A Little Calm...

Frosted Glass

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

A couple of weeks later, you're at home once again. Just trying to figure out your next plan. How you're going to pay the bills, not spend everyday in self pity etc. You go to the fridge for the fourth time within that hour just to see if some food has magically appeared. Nope.

Y/n
"Okay, fine. Food shop it is."

You grab your coat and bag and head out the door, locking it behind you. Plodding down the steps, you notice a silhouette approaching behind the frosted style glass. When you get to it though, you see the shadow stop for a second in hesitation. You guess who it is and watch to see what he does. As he turns around and quick walks away, you bow your head in disappointment. You want to go out after him, but if he's not ready then you'll give him time to leave before you go out the door. Just then, you hear him swear under his breath and stomp back towards the door. You take the opportunity and open it briskly.

In Case You Don't Live Forever - Ben Platt

You just look at each other for a second before he breaks the silence.

Bucky
"I was just coming to see you."

You're still not breaking the stare, just watching to see each other's reactions.

Bucky
"I Uh, I went to go see your boss. Give him a piece of my mind."

You look down slightly and part your lips, unsure of what he's going to say next.

Bucky
"He told me the black eyes were your doing. And that you quit. Is that true?"

You awkwardly shuffle your feet as you raise your bruised knuckles to his view. You shake your hand as you speak, just creating any movement you can to hide your shakey nervousness.

Y/n
"Uh, Yh... Yh I did."

You laugh slightly, still not quite believing it yourself.
There's another silent moment and you just stand there, both of you looking at your feet. After about a minute, you feel him look up at you. You bring yourself to look at him with your head still tilted down.

Bucky
"You did a shitty thing."

Y/n
"I know. I'm sorry. I know it doesn't make up for it but I really am, sorry."

He takes a step forward and takes your hand in his. He raises it up and examines your bruising and slightly split skin. Still avoiding his eyes, you feel him lightly kiss the back of your hand. You finally make eye contact.

Bucky
"Come here..."

He places your hand over his shoulder and your other follows suit as he wraps his around your back. At long last, you feel like you can breathe again, like you don't have a constant cloud of shame over your head. Still in the hug, he turns his head towards your ear and speaks softly.

Bucky
"This doesn't mean that I completely forgive you..."

You both pull away from the hug. You look at him and agree by shaking your head.

Y/n
"No, I know."

You can't help but smile as you pull each other back, squeezing even tighter this time.