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Pairing: Old!Steve Rogers x Platonic!Reader Prompt: "I can't do this on my own." "You're everything to me." Prompt Credits: puckyeahhockey Type: Angst Warnings: None
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"I can't believe this is happening." You said as you watched Steve hand over his shield to Sam. Bucky reached over and wrapped his arm around your shoulders. You and Bucky were never close. In fact, you sorta hated him for a good long while.
Steve had always been there for you. You're not much younger than Wanda. When Steve found you, he couldn't help but feel like he needed to protect you. Over time, you grew attached to him. Everywhere he went, you just had to go. Of course, when it came to Bucky, you were always second place. But, you were still there for him every step of the way.
You were so deep in thought, you didn't notice Sam returning. You could tell he was trying to stay calm. He slowly walked up to you and Bucky.
"He wants to see you."
You let out a shaky breath, before making your way over to Steve. Your steps were small and timid. You weren't sure how to feel about this situation.
Sad?
Angry?
Once you reached the bench, you stood facing forward. You couldn't even look directly at him, but you knew he was looking at you. You swallowed hard, fighting back a sob.
"Y/n?" With trembling lips, you turned your head to look at him. He looked so small and fragile, the exact opposite of how he was supposed to look. His skin was wrinkled, his hair was grey, he wore loose clothes.
He patted the empty spot on the bench beside him. You slowly made your way over to him and sat down. He smiled at you, taking in your features, as you took in his. He reached out and grasped your hand, intertwining his fingers with yours.
"It's your time now, y/n."
You shook your head. "I can't."
He smiled, "I wish, I could have taken you with me. I wish I could have stayed-"
"Then why didn't you? Why did you leave, Bucky? Why did you leave, me?" Tears began to stream down your face, as you spoke.
"It was my time. It was time for me to move on to my next chapter. I did all I could do here, I've fulfilled my destiny. And now it's their turn. And, it is your turn."
"I can't do this on my own." You croaked. "I need you."
He shook his head. "I'm sorry, y/n. But, you were made for more than just, being in my shadow. The world needs you right now, more than it needs me. You're everything to me. I wouldn't have left if I knew you couldn't handle yourself. But, you can. Trust me,"
You moved closer to him and wrapped your arms around him. He did the same. You wanted to be angry at him. You wanted to scream and to shout, to let him know just how heartbroken you were.
But, you knew he wanted this. Even if you weren't in his life, he would've done the same thing. He deserved his happy ending and it was time for you, to get yours.
