Holdin' On (Assorted Stucky One-Shots)

Take a Breath

Setting: 5:30 PM, Stark Tower, Conference Room

Note: Post-Serum (After Civil War)

Warning: Mild use of language
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"So...any thoughts, questions, concerns?" Tony Stark asked, turning to the group.

"Are you finished?" Sam huffed. Tony glared at him. Okay, sure he had gone a little off the rails for this meeting but, really Sam?

"Cap? Anything useful to contribute?" Tony asked, crossing his arms and turning to the captain. Steve Rogers, otherwise known as Captain America, was fighting to stay awake. And no, it wasn't because Tony's speech was boring as heck. Well, at least not entirely. Lately, Rogers had been working his fine ass off without a break. Everyone noticed it, but no one had yet brought it completely to light.

"Oh...uh..." Steve started. His mind blanked. What was the question?

Tony rolled his eyes. "Honestly, I know you're like 100, but nothin'?" Steve scowled, frustrated that he couldn't seem to think of anything.

Before anyone had time to speak, the door burst open to reveal a very pissed ex-assassin. His cold glare was locked on Steve. "Steven Grant Rogers, I swear to God--"

Steve looked up, meeting the man's gaze. "Buck...we're in the middle of a meeting."

"So?" Bucky growled, harshly grabbing Steve's arm and yanking him up. The other Avengers stared at Bucky in confusion. That is, all except for Natasha, who wore a small smirk. She knew both Steve and Bucky too well.

The ex-assassin pulled the captain away from the group. "Yes?" Steve questioned, dumbfounded at why his best friend had just stormed the meeting.

"When's the last time you ate? Or slept? Or relaxed?" Bucky demanded.

"Why should it matter?"

"Steve...goddamn you, answer me!"

"Buck, I'm getting food after this, lay off me." Steve pushed Bucky away, moving to return to the group, who were all watching Steve and Bucky's exchange bemusedly which earned them a glare from Steve. Bucky, on the other hand, did not take that as an answer. He snatched the blonde's arm again. Steve felt a flush creeping up his neck as Bucky pulled him close and picked him up. Hell, by then he was redder than a tomato. And it wasn't the pretty kind of carrying either, it wasn't bridal style. Bucky simply tossed Steve over his shoulder.

"Aww..." Tony jibed. Bucky just rolled his eyes and carted Steve out of the room, despite Steve's many protests.

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When Bucky finally got into his room, he was on the verge of sweating. "Damn, Rogers. You have gained a few pounds since the last time I did anything like that." He smirked, dropping Steve onto his bed. His stay at Stark Tower was only temporary, with only a matter of weeks before him and Steve moved into their new apartment in Brooklyn. It had taken a long time to convince Pepper to let a former assassin sleep in the same building as her.

Steve punched Bucky in his flesh arm, scowling. "The hell was that for?" He snapped, sitting up. Bucky recoiled for only a moment.

"Shit Steve, go for the bionic one next time." He shoved Steve down, although Steve just sat right back up again. Growling softly, Bucky tackled Steve, pinning both his arms down above his head and practically laying on top of him.

The blonde blushed fiercely. "Git off, Buck."

"No."

"Buck--"

"Shut your mouth, Steve," the brunette hissed. Steve closed his eyes, groaning quietly in exasperation. Bucky's warm breath washed over Steve. The truth was, Steve didn't mind Bucky being so close. He loved Bucky like hell, although Bucky had no clue. But, he couldn't help wanting Bucky even more with him laying on Steve like he was a blanket.

"Imma order a pizza, 'kay? And then you're gonna close those pretty blue eyes of yours and sleep," Bucky said firmly. He bit the inside of his cheek, wondering what Steve's reaction would be.

Steve sighed. "Fine. Will ya get off me?" Bucky reluctantly complied, after a moment of silence. "I'm not the only one whose gained weight," Steve grumbled. The brunette pushed Steve gently, rolled his eyes, and sat up, leaning against the headboard of his bed. Steve joined him after a second, feeling safe and secure next to the brunette.

Reaching over Bucky, Steve snatched the remote to the T.V. off of Bucky's bedside table. Bucky, slung his arm around Steve's shoulders as Steve flipped through shows for the two of them to watch.

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As soon as the pizza was delivered, Steve smiled. It felt like the good ol' days. Him and Buck, an overpriced pizza, and a small, but warm bed. Bucky set the box between them, not once taking his eyes away from the nature documentary Steve had settled on.

Steve looked down at the pizza. He was famished. Bucky saw him hesitating and frowned. "What?" he asked through a mouthful.

"Nothin'..." Steve responded, picking up a piece of pizza. Bucky watched him as he took a bite. "Yes?"

Bucky shook his head, chewing on his pizza and pulling Steve closer. "Nothin', punk."

"You're such a jerk, you asshole."

"Language, jackass," Bucky countered. Steve rolled his eyes. "Sassy much?" Bucky muttered, earning him yet another punch, a lighter one.

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One box of pizza later, Steve was stifling yawns. Bucky had changed the show after it ended. He wasn't exactly sure what they were watching, only that it was a very old movie. Like, Steve and Bucky old. "Remember this part, Stevie?" Bucky whispered, smiling. Steve and him had seen it in the movie theater a while back. He pulled Steve against his chest, grinning as the scene played out.

"Mmmhmm..." the blonde murmured, closing his eyes and resting his head against the brunette's chest. Bucky's grip tightened ever so slightly. "I remember this..." Steve mumbled.

"What?" Bucky looked down at Steve. The dumbass...his eyes are closed...

"You and me...back in the day. We used to..." Steve paused.

"...sleep together?" The corner of Bucky's mouth tugged up.

"Ugh, Buck, you're just making it sound dirty." Steve pressed his face against Bucky's chest, as the brunette rumbled with laughter. "Shut up, jerk."

"Whatever you say, punk." Steve's breathing evens out as he falls into deep sleep, snoring softly into Bucky's broad chest. He's in Bucky's arms. His Bucky's arms.

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((Ayyyy 1000 words of Stucky-ness exactly! I hope y'all enjoyed that. Hmu if you have any special requests/prompts for our boys here. Oh- quick note:

Any words shown like this (they are italicized and bolded) signify the characters thoughts...if that makes any sense...

Anyways, I will stop embarrassing myself and making a fool out of myself and let y'all read the next Stucky bit...which will be up shortly. Enjoy and thank you for reading!))