"Sam, You want to bring a psycho crazy PTSD amnesiac into my house? No your sisters house where your nephew lays his head?" Rue all but screamed at her brother. She did not care if he was a part of the Avengers. She did not care if Captain America was standing in her living room begging her. Her answer was no and that was final. "Rue please I…no we need your help." Sam stuttered.

Rue opened her mouth to speak but before she could her son must've woken up from the yelling and was standing in the hallway watching them curiously. Rue directed her attention back to her brother glaring daggers at him and Steve. She nodded her head in the direction of the hallway and put her index finger up to her mouth signaling them to be quite. "Kale? Come here sweetie it's okay. Uncle Sam and Uncle Steve were just excited about your birthday party next month." She lied smoothly not wanting to upset her son. She was pretty sure Kale wouldn't buy it though he was only five but he had the comprehension of a 20 year old. Something that made her happy but worrisome at the same time.

"Mommy who wants to stay with us? The boy asked curiously. Walking towards his mother he grabbed onto her leg and looked at the trio.

Steve decided to use it to his advantage sure Rue would give him hell for it later. It was worth it to get her to take in Bucky. She was the only person they could trust and didn't need S.H.I.E.L.D on their radar at the moment. Besides it would give him an excuse to see her more. Lately he found his thoughts lingering to his friend's sister. He tried to push them to back of his mind but soon they would be at the forefront again. It was only a few days ago that he realized that he had a crush on her. Bringing his attention back to the kid in front of him. Steve began to speak.

"Hey buddy, I have a friend who needs to hang out with you guys for a little while but your mom here doesn't think that would be a good idea." Rue's mouth fell open. She was going to kick Steve's ass! No he wasn't trying to turn Kale against her! Jerk!

"Why mommy?" Kale looked up at her with confusion in his almond shaped dark brown eyes.

"Because sweetie we don't know him. He could be dangerous…"

Kale stepped back away from his mom and put his tiny little hands on his hips. "Mommy but Captain America is asking for a favor…Don't you think we should help him?"

Realizing it was late and not wanting to argue with her 5 year old Rue let out an exasperated sigh and shrugged her shoulders in defeat. Sam hugged his sister and whispered in her ear. "Not to worry you wouldn't be defenseless."

Rue quickly put Kale back to bed and went downstairs to the basement turned guest sweet to find Steve and Sam talking to a man with long dark hair that fell pass his shoulders. Her Dark eyes took in his brawny form. He was at least 6'2 which looked like 10ft to her. She only stood at about 5'4. He was wearing a sweat shirt and jeans. His feet were bare and dirty. His jawline was strong and his face looked like he hadn't shaved in a few days.

Noticing her approaching Sam began with the introductions.

"Bucky this is my sister Rue, Rue this is Buck and old friend of Steve's." Bucky nodded. He didn't offer her any words. This wasn't where he wanted to be he didn't need help but unfortunately Steve insisted so here he was.

Rue rolled her eyes. "Okay well hello to you too." She bit out sarcastically.

"Rue." Sam chastised. "Come one please don't be mean."

"Whatever." She mumbled.

"Here take his." Sam strapped a black bracelet on her arm and secured it on her wrist.

"This is just in case he gets out of hand with a push of this button here, it will instantly knock him out and alert us. I doubt you have to use it though." The Captain decided to cut in.

"Bucky here knows what's at stake here." Bucky nodded in agreement. Steve continued. "Well we need to get back. If you need anything at all don't hesitate to give a ring." Steve gave her a wink and bounded up the stairs. Sam kissed his sister on the head and followed Steve. Rue heard the door close. She exhaled deeply and turned to face her new ward.

"Okay Bucky you have your own bathroom down here it has a shower and a toilet. Um help yourself to whatever's in the fridge. Towels are in the hallway closet upstairs. If you need anything my room is the last door on the left." Rue said in a rush.

"Thank you." Bucky said causing Rue's face to show her surprise.

"So you do have some home training?" She asked playfully. Bucky let out a grunt. Rue backed away from Bucky and headed back up the stairs. She paused for a second and watched him head towards the bathroom.

"Bucky?"

He stopped and turned around.

"I make breakfast in the morning for my son. If you want to join us you are more than welcome to do so. Also it looks like you could use some clothes so maybe if you want we can get you some." Not giving him a chance to reply Rue continued up the stairs.

Freshly showered Rue brushed her thick black hair and braided it down. She did not want to deal with shrinkage in the morning. She absorbed her frame in the floor length mirror. She had currently put on a few pounds bringing her to a solid 137. Of course it all went to her thighs and ass but she was at the point not that if you didn't like her curves then keep it moving. Her skin was a few shades lighter than her brothers. Giving her a warm brown hue. Her eyes were hazel and her lips full. She admired herself. It wasn't too long ago she was fighting depression and couldn't stand the site of herself. Now here she was in all her naked glory checking herself out.

Rue through on a sport bra and an old T-shirt. Pairing it with some black leggings. Slipping into her bed and closing her eyes she realized she couldn't fall asleep. The handsome stranger downstairs having her attention. She couldn't make out his entire body because he was wearing a sweat shirt but she knew he had to physically fit. I bet he could pick you up and do some pretty nasty things to you. Biting onto her pillow Rue let out a yelp. She needed to get the thoughts out of her head. She couldn't go around pining after him. It's your fault you haven't gotten laid in over a year. Ugh damn her thoughts. They were bound to get her into some kind of trouble. Her phone vibrated breaking her out of her silent musings. Picking up the phone she saw it was from Steve. Odd. He never texts her he usually calls. Opening up the text message it read.

:Rue I know I imposed big time but I just want to thank you and I promise I will make it up to you an Kale for this huge favor you are doing me!:

Smiling to herself leave it to Captain Friggin America to make you feel like a teenage girl! Rue responded.

: As much as I wanted to be mad at you now I can't just make sure you make it to Kale's birthday party. It would mean a lot to him :

His response was immediate.

: Nothing will stop me from being there. Sleep well beautiful."

Rue's whole body heated up from reading that text. Captain America had called her beautiful. Setting her phone back on the night stand Rue plugged it in and laid back down. He was probably just being polite. She shut her eyes and sleep quickly found her this time around.