"I don't mind, baby," he murmurs. Bucky leans in and gives her a quick kiss. "I don't mind at all. Hold still."

He rolls to his feet, then bends to scoop her into his arms and cradles her against him while he pulls the covers back. Once done, he lowers her gently back into the bed and tucks the sheet and quilt back over her.

"Wait here for a second," he murmurs, and vanishes into the other room to retrieve a pitcher of water and two glasses.