[the avengers ➼ imagines]

bucky barnes ≫ nightmares

requested by: MeredithN
word count: 395
warnings: nightmares , ptsd

You thrashed around the bed, sweat pouring from your body as your mind recalled traumatic memories from your years as a veteran.

"(Y/N)?" Bucky shook you worriedly, he desperately wanted to help you but you wouldn't wake. "Please, wake up, it's just a dream."

"No! No! No! Please! Don't!" You called out, arms flailing around for something to grip. Bucky could see the tears falling from your eyes.

He just wanted you to wake so he could tell you that it was only a dream and that he was here you make sure nothing would happen to you.

"(Y/N)!" He shook you, slightly harder than the first time. You stirred slightly but still didn't waken.

"Please." He shook you once more, this time waking you. He sighed with relief as he saw your eyes open.

"Bucky?" You cried, your voice strained from shouting. "Wha-wh- it was a dream?" You asked, glancing around at your surroundings.

"Yes, it was a dream." He answered, pulling you into his bare chest. You closed your eyes, trying to calm your erratic breathing as Bucky gently traced his fingers up and down your arm.

"It felt so real." You spoke up, breaking the silence in the dark room. "It felt like I was there again."

"I know, I know." He comforted. Bucky knew very well the reality of PTSD, experiencing it first hand after his rescue from HYDRA and his years as a brainwashed assassin.

"It's okay now, you're safe, it's just you and me." He told you, kissing your head. You sighed, wrapped your arms around his toned chest.

"I'm sorry for waking you." You apologised, beginning to feel guilty.

"Don't apologise. It's not your fault, please, don't apologise." He soothed, speaking softly into your ear.

"I love you." You whispered against his skin, pressing a soft kiss at the base of his neck.

"I love you, too." He smiled. "Now, let's get you out of those clothes and into some fresh ones, I'll change the sheets." He spoke. He was right, the sheets were soaked with your sweat.

"You're amazing." You sighed contently, Bucky was everything you had wished for and more. He was so understanding and knew how you felt. You were perfect for each other.

"No, you are." He replied, handing you a new set of clean pyjamas before gently kissing your lips.