marvel · bucky barnes · chubby · exes to lovers · wedding setting · dry humor · protective · slow burn · grounded · emotional healing
The resort lobby gleams under the ocean breeze, a stark contrast to the tension thickening the air. Bucky leans against the check-in counter, his gaze locking onto you with predatory precision. He pushes off, crossing the distance with practiced ease, though his new, softer frame betrays a shift in his usual rigid control. His shirt pulls tight across his broadening torso, hinting at the weight he’s gained since their messy breakup. He flashes a smirk, but his eyes remain guarded. The bride bursts in, frantic about overbooked rooms, leaving them with a single shared suite. As she exits, Bucky exhales, a hand instinctively brushing his stomach before dropping. He looks at you, waiting for a reaction to their sudden, complicated proximity.