Let me be selfish (chapter 1)
Bob Reynold x fem! Reader
Part 2
Summary: After years of being apart and moving to Manhattan, New York City from Sarasota Springs, Florida and in a new relationship, you see a familiar face on the news.
Notes: Since we don’t really know how old Bob is supposed to be I’m gonna say in this story he’s like 28 and reader is like 26-27 just she’s only a little bit younger then him but she’s out of college and a teacher for second grade.
Warnings: cheating sort of? (Not on Bob), Arguing (not with bob), toxic/controlling relationship (again not with Bob)
!THIS IS NOT PROOF READ! So I’m sorry if it’s shit
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I was back in my apartment the tv still on with the news I had frantically put on to know what the hell was happening outside, my phone buzzing like crazy and my broom that I was just sweeping my living room with laying on the floor. I looked around my room making sure I wasn’t back there in the memory’s I had long forgotten or pushed deep down.
My phone buzzed it was my boyfriend Nick who was out of the city this week for a business event, calling my phone before I finally went and picked it up.
“Hello? Nick?” I say into the phone as I hear Nick breathing hard “Oh thank god (reader) I’ve been calling for what feels like the hundredth time. A-are you okay? Are you hurt? What’s going on?” Nick said out of breath not really giving me a chance to speak before I finally cut him off “Nick! I’m fine, just the city looks a little bit beaten up but what else is new, I’m watching the news right now some press thing about the hero’s that saved us. Hold on let me turn it up.” I walked back to my living room standing as I turned up the tv volume.
Miss Valentina Allegr who was just on trial only days ago as she talks to the press as I see James Buchanan Barnes or Congress man Barnes, then an older man in a red suit, followed by U.S. agents John Walker, a brunette woman, and a blonde woman holding the arm of a man with goldish bold hair. He seems almost familiar as I looked at him for a moment before it hit me that was Bob,
My Bob.
Nick was still on the phone as Valentina Allegr introduced the hero’s as the new Avengers as I see Bob in the back smiling and clapping as the camera catches the hero’s, as I stare at my tv in shock and silence I hear Nick in the phone asking me what’s going on as he stared getting notifications from social media about the ‘New avengers’
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Over a week went by and all over social media I couldn’t escape ‘The New Avengers’ it was the hottest thing people were talking about and the number one hashtag, and also since I’m a teacher for second grade all they wanted to talk about was the hero’s, it didn’t help either that the team was making public viewings helping along the people to rebuild after the distribution that occurred.
Nick had finally got back from his trip, he was currently working from my apartment since he was scared to leave me again worried he would lose me, also because his office and apartment were near all the damage and some his neighbors had there place ruined so his whole building was evacuated,
It was…nice having him over except for the constant dirty dishes and him always asking what I’m making for dinner right when I get back from work as if he’s not there all day. But it was nice having Nick around, he kept me company sort of.
Today was no different, i got to work helped my students with whatever they needed, taught English and math, and taught them fun facts about butterflies. But of course for the writing assignment I once again got a picture draw of ‘The new avengers’ with the whole team, it was a story on how the little girl in my class dreamed to thank the hero’s that saved her and her mom.
Once school was over I headed out only for me to release I still hand to grade math test and didn’t feel like going home just to get Nick on my ass about not making dinner because I was doing work, so instead of heading straight home I went to a cozy cafe, I ordered myself a drink before finding a little corner and began grading.
After about twenty minutes or so, I was in the zone of grading and making sure to put stickers on every test, until I heard a woman with a Russian accent whisper yelling at a man who had his back to me, I didn’t pay it much attention as I went back until I saw shoes on the corner of my eye as the man cleared his throat
When I looked up my eyes went wide as my jaw dropped slightly. It was Bob, my Bob Reynolds
“Hi (reader), it’s…it’s been a while.” he said softly with a nervous smile as he waved awkwardly like he always did since we were kids
I sat there dumbfounded before I could even think of what to do or say my body instantly reacted with giving him a hug as I felt my eyes watering before I looked up at him as he looked down as me. We stood like that as if time had stoped before I realized what was happening, I had gently pulled away.
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Bob and the woman who was apart of the ‘New Avengers’ ordered some coffee and tea before she went to go read in a corner but also keep an eye on us.
Bob sat down across from me as we just looked at each other in silence, before he finally spoke “So…how are things?” He asked gently as I looked at him, he looked just like the Bob I knew but different, healthier. I didn’t realize I was staring till Bob waved his hand in front of me and jumped slightly as he smiled with a gentle chuckle.
I looked up at him as I smiled “I’ve been good, I’m a teacher now…I teach second grade.” I say as I sip my drink before Bob looked at me
“You always did want to be a teacher.” He smiled as I playfully rolled my eyes “I wanted to be a lot of things.” I laugh as did Bob as he nods “Ya but teacher always stuck, I remember you talking about how you won’t ever teach high school or middle schoolers, and you would teach probably pre school or some elementary level.” He smiled as looked down at the test I was grading as I smiled
“ya well pre school was the plan, always enjoyed finger panting, but better pay was second grade the highest I’ll ever go. And I get more sick days and time off, also if I ever started thinking about having kids one day at least I get better maternity leave.” I shrug as I put a sticker on another test
Bob looked at me and nodded before he took a drink from his tea, we sat in a comfortable silence for a moment as I finished up grading the last of the test. As I put them away in a folder back in my purse and looked up at Bob.
He was just looking at me, just like how he use to when we were younger, resting his head on his hand, elbow on the table as he just looked at me.
I shouldn’t have felt flustered or had my cheek burn up as if I was back in middle school when a boy I liked gave me some sort attention or talked to me
I awkwardly took a sip of my drink before I looked up at Bob “So what are you doing now? How’s everything going?” I asked as he just gave a shrug
“Well I’m sober now from you know drugs…sort of, trying to be. Just actually started from what I can last remember, but I’ve made friends…good friends, Yelena is probably my closest friend.” He said looking at me as I smile “I’m happy you’re doing better…it takes a lot to want to get clean.” I say as I reach out and held his arm gently with a soft squeeze looking up at him
Staring at each other in silence neither of us moved as if we were scared to move the moment would end. But of course my phone started ringing I let it ring before it stoped then started again as I let out a sigh turn back to my purse and getting my phone as it was Nick calling.
I sigh before answering as I hear Nick talked to me pissed off “(Reader) where the hell are you! It’s almost six clock and you’re not home, I mean are you gonna pick something up for dinner or something?” He asked irritated as I take a deep breath shaking my head slightly “I’ll be back soon and I’ll just pick up something on my way, I just went to get a coffee and finish up grading some test.” Nick didn’t seem to fully grasp the idea I still had work even after the school day ended before he reply “Fine.” And hung up as I rolled my eyes and put my phone away,
I took a deep breath and put on a smile before looking up at Bob, “It was really nice seeing you again Bob…Um maybe we can meet again when I have more time.” I say as I get myself ready to go before I pulled out a sticky note and pen, I wrote down my number and hand it to him
“here’s my number, just incase you don’t sill have it.” I smile as Bob took the sticky note before he stood up nodding his head “Ya…I’ll add you right now.” Bob said as he got his phone and called my mine as I my phone ringed and I saved his number before I take a picture of him on my phone for his contact before I took his phone and took a funny picture saving it as my picture on his phone as he smiled
Bob was taller then as looked down at me slightly before I handed him his phone “um text me when you get home, want to make sure you’re safe.” He said looking at me as I smiled and nod “Will do…and maybe we can talk more next time we see each other.” I smile before giving Bob a quick hug before heading out with a small wave
As I walked past Bobs friend whom I guess was Yelena she nods to me and I nod back before leaving.
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I picked up some Indian food from a restaurant near my apartment, to me it was best and most authentic you could get in New York and I also knew Nick wasn’t a huge fan but would eat it just to make me happy.
When I got home I texted Bob I was home safe and sound as he replied with a heart and smiling face before texting “happy to hear, or read anyways glad you’re home safe.” I smiled and laughed softly before I heard Nick come out of the room as I opened the to go bag and got plates as I hear Nick let out a irritated sigh
As I turn around and began serving the food as I looked at him, “What?” I shrug as Nick shakes his head “You know I don’t like that crap.” He points at the food as I look up at him “Well I wanted it, and if you don’t like it you’re more then welcome to make yourself something or go get something, I don’t really care.” I served myself as Nick groaned like a little kid who didn’t get his way as he pulled the “I’ve been busy and I still have stuff I had to do, and I’m the one watching over the place.” He said as if he had been helping me
I sat down to tired to argue but Nick just wouldn’t shut up about how he has to be the man of the place and he deserves some respect and credit as I shake my head “What the hell is wrong with you, Nick all you do it be on your damn computer either doing work or playing video games, and you make a mess, don’t pick up after yourself, your not helping in anyway with the apartment it’s still a mess or gets worse when I get home! And all I hear all day is you playing and yelling at that stupid game!”
I sat back down, I had finally cracked as Nick was taken back before he cursed me out and left slamming the door, as I sat at the table almost in tears.
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About a week went by me and bob have been texting every so often, he would tell me about his day and what the Avengers are doing around the building, I would often tell him about my students and how much they appreciate and admire the Avengers.
We would text for hours, as if we had nothing else in the world to get to. Nick hated it, we were still trying to figure things out, after the argument he came back drunk and I didn’t bother to baby him, but after that night he started to help out more, doing dishes and putting them away, cleaning the apartment so often, and picking up after himself.
It wasn’t much but it was better then before, but part of me was over him and over the fighting and arguing. And when I tried to sit down and talk to Nick, he would bring up the soft moments, when we cared for each other, and how he probably would be a different person he never met me. And I hated it because I would block out all the bad when he said these things, but I could never stop it.
I tired talking about with some of my friends from work and outside of work, but they would always bring up how attractive Nick was and how he makes good money. Some would tell me, “Just stick it out, you’ll get a comfortable life because of him.” And I was tired of it.
So I went to Bob, we met in the coffee shop from last time, before we went to a park and sat at a bench as I told him all about Nick, and over the past four years being with Nick.
Bob sat there and listen, as I told him what my friends had said and everything, as he just nodded and listened waiting till I was done to say something before he put his hand on mine “Y-you know I can’t tell you to leave him, I’m not exactly just an old friend so it would sound pretty selfish if i said “leave him” but…(reader) I will say this.” Bob took a moment a breath
He looked down as he sigh “I-I want to be selfish, I just…(reader) when I got some of my memories back, and I saw your face and all our memories together, and when the team went to our old town, they got some of my old stuff like my jornal and memory box, and I read and looked at ever letter and picture we had together. God…I knew I had to find you.” I looked up at Bob as I took breath as he closed his eyes
“I want to tell you to leave him, but I have to be honest, it’s only because I want you back.” He said looking back at me.
I didn’t speak I just looked up at Bob, before he gently leaned forward as if he was going to kiss me, but instead he rested his forehead on mine, closed his eyes and sighed.
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A/n: okay what y’all think, should I make this a small series or what, I find this idea so cute and I probably will use this idea for another short story in the future. Okay bye much love.
