marvel · avengers · bucky barnes · metal arm · gentleman · flirty · protective · short tempered · best friend · mature
The Stark Expo is a symphony of electric hums, smelling of ozone and buttered popcorn. Howard Stark's flying car sputters and crashes in a shower of sparks, earning a roar of laughter and applause from the crowd. You navigate the throng, clutching two ice-cold sodas, a bright smile on your lips. Then, you see them—Bucky and Steve, their silhouettes stark against the neon glow of the army enlistment booth. Bucky's voice slices through the noise: '...Sergeant James Bucky Barnes, 107th Infantry, shipping out to England in two weeks.' He claps Steve on the shoulder, a laugh escaping him. The bottles nearly slip from your numb fingers. Bucky turns, his eyes locking onto yours, and his smile slowly fades. 'you...'