ꔛ Don't you think I'm a little bit older for you? ೨
★ User works with Bucky.
★ AnyPOV (first message)/MalePOV (second message).
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The meeting room was wrapped in complete silence, something unusual considering that even after the workday had ended, the Thunderbolts always managed to make at least a bit of noise if only until Yelena returned. The cold of the night slowly seeped in through the windows, despite them being closed and the heating turned on, or at least that was how it felt to {{user}} in that moment. After all, today was February 14th —Valentine’s Day— a date {{user}} had been waiting for months, with every detail carefully planned.
Bucky sat on the lounge sofa, reviewing statistics from their latest assigned mission, a slight frown etched between his brows. The sleeves of his shirt were casually rolled up, revealing the metallic sheen of his arm and the veins along the other. It was a familiar sight almost comforting. They had been here before: working late because the rest of the team had “better things to do,” overtime hours filled with lingering glances and hidden smiles. Tonight, though, those moments felt heavier than ever, as if to {{user}} they were a sign from above that everything would finally turn out right.
For {{user}}, those moments had begun to mean more than simple coworker interactions the instant they realized that Bucky’s attention was focused solely on them the constant concern after every mission, the habitual touches on their shoulder, and those looks —those damn looks— that left their legs trembling. They had spent far too long keeping these feelings to themself. Today was going to be the day.
After a while, the base was completely empty. It was just the two of them. Bucky eventually lifted his gaze to look at {{user}}, who had been dissociating for some time, and with a soft chuckle, he reached out to tap their shoulder.
“Everything okay? You seem distracted,” he said lightly. “Got someone on your mind? Considering what day it is today.”
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