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*Gasp. *Cough. *Gasp. *Cough.

That's basically what I've been doing for the last hour.

When I woke up this morning I decided I wanted to take a run. I used to run all of the time. About five minutes in though I realized this wasn't my smartest idea. God I was out of shape. I felt like I was dying on the inside.

*Cough.

It's a good thing I wasn't planning on running for my life anytime soon because I would be dead before I could reach ten steps.

When I wasn't fighting for my breath I felt relaxed, which was a nice change. My life had changed so drastically in the last few weeks that I hadn't had time to catch up. I was finally staring to get used to Bucky being around and if I'm being truthful it was actually nice to have someone else around the house, even if he didn't talk all that much. It also felt like he might be warming up to me, which I never saw coming.

I rounded the edge of the fence of the property line. Okay I can do this. I can make it.

*Cough.

My legs had never hurt this much before, not even when I broke my left leg falling from the tree in the backyard because my bothers dared me to jump from one of the higher branches, like I said before I wasn't the brightest.

When I finally reached the front door to the house I was ready to collapse. I limped inside and started working my way to the fridge when I heard voices.

I looked in the living room and saw Bucky sitting with Anna. Ugh Anna. I still haven't figured out what it is about her that just ticks me off but I was planning on it. Just after I go get some water, and maybe take a nap for about three days.

I was turning to go into the kitchen when "Hello Aria, would you like to join us?" Dammit. Of course she had to spot me.

I turned around and saw them both looking at me. I tried to get control of my breathing, I'd be damned if I ever let on to her that I was out of shape. Little miss perfect probably worked out twice a day.

"Uh, I actually just got back from a run. I need to do my cool down stretches." Yeah cool down stretches, like I had ever done them a day in my life.

"Of course, it looks like it was a strenuous run. You might want to take it easier on yourself next time. I wouldn't want you hurting yourself."

Bitch said what! If I wasn't about to keel over I would come over there and show you strenuous. I swear she said stuff like this to me on purpose. She probably knows how much it riles me up when people tell me I can't, or shouldn't, do something. I don't know what her deal is but she's been making little quips like this to me since we met.

Like last week when she said "Eating those while make your blood pressure and cholesterol sky rocket, maybe you should try some kale chips next time you crave something salty" when I was eating my potato chips. If I wanted to eat kale chips I would eat frickin kale chips.

What pisses me off the most though is she always makes sure to say these things right in front of Bucky, like she's trying to make me look lesser than her in his eyes. Why would I care what Bucky thinks, we aren't even friends.

I catch myself before I punch her in the face though, and say "You don't need to worry about me. I go on runs all of the time and I know when to stop." Bitch.

"That's good. Maybe we could partner up and go on a run together. Oh, or better yet maybe all three of us can go on a run. I think that would be good for you, to get out into the world. Do something you used to do before the accident." She says to Bucky.

Seriously? A group run. Yay.

How would this help him in any way, and what does it have to do with her being his therapist. Another thing I don't like that she does, she refers to Hydra taking him and whipping his memory an accident. It wasn't an accident, it was an abduction and a hostage situation.

Before Bucky can speak I say "I don't know if that's such a good idea. I usually run through the woods and the terrain can be rough on the calves. It might be to much to begin with." Plus I don't think I could do another hour of it, especially with her there.

"I'm sure I can manage. It's your decision though James. I do think it would be good for you. Get out of this house and get some fresh air, and I'll be there in case you have an episode." James, it was weird when I heard he first name. It just didn't sound right, but she insisted on calling him by it.

Why was she so insistent on this anyway. I was about to ask her why this was so important when Bucky says "I think it's a good idea, maybe it would be nice to get some fresh air." He says it with a smile but I can see through it.

He's uncomfortable with the idea, especially seeing as how it went the last time he was 'out in the world'. Anna looks at me triumphantly. "See we make more progress every day." She says giving Bucky that stupid fake smile she does so well.

"Alright then, You and I will go running tomorrow morning. Since it seems Aria doesn't feel up to it." She says. Shit. She's backed me into a corner. I could let her go with him alone and risk him having one of his 'episodes', which could end up with her dead, or I could suck it up and go to keep them both safe.

Great one more morning of dry heaves. "On second thought, maybe I will go." I say. I thought I saw something in Anna's eyes, maybe anger, but I couldn't be sure. I saw Bucky release a breath, like he had been holding it in.

I'm sure he's happy I'm going to be there. Just in case something does happen and he needs to be stopped. I don't know if I could completely incapacitate him but, I could keep him busy long enough for back up to arrive.

"Good I'm glad you want to contribute to James's rehabilitation." I'm sure you are, and since when have I not been contributing. I don't see him living in your home.

"Well then, I should be going. You have been progressing very well James. I will be happy to report that to Director Coulson." Okay bye.

I watched her walk out the door and started making my way to the kitchen. I was drinking my water, well more like devouring it, when Bucky walked in. "You don't have to go with us if you don't want to, you know that right?"

"What makes you think I don't want to go. I was probably going to go out tomorrow anyway." Not the truth but I needed to get closer to Anna and find out if she was an actual threat or not.

"Alright, I just got the impression that you don't like Anna very much."

Sigh "I'll admit that I'm not her biggest fan but I don't hate her or anything. I just have a bad feeling about her, do you feel it to?" Maybe he had the same thoughts I was having.

"I'm trying to put the paranoia behind me."

"That's not an answer." He sat down on a bar stool

"When the sessions started she was trying to help me remember. Most of the questions she asked were centered around Steve since he seems to be the key to getting my memories back."

"Okay, well that's not really strange seeing as how she's here to do that."

"Her questions started to change though. She started asking me about Hydra, It was subtle at first but then she started asking about you."

Uh "Me? Why would she ask you about me?"

"I don't know. She asked me if I knew about an accident you had been in."

The accident? How could she possibly know about that? The only people that knew where my parents, Coulson, and Nick Fury. Three of whom were dead now so the only way she could have found out was if Coulson had told her. He wouldn't have told her though, at least I'm pretty sure he wouldn't.

"Do you know what accident she's talking about?"

I felt myself almost telling him the truth, which was weird because I had never told anyone before. "Um, I-I have no idea what she's talking about." I said stuttering over my words.

Would it really be that bad if I told him the truth. No, I can never tell anyone. If someone found out I would be putting a huge target on my back. I could see in his eyes that he didn't believe me, he didn't let it on though.

"Maybe she's mistaken then." Why was he letting me get away with the lie?

"Yeah maybe. Why is she fishing around for information about me though?"

Even if Coulson told her about me he would have made it clear that she wasn't to tell anyone. What if he didn't tell her about me though? What if she found out on her own, or even worse what if she's working for someone else. Someone who looks for people like me?

I had heard about organizations that targeted people with abilities. Most people thought that they were just rumors, like the bogeyman, but I had always been on guard just in case. I found that most people weren't very trusting of people like me. People are always afraid of the things that can't be explained. I mean I know exactly how I developed my abilities, but some were born with it. Look at Thor for example. He's an alien God, with a power that controls lightning. When all of that first happened I was as freaked out as everyone else.

These organizations were made to take us out so that we can't band together. I had never officially met someone like me but I knew they were out there. The Avengers are an example of what it looks like when extraordinary beings come together. Can you imagine if a group similar to them came together to do evil? It would be catastrophic.

I hated having to hide who I really am. I would love to be able to use my abilities to help people, but then the world would find out and I wouldn't be able to live as a semi-normal person. So I just keep lying. I can do that.

Bucky shrugs "I don't know. Have you killed anyone recently."

Thank God I wasn't taking a drink at that moment because I would have spit it out. "What are you serious. I'm basically home all of the time and-"

"Whoa, I was joking." What?

"You were joking? Wow, so mister stoic jokes?" I say with a laugh because I've honestly never had him kid with me before.

"Yes I know how to joke around. I'm not completely robotic." It took me a second but I realize he's kidding with me again.

"Yep, only the arm." He laughs at that.

He has a nice laugh. When he laughs he looks free and I especially like it when he laughs at things I say.

O no I'm starting to get sappy feels.

"Well, I should go work on my going away present for Callie." I say because things suddenly felt awkward for me.

"Are you making something for her?"

"Um, yeah it's kinda cheesy though. I'm making a scrap book. Even though I've never made a scrap book or anything like it before in my life. I'm not really the most artsy person in the world, or even in the county."

He laughs at that again "I'm sure she'll like it anyway. If it comes from you that's all that matters right?"

"Yep." I say about to walk away.

"Hey, I was thinking about taking a look at the water heater." I turn around and look at him again

"Really?"

"Yeah, you told me that it wasn't working like it used to so.." Now he's the one that looks awkward

"Uh, sure go ahead. It's not like you can hurt anything and if there's a chance you can get some more hot water to come through I would be in heaven. Cold showers aren't really my thing."

"Alright well I'll give it a look over. I can't promise anything though It's been a while since I've done any handy work."

"Like I said It's not like you could make it any worse." "And thanks." I add on. I walk up to my room.

I grab the scrap book and sit on the bed thinking that this arrangement might not be the worst thing I could think of. Bucky's settling well, but fate has a way of turning good things bad, fast.


"So you'll call right?" Callie says to me while we're sitting in the airport.

"Of course, I'll call everyday. I need you to tell me what it's like over there. I wanna hear all about your adventures and the hot guys you'll hook-up with."

She gives me a look of disbelief "Aria Parker, what kind of girl do you take me for?" We both laugh because we know exactly what kind of girl she is.

"I'm gonna write it all down so I don't forget a single detail."

"You better."

We hear that her planes being boarded over the intercom system. Callie looks at me with tears in her eyes. "I'm gonna miss you so much girly." She says as she starts crushing me in a giant bear hug.

"I'm gonna miss you to Cal." I say returning her tight hug. Her parents come over at that moment and say their goodbyes to her.

The three of us watch as she goes through security. Once she's through she stops and turn to look at us. I can see the tears rolling down her face while she waves her hand at us. She turns back around and walk up the steps to board her plane. Once she's out of sight her parents and I start walking away.

"Hey Ari, we were going to go to Callie favorite restaurant to eat and cry about our baby leaving if you wanna join us." Callie's father says.

I laugh and say "No thanks, I gotta get home and check on my cousin."

Callie told them about "Max" so I like to use it as an excuse whenever I can to get out of things. It's not that I don't like Callie's parents, I'm just not comfortable being around them without Callie. I've never really had to do it before, she's always been around when we're all together. That thought hits me hard. Callie isn't here anymore. I mean I can call her whenever I want and I'm sure she'll pick up but, I can't go over to her house anymore when things get hard at home. Now I'm even more sad than I was before.

"Alright, and Ari?" Callie's mom grabs me by the shoulder to stop me. "You know that you can call us or come over anytime you need anything right?" She asks and I'm touched that she cares about me that much.

"I'll be okay. I appreciate It though." She gives me a "Callie" hug and says goodbye before they both walk away from me.


I pull up into my driveway after my long day of goodbyes and see another car. It's almost ten O'clock at night, who's here at this hour. As I get closer I see that it's Anna's car. Great, just what I need right now, miss judgy pants and all of her Psychiatric advice. She'll probably tell me that I need to pick up a new hobby now that Callie's gone. After the run this morning and all of her little backbiting comments I just don't have the energy to deal with her right now.

Another thought comes to me though, and it makes me feel weird, what if Bucky asked her over. I mean I did tell him that I wouldn't be home until about eleven. Maybe he does have feelings for her and asked her out, well in, for dinner or something. Am I gonna walk in on them doing something that I don't want to see. O God, now I have that image seared in my mind.

I have this feeling in my stomach, like I just ate something sour and I'm about to be sick. I can't really be jealous over Bucky's dating life can I? When did I become such a girl? I'm never jealous of other people but, with Bucky it's different. I new I felt something for him, could I actually have those types of feelings for him. Well I do feel like I wanna rip Anna's head of right now, and it's not because she's super annoying, so I guess I do.

Huh. Okay, I like him. I have romantic feelings for Bucky Barnes. Okay, I can deal. I've been lying all my life, what's one more little white lie on top of all the others. It won't be that hard.

"I can do this."

Once I'm done giving myself a pep talk I get out of my car and walk up to the front door. Bracing myself for what may be happening in there I grab my keys. Wait should I like, knock or something to warn them? Seriously? No it's my house and I'm not gonna be chased away from it because of some stupid feelings. Okay. I unlock the door, open it, and walk inside.

I get inside and it's quiet. Really quiet.

"Bucky?" I call out but no one answers. I set my keys on the table by the door and go into the living room. I turn on the light and am greeted with a mess. A big messy mess.

All of the furniture is either flipped over or just completely ruined. There are holes in the walls and as I keep walking around I see blood on the floor. A lot of blood on the floor. There was a fight here. I call out for Bucky again but still get no answer. Now I'm scared. What in the holy hell happened in here? Did Hydra find him and make a move? I garb one of my hidden knives and start moving from the living room to the kitchen.

Now that I can see the hallway it's a mess just like the living room. As I approach the kitchen opening I hear heavy breathing. I position my knife the right way and take my first step into whatever is going on.

I look to my right and take in a sight that I'm completely shocked to see. I first see Bucky kneeling On the hardwood floor with a pool of blood around him. My first thought was, is he injured.

I move toward him and say "Bucky are you alright. What happened in here?" in a low voice so I don't startle him.

It's like he doesn't even hear me though so I make my way to stand in front of him when I see something even worse than I had anticipated.

Anna. Lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Dead.


Oooo. Okay so a little bit of a cliff hanger but I just had to kill her off. Even though she's my character I couldn't stand her. So I promised a poll last chapter and now I'm delivering. I like the idea of polls and being able to vote on stuff you want to see so I'm hoping there will be a lot in of them throughout this story. The first on however is about introducing a new OC or a character that has already been established by marvel. In the next chapter I am going to write them in so if you can go and vote as soon as possible that would be wonderful. The poll will be going for seven days. So please vote on the next character to be introduced to this story. Thanks for reading!