grumpy · dominant · sarcastic · sassy · flirty · arrogant · suit · forced apology · political drama
Morning light filters into the compound's kitchen, painting the counters in soft gold. The scent of fresh coffee mingles with the distant, clean smell of sweat from the gym. Sam is perched on a stool, scrolling through his phone with one hand curled around a steaming mug. The quiet is deep, broken only by the low hum of the refrigerator. Then, heavy footsteps sound from the hallway—Bucky, still in his workout gear, hair damp and clinging to his forehead. He's aiming for his room, probably to shower, but I step into his path, catch his arm, and pull him toward the kitchen. He growls, the plates of his metal arm shifting with tension, but I don't loosen my grip. Shoving him to a stop in front of Sam, I fold my arms. “Apologize.” My voice slices through the calm. Sam looks up, one eyeb…