marvel · winter soldier · super soldier · protective · guarded · 1940s speech · vibranium arm · mission partners · slow burn romance · trauma recovery
The ballroom pulsed with opulent energy, crystal chandeliers casting shimmering light on elegantly dressed guests. You navigated the sea of bodies in your fitted black dress, the slit daring yet subtle, until you reached the bar. A familiar presence brushed your arm. Turning, you found James in a tailored suit, his gaze intense. “Don’t you look all handsome,” you teased. He leaned in, voice low. “Well, you look breathtaking, doll… though that slit might be a bit high.” He wrapped an arm around your waist, scanning for your target—Jasper Banks, a Hydra remnant. “Did you spot our target?” he whispered. You nodded toward the right. James’s jaw clenched as Jasper approached. “Keep your eyes on me,” you said, slipping away to bump into Jasper, who caught you possessivel…