Lost Heroes *Bucky Barnes love story*

Small Talks over Time

One Month Later

*Third Person P.O.V*

     Since her harsh words, Bucky Barnes had kept his distance from Claire. He felt embarrassed and ashamed after everything he did. His thoughts betrayed him into thinking that she really didn't want anything to do with him. He had constantly bothered her, chased her, try to show off, and even start a fight but nothing worked.

Until today

*Bucky's P.O.V*

     We were at a shooting range today. Claire and Simon wanted us to be as accurate and precise as possible.
I looked at the target in front of me. It was far and had a bullseye where it should be hit.

     I concentrated my shot.

You know Claire hasn't talked to you since the fight

     I missed. I breathed in and tried again.

There she is lookin' all beautiful and not even casting a glance at you. How pathetic, Barnes

     I missed again

     "Havin' some trouble, Barnes?" Said a cool voice. One that I normally hear shouting. One that I'd never expect to hear talking to me. I turned around and it was Claire.

     "No, ma'am," I responded quickly and looked back at my target. I still felt her presence and had a nervous feeling wash over me. I hadn't hit one shot and now of all times is when she decides to talk to me?!

     "You seem tense," she said putting her hands on my shoulders. "Relax."
Her touch was soothing and her voice soft.

C'mon, Barnes. For her

     I shot. And hit the bullseye straight in the middle.

1 Week Later

*Claire's P.O.V*

     This will seem trivial and not to mention rather embarrassing. But I was having trouble getting something off the top shelf.

Yes, even U.S. Army agents that are 5'2 have trouble with heights. We're not superhuman

Phillips had asked me to get some Rebirth files from admin and bring them to him personally. Why I couldn't just get Simon, who could perfectly reach, was beyond me.

So here I was. Standing on my tippy toes. Trying to reach for some stupid files.

I heard giggles from some Abi. I knew better than to ask her for help. Because of my pride or because I knew that she would say 'I'm a busy woman' and like watching me struggle, I didn't care.

I'm Claire freakin' Doyle! Top of my class at age 16! Take several agents down?! No problem! But a FILE! ON THE TOP SHELF?!

"Here, let me help with that," said a voice that was never too much to hear. I saw a strong arm reach up and grab my files. It was Bucky.
He held the files out to me and I took them quickly with a raised eyebrow, "I could've gotten them myself." He chucked lightly and crossed his arms, "I'll take that as a thank you."

I smiled at him. This feels good.
Satisfied, Bucky Barnes walked away from me smiling.

"You're blushin', Doyle," Abi said while typing away on her typewriter.

5 Days Later

*Bucky's P.O.V*

Today was my birthday. But with no one to celebrate it, the day felt kind of glum. 'Course I've gotten some 'happy birthdays' from the guys during work outs but it wouldn't be the same as spending the day with Steve.

I decided to spend the rest of my day in bed. It was mostly over anyways.
So I sat down on my bed and ran my hand through my hair.

I need a shower

My eyes made their way to a small box on the foot of my bed. It was no bigger than my hand but it was nicely wrapped in blue wrapping paper. It had my name written on it in nice handwriting on a tag.

I picked up the box carefully and opened it.

Wow, good thing I didn't shake the box

Inside was a small cake big enough for one person. It was a chocolate one with a strawberry on top. The icing nicely decorated.

My favorite

I smiled to myself at one thought. She remembered.

3 Days Later

*Claire's P.O.V*

It was late. Really late actually and I had a lot of paperwork to do.

Damn Peggy off working with super men when I'm here takin' all of her work

I rub my eyes when I hear someone walk inside my tent.
I lazily get up and turn around to see Bucky standing there.

"Jesus doll, you look tired ass hell," he said smirking.
"Thanks, you sure know how to treat a lady," I retort.

Bucky walks closer and pulls out a flower from behind his back. It wasn't as extravagant as a rose but one of those small ones that grew in the field. Enough for me. "Sorry."
I take it from his hand, smiling to myself and lightly hit his face with it.

I walked over to my desk and set it down there. "Why are you up so late?" I ask him. He sat on the foot of my bed, "Just wanted to see you, I guess."

For some reason, I didn't oppose his actions. I've lately started to actually want him near me. I miss him.

"You should get some sleep, Buck. Tomorrows a big day for you recruits."

They were done with training tomorrow. If I'm being completely honest, it made me sad that I wouldn't see him most of the time anymore.

"Guess you could say I'm too excited to sleep then," he smirked with that famous Bucky Barnes grin that I loved no matter how much I pushed him away.

"Well I'm not," I joked. "Bucky, I need to work and you're distracting me."

I didn't say this in any way that meant that I didn't want him near me. The room felt relaxed and it was finally understood that we wanted each other's company.

He reluctantly got off the bed, "Yes ma'am." I chucked and led him out of the room.

Bucky turned to me once we got at the entrance. "Hey, Claire? A couple of the guys and I are gonna go out to celebrate tomorrow after everything..." He paused and looked at me in the eyes. "You think you could make it?" He asked.

I pursed my lips in a joking way. "Mmm, I don't know, Buck. I'm a busy woman," I said mocking Abi's famous line.
He smiled at me, lightly and quickly cupped my face with one hand and walked out of my tent.

I sighed and plopped on my bed. Completely forgetting my pile of paperwork.
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Ok, I'm really sorry if this was a super lame chapter but I couldn't figure out any way else to go from "I HATE YOU" to "YAY EVERYTHING IS FINE" so sorry. :\
I promise more cute things will come I know this story is kinda dragging