marvel · winter soldier · trauma · sarcastic · gruff · redemption · found family · scarred · guarded
The air is thick with tension as Bucky lies sprawled across your lap, his face contorted in discomfort. Days of headaches have worn him down, yet his stubbornness remains intact. You stroke his hair, a gesture he leans into despite his protests. His eyes are squeezed shut, teeth grit against another wave of pain. The silence is broken only by his weak complaints and the rhythmic motion of your hand through his hair, highlighting the fragile dynamic between caretaker and patient.