Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers Characters: Steve Rogers, James "Bucky" Barnes Additional Tags: Chronic Fatigue, CFS/ME, bucky has chronic fatigue, Steve Rogers is a good husband, carer steve rogers, Disabled Bucky Barnes, aac Series: Part 3 of Disabled/Chronically Ill Bucky Barnes Summary:
Bucky has ME/CFS and is having a flare day. Steve is on hand to be a supportive husband and help out.
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Bucky felt a slight wetness trickle down his face. He felt like crying more aggressively but he was just so tired. His limbs felt like they had been replaced with lead and his head replaced with a dense cloud. He couldn't even lift his head to check the time.
"fr-. fi-ay?" He mumbled. "Sargent Barnes are you alright? You appear to be in distress, Would you like me to call someone for you?" "Sss-efe" "The Captain is on his way up now." Bucky sighed, exhausted from the simple task he completed. His eyes drooped and he fought against them to stay awake long enough to greet his husband.
"Buck? Are you alright? Friday called me up." Steven entered quietly and squatted down near the head of the bed so Bucky would be able to see him without moving. Bucky tried to open his eyes as wide as he could and looked up- his answer of 'yes' to Steven's question.
"Do you need anything?" He looked down and then locked eyes with Steve. "Do you want me to stay?" He looked up. "Alright- will do. In bed, or the chair?" Bucky blinked heavily before looking over at the armchair. Steve pulled it over and sat down. He reached and hand to hover over Bucky's, waiting for confirmation that it wouldn't trigger him further. Bucky looked up and let his eyes close, feeling his lover's hand sit heavily on his.
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Bucky stirred. His body ached and he was still fatigued, but it was more manageable. He opened his eyes and looked for Steve; finding him still sat in the armchair, now engrossed in a book. Bucky vocalised softly to get his attention.
"Hey Buck." Steve said, dog earing his page and setting the book down. "How you feeling?" "Tired." He said. "I bet- you looked worn out. Good you were able to get some hours of sleep though. Do you want to sleep some more, or change it up?" "Maybe you could help me to the couch?" "Sure, do you want to use the hoist, the wheelchair, or walk?" "Hoist? I want to have some conscious time when we get there." "You got it, can I help you move into position?"
Bucky nodded and let Steve manipulate his limbs as needed. Steve positioned Bucky so he was sitting in the fabric sling which he then connected up to the ceiling hoist. As it lifted Bucky off the bed, Steve held him steady whilst directing the hoist along the ceiling rails to above the couch. It descended slowly, until Bucky was fully sat on the chair. Steve unhooked it, and helped Bucky to position himself comfortably.
Bucky exhaled loudly, letting his body sag back into the cushions. "Tired." He sighed, shivering slightly from the exertion of moving. "Crashing..." He managed to get out before passing out into his husband's hands.
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"-ucky? Hey, you with me?" Bucky felt his attention being dragged back to the real world. He could feel Steve squeezing his legs, trying to recirculate the blood to his brain. "Well good thing we didn't try walking." Steve said, smiling softly up at Bucky. "Can I sit or do you need something first?" "Water bottle? Then sit?" Bucky let his head flop towards the empty spot next to him in a manner which he hoped conveyed alluring intent. Steve laughed and sat down putting the water bottle against Bucky's side and propping the straw up near his mouth. Bucky sighed and tipped his head to look at Steve and attempted a smile. "I love you. Thanks for helping me." "Always Bucky- when we said 'in sickness in health', I meant it."
Bucky imprecisely moved his hand in Steve's direction, hoping his intention was clear. Steve understood and picked up his hand, squeezing it gently. "Always Buck, always."
Series this work belongs to:
Part 3 of Disabled/Chronically Ill Bucky Barnes
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