It took a few moments for you to realise what had happened. One moment you were stepping off the bus, the next your foot had missed the edge of the pavement and you were slipping on the wet concrete. 

You tried to grab onto the bus with your free hand but instead you just managed to grip onto a man's arm. You heard a confused noise before a strong pair of hands grabbed your arm and waist, preventing you from twisting your ankle. 

The stranger held you upright as you attempted to slow your heart rate. You looked down at your shoe which was now firmly planted on the pavement beside your crutch. 
Deep breaths, deep breaths.

"Thank you." You said, raising your head to thank the man. His hand was still on your arm, cold against your skin. Glancing at it briefly your heart rate sky rocketed again. His hand was a dull silver colour, apparently scrubbed with oil to dull the shine. The man instantly withdrew his hand, quickly placing it in his jacket pocket. 

You raised your head to look him in the eye. "That's amazing." 

The man had chin length brown hair and light stubble coating his chin. His brow furrowed in confusion but then he glanced down at your leg. He seemed to instantly understand. 

"I'd offer to direct you towards the man who did it but I wish I knew myself." He said, a smile twitching at his full lips.

"I'm Bucky, pleasure to meet you." he said, offering a hand.

"(Y/n), (Y/f/n)." You said smiling.

You caught a twinge of amusement in Bucky's eyes. 

"Well, if we're doing full names I'm James Buchanan Barnes. But please, call me Bucky." He grinned, sending you a slight wink.

You laughed, "Sorry, force of habit."

He nodded, "Why only one crutch? Most have two."

You looked down, "I- Well, If I use two crutches I don't have any free hands."

Bucky laughed slightly.

"What?"

"No. Sorry. I was just thinking about the chances of it." Bucky said grinning.

"Of..?"

"Just this morning my friend -Natasha- was joking about finding me a perfect match. Maybe I did it myself."

You flushed red. 

"(Y/n), do you mind having lunch with me sometime?"

"Yes. I mean no. No, I don't mind. Is now okay?"

Bucky grinned, wrapping an arm around your shoulders.

"I know the best waffle place."

So that was suitably terrible. 

Sorry for the long wait. I haven't been happy with my writing recently.

But since the last update my mum has been in and out of hospital, I finished school for the year (except exams), had a great time at the con and got asked out by the guy I like. 
Just in case you care haha.