So This Is Love (Chubby!Bucky College AU)

Bucky & Peaches: Apology

Summary: After the texting mishap, you wait for Bucky to come home so you two could talk.

A/N: ABC aka After Bucky Confessed

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You wait patiently on the couch waiting for Bucky to come home. It was an hour pass the time he usually gets off. Then another hour. The third hour hit and in walked Bucky and-

"Sam?" You stand, seeing yours and Bucky's mutual friend enter the apartment behind Bucky, "Is everything okay?"

Sam gave you a side hug, "Yeah, everything's okay. We had a few drinks after work and I just wanted to make sure this dumb ass didn't hurt himself getting into the apartment."

Bucky scowled and crossed his arms over his chest, "I'm clearly fine. You can go now."

Sam held up his hands, "Alright, Buck. I'm leaving," he then turns to you, "Miss seeing you around. Hang out soon?"

"Just let me know when and where," you give him a departing hug and walk him out the door. Once its closed and locked, you turn to see Bucky retreating to his room.

You sigh and follow him. Bucky leaves the door open and he starts discarding his clothes. You lean against the door frame watching him, "Bucky...can we-can I talk to you?"

"You don't need to say anything, Peaches. It's fine," he murmured as he slid into bed.

"No, it's fine, Bucky," you pushed yourself off the door frame and sat on Bucky's bed. When you looked at him, he rolled away. Your shoulders sag, "Bucky, please."

"I'm tired, Peaches."

"Fine. I'll make it quick. I'm sorry. That texting prank was stupid. I was careless and inconsiderate of how you might take the lyrics. I'm-I'm sorry I made you think-I'm sorry I got your hopes up. I didn't mean to, but...it's not like I don't-it's still taking time for me to really grasp on how I feel about you. You're my best friend, but lately...I'm starting to see you as something more. I don't think I'm in love with you, not yet anyway, but...I do really, really like you romantically, Bucky. I'm sorry again for being so careless and messing with your feelings. It won't happen again." You continued to sit there, waiting to see if Bucky was going to say anything. When he didn't, you got up and went to leave.

You murmured, "Good night, Buck," before closing the door.

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The next morning, Bucky walks out of his room and finds you sitting at the small dining table mindlessly eating breakfast. The bag under your eyes indicates you didn't sleep too well and it sends a pang to Bucky's heart.

"Your breakfast is on the counter," you mumble, not even looking at him.

Bucky lets out a deep breath and goes over to you, sitting in the chair adjacent to you. He reaches out and cups your face, which gets you to look at him.

"Oh, Peaches."

You eyes start welling up and you start to sniffle, "I'm really sorry, Bucky."

"I know, Peaches. I know," he pulls you into his arms and you sob into his shoulder, "I know this isn't easy, for both of us, but I really appreciate your apology."

"I understand if you don't want anything romantic with me anymore," you mumble in between your sniffles.

"Not gonna happen," he pulls back so he could look at you, "I'm not good at this relationship shit, but I do know that communication and honesty is a big thing. You said your piece, now it's time for mine." You sat back and let Bucky speak, "What you did hurt me, yes, but I do recognize that it was supposed to be a joke and you probably didn't think about the lyrics you chose to use. I forgive you and a little bump in the road isn't going to stop me from loving you as much as I do. I still wanna take my time with you. I still want to continue to learn more about you and grow together. I think this little...mishap will help us."

"So...we're okay?"

"We're okay, sweetheart," he thumbs away any stray tears, "No more crying, okay?"

You nod, "I'm-I'm just gonna freshen up. Go ahead and eat. You have class soon."

"That's why I love you. Even after all that, you still worry and care for me." he leans in and kisses your forehead, "Everything's okay, Peaches. I think we're gonna be okay."