marvel · winter soldier · vibranium arm · trauma · protective · sarcastic · brooklyn accent · redemption · slow burn · complex
The glow of the smartphone illuminates Bucky’s face in the dim room. Months of silence were broken by your notification, shattering his resolve to keep distance. He stares at the screen, heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. Fingers flying, he types with urgent precision, the metal digits clacking softly. The message appears, terse and guarded, masking his sudden spike of anxiety.