A Stucky Story

The Asset and The Trampoline Park

Friday

When Steve got the invite for Cooper's birthday today, he was excited but also wasn't sure if they should go because he was afraid that Bucky would start to have the same tantrums and a meltdown like at his party. But Steve didn't want to limit what Bucky could do, he wanted him to have fun at other people's parties. Even if that meant another tantrum and a meltdown was going to happen. And as much as Steve wanted Bucky to be involved with his family's celebration and events, he always feared Bucky would get too worked up and get to the point where Steve can't calm him down. And he never wanted to think what would after that.

But all bad thoughts put aside, Steve was excited for Bucky to experience another birthday and it would be a child's party. It would be interesting, none of the less, but this still was a child's birthday where Bucky didn't understand right from wrong. So there may be snatching, growling and some hitting. He might have to address that, but until then he needed to get Bucky from school.

"Jarvis, how is traffic today?" 

"Traffic for today is moderate, I suggest leaving soon to prevent delay. Traffic maybe slow coming back due to a prior accident." Steve put on his shoes and went downstairs to the car. At this point, Steve was more using than borrowing Pepper's SUV. Which was fine but he still needed to get a new car.

Once he got inside the facility, Steve signed Bucky out then knocked on the door. Surprisingly, Bucky opened the door.

"Daddy." Bucky hugged him.

"Hey, did you have a good day?"

"Maybe." 

"That's an interesting answer." Bucky pulled him inside the room and showed him his drawing.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Rogers." Said Ms. Lisa at her desk.

"Good afternoon, how was he?"

"He's doing better, he's still a little apprehensive around me after you leave so it takes him around thirty minutes to start moving around. We learned to count to eight and he's reached the letter g. He's eaten all his food but he had a little seizure during nap time, but he was okay for the rest of the day. He doesn't have homework tonight."

"Okay, that's good, see school isn't that bad after all. Get your bag." Bucky got his bag and blanket, Harley got up and Steve put on her harness.

"Say bye."

"Bye-bye." Said Bucky.

"Bye Bucky see you Monday and have a great Easter." They left the facility, Steve got Bucky in his seat then put his bag in the front seat.

"So how was your day really?"

"Good." Bucky started his rocking, Steve frowned when his skin was turning red but smiled.

"That's a better answer. Your seatbelt cushion is coming today hopefully that easy up on these burns." Steve got in the driver's seat and headed home. It wasn't very quiet in the car when Bucky kept repeating the numbers he knew and lightly kicking the back of the passenger seat.

During a slow ride home, Bucky was getting bored. He would put his feet on the arm rest then kick at Steve's elbow. Steve told him to stop which got Bucky to stop for only a minute, then it turned into a game where he try to kick at the arm rest or hook Steve's arm with his feet.

"Bucky, stop or you're getting a timeout." That stopped him. He didn't want to threaten timeouts, but playing a game like that was dangerous.

Once they got home and up to their floor, Bucky got his snack then noticed the invitation on the coffee table. Steve noticed he was smiling at the word birthday.