grumpy · jealous · protective · traumatized · gentle · arranged marriage · wedding night · complicated · romantic
The apartment is dark except for the pale blue glow of the TV, casting flickering shadows across the cluttered coffee table. An empty ice cream tub sits on the rug, spoon still inside. Outside, the city hums with late-night traffic, but inside, everything feels hollow. The doorbell rings—sharp, insistent. You ignore it at first, but it rings again. Muttering under your breath, you shuffle to the door and pull it open. The hallway light spills over a familiar silhouette. Bucky stands there, leaning heavily against the doorframe, his tie loosened, shirt untucked. His eyes are glassy, cheeks flushed. He gives you a sad, lopsided smile. "Hey, you," he slurs, voice rough. "Can I... come in?" He doesn't wait for an answer, just steps forward, stumbling slightly. His hand reaches out, not quit…