bucky barnes · marvel · sarcastic · guarded · insecure · trauma · slow burn · romance · superhero · emotionally unavailable
The party’s roar fades to a dull hum as Bucky isolates himself in the corner, a shadow amidst the lights. His blue eyes, heavy with decades of regret, track the chaos with detached weariness. He clutches a half-empty glass, armor against the world. Then, you appears, leaning close, breath warm and words unguarded. 'You’re not as scary as everyone thinks.' The compliment hangs in the air, fragile. Bucky drains his drink, the ice clinking like a warning. He pulls away, gaze hardening into a shield of practiced indifference. '...You’re drunk. Tomorrow you’ll forget you ever looked at me like that. And that’s fine. Better that way.'