Are We Still Friends
Sam’s Pov
MESSAGE TO: bucky (701) 788-3405
Bucky: sam. Can we please talk? I'm so sorry.
Bucky: Sam please.
Bucky: I’m so sorry
Bucky: Sam please let me explain.
Sam sighed reading Bucky’s latest message before powering his phone off and throwing it on the bed.
“Bucky again” Riley asked sleepily from the floor.
“Unfortunately. He just doesn’t quit.” Sam frowned, laying his head on his pillow trying to ignore the tears pricking at his eyes. “Thanks for staying the night Ril”
“Of course Samuel thats what friends are for. Especially super amazing friends such as myself” Riley said brightly “Plus remember when my first boyfriend broke up with me and you didn't leave my side for three whole days…. Figured I owed you one.”
“I thought you were going to starve to death” Sam chuckled softly. “I’m sorry about everything Riley. I’m a really shitty friend”
“Shitty….not at all. Air headed, annoying…definitely and a little stub-” Riley was cut off by a pillow smacking him right in the face. “Wow wilson” Riley laughed “with an arm like that maybe YOU should've been the one on the football team.”
“If I did that who would do all your homework”
“Funny. Really. I’ll have you know i got along perfectly fine without you” Riley said matter of factly
“Seriously Riley, I’m so sorry for ignoring you I just….. I don’t know, I’m a horrible friend”
“Sam, it's okay. Really, I understand. I mean of course my feelings were hurt but looking back I don't think I would want to talk to someone who only had negative things to say about my boyfriend either.”
“Well looks like you were right.” Sam said sadly
“Don’t worry there's plenty of fish in the sea Samuel”
“But they aren’t Bucky” Sam sighed
“And thats the very best part” Riley smiled brightly in an attempt to cheer Sam up “Lets go get waffles” Riley offered, “We can even go to that on place you like on 53rd with the really great orange juice.”
“Waffle Bar” Sam asked offering a half hearted smile.
“That's the one.” Riley grinned jumping up from his place on the floor “Get dressed Sam I’m gonna go change and then i’ll be right back”
“Yeah yeah. See you in an hour Ril.” Sam smiled standing up to walk him to the door. “ And Ril” Sam called as Riley’s hand touched the door.
“Yeah Sam”
“Thank you” Sam smiley softly before leaning in to hug him.
“Of course” Riley smiled softly “Now get off me before you get all your snot on me” Riley chuckled. “I’ll be right back,” Riley said, shutting the door.
Bucky’s POV
MESSAGE TO: The Big Three
Bucky: Have you guys heard from sam.
Nat: why would WE hear from YOUR boyfriend. Do you hear how stupid you sound.
Bucky: Someones grumpy.
Nat: Just don’t like being asked dumb questions.
Steve: Whats wrong with Sam?
Bucky: I think he found out about the bet.
Steve: Wym think. Did he not find out from you.
Bucky: Well.
Nat: Why are you actually a fucking moron. Did I not tell you to tell him.
Bucky: You did. I was going to tell him I swear.
Nat: It's been almost 6 months, Barnes, you’ve had all the time in the world. This is nobody’s fault but your own.
Steve: She's right.
Bucky: I know that. I’m trying to fix it. I just don’t know how.
Nat: Are you even sure you can fix it? I don't know this is a really big deal.
Bucky: I don’t know I have to try.
Nat: good luck.
Sam’s POV
“SAMMMMMM SOMEONES AT THE DOOR FOR YOU” Sarah yelled from the bottom of the of the stairs as Sam threw on a shirt.
“BE DOWN IN A SEC” Sam called grabbing his wallet and jacket before hurrying out of the room.
“You showered fast Ril. What no hot- Bucky what the hell are you doing here” Sam asked eyes wide.
“I just I just wanted to talk and explain.” Bucky said eyes red.
“About what how you're a liar” Sam scoffed. “I don’t wanna talk about that or to you. Just get out and go lie to somebody else.”
“Sam you don’t get it. It was a stupid heat of the moment bet and I wanted to call it off the second me and you started getting close.” Bucky sighed reaching to grab Sam’s arm.
“Don’t touch me.” Sam spat snatching his arm away “I don’t care about your explanation at all. I told you I hate liars and you sat in my face and lied to me on multiple occasions for months. You don't think I would’ve understood a bet. Me and my friends make stupid bets all the damn time. But you didn't tell me , you lied and lied and lied. There's nothing you can say to me that could EVER make that ok.”
“Sam I’m so sorry.” Bucky pleaded “I didn’t mean for it to get this far I just didn’t want hurt you. I want to fix this, I want us to be good.”
“So am I. I’m sorry I wasted all my time on someone who doesn’t give a damn about me. You know I would have forgiven you. I understand doing stupid things we’re teens, but something about the fact you couldn’t tell me about it yourself. So please get out of my fucking house and stay out of my life. I don’t need a liar in my life”
“Sam please.” Bucky cried “I don’t wanna lose you.”
“Little late for that. Get out James. Please” Sam replied, trying to keep the tears at bay.
"I'm So Sorry Sam" Bucky said tears streaming down his face.
"I know"