Reunited - A Stucky x OC story

Chapter 12 - Shopping

November 17th, 2012

Bucky's POV

The next morning I woke up at about 6 a.m. alone in my bed just like always. I didn't have any nightmares which is unusual for me. I almost wish I did have a nightmare then I would have an excuse to crawl into bed with Steve and Madison. I couldn't help but feel jealous for some reason when Steve carried Madison into his room, even thinking about it now I'm jealous.

I know I shouldn't be. Steve, Madison, and I are friends that is all we have ever been. Besides a relationship with Steve was illegal back then and even today we could never get married. So I don't know why I am feeling this way. But whatever is going on hopefully it'll go away soon.

I was just pulling my shirt on and about to go hunt down some food when there was a knock on my door. "Who is it J.A.R.V.I.S?" I asked as I pulled on my shoes.

"It is Captain Rogers. Would you like me to tell him to go away?" I couldn't help but smile. The A.I. knows me so well. I have asked the A.I. to tell the Avengers to go away more times than I've let him come in.

"No that's okay J.A.R.V.I.S. I'll let him in," I dismissed the A.I. as I opened my bedroom door to reveal a panicking Steve. "Steve what is wrong?"

"Madison. She's gone. I can't find her." Steve obviously woke up to her being gone and hadn't even thought this through.

"Did you ask the all knowing J.A.R.V.I.S. where Madison is?" Based on the embarrassed look Steve gave me he hadn't thought of it.

" Colonel Hayes is in the training room," J.A.R.V.I.S responded without me even having to ask. "It seems she has been there since 2 A.M." I looked over at the clock, she's been down there for four and a half hours.

" Thank you J.A.R.V.I.S."

"Of course, Sergeant Barnes, would you like me to tell Colonel Hayes of your upcoming arrival?" the A.I. asked.

" Of course J.A.R.V.I.S," I answered as I hastily threw on shoes. I don't like wandering around the tower barefoot so I threw on my combat boots.

Once I was done I stood up to see Steve waiting. "You ready?"

" Yeah, she's probably fine, I just want to make sure she isn't having a flashback.9" At least I hope so, I have a feeling she had a nightmare.

Madison's POV

I woke up in a cold sweat as once again memories plagued my dreams. I used to only have flashbacks of my time before Hydra since I could barely remember what happened at Hydra. But certain memories being resurfaced have triggered Hydra memories that seem to be getting progressively worse.

I looked over at Steve who is still peacefully sleeping. He looks adorable with his hair all messy and his mouth hanging open while he snores softly. I'm glad I didn't thrash in my sleep and accidentally wake him. I carefully threw off the duvet and crept out of my room and into my own quickly throwing on some leggings and a t-shirt.

After every nightmare, or I suppose flashback would be a better definition I can't fall back asleep no matter how hard I try. Today at least wasn't about the people I've murdered, but instead the endless torture I endured at Hydra. I would rather relive endless amounts of torture than seeing myself take innocent people's lives.

Even as I walked soundlessly through the dark hallways towards the kitchen, the remnants of my nightmare still flash in my memory. I sat alone in the dark nursing a cup of coffee when someone else walked into the room and flipped a light on. Tony obviously didn't realize I was there since he didn't even acknowledge my presence and poured himself a glass of brandy. But when he did turn around I accidentally startled him and caused him to nearly drop his glass.