Bucky Barnes imagines

Rest and Heal

A/N: Request by 

 the relationship between Y/N and Bucky in the beginning is kinda like frenemies. just so you have an idea. :)

WARNINGS: Angsty, but fluffy at the end

"Ouch! Will you stop that?"

"If you'd stop moving while I treat the wound, then it wouldn't hurt as much!"

"It's not that bad." Bucky grumbled from his place on the bed, wincing slightly as I applied more ointment to the area around the stitches the doctor had secured in place.

"You were shot clean through the shoulder, Bucky." I gave him a dirty look as I screwed on the lid and grabbing the roll of bandages off the edge of the table. "I'd say it's about as bad as it comes."

"I've been through worse." He glared up at me. "I don't need you babying over me like it's life or death."

"Just shut up, Bucky." I grit my teeth as I start to unravel the roll.

"Come on, doll. I've taken bullets before. It's not like this any different than before. Why would you care if I died anyway?" Bucky snapped, venom leaking into his voice.

My movements froze and I just stared at him. I shook my head slowly before beginning to speak. "I've seen way too many people die, Buck. But you wouldn't know, would you?"

My voice cracked, but I didn't care. The anger slowly started to fade from his eyes and he opened his mouth to speak but I shook my head.

"I watched them shoot you, and I watched you drop to the ground. God, Barnes, you might annoy the hell out of me sometimes, but I was fucking terrified that you were gone. I-" My voice hitched in my throat as I felt tears began to pool in my eyes. I looked away quickly, but felt a cool hand touch mine. I turned to look in his eyes again. "I can't lose anyone else who I care about, Bucky. I can't. It's just not fair..."

"I know..." He started to sit up, wincing, but didn't stop when I urged him to lay back. His metal hand slid up my neck to cup my cheek as his soft blue eyes focused on mine. "I'm so sorry for being such a dick to you. Now, and all the other times before. I actually really like you. I just didn't want to pull you into everything that my life entailed, with HYDRA and everything. But I never got to hear your story."

I leaned my face against his hand at his touch, and smiled softly as I moved my hand to cover his. "I forgive you... on one promise."

"What's that, doll?" He gave me his signature smile, the one that made my heart skip a few beats.

"You'll rest and heal... and let me be your personal nurse until you're better." A genuine smile spread across my lips as I looked at him.

"Of course." His hand moved to catch mine and bringing it to his lips. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

A faint blush dusted my cheeks as he kissed my hand, and the small school girl crush I had on him started to grow even more.

"Alright. Well, let's bandage you up. if you're a good patient, I'll give you a surprise at the end." I pulled away to grab the bandages.

"And what will that be, nurse?" Bucky smiled.

I leaned in close so my lips were by his ear. "If you behave, I might give you a kiss." Small goosebumps formed on his neck and I giggled softly as I pulled back to start bandaging the wound. "Now, Mr. Barnes, you'll need to have at least a good week or two of bed rest before you start to go back to work. Understand?"

"Yes, m'am." Bucky replied, a smirk in his voice and I smiled as I wrapped the bandage around his shoulder and arm area.

This was going to be a fun few days.

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