Aftermath (Bucky Barnes)

Chapter Two

Bucky walked over to me, all sweaty. I handed him a cold water and he took it.

"Thanks" he smiled and I did too. "Any tips you have?" He asked and I nodded. "When you were fighting you get tired, and start to pull your punches, and I could totally beat you any-day, just throwing it out there." I joked and he smiled, "I'm glad you haven't had to fight me, that's one thing you'll never do." He said with a serious face.

"Bucky, you won't hurt me."

"You don't know that." He said and put on a shirt.

"I do know that, because you haven't before, you won't in the future."

"You know I can't control it, I could." He said and I stepped closer to him and hugged him. "What you did all those years, it wasn't you." I mumbled against his chest. He wrapped his arms around me and buried his head in the crook of my neck.

"I know" he paused then he let go of me. "But I did it." He said and began walking out of the gym. "Bucky, Bucky, c'mon." I called but he ignored me and walked out. I let out a sigh and ran a hand through my hair.

I knew he wouldn't want me to follow him so I didn't. I walked through the halls slowly making my way to my room. I bumped into someone, "Oh my gosh I'm so sorry." We both said at the same time. I looked up and Steve was there, looking flushed.

"Sorry Dani." He said and I blushed. "Sorry I wasn't paying attention." I mumbled and he furrowed his eyebrows. "Why? Is it because you're upset we decided you can't go on missions, because it's for your own safety. "

"No, no, it's Bucky, I feel bad because he still thinks he had a choice, but he didn't. And I want him to see himself in our eyes. What should we do?" I asked Steve. I felt like Steve knew what to do all the time.

"Well, I know how much you care about him and he knows it to, so just keep that up. He's so lucky to have you."

"He is lucky to have you Steve, he never stops talking about you." Steve smiled at me and pat me on the back. "Bucky went to his room, he also seemed upset. Maybe you two should go talk." Steve suggested and I sighed.

"Maybe not." I said, Bucky doesn't need to talk to me right now.

I said goodbye to Steve and headed back to my room. Bucky lived in his own mini apartment across from mine, and Steve was at the end of the hall. Wanda lived at the other end but she was always hanging out with Vision so she was never home.

I walked out my room and smiled. I truly loved it here. Stark was too kind, he gave us each a large apartment in the Avengers Tower. And all of us had amazing views of the city and our own bathrooms and we even had kitchens and small living rooms. We all had out own walk-in in closets and king sized beds.

I changed into more comfortable clothing because I needed it. I was wearing leggings and I took off my boot. I climbed into bed and closed my eyes. I really needed a nap.

Bucky Barnes Point of View: I heard Dani walking down the hallway, I only knew it was her because I could hear her boot. I kinda thought she might stop by my room and we could talk. I sighed when I heard her door open and close.

I climbed back in my bed and went back to sulking. I always felt bad when I thought about what I did as the Winter Soldier, I wish I didn't remember all the things I did. I stay up at night and loose sleep over killing innocent people.

No one even knows I stay up. I would rather stay up late and loose sleep than have nightmares and possibly hurt someone. Daniella always tries to help me, and I appreciate it, but if I ever hurt her, I'd never forgive myself.

Since the day I arrived here everyone always gave me glares, everyone except Daniella. She always had a smile and she was always nice, it made me feel better.

But, I thought it wouldn't last so I ignored her. But still, every time she saw me she was kind. So then once I opened up to her... We've become close friends, we have officially known each other for three years and I would do anything for her.

I haven't told anyone yet but I think of her as more than a friend but I don't want to ruin the amazing relationship we have. But, she is the first woman I've ever felt this way about.

She makes me smile no matter how upset I am, she doesn't even have to try. I always try to get closer to her and I never wanna push her away. I trust her, which is not something I usually give out to many people unless they've earned it.

She doesn't talk much about her past, but she's been kidnapped by Hydra many times and I think she doesn't want to make me feel bad or something but I'd love to listen to her.

She was always smiling and her eyes, they were absolutely mesmerizing. They sparkle in the sunlight and I wish I could stare into them more.

Her hair was very long, it went down to about her mid-stomach and it was a gorgeous light brown. I thought she was absolutely beautiful in general. She didn't even have to try and I would still be drooling over her. I wish I could remember how to flirt but I get so flustered around her I can't think.

I decided I'd just get some sleep so I'd stop thinking of her