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A New Beginning - Steve Rogers/Bucky Barnes

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You were pacing the floor, the news on tv covering the fight at the Avengers headquarters. You had been waiting an hour for an update since the news first announced that the building had crumbled after an alien ship was sighted just outside of the facility. Nothing like being dusted, disappearing for 5 years, talking to your boyfriend for 10 seconds and first thing you see is the Avengers tower being destroyed. You only knew from Pepper, who you called immediately after you saw the broadcast, who got dusted besides you. Your phone started ringing from the coffee table, and you immediately pick it up, fumbling a bit. You see the caller ID and start to tear up, answering.

"Steve?"

"Hey (Y/N)." you can't help the smile that breaks out across your face, a sob escaping your lips.

"I'm so glad you're okay. What happened? Is everyone alright? Is Bucky with you?"

He sighs. "Yeah. Buck's here with me Now. He can't wait to see you." You sighed in relief at this, biting your lip to hold back another sob. You're best friend and boyfriend were okay! "But Um...T-Tony didn't...um..." you hear his voice crack and understand what he meant. "Are you home?"

"Yes I'm home. Steve I'm so sorry..."

He pauses briefly. "We'll be there in 5. We need to talk." he says before hanging up. You put the phone down, confused. What was that? you wonder. You tidy up a bit before sitting on the couch. Your leg bounces subconsciously, not sure what to expect.

There's 3 knocks at the door before it opens, Steve coming in with Bucky. You get up and wrap your arms around Bucky in a tight hug before hugging Steve. He hugs you back tightly, muttering an 'I love you'. Both their suits were ripped, they had scraps on their faces, Steve had a gash on his arm, but otherwise both men seemed fine.

"I'm sorry about Tony...." you softly say to Steve.

"At least we got to work together one last time. And we made up at least." he says softly. "His funeral is tomorrow." He pulls back a bit, leading you to sit back on the couch with him. Once he's seated, he pulls your hands into his lap.

"I...I need to talk to you both..." You can almost feel how nervous Steve is when he starts talking. You nod your head, encouraging him to continue, Bucky leaning over the back of the couch. "Um...we brought everyone back and got all the stones...but (Y/N)...I-I think I want to be the one to bring them back...but I don't know if I want to come back to this year..." he says softly. Bucky smiles slightly.

"You want to spend your life with Her." he says knowingly. Steve gives you both a sad smile, nodding.

"Yeah. Yeah I really do." he looks up at you sadly. "(Y/N)...I'm so sorry. I know we're dating and I know that you love me and I love you too, but-"

"But Peggy is your soulmate. And you have a chance to go back to her." You smile and caress his cheek. "Don't worry about me, Steve. I'll be fine. You've never truly enjoyed this time era and we all know it. I understand."

He smiles, putting his hand over yours that still rests on his cheek. "Thank you, (Y/N)." He pulls your hand off, kissing it gently before turning to look at Bucky. "I want you to take over as Captain America, Bucky."

He chuckles and shakes his head. "I appreciate it, but no. I can't take over that role."

Steve looks at him confused. "Why not? You're most fit to take it over."

"You and I both know that's not true." He comes and sits across from you and Steve. "We both know you're closer to someone else now. Someone you've trained." He smirks. Steve nods.

"Well...would you at least help to continue training Sam in my place? Help him like you helped me?"

"I'd be honored." Bucky says, smiling.

Time Skip

The day was finally here. You and Bucky had already said goodbye to Steve that morning, and sooner than you'd like, you were all gathered around to send Steve off. He steps up, sending you both a small smile, before he puts his mask down and is gone.

"Where is he?! Bring him back!"

"I'm trying!"

"Sam." Bucky says, gesturing to a bench near the water. You and Sam look over, Sam proceeding to walk over to where a now old Steve Rogers is seated. You lean against Bucky.

"I'm gonna miss him Buck." you say softly. He pulls you into a hug, your arms tucking up between your bodies. He rubs your arm reassuringly.

"I know. Me too (Y/N)." he looks down at you, smiling slightly. "But I also promised him I'd look after you...and that I'd ask you out on a date..." he mumbles out the last part, blushing a bright red.

"What?" you blush too, hiding your face in his chest.

Bucky chuckles. "He knows I have a crush on you. He knows you had a crush on me. And he said, and I quote, that he Ships us." You laugh at that.

"I'm not doing anything tomorrow night. Say, 7?" you ask, your cheeks turning a brighter red.

"Sounds great doll."

You both look and see Sam standing with the Shield, straightening up a bit. Steve glances back at the two of you, smiling wider and giving you both a thumbs up.

If Steve wanted you to move on, then you'd do your best to fulfill his wish.

Idk sorry if this sucks as much as I think it does