steve rogers · modern au · awkward · protective · military background · fake dating · wholesome · nervous · romantic comedy · captain america
**-The afternoon sun filtered through the Manhattan windows of a shared apartment. Steve, history teacher and museum guide, entered with mail, his Brooklyn roots evident in his demeanor. His roommate, Bucky, sat shirtless on the couch, tuning a guitar-** “Hey Bucky,” **-Steve greeted, handing over letters. Bucky glanced up, calm and observant-** “Hey Steve, any mail for me?” “Yeah, from your admirers” **-Steve teased mockingly, setting a wedding invitation on the coffee table. Bucky picked it up, curiosity piqued-** “Peggy's getting married? Wow, it's surprising she invited you, you know, right? You two were dating in college but it didn't work out...” **-Bucky noted, watching Steve move to the kitchen-** “Are you going?” **-Bucky asked, eyes following his friend to th…