Bucky watched you from across the room. You were sitting at the bar, biting your lip. It was another one of Tony Stark's infamous parties and neither you nor Bucky were very comfortable. Bucky could sense your discomfort, although he was certain it was for a different reason than his. His brows furrowed when he saw your frown deepen as a crowd of people grew closer to the bar. He noticed your chest start rising and falling rapidly. "Terminator? Go get her, please," Tony said, causing Bucky to look at him.

"Y/N's social anxiety is getting bad and I'm afraid I only make it worse. Maybe you could help her," Tony continued. You were his daughter and while you should be used to the parties, he was right. Social occasions made you anxious, but you understood your father needed these parties and you tried to be sociable for his sake. Now, as your chest began to feel constricted, you wished you'd stayed in your room. You felt the tears beginning to prick your eyes and you prayed that the floor would just open up and swallow you.

Bucky saw the tears and quickly made his way over to you. You looked up at the ex-assassin and could no longer fight the tears. "Come on," he whispered, taking you by the elbow. He hoped to lead you out of the party without drawing any attention to the two of you. Bucky got you out and up to your room where you finally broke down. Your breath quickened and you were sobbing. You were near hysterics. For a split second, Bucky was stunned at the sudden change. You were usually calm and collected.

After his initial shock, Bucky was instantly at your side again. "Y/N, breath. You have to calm down," he whispered. He placed one hand on your chest and the other on your back. The cool metal of his left hand was strangely soothing. "Breath with me, Doll. In...Out." You did as he said until your breathing evened out and your sobs had almost stopped. "Better?" You nodded. Bucky went to move his hands, but you grabbed one of them.

"Can-can you stay with me please?" you asked softly. He looked at you like youwere crazy, but nodded. He wrapped his arms around you and pulled you close.Bucky felt his face heating up as you snuggled closer to him. It had been along time since he was this close to a woman except in training. Bucky reveledin the fact that he had you in his arms and you weren't afraid. "Thankyou, Bucky." His only response was to hold you closer until you both fellasleep.: