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Bucky had a million different ideas of what ‘Handsome’ could mean to Steve. The word couldn't even begin to describe what the doctor looked like. Sam was honestly everything that Bucky had ever wanted in his life and more. He was handsome, cared for kids well, and was a doctor. It made his brain short circuit and he couldn't find any words to say. The lovely card in his hand was getting a little crumpled with the way his hands instinctively held tightly. It reminded him of being a school boy, trying to give a girl a love note discreetly. The card made Bucky feel a little guilty even, feeling that the man deserved more than just a sweet card from his daughter. He didn't know what he would even get though. Maybe a dinner date? A candy bar? Mayb- “Can i help you sir?” A soft voice said, Bucky's thoughts halting at the sound of it. All the words died in his throat and he just kind of awkwardly stood there as Sam looked at him with curiosity. Sam recognised him somehow but he couldn't remember what.
Abigail sniffled, hugging her stuffed animal tightly in her little 6 year old hands as Steve reassured her that someone would be there. She couldn't listen over the pain that went through her arm though. She just wanted her dad to be home. She knew his job was important, he had told her, but that didn't stop the desire to be in her dads safe arms. Uncle Steve was nice but his hugs were always cold (temperature cold).
She looked to the door as Sam walked in and Steve couldn't help but smile as he walked in. Sam gave a gentle smile to Abigail and then looked at Steve. “So what happened to her? Just so i know what i have is correct” He asked, just as a safety measure. Steve started explaining it from start to end. A girl was bullying Abigail for having Bucky as a parent, Abigail pushed her lightly, and the girl pushed Abigail off the jungle gym. Sam sighed as he heard the story, knowing how bad it must’ve been for Abigail. He crouched down into the brunette girl and smiled gently at her. “Hi little one, so how bad is the pain?” “I want my daddy..”. Sam chuckled at the response, knowing it was a true statement.
He hummed and started to check every part of her, all while listening to her beg Steve to call her dad. She wanted him so she could be wrapped in his arms. Her pleas were cut off as Sam put a gentle hand on her knee. “What's your dad like kiddo? You must love him with all your heart if you want him this bad” He said, smiling at her. This made Abigail stop her begging and she looked at Sam. She quietly started talking about her dad and Sam listened with a careful nod and a word or two every few minutes. Eventually, she wasn't even worried about her injury and she was happily talking about her dad. She talked about all the cool stories he told her and all the cool places he’d travel to for work. During all of this, Sam was slowly wrapping her arm in bandages and putting a cast over it. She hadn't realised he was helping her until Sam was standing up and patting her head saying how good of a patient she was.
She looked down at the pale white cast with shock. How had she not felt any of that? She looked at Sam and she gasped pointing a finger “You're a wizard!” She yelled, getting a laugh from both men. Steve stood up with her in his arms and he smiled at Sam, “Thank you for helping, Bucky may come by but don't be alarmed. He just does it to make sure you're trustworthy of dealing with Abby. It's based on past problems.” He admitted, feeling guilty for it as he spoke. Bucky had been through a lot, so Abigail was a good thing for him. “Well thank you for my warning, you guys come by whenever you need help and i'll try to squeeze you guys into my room” Sam says with appreciation in his voice. He led Steve and Abigail to the front and before they could leave, Sam handed her a cherry lollipop and another one for Bucky.
“Um- yeah, i'm looking for Sam?” He asked, curiously. The smile he got made him want to pass out. Why was he so fucking hot. “This is him, You must be the famous Bucky i've heard of?” Sam asked, crossing his arms with a smug smile. He was almost doubting the arrival of Bucky in all truth. Bucky felt his face grow red at the smile on Sam's face and all he could do was hand the man the note with a nervous smile. Sam opened the card and his heart melted at how cute it was. He shut it and put it in his pocket, deciding to hand it up later. He was about to go back to work when Bucky spoke up "How about dinner? My thank you gift". Sam thought the idea over and chuckled nodding with a smile. "Sure! Tomorrow at 9 pm?" "It's a date."