right now. Apart of me is happy I chose to curl up to him subconsciously, praising it even, but I push those thoughts away thanks to the embarrassment.

Bucky still grins at me, "it's fine Ellie, stop apologising. You were asleep it's not your fault and I don't mind it". Theres something about my name leaving his mouth that revives the butterflies in my stomach, their tiny wings beginning to flutter. I give him a small smile, glad he hasn't got steam coming out of his ears from frustration at me.

"Heh... well I guess thank you then"

"You're welcome. I'll let you go back to sleep, it's getting late" he gets up and heads towards my door.

"Goodnight Bucky" I call out to him, my voice softer than usual clearly showing how grateful I am. A tint on my cheeks appears without me knowing when he turns and I connect my hazel eyes with those beautiful blue ones.

He nods, "goodnight" is all he says before leaving, closing my door softly behind him.

I sigh, pushing my hands through my hair, giving my scalp a slight massage to try and diffuse the tension building. Clearly you need to go to a hospital or something, you don't behave like this. Get yourself together woman!

I turn my tv off and get into bed, shuffling around until I get comfortable. The exhaustion of a rough sleep last night is kicking me hard so I fall asleep instantly. I thank whatever happened today that caused me to fall into a deep, peaceful sleep with no interruptions.