Siren

Call my name

September 23rd 8:20 AM London time

Waking up slowly Juno nuzzles her head into Bucky's chest. She knew she needed to get up, but she just wanted to lay here for just a little while longer. His arms tighten around her as he shifts her closer to him in his sleep. Practically pressing her face into his neck. She smiles to herself at how much he wanted her as close to him as possible even in sleep. Kissing his neck just under his jaw he lets out a hum of approval and runs his left hand up her back.

Something doesn't feel right and it wasn't the fact that they'd fallen asleep on the couch last night. Opening her eyes she doesn't see their living room at the Compound. It's the living room in her London apartment. Stiffening, Juno peeks up at the man whose body she's laying on. Henri's face is relaxed and peaceful as he sleeps. She notes that a few strands of his hair had fallen across his brow when he adjusted his head as she moved around.

Silently gasping, Juno gets up and off of him as carefully as she can without waking him. Mortified, she makes her escape to her bedroom. What was she thinking last night?! Juno knew what she was thinking. She was thinking that she was sad and lonely and wanted someone to be with her. Not knowing that many people in London hadn't left her many options, but she could have messaged Tom or Charlie. So why hadn't she? Even deep down she didn't know why.

Tossing her hair up into a bun Juno washed her face and brushed her teeth before she went to get dressed. Not having any excuses to keep hiding in her bedroom she quietly walked back out to see if he was still here.

...and he was still asleep.

Did she poke him awake or did she let him wake up on his own? Deciding to avoid him for just a little while longer she went to the kitchen to make herself a cup of tea. Coffee, that's it! She would make a pot of coffee. That always woke up all of the men she knew. The smell was like the perfect alarm clock to the male nose. She should still have just enough from Thor's visit to make half a pot at least.

Coffee and tea made, Juno sits at the counter to wait for him to follow his nose. Now, what exactly was she gonna say to Henri? Maybe she'd use her voice on him to make him forget. No, that's the coward's way out and he would know that he had a massive amount of time lost. Not to mention the texts between them asking him to come over.. no she would just have to suck it up and face the music like a normal person.

A sleep-deepened French accent comes from behind her. "That coffee smells amazing." Juno bit back the smile that threatened to break through because she was right. Hopping down from her stool she walked over to get him down a mug. Pouring himself a cup he thanked her before turning to ask, "Do you.." Juno already had the creamer and sugar ready to hand him. Henri smiled at her. "Ahh, thank you."

"You're welcome. Thank you for last night. Also, sorry for falling asleep on you and keeping you from what I'm sure is a very comfortable bed." He waves her apology away.

"I'm more than happy to be here for you. We all have down days and need a friend. Don't ever hesitate to call me, anytime." Juno nods as she takes a sip of her tea. She wouldn't be doing that again if she could help it for personal reasons. Although she filed it away for use for another time if she needed.

"I understand the feeling of being homesick." He tells her as he doctor's up his coffee and takes a sip careful not to burn his mouth.

Staring down at the cup in her hands she avoids his eyes as she says, "well it wasn't just being homesick because Thor left. I, uh.. I got a letter from Bucky and I didn't take it so well. So badly in fact that Thor had to call Tony to come console me."

Sitting down his cup on the counter he leans forward catching her eye. "Then I really am glad you texted me if I am able to, I will drop what I am doing to come over anytime."