Chapter 21
Maddy, Steve and Bucky walk through the entrance of the camp..... Maddy looked around seeing huge smiles on everyone faces, everyone but General Phillips.
"General, some of these men need medical attention," Steve said.
General Phillips looks around, he nods and a team of medics quickly rushes towards the hurt men.
"I'd like to surrender myself for disciplinary actions," Steve replied... turning to look at Maddy.
"I as well, Sir," Maddy said.
"That won't be necessary," General Phillips frowned looking from Maddy and Steve.
"Sir, we," Steve said but was quickly cut off by General Phillips.
"Just how many orders do you both plan on disobeying, Captain....Ms. Rogers?" General Phillips questioned.
General Phillips locked eyes with Maddy... Maddy smiles.
"Yes, Sir," Maddy smiled.
General Phillips turns around facing Peggy... who quickly appeared from the crowd.
"Faith, huh?" General Phillips asked before walking away.
Maddy stands there awkwardly... she turns to look over at Steve, only to see him talking to Peggy.
"You're late!" Peggy smiled.
He quickly pulls out the Stark Transponder... which was shot to pieces.
"Sorry, couldn't call our ride," Steve smirked.
Suddenly everyone around Maddy started cheering for Captain America.... Maddy frowned. She started to get angry... she helped him with the rescue mission, and now he's getting all the credit.
She felt a hand on her shoulder, she turned to see Steve... Maddy pulled away from his touch, she looked around.
A nurse quickly rushed passed Maddy... bumping into her, she noticed the nurse walking over to Bucky....
"Where do you hurt?" The nurse asked Bucky.
"Everywhere," Bucky smiled.
Maddy growled under her breath... she quickly turned on her heels and walked away, completely ignoring Steve.
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Maddy was sitting on her cot, looking at the locket Bucky had given her.... she frowned and slipped it into her pocket.
"Maddy are you okay?" A familiar voice said from behind her.
She threw her head over her shoulder to see who it was... she frowned when she noticed who it was.
"I'm doing just great, Captain," Maddy snarled.
"Are you upset about something?" Steve questioned walking closer to Maddy.
"Why would it matter, Steven?" Maddy said.
"Because you're my sister.... and I noticed something is bothering you, so please talk to me," Steve pleaded.
Maddy sighed, she ran her fingers through her hair.....
"I don't understand how everyone cheered for you.... when I was there too! I did just as much of the rescuing.... and not one person cheered for me," Maddy said.
"Maddy.... I'm sorry," Steve sighed... sitting down next to her.
"It's fine.... I guess," Maddy frowned.
"Can I see the locket... that Buck got you?" Steve questioned.
"Why? Doesn't mean anything... he probably just wanted to say that we are just friends and will never be anything more," Maddy replied.
"Just friends? Are you telling me, you have feelings for Bucky?" Steve questioned with a hint of surprise in his voice.
"I always have.... Steve, I didn't intend to fall in love with my brothers best friend.... it just sort of happened... and don't act stupid, you've known since day one," Maddy sighed, dropping her head into her hands.
"Maddy.... if you like him, just tell him," Steve said, placing a hand on her shoulder.
"W-What if he doesn't feel the same way?" Maddy croaked.... tears started to form up in her eyes.
"Hey! Hey! Don't cry.... it's okay, I'm sure he feels the same way, you know when you walked off with Howard that night.... Buck wouldn't stop talking about it, he was clearly jealous," Steve sighed, pulling her into a hug.
Maddy looked up at Steve....
"He was jealous?" Maddy asked.
"Yes! I mean who wouldn't want to be with you? You are amazing! Strong! Like really strong... and you are beautiful... and let's not forget about your big heart, he'd be stupid not to see that," Steve smiled.
"Who'd be stupid not to see what?" A familiar voice said from behind Steve and Maddy.
Maddy tensed up... before turning around to see Bucky leaning up against the tent.
"N-No one," Maddy stuttered.
"Oh come on! You can tell!" Bucky laughed.
"N-No... actually I can't," Maddy replied standing up quickly....
"Maddy? What's wrong?" Bucky asked.
"N-Nothing! And next time when I save your ass.... be sure to say thank you, instead of flirting with nurses, or giving me a stupid locket!" Maddy snapped.
"Did I miss something," Bucky questioned.
Steve slowly stood up... and started to walk out of the tent.
Bucky walked up to Maddy.... but stopped just a few feet in front of her.
"I'm gonna ask you again.... what's wrong?" Bucky ordered.
"I-I can't tell you...." Maddy sighed.
"Why not?" Bucky asked.
"Because I don't wanna ruin our friendship," Maddy mumbled.
"Why would you ruin our friendship?" Bucky questioned... walking closer.
Maddy began to tear up....
"I-I like you Buck... I've always had," Maddy croaked.
"Maddy...." Bucky said but was cut off.
"See! I shouldn't have said anything.... you clearly don't feel the same way, GOD I FEEL SO STUPID!!" Maddy cried out.
Maddy dropped her head and looked at her feet.... she quickly wiped away her tears and went to look up, but noticed Bucky was inches away from her.
Maddy became nervous.... her stomach started to twist and turn.
"I never said I didn't feel the same.... I just never thought that I would fall for my best friends little sister," Bucky sighed looking down at her.
"Wait? You like me too?" Maddy asked... completely surprised.
Bucky nodded.... he gently placed his hand on her cheek, pulling her close.
Suddenly Bucky slowly started to lean in.... Maddy noticed what was about to happen, but she couldn't move... it was like her feet were glued to the ground.
Bucky's lips hovered over Maddy's... they were inches away from touching, but within seconds they were touching....
Maddy practically melted into the kiss... even though it was short and sweet... they both enjoyed it.
They both pulled away.... both smiling like crazy.
"I've been waiting to do that since we were kids," Bucky smiled... moving a strand of hair out of Maddy's face.
"Took you long enough," Maddy breathed out.
Bucky turned on his heels and started to leave, but stopped....
"I'll be back for another kiss soon," Bucky smiled before walking out of the tent... leaving Maddy completely breathless.
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