Even if we fight forever

Chapter 13

I was woken by a familiar voice in the lab. I stood up from the bed and walked over to the door and looked through the window.

"Who is it?"

"I didn't know you're awake." I walk back to his side. "How are you feeling?"

"Okay, a few sore muscles but okay." He tries to prop himself up and I assist him. "Thanks. You still didn't answer my question. Who is it?"

"T'Challa and Steve are in the lab talking to Shuri." I touch his cheek. "Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes babe, I'm sure." He looks at his shoulder were the arm was blown off. "Does it look weird?"

"No." I look at his metal shoulder. "Okay maybe a little, but we'll fix it." T'Challa enters the room. "We can fix this right?"

"We can, but Shuri says the tissue is still to damaged."

"That's good news, right Buck?"

"I guess. Where is Steve?"

"He is talking to Shuri but he'll be here in a few minutes."

I can see something is bothering him but didn't ask, I didn't want to upset him. The poor thing has been through enough. I wish I could just put him in a bubble and protect him there forever.

Steve enters the room followed by Shuri. "Hey Buck."

"Can I talk to Steve alone please?" The expression on Bucky's face is serious. We all started making our way toward the door. "Actually T'Challa can stay as well."

"As you wish." I decided to walk back to my room, I still have the one bloodbag left on the bedside table, maybe that will make me feel better.

I enter my room to find a strange woman carrying my dirty clothes and a mop. "What are you doing?"

"She is cleaning the room. Thank you dear." She curtsey's and leaves. "Sorry we should have warned you. How are you feeling?"

"I feel better after my meal but now I'm nervous about the private conversation going on down the hall."

"Don't worry. It's probably just an apology."

"I hope so. Thanks."

"You're welcome. I'll leave you to it."

I close the door and sat down on the dresser chair and look at myself in the mirror. Could no one warn me about the mysterious smudge on my face?

I go into the bathroom to wash my face. I am really nervous about this private conversation. I mean why couldn't I be part of it? I dry my face off and back into the room to have my drink.

I toss the empty bag into the bin when I heard a knock on the door. I walk over to the door and open to see a very worried looking Steve.

"Hey."

"Hey." He exhales sharply and I can see something is wrong. "Bucky wants to see you."

"Why?  Is everything okay?"

He places his hand on my shoulder. "I think it's best if you talk to him yourself."

I walk past him and make my way down the hall. I can feel myself get more and more nervous with every step I take closer to him. Please, let this be good news.