A Little Calm...

Eyes Open

this is how you fall in love - Jeremy Zucker

You wake up to the feeling of someone stroking your hair lightly. You look up but wince due to the bright lights and reflective colour of the room. Once your eyes adjust to the sudden gleam, you focus on his soft gaze looking down at you. You're shocked at how well he's healed since you were last awake. His eye is almost completely back to normal and the bruising has turned to a sickly green colour, rather than the dark blue it was when you first saw him.

Y/n
"Hey, you're awake.."

You're quick to regain your wits, ready to question him over what happened, but instead you join him in sitting in the calm.

Bucky
"Where are we?"

He seems slightly dazed but he probably woke up not too long ago either.

Y/n
"You're back in New York. How much do you remember?"

He looks away with a puzzled look, trying to recall the events of the day before. He doesn't answer and instead just turns to look at his scabbed knuckles.

Bucky
"I remember getting hit. Hard. Then just some images. Sam, a helicopter I think... I don't know."

You can see his frustration as he searches his broken memories. Instead of letting him continue his struggle, you try to fill in some gaps.

Y/n
"Sam said the guys you intercepted were enhanced, more than you and Steve. You got hurt pretty bad so they had to treat you there until you were stable. When you were well enough for the trip, they thought it best to bring you home."

Bucky
"Is Sam still out there?"

You just give a small nod and he begins to get up slowly. His face is still not back to normal so it would be foolish to assume that his internal injuries are. As he swings his legs over the edge of the bed to sit in front of you, you stand up so that he can't.

Y/n
"Hey, hell no. Bed rest till you're back to 100%. You took quite a beating."

He looks up at you knowing that he won't be able to argue with you. He knows deep down that you're right but he still feels an element of guilt.

Bucky
"He still needs my help."

You look down at him and slump your hands on his shoulders.

Y/n
"Well you're no use to anyone in this state. Judging from what I've seen, you'll be right as rain in a few hours. Just take a breather."

He gives you a sad smile before pulling you in and resting his head on your chest. You kiss the top of his head and smooth down the hairs that were ruffled from sleeping.

Y/n
"Don't ever scare me like that again, okay?"

He looks up at you by resting his chin on your sternum.

Y/n
"Super soldier or not, you're not invincible. And I quite like having you around."

He laughs a little whilst closing his eyes. You plant a soft kiss on his lips before resuming your hold around the upper half of his body, just feeling his breathing against your chest.