apartment 26C : bucky barnes

thirteen.

*Augustine's point of view

The sun was slipping through the curtains when I woke up. Bucky's eyes started to open so I quickly shut mine. We weren't touching so it wasn't that bad but I didn't want him to think I was watching him.

"You know I can see you, doll." He chuckled while I opened my eyes back up.

"Didn't want you to think I was a creep." I laughed then rolled out of bed.

"It's fine. I have caught Sam looking at me for too long before."

I grabbed my clothes then went to shower, Bucky went to make himself breakfast. Hailey called me while I got ready, she mentioned something about how Charles had some old vintage designer clothes we could look at this weekend. I told her that sounded great. Like I have mentioned, Charles has been working here forever so obviously he has a ton of gifts and things from his collection.

"August! There is a package here for you!" Bucky yelled from the kitchen.

"I'm coming!" I yelled back after I finished my eyeliner. I knew exactly what the package was, Kendall found a 1998 Christian Dior John Galliano lace mini dress at a vintage shop while she was in California a few months ago so she ordered it there for me and I sent her the money. I didn't exactly know what I was wearing to Fashion Week but this could be a start. I hung it up in my closet then picked out a white dress with a little lace up dark brown corset and heels. I figured I would just wear this to see Theo later. I slipped on the dress but couldn't lace up the corset so when I saw Bucky walk by I asked him to help.

"Can you give me a hand, please?" I huffed at my attempt to tie it myself.

"Sure thing, sweets." He smiled before coming over. His metal fingers sent shivers up my spine but I tried to play it off like it didn't happen so he wouldn't notice. He was very delicate while tightening it, I could see him concentrate in the mirror. Finally, he looked up at my and waited for a response.

"T-Thanks, Buck." I smiled at him in the reflection.

"Anytime. I have therapy today and then later Sam wants Sharon and I to meet up to discuss some business with S.H.I.E.L.D. Not sure when I'll be back."

"That's fine, when I get off of work I am gonna come say goodbye to them all and then go meet up with Theo." His eyes fell to the floor. "Do you want me to make dinner for whenever you get done?"

"No, it's fine. Have fun." He gave me the same smile that I give my mother when I lie about not smoking even though she can smell it on me. I knew something was wrong.

"I will just make something before I go." I smiled grabbing his metal hand and turned to face him. Noticing that his facial hair was starting to grow out nicely.

"August it's ok-"

"I already know what I am making so it's settled!" I hushed him before grabbing my phone. "Shit, I need to head out before Hailey freaks out."

"Hailey?" He said confused.

"Hailey is the blonde intern who was in Charles room yesterday, she is also his niece. We are working together to cover Fashion Week next week." Bucky had no idea what I was talking about but he still listened to me talk while I grabbed my things.

"Wait!" Bucky said running into the kitchen. "I made you some toast with strawberry jam."

"How did you know I liked strawberry jam on my toast?" I teased him. I knew it was Phoebe that told him. I would eat it for breakfast in high school and even college.

"Phoebe might have mentioned it." He handed it to me on a napkin.

"Thank you." I hugged him quickly before heading out the door.