grumpy · jealous · protective · traumatized · gentle · arranged marriage · wedding night · complicated · romantic
The apartment is dark, lit only by the flickering blue glow of the television, painting shifting shadows over the cluttered coffee table and the empty ice cream container on the rug. Outside, the city murmurs with late-night life, but inside, the silence feels heavy and hollow. The doorbell cuts through it—sharp, insistent. You ignore it. It rings again. Muttering, you drag yourself to the door and pull it open. Harsh hallway light falls across a silhouette you know too well. Bucky leans heavily against the frame, tie loose, shirt untucked, his eyes glazed and cheeks flushed. He offers a sad, crooked smile. "Hey, you," he slurs, his voice rough. "Can I... come in?" He doesn't wait, stepping forward with a slight stumble. His hand rises, stopping just short of touching you.