A Stucky Story

The Asset and Halloween part 2

Halloween Day

Today was the big, spooky day. Bucky was excited to finally wear his Buzz costume. But the party was later in the day until then Steve had Bucky help him make pumpkin pie. They had enough make two. So they made one for the Halloween party and one for home. At first, Steve wasn't sure about making it in fear that Bucky would choke. But after seeing that it was just pureed pumpkin and some crust, which he won't eat, Steve decided it was fine just to have the pumpkin part.

The pies were done a little after Bucky's nap and he was desperate to try it. So Steve had to watch his back and make sure there was no fingers holes in the pies.

"Daddy, please?"

"Bucky, I've told you no almost ten times and it's not going to change until tonight. Stop asking." Despite the numerous puppy dog eyes and near tantrums, Bucky was behaving himself. He did good helping make the pie. It was just the aftermath that was setting him off. He really wanted to try the pie.

Then Steve's phone buzzed. Bruce was back in town and he had time to look at Bucky today.

"Hey, do you want to go see uncle Bruce?" Bucky nodded. Steve got him dressed. He put Bucky's harness on and Harley's. Then they left.

Once they got to the tower, Bucky could tell something was different about this place. It was darker. He walked closely to Steve, this was scary. Then they got to the lab.

"Hey Steve, Bucky and Miss Harley. What can I do for you today?"

"Two things, he needs his teeth checked before you guys spoil him in sweets tonight. And I'm worried the scars on him aren't healing." Bruce nodded and put on gloves.

"Alright, Bucky, can you open your mouth?" Asked Bruce. Bucky shook his head no and turned away from him.

"Hey, he just wants to make sure you'll be okay for tonight." Bucky still shook his head no.

"You can get a piece of the pie if you corporate with him." Bucky looked up at him, he wanted the pie, he really did. But he didn't want his mouth checked.

Eventually, the want for a piece of pie took over. He faced towards Bruce and opened his mouth.

"Good. You're doing so good." Bruce checked everything then nodded.

"Okay, I'm just telling you what I think, I'm not a dentist. Sticky and gummy candy are iffy for him. Hard ones are a no. But if he can learn to just put a lollipop in his mouth and just lick it, he may be okay. I managed to snag a lollipop on the way here." Bruce unwrapped the lollipop and gave it to him. Bucky took it and put it in his mouth.

"Don't bite it, please." Said Steve. Bucky smiled around the lollipop which caused him to drool.

"And this proves my second theory, he'll over salivate when things are in his mouth. So maybe keep a bib around tonight." Steve would have to put a scarf around his neck tonight.

"Bucky, can I see your back?" Asked Bruce. Bucky wasn't paying attention to him, this lollipop required his undivided attention. Steve turned Bucky around and lifted his shirt. Bruce frowned at the scaring.

"Is it itching or turning red at all?"

"It's only red when I bathe him. But why isn't it healing?"

"His scars have been closed and reopened multiple times. So I would recommend an ointment to put on his back before he goes to sleep. In a few months, it should help clear up the scars. Well, they won't go away but it should help from his skin being so rough."

"Alright, that's better than nothing." Steve rubbed Bucky's back. Bucky looked at him and held up the lollipop stick.

"You finished it? I'm surprised. I think this is the most you can handle, but you are drooling a lot. Was it good?" Bucky nodded. Bruce handed him a few napkins and Steve wiped his face.