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“There’s only one bed? Seriously?” Bucky asks as he stands in the doorway, duffle bag in hand.
“Looks like it,” Sam says, walking into the room. “It’s only for one night anyways. It’ll be fine Bucky.”
Bucky rolls his eyes. “Not sure how I feel about sharing a bed with an unmated Alpha,” he mumbles.
Sam instantly looks over at Bucky, frowning. “Have I ever given you a reason not to trust me?” He asks. “Because, if you really feel that way… I’ll go find another room.”
Bucky looks up at Sam, eyes slightly wide. “N- No. This is fine. Sorry,”
Sam sighs softly as he stares at Bucky. “I’m gonna go take a walk, get some fresh air,”
“Sam-” Bucky begins, and sighs as he watches Sam walk out of the room. He glances around, and then he runs a hand through his hair. He and Sam always bickered with each other, but they never had a problem with each other. Bucky being an omega never mattered, and Sam being an alpha never mattered.
But, with Sam and him hunting down every last trace of Hydra, Bucky’s been thinking about Steve more, which has been making him feel a bit more depressed and lonely. Steve was always his alpha, and he never got to tell anyone that they were bonded and mated. Now Bucky’s been feeling things towards Sam, which is making him feel very conflicted because of Steve.
Bucky sits on the bed for about ten minutes before finally getting up and going to find Sam. He eventually finds him sitting on the back of their truck. “Hey,” Bucky says as he walks up to the truck.
Sam looks over when he hears a voice, and is surprised to see Bucky. “What are you doing out here?”
“Came to find you. Listen, can we uh- talk?” Bucky asks.
“If this is about earlier-”
“Kind of,” Bucky says, before letting out a sigh. “Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but I just need to get this off my chest. I don’t have a problem with you Sam, or you being an alpha. That’s never been an issue.”
“So, what is the issue, Buck?” Sam asks calmly.
“Me and Steve were bonded, Sam,” Bucky finally admits, and he takes a deep breath as he watches Sam’s eyes widen in shock. “Steve was my alpha, and I was his omega. We’ve always been… together.”
“Buck-”
“We never told anyone. Not because we were ashamed. We just thought it would be safer,” Bucky explains.
“But, Steve went back,” Sam says, frowning. “He left you when you two were bonded?”
“Yeah, I know. I mean, he told me beforehand that he was going back. I mean, it didn’t make it hurt any less, but at least he told me. I knew Steve wasn’t made for this time,” Bucky mumbles.
“Doesn’t make it any right that he left you,” Sam scoffs.
“I’m not helpless Sam, just because I’m an omega. I know how to take care of myself,” Bucky argues.
“No, I know that. I’m just saying. You two obviously had a life together. I just would have thought that trumped the old life you guys had,” Sam mumbles. He looks up at Bucky. “But, it makes sense now, so thanks for telling me. I’m sure it wasn’t easy.”
Bucky shrugs his shoulders. “Kind of feels relieved to finally tell someone,”
“The rumors are true then. People always thought you two were more than friends,” Sam chuckles.
“Was it that obvious?” Bucky asks, grinning, and then he walks over to the truck and hops up beside Sam. “You know, I do trust you. You’re one of the few alpha’s that I trust these days.”
Sam leans over and gently nudges Bucky. “You don’t have to explain yourself, Bucky. You’ve been through... more than anyone should. We’re in this together now, and we’re going to take down those Hydra bastards,”
“Thanks, Sam. You don’t have to do this, but I’m glad you’re here,” Bucky admits quietly.
“Well, I promised Steve that I would make sure you wouldn’t do anything stupid, so I kind of have to be,” Sam laughs when Bucky looks up and glares at him.
“Great. Thanks Sam. You ruined a great moment,” Bucky huffs, jumping off the truck.
“Oh. So, we were having a moment?” Sam asks, also jumping down from the truck, following Bucky.
“Forget I said anything!”
“Wait, Buck, come back. I’m just messin’ with you,” Sam says, reaching over and grabbing Bucky’s arm, pulling him back. He takes a deep breath when he and Bucky lock eyes with each other. “Buck-”
Buck leans forward and he kisses Sam without thinking, instantly melting when Sam wraps his arms around him to pull him closer, deepening the kiss. But then Bucky quickly pulls away, his eyes widening as he looks up at Sam. “Shit. I- I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have-”
“Don’t apologize, Buck. Please,” Sam says, holding onto the omega.
“But, I-”
“I know I can’t be the only one of us who feels something, Buck. We can take things slow, I promise,”
Bucky takes a deep breath. “Okay,” he says. “Okay. Slow would be good.”
“Yeah,” Sam nods. “I don’t want you to feel pressured, especially after everything you’ve just told me.”
“Thank you,” Bucky breathes, feeling relieved. He looks up at Sam. “I knew I liked you for a reason.”
Sam huffs out a laugh. “Man, shut up,” he gently pushes Bucky. “Come on. We’ve got a long day tomorrow. We’ve gotta get some sleep.”
“Wait, that’s it?” Bucky asks, before quickly following Sam.
“We’ll talk tomorrow, Buck. Remember, there’s no rush here,” Sam says, smiling as he looks back at Bucky.