#momma!reader

Turning his head to look at you, he found you raking your eyes over other stuffies. You both were buying one for Wanda, her birthday was coming soon after all.

Those were beautiful too. Soft and fluffy and everything he could ever want. But he didn't need those. His whole playroom was filled with those kinds of bears, unicorns, other animals, double-sided emotion stuffie, etcetera. But nothing compared to the giant bear.

If only he could slip away, even for a second. To just go and look at the bear more closely. Before he could try anything, you both were moving. Wanda's gift already in the cart. His eyes widened.

He didn't wanna be any further away from the bear!

His bottom lip wobbled. He glanced at you with wide eyes, then back at the bear. Oh! If only he had the courage to ask you for the stuffie.

With so many thoughts going on inside his head, he didn't realize that he had actually stopped walking. Or that, you had been calling out to him.

"Huh?" He said, coming out from his head when you gently shook his shoulders.

"Where did you go buby(bub-y)? What happened?" You asked him with concerned eyes. He never got lost like this, except when he has bad nightmares. But he hadn't had any nightmares for quite some time. The regressing and the new therapist had really helped.

"Nuh-uh, mama. Nuffin' " The quick shaking of his head and adverting of his eyes gave his lie away. That was one thing about him. Even though he was an expert at lying when in his big mindset, he couldn't lie properly in his little mindset to save his life. He would always shake his head and repeat words.

Then, involuntarily, the pupils of his eyes moved to sneak a glance at the bear. He looked back at you not even a second later. But, that small movement, was enough for you to know what was the thing that had stolen his attention.

"Bub. Did something catch your attention?" You prompted, wanting him to answer instead of you just assuming. You had been working on this for quite a while. He was afraid of asking you for things. Even if they were as small as wanting to wear something other than what you had selected.

He looked at you earnestly and audibly gulped. "I... no... I mean... I don't...". He trailed off. His breathing became a little heavy.

"Hey. It's ok bub. It's ok. Just take a deep breath. Ok. Great. You're doing great. Ya just like that. Once more." You reassured him and helped him check his breathing. Then tried to approach the subject of the bear more directly.

"It's ok bub. Now, I need you to tell me the truth and not lie. Ok? I promise I won't be mad. But, did you like that stuffy over there?" You pointed at it to make sure he understood which one you were talking about.

Oh no, he thought. You knew. NO no no no no. You were gonna be so mad now.

He nodded briefly. Just a slight movement of his head. So subtle that you would have missed it if it weren't for you looking at him. He gulped again.

"Ok. That's fine. Do you wanna go check it out?" 

At this, he lifted his head up so fast, that you actually had to stabilize him, making you chuckle at his eagerness. “We- we can? C- can we? Please? I- I’ll be a good boy. Jus’ wanna see it. Not gonna touch. Promise. A- An’ ea’(eat) all veggies. Promise. Please, mama.” 

You weren’t mad, so he was gonna make the most of it. Even if ‘most’ means just seeing the teddy closer. 

And see it closer he did. His hands were itching to touch it, feel the softness under his palms, but he knew better than to push his luck.

After checking out of the store, he was helping you load the things into the back. More like making sure Wanda’s stuffie doesn’t get lodged in there, but yeah, helping. You made sure that everything was in place and that bucky was buckled in before instructing him to stay there and wait for you. 

Though curious, he busied himself with the ice cream you had bought for him as a reward for being good. 

5 minutes passed...

then 10...

then 15... 

He was starting to get antsy when someone knocked at the car window. It was you. He opened the gate and his jaw might have fallen off his skull and onto the pavement with how wide it was open. There you were standing with the teddy in your hands and a wide smile on your face. 

His eyes watered and he ran into your open arms, sniffling. A string of ‘thank you’ s and ‘you thee best’ s falling from his mouth. You wiped his face with the sleeves of your shirt. 

“Did you like it? you asked.

“Yes, mama. Thank you so much.”

“Anything for you baby. C’mon, get in the car. We’ll open it once we get home. Okay?”

“Okay, mama”. He smiled and practically ran into the car, bouncing in his seat. 

Now, he was standing outside your closed door and calling out for you in the softest voice possible so as to not wake you up but also wanting you. He slumped to the ground and started sniffling.

You were woken up by the sound of a loud *thump* followed by sniffles. You instantly knew who it was and rushed to the door. Opening the door, you were greeted by the sight of bucky curled up on the ground, rubbing his balled fists on his eyes trying to get rid of his tears. “Bucky…” you called out. He turned his head towards you and jumped into your outstretched arms, engulfing you in a tight hug. After a moment, you pulled back a little and stood up. Bringing him along with you to the bed. You sat down with your back against the headboard. Bucky climbed into your lap and sat down straddling you, and rested his head on your chest. He circled his arms around you. “What happened Bub?” you asked while running your hands through his hair locks. Something that always calmed him down. “Scawy dweam mama. ‘t was so scawy.” “It’s okay my little bud. It’s okay. Mama’s here now.” He snuggled even further into you as he drifted off to sleep in the security of your arms. Knowing that his mama will fight away all the monsters if it meant him being comfortable.