part 5
A few weeks later
Steve was practically running through the tower out of nervousness. Bucky came back today. Here. Out of Wakanda. With him. With Steve. The other avengers had left for a bit to leave Steve and Bucky to themselves til tonight.
He paced through the tower for a couple more hours, occasionally looking through TV channels or reading. He wasn’t scared for Bucky to come back he was just . . . excited.
It wasn’t as if he hadn’t seen him multiple times before, with the multiple Skype calls which were his absolute favorite.
He recalled having a Skype session with Bucky, including lots of Shuri comments and Bucky slightly confused on how to work the app. It was cute. He remembered Skyping him at night, as Shuri had given him his own advanced tablet to have. Just talking until one of them fell asleep. He wouldn’t lie, he did watch Bucky a little while after he fell asleep, listening to the light snores and seeing the peace in his face.
After a few more chapters of his book, he had heard a knock at the door. Bucky. T’challa. Okoye. Bucky.
He almost jogged to the door, opening it just as T’challa went to knock again. He brightened, seeing Bucky standing behind them. He shook T’challa’s hand, still not sure on whether he enjoyed hugs or not.
He invited Okoye and T’challa inside, but they apparently had ‘other matters to attend to’.
After a quick goodbye, they both took off in the Wakandan ship. Bucky had already let himself inside, awkwardly standing in the entertainment room. “Bucky,” he smiled. He would literally NEVER get tired of seeing his face. He walked over, pulling him in for a hug.
Then he remembered, no ones here. he’s my boyfriend. i can kiss him. He smiled, lightly kissing Bucky on the lips. “Nobody’s here right now, they probably won’t be back until tonight.” He stated. Bucky nodded. “Well, uh. It’s nice to be here. With you. And-and with everyone else, of course.” He smiled.
”So, uh, what’s up with the sleeping arrangements? I got my own room?” Bucky asked, walking down the hallway with Steve. Steve laughed. “Well, yeah. Stark would probably let you have one of the spare rooms, but do you really wanna sleep by yourself when you have an amazing boyfriend like me?”
Bucky laughed, shoving him in the shoulder. “Punk.” Steve opened the door to his room, letting Bucky in.
He set his bags next to the doorway. Steve noticed the new arm equipped to his side. He had been used to the older metal one.
Steve lay on the bed, sighing. Bucky immediately lay next to him, facing him. “What? Not excited to see me?” Bucky said, wrapping his arm around Steve’s waist. Steve laughed, rolling onto his back. “No. I love you, you know that. Although, I haven’t officially told the others about my feelings towards you, but I’m pretty sure they’ve figured it out by now.” He smiled.
”So none of them will care if I sleep with you for a little until they get back? It was a tiring trip here, ya know.” Bucky said, scooting closer to Steve.
”Yeah, I wouldn’t mind a nap either. It was rather tiring waiting for you to get here.” They still lay sideways on the bed, barely touching. Bucky scooted in, whispering to Steve. “I need to tell you something,” He said.
”Anything, Buck.” Steve said, propping his head on his hand. Bucky leaned in to whisper in Steve’s ear. “Your bed is really soft,” He said, his voice cracking with laughter at the end. He rolled over, laughing. “Oh, my god.” Steve shook his head, laughing. He loved it when Bucky laughed. It was like being with old 1940s Bucky again.
“I missed you laughing, I’m glad you’re doing better.” Steve said, facing Bucky. He put his hand over Bucky. “Yeah, me too. Now let’s sleep, yeah?” Bucky said, scooting into Steve, enjoying his warm embrace.