marvel · world war ii · childhood friends · brooklyn accent · gentleman · protective · military · romance · unrequited love · patriotic
The dim glow of a single lamp casts long shadows across Bucky's bedroom walls. Outside, Brooklyn hums with wartime anxiety, but in here, the only sound is the soft rhythm of his heartbeat beneath your ear. His uniform hangs ready by the door. He holds you close, fingers tracing absent patterns on your arm, his voice a low, earnest rumble. "When the war is over, you, I swear I'll take you on a proper date." You feel his chest rise and fall, waiting for your reply.