I don't make it far. It seems they were dedicated to catching me because I could see the Widow and Steve standing amongst the crowds waiting at the next stop. I stripped off my hoodie, changing it for a random white one instead of black.
I grabbed my bag, huddling close to an old lady as we walked off. " Your cane is beautiful," I comment to her.
She smiles at me. " that's sweet. My late husband made it for me."
I smiled back. " you need any help making it up those stairs? " I offered her my arm, and she took it. Don't flinch...don't flinch. The old lady can't do anything by touching you. I kept my head down and was able to pass by the Widow and Captain with ease.
After helping her up the stairs, I told her goodbye before taking time to walk down the street. " It was almost too easy," I mumbled too soon as a man stepped out in front of me.
Hawkeye. " That was pretty smooth probably would have gotten away with it had I not been up here waiting for you, in case you slipped past. " The Hawkeye stated.
I winced, reaching up to pull my hood down. " You look nervous," I commented, eyeing his stance and facial expression. He smiled in response.
" None of us quite know what you are capable of doing. It's good to be wary. " I nod, looking him over. He didn't have a weapon, and there is a chance I could still outrun him. Instead of responding, I step off and dart into the traffic to cross the street. I didn't even get a foot away from the curb when the air was knocked out of me. I had been tackled to the ground by a damn wrecking ball of a person who was twice my size. An audible crack sounds around us. Nope, not good I can feel the shooting pain in my arm now pretty sure he just snapped my arm in two.
" Oh god, that fucking hurts." I moan out, rolling onto my side as the weight of Captain Aerica leaves me. I clutched my arm to my chest. I could feel the bones shift as I shuffled it closer. Finally, I rolled back onto my back, sitting up. Looking around at the three avengers surrounding me.
The widow comes to stand over me. Taking my arm gently in her hands, she winces. " yeah, that's definitely broke." I tried to stay still, not wanting to make it worse by yanking my broken arm from her hands.
I glare at her. " Yeah, no shit! " I yell at her. The pains made me lose it. I turn and look at Steve. " Are you fucking nuts? I'm little, I'm a terse, skinny man that you tried to crush with your whole damn body, you giant person, you know what it's like to be little! Pretty sure I'm only two inches taller than your pre-serum self. You thought what? that I could take the tackle!" I was drawing a crowd as I scrambled to stand. " I'm going to sue or something! " I winced again as my arm sent shooting pain from within. The Captain looked properly scolded, which is good. The widow seems amused. Hawkeye proceeded to slide the cuffs he pulled out back in his pocket. When I stepped back from the widow who tried to approach me again.
" Were gonna have you get in the car. " She stated calmly, gesturing her head in the direction of a Suv pulling in. I sighed, nodding slowly. I had to go with them. They had Drs, and I didn't have Health insurance. I clutched my arm towards myself, sending the Captain a glare. I followed Hawkeye, who led me to the car. Sliding into the back seat, I watched as Natasha and Steve took up the front seats kicking out the previous driver. Clint slid in beside me, a grin on his face.
I was silent the whole ride, my eyes glued to the back of the Captain's head, glare on my face. If I can murder him with my eyes, maybe this won't be so bad. Explode Mr. Rodgers. I sighed, glancing down at my arm and wrist. It was bruising and swollen.
When we arrived at the tower. I peered around the car, watching as the three got out of the vehicle. Finally, Natasha came around, opening my door. I slid out, evading Steve's hand that came towards me to grab my arm. " I don't need you to touch me. I can see the door, and you didn't happen to break one of my legs so I can walk just fine on my own, you danm neanderthal. " I muttered, making sure to stick a little closer to Natasha, who seemed to understand I didn't want to be touched.
I was led into the building, past curious eyes to an elevator up four floors into the infirmary. A woman was waiting by the bed, studying us as we entered. " Have him take a seat up here. We scan it and get it patched up," she stated, ignoring me. I hate her too. I grumbled under my breath, plopping down on the bed.
Natasha took a seat down next to the bed, grabbing my free hand and cuffing me to the hospital bed before I could fight her. I glared at her. " we've got questions, you answer honestly well figure out an alternate plan, you lie it's useless. You're going to jail without being able to fight your case. "
I nodded in understanding. " Ask away, " I mumbled, looking away from her to watch as a robot approached me, blue light shining on my arm that was broken arm I held out so it could scan it. The dr watched the screen.
" Why were you in avengers tower last night? " She asked
" I was bored at home wanted to see what all the hype was about. " I answered, not even looking over at her. The dr was rude, not telling me what was wrong with me as she moved in, only waiting a second before she instructed the robot on what to do next. It began wrapping my arm securely. At least no one was touching me. I winced for a second.
" How did you gain access to the tower? " She asked next, moving over to stand next to the robot, making it easier to focus on her and the bot.
" I made a fake pass at my apartment and walked into the front door. " I stated softly, trying to stay focused on anything but how much my arm hurts.
" When you were walking through the halls, did you take anything from the rooms? " She wasn't going to stop till she was done, huh?
" No, I was just looking around. I maybe went into five rooms before running into Bucky Barnes and leaving. " I informed her, watching as the robot finished up, leaving me in an advanced-looking cast.
" And how did you bypass Friday for the duration of your stay? " She questioned, stepping back as the robot moved past.
" I programmed and codded a jammer I carry around, so usually while I'm where ever I am, the computers and systems just pick up calm like codes and stuff till I leave keeps from being detected till your gone. " I told her no point in lying. She'd been watching my face pretty closely for tells.
She nods to my backpack. " I'm going to take this with me have it gone through. "
I opened my mouth to protest before just nodding fine go through my things. Hope you read my danm diary while you're at it.
She grabbed the duffel off the floor and left. I groaned, laying back on the hospital bed. The room was empty, and my arm was throbbing. I closed my eyes, trying to push myself to relax. Too bad medicines and science bore me, and I've never memorized shit about it.
The door creaked open. An apparent unavoidable noise as familiar silent footsteps moved into the room. I peeked open, staring at the male as he moved in. He was dressed in jeans and a button over a T-shirt now. " Steve hurt you." He stated, eyes falling onto my arm.
" Yeah, he tackled me and broke my arm. " I grumbled.
" You said your name was Jamie. " He stated in the same tone, moving himself to stand closer.
" Yes, it is my name. I went by Jamie when I was little; it was more normal than Ezra. " I explained, shrugging.
He nodded. His eyes were still unreadable, as was his face but his body stance told me he was in this room with a purpose. " You don't like to be touched. Why?" He was also going to get straight to whatever he wanted to know.
Was I gonna tell him? " My parents were not great; neither were the foster homes or the special schools. " I shrugged. staring over at him. " Touch hurts. " I sighed, moving to peer around the room elsewhere.
" Not Hydra? " Was that a question? It sounded like a question. Why do I feel stupid right now? The pain is not helping me.
" No, Hydra, they attempted to recruit me when I was sixteen, but I disappeared and haven't heard from them since. " I awkwardly tried to use my broken hand to move hair from my face.
Bucky nodded, moving a little closer. " Steve feels terrible about the arm. They are gonna try to recruit you. Barton keeps making a joke that you hadn't committed Breaking and entering. Just entering. "
A short laugh leaves me. " I don't think that there are any charges they can hold, really. " I mumbled, watching as he picked up the chart from the end of the bed the Dr left.
" She didn't give you any pain meds. " He states.
" Yeah, she didn't do much of anything. " I mumble, confused as he moves over to one of the cabinets and pulls a small bottle and syringe out.
" I can give you some morphine. " Barnes offers softly, moving back towards me. " We would have to touch for a second. " I nod, slowly observing him. " Also, you'll be too loopy to be bothered, and the only person they can be mad at is me, but no one will say anything. " He explains, sucking some of the medicine into the needle. I almost smile at his words, but it's gone as he slowly advances towards me, stopping only for a second. " still okay? " I nod, and he moves in, taking my cuffed arm, positioning it so he can feel up the inner part of my elbow with his human hand. The skin of his hand was calloused and a little rough as it felt for a vein before slowly sticking the needle into my arm.
" Thank you. " I mumble as Barnes pulls it out and steps back, moving around the room to deposit the need and put away the morphine.
" You welcome. " Barnes states, moving to grab the chair from beside me. He carries it to be placed where he can see the doors but still close enough to talk. He plops down. " You told Romanoff you were bored when you decided to come. "
" Yeah, I get bored a lot comes with being smart. I guess I have to be doing things, or I get annoyingly bored and lost in my thoughts which are not a great place. " I explained, stretching out a little as I lay in the bed. He nods deep in thought.
" You should try to sleep ill keep watch. " Barnes ordered. I studied him for a moment. I trust him. I stay silent but let my eyes drift shut as I fall asleep.