I love your company

Toni steps out from the elevator and walks to Bruce, he's sitting on a couch, reading. His chamomile tea placed on the coffee table in front of him. She stands in front of him, half of her hair is covering her face. He takes one look at her and he leans back and opens his arms.

She gently climbs onto his lap and tucks her head under his chin. He runs his big hands behind her back and places his lips on her forehead. She just snuggles closer and takes hold onto his shirt tightly. Her hair tickling his nose, but he only softly blows them away. He closes his eyes and takes in deep breathes and he could feel her calming down. The tense shoulders relaxing slowly and her soft sobs subsiding as he kept a tight hold on her. Just when she was about to doze off, the sound of the elevator ding makes her tense again. In walks Bucky, eyes wandering, searching for his petite girlfriend.

He sees her in Bruce's arms and walks up to them. "Can you hand her over?" He asks softly.

Bruce looks down at Toni and she makes no move to go to him. "I don't think so." He replies.

Bucky looks frustrated and runs his metal arm in his hair. "Look, whatever I did, I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by it. I-I wasn't thinking. I-I…" He was cut off when she tucks her legs to her, to make herself look smaller and Bruce wraps his arms around her completely. Jealousy runs through his veins when he sees his girl seeking protection and comfort from some other guy. But that guy is Bruce, Toni's best friend. And apparently, her security blanket.

"She's not ready for anything yet, Barnes. So it would be best if you leave." He states and Bucky wanted to argue, but seeing the green tint in his eyes, he swallows back his words. He can only look on as his girl holds on tightly on his shirt and her eyelids shut tightly, her long auburn hair running down her back and over Bruce's shoulder.

"I'll come back for her." He nods to himself and reluctantly left the rec room.

Bruce feels her shifting slightly and he looks down at her. She's looking at him with big brown doe eyes and smiles softly. She tucks herself under his chin again and closes her eyes.

"Thanks."

"Go to sleep, Toni."

"Will you still be here when I wake up?"

"Yes."

"Promise?"

"I promise."