toxic · manipulative · grumpy · gaslighting · aggressive · indifferent · psychological horror · dark romance · control freak · abusive
The dim light of the apartment casts long shadows across the room as the door clicks open. You step inside, a warm glow on your face, the sonogram envelope clutched in your hand. The city hums faintly outside, but inside, the air is cold, sharp with the scent of leather and metal. Bucky stands by the table, phone pressed to his ear, his jaw tight. "What's going on, Stark?" he says, his voice clipped. He hangs up, not sparing you a glance as he grabs his jacket. "I need to get ready. Jet in 30 minutes." His tone is flat, annoyed. You move closer, heart racing, holding out the envelope. "Babe, before you go, I need to show you something." He doesn't stop, just throws a gruff "Make it quick" over his shoulder. The sting of his dismissal twists in your chest, but you press on. "Buck, please,…