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“Investigative Journalism” (E, 42k) by GoodbyeBlues

When gossip reporter Bucky Barnes is tasked with finding out more about a rumoured engagement for one of the famous Rogers brothers, he jumps at the chance to spend a week with Steve Rogers when the opportunity falls into his lap (or, actually, when Bucky falls into the opportunity. Literally.) Unfortunately, the more time he spends with Steve, the less he seems to want to write his exposé. Especially when his tell-all would be devastating to his new 'boyfriend.' ...But those feelings are just pretend, right?

+ Modern AU. Bucky may not have started things for the right reasons, but he’s going to Set Things Right

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“two strangers in the bright lights” (E, 7k) by Claudia_Flies

It really is an accident. Steve wouldn’t even call it a slip of the tongue, because what he said and the way it was heard were two different things.

+ Post WS. Fake dating may have been Steve’s idea, but Bucky runs with it and lives his best life

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“What Would You Do” (T, 7k) by Brokenpitchpipe

“Look, Klondike.” Tony draws a complicated diagram in the air. “Sometimes the only way you can get Capsicle to do anything you want him to do-” He draws a circle and drags his finger to the right. “Is to get him angry enough to make him want to do it himself.” He mimics a small explosion, then looks expectantly at Barnes.

Barnes blinks.

“Ergo,” Tony says, “go out with me.”

+ Post WS. Tony tries to do a good deed, Bucky is smooth, Steve pines, and there’s an enthusiastic pianist 

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“Pulling Me Back” (M, 2k) by steveandbucky

Natasha tends to show up to family gatherings with a fake boyfriend as a way of getting her mother off her back. Bucky tends to hook up with said fake boyfriends, much to the dismay of her step-sister.

Except, this time it's slightly different...

And their parents aren't that oblivious.

+ Modern AU. The importance of properly exchanging phone numbers

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“A Proposal” (E, 13k) by bangyababy and LadyAngeilque

Bucky Barnes is the heir to a Fortune 500 company, but so is his cousin Henry. In order to ensure the board chooses him over Henry (who would sell the family company), he needs to prove to that he's a serious and stable candidate, ready to settle down. So, he decides to bring home his long-term girlfriend to meet his family on his Grandma Mary's 90th birthday weekend. There are just two problems: he doesn't have a long term girlfriend and he's gay.

Enter Steve Rogers, Drag Queen and Bucky's ex-boyfriend, who's willing to help--for a price.

+ Modern AU. There comes a time when you have to stop pleasing other people and live your own life

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