TECHNOLOGY ⇋ STEVE ROGERS

FORTY FIVE | PRIVATE

Bucky's POV again cos Steve's busy listening to Hotline Bling.

[TEXTING]
[tin can lil shit]

Okay, you lil shit. You better reply to
my texts or else.

Steve hasn't been himself for the past few days
and he's been listening to Hotline Bling, which
is fucking frustrating.

He's upset about you leaving without telling us
reasons why.

Sam found you at Upstate. Natasha and Barton
said you had a mission, but that was days ago.

Tony, reply to me, please.

tin can lil shit
I told you people I was busy.

Oh, so he replies!

Busy with what? You can tell me Tony.

I know you hate me but can we put our
differences aside for Steve?

tin can lil shit
And why should I, Barnes? You hate me,
I hate you.

I don't hate you for fucks sake. I'm doing this
for Steve's well being, okay? And I can't
stand him seeing so upset like a kicked
puppy.

tin can lil shit
Okay, fine. You know the reason why I left?

tin can lil shit
It's because I can't stand you and Steve being so
close with each other. I'm jealous of your friendship.

tin can lil shit
I want Steve as my best friend, too. I want to feel
what it's like to have a friend like Steve who does
everything for you, who doesn't lie to you, who
would betray everyone for you.

tin can lil shit
You get it now, Barnes?

I get it. I'm sorry.

I know I got jealous when you and Steve were
hanging out but now I understand. We're
both damaged and in need of a great friend.

It's okay, Tony. Come home now. We all need
you here, it hasn't been the same.

You can have Steve for the time being. I'm
gonna hang out with Sam for a while because
I can't stand listening to Hotline Bling.

tin can lil shit
Are you for real? You're not questioning me?

No. I get you, man. It's okay.

tin can lil shit
That's honestly surprising.

tin can lil shit
Thank you, Barnes. I'm coming home
in a few hours.

No problem, Tony. Welcome home.
[read 3:23pm]