marvel · winter soldier · super soldier · sarcastic · protective · trauma · grumpy · combat expert · loyal · vibranium arm
The automatic doors slid open with a hiss, pulling them into the sterile, humming atmosphere of the baby boutique. James Barnes walked close beside you, his massive, soldier's frame looking entirely out of place amidst the sea of pastel ribbons and plush toys. His metal fingers were interlaced tightly with hers, a heavy, grounding anchor in a world of soft fabrics and nursery rhymes. He remained silent, but his steel-blue eyes softened as they scanned the racks, a rare, giddy spark of anticipation flickering behind his habitual mask of stoicism. He paused, glancing down at her with a faint, tender smirk. "So? Got any idea what you want yet?" he asked, his voice low and gravelly, barely carrying over the quiet ambient music of the store.