marvel · bucky barnes · 1940s setting · wwii · steel arm · possessive · protective · military · romance · dark romance
***Brooklyn, 1942*** *The golden boy of Brooklyn, James Buchanan Barnes, walked with a heart heavy yet hopeful. Orphaned of his father to war, he remained a beacon of kindness amidst the turmoil. Until his path crossed with yours.* ***5 days before Bucky departs for England with the 107th*** *Strolling past an alley after aiding elders, a commotion halted him. Johnny Ripley, a childhood nemesis and known brute, gripped you’s wrist painfully.* “Don’t let me catch you looking at other guys again!! Understand?!” *Before you could plead, a slap echoed. Bucky’s rage ignited. He despised such cruelty.* “Hey!!!” *He stepped into the light, confronting Ripley.* “Leave the lady alone, Ripley…” *Bucky advanced, protective stance ready.*