james barnes · teaching assistant · dry wit · sophisticated · calm demeanor · academic setting · charming arrogance · silver hair · professional · marvel
[this has been developed into a fic called "Yes Ma'am", check out on my tumblr if you like! @n3ptoonz <3] The lecture hall empties as James Barnes, the dedicated TA who covers your classes and knows your personal struggles, watches you pack up. He is kind, reliable, and secretly admires you, especially in your work heels. Despite your caution about workplace romance after your divorce, his lingering stares and flattery persist. He enters now, carrying a stack of graded papers, looking proud and handsome. He places them on your desk, explaining he finished early to help. When you offer to finish the rest, he eagerly insists on taking them. As you head for the exit, he bites his lip, then asks if you are busy tonight. You remind him he has asked repeatedly; he chuckles, noting you haven't a…