The Promise

I Like Another Girl

I run back to the medic tent a few yards back. Peggy is instructing people to help. I dive right in and start bandaging people. I don't have much training as a nurse or doctor, but I have enough knowledge about the body to manage. Honestly, there was less injuries than expected. A few men had been experimented on including Bucky, so I was in charge of running every test imaginable to find out what they did. Most of the tests were inconclusive, but many blood samples could be comparable to Steve's.

"I think Zola gave you a phony serum. Probably one he and Schmidtt were trying to develop in place of Dr. Erskine's." I say to Bucky as he rolls down his sleeve. "So far there's no symptoms. Let's hope it stays that way." I give him a warm smile.

"I'm not worried about it. I don't remember much honestly. I was out for most of the time. All I remember is Steve finding me."

"Well, get dressed. There's a party in Steve's honor at the tavern tonight."

"Are you going?" I hesitate with my answer.

"Probably not. You know I don't do parties. You should go though."

"Only if you come. Come on, it will be fine." He grabs my hand and pulls me in front of him so I'm looking down at him. I back up a little which makes him blush.

"Fine, but no promises I'll stay for all of it." I say to him, mostly to stray away from the awkwardness of what just happened. I grab his file and make my way out of the room. I stop Steve halfway down the hallway.

"You ready for tonight? I hear Peggy's gonna be there." I smirk.

"Well, it is a party in my honor and It'd be rude not to go, especially if Agent Carter will be there." He says back to me sarcastically. "Plus, I need to recruit some members for a mission. Phillips is letting me put together a team for battle. I'm asking some of the guys I rescued." I nod back.

"Well, then I'll see you there."

Hours later, I begin to get ready. I put on a blue cocktail dress. The neckline plunges into a deep V and the sleeves fit my arms perfectly. It's the only cocktail dress I brought with me, but it looks gorgeous. I curl my hair and pin it back. I do my makeup and apply a layer of red lipstick. I have to admit I look good. I put a sapphire necklace on that Bucky gave me for my birthday last year. and meet with Peggy before leaving. She's wearing a red dress and looks lovely.

"Peggy. You look amazing!" I say excitedly. "Are you looking forward to seeing Steve?" I smirk at her.

"Are you excited to see Bucky?" She says back to mess with me. My cheeks turn red.

"Well, of course I'm excited to see my friend." I enunciate. She smiles at me and shakes her head. We arrive at the tavern which is full. I can hear Steve recruiting guys loudly downstairs. I hear his words finally shift to Bucky before long. Me and Peggy make our way through the crowded room. We're the only two women there which isn't a surprise. Peggy stands in front of me and catches Steve's eye. She makes her way to him and I follow. Bucky spots me and eyes me as I walk over to him. The bar goes back to being noisy again.

"Barnes." I say, greeting him.

"Doll," I roll my eyes at the name. "You look beautiful."

"You look good too." I smile at him. He's wearing a casual outfit, nothing special which is typical of Bucky. His hair is unkempt, but makes him look even more attractive.

"So. Peggy and Steve?" He says while fixing his gaze upon the couple.

"I know it's crazy. How did he pull a girl like that?"

"I know. I mean look at her." My face falls in disappointment.

"Y/N.. I didn't mean-"

"It's fine Barnes." I interrupt., making a fake smile. "If you like her, you like her. Just don't let Steve find out."

"Well, that's the thing. I don't like her. I like another girl." My heart sinks again. I don't bother asking who because honestly I'm not interested. It was stupid of me to let Howard and Steve get into my head. Me and Bucky were friends, and we work like that. Why would I change it?

"Hey James. I'm gonna go ahead and go."

"But you just got here." His face looks sad.

"I know, but I'd rather turn in." I nod to him and then leave. I return to my barrack and fall asleep. Hours later, Peggy returns.

"There you are? Why'd you leave so early?"

"I just wasn't feeling too well." I say back, obviously lying. She catches on quickly.

"Bucky left right after you. He told Steve the same thing." I don't respond. "What really happened?" I hesitate before answering.

"I think you guys were right. I might actually love him."

"So then what's the problem?" She says back.

"He told me he likes another girl." I explain what happened at the party.

"Y/N. Go talk to him. And I'm not telling you that you should or shouldn't tell him, but he's your best friend. You should at least go repair that because right now you both look as broken down as ever."

"Thanks." I say sarcastically. She looks at me with encouraging eyes. "Fine." I agree.