It Gets a Little Colder When You're Not Here

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    July 17th, 2014 at 01:49am
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    She didn't mean to fall in love with him. The relationship that Adeline Turner, Addy to her friends, had with Bucky Barnes had been casual at best. Or, that was what Addy told herself it was anyway. It was for the best. She'd known that he'd be getting his orders soon, so she couldn't really afford any sort of emotional attachment, but the heart and the brain were two very different things. And that was something that Addy discovered the moment Bucky had told her he'd gotten his orders and that he'd be getting shipped off to England in a couple of days. And when he did leave, it hit her hard. Of course, she didn't expect to be sent over a few months later. And she also didn't realize that she'd be sent over to the same exact camp that the 107th had been stationed. "You're all set, soldier." She said, sending a kind smile the man's way as she finished bandaging him up. "How're you holding up, over there?" Her attention shifted over to Roma Patridge, a woman whom she had only met recently, though also someone who she befriended rather quickly. Before she could get a response, one of the other nurses spoke. "You're going to want to see this, girls." She told them both, poking her head into the medical tent.
    There was a smile on Steve's face as he led the men from the 107th, his best friend Bucky Barnes included, back to camp. Those who weren't inside the tents, watched with wide-eyes, and in awe, as he did so. It was fairly obvious that no one had expected him to come back alive, let alone with all of the men who had been captured by Hydra. He'd been underestimated, however, that wasn't really something that mattered to him. He'd proved them wrong, but what mattered was that he'd gotten them back safely, that and he'd saved his best friend. He didn't know what he would have done if something had happened to Bucky. They weren't just friends, they were brothers.
    July 17th, 2014 at 03:44am
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    Roma Partridge never intended to be a nurse, she had plans to go to college and become a school teacher but when the war started her father insisted that she trained to become nurse. The Partridge family were thought of highly in their hometown and they had to set an example, Roma became a nurse, her brother became a solider and her family helped the war effort. That's how Roma found herself in England, a country she always wanted to visit but not under these circumstances.
    Roma glanced up as she heard Adeline Turner (or Addy as she insisted Roma called her) direct a question to her. Roma wiped down the soldiers arm, he just needed stitches but before she could reply her attention was taken by the nurse calling them out of the medical tent. Roman made sure the solider was alright before making her way to the entrance of the medical tent.

    Bucky was exhausted, physically and mentally. Bucky always knew that he could rely on Steve Rogers and when he came to their rescue (even though Bucky would never openly call it a rescue) he was more than pleased to see the stars and strips. But Bucky couldn't dwell on what happened, he needed water and he needed medical attention. He wasn't a hundred percent sure what his injuries were but he could taste blood in his mouth and that told Bucky enough.
    July 17th, 2014 at 04:23am
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    Addy stood up, walking out of the tent to see what the other nurse had been so adamant about her and Roma seeing. Her eyes widened slightly when she saw the huge group of soldiers being led back into the camp. And who was leading them? None other than Captain America himself. Addy knew him as Steve Rogers though. Of course, she also knew him as the overly persistent, scrawny kid from Brooklyn. Needless to say, when he first came to the camp a few days earlier, she was shocked to see how much he'd changed. And then her heart hurt, because she knew that he'd soon find out that this was camp for the 107th. Addy had tried busying herself when she discovered this information, throwing herself into her work. But it was proving to be rather difficult. Especially when she discovered that Sergeant James Buchanan Barnes was one of the men who had been captured. Her eyes searched the group of men entering the camp, her heart starting to race the moment they landed on him. Bucky. He was alive. He was safe.
    Steve didn't want to take all the credit for what had happened. He'd really only just gotten the ball rolling, letting everyone out of their cells. The rest of it was all on the troops, they'd done most of the work. Of course, he'd snuck in and punched a couple of guys in the face, but other than that, it had all been on the troops. He definitely didn't want to take all of the credit. It wasn't very long before he stopped in front of Colonel Phillips, a couple of words exchanged between them before Steve gave a nod, the slightest of smiles on his face. He was glad that he'd helped save these guys, especially Bucky, and he was also glad that he was able to let his guard down for at least a little while. He knew that there wouldn't be any Nazi or Hydra soldiers that he needed to worry about for the time being. "We should get you to a medic." He said, glancing over to his friend. It was clear that Bucky needed medical attention, though he obviously didn't know to the full extent what his friend had been through while he was captured. He didn't know that Zola had been experimenting on him, and he wouldn't really know until several years down the line.
    July 17th, 2014 at 03:15pm
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    Roma felt a sense of relief was over her as the men entered the camp with Captain America. Roma had very little contact with Captain America, all she knew was that he was off to find the men who had been captured. But Roma could not dwell on this, some of the men looked injured, turning on her heel she grabbed a medical kit and began to make her way to the injured men but she stopped when she caught the look on Addy face. Cautiously she approached the woman, "Addy, are you okay? You look like you're in shock."

    Bucky nodded in agreement with Steve. "Not sure what damage has been done," admitted Bucky, "But my head hurts and I can taste blood." Bucky began to make his way over to the medical tent as he reached the entrance of the tent two women caught his eye. It was only when Bucky got closer that he recognized one of the women. "Addy?" frowned Bucky, the site of Addy caused Bucky to stop in his tracks, what on God's earth was she doing here?
    July 18th, 2014 at 12:53am
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    Addy didn't really know why she was reacting the way that she was. She knew that this was the same camp that the 107th was stationed at, she knew that Bucky was one of the men who had been captured, and she'd had faith in Steve, but she supposed that having faith in someone and knowing certain things was only really half of the battle. So, she stared with wide-eyes as he approached the medical tent with Steve, obviously having not spotted her just yet, only turning to Roma when the brunette questioned her well-being. She opened her mouth to answer her friend when someone said her name. She knew immediately that it was him and that he'd spotted her. Turning, a small smile graced her lips. "Welcome back, Sarge." She said quietly before nodding at Steve, greeting him with a mock-salute. "Rogers."
    Steve nodded. "I'll walk over with you." He said, following his friend towards the medical tent. He knew that Bucky could have easily walked there on his own, in was really only a couple of feet away, but after nearly losing him to Zola and Schmidt, he wasn't so sure that he wanted to go too far away from his friend for a while. Call it him being overprotective, but Bucky wasn't just his best friend, he was his brother. And he was so beyond relieved that he was alright. As they approached the tent, he noticed two women standing by the entrance. He smiled when he realized that one of them was Addy. Amidst the chaos and excitement, he hadn't really been able to tell Bucky that the not-so-old flame of his had been sent over with a few other nurses, days after he'd been captured. He let out a soft chuckle at the redhead's greeting. It was a familiar one to say the least, so he saluted her right back. "Turner."
    July 19th, 2014 at 03:45am
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    It did not take Roma long to work out that the three people stood near here all knew each other from what could be considered a past life. She felt like she was invading something that could be personal and not one to be brought in such a way she made an excuse to leave. "I will go make sure there is a spare bed for Sergeant Barnes." Roma excused herself and headed back into the medical tent to find an spare bed, she found one at the back on the tent. Roma then returned to where the medical supplies and grabbed what she thought was needed.

    Glancing between his friends Bucky let out a soft chuckle, something he hadn't done in a long time. It partly threw him that Addy someone he cared very much for and Steve, his brother were stood beside in England. How did they ever get here? Bucky scanned Addy's clothing and quickly got his answer to why she was here. "Nurse." It was a simple statement but it made things clear for Bucky, his mind was still somewhat disorientated. "Nurse Turner," began Bucky with a small smirk on his lips, "I believe I am in need of some medical assistance." For the first time since Steve found him and his men Bucky felt he was in safe hands.
    July 19th, 2014 at 04:02am
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    "Well, you've certainly come to the right place." Addy said, the faintest of smirks tugging at the corners of her lips. Despite everything, it was sort of nice to just fall back into how things used to be. Addy was one of the only people who knew the truth, that Bucky hadn't enlisted, he'd been drafted. She knew that he'd been worried about what might happen if he left his best friend behind, and when he was drafted, he'd come to see her that night, completely distraught. Despite the fact that they both claimed that there was nothing serious going on between the two of them, they always sought after each other when they needed someone to talk to or confide in. "Right this way, soldier." She grinned slightly as she started into the medical tent. "Feel free to tag along, Cap."
    Steve's friends might have had everyone else fooled, themselves included, but not him. He knew that, although they claimed that there had never really been anything serious going on between them, their relationship was supposedly casual if anything, there was definitely something between the two. Bucky and Addy had some sort of a connection, it seemed that way anyway, and maybe they didn't realize it themselves, but Steve had picked up on it rather quickly. "I think I will, Nurse Turner." He grinned, following his friends into the medical tent. Addy led them over to a spare bed where a brunette nurse, one whose name he did not know, was setting up some medical supplies. He'd be lying if he said that he didn't think that she was beautiful. But he didn't really know what to say to her, he was never really good with talking to women, so instead he mustered up a polite smile and sent it her way.
    July 19th, 2014 at 04:28am
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    Roma watched as the group of friends approached the bed, it was at this point Roma swore she caught Captain America, well Steve Rogers send a smile her way. Unsure of her reaction she blushed a little before returning one back. Roma past experience with men had been mixed and she often mistook signs, she was hoping she had not done that again. As Sergeant Barnes began to settle on the bed, Roma went to grab the last of the supplies she thought Addy would need as well as some water for both men. Placing both cups on the small table beside the bed she turned to Addy. "Do you need my help or shall I go attend to some of the other men?" Roma did not wish to abandon her friend if Sergeant Barnes injuries proved more serious than first thought.

    Bucky despite his injuries and the pain he was beginning to feel, he caught onto Steve's smile. Bucky reached for the water in the cup and chuckled as he lifted the cup to his lips. Steve was not a natural when it came to women, Bucky may have to make a few suggestive comments to his brother later on. As the water ran down his throat in cleared away some of the blood taste, which came as a relief to Bucky. Bucky then returned the cup and re positioned himself on the bed, he could only assume he would be here for some time.
    July 19th, 2014 at 04:44am
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    Addy honestly couldn't have been more relieved. She'd be lying if she said that she hadn't been worried about both Bucky and Steve, it just didn't seem like it because she hid it well. She'd had faith in Steve though. She knew that, if anyone could successfully retrieve the captured soldiers from the 107th, it was him. And she'd been right to have faith in him, not that that was any surprise at all. She'd stick by Steve and Bucky no matter what. "I'm not sure yet." She told Roma. That's when she realized that she hadn't introduced the brunette to Steve or Bucky. "I don't know where my head is today, and I'd better not hear a smart comment from you, Barnes." She shot a playful glare his way, letting out a quiet laugh. "Roma, this is Steve Rogers, and the royal pain in my ass there is Bucky Barnes."
    Steve could feel Bucky's eyes on him. He was sure that his friend had caught the smile that he'd sent the cute brunette's way, and he was sure that he'd get shit for it later on when the girls weren't around. It was inevitable really, though a part of him sort of hoped that Bucky wouldn't say anything at all, but he knew better than to actually get his hopes up or anything like that. He smiled once more as Addy introduced he and Bucky to the brunette, whose name he now knew to be Roma, chuckling slightly at her comment about Bucky being a pain in the ass. Those two were constantly teasing each other and bickering like an old married couple. Clearly that wasn't something that had changed. "It's nice to meet you, ma'am." He said politely.
    July 21st, 2014 at 04:22am
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    Roma felt more comfortable after Addy introduced her to Bucky and Steve, even Roma could see a small spark between Addy and Bucky. "It's a pleasure to meet you sir." Roma was unsure of how to refer to Steve calling him cap seemed to cheesy and calling him Steve seemed far too personal. "It's okay Addy, today has been full of surprise." Roma added with a smile, she had seen her new friend practically go into shock at Bucky's return it was understandable her head was everywhere. Glancing over at Steve something hit Roma, she hadn't asked if he was okay physically he showed no wounds but it was always important to ask. "You're not injured are you?" Asked Roma as she directed her question to Steve.

    Bucky gave a swift nod to Roma and smiled at Addy's comment. "But you love it." Bucky teased in response to Addy. There playful banter was something that Bucky had missed since he was called up to join, in a strange way it made him feel at home. It was then Bucky remembered his injuries, he could feel a sharp pain in his leg. "Addy I know you are a nurse but I have not recieved any medical attention since I have entered this tent. Is it a do it yourself job?" Bucky couldn't help but tease Addy but she knew it was all lighthearted.
    July 21st, 2014 at 05:03am
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    Addy sent a small smile her friend's way. You can say that again. She thought to herself. Today really had been full of surprises. But it wasn't the bad sort of surprises, it was the good ones. She really couldn't be more relieved knowing that Bucky and Steve were alright. And it was honestly so beyond surreal having Bucky sitting there in front of her. "I'm not so sure about that." She said, her tone light and teasing. She'd missed joking around and teasing him like this. She'd be lying if she said that a part of her hadn't been worried that she'd never be able to experience this again. She sent a playful glare his way. "You should learn to respect your caregivers, Barnes." She said, swatting his arm lightly, before starting to check him over.
    Steve smiled at Roma before glancing over to his friends. He let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head at the playful banter going on between the two. He supposed that there were some things that would never change, and the relationship, and connection, that Bucky and Addy had was one of them. He'd wanted to tell Roma to call him Steve, but he didn't know how to get the right words out. He didn't want to come off as some sort of an idiot either, so he just kept his mouth shut. However, his attention was drawn back to the brunette when she directed a question his way. He shrugged his shoulders. "I don't think so."
    July 22nd, 2014 at 02:12am
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    Roma nodded, if Steve seemed alright then that was okay. She had heard some of the other nurses gossip about Steve especially about how strong he was but Roma was one for idle chatter. It seemed that Addy was okay at the moment with Bucky, Roma felt it might be best to get out the way for a moment or two. Bucky was in safe hands with Addy. "Do you need a drink or anything Sir?" Roma asked again.

    Bucky held his tounge as Addy checked over his injuries, "Addy not to be ass but I've got a pain in my leg. I could have got blasted with shrapnel on the way out or I may have just tripped a need a plaster either it hurts." Bucky thought it was best for Addy to know where he was in pain it would save her time and effort. It was at this point Bucky over heard Roma called Steve sir. "You don't need to call him sir, just call him Steve. Speaking of which Steve you should get cleaned up, have a drink, get something to eat." Bucky turned to Steve and sent a wink, Bucky was no way trying to get rid of Steve he was just trying to help him out. "Addy tell me I'm right." Once again Bucky couldn't help but rope Addy into his plan, it happened a lot of times back in New York.
    July 22nd, 2014 at 02:43am
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    Addy nodded. She knew that he wasn't actually being an ass about it, if anything he was trying to save her some time and effort. "Which leg?" She asked, looking to him for a moment. It was still all sort of surreal, being there with both Bucky and Steve. When Bucky was shipped out to England, she was beside herself. And then Steve left not long after him, which was extremely unexpected, she'd at least thought she'd have him around to keep her company. So, when she found out that they were in need of more medical assistance, she immediately stepped up, not because she knew that she'd be assigned to their camp, but because there really wasn't much of anything left for her in New York. And now she was really glad that she'd made that decision. She listened as Bucky told Roma that she didn't need to call Steve sir, which she probably would have told her if he hadn't said something, and she realized rather quickly what he was trying to do for his friend. This wouldn't be the first time that he'd roped her into one of his plans. "Bucky's right, Steve, and you both know that that's something I don't like to admit very often." She let out a quiet laugh. "You're free to go too, Roma, if you'd like. I think I'm good here. You should go with him. You must be hungry too. You wouldn't mind, Steve, right?"
    Steve was sort of relieved when Bucky said something to Roma for him. Both he and Addy really helped him out a lot, though there were times when, in the long run, he sort of ended up digging himself deeper and deeper into a hole. And it was usually one that neither of them could get him out of. Not today though, today they seemed to have caught him on a good day. He hadn't said anything to make an idiot out of himself yet, and he hoped that it stayed that way. "Well, if you two are sure that you're alright here..." He glanced over to his friends for a moment, able to tell that they were up to something, before looking back to Roma. He shook his head. "Not at all."
    July 23rd, 2014 at 02:35pm
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    "Okay, well there is the refreshment tent just on the other side of the camp, it's not exactly the best stuff but it does the job." Roma explained as she made her way to the edge of the tent. Roma did not expect to be taking Captain America, well Steve to the refreshment tent in all her days. When she heard that he had gone to rescue the men, nearly everyone did not think he would make it back. The whole experience for Roma was somewhat surreal but then again the whole war was.

    Bucky smiled to himself as he saw Roma and Steve leave the tent. "It's my right leg." Bucky answered Addy's question about his injured leg. "Thanks for helping me out back there, you know how useless Steve cam be with woman." Back in New York both Bucky and Addy had tired man times to get Steve in the dating scene, take girls dancing all that kind of stuff. But Steve just wanted to sign up, so when Bucky finally managed to get Steve a date he was never fully interested. "We should go for a drink like old times." Began Bucky as he took a sip of water again, "I mean I am assuming we will get some leave. You and me could go for a drink somewhere in London, what you say?"
    July 23rd, 2014 at 03:23pm
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    Addy smiled as she watched Roma and Steve leave the tent together. She knew that that was exactly what Bucky had hoped would happen. It wasn't the first time that she and Bucky had tried to set Steve up with someone; back in New York, they'd tried their hardest to get him to take girls out dancing and other things like that, but it never seemed to work out. She nodded wordlessly in response to his earlier words, focusing her attention for a moment on his injuries than their attempts to get their friend out on the dating scene. "Where are you feeling the pain?" She asked. It probably wasn't a severe injury, nothing that a plaster and maybe some bandages couldn't fix, but she was here for a reason, and she had a job to do. "It wouldn't be the first time you've dragged me into one of your plans." She teased, letting out a quiet laugh. "Seeing as you probably won't leave me alone until I say yes, I suppose that something could be arranged."
    Steve led her out of the tent, nodding in response to her words. "It's better than nothing." He said, giving his shoulders a slight shrug. He honestly would take just about anything that he could get his hands on at the moment. He knew that the stuff served in the refreshment tent was nothing special, and he didn't really care. Food was food and water was water, and he could certainly use some of both right about now. "Have you known Addy long?" He asked curiously, glancing over to her as they walked. He really didn't know what else to say to her, but he didn't want the conversation to awkwardly die out either.
    July 23rd, 2014 at 09:31pm
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    "On the shin and I've probably busted a tooth hence why I can taste blood but there not much you can do there." Answered Bucky as he ran a hand through his messy hair. He was happy that Addy said yes to going for a drink with him. He needed a few days away in leave. Bucky was not really sure what happened to him when the men got captured, getting away might clear his head. "There is a nice little place that I passed in London, I can't remember what it was called but I am sure I can find it again." Bucky explained as he watched Addy get to work.

    Roma smiled a little as she saw the sun peaking out from behind the clouds, it looked like the rest of the day was going to be decent weather. "Not too long," answered Roma, "I got sent here just under two months ago but I didn't really know Addy up until this month." Despite the short time Roma knew Addy she was sure she made a good friend with her. Addy had helped Roma when she was unsure about certain medical things and when she struggling with a solider who did not want medical care. "I am going to take a wild guess and assume you have know Bucky and Addy for a long time?" It wasn't a wild guess but it was obvious they were close friends.
    July 23rd, 2014 at 10:07pm
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    Addy nodded wordlessly. She really was just so relieved that Bucky was alright. When she discovered that she was assigned to the same camp that the 107th was stationed at, she immediately wanted to look for him, however, she learned of what had happened to a majority of it not long after. She'd nearly been sick with worry since then, and she really couldn't thank Steve enough for going against what Colonel Phillips had wanted. She really didn't know what she would have done had he not been able to save Bucky. "I hope you aren't all talk, Barnes." She teased lightly, a small smile on her face. "It looks to me like you must've tripped. Nothing too serious though. I think you'll live." Her tone was still light and had a slightly teasing tone to it.
    Steve nodded. "I've known them both for a while, Bucky longer than Addy, though that isn't saying very much at all. Bucky's my oldest friend. I met Addy through him." He explained to her. And even back then he'd been able to tell that there was something between his two friends. A spark for lack of a better word. Neither of them seemed to really see it, not fully anyway. "They both seemed pretty shocked to see each other today. I'm pretty sure they both thought they'd never see each other again."
    July 24th, 2014 at 04:31am
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    "Yeah they did. I had no idea Addy was that close to Bucky." They looked good together, Roma was partly routing for them in the short time she had met Bucky and seen how he got on well with Addy. "And here we are the refreshment tent." Roma raised her arms at the tent in front of them, it didn't look like much but it provided food and drink.

    "So no stitches then? I am saved, I've seen your sewing skills." Bucky face lit with a smile he couldn't help himself sometimes. Bucky was extremely grateful for Addy, after the 107th were taken he never thought he'd see daylight let alone Addy. His imprisonment made him determined not to let life pass him by. "My sense of direction is something that has saved us more then plenty of times back in New York." Bucky did know New York well but Steve knew it just a tad better than he did.
    July 24th, 2014 at 04:47am
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    Addy let out a quiet laugh, smacking his arm lightly. "Shut up." She said. She couldn't help smiling when she looked at him and saw the huge smile that lit up his face. It was a genuine one, one that made his already bright eyes look even brighter, and caused them to crinkle up a bit at the corners. God, she'd missed that smile. And that laugh. And those eyes. She'd really just missed him. Maybe more than she was willing to actually admit. "Your sense of direction? I'm pretty sure that Steve's sense of direction has saved our asses more times than yours has."
    "I don't really think that they realize it sometimes either, to be honest with you." Steve told her, letting out a soft chuckle. "They claim that the relationship they have now is casual, but they were both pretty damn upset when Bucky got his orders. I don't think they realize just how much they depend on each other, and if they do, I'm not so sure that they're willing to admit to it." He really wished that there was something that he could do to talk some sense into his friends, but they were both pretty stubborn and hard-headed, so it proved to be a bit of a task. "Like I said before, it's better than nothing." He smiled, motioning for her to walk in first. "After you."
    July 24th, 2014 at 02:01pm