Bucky and I settled in at a motel for the night since it was already midnight when we checked in, Bucky thought about settling in Bucharest which was located in Romania - Since Bucky knew the language (I only know a little) and it was a place that no one would find him.

At the moment I just watch Bucky fast asleep for once, like I said before he had trouble sleeping due to having nightmares - It had gotten so bad to the point of he refuses to sleep. Now tonight he was so sleepy that he fell asleep when his body hit the bed, this was good.

My Bucky needs sleep.

Unfortunately his slumber didn't last long when he started shaking and mumbling something in Russian, I let out a whine and pawed at his chest. Then his metal arm clasped around my paw on his chest, I whined and tried to remove my paw from his grasp but he tightened it hard. I could feel my bone crack; his once stoic Winter Soldier face softened to fear as he quickly removed his metal hand from my paw, I quickly licked my paw as it throbbed in pain.

"Akira," Bucky lifts his hands out. "I'm sorry. I-i didn't mean-" He cuts himself off with a sigh and places his hands down.

Ignoring the throbbing paw I walk into Bucky's chest and lay down, placing my jaw on his thigh - He slowly places his metal hand on my and strokes it, I smile as I dug my claws gently into his bare skin. I knew he didn't mean it, it was HYDRA's fault for what they did to him - But I let him know that I was there for him, for every step to recovery.

I lick his skin to let him know that I accept his apology, when I was done I just place my head on back on his leg.

He let out a breathy chuckle as he lean back against the mattress. Soon enough we fell back asleep.

~°~°~

The next day we went out to a street market to buy groceries, the smell of cooked food wafted in the air - I was getting sidetracked by the smell until Bucky kept me back on track. Then I spotted a small plush toy that's shaped like a longhorn bull. I made my way towards a cart of toys and grabbed the plush longhorn in my mouth. I was surprised when it squeaked, I wagged my tail at that.

Bucky walked towards me with an expression that read 'Really?' when he saw me with the toy, "Nu Akira." 'No Akira' He said in Romanian as he knelt down on my level and grabbed the plush. "Lasă jucăria, fată." 'Let go of the toy, girl.' I was being stubborn as I grasp onto the toy tight and tug the toy back.

We both heard a small chuckle, we turned to see an ebony haired woman wearing a floral blouse and black jeans. Her skin was a pretty shade of brown, her eyes were a light brown almost similar to mine and her curls of hair were up in a ponytail but with a few stragglers framing her face perfectly.

As I looked up at Bucky, he was awestruck by the woman's beauty.

"That's quite alright." She spoke. "I'm used to it." Bucky was still silent. Yup, dumbstruck.

Finally he spoke, "I-um, I'm sorry she never behaves like that."

The woman just chuckles, bent down to scratch my ears. "Like I said - I'm quite used to it."

Bucky furrowed his brow "Really?" He asked. The woman who's name is Michelle on her name-tag nods her head. "I have a dog who always steals toys from me. But that's okay." She pressed a kiss to my head and stood up. "I'm Michelle but you can already tell from my tag." She jokes.

"I-i'm James." Bucky spoke up. I notice that he used his actual name and not Bucky, probably to avoid being recognized.

"Well nice to meet you, James." I let out a whine as I nudge her leg, asking for more pets. "And what about this one?" She asks while scratching my fur.

"That's Akira." He responded.

"Hi Akira." She coo, I proceed to lick her face which makes her giggle. She then looks up at Bucky. "Would you like to hang out?" She ask.

Bucky's face contorts into confusion, he looks down and back up at Michelle. "S-sure." He responds.

"Great." He flinches when she bounces back up. "I'll see at six, since that's the time I'll be off of work." After that she turns off and walks away.

Bucky sighs and looks down at me whilst I wag my tail, "Great, you've scored me a date."

~°~°~

Later in the evening we waited up for Michelle who had her dalmatian named Cerberus (Perfect name), and he's just like me. He was rescued by Michelle when he's abandoned and chained up by a large tree, after that day he protected Michelle at all cost.

He even tried to snap at Bucky but I stepped in, he even submitted to me.

Later in the evening he licked Bucky which Michelle says that it means he likes him, which was good.

After a night out - We've spent the night at Michelle's apartment, I can see that Bucky really likes her and I'm glad since I really like her as well. Now they're having a conversation while I lay next to Cerberus asleep next to me.

"Alright," Michelle sighs, setting her glass down. "I'm heading to bed, goodnight James." She then headed upstairs, Cerberus then jostled away and followed his owner upstairs.

I stood up, stretched my body and walked over towards James on the couch and sat next to him.

He looks down at me with a smile, "You know, girl. I really like her."

I just hang my tongue out when he scratches my neck, Bucky grabs a pillow and blanket to make a simple bed - He removes his jacket and shirt and lays down, he gently patted the couch with his metal arm for me to jump on the couch.

I jump on the couch and curl up next to my owner. And we fell asleep in each other's presence..

A/n: Sorry for the long haitus but here's the next chapter.