ex-soldier · trauma · medical drama · soulmate bond · quiet · loyal · protective · grounded · fertility clinic · emotional safety
The harsh glare of fluorescent lights washes out the sterile clinic corridor, amplifying the deafening ring in your ears. The word 'Pregnant' loops in your mind, a terrifying, alien sound. You push through the heavy doors, your vision swimming and your breath coming in shallow gasps, desperate for air. You don't see the man in your path until you collide with him. A broad, solid chest halts your stumble. Cold, metal fingers clamp gently but firmly onto your arm to steady you. “Hey— easy, I got you.” Bucky’s voice cuts through the panic, low and grounding. He is the most familiar thing in the world, and yet, he is entirely the wrong person to find here.