These movies always get to me. Like why can't more than one survive? This chapter is inspired by the movie Would you Rather.
Tony walked into the main living room, noticing that Steve was reading on the couch.
"Hey Steve, mind if I put a movie on?" He asks, alerting the other to his presence.
"Sure I don't mind," Steve replies looking up at the other. He closes his book as Tony sets the movie up, sitting at the other end of the couch. "What is it about?" He asks at the weird title screen. He hadn't seen many horror movies in his time and was worried they weren't too bad.
"Oh it's all about making those awful decisions. Like do you stab the paralyzed old lady's leg or whip the stronger man (who will most likely die), on the back," Tony explains matter-of-factly, barely making eye contact with the other as the opening scene starts. He misses Steve's perturbed expression.
Halfway through the movie, Steve abruptly stands up. He can't watch this awful movie. It reminds him of all of the really hard decisions he has had to make as a superhero. Ignoring Tony's calls as he bolts to his room. He surprises Bucky when he shows up, and when he doesn't say anything Bucky is worriedly following after him. Bucky finds the other sitting in a corner of the room, scrunched up like he was the tiny man he used to be. Even then Bucky rarely ever saw the man look so upset, even after his mother's funeral he tried to remain strong- now he just looks broken.
"Steve what's wrong?" Bucky asks as he slides down by him, rubbing Steve's arms comfortingly.
"It's nothing," Steve sighs leaning into the touch thankfully.
"Steve I've known you for most of our life, something is wrong," Bucky says tilting Steve's chin up so he could see his expressive eyes. "Please tell me." Steve lets out a few long breaths before finally deciding to speak, which is fine with Bucky, he would wait forever if Steve needed it.
"I was watching a movie with Tony and it made me think of some of the decisions I've made," He starts letting out a shuttering breath at bringing it back up, like when I have decided who to save…" Steve adds feeling thankful for Bucky insisting on the conversation, he might be able to evade any nightmares if he's lucky.
"Stevie you are only one person, you do the best you can and you are a part of a team of amazing people that have your back." Bucky is holding onto Steve as the other slowly but surely calms down. Both men look up to see Tony leaning on the doorframe.
"I'm sorry Steve I didn't think the movie would have such an impact, guess it's safe to cross horror off your list?" Tony says trying to keep his tone light. Steve quirks a smile at Tony.
"It's fine Tony, why don't we go finish it?" He asks looking at both Tony and Bucky. After a moment they agree and they all head back for the living room.
Had to add some feels sorry. Give me suggestions for what Steve should deal with next.