A new chance- BUCKY & Y/N (AU)

Awakening

It's been three weeks since we found Steve laying cold in the stables. Natasha, Bucky and I have been taking turns in staying with him overnight. Occasionally, the others would visit but never stay too long. I guess they feel as useless as I do, sitting here waiting for him to wake up. After ten days, Steve started breathing on his own, but no sign of waking up. Maybe today is the day. Who knows?

We sat huddling around Steve's bed just like we have done since they admitted him. Sometimes it feels like we haven't moved. Time just frozen still. Mine and Natasha's hands connect with Steve's and Bucky in my other. I lean on Bucky's shoulder, then his soft hands move my hair away from my head, planting a small kiss. Nat and I both feel a tight grip. I quickly sit up, Natasha and our eyes meet. Steve takes a few shaky breaths..

"Steve?" I squeeze his hand.

"Steve? Baby? If you can hear me, squeeze our hands again." Natasha stood up, leaning over Steve.

He squeezes my hand again.

"He squeezed." Nat laugh softly to nearly crying again.

"I'll get a doctor," Bucky said as he kiss my hand quickly and rushes out the door. Steve slowly open his eyes.

"Natasha?... y/n?" He croaked. "Where... Where am I?"

"You in the hospital, Steve. You had.. You've been hurt." I explained. Steve tries to move up but glasps in pain.

"Take it easy cowboy."

"I'm fine, Nat. How long I been out?" I pour water in a cup and pass him it, he takes it and drinks.

"About three weeks or so.."

"That long. I feel like I could get a few more days sleep." He chuckled then groan in pain.

"Maybe we should keep the jokes when you bit better."

"Don't worry, Nat. Us Rogers are strong," I smile. If I don't smile, I think I would just burst into tears.

"Did you and Bucky find me?" He turns to me. I nodded and he holds my hand tightly. "I really grateful that you guys were there."

"I'm sor..."

"I know, I know. I haven't been the most easiest on you this year but I'm so glad you home."

"I'm glad to be home to, brother." Steve lifts Nat hand and kisses it.

"I'm a lucky man to have this beautiful woman by my side."

"I love you too." Nat kisses Steve.

"I'm so glad I have you all. Especially you and Bucky on the ranch, more now that I be healing. The two people I trust the most." If only he knew the truth about me and Bucky...

Before I could say anything else Bucky returns with Dr. Pym.

"Hey punk,"

"Jerk." Steve and Bucky hugs.

"Nice to finally meet you, Mr. Rogers." Steve takes Dr. pym hand and shook.

"Thank you doctor. I'm glad I'm in safe hands. So when can I get out of here, then?"

"Woah, hold your horses Steve. You just woke up," Bucky said standing at the bottom of Steve's bed.

"Very eager I see. Well between the broken ribs, bleeding, the fracture skull, the heart attack and concussion. I would say it could be up to twelve weeks until you be back on your feet again or maybe longer, it's all depend on Mr. Rogers."

"Three months? I got a ranch to run, you know..I..!

"Steve please listen to the doctor." I turn to Steve. "We know about your heart condition. I seen the letter..." A few days after Steve was admitted I came clean to both Natasha and Bucky about the letter, neither of them knew about it.