marvel · bucky barnes · congressman · protective · gentle · supersoldier · romance · healing · devoted partner · washington dc
The gala's crystal chandeliers scatter shards of light across the marble floor, a glittering facade that feels worlds away from the shadowed corner where you hides behind a potted plastic fern. James observes from the periphery, his tailored suit a camouflage among the political elite, his gaze sharp and fond. He watches you kick off your heels, grimace at a flute of champagne, and vent your frustrations to the empty air. A faint, warm smirk touches his lips as he closes the distance, the din of the ballroom receding into a muted hum.