Steve x Reader & Bucky x Reader Imagines

I Promise (Bucky x Reader)

This imagine is for MysticRae ! I'm sorry it took so long, but I kinda made up for it by making it super long if that helps, 7,000 words! I don't even think I know 7,000 words. This is the only thing I've had time to work on for the past month with how crazy my life has suddenly become, so hopefully it's worth it!

Warnings: feels, lots of feels. Slightly steamy. "A rollercoaster of emotions." As Chris Evans would say. Oh, and did I mention feels? Also italics are memories. Do you guys like when I do memories or little back stories before my imagines, or are they just annoying? Eh whatever, I'll probably still do them anyway. Hope you guys enjoy!

"Have a great day at school sweetheart." Your mother told you sweetly as she pulled her car up to the curb by your school. "I won't be home until later tonight, I promise we can spend some time together this weekend." She told you when she saw you still wouldn't look at her. "Y/n..."

"You said that last week." You whispered, keeping your eyes glued to your hands that lay in your lap. "You always make that promise."

She let out a heavy sigh when she realized you were right, the past year with her has been tough since your dad left the two of you. She's had to work two jobs back to back just to be able to afford all the things the two of you needed, unfortunately that meant she rarely got to see you. "I know sweetie, but I promise I won't work this weekend. It's your birthday tomorrow remember?" She told you with a small smile and a nudge to get your attention. "Did you  want to invite any of your friends over?" She asked, voice sounding slightly concerned, knowing you had a hard time making friends.

"I still don't know anyone at this school." You replied, pulling at the hem of your dress and nervously scrunching it up a bit.

"Well I bet today you'll make some friends." She told you confidently.

"I hope so." You whispered. As soon as you said that, the warning bell for class had rung, and you knew you needed to leave now if you wanted to get to class on time.

"I'll be home in time to say goodnight sweetie, I love you." Your mom told you as she kissed your cheek.

"I love you too mom." You told her, giving her a tight hug before hopping out of the car and walking to your fifth grade class. You watched as your mom drive away before running to class to try and beat the bell, which didn't happen the way you had hoped. A couple minutes after the final bell rang, you had finally made it, walking in the class room as soon as your name was called.

"Y/n L/n?"

"I'm here." You shyly peeped from the door, avoiding the eyes of your fellow classmates.

"There you are sweetie." She said as she checked your name off, she knew about the things that were going on with your family, and always made sure to keep a close eye on you and give you rides home when you needed them. "We'll come on now, take a seat. We're going to be watching a movie today." She told you as she called the last of the names.

As you made your way to your desk, one of the boys that sat near you stuck their foot out to trip you, but before you could fall on your face, someone caught you. "You alright doll?" The blue eyed brunette boy asked you.

"Y-yeah, I'm okay." You whispered, trying hard not to get lost in those gorgeous eyes.

"Don't t let these punks push you around." He told you as he sent a glare to the kid who tried to trip you.

"James Barnes, if you please, stop bothering Y/n so we can get on with the rest of the class." The teacher spoke up, breaking you from his hold on your attention.