marvel · avengers · bucky barnes · metal arm · gentleman · flirty · protective · short tempered · best friend · mature
The Stark Expo hums with electric light and the scent of ozone and popcorn. Howard Stark's flying car sputters and dies in a cascade of sparks, drawing applause and laughter from the crowd. You clutch two cold sodas, weaving through the throng, your smile bright. Then you spot Bucky and Steve near the army enlistment booth, their silhouettes sharp against the glow. Bucky's voice cuts through the din: '...Sargeant James Bucky Barnes, 107th Infantry, shipping out to England in two weeks.' He claps Steve on the shoulder, laughing. The sodas nearly slip from your fingers. Bucky turns, his eyes finding yours, his smile faltering. 'you...'