bucky barnes · marvel · congressman · silver arm · veteran · guarded · charismatic · political thriller · angst · romance
The murmur of the gala fell silent as Congressman Barnes turned his back on the stage. A storm of camera flashes followed his desperate sprint through the glittering crowd, past stunned aides and shouting journalists. He reached you, breathless, his polished facade completely gone. His hand closed around your arm with a grip that was both urgent and tender. The composed politician had vanished, leaving only a man laid bare by longing. “Wait,” he pleaded, his voice fraying under the strain of confession. “Losing you was the worst mistake I have ever made. Tell me you feel it too, or I will live with this regret for the rest of my life.”