Chapter 1
“I can’t trust my own mind anymore,” Bucky said, looking up at Steve. “I know, Buck. But you’ll be alright, okay?” Steve was visibly worried about his lover, as he was being taken away from him again.
“Do not worry, Captain.” T’challa came up behind Steve. “He is in good hands. Wakanda has some of the best workers and tech in the world.” Steve smiled, looking at him. “I know. I just worry. Guys my best friend. He’s been through so much already,” T’challa nodded.
T’challa put his hand on Steve’s back. “Well, I shou-“ He was interrupted by Shuri’s loud voice. “Are you done? Sorry to interrupt your mourning, Captain, but the tech is ready and we need your little boyfriend now,” She glanced over at Bucky, still sitting on the table across the room.
Shuri nodded at T’challa, walking away, T’challa following close behind.
Steve walked over to Bucky, smiling. Bucky stood, wrapping his arm around Steve’s body. “I’ll be okay,” Steve nodded, kissing Bucky on the top of his head, inhaling the scent of his hair. The pulled apart, walking into the tech room.
Bucky glanced back at Steve once more, before stepping into the clear tube-like machine. Steve gave him a little smile, no doubt everyone in the room had seen. The machine latched, and Steve could see a small, one-second wave of fear cross Bucky’s face. Then, the smoke-like has filled the tube, shielding Bucky’s face.
“It is complete!” Shuri shouted. “Not that I didn’t know it would work, it is MY tech.” She walked over to where T’challa and Steve were standing. “Are you ready to go home, Mr. Rogers?” She asked. He nodded, T’challa walking him out. He looked back once more, taking in the expressions of Bucky’s face. He wouldn’t see him for a while.