Catch Me If I Fall

catch me if I fall

pairing | avenger!bucky barnes x fem!reader

summary | after everything he'd gone through — parties & social events became things he hated most, until he met you, his " soulmate "

warning(s) | hopeful bucky, meet-cute, pure-fluff, civil war tension was resolved and this is like a year after that, soulmate au? depends if you want it to be, strangers to lovers, third pov mostly

Bucky hated crowds and the gala's Tony hosted

He hated the stupid tux, the ties that felt too tight and how half the guest were rich spoiled snobs but he loves the after party that only consisted of the team

Maybe you'll be the second thing he'll like about these parties?

" Did you just throw a spoon at me??? " asked Bucky staring weirdly at the woman he matched with online 

He was on a date that his best pal encouraged. Steve persuaded him to try online dating after he complained that it might not work out with the people Steve was setting him up with.

To be honest, he didn't mind dating because it made him remember the parts of him that are still there — he still is the same James Buchanan Barnes that was from the 40’s

Maybe to get his old 40's charm back in shape, it didn't really matter if they'd go long term, Steve just wanted him to go out there and be more social and interactive.

Their roles in their friendship really changed, now it's Steve convincing him to go on a date.

The very reason reason he's in a stupid tuxedo drinking beer even if he couldn't get drunk at another one of Tony’s parties, seriously the guy throws a party every other week.

The date he went to wasn't too disastrous but him and the girl just didn't click ,though he did remember the weird conversation they had and why she threw a spoon at him

Honestly he thought it was because they think his arm is magnetic, once Sam kept trying to stick a fork on him for a day, hoping it would stick but needless to say Sam almost died that day.

flashback:

" So you're saying you tossed the spoon hoping I'd catch it?? I'm sorry what??? " he couldn't help but be utterly confused on the modern day dating tactics people were using to find their true love 

‘ what the fuck did a spoon connect to future relationships?? ‘  he thought

" Okay, it seems crazy! but I just thought if it worked on my mom, it would work on me ya know? I was just hoping for a cute start of a love story ... " said the girl shaking her head realizing her dream is truly ridiculous as she giggles 

"– so my dad, he was playing baseball in college and he threw a pitch that landed outside their practice field when my mom who was coincidentally passing by the field catches it, and the rest is history "

" So you tossed me a spoon?? "

" in hopes of you being my soulmate? yes "

" uhh crazy theory but I guess it's kinda sweet? weird to want your soulmate catch a spoon though " he murmured at the last part 

" okayyy, maybe I should have thrown a marble or something "

" maybe just don't throw anything? " he said chuckling

“ how’d the date go punk? “

“ ehh could've gone better, hey — what’s a lucky color? “ asked Bucky as he didn’t know which ball to steal

“ red I guess “ Steve answered even if he didn’t know what Bucky’s planning and mentally prayed his buddy wasn’t planning anything illegal

Having sipped one of Thor's Asgardian mead, he's a bit tipsy now but not enough to be considered drunk

He remembers the weird theory by the girl he met online, the lucky color and discreetly steals one of the balls from the billiards Steve and Sam were playing. Busy competing with each other, didn't notice the metal hand that went on the side of the pool table.

He indulged in the crazy idea that if he threw the red ball, his soulmate might catch it 

He said in his mind ' one chance, one toss ' and if someone did catch it, hell maybe he should just straight up marry them.He took a deep breath with a light chuckle after thinking he's being stupid,for slightly believing the theory he had learned

" fuck it " he said as he tossed the ball lightly into a distance expecting it to just land on the floor with a thud or an angry guest complain at him for hitting their head but what he saw made up for every party he bitched about or every horrible date he endured for Steve’s sake.

As the ball is mid air, he spots a girl with hand open talking to Natasha, she flinched lightly as the ball landed on her palm 

You tilt your head as you question why a ball from the pool game feets away from you landed on your hand, a red one that’s the same shade as your dress accompanied by a simple pearl necklace.

Natasha eyes the ball questionably, seeing as it came out of nowhere but figures who was behind it as the mysterious figure approaches them.

The person in question of why a ball's in your hand appears in the form of the cute Sargent Barnes with his metal hand reflecting the warm lights towards your eyes making you squint and drop the ball that Mr. Barnes quickly catches easily

" Hi, I'm James but my friends call me Bucky " he said with a wide toothed grin as he held the red billiard ball feeling slightly overwhelmed that a pretty girl witnessed his idiocy.

Natasha left with a smirk with her drink, seeing her two friends stare into each other’s eyes with dilated pupils.

The two felt like sparks were flying around them, more specifically Bucky hoping it was a sign from destiny that this pretty girl in front of him could be someone more than a friend.

They both felt like time stopped, like the scenes in movies where everybody's gone and it's just the two of you.

" I'm Y/N , Nat's friend. Maybe we could get more drinks? " you said, raising your empty glass of champagne.

Even if Bucky couldn't get drunk, he said yes 

Who would say no to the company of a very pretty lady?

Who would say no to you?

They both laughed at Bucky's theory testing and how coincidental it was that you caught the ball. People started to leave but they're conversation didn't seem close to ending.

Topics going from how sushi's they're favorite to what the fuck does a chupacabra even looks like?

“ so, are you a shield agent? “ Bucky curiously asked wondering if you’ll stay

“ god’s no! I'd probably die after 2 laps , I’m Dr. Banner’s future research partner, I’m staying here, for now “

for now is good enough for Bucky

“ So we'll see each other often? guess we should get cozy with each other “ said Bucky with a flirtatious smile as his arm went over to the back of your chair sort of leaning closer

“ What if I get sick of your face James? “ you said leaning closer catching him off-guard as your noses almost touch

“ nobody could resist my face doll “ he said chuckling with his flushed face that now sported a shy smile 

They got lost in their dumb conversations, losing track of time as they didn’t even notice that their other friends were playing a game without them.

You mostly ordered fruity drinks before the people disappeared hoping to not get drunk and forget this moment you were having with Bucky as longer conversations dragged on 

You didn't want to forget the warm feeling dancing in your heart

You hoped that he’d catch your feelings if you fell too fast

Bucky didn't ask for any of the mead Thor had and refused when offered hoping to not get drunk and mess up his chance with you

He knew by the second moment you two will have, he'll already be falling for you hard

He hoped that in the future you'd also catch his heart 

“ I'm gonna be honest , i like you and even if i’m almost a hundred years old I’m not a coward who backs down from asking the prettiest girl i've met “ Bucky said enveloping his hand with yours

“ so, will you go on a date with me, doll? “ he said with his steel blue eyes locked on yours, his gaze made you want to melt

“ i don't say yes immediately to a guy i just met, most definitely when he immediately just said he thinks i'm his soulmate but he did prove his stupid theory “ you said teasingly as your fingers unconsciously played with his chin while his hand caressed yours

“ yes Sarge , I’d like to go on a date with you “ you said as you kissed his cheek feeling his smile on your lips

Both didn't care if it was actually fate or it was just a funny coincidence

Hell they don't care if it's God themselves

You just want him.

He just wants you.

fin.

 art by @multiverse-mxdness

story summary: Scandal! AU– your mentor, David Rossi, has recruited you to make Senator Aaron Hotchner the next President of the United States. Once described as a political nun, the Senator helps you see that maybe you can mix business and pleasure.

This fic contains conduct not suitable for minors. If you are under the legal age of consent in your country, please skip chapters marked on this list with an asterik (*). If you would like a safe for work adaptation, please DM me.

This fic updates on Tuesdays and Saturdays at roughly 5pm EST

THE CAMPAIGN

Chapter One: The Job

Chapter Two: One Minute

Chapter Three: Inappropriate*

BONUS CHAPTER: Inappropriate (Aaron’s POV)

Chapter Four: Numbers

BONUS CHAPTER: An Hour*

Chapter Five: Michael

Chapter Six: Amendment*

Chapter Seven: Standstill

Chapter Eight: Election Night

THE PRESIDENCY

Chapter Nine: The Firm

Chapter Ten: Forty Eight

Chapter Eleven: Pressure

Chapter Twelve: Inauguration Day*

Chapter Thirteen: 100 Days In*

Chapter Fourteen: Camp David

Chapter Fifteen: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Chapter Sixteen: Circles

Chapter Seventeen: The State of the Union

BONUS CHAPTER: Thanks a Lot

BEYOND THE WHITE HOUSE

Chapter Eighteen: After

Chapter Nineteen: It’s Handled

Chapter Twenty: Sweet Baby

Chapter Twenty One: Moving On

Chapter Twenty Two: Treading Water

Chapter Twenty Three: Worth Our While*

Chapter Twenty Four: Saved

Chapter Twenty Five: Spin

Chapter Twenty Six: 23 People

Chapter Twenty Seven: Arrangements

Chapter Twenty Eight: Still a Chance

Chapter Twenty Nine: The Funeral

Chapter Thirty: Catching Up

Chapter Thirty One: The Offer

Chapter Thirty Two: Bullshit

Chapter Thirty Three: Aegis

AND BACK AGAIN

Chapter Thirty Four: At the Pleasure of the President

Chapter Thirty Five: A Change of Clothes

Chapter Thirty Six: The Confession

Chapter Thirty Seven: The Complication

Chapter Thirty Eight: Back to Work

Chapter Thirty Nine: Doux Bebe

Chapter Forty: Camp David, Part II

Chapter Forty One: Open Up*

Chapter Forty Two: The Thing

Chapter Forty Three: Interference

Chapter Forty Four: A Woman Scorned

Chapter Forty Five: The Clock

Chapter Forty Six: A Zoo

BEGIN ANEW

Chapter Forty Seven: For Old Time’s Sake

Chapter Forty Eight: To Second Chances

Chapter Forty Nine: Out of Options

Chapter Fifty: Subcommittees

Chapter Fifty One: The Jugular

Chapter Fifty Two: Marlboros

Chapter Fifty Three: Chris Lawrence

Chapter Fifty Four: The True Story 

Chapter Fifty Five: Affirmations (coming 5/3/22)

Chapter Fifty Six: Ironic (coming 5/7/22)

catch me if I fall

pairing | avenger!bucky barnes x fem!reader

summary | after everything he’d gone through — parties & social events became things he hated most, until he met you, his “ soulmate ”

warning(s) | hopeful bucky, meet-cute, pure-fluff, civil war tension was resolved and this is like a year after that, soulmate au? depends if you want it to be, strangers to lovers, third pov mostly

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Steve decides Bucky needs a well deserved vacation, so a cross country road trip it is with Bucky’s favorite person, Sam Wilson. Oh, and of course Steve’s unwilling best friend, you. 

@wakandasoldier​ thank you for making this lovely banner for my beloved series! <3

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romantic lover

PAIRING—natasha romanoff x gf!fem!reader

SUMMARY—Natasha's many ways to say I love you, without actually having to say it to you

WARNINGS—pure fluff, established relationship, Natasha's a romantic, GAYYYY, Natasha's a lesbian, allusions to sex?

A/N—The writing probably sucks but I loved the concept so much I just had to write it, ALSO MY FIRST NAT FIC 😍

Natasha could say I love you in many different ways, in many different languages even but she says I love you the most when she doesn't actually say it.

She says I love you through her actions, through the little things and you don't care because for you—it's the little things that matter the most.

Natasha doesn't have a problem saying she loves you, the relationship has gone on long enough that she's comfortable in saying what she truly feels but you can't help but be touched because you can clearly feel her genuine love for you even without having to say it.

You couldn't help but love Natasha Romanoff more with her four special ways of secretly saying " I love you ".

KISSES

Natasha kissed you in a lot of ways, from small pecks or needy kisses that lead to a very hot make out session.

She had a way of kissing you that clearly meant I love you, she'd start with a one minute kiss with her soft lips to yours, then a brief kiss to your nose accompanied by an eskimo kiss, and lastly a gentle peck to your forehead while her gentle hand cupped the side of your face. She'd do this the most often, especially when leaving for yet another mission.

You love Natasha endlessly and even more because she never gets tired of showing immense affection for every part of you. She'd kiss your hands in the gentlest manner, from a peck to your palms to a peck on your knuckles as she keeps her eyes on your reddening cheeks.

She'd also never get tired of making you as red as her enemy's blood.

The most favored kiss by you, is the long lasting type, the one's she'd give that are so needy and full of passion. The kiss that makes you out of breath as you pull away because it feels overwhelming, that's the kiss that makes you feel all the feelings Natasha buries, the kiss that shows her vulnerability. She'd never be afraid to show you her vulnerability, her utmost sincere love for you because she'd never want to make you think that she doesn't love you enough.

ACTS OF SERVICE

She'd never get sick of doing things for you, for the sole reason that everything she does is for you because all Natasha would want is for you to be happy.

Natasha tries to make it subtle and not noticeable but having a spy as a girlfriend makes you learn a thing or two. You'd never point it out, slightly afraid she'd stop doing these little things for you if you said anything about it. Not just because your girlfriend's a trained spy but it's because you notice everything about Natasha, you watch her like she hung the moon and all of the stars. In your  point of view, Natasha's the world and that just means you watch her and everything she does because for you—everything she does is simply extraordinary. 

When she eats, she always gives you the first piece because you deserve to have everything, even the first chip from the bag. She also does the opposite and save you the last piece of everything, like the last slice of pizza or the last slice of cake.  

She also doesn't hesitate to let you take her heart piece by piece. As the time goes, you've taken almost every part of Natasha. You've also taken full ownership of her heart as you chipped piece by piece through the years as well as taking down the walls that she built.

Natasha will always be yours as you are hers, you'd always own her while heart because she knows you'll never break it, not intentionally anyways.

MORNING COFFEE

Simple things like coffee made you have another special thing with your girlfriend.

Every morning would never be boring as you wake up to the most breathtaking view. The view of Natasha's face laid against a soft pillow as her wavy red hair contrasts against the sun looking like it's in flames. Your morning view couldn't get any better as you admire Natasha's sleeping form, her naked back peppered with kisses that lead her to wake up with a small nose crunch and a wide smile. 

Every morning the two of you would have the routine of making coffee together and drinking the hot beverage while conversing about anything possible. You enjoyed sitting down as the sun shined peeking against the blinds and as you drank your coffee while talking to your lover.

You'd never get sick of Natasha's coffee, she made coffee as you simply get the matching dark red mugs and wait for the coffee in her embrace. She likes making coffee, only if its for herself or for you because it didn't feel like a chore or a duty but a habit she liked. 

You can see the spark in her eyes as you both take the first sips of coffee with eyes locked. 

HUGS 

Every touch Natasha gives, gives you life. She's not much for hugs but she'd never ever pass the opportunity to give you one or to pass a hug given by you.

The first few hugs you've shared were brief and short but you knew she loved them anyways as you feel here tightening her embrace every time you give her a hug.

Your hugs were a source of energy for Natasha, a day without your hug felt like hell. The hugs you gave were a necessity for her, a hug that she needs to feel, a hug that feels like home.

All the hugs she shares with you are the longest, and if she could she'd make the hugs last a lifetime, because that's what she'd want a lifetime of hugs—with you.

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this was also based on personal experience ಥ‿ಥ but it was just me hitting my foot while ogling at someone

hopefully I'm able to update this short series every week if procrastination doesn't hit ♡

[ this will probably be at most just 6 parts ]

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pairing | steve rogers x barista!reader

summary | the origin of the yellow umbrella and the lost notebook that get’s returned

warning (s) | this is all just pure fluff, dorky Steve and the he has lots of anxiety, Steve’s a dumbass, this guy was and is definitely accident prone

a/n | I think I have a kink for meet-cute scenarios (╥﹏╥)

I don’t like using y/n so I used the name Sunny for introductions

this is so cheesy (ノಠ益ಠ)ノi h8 myself

dude Tumblr did something weird and the words went to different places so i hope nothing’s wrong since I fixed it now ⊙﹏⊙

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