Chapter 7
Peggy had left quite an impression on y/n.
It wasn't only her bravery, strength or intellect that y/n yearned, it was the love & respect the two super soldiers had for her.
Steve & Bucky were the family y/n wished she had.
They weren't around Peggy to touch her or use her as a specimen, they genuinely cared for her.
And since y/n came in lives of super-soldiers, they were nothing but cold towards her.
Even though she knew what they had been through, she wanted them to give her a chance.
Even without warmth around them, she felt safe, more so than even around Rosy.
Did y/n wish a happy married or love life?
No of course not.
She was just an orphan who needed family and Steve or Bucky were nothing like Tony.
Her hopes were high the next day when she was waiting for the soldiers to return.
Waiting for them to show the similarities between herself and Peggy.
Poor y/n was willing to become someone else just in hope to have a family.
Just in hope Steve & Bucky will treat her with warmth.
But it all came crashing down when Steve's eyes burned in fury the moment he saw y/n who was trying to look like Peggy.
How dare y/n insult Peggy like that?
How can she think she'll be like her?
Y/n was a dame, Peggy was a warrior.
Was y/n mocking Peggy?
Steve was more pissed than Bucky because apart from his mother it was only Peggy who knew his love for Bucky and even supported them.
After Bucky's accident, Peggy wasn't only there for Steve but also for Bucky.
Before y/n could process what was happening, Steve's hand landed on her cheek.
“How fucking dare you?” He seethed in anger.
Bucky wasn't far behind when it came to insulting her, he wasn't just as physical as Steve was.
“Fucking change your attire before I fucking snap you into two,” were Steve's last words before he fumed out of the room.
Bucky hated that Steve was this pissed, so when he left the room he was quick to give his piece of mind to y/n.
“You've done enough damage yesterday and you mock us like this?
Shouldn't you be grateful that you're here away from Tony and his intentions?
Pull this stunt again and I swear you won't live to see another day.” With that, Bucky walked away.
Y/n was too stunned by all this and after Bucky made his way out she collapsed on the floor crying.
She just wanted some love and appreciation, she didn't think it'll blow off like this.
That night neither Steve or Bucky came down for dinner.
Steve cried his heart out in Bucky's arms.
He missed Peggy, he hated lying to her, he hated the look on her face when he told y/n was his fiancée.
He hated he had to pretend to be with y/n.
He noticed how uncomfortable Bucky got when Steve had to pretend to be in love with y/n, holding her hands kissing her on the forehead, etc.
Bucky was in no different state, but he wasn't the one to cry.
On the other hand, even y/n cried all night.
She was a fool to think she'll become like Peggy.
She was a fool to have hope of having a family who loved her.
Next day whatever little cordial relationship all three had in between themselves was lost.
And that day unfortunately neither Steve or Bucky had a good day.
Both were fuming until the time they came home.
Like every day they weren't welcomed by y/n's cheerful smile and they were thankful for that.
That night Steve was a little rough with Bucky while making love, he wasn't himself.
Bucky didn't mind that but the roughness hurt him a little.
Steve himself realized that too. But he couldn't help as frustration was building up at the workplace.
Both soldiers were killing more people than usual. This had affected their peace of mind.
When Bucky dozed off to sleep, Steve couldn't help but think about y/n.
Yesterday he actually felt great after slapping her.
It wasn't that there was no anger for what y/n did, but sure it wasn't that intense for him to actually hit her.
He saw Bucky peacefully sleeping beside him, he couldn't wipe out the shame of being too rough on him.
He had no other option but to kill more than he usually did and there was no escape from the building frustration.
But Bucky shouldn't be the one on whom he'd pour the frustration on.
And after all y/n wasn't some fragile dame, she was a superhuman too.
He was sure she could handle Steve's strength.