#phillip coulson: relationships

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I’m not getting into another relationship unless I find love like Phillip J. Coulson and Melinda Qiaolian May

[gotlostonmywayhome]

This has been a slow year for me due to health issues (my own and my family's health not doing so great was all the rage this year), but I still wanted to celebrate that I created fanworks. I love the escapism creating and engaging in fanworks gives me.

I'm still firmly in the Marvel fandom. I was hoping to dip my toe in the Stranger Things and Percy Jackson fandoms, but alas, life had other plans. Fingers crossed I can expand into other fandoms in 2024.

So, in order of publication, my works for 2023:

“It is my duty to keep an eye on you.” (Rated M, ≤500 Moodboard & Short Fic, Bucky Barnes/Natasha Romanoff)

Natasha stepped in closer, running her finger along the edge of James’ tie, “I wouldn’t want you to not fulfill your duties.”

If you're gonna have car trouble on a road trip… (Rated T, 1.3k, Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers/Tony Stark)

Bucky didn’t set out to upend his life in Indiana or his relationship with his boyfriend. Or thought he would contemplate becoming part of a polyamorous relationship with a married couple in a different state. Life can be funny sometimes.

Vibe Check (Rated T, 1.1K, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark)

Harley and Peter worked too hard to get their dads together for Tony to forget to give Steve flowers.

A Price to Pay (Rated T, ≤1000 Moodboard & Short One-Shot, Loki/Tony Stark)

Stealing from a powerful wizard comes with consequences.

More after the cut...

The Awkward and the OnlyFans (Rated M, 3.6k, Steve Rogers/Sam Wilson, for the @silver-fox-steve-bang Valentine Exchange, created for @espressosaur)

A minor disaster with a book display has Steve meeting a handsome man who is clearly flirting with him. But Steve has a feeling he has seen this man before. And there may have been some booty shorts involved.

Stucky Bingo February 2023 Round Robin (Rated G, 1.7k, Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers, for the @stuckybingo Round Robin)

When Russian figure skater Bucky Barnes defects, he can only skate for the Team USA if he skates with a partner. What he and Steve Rogers find together on the ice is golden.

Stucky Bingo March 2023 Round Robin (Rated T, 2k, Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers, for the @stuckybingo Round Robin)

It wasn’t that he hadn’t noticed Bucky being struck. He’d thrown out his shield to block the worst of the damage from the exploding debris, but he’d noticed Bucky clutching his side throughout the fight. Steve knew. But in the middle of it there had been no opportunity for pause, no moment where he could check that Bucky was okay. He kept moving, and that was what mattered.

Project: Pathfinder (Rated M, Moodboard, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, created for @geekymoviemom)

When Captain America goes missing after a routine Avengers’ mission, leaving Tony Stark and the rest of the world stunned, Peter Parker decides to take it upon himself to try and fill the hole left behind by his absence. But while Peter believes that he’s finally gotten a decent handle on his new powers, he quickly discovers that there’s a lot more to being an unofficial Avenger than the ability to climb walls. Meanwhile, Steve is once again forced to face the demons of his past, all while searching for a way to get back home.

Coming Home (And Finding You) (Rated T, 1.4k, Clint Barton/Phil Coulson, for @clintcoulson appreciation week)

Phil has a rough mission. When he gets home, Clint has all of Phil’s favorites ready.

Not a Stranger in the Wood (Rated G, Digital Art, Clint Barton/Phil Coulson, for @clintcoulson appreciation week)

Clint Bartonguard was shocked to see his former party leader. Phillip had been run through the heart attempting to save Clint from Loki the Trickster's spell.

Family Dinners (Rated G, ≤1000 Moodboard & Short One-Shot, Clint Barton/Phil Coulson, for @clintcoulson appreciation week)

It isn’t many nights they are able to get together like this, but each one Clint carries in his memory like a treasure trove. An uninterrupted dinner with the team.

The Universe is Ridiculous (Rated T, 1.3k, Clint Barton/Phil Coulson, for @clintcoulson appreciation week)

Phil should know better and be careful about what he asks for. Or at least be very specific as to what he asks for. The Universe has a wicked sense of humor and will likely do exactly as wished.

First Gift Given (Rated E, 11k, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark)

Yes, Tony is hiding in a dive bar, but it is for good reasons. Pepper should thank him for not sticking around the Stark Industries board members' schmooze-a-thon. He was bound to piss off someone sooner than later and then she would have to go and make it all better. See, he’s making her life easy by not being there. But Tony wishes he would have picked a better hiding spot. One where a gaggle of college co-eds wasn’t screaming Bon Jovi’s greatest hits at the top of their lungs. It would be pure hell if it weren’t for the gorgeous, blue-eyed possible jail bait flashing Tony sweet, shy smiles across the room. Flirting with college boys is a big no-no, but what’s the worst that could happen? It’s not like Tony’s going to take him home or anything.

Stucky Bingo May 2023 Round Robin (Rated T, 1.7k, Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers, for the @stuckybingo Round Robin)

If Steve were honest with himself, he’d been at least as curious as Bucky to discover what had happened to Becca. She’d been the closest thing he’d had to a sister growing up, and he remembered how kind-hearted she was, even if she did get into nearly as much mischief as he and Bucky did along the way.

Steve Rogers and Tony Stark star in Ghosted (Rated T, Digital Art, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark)

The latest movie from Marvel TV+, don’t miss Steve Rogers and Tony Stark in the action packed rom-com Ghosted.

Trying not to lose my sensibility (Rated E, 6.5k, Steve Rogers/TonyStark, for @cap-ironman Stony Loves Steve event)

In the weeks leading up to his heat, Steve rethinks about his relationship with Brock. And his fading friendship with Tony.

The Future is filled with Surprises (Rated M, 1.3k & Moodboard, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, for the @stevetonygames)

A chat on his favorite app has Steve meeting the last person he expected for a hookup.

The Only Time (Rated G, Moodboard & Drabble, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, for the @stevetonygames)

The invitation for another Iron Man Memorial statue arrives in his inbox at 6 AM. Steve has been to more ceremonies honoring his friend in five years since his return than he cares to count, but he attends them all. And at each one, Steve takes a moment to think about the man.

Will Not Be Caught (Yet) (Rated M, Moodboard & Drabble, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, for the @stevetonygames)

Tony knows he will be caught, but that’s the point. He will not make it easy for Steve.

Getting Tony out of the workshop (A Guide) (Rated G, Infographic, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, for the @stevetonygames)

Infographic for Stony writers on how Steve can lure Tony from an inventing binge using food.

A Little Advice (Rated G, Image Edit, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, for the @stevetonygames)

I feel like this is a conversation they had a lot when the team would make them sit up front on their own.

Must Be Tuesday (Rated T, ≤500, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, for the @stevetonygames)

Who needs to treat their husband to a fantastic steak dinner that could satisfy even a super soldier's appetite when Dr. Doom threatens the end of the world? Again.

Late Meeting (Rated M, Moodboard & Drabble, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, for the @stevetonygames)

Sex in Tony’s office always excites him, and marks are usually left behind. Steve doesn’t mind.

[tahitiwoke]

[ THE FOLLOWING IS A CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS TESTIMONY. ]

TESTIMONY OF PHILLIP J. COULSON AND NATASHA ROMANOVA BEFORE THE SENATE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE INFILTRATION BY THE ORGANISATION KNOWN AS 'HYDRA'.

DATED 24TH NOVEMBER 2015. THIS TRANSCRIPT CONTAINS EDITS FOR REDACTED INFORMATION & FOR BREVITY. SEE ANNEXES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

CHAIRMAN: SENATOR CATHERINE DURANT

VICE CHAIRMAN: SENATOR MICHAEL KERN

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR: SENATOR WALTER RUSSELL

KERN: This is a pretty damning report, Director. You disobeyed direct orders, against intervention policy and you got an American asset killed, with no real discernible results as to our own humint interests. Is it fair to say this was a failed mission? COULSON: Depends on your definition of failure. KERN: What's your definition, then? COULSON: Our orders would have left fifteen innocent children to burn to death. We went back to save them and we did. I'd say that was a success. KERN: At the loss of a highly cooperative, highly important American asset. COULSON: In my professional opinion at the time, it was a drop in the bucket in comparison to what we already had gathered during our time in [REDACTED]. KERN: In your professional opinion? Or someone else's? COULSON: What's that supposed to mean? KERN: Have you considered the possibility Agent Romanova was running a honeytrap? COULSON: That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard you say and I watch a lot of C-SPAN. DURANT: The Director is reminded he is under oath and that this is a Senate hearing, you are to behave with better conduct or you will be held. KERN: Director, has it occurred to you that having an infamous Russian spy working with top level security clearance at, arguably, one of the least regulated branches of American Intelligence might look bad when you are under investigation for being compromised from the inside? COULSON: At the advice of my attorney, I invoke the fifth amendment. KERN: How are we to trust the decisions you have made during your time as a handler and as the Director of SHIELD if you won't give us a straight answer regarding your involvement with foreign agents. COULSON: She's not a foreign agent, she's an Avenger. She's put herself on the line day in and day out to save not just my life, not just the lives of the American people, but your life too. If it weren't for her, there would be a lot more flags folded on mantlepieces. So, let's just keep that in mind before you go Yosemite fuckin' Sam. KERN: Director you will watch your tone in this court. [ EXCERPT CONTINUES AT 02HRS 08MINS. ] DURANT: At what point would recruitment become a counterintelligence threat to our country? COULSON: Senator, that's difficult to answer in the abstract. When a foreign power is using coercion or some sort of pressure to try and co-opt an American, especially a government official, to act on its behalf, that’s a serious concern regardless of who is on what side of the aisle. DURANT: So any document detailing specific claims against an individual or individuals regarding their involvement in this matter would have to be verified independently, is that correct? COULSON: Yes. If it's a credible allegation, we would be in contact with the C.I.A. or the the Department of Homeland Security. DURANT: How often have you had to do that? COULSON: Never. DURANT: You have never had a single concern raised regarding the involvement of an agent in counter intelligence recruitment? COULSON: Not independently checked by an outside organisation, no. DURANT: What about Sharon Carter? COULSON: Agent Carter was never co-opted or coerced by a foreign power. That's the basis of an investigation. DURANT: Have you ever had an intimate relationship with Agent Carter? COULSON: I invoke the fifth amendment. DURANT: Phil, I'm starting to see a pattern. You've got an Air Force Colonel who you left to rot in a gulag. You've got a Russian Black Widow on one shoulder and ex-communicated black ops specialist on the other who is now on the run after being accused of treason. You're at the helm of a ship overrun by Neo-Nazi's and the most you have to say is that you invoke the fifth. COULSON: I have served this country - DURANT: And we thank you for that service, but it does not make you immune to reproach or questioning. [OFF MIKE.] DURANT: Alright, we'll take a break there. This committee will reconvene with the Director at 09:30 hours. [ TESTIMONY CONTINUES AT ANNEX B. ]

[captainjimothycarter]

2022 Fic Masterlist

Learn To Soar - In a reality where people who are born with wings are seen as abominations to society, Steve Rogers defies society and keeps his wings. He can't use them to fly and they might cause him to nearly black out anytime they start to flutter but Steve is proud of them.

The Queen & Hammer- All Steve wanted to do was have one nice evening, using Mjolnir when Thor decided to pay his boyfriend a visit, and tell their girlfriend about what he saw.

Once Upon A Time - “This is a story about Captain Peggy Carter, a fierce pirate of the 7 seas who takes from the rich and gives to the poor, and Prince Steve Rogers, a prince who is hidden from the world and knows nothing of the world around him.” Steve and Peggy are forced to attend Howard’s yearly Christmas party, leaving their 7-year-old twins, James and Michelle, to spend Christmas Eve with Pappy Phillips and Mama Sarah.

NICU Meeting - Steve and Peggy are both single parents to their little warriors. They both just happen to meet through Clint, Peggy's brother, and Bucky, Steve's best friend.

Marriage of (In)Convenience - Steve had only agreed to marry Bucky because the man was making all the points. He'd get better health insurance, a better house, not to mention he could finish his degree. Peggy only agreed to marry Clint because he annoyed her into doing it (that's what she told others) and maybe, just a little bit so she could stay in the country. This platonic love was going well between them until, years later, Clint met a hot brunette at the gym and Peggy ran into a gorgeous hunk working on a mural.

Sword Meet Bow, Bow Meet Sword - Clint Barton blames the universe for bringing him together with Captain Carter, aka his lifetime crush. Now he's sure the universe is fucking with him because Coulson wants /him/ of all people to help Peggy adjust to the world?

Head Of The Class - The second he met her, Steve knew Peggy Carter was going to change his life. She was going to push him, challenge him, and rival every decision he made. Their rivalry would take them from simple college roommates to teaching at the same high school and trying to fight the flames for one another.

Those Red Boots - Howard gifts Steve a pair of red boots, the most ridiculous boots that he's ever seen. His only logical idea is to hide them in his footlocker until Bucky finds them.

Vines & Compass - One of the most common questions they got asked was how did they meet because no one in their right mind would think that the skinny, award-winning tattoo artist would be dating someone in the military. Not that Steve nor Peggy ever seemed to give any fucks what someone had to say on their relationships. All Peggy wants is a new tattoo now that she's out of the military, but it has to be symbolic and special and she trusts only one man to handle that gesture.

Wedding Bells & Bullet Shells - Steve finds a wandering child while cleaning up after his Ma and Chester's wedding. The child insists that Steve is Captain America and will not take no for an answer.

A Promise Doesn’t Mean Forever - Steve swore that when he and Peggy broke up, he’d never contact her again. Her job at SHIELD was far too much for him to handle. The lies and the anxiety were too much baggage for him. He swore off ever seeing her again and wanting nothing more than to just forget Peggy Carter existed. That’s until her number called him a year later. Peggy swore that when she and Steve broke up, she’d put her job first. She’d rather bury herself in her job, than deal with another relationship. Now a year later, she’s desperate to find a date to her brother’s wedding so she doesn’t have to put up with her traditional family’s bullcrap about Alphas always needing to have an Omega. She just prays Steve answers and they can put their differences aside for one week.

Pappy - After leaving the SSR in the hands of Carter and Rogers for over 4 years, Phillips comes home to find it’s not just his organization that’s changed. He’s a pappy now.

Fall On Deaf Ears - Just a short ficlet about Clint losing his hearing aids and Clint and Peggy realizing their dialect are different.

That’s My Future Husband - When Peggy first sees Steve, she knows that he will eventually be her husband. There's no way she can deny how intriguing Steve Rogers is, especially after what he blurts out during their first date.

Kangaroo Volunteer Care -  “Mr. Rogers, there’s nothing wrong with you. Physically, you’re healthy as a horse.” He’d heard the worst versions even before the serum. There was nothing physically wrong with him, so then why did he struggle to do the simplest things? Why couldn’t he sleep? Eat? If he was physically fine, then why couldn’t he perform the most basic of human functions? The truth was - Steve was suffering from PTSD and Natasha knew that getting him out of his head would help him. Help comes in form of Natasha, Bobbi, and a little infant named Oliver.

The Most Bestest Birthday Ever - It's his mom's birthday and James Micheal Carter is determined to make it the most, bestest birthday ever.

Good Morning, Sunshine - While drunk, Ed falls asleep in Stede's bed. He decides to award his co-captain for a great night's sleep.

The Best Things In Life Are Unpredictable (Chapter 5 & 6) - After a one-night stand at a costume party in the Brooklyn Museum, Peggy Carter finds her life being flipped upside down in the most unpredicted ways. She doesn’t know the name of the gentleman with who she slept with, she just remembers the taste of alcohol on his lips and the smirk on his lips while he was between her legs. Steve Rogers aka Captain America on the other hand wants nothing more than to find the mysterious woman who he slept with on Halloween Night, but thanks to the Asgardian Mead in his system he remembers nothing about her. Not even a name, just a vision of red behind his eyelids and a warmth in his chest.

A Touch of Home - From the moment that they’d met, Peggy Carter had become that little touch of home.

Steve’s Competence Kink - There was always something arousing about watching Peggy work, rather it was during the war or even now, as Director of Shield. While being forced to work from home during her day off, Peggy decides to reward her husband for being patient and for his competence kink.

Father To Be - Steve finds out he’s to be a father and he has mixed feelings. On one hand, he’s excited, but on the other, he’s terrified.

What Makes Us Whole - "You think vengeance is the missing piece of the puzzle, that it will make you whole again, but all it does is break you further." Steve's life drastically changes when his best friend dies in his arms and he learns that things may not be what they seem. And it seems he might not know his fiance as well as he thought.

Strawberry & Applesauce - After a lifetime in the army, Chester Phillips spends his days' bonding and looking after his godkids, Micheal and Peggy. He never bothered with the idea of love, far too busy for it during his military career and now that he’s retired, he has all the love he needs when he meets a little blonde boy who asks him for basket after basket of strawberries and his mother.

The Final Letter - Weeks after Steve’s death, Peggy receives a letter from him.

My Darling - Steve is sent on a solo mission that he shouldn't have been on in the first place. Now he's been missing for over 72 hours and Peggy intends to find him.

Rat Names - On one hand, Jemma knows she's right. They shouldn't be naming the rats meant for an experiment but on the other hand, Fitz is adorable when he gets worked up talking about the rats and he named them.

Language Barrier - A reporter decides to be nosy and ask some questions.

That Poor Oven - They never knew how Steve's serum would affect her while pregnant, but going by the dents in the fridge and the shattered coffee pot, Peggy figures they have some idea. And she hates it.

Piercings - Peggy had always been sexy to him, there was no denying that. He just never knew how much sexier she could get until he saw her with her nipples pierced.

Winterhawk Drabbles - Collection of Winterhawk Drabbles

Playing Hooky - What does a 10-year-old son who doesn’t want to go to school + a father who doesn’t want to work equal? Why, playing hooky, of course!

Steggy Drabbles - Collection of Steggy Drabbles

All That Stuffed Inside A Tiny Package - Peggy takes the time to admire all that Steve truly has when he gets stuck in a pair of tights. And who could blame her.

Set The Mood - After Peggy leaves him wanting at the bar, Steve thinks about what could’ve been. At least, until he forgets about the bond between them

Captain America Story Time - The Captain America Reading Program was just supposed to be a pipe dream and nothing more. A daydream Steve entertained himself with as he watched bored kids try to listen to the same storytellers of the week. When he accepted the job, Steve never thought it would end up with him dressed in a red, white, and blue suit and carrying a handmade shield to read to kids. He never thought he’d come to love it so much. Or that it would lead him to the woman of his dreams and delicious coffee.

Dish It Out - “See something you like?” Peggy purred in his ear. Peggy’s boyfriend is Professor Steven Grant Rogers and she learns why she shouldn’t tease him. He can dish it out in return.

Cravings - Steve and Bucky always trade off who gets to go get Peggy's 3 am cravings.

[polizwrites]

The Steward of Brookline Manor

This is a fill for today’s @Februaryficletchallenge Day 13: Vampire and/or werewolf AU - also a partial fill for @tonystarkbingo A1 - AU: Regency square, as I have another scene or two I might add. FYI - it is a remix of  To Tame a Werewolf   and as such, will make more sense if you read that first.        

As steward of Brookline Manor - home of the Connaght pack of werewolves, Phillip Coulson ought to be used to being taken by surprise.

Fandom: MCU/Marvel Pairing: Tony/Bucky Rating: Teen Tags: Werewolf AU, Regency AU, Remix, Outsider POV Word Count: 458

As steward of Brookline Manor - home of the Connaght pack of werewolves -  Phillip Coulson ought to be used to being taken by surprise. However, when the pack’s beta and the newest addition to the manor’s staff appeared to not only have met previously, but to have done so in an intimate fashion (based on their use of familiar nicknames) he was determined to avoid further surprises.

Phillip had already suspected that there was more to Anthony Stark that met the eye. Lady Margaret herself had put the young man forward as a potential claviger, but had been oddly reticent to provide many details about how the two of them were acquainted, saying simply that he was from a ‘good family’ and his mechanical aptitude would be quite useful around the manor.

Of course, Phillip would have been remiss in his duties if he hadn’t done a bit of research on his own. While there was no Stark to be found in the Roll of the Peerage, a Birmingham city guide made ample reference to the prominent and distinguished businessman Howard Stark as well as indicating that he had a son, Anthony.

After making a few inquiries among his contacts, Philip discovered that Anthony and Lady Margaret were related through the maternal line. Phillip also discovered that Anthony had recently spurned a suitor, much to his father’s displeasure. Which explained why someone so accustomed to city life had found himself in the relative wilds of eastern Scotland.

As for Sergeant Barnes, Phillip was well aware of the beta’s romantic and amorous leanings, as well as his high standards. It had been a relief to finally see Lord Stephen settled with a compatible mate, and Phillip intended to see the Sergeant settled as well, for the good of the pack. As it seemed he and Anthony had already developed a connection, it made sense to encourage that relationship.

Anthony passed his first real test with flying colors; interacting with the pack in their full wolf form. After the initial re-acquaintance, Anthony assisted with escorting the beta to the basement cells in the nick of time. The following morning, Phillip instructed Anthony to assist with feeding the pack. Not only did he seem fearless, but Anthony spoke to the pack members - particularly the Sergeant - as if there was nothing untoward about the situation.

In turn, the wolves were as well-behaved as one could expect. Since Anthony showed no fear, they remained relatively calm. The extended eye contact between the Sergeant and Anthony didn’t go unnoticed, either; in fact, Phillip half-expected Anthony to reach between the bars to pet the large grey wolf But perhaps Anthony was too aware of Phillip’s presence and restrained himself.

[halechief]

a possessive kiss that is meant to stake a claim .

kiss and tell : @tahitiwoke.

i didn't realize she was flirting because i was too busy looking for you.

the math does not make sense for this kind of outcome, she knows. jealousy is among the most base of constructs, and more the point, the terms of their relationship do not really allow for it. count can't really be kept anymore for the number of times she's discouraged it in him, and truth be told, she had made the effort to discourage it in herself, tonight. they do not belong to each other in any public sense, and pragmatically speaking, gretchen kettle making a fool of herself in his direction was really more a help in terms of optics than it could ever be a hindrance. anyone making eyes at phillip coulson would theoretically be a welcome distraction from the truth of where he spends most of his nights . . . ( but claire has never really liked the idea of that. it reeks of : he's pimping you out. ) so in reality, she shouldn't mind the too - close stance, the hand at his shoulder, or how it had slid to his chest, her too loud laughter still ringing in claire's ears even now as she ponders over the indignity of seeing some lesser version of herself all but draped across him -- but the math doesn't need to balance for the fact to remain. she had hated it. "do you usually let women put their hands all over you conversationally, then?" his elbow is leaned against the doorframe where she's denied him entry, head angled down at her beneath the sling of his forearm, his hand overturning like some sort of shrug.

i wasn't really paying attention . . . people are always weird at these things.

his answer doesn't seem to unpluck the hint of annoyance between her brows, which only worsens as she stares at him, watching the way that he seems to absorb the energy coming from her, something written there in his expression that tells her he's perhaps getting something out of this in much the way that she pretends not to when the tables are turned. ( to be wanted in such a visceral way can be intoxicating, she knows. while her frowning disapproval always leads the discussion of his own jealousy, she never could deny that she appreciates the change it makes in him . . . in claire, it makes her jaw ache, an itching repetition under her skin that says mine, mine, mine. she's always been prone to selfishness. even, and perhaps especially when she has no right to the thing, or the person, that she wants. )

i have no interest in anyone but you.

there had really never been any question that she'd let him in, but she allows him to think he might be having to win her over. she stands there for a moment longer with the same calculating intensity still underpinning her gaze, and then her hand raises, finding the tongue of his tie to pull him slowly toward her, her head angling further back the closer that he comes to her. his arm slides from the door frame and as she steps back to pull him with her, it falls to flatten the broad of his palm against the door and push it heavily shut behind him. "i don't like other people touching you." she doesn't leave space for a response. there isn't much that she ever does with desperation, but there is something to be said for determination, and how similar the two can be. claire stretches up to him as much as she drags him down to meet her, her body quick to convex into the forward bend of his own, every line of her against every line of him.

the kiss itself is appropriately greedy, another vice so rarely given reign over her, but with regards to him it seems to be appearing more and more. she'd told him years ago, ( before either had progressed into people that might cop to wanting the other beyond the scope of physical gratification or intelligent conversation in a house full of rats that saw themselves as snakes, ) that what she really wanted was everything. at the time, it had been an aspiration largely composed of power, legitimacy, freedom from francis. now, phillip's moved very near to the top of the list that 'everything' entails, and certain things slide from the ranking in the wake of what continues to grow between them. things like pretense, apathy, seem less important in the narrow space that they have cultivated and exist in around each other when the doors are closed.

for other people, they can pretend. he will know, though. she'll leave the evidence of what they really are to each other on every inch that she can reach. her lips part under his own, a ragged breath drawn in just before his hands find her hips, and he lifts her.

[ao3feed-stevebucky]

Unsinkable love

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/47YR0xX

by Atlandis

And then the lights turned off, only to reappear a couple of seconds later. Strange noises came from inside the ship. Noises of steel folding and glass breaking. Noises that sent a shiver down Bucky’s back. It was like the ship itself was suffering with them. Like Titanic was screaming, just like its passengers.

“Bucky!”

He jumped as he heard his name. He looked up and was met with Steve’s blue eyes. Those beautiful, perfect eyes he never managed to forget ever since the first time he saw them. “Stay with me, okay?” Steve told him kindly, almost in a whisper “I need you to focus. I need you to stay with me”

Bucky nodded and for a moment his numbness vanished and everything was clear. “I am. I’m with you till the end of the line”. And he knew he always will be, no matter what was going to happen.

Words: 208, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Captain America (Movies), Captain America - All Media Types, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Titanic (1997)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson (Marvel), Natasha Romanov (Marvel), T'Challa (Marvel), Abraham Erskine, Howard Stark, Phil Coulson, Alexander Pierce, Thaddeus Ross, Nick Fury, Chester Phillips, Peter Parker, Peter Quill, Shuri (Marvel), Clint Barton, Stephen Strange, Bruce Banner, Wanda Maximoff, Aldrich Killian, Scott Lang, Other Marvel Characters

Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers

Additional Tags: RMS Titanic, Titanic AU, Original Fiction, Bucky and T'Challa are best friends, steve and sam are best friends, Bucky is rich, Steve is not, Historical References, Implied Sexual Content, Implied/Referenced Homophobia, Falling In Love, Romance, Coming Out, Loss of Virginity, Steve knows he is gay, Bucky doesn't, Self-Acceptance, Bucky Barnes Needs a Hug, Period Typical Attitudes, abusive Step parent, Bucky is kind of arrogant, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Change of attitude, Top Steve Rogers, Bottom Bucky Barnes, Eventual Smut, Tragedy, Character Death, Other Additional Tags to Be Added

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/47YR0xX

[ao3feed-sambucky]

Time travel gives Bucky a headache

read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/44096472

by alienspronkles

During World War Two, Bucky gets visited by a weird…time traveling version of himself, another version of Steve and their…friend? If that wasn’t enough to give him a headache, he also has to save the Howling Commandos and Steve after they got captured by Hydra.

Bucky is definitely gonna have a headache.

Trigger warning: anxiety, internalized homophobia, kidnapping, panic attacks, POWs

Words: 1873, Chapters: 1/5, Language: English

Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Movies), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV)

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Characters: Steve Rogers, James "Bucky" Barnes, Sam Wilson (Marvel), Howling Commandos, Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan, James Montgomery Falsworth, Jacques Dernier, Gabe Jones, Jim Morita, Chester Phillips, Howard Stark, Tony Stark, Phil Coulson, Nick Fury

Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Sam Wilson, James "Bucky" Barnes & Steve Rogers, James "Bucky" Barnes & Sam Wilson

Additional Tags: Time Travel, Alternative Timeline, Bisexual Bucky Barnes, Bucky Barnes Feels, World War II, Super Soldier Serum (Marvel), Bucky Barnes & Steve Rogers Friendship, Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson Bickering, Internalized Homophobia, Bucky Barnes Needs a Hug

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Antiquated Rogue

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by shaded_echoes

n. A Rogue who is Old or out of Date; who has forgotten or left off his Trade of Thieving, is said, in a Canting Sense, To be Antiquated. (New Canting Crew Dictionary, 1725)

You were living a normal life. Okay, maybe not normal normal, given the fact that your brother is estranged from your father and all three of you are living in close quarters in order to complete a suicide mission, given that for some reason you all individually decided to become fighter pilots for the Navy, but it’s normal for you at any rate. Until, that is, an unidentified catalyst means that in the blink you are forced to come face to face with the past.

Words: 217, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Top Gun (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man (Movies), Guardians of the Galaxy (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel, Captain Marvel (2019), Agent Carter (TV), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F, F/M, Gen, M/M

Characters: Reader, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw, Tony Stark, Peter Quill, Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, Jack Thompson (Marvel), Javy "Coyote" Machado, Ego the Living Planet, Howard Stark, Peggy Carter, Daniel Sousa, Angie Martinelli, Maria Stark, Edwin Jarvis, Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Carol Danvers, Maria Rambeau, Maria Hill, Melinda May, Steve Rogers, Chester Phillips, Mantis (Marvel), Drax the Destroyer, Gamora (Marvel), Nebula (Marvel), Rocket Raccoon, Groot (Marvel), Jake "Hangman" Seresin, Mickey "Fanboy" Garcia, Natasha "Phoenix" Trace, Robert "Bob" Floyd, Reuben "Payback" Fitch, Ron "Slider" Kerner, Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, Bill "Cougar" Cortell, Sam "Merlin" Wells, Rick "Hollywood" Neven, Leonard "Wolfman" Wolfe, Charles "Chipper" Piper, Marcus "Sundown" Williams, James "Rhodey" Rhodes, Chewie | Goose (Marvel), Pepper Potts, Bruce Banner, Thor (Marvel), Clint Barton, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Dottie Underwood, Howling Commandos

Relationships: Pete "Maverick" Mitchell & Reader, Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw & Reader, Tony Stark & Reader, Peter Quill & Reader, Other Relationship Tags to Be Added

Additional Tags: Time Travel, Reader-Insert, Father-Daughter Relationship, Brother-Sister Relationships, lots of them - Freeform, ya girl took one look and said how many siblings can i fit in, Sister-Sister Relationship, Sibling Love, Adopted Sibling Relationship, Other Additional Tags to Be Added

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[ao3feed-steggy]

Loving Cap and Baby Cap

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mk8Jdw4 by MinnieAmerica The day after her best friend and Lavender husband, Bucky, died Colonel Phillips took advantage of Stella Rogers in the worst way imaginable. That resulted in Stella becoming pregnant. Stella didn’t find out though until she was five months along and in a completely different time period. What will happen when she starts to fall for Darcy Lewis, one of the only people at the S.H.I.E.L.D headquarters who isn’t terrified of her. Words: 91, Chapters: 2/?, Language: English Series: Part 1 of Stella and Darcy: Captain America and Her Sweetheart Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Rape/Non-Con Categories: F/F, F/M, Gen, M/M, Other Characters: Steve Rogers, Darcy Lewis, Wilma Rogers, Jane Foster (Marvel), Phil Coulson, Thor (Marvel), Nick Fury, Maria Hill, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Clint Barton, Bruce Banner, Hulk (Marvel), Chester Phillips, Peggy Carter Relationships: Darcy Lewis/Steve Rogers, James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers, Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers, Clint Barton/Phil Coulson, Bruce Banner/Natasha Romanov, Pepper Potts/Tony Stark Additional Tags: Female Steve Rogers, Lesbian Steve Rogers, Lesbian Darcy Lewis, Pregnant Steve Rogers, Single Parent Steve Rogers, Homophobia, Chester Phillips Raped Steve Rogers, Grieving Steve Rogers, Darcy Lewis Watches Supernatural, Steve Rogers Watches Supernatural, Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers In a Lavender Marriage, Past Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers, Past Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers, Steve Rogers Believes Bucky Barnes is Dead read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mk8Jdw4

[dutysoverlove]

continued from here || @coulsonsshield

After SHIELD fell apart, there were a lot of things that happened that Sharon was unaware of. But with Daisy as the director and Coulson still involved -- Sharon was happy to count herself among their people. Working as a double agent... it was hard for most people to understand where her allegiances were, but, Sharon would always be more SHIELD than CIA in her heart. All Daisy had to do was say jump and Sharon would ask how high without hesitation. Because Daisy, unlike Fury Sr, could be trusted in a way that inspired Sharon’s loyalty. “No -- thank you. I just wish I got a chance to see the heart-eyes happen,” she teased before leaning back in her seat and looking at the burger in front of her. This was the place they usually exchanged information, but, Sharon was particularly distracted by SHIELD gossip. “The whole gang seems to be getting back together but as far as romance goes? No,” she replied with a shrug. “The whole agent life isn’t so great on personal relationships.” 

[geekytealover]

Ohhh the coulson/may in s2 e4… what if we were old friends what if we were spy partners what if we danced together what if you knew me better than anyone else what if I asked you to kill me

[tahitiwoke]

@vlyuvdova / @knxckhisassout / @thirtean [ NOTE: THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIES ARE ONLY EXTRACTS. ]

TESTIMONY OF PHILLIP J. COULSON AND NATASHA ROMANOVA BEFORE THE SENATE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE INFILTRATION BY THE ORGANISATION KNOWN AS 'HYDRA'. DATED 24TH NOVEMBER 2015. THIS TRANSCRIPT CONTAINS EDITS FOR REDACTED INFORMATION & FOR BREVITY. SEE ANNEXES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. CHAIRMAN: SENATOR CATHERINE DURANT VICE CHAIRMAN: SENATOR MICHAEL KERN EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR: SENATOR WALTER RUSSELL

DURANT: I’d like to call this hearing to order. Director Coulson, I appreciate your willingness to appear before the committee today, and more importantly, I thank you for your dedicated service and leadership during your time within the Department of Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. Your appearance today speaks to the trust you have built over the years, and I’m looking forward to a very open and candid discussion today. The director has been very gracious with his time, but the vice chairman and I have worked out a very specific timeline for his commitment to be on the Hill, so we will do everything we can to meet that agreement. COULSON: Thank you, Senators, so do I. [SENATOR DURANT'S OPENING STATEMENT, THE VICE CHAIRMAN'S OPENING STATEMENT AND THE SWEARING UNDER OATH IS DETAILED ELSEWHERE IN THIS REPORT. DIRECTOR COULSON'S WRITTEN STATEMENT CAN BE FOUND IN ANNEX H. THE FOLLOWING EXCERPT IS FROM 01HRS 38 MINS.]

DURANT: Director, allegations have been swirling in the press for the last several weeks, and today is your opportunity to set the record straight. I have read your initial statement with keen interest, but I would like to ask - did you have any suspicions whatsoever about the possibility of a leak within SHIELD? COULSON: At the advice of my attorney, I invoke the fifth amendment. DURANT: You're saying you will not state one way or another whether you were aware of any secret operation to undermine SHIELD? COULSON: At the advice of my attorney, I invoke the fifth amendment. DURANT: Phil, how long have you worked for SHIELD? COULSON: Eighteen years. DURANT: And in that time, how many agents have you acted as a handler for? COULSON: Seven. DURANT: One of which being Air Force Colonel Carol Danvers? COULSON: Yes. DURANT: Did the two of you have an intimate relationship? COULSON: [NO REPLY] DURANT: Phil? COULSON: Forgive me, Senator, but I'm unsure of the relevance of that question. DURANT: Let me rephrase the question: during your time as Counter Intelligence General Counsel, also known colloquially as an Asset Handler, did you ever have an intimate relationship with Colonel Danvers? COULSON: [OFF MIKE.] COULSON: Yes. DURANT: For how long were the two of you involved? COULSON: That's not relevant. DURANT: It certainly speaks to your conduct. COULSON: My conduct is not the purpose of this Committee... DURANT: Correct, Phil, the purpose of this Committee is to investigate the infiltration of a largely unregulated and often overlooked branch of American Intelligence - of which you have been a part of, as you said, for almost two decades. Your conduct is exactly relevant to this investigation and to this committee. COULSON: Eight years. DURANT: During your time as Counter Intelligence General Counsel, did you ever have an intimate relationship with Natasha Romanova? COULSON: No. DURANT: You are under oath, Phillip. COULSON: During my time as Counter Intelligence General Counsel, I never had an intimate relationship with Natasha Romanova. DURANT: What about as Intelligence Command Chief of Operations? COULSON: At the advice of my attorney, I invoke the fifth amendment. DURANT: Are you familiar with Operation: Infinite Reach? COULSON: At the advice of my attorney, I invoke the fifth amendment. DURANT: That's alright, I can refresh the committee's memory. [ THIS SUBSECTION HAS BEEN REDACTED DUE TO ONGOING SECURITY OPERATIONS WITHIN NAMED COUNTRIES. TESTIMONY CONTINUES AT 01HRS 56MINS. VICE CHAIR KERN TAKES OVER. REPORT CONTINUES HERE. ]

[cjsinkythoughts]

Erased From the Stars: Chapter 2

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Reader

Word Count: 4254

Series Warnings: Toxic Relationships, Cheating, Physical Abuse, Underage Drinking, Drug Use (marijuana), Motor Vehicle Accident, Cursing

Chapter Warnings: Cursing, Mentions of Sex, Cocky Bucky, Nervous Bucky, Bucky Bucky

A/N: I actually have ideas for this story, so I’m cranking it out! I definitely wasn’t expecting to post today, but here we are! This chapter has a lot of dialogue and some of Reader’s thoughts, but not much action, yet. We’re kind of still getting in the roll of things, it still being the first week of college and all that. We do get to meet Bucky, though! Next chapter we’ll meet mostly everyone else, and there will be more things happening other than classes and work. I kinda feel like I’m rushing these first few chapters, so I’m sorry about that, but it’s mostly introductions and setting up the story and I’m the type of person who likes writing the climax and only the climax. So this is steady growth for me.

I do want to point out the series warnings, just in case! I don’t want anyone feeling uncomfortable or being triggered while reading this so please take those seriously as it will happen later on in the story! Thank you!

Once again, this isn’t beta’d so please excuse any mistakes! Thank you for reading and please enjoy!

Erased From the Stars Masterlist

cjsinkythoughts’ Masterlist

You woke up in a much better mood on Tuesday, having gotten more sleep than the previous night, especially considering how tired you were when you got home past midnight from working at Shield. You crashed as soon as your head hit the pillow.

You took your time getting ready and eating breakfast, saying bye to Christine and the kids, leaving first that time since your Public Speaking class started before Kayla’s preschool did.

Which you were late to.

Of course as soon as you let your guard down, thinking you’d be fine since your first day was fine, you weren’t fine. 

Fortunately, you were only a few minutes late and didn’t miss anything, since today would be another day of going over rules and course requirements for the two new classes you had.

Public Speaking was the worst. You’re older - and only - sister, Kimberly, convinced you to take the class after saying it was one of her favorites. Of course, you forgot that you and Kim were very different people. For starting at 9:05, it was too early of a class, especially when the whole point was, you know, public speaking. You hadn’t done anything yet, but one glance at the plans your professor had for the semester and you were dreading it already.

Your next class was a US History lecture, which started fifteen minutes after Public Speaking. You were again late because you severely underestimated how far the buildings were and your professor let you out a bit later than you anticipated.

You practically threw all your stuff into your bag the moment he dismissed you and sprinted out.

Arriving, you tried slipping in as silently as possible, but the door slammed shut, rather loudly, making you cringe. You felt yourself heat up as several pairs of eyes snapped towards you, but luckily the professor, Coulson you remembered, was just gathering papers and hadn’t started yet. Ignoring your peers - none of whom you knew and you weren’t sure if that made it worse or not - you shuffled over to the nearest empty seat a few rows down and to the right. You were surprised and extremely grateful to find it was an aisle seat.

Pulling out your laptop, you huffed when it wouldn’t turn on. You hadn’t used it in your previous class, meaning it was dead before, but you could’ve sworn you plugged it in last night. Whatever. You were fine with pen and paper.

“Aw shit.” You resisted the urge to smack your head on the table as you dug through your bag. Seriously?! You forgot to pack a pen?! That couldn’t have been your only pen, right?!

This is why you were anxious. Next morning, you swore you’d get up early and triple check to make sure you had everything.

You quietly threw your bag to the ground and slumped in your seat, your arms crossed. That meant you couldn’t even doodle! You had to sit there for over an  hour and listen to this guy talk about another syllabus. Joy.

Suddenly, something hit you in the back of your head. You rubbed where it hit and looked down at your feet, eyebrows knitting together at the scrunched up ball of paper sitting there. “Psst.” Another hit to the head made you whip around, glaring at the culprit.

“What?” You hissed before faltering. Damn. Now that was one hell of a specimen.

Steel blue eyes crinkled at the corner as pink lips pulled up into an entertained grin, pearly whites on display. Sharp jawline covered with light scruff. Fluffy chestnut hair styled with the perfect amount of gel fell a little past his ears, with a single pesky strand falling in his eyes. The white shirt he was wearing was loose with a low collar, a leather jacket thrown over it. You could see the combat boots from underneath the table. He was a pretty boy, yeah, but you hung out with (*cough cough* dated) enough guys dressed like him in high school to know his game.

“Need a pen?” He offered in a whisper, holding up the said object.

“Uhm…yes?”

He smirked, leaning forwards in his chair, closer to you. “I’ll let you have it on one condition.” You raised an eyebrow, giving him a pointed look. “Just a name, babygirl. Yours, specifically.”

You rolled your eyes, glancing around the room to see if you were disturbing anybody. Not seeing anyone paying attention to you two, you turned back to him. “Y/N.”

“Bucky.” He introduced himself, reaching over to shake your hand. You took it, a bit hesitant, blinking when you felt something fall into your palm once he pulled back. The pen.

“I, uh, thanks.”

He winked at you, leaning back in his chair, hands linked behind his head. “No problem, doll.”

You turned back to the lecture, holding in your scoff at his pet name, hating the fact that it nearly made you smile. He was definitely a fuckboy and you told yourself before college that you wouldn’t play around with them anymore.

So you tuned him out of your mind for the rest of the lecture and, thank God, you had to rush out of class once it ended because you had to work in half an hour, not even letting the blue eyed pretty boy say a word in your direction.

You worked for the rest of the day, Russo’s for lunch, a few hours break to look over school stuff and have dinner with your family, before Shield from 9 to 1. It was fine. Long, but nothing you weren’t used to already. You really enjoyed both your jobs and you got lucky with your bosses. 

Joe and Anthony were brothers who took over Russo’s for their parents. The pizzeria had been in their family for generations, and they gladly took on the tradition. They had kids of their own and dealt with their school, so they were very understanding - almost parental - to you.

Phillips had started Shield after retiring from the Army, wanting to settle down with a place to drink, smoke, and play poker with his buddies. He was stern, but that was to be expected. He always told you, “you can take the man out of the Army, but you can’t take the Army out of the man.” Despite him being strict, though, he was reasonable, and had taken a liken to you since the moment you stepped foot in the bar.

And not only did you like your jobs, the money wasn’t too bad either.

But, despite that, you were still human, and having two back-to-back college classes and then working two jobs for over eight hours was draining.

You made sure everything was ready for the next day before you left for Shield, that way you could just get home, change, and sleep. Tuesday might’ve been a rough starting day, but you’d learn for Thursday, and Wednesday’s morning was definitely better.

Peter even texted you his coffee order, telling you he’d probably be late. You chuckled to yourself when you got the text at breakfast. You totally called it.

In his defense, he really was running late, and you could tell just by looking at him. One shoe untied, hair messy like he just rolled out of bed, sweater haphazardly thrown on like it was an afterthought, which it probably was.

“You,” he puffed, sinking into his chair and taking the coffee cup you held out. “Are my savior and I’ll love you until the end of time.”

You chuckled, shaking your head. “And you, my friend, are so much more chaotic than I thought. What’d you do? Stay up until three last night?”

He shrugged, shooting you an innocent smile while his cheeks turned red. “I got caught up binge watching Clone Wars.”

“Of course you did. Here’s the notes you missed so far.”

He gave you an adoring smile. “Did I tell you I love you?”

“Yeah, yeah. Sap. Hurry and copy them down so I don’t miss anything.”

********************

It was when you were checking your things Wednesday night when you realized you had an extra pen. It took you a moment to remember the blue eyed pretty boy from Coulson’s History lecture, but when you did you groaned.

Your dating record in high school was pretty bad. Not that you would really call it dating. But Whitney was right when she said it was you wanting attention. It wasn’t easy being the middle of seven. But you dealt with it and now that you were across the country from your family - who you loved but Jesus Christ did you need a break - you didn’t need to act out to seek attention. 

You were an adult. Meaning you wouldn’t goof off with guys like that anymore. Meaning you didn’t even want to talk to guys like that anymore.

Meaning you were severely regretting taking his stupid pen.

Maybe he wouldn’t notice if you didn’t give it back. Yeah. Maybe you could just ignore him and he won’t even remember that he let you borrow it.

Those were your hopes as you walked into your US History lecture, taking the seat you had on Tuesday.

“On time today? Glad to see we’re learning.” And there go your hopes, crashing straight into the floor, shattering into millions of tiny pieces. Going for ‘not interested’, you quirked an eyebrow, twisting your head as a bag landed on the table next to your open laptop, a body falling into the seat beside you. The leather jacket was replaced with a denim one, his black button up tighter around his chest than Tuesday’s white t-shirt. “And you charged your computer! Very nice, doll.”

You shrugged, going back to your doodling. “Time management’s always been a bit of an issue for me.”

“Ah. Gotchu, gotchu. I’ve got a pal like that too. A couple of them, actually.” He chuckled. “Is that why you high-tailed outta here Tuesday?”

“I’ve got work right after this class.” You answered shortly.

He leaned his elbow on the table, his legs spread as he turned fully to, a slight smirk on his face. “I haven’t seen you ‘round campus before. You new here? A freshman? You don’t look like it.”

You hummed. “Maybe. It’s a big campus.”

“Which you don’t live on.” 

Frowning at the question that he said more like a statement, you moved your head back to him. “I don’t?”

He shook his head, setting his cheek in his palm. “Nope. I know everyone who lives on campus.”

A bit distracted due to Professor Coulson just walking in and announcing the lesson for the day, you hummed and shut your notebook and set up a page on your laptop for notes. “Everyone, huh?”

He nodded with a click of his tongue. “I get around.”

There it was. “Oh? A party animal?”

“I wouldn’t say that. My friends and I are just outgoing. We enjoy life.”

“Enjoy life or enjoy getting into girl’s pants?”

He hissed, shaking his hand like he burned it. “Ouch, doll. That stung. For your information, quite a few people in my group are goin’ steady. And we’re of mixed genders and sexualities. It’s not always girls’ pants.”

You raised an eyebrow, turning to him while still trying to pay attention. “For you or your group.”

“Does it matter?” He shrugged. “Would it bother you if I did fuck guys? ‘Cause I have experimented and it’s not half bad.”

“Nope.” You popped the ‘p’, shaking your head. “You do you, pal. Or…do whoever you want to. Now if you don’t mind, I’m trying to-”

He nodded. “Right, right. Yeah. Sorry. Just…listen. I think we got off on the wrong foot. I’m not gonna force you to do anything, you know. Yeah, sure, I’ve seen a few beds around campus, but I’ve got female friends who I don’t sleep with. What if I just wanna be friends with you, huh doll?”

“Just friends?”

“Yup.”

“Really?”

“Uh-huh.”

You narrowed your eyes. “Okay. How many of these so-called female friends you don’t sleep with single?”

He chuckled, running a hand through his hair. “The list gets smaller, but yeah.”

“How about single straight female friends?”

He paused at that, eyebrows scrunched up. After a moment you clicked your tongue with a slight smirk, facing your computer and typing the notes Coulson was writing on the projector. “Hold on, hold on. Yes, I’ve got a few of them. Listen, babygirl, you’re making this a lot harder than it needs to be.”

You scoffed. “Don’t call me ‘babygirl’ and we’ll see where that gets you.”

“Okay, okay. That’s fair. What? Don’t you believe that guys and girls can be friends with nothing between ‘em?”

“Yeah, I do. Just not guys like you.”

He frowned, eyes narrowing. “Well that’s not fair. You don’t even know me!”

“Mister Barnes.” Bucky winced at the teacher’s annoyed shout, before throwing Coulson a dashing grin.

“Hey, Phil! How was your summer, man? You still goin’ out with that cellist?”

The professor raised his eyebrows, unamused. “Is there something you’d like to share with the class?”

“Oh yeah! Thanks for the reminder, Phil!” Bucky stood up and cleared his throat. “Yo! First football game of the season is next Friday! It’s gonna be a blast! Watch out for number 41! Handsome devil’s gonna score the winning touchdown! Avengers assemble, am I right?!”

Coulson gave him an unamused look as the room cheered, making you laugh behind your hand. Bucky fell back into his seat, shooting you a wink as Coulson calmed down the room.

“You’re a football player?”

“Fullback, yes ma’am. Co-captain of the team, in fact.” He smugly leaned his seat onto the back two legs, setting his feet up on the desk.

Unbelievable. Why were you always attracted to these idiots? A player in both senses of the word. “There it is.”

He blinked, his chair falling forwards with a ‘thud’ that made Coulson shot him a warning glare. Bucky smiled innocently, before shifting his chair so he was turned towards you again, the smile turning upside down. “There what is?”

“That cocky, conceited air you fill the room with. Attention is what you live for. I should’ve guessed you were a jock too. I’m surprised you’re not wearing a letterman jacket or something just to make sure everyone knows who you are.”

His frown deepened. “Look, doll. I dunno what you think you know about me, or what you’ve heard-”

“I’ve never heard about you before you lent me a pen Tuesday. Which I appreciate and here it is back, by the way. But I know your type. I’ve been down that road. So excuse me for trying not to make the same mistake twice.”

He stared at the pen you set down by his bag, before his gaze flitted back to you, but you wouldn’t meet those pretty eyes of his. “Fine. Sue me for trying to get to know the new girl.”

“This is a mainly freshman class. Half the girls in here are new.”

“Yeah, but they’re chattering away with the posse they’ve already discovered.” He nodded over across the room. Your eyes scanned the lecture hall to find that he was right. Most girls were giggling and whispering to each other, no doubt freshman straight from high school. The others were most likely maturing sophomores. “And, hey, if you want extra reassurance I’m not trying to get you in my bed; I don’t fuck with freshman. Nothing against you or anything, just…straight outta high school and all that? Not really my jam.”

You eyed him, before shrugging and looking down to make sure you got the notes Coulson was starting to talk about. “Yeah, well, too bad I’m not straight out of high school, then.”

He tilted his head, an eyebrow raising in curiosity. “So you’re not a freshman. I didn’t think you were.”

“No, I am. But I took a year break between high school and college. But if you didn’t think I was a freshman, that reassurance doesn’t really work, now does it.” He opened his mouth to defend himself, but you continued, not wanting excuses. “What about you? You’re definitely not a freshman.”

“Nah. I’m a junior. I studied abroad for a semester last year and there were mishaps my freshman year, so I’ve got a few classes to make up. My friend had this class last year, so I just took all his notes. Coulson never changes his lectures. Pretty sure he doesn’t even change the tests.” You hummed, pretending you were barely listening when you really heard every word loud and clear. Bucky huffed, reaching out to grab your wrist gently, making you stop typing and look up to meet his eyes. “Can we start over? Please. I don’t know what type of guys you used to know or whatever and, yeah, I’ll admit I started the conversation like an idiot, but I promise I’m not that bad.”

Pursing your lips, you scanned his features, taking in the pleading eyes and the pouty lips. Clearing your throat, you took your hands off the keyboard, straightened a bit, and turned to him, holding out your hand, your full name falling from your lips.

The beam he gave you had you severely doubting your initial thoughts about him, his larger, calloused hand taking your eagerly. “James Barnes. Everyone calls me Bucky.”

You nodded, before starting to type again. “What are you studying?”

“Mechanical engineering.”

You paused, not expecting that answer. Maybe you were wrong - majorly wrong. “Really?”

“Yeah. I dunno. Technology’s always interested me and I like fixing cars and stuff; I work at an auto shop actually. I dunno what I’m gonna do with it yet, but it feels like a step in the right direction, ya know?”

“I’m afraid not.” You shook your head. “I have no idea what I’m doing.”

He chuckled, drumming his fingers against the table. “That’s alright, doll. I don’t think anyone does. They just think they do.”

“That’s…very true, actually.”

He grinned, running a hand through his hair again, his tongue darting out to wet his lips. “I told you: I’m not an idiot all the time. I swear.” That made you laugh.

Bucky talked to you throughout the rest of the class, never going above a whisper as he babbled about his other classes and how one of his friends, Sam, tripped down the stairs that morning. You were almost annoyed at him, but he was a very good conversationalist and he wasn’t distracting you too badly. There weren’t any awkward pauses while he stumbled around for something to talk about and if he wasn’t talking, it was a comfortable silence filled with Coulson’s voice, pen scribbling on paper, and the clicking of computer keys. He never pushed you for responses, either, only asking a couple questions, like where you worked and what other classes you had.

“Sorry if I’m bothering you.” He said a few minutes before class was over. “I’m just bored.”

“No. You’re fine.” Honestly, besides a few flirty comments and that pet name ‘doll’ popping up here and there, he wasn’t as bad as you were thinking.

He went quiet for a moment before clearing his throat, almost nervously. Your forehead creased as you snuck a glance at him. He licked his lips, a hand combing through his locks, scratching the back of his head. You wondered why he did that so often.

“So, uh, there’s this cabin in the woods by the lake about half an hour away…” His eyes widened at the weird look you shot him. “Oh fuck, that sounds so bad. No, no. It’s not - I’m not a serial killer or anything. My friend owns it. Well, technically his dad does, but it’s his. Anyways, he always throws a party the first weekend of a new semester. On Saturday. Noon to midnight. If you’d wanna come.”

You quirked an eyebrow, packing up your stuff as Coulson dismissed class early. “You’re asking me to go to your friend’s cabin in the woods-?”

He shook his head with a little laugh. “It sounds so sketchy. I promise it’s legit, though. Honest. You can ask anyone. It’s Tony Stark’s party. He holds one every-”

“You’re friends with Tony Stark?”

He nodded, shoving his hands in his pockets. “Yeah. We’re in the same circle. I know how it sounds, but-”

“I’m working.” You cut him off, finding it amusing how he rambled. Who knew a fuckboy could get so nervous about asking a girl to a party. “But if you give me the address I’ll see if I can get some time off.”

“That’d be awesome. Yeah, yeah. Here.” He quickly grabbed the post-it note you handed to him and scribbled the address down. “It’d be really cool if you could make it.”

“I’ll try. Cross my heart.” You smiled, taking the paper from him. “I do have to go, though-”

“Oh right. Yeah. Work. I’ll see you this weekend, then. Maybe.” He grinned.

You bit your lip, nodding. “Maybe.”

As he started walking out, you looked down to grab your bag, the pen left on the table catching your attention. “Hey!” You called after him, making him turn around, walking backwards with that grin still on his lips. You lifted the writing utensil to show him. “Your pen!”

He shook his head. “Keep it! I don’t take notes in this class anyways!” He shot you a wink, before spinning on his heel, his hands in his pockets, whistling some random tune, without a care in the world. 

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“There she is! So?! How’s school been?! I wanna know!”

You grinned at Whitney as she bounced in, looking at you excitedly while going to wash her hands. “You’re working early today. It’s only 3.”

She shrugged. “They wanted me in before dinner rush tonight. Don’t dodge the question!”

“It’s been fine. I’ve met a couple people, doodled a few things, ignored syllabus talk - the usual.”

She sniggered, moving her eyebrows. “Any cute guys so far?” You thought back to your History lecture and Bucky, who confused the hell out of you. Whitney’s squeal pulled you out of your thoughts. “That’s a yes! Tell me about him immediately!” 

“It’s not a ‘yes’. There’s nothing to tell.”

“But he is hot, right?”

You rolled your eyes, but your lips pulled up at the corners. “He’s…very easy on the eyes.”

Whitney gave an excited squeak, quickly drying her hands and putting on gloves before sliding up to you. “So? Tell me all about him.”

“Nothing to tell.”

“Bull.” She called out. “What’s his name?”

You huffed, focusing on the pizza you were making. “Bucky.”

She tried it out on her tongue before nodding. “Cute, cute. How old is he?”

“He’s a junior, so I’m guessing 20. Maybe 21 if his birthday was in the past week.”

Whitney hounded on you for every detail of your conversation, which you told her with some exception, leaving out the pen and some of the random stuff he told you. “So he’s a fuckboy?”

“Oh yeah. No doubt.”

“But he’s a charming fuckboy?”

“Mhmm.”

“And he’s not a dick?”

“So far.”

“So…he’s your type.”

You scoffed, giving her a look. “I don’t have a ‘type’.”

She gave you a bemused expression back. “Honey, it’s not a secret you like the charismatic guys that every girl swoons over. You just don’t swoon over them and that’s what makes you different.”

You scowled. “I don’t swoon over them because they don’t deserve my effort. And no. I don’t have a thing for them. I just…tend to get their attention more than other guys.”

“Because you don’t swoon over them.”

“Whitney-”

“Okay, okay. What happened next?”

You shrugged. “Nothing. He just sorta…talked the entire class. He did invite me to a party on Saturday though-”

“Oh my God! You have to go! College parties are the best! You’ll have so much fun!” She stopped to give you a serious look, pointing a finger towards you. “You’re going, right?”

“I dunno. Maybe. I’ve got to ask Phillips if I can get time off and I-I dunno if I even want to go.”

Whitney groaned, throwing her hands in the air and letting her head fall back. “This is the first party of your college life! There shouldn’t be any doubt!”

“Apparently Tony Stark is the one throwing it-”

“Are you fucking - you can’t not go!”

You snickered, Whitney’s persistence amusing you. “Again. It depends on Phillips. We’ll see. I promise.”

“At least tell me you got this guy’s number.”

“Nope.”

Whitney glared at you. “You are the absolute worst person to try getting drama out of, you know that? You’re not interested at all in this guy?”

You shrugged, turning to throw the pizza in. “Maybe. I wanna try out this whole friend thing first. Tommy’s the first real guy friend I’ve had since middle school and that’s mostly because he’s gay and we barely even talk outside work. I’ve never just…let myself take a break from dating before.”

A sigh came from the other girl, who reluctantly nodded. “That’s good, actually. Take a mental break. I respect that. But please, for the love of God, please try to have fun.”

You smirked, nodding. “I’ve told you, Whit. I know how to have fun. Don’t worry; if I do go to that party, I’ll have enough for both of us.”

“Yes! I have to live college through you now, so it’s your responsibility!”

You mockingly saluted. “I won’t let you down, babe.”

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Honey, We're Coming Out In Style by OhCaptainMyCaptain

Summary:

It’s really fucking difficult not to pounce on Bucky when the brunet walks back over to him, slightly sweaty and catching his breath with a grin. Even in the darkened room, Bucky can still seem to see the expanse of Steve’s pupils, turning his grin into a smirk as he leans in and says in his ear, “Someone like that?”

“You know I like watchin’ you dance, you fuckin’ jerk,” Steve mumbles back, just loud enough for him to hear.

“Wish I could get you alone right now,” Bucky nearly growls. “Would fuck you until you screamed.”

Steve’s mouth falls open, and in his pants, he gets impossibly harder. But before he can sputter anything out in response, Bucky’s straightening back up with an innocent look on his face. Steve just stands there... cursing Bucky over and over in his head and hoping to god they can find some time later to get each other alone when they’re at one of the hotel rooms. Even a bathroom with all of their friends on the other side of the door would be perfectly fine right about now.

Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/ Steve Rogers, Pepper Potts/Tony Stark, Bruce Banner/Betty Ross, Peter Parker/Mary Jane Watson, Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov

Additional Tags: Prompt Fic, Prompt Fill, Buck Me Series, Buck Me Stucky Universe, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - High School, Teenage Steve Rogers, Steve Is a Month Shy of 17, Teenage Bucky Barnes, Bucky is 18, Established Relationship, Prom, Something About Sex with Bucky Wearing Only His Tie, Pre-Serum Steve Rogers, Alternate Universe - No Powers, Skinny!Steve, Bottom Steve Rogers, Top Bucky Barnes, Coming Out, Bucky's Been Nominated for Prom King, Anal Sex, Anal, Anal Fingering, Blow Jobs, Rimming, Dirty Talk, First Time, Steve's First Time Bottoming, Two Boys In So Much Damn Love with Each Other, Smut, Fluff and Smut, Shameless Smut, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Feels, Artist Steve Rogers, Protective Bucky Barnes, Bucky and Natasha Dance, and its awesome

Words: 14 176 words

Chapters: 1/1

Rating: Explicit

Archive Warning: Underage

Category: M/M

Characters: James Bucky Barnes, Steve Rogers, Sarah Rogers, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Natasha Romanov, Clint Barton, Sam Wilson (Marvel), Bruce Banner, Betty Ross, Peggy Carter, Maria Hill, Phil Coulson, Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, Reed Richards, Chester Phillips, Carol Danvers, Brock Rumlow, Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan, Gabe Jones, Jim Morita