Hard to Love (Bucky Barnes fanfic)

Chapter 29

Of course it had to be Tony

Of fucking course

I stare at him in a deadpan, concealing the shock that's currently coursing through my veins. Bucky seemed to mimic me as we both stood outside my door just staring at a raging Tony Stark. His grip on the coffee cup and bag of baked goods tightened as he glared us down. I know what this looks like, and his assumptions are a thousand percent true. But I can't let him know it

"Before you blow up and go berserk-" I start

"No, you don't get to speak right now. Barnes what the h-" Tony interrupts but I'm already fed up and snap at him

"No, Tony. You don't get to speak right now." My voice slightly rises with the anger boiling in my blood. My interjection seems to shock Tony because his expression changes from one of fury to insulted. Clearly not expecting me to challenge him like this. Especially with an audience. He opens him mouth to retaliate but I hold up a finger to silence him

"Nuh! I'm talking." I scold him, like one would scold a child. Tony clamps him mouth shut, pressing his lips into a tight line and waits for me to explain the scene in front of him. "I know exactly what you're thinking and I'm gonna say this one time so pay attention." I drop my finger and cross my arms over my chest

Tony rolls his eyes. "Since when did you get so authoritative?"

"Since I remembered how sick and tired I am of this side of you. I fucking hate it, so shut up for once." I snap back. My response obviously stinging him

Good. He has no right to be so accusatory of me or Bucky

"Amelia," Buckys voice fills my ears and I bring my gaze to meet his

He looked both surprised and proud at the way I'm handling Tony. Probably happy that I'm able to stand up to him now. Hell, I'm proud of myself for finally growing a backbone and snapping at Tony. It's about time someone besides Steve did

"Calm down," Bucky finishes his statement

The moment our eyes lock I can feel the anger in me start to settle. Probably for the best. If I had kept going the way I was, I knew I'd end up really hurting Tony and regret it later when I'm calmed down. Bucky lifts and lowers his hand slowly, signaling to take a deep breath. I follow his movement, inhaling and exhaling deeply, letting my rage simmer back down. After a few calming breaths, I turn my attention back to Tony who's still awaiting for my explanation of what's in front of him

"Alright," I huff. "I had a nightmare last night and decided to contact Barnes-" once again I'm interrupted

"That's what the medication is for kid." Tony points a finger towards my door and my head twitches at the familiar hated nickname

"I don't want to pump my body full of drugs Tony!" My voice beginning to rise again as I start to scowl at him. "Why can't I easily just talk to the one other person in this damn building who can relate to me!? Huh?!" I feel my powers swirling and building up in my veins, desperately wanting to be released, even just a small amount would do. But with the wristbands, I'm forced to conceal it. My skin felt on fire, every cell being encased in flames. I uncross my arms just to shrug my shoulders and lift them partially as if to say 'well?', taking a daring step towards Tony when he doesn't respond

Bucky reaches an arm in front of me, stopping me from closing any more distance between the billionaire and myself. All three of us knew I'd never swing on Tony unless we were sparring, but in all honesty I might try if he continues to interrupt me like this. I suck in a slow breath, turning slightly to look at Bucky. Staring into his icy steel eyes always calmed me and I could feel the whirlpool of energy under my fingertips start to retreat. Slowly disappearing to the dark corners of my mind