A Stucky Story

Stucky Part 4

Last night was definitely in the books for one the worst for Steve. He only managed to get 3 hours of sleep. Bucky barely got through an hour before he had to be given sedation. He was fine for a while, occasionally squirming. But after twenty minutes, the nightmares hit him hard. He fought Steve with blind fear. He managed to calm him down and get him to sleep, for only 15 minutes. When Steve woke up again, Bucky was on the floor crying. He most likely had a nightmare, Steve tried to get him back on the bed. But Bucky really wanted to be on the floor. So Steve slept on the floor with him. Ten minutes later, Bucky's metal arm was gripped on his neck. Nat and Sam came and tried to pry him off, after Bucky refused to let go. Clint shot him with a tranq gun. Sam asked him if he wanted to move Bucky in a more padded room, Steve refused saying he knew the first night was going to be hard on the both of them. The rest of the night went without incident, Steve just didn't go back to sleep.

Early morning, Steve noticed Bucky was waking up, but he also noticed a wet spot on the bed. Steve sighed, it was as he thought. He had no control.

"Bucky, wake up." Bucky looked at him, Steve saw he was still trying to get over the sedation. It was better to handle him now while he couldn't put up a fight. He got a shirt and joggers for him. He carried him to the bathroom and sat him on the toilet.

"I'll be right back." Bucky wasn't paying attention to him. Steve stepped out of the bathroom and almost ran into Nat who was holding a box.

"I figured he wet himself by morning, so I went out and got diapers. There are few pacifiers and sippy cups." Said Nat.

"Thank you,"

"You're welcome, I'll wash your sheets." She gave him the box. Steve went back inside the bathroom. Bucky was now sitting on the floor, picking at the floor mat.

"What are you doing?" He continued to poke at the floor mat. Steve ran the bath, Bucky didn't like the sound of running water, he tried to push himself against the wall but his arms wouldn't work.

"It won't hurt you, look its warm water." Steve had to remember how he handled him back then. Then he remembered, he went to the sink cabinet and got his bath toys. Bucky's eyes lit up at the boat and the small figurines of the avengers. Steve carried him to the tub and set him in. Bucky went for the captain America toy first, of course. Then got the black widow. Steve smiled at him playing with toys, he was like a child that Steve wished he could have with Bucky one day. But there was always something in the way. Bucky put the widow in his face. Steve put water on his head and worked the tangles out. Bucky put widow down and showed him Captain America.

"Yeah, that's me. Can you use your words please?" asked Steve. Bucky just went back to playing with the toys. Once his head was tangle free, Steve drained the water and dried him off.

"Okay on your back, pal." Bucky laid on his back, he chewed on Iron Man. Steve took the toy away and threw it in the tub. Bucky's eyes widen, Steve knew what was coming. Tantrum. He quickly got his pacifier and put it in his mouth. Bucky relaxed. Steve tied the diaper on him and put on his clothes.

"Let's go see if Nat wants to play with you for a while," said Steve. Steve helped Bucky, he was expecting to be carried. But Steve kept telling him no.

"Your legs work fine," Steve got his hand. Bucky dragged his feet for a while, but got used to walking. He still preferred to be carried. They got into the main room, everyone was up and apparently waiting for them.

"Good morning, Bucky." said Sam. Bucky froze in his spot and looked at Steve.

"He hasn't said a word. I'm getting worried that he doesn't remember how to talk. Sit down on this chair and I will be back." Bucky looked at the chair for a very long time. Steve was about to say something, but Nat got Bucky's hand and sat him on the floor in front of her chair. Steve went in the kitchen and tried to figure out what to give Bucky that he wouldn't choke on.