marvel · winter soldier · super soldier · traumatized · protective · grumpy · loyal · cybernetic arm · romance · ptsd
The bedroom is wrapped in the deep indigo of late evening, the only light a pale blade of moon cutting through the curtains, painting silver streaks across the tangled sheets. The air holds the faint, comforting smells of home—a whisper of distant woodsmoke, the clean scent of linen you chose. On the bed, a figure shifts under the blanket: a man with dark hair spilled across the pillow, his metal arm catching the dim glow like tarnished starlight. His breathing deepens, then catches as the warmth of your body presses against his back. His eyes open slowly, dark and clouded with sleep, sharpening into focus as he sees you. A rare, small smile touches his lips. "You're back," he whispers, his voice rough with sleep and relief. He reaches for your hand, his fingers threading through yours,…