A Stucky Story

The Asset's Wisdom Teeth

Steve barely remembered getting his wisdom teeth removed. All he remembered was that he felt pain in his mouth and his mother immediately brought him to a dentist who took out his wisdom teeth before it got worse. But Steve didn't remember if Bucky ever got his out. He knew Hydra had dislocated his jaw multiple times and probably pulled a few of Bucky's teeth as punishment, but as far as dental surgery on something they probably would have considered minor; it never happened.

And it showed.

Over the past few days, Bucky was having trouble chewing on foods that were light such as eggs. Steve decided to make him a few protein shakes to help ease some of the pain, but now it was getting to the point that Bucky wasn't finishing the protein shakes or even his milk.

Luckily Bruce was able to find an oral surgeon that handled people with mental disabilities. She was cleared with a background check and was sworn to never speak of who she thinks Bucky is or the Avenger's location.

Today was surgery day and Bucky was already being complicated. On top of mouth pain, he was hungry and his head was hurting because his mouth pain was radiating so much. All this pain was throwing Bucky into snapping at Steve and Harley. Bruce gave him a light sedative to keep him calm until the doctor arrived.

"Captain, Dr. Banner is ready for your young one." Friday said. Steve nodded, he picked Bucky up also getting his tablet and weighted blanket.

"Owie." Bucky whined a little.

"I know, just a few more minutes then it'll be all over." He hoped. Seeing Bucky so miserable was breaking his heart. Hopefully everything goes well.

Once they arrived, they saw Dr. Cho, Bruce and a young, late 20's white lady.

"Hey guys, this is Dr. Emma and she'll be doing Bucky's surgery." Bruce introduced her.

"Nice to meet you." She shook hands with Steve.

"Likewise. This is Bucky, he's really nervous."

"Understandable. Dr. Banner has already briefed me on his mental state and I assure you that I will not overstep. And I will ask both of you before I do anything and I will be talking as I go." She smiled at him. Steve felt a little relief off his shoulders but this was just the introduction, he still had to get Bucky on the chair.

"Bucky, this is Dr. Emma and she'll be looking at your mouth." Bucky slightly looked at her then growled at her. "No growling Bucky. She's only trying to help you."

"No take." Bucky covered his mouth. Steve wasn't sure what to say, technically they were taking teeth so he couldn't assure him that they weren't.

Then Dr. Emma said "I will only take away what is causing you pain." Bucky frowned for a second but nodded.

"Can you sit down here, I'll be right here next you?" Steve asked. Bucky slightly nodded. Steve slowly sat him on the dentist chair, Bucky tensed up a little.

"Okay, I've already seen his x-rays so we can get that out of the way and I already have a plan on how to get the teeth. Now how is he with needles?"

"Not good, if he sees it going in, he will put up a fight."

"Okay and how is he with a mask?"

"Haven't ever put a mask on him but I guess we don't have much a choice."

"I'll try to ease him into it. Okay, Bucky do you like taking naps?" Dr. Emma asked.

"Yeah."

"I do too. But sometimes, I have to wear a special mask that'll help me go into a deep, peaceful sleep. Do you want to try?" Bucky looked at Steve in confusion.