Marvel Imagines pt. 5

unlovable II ❤️‍🔥 Mob!Steve AU

song: CHINCHILLA - run little girl.

warnings: arguing, angst, fluff. Mentions of traumatic past with abuse. Character death. Mean Bucky (alternative version)

For those interested, the alternative that I wrote is beneath his chapter, that's why it's so long!

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'It should've been him...' you whisper as you throw the red rose on the black casket.

You were doing better, with Steve, with life in general. And then the news hit you out of nowhere that she had left the living.

You didn't doubt your father being a part in this. He abused you for so long, it wouldn't be a surprise if he had turned to your mother instead of you.

It makes guilt arise in your gut, you should've protected her better. You should've been there for her like she had been for you.

'Take a moment ma'am..' the funeral host tells you before walking back to the ones about to close the grave.

Steve's hand squeezes yours firmly, to keep you grounded. Perhaps even sane. You should be crying your eyes out, screaming and sobbing. But instead you just stare at the casket that is about to be sealed in the ground forever.

No tears are left to be cried, the strength is now being poured into the anger you have been salvaging all those years. This was the last straw, this is about the last thing they should've done.

'Sweet old y/n wouldn't even dare to say anything back to her father, let alone unleash hell upon those who wronged her.. scared like a bunny..'

And of course his most famous line of all.

'Besides your mother there is nobody else that cares, that's why I paid him..'

Steve has shown you however that what he said was true, Steve does love you and that will save him from your all consuming fire. Perhaps he might even join you.

You can sense the protection he provides you with. He doesn't overstep your boundaries and even though at times you're still wary, you trust him.

You look at the team of people waiting, you give them a nod and find yourself wiping a single tear. You look at Steve and give him a nod as well.

He turns and walks with you towards the already parked car. You're about to get in when you spot him.

None other than James Fucking Buchanan Barnes. Standing near her grave, tear streaks down his face.

'You want me to-' Steve starts but you cut him off with a short "no".

James turns to look at you. He isn't smirking or laughing at you. He's serious this time. He seems tired as well. That's the effect your father has in people that work for him.

'Wait here...' you tell Steve as you make a beeline for James.

'You've got some nerve, I will give you that...'

'She was my mother too... but I'm not only here to pay my respects...'

'Did he do it? Don't play dumb...'

'He did...' James clears his throat. 'Tried to stop him... but he's in jail now... they didn't even need a trial..'

'Good... then he won't be able to escape...'

'Y/n-'

'And if you stand in my way you will go down with him, understood?' You tell him. He just nods at you.