Fair enough. [If there is any disappointment in his eyes he's careful to rein it back in. What he wouldn't give to have something of their past back, to curl into his arms and feel safe again.]
If you need to move her out, let me know when and I'll make sure Gideon is aware.
[Is that right? Leonard will take the dream catcher from his room that night and break into the house to place it in Steve's room. Not the greatest of crimes but still a challenge to outwit two supersoldiers.]
If you're not ready, that's fine. But I'll be the judge of what I can and can't handle. [Not exactly a stinging rebuke as much a gently teasing reminder.]
We both do. [He stands up and offers Steve his hand. Again, careful to initiate touch. If Steve takes it, he'll move them back to the swing. They can sit beside one another and hold hands. Not much, but it's slow progress moving forward.]
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Hey, you think maybe you can say something to Mick about making Bucky take a break?
Are you referring to me or yourself? [He returns the gentle squeeze and wishes he was brave enough or allowed to wrap his arm around Len. To hold him close]
Thank you. For everything. For a second chance. For this.
It's fine. [It only takes a few steadying breaths to calm his pulse again. He can smell Steve's skin, the fresh and clean scent that is a part of him and it's familiar. Safe.] I'm okay just like this.
[Steve makes a soft sound of understanding and relaxes a little bit more. He can smell Len beside him and it makes him feel calm and loved....like he's home.]
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If you need to move her out, let me know when and I'll make sure Gideon is aware.
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I'm having night terrors. I don't want to put you through that.
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Leonard will take the dream catcher from his room that night and break into the house to place it in Steve's room. Not the greatest of crimes but still a challenge to outwit two supersoldiers.]
If you're not ready, that's fine.
But I'll be the judge of what I can and can't handle. [Not exactly a stinging rebuke as much a gently teasing reminder.]
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I understand. I love you Lenny, and I want to be with you desperately in more ways than one, but I guess I need more time.
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Hey, you think maybe you can say something to Mick about making Bucky take a break?
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Sounds familiar.
I'll ask him about it.
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Thank you. For everything. For a second chance. For this.
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New Dodge is the land of second chances isn't it?
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