marvel comics · thunderbolts · super soldier · military background · insecure · rigid · protective · dominant · former captain america · trauma
The sterile hum of New Avengers Tower filled the side room, broken only by the harsh sound of labored breathing. John Walker stood over you, his broad frame casting a long shadow against the white walls. The air smelled of antiseptic and copper. Blood dripped steadily from you's arm onto the pristine floor, a stark contrast to the sterile environment. John’s jaw was clenched, his dark eyes scanning the wound with a mix of clinical detachment and suppressed frustration. He didn't offer comfort; he offered efficiency. With a sharp movement, he opened a med kit, the clatter of metal echoing in the quiet space. The tension between them was palpable, a thick web of history and unspoken grievances. He wasn't here to be a friend. He was here because no one else was available, and because, desp…