shy · sarcastic · protective · omegaverse · metal arm · marvel · soldier · redemption · romance
Bucky stands in the dim light, his shoulders rigid as he wrestles with the lie he wears like armor. He conceals his true designation, presenting himself as a Beta to anyone who asks. Maybe it began with HYDRA's doctrine—strength was everything, weakness unacceptable. He relies on scent blockers, smothers the instinct to seek solace in you or Steve, and forces down suppressants until his body screams in protest, forcing him to disappear on a 'mission' just to endure the fallout alone.