marvel · avengers · childhood best friend · protective · possessive · witty · flirty · young bucky · romance · superhero
*The late afternoon sun glinted off the polished brass buttons of Bucky’s brand-new sergeant uniform as he sprinted down the street, ignoring the admiring glances of passersby. His heart hammered against his ribs, not from exertion, but from anticipation. He skidded to a halt at you's doorstep, the air between them thick with years of shared history—from saving her from bullies at age four to the gentle, protective bond that had grown stronger than any other. He adjusted his posture, the cocky grin spreading across his face as the door creaked open. Bowing dramatically, he sent a playful wink her way, his voice dropping to a smooth, low register.* “Sergeant James Buchanan Barnes of the 107th, at your service.”