Song: Mr. Probz - space for two.
Imagine: Steve and Sharon have a kid and while Steve is out, the baby cries all the time, so instead of being a bitch towards Sharon, you help her out.
•••
'I want to marry Sharon...'
'Good for you...' you reply nonchalant as you flip the page of your magazine.
'I'm serious...'
'Okay...' you again flip a page.
Steve huffs, he wasn't expecting this reaction. He was expecting you to object, or at least tell him that you're not on board.
Things between you and Sharon haven't been easy to say the least. From both sides there's anger and some jealousy, harsh words.
'That's all I get?, there's no "you shouldn't" or anything?'
'Why would there be?' You shrug.
'Because you don't like her...and you kind of said you would kill me if I would ever marry her..'
'I'm kind of hurt that it took you this long to tell me but...Steve, if she makes you happy... and if you love her... I ain't stopping you...'
'Really?'
'But don't come running back to me when things don't go the way you hoped...'
'There it is...' he chuckles.
'No, I was joking... but in all seriousness.. if she's everything you need, if she's the love of your life.. you should go for it...' you smile at him.
You hate Sharon with every bone in your body, but Steve's happiness is worth more to you than to deny him the love he deserves. You have to admit that Sharon is kind and loving to him. She's a good person, just not to you.
You saw Sharon more regular after the wedding, she was your sister in law now after all. That didn't stop her from snarling at you though. For Steve's sake you bit your tongue at moments like that.
Even Bucky noticed that his wife was more quiet to Sharon than before the wedding. You tried being nice to her. But you two just didn't click. Sometimes that's just the way it works.
Then Sharon got pregnant within the first months, just like you got pregnant within the first few months of marrying Bucky.
You got as far as giving birth and enjoying the newborn for a few months before losing the baby due to hydra wanting your little boy. You had some experience raising a baby, and Sharon was desperate for some help.
•••
'And what are you doing up so late doll?' Bucky asks over the phone.
'Can't sleep... I'm feeling nauseous and restless...' you sigh.
'You've been having that a lot lately haven't you?'
'Yeah...I think I'm going to med bay tomorrow to get it checked out...how's the mission?'
'Boring as always.. the only thing interesting is you on the phone right now...' he sighs and you chuckle. 'And here I am thinking I would miss out on anything...'
You can hear Bucky laugh on the other side. 'Wouldn't dream of letting you miss out on anything doll... I know better...'
'Hey Buck...'
'Yeah beautiful?' He replies.
'How would you feel... if I told you I was pregnant again?'
'Are you?' His tone changes to a mixture of pain and also excitement.
'I'm not saying I am... I just... how would you feel?' You slowly ask.
'I don't know doll... I really don't know... I mean are we even ready?, i don't know if I... if I can go through with it if we're constantly worrying that the same will happen to that baby as it did with Noah...could you?'
'I don't know...' you sigh, you're on the verge of tears, you're lying to him, you were afraid he would say something like this and you understand.
You are pregnant, about 11 weeks now. You've been scared to tell Bucky, he was the one who had the hardest time with losing his boy. You had a hard time too, but Bucky just, if it wasn't for you... he wouldn't have survived it.
'Lets not talk about this over the phone, honey I'll be home in a few days at best... let's continue this then...'
'Okay...' you try to keep yourself from bursting into tears over the phone.
'I'll talk to you tomorrow doll... I love you...'
'Love you too...' you reply before ending the phone call and tossing the phone on the bed.
You sigh as you rub your hands over your face before gliding out of bed and moving to the kitchen.
You get yourself a cup of water. You're just about to gulp it down when you hear a baby's cry coming from down the hall.
You roll your eyes at first, that baby has been keeping you up most nights. You live in the same wing but on the opposite side, still you hear this kid crying most of the time, well only when Sharon is alone.
You kind of feel bad for her, Steve's not around enough to help out, and when he gets back his energy is drained, you notice it with Bucky, he's worn to the bone when he gets back.
You know how hard it is to take care of a newborn on your own, you went through it all too, especially with a super soldier.
But the difference between you and Sharon is that you're a super soldier too, the same serum as Bucky. More energy and endurance, you could handle it a lot better than she is doing at the moment.
Being the same as Bucky also makes you very vulnerable for sound and light, you can see pretty well and your hearing is incredible. You can hear her struggle, and at times like that, your empathy for her wins from the hate.
Just like tonight, everyone is out on this mission except for you and Sharon. You're all she has now, and you're an expert.
So you leave the cup on the counter and rush over to her room, you gently knock before letting yourself in.
'Sharon are you okay?, do you need any help?' You ask looking at the scene in front of you.
Sharon is sitting on the bed with the little girl in her arms, tears running down her face and the kids.
'I got this!' She snarls.
'Clearly...' you roll your eyes at her stubbornness. 'Let me help you..'
'No!'
'Listen Sharon, this baby has been keeping us both up for more than one night now!, I want to offer my fucking help!, just accept it!' You snap at her.
She frowns at you, clearly taken aback by your sudden outburst. As she gently rocks her still crying child, she stares at you.
'Sharon... accept my help... hell I will even let you bitch on but just give me the baby...'
You wouldn't expect her to give her child to you, but she does, hesitantly. You sit down on the bed as you turn the baby so she's laying comfortable against your chest.
She immediately stops crying, if anything she starts to smile as she nibbles on your dog tags.
'How did you do that?' Sharon carefully asks.
'Babies are known to be very curious, she just wants to see what's going on around her, if you keep holding her in a laying position, she isn't able to fully look around...' you simply answer, your voice calm.
It stays silent between you two as Elle, your niece, slowly closes her eyes further and further until she is sound asleep.
'I'm sorry...' Sharon fiddles with her fingers, clearly afraid to even look you in the eye. 'I shouldn't have snapped back at you, you were trying to help...it's just so much stress...'
You let out a chuckle, 'I know...'
'I forgot... sorry about that too... I've been so.. I've been a real bitch to you while you were trying to be nice to me... even now you're willing to help me...'
'Sharon... we may not get along... but that doesn't mean you aren't family... you're Steve's wife... my sister in law... and lord knows how hard living with that guy is...'
Sharon smiles as she looks you in the eyes this time. She was ready to get a sour look from you, but that's not what she gets, she gets a smile in return.
'Hey I've done my time with him now it's your turn...' you add making her burst out in laughter. 'But all jokes aside, how are you feeling?'
'Tired... restless... I just need... I need help... I've never needed help in my life but I'm no expert on this..'
'Well then let me help you... you're not alone in this...why don't you go and sleep for a bit while I keep her for a few hours?'
'I would rather sit and talk if that's okay..' she confesses and you nod while you get comfortable against the headboard.
She sits next to you and just throws everything out that bugs her.
'Nobody here likes me...'
'That's not true...' you reply and she scoffs.
'You certainly don't like me...or at least.. you used to hate me...and that's my own fault because I was mean to you...'
'I was jealous... you have what I lost a few years ago... and I was jealous... and it was stupid... because I know how much you struggle now...'
'I'm sorry...for everything... even when you try to help me I can't stop myself from being this... this bitch...'
'It's the hormones... lord knows how many have suffered consequences... it's normal during stressful situations, you think I handled everything like a champ?'
'You didn't?'
'Lets say Bucky caught me eating pickles in the bathtub at 4 am, bawling my eyes out because I saw a sad commercial that afternoon...it was bad..' you laugh for a moment.
'No way....' she laughs.
'What's your crazy story?'
'I uh got stuck in some tight pants... after I was too stubborn to try a larger size...'
'Ah.. bringing out the classics...' you sigh.
After a good moment of silence, Sharon turns to you again, she can tell something is dying to get off of your chest, and it's not the baby snuggly laying there.
'What's on your mind y/n?'
'I was just thinking... how I am not handling it like a champ at this very moment too...'
'What do you mean?'
'I'm pregnant again and I haven't even had the courage to tell Bucky... because I'm afraid of how he might react... and I'm afraid that history will repeat again...'
'But y/n that is amazing... how far along are you?'
'11 weeks, tomorrow marks week number 12...I'm scared...'
She takes your hand in hers and squeezes softly. Letting you know she's there with you.
'I get that... I wouldn't know how to react in the same situation as you are in... but I do know one thing and that is that you need to tell Bucky...'
You let out a breathy chuckle. 'Look at us... not a week ago we were at each other's throats and now we're like best friends...'
'We females need to stick together... lets leave the past behind and start being there...'
'That's a surprisingly good idea...'
•••
Bucky and Steve are both home again, but before Steve can reach Sharon, you're already in front of her with your hands on your hips.
'Are you serious?' You ask.
'Y/n...'
'You really leave her with a newborn after she just gave birth to go on a mission?... I knew you were stupid but not this stupid... so let me be very clear, you're will not go on any missions until she gives you the green light to do so, you will help her... you will support her or so help me god I will shoot you...'
'Y/n... Y/n..' Sharon stops you from continuing your threat. 'Thank you.. I think he understands...' she chuckles as she smiles at you.
'Then my work here is done...' you step aside to finally pay attention to your husband.
He frowns at you and the way you suddenly act with Sharon. 'We uh... had a very interesting talk..were best friends now...'
'Every time I think I finally understand you... you come with shit like this...' He chuckles as he wraps an arm around your waist.
You smirk as you wrap both your arms around his neck, like you're slow dancing.
'She actually helped me get over my fear... so..' you take a deep breath. 'Here it goes...' Another deep breath and the words come out of your mouth.
'I'm pregnant...'
You wait for his reaction as he hawks at you. He expected a lot to come form your mouth but not those words.
A million thoughts fly through his head, a million emotions attached to them. But the one that jumps out is happiness, pure bliss. Because he gets a second change to be a father, and you get a second chance to be a mother.
He gets to have the one thing missing from the perfect picture in his head.
So he lifts you up with ease before spinning you around, making the rest of the team frown a bit.
'Bucky stop it!' You giggle before he puts you down again and smashing his lips against yours.
'What's got you jumping up and down?' Tony asks confused.
Bucky turns to you like he's asking for permission, so you give him a slight nod.
'Y/n is pregnant...' he smiles tugging you close again.
As the team erupts into cheer and celebration, you turn to Sharon. She gives you a simple smile and a nod which you return. You signal her to join the group and she does.
'I will enjoy hearing more hormone stories... since you'll be creating them again...' Sharon chuckles.
'Oh you will don't you worry...' Bucky comments and you playfully smack his chest.
'I can still kick your ass.. so watch it Barnes...'
'Yes ma'am..'