// REMINDER YOUR WRITING PARTNERS ARE HUMANS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND FEELINGS DONT TREAT THEM LIKE TOYS AND PUT THEM BACK IN THE BOX WHEN YOU’RE DONE ✌🏻
Then consider yourself in for a treat later, Francis.
( Leaning in just as the blonde did, a kiss pressed to his lips with a grin. )
Make sure your schedule’s cleared.
I know I should prioritize my comfort and all and I appreciate you doing the same but ..
( That didn’t mean Bucky to stop caring about how she felt too. Checking in was the least he could do.
Especially with the nerves the other was trying to brush off. )
You matter too, Mags.
No—
No, don't be sorry, don't ever be sorry about needing to be away.
[Finally freeing him from her grip, clasping her own hands and wringing her wrists with her growing nerves]
I care about you, but that doesn't mean you forfeit your comfort for my sake okay?
Sorry to break it to you, Castle but tellin’ someone they’ll give you a reason to pin em’ to something 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙖 comes off like a certain offer.
Just letting you know is all.
V’s been okay. He’s been a big help with things, especially the . . . harder moments.
( They always helped each other but Bucky gave credit where it was due. V helped him in more ways than some could imagine. )
I missed you too, ya’ know? M’ sorry for being away for so long.
I know.
[Taking in a few breaths. She tries to keep her emotions in check—no reason to make him feel bad about doing what he needs to do.
Resting her cheek against his chest for just a moment longer]
Guess I just missed you. A lot.
V okay too?