Marvel x Reader Shorts!

Day 6- James Barnes

Y/N clutched the pistol between both hands. Not proper technique, but nerves made them grip their gun in a weird way. They were supposed to have two pistols, but one had been lost in the forest in a quick hand-to-hand takedown of a HYDRA agent. They ran through the maze of hallways in the enemy base, tirelessly searching for James.
"Osprey, get out of there, the bombs are going to explode in three minutes, tops." Tony's voice crackled through the damaged comm in Y/N's ear.
"Where is James?" They asked. They needed him to be safe. He had to be safe.
"He'll be fine, just get out of there!" Y/N shook their head and shoved their pistol into the holster on their side. They started running, skidding around corners and bolting through long hallways. They saw the night sky at the end of the tunnel and ran toward it. They made it outside and continued to run until they felt the heat of an explosion on their back.
The quinjet waited in front of them, the hatch open and waiting. Y/N collapsed into a heap in a corner of the jet and rested their head on the wall, breathing hard and ignoring Tony's hello. They watched the hatch, waiting with baited breath for James to come charging through. And he did. Y/N released a breath and smiled a tired smile. James crumpled to the ground next to them.
"How are you?" James asked breathlessly, turning to them and leaning his head on their shoulder.
"Everything hurts." Y/N smiled.