@agntwells sent: “Why does being around you feel… different?”
And just like that, Liza had completely disarmed him.
Why does this feel different? What is it about her that has him feeling this confusing mix of invincible, but also so entirely, wholly vulnerable?
Stormy eyes lifted to meet hers, and after a moment of searching those soft, beautiful features of her face, the answer seemed to click effortlessly into place... As if it was the missing piece of the puzzle this whole time. But it was far too soon for such strong feelings... Wasn't it? She was fantastic, amazing, absolutely wonderful... And he really didn't want to come barreling out the gate and scare her off with his big-ass feelings. But he didn't have to tell her the full extent of those feelings, did he? Just tell her the basics, that's more than enough, for now, right?
Clearing his throat, Bucky took a step closer towards her, ❝Well, I can only speak from my own experience here, and I'm not an expert or anything, but...❞ He reached out to carefully tuck a stray strand of brunette hair behind Liza's ear before he let his hand fall back to his side, ❝I think it's because I like you...❞ A pause before he adds, ❝A lot.❞
Inwardly, he winced, because shit, did that sound as stupid as he thought it did?