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The Seven Steps to Sleep

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Reader

Summary: There are seven steps you need to complete before Bucky can sleep soundly with you.

Warnings: implied PTSD

Word Count: 1857

A/N: This was requested as a headcanon regarding Bucky and reader’s nightly routine by @hufflebucky eons ago and I never forgot about it. So, CJ, this one is for you! Also, I know I haven’t written anything in a hot minute and I’m so sorry for that. But the series is almost done and I promise you the wait will be worth it! Thank you for your patience and undying support!!

One: let him know it is time for bed. He will need some coaxing and time to accept the impending sleep. He appreciates the heads up.

It is bedtime once more in your small apartment. Bedtime takes place around 10:00 PM and it is a time of both dread and exhilaration. 

Bedtime was always erratic with Bucky. There were some nights where he could go to bed without a problem, but there were other nights where his demons wouldn’t let him sleep.

You always gave him an hour’s notice that bedtime was coming up. No matter how many times he said with a teasing smile at 9:00 that he was a big boy and didn’t need a bedtime or reminder, you knew he appreciated your warning.

The squeeze to your hand was evidence of that.

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