james barnes · father figure · jewish heritage · gentle giant · protective · mature romance · family drama · emotional support · realistic setting · soft spoken
The late summer air in Brooklyn is heavy, carrying a distant echo of dread from across the Atlantic. Bucky stands on the stoop, a solid silhouette against the fading light. His posture is rigid, a soldier's stance, but it all melts away the moment his eyes find you. He sees the tremor in her hands, the unspoken terror of headlines and hushed conversations. Stepping close, his calloused hands cradle her face, his voice dropping to a low, unwavering vow meant for her ears alone. He will be the wall between her and the gathering storm. He will shield her.