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"The last thing he thought of before falling in a deep slumber was the woman with green eyes and long brown hair."

Armelle pov

After leaving my apartment, I made my way to the closest clothing store.

I spent a good 45 minutes finding James some things to wear that would fight his athletic build (and well-built body if I do say so myself).

Roaming the aisles, I finally settled on a few t-shirts and jackets, along with 2 good pairs of jeans, some sweats and other essentials such as deodorant and a razor, not that I minded the little stubble growing on his chin.

In fact, I think it kind of made him look… well… good.

I laugh at my thoughts as I wait in the checkout line and pay.

As I make my way back to my apartment I check the time on my watch.

"12:25, pretty good timing if I do say so myself."

I reach my apartment, unlock the door and start to enter only to freeze a second later.

My eyes are fixated on the couch where I see James laying and… well sleeping.

"I knew it. He didn't get any sleep last night."

I assumed he didn't sleep a wink the night before while we ate breakfast when I saw the fatigue and exhaustion in his eyes.

"At least he's getting some now." I think to myself, smiling. And, he actually looks… peaceful which makes my smile grow even wider.

Not wanting to wake him, I quietly step back out into the hallway and shut the door.

Silently, I walk the same direction I just came from, bags still in hand and a smile on my face.

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Bucky pov

My arms are raised, trying to grab on to something. Someone.

Then I'm falling. Falling down until I can't feel the cold or the bite of the wind.

"Nooooo!"

My eyes fly open and I jerk up. I take in my surroundings as I breathe erratically. My hands run through my hair and I let out a loud sigh. Pulling my hands away from my head and in front of my face, I notice that they're shaking.

"What happened to me? Who was the man I was reaching for? Who was the man who wanted to save me… and when did I fall asleep?"

Tearing my gaze from my trembling hands, I look up at the clock.

"5:05"

I'm shocked that I slept for so long, but I'm more surprised that I fell asleep in the first place. Even when I wasn't on a mission, sleep never came easy for me. Not only did memories haunt me on occasion, but I never felt safe, which meant that sleep was a rare occurrence.

"Wait. I slept for over 3 hours. Elle was supposed to be back in an hour, where is she?"

Fear grips my chest.

"What if something happened? What if something happened because of me? What if HYDRA got to her?" I think, my mind going a hundred miles an hour.

The sound of the door knob turning stops my racing thoughts.

I reach in between the cushions of the couch and pull out a small pistol that I hid just in case someone did find me.

Slowly rising from the couch, I tighten my grip on the gun and keep my eyes on the front door.

"Hey James, I hope you're up cause' I'm hungry and restless!" says Elle as she enters the apartment, multiple plastic bags in her hands.

She doesn't notice me standing with a gun in hand as her back is turned to me and she's closing and locking the front door.

I quickly put the gun back in its original hiding place. Right as I finish putting the cushion back and look up at her, Elle turns around and faces me.

"Look who's up!" she says with a smile on her face.

"How can she be so happy all the time?" I think, not that I'm complaining.

Her smile makes my skin tingle and I wish that she never learns of my past.

I give her a small grin and stuff my hands into my pockets.

"Sorry. I shouldn't've fallen asleep" I quietly mutter.

"Hey, no need to apologize. It was obvious you didn't get any sleep last night ya liar" she says, looking at me like a child whose been caught lying.

"I didn't lie exactly" I retort, my grin growing slightly wider.

"Oh yea nooo, you just forgot to mention that you stayed up all night when I asked you if you slept well" she replies sarcastically, putting her shoes away and taking her jacket off.

I let out a small laugh.

"I haven't laughed in a long time…"

"Well, you must be hungry?!" she exclaims, walking towards the kitchen with the plastic bags.

I instantly pick up some of the bags she left by the door and follow her into the kitchen.

"Thanks" she says as I place the bags on the counter.

She looks through a few bags until she finds the one she's looking for.

"Bingo! These are for you. I hope everything fits, I had to guess with the sizes."

I take the bag and look inside.

I'm so surprised at her act of kindness I don't know how to respond.

"You didn't have to. I…"

"Stop right there. I may not had to have, but I wanted to. And it's what anyone would've done."

I look at her and she looks at me, a small smile plastered on her face.

"Thank you" I quietly say, clutching the plastic bag tightly.

She nods.

"Now, I'm going to order some Chinese cause' cooking is not what I plan on doing this Sunday night. And you are going to go take a shower and try on these clothes so I can change your bandages."

"Whatever you say ma'am."

She gives me a goofy grin and waves me away as she picks up the phone.

I can't help but walk away with my heat fluttering.

Hey readers… if you're still there that is! I know it has been some time, but I have just finished school which means more time to write! I'm sorry that I haven't been keeping up with the whole Sunday posting, but life has been super hectic right now. Anyways, I hope you guys like this chapter and are looking forward for more.

KZ