Previously:
A sigh escaped his lips, "Well the good news is, an officer found your wallet at the station. It must have been when he bumped into you that he lifted it to get your address. Bad news? It seems there aren't any safe houses available at the moment. How do you feel about staying with me for a few nights?"
____________
"Uh...excuse me?" you asked in shock.
"I mean, if you're okay with it. Steve's house is always a zoo, I didn't think you would want to be around strangers and law enforcement generally doesn't spring for nice hotel rooms. Just temporarily, until we catch him. You're obviously not safe here and after what he put you through, I don't want to let you out of my sight."
The detective's eyes widened, realizing what he had just said and thought perhaps to take it back when you responded.
"Okay. Thank you," a grateful smile touched your lips.
He sighed in relief, matching with a smile of his own, "Good. It's settled. You'll have to give a full statement in the morning, I'm afraid, but your description should be enough for now."
"Understood," you replied, kneading the skin on your forehead and feeling exhaustion creep in.
Detective Rogers approached then with an update, "No word on pharmacies or ER's yet, but they'll keep an eye out. What else have we got?"
Barnes cleared his throat hesitantly, "Well, I think we can call it a night for now. I sure could use some shut-eye. Y/N needs a place to stay and it seems all the safe houses are unavailable, so I offered my place."
Rogers' eyebrows shot up, but he only muttered an, "Okay, then."
"I'll see you in the morning, punk," Barnes smirked, punching a light jab at his partner's muscular bicep.
"You bet. See you at the station. Fresh start!" he exclaimed, then spoke with a more serious tone. "We'll get him, Bucky. No doubt."
The brunet, nodded, "With Y/N's help, absolutely."
You let out a small smile, a little perplexed by their exchange but grateful for their confidence in you.
"Of course," spoke the blond detective. "Get some rest, alright? I'll wrap things up here."
With a nod, you thanked the man as he walked over to the remaining officers.
____________________________
Once again you found yourself in the passenger seat of Detective Barnes' car. Fidgeting with your hands in your lap, curiosity got the better of you.
"How long have you known Detective Rogers?"
The detective snorted, "I've known that punk since middle school. Practically grew up together. Best friends all through school, but then drifted apart when we both went away to college. Lost touch a little. We actually reconnected at the academy, oddly enough. We both barely squeaked by when it came to the physical requirements. They thought my arm might be a liability. Steve almost failed the physical abilities test, if you can believe it."
Thinking of the perfectly sculpted specimen that is Detective Rogers, you uttered, "I can't."
Barnes barked a laugh, "Well it's true. Let's just say he has put in a lot of gym time since then. He used to be much smaller."
"I'll take your word for it," you said in disbelief. "Why is his place such a zoo?"
"Well, having a wife, 2 kids, and 3 dogs will do that."
YOU ARE READING
In the Arms of Justice
Fan-Fiction[Officer Bucky x reader AU] Reader is a witness to a crime, tying her to the investigation as well as the police involved. She never would have guessed how that one night would continue to change her life years later.
