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@this-red-in-my-ledger I know this is so very very late and I'm so sorry but life hasn't been kind to me moving on,

waking up to two updates and not only that but also on Eid was like receiving a million dollars

“Welcome home” is among my favorite chapters with “Sensation” and the thanksgiving chapters, whenever I need fluff in my life or need to feel warm and happy and have my heart full I always go back to these chapters, I blame you for wanting a Bucky of my own 

“welcome home”

oh my god, oh my god this chapter had me dying of fluff I was just so gone 

when he helped her in the shower and when he washed her hair and when he respected her boundaries and gave her washcloth to continue her self  I was like 

“This is fine…we’re fine…don’t look down. Look at me not looking down…you know, every time someone says that, you immediately want to look down,”

this had me cackling,like she tried to be all cool and calm but my poor baby was just so flustered and when he smiled, all the fluff dear lord 

that hug that fucking hug I felt that hug my heart can not handle it, I was just so 

 when he caressed her neck cause he is feeling guilty even as the soldier and when she reassured him, I love that they can understand each other without speaking 

Salem brushing her his hair, Bucky checking for poison before letting her eat anything, we love one cute caring and protective couple 

them sitting back to chest and Bucky making sure that she doesn't mess up her sketch by stopping her pencil

when he was trying to protect her from Steve and him mistaking it as Steve trying to hurt her and vice versa, we love one protective brother figure and that is Steve Rogers 

Bucky and Steve’s fight in the end almost cause me a heart attack and dear lord when Steve smacked Bucky’s head I was like stab me in the heart its easier 

my poor baby bean when she freaked out at the sight of her blood I was like 

overall like I said its among my favorite and I keep coming back to it for all the fluffy parts 

My lovelies...I just updated the e n t i r e t y of ITAW up until the most recent chapter. Honestly, after looking at all the mistakes I had made, I'm surprised you stuck around...

“You’re going to freeze out here and get sick. Then what will you do?” Bucky muttered, but Salem was barely paying attention as she stared up at the clouded gray sky, snowflakes twirling around in the breeze, before fluttering elegantly to the ground. Laying on her back in the middle of the park on the snow packed ground, the young woman could only grin, happiness bubbled inside her and all her worries drifted away in the freezing wind. Turning her head to the side she looked over her bright baby blue puffy parka at Bucky who was laying next to her, squinting at the sky, and her grin widened. It was her first snowfall that she could remember, and she had begged an amused Bucky to let her play in the snow. Despite his grumbling, he helped bundle her up, before they trudged to the park, where she promptly squealed and ran through the snow like a few of the children that were milling around. She ended up faceplanting, but rolled over and began to make a snow angel. Salem eventually managed to coax Bucky to lay next to her.

Dressed in the bright blue parka, a matching set of gloves, a scarf, and fluffy hat with boots she didn’t even know she owned, she didn’t even feel the cold. Of course, she grew warm whenever she spotted Bucky and his black parka and pale blue scarf. His dark hair was left down to whip around his face and black leather gloves covered his hands. His cheeks were tinted pink from the chill and his bright blue eyes were sparkling despite his grumpy behavior. “I’ll be miserable and force you to cuddle with me,” she responded jokingly and received a rather indignant look in return. “As if you have to force me to cuddle,” he scoffed looking rather insulted and Salem couldn’t help but to roll over and grab his hand as her cheeks pinkened at his admission. Her amber eyes regarded him softly as he continued to stare at the sky.

Except, now a small smile was curling his lips. Feeling suddenly brave, she wiggled closer and tugged on his hand. He raised an eyebrow, but rolled over. “You’re ruining your snow angel,” he muttered and Salem nibbled on her bottom lip nervously as she ran her thumb over his knuckles. “You know…I couldn’t imagine anywhere else I would rather be,” she began and he raised his other eyebrow, “the snow is beautiful and I’m with you. It’s perfect.” Bucky hummed and tightened his grip on her hand. They stayed like that for a few more moments, staring at each other as the snow swirled around them, and Salem was committing every second to memory.

The way stray snowflakes stuck to the long sweep of his eyelashes and the thick waves of his hair. The bright blue of his scarf making his eyes almost glow and his full lips were quirked into a small smile. Salem was struck again by how lucky she was to have him. Her heart fluttering in her chest when he brought up her hand and pressed a kiss to her knuckles. “I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else either,” he said softly and watched as his eyes traced over her face. Almost like he was memorizing every detail as well. She couldn’t help but to smile.

A child shrieking in delight interrupted their moment and she rolled back over to see what had broken their peaceful moment. A rather intense snowball fight was beginning and she grinned as an idea formed in her head. She scrambled to her feet, pale hair slapping against her freckled face, and her Soulmate climbed to his feet as well. She then bent down, made her a snowball, and tossed it at Bucky with a wide smile. He didn’t even blink when it hit his chest and plopped on the ground. She did it again before he finally rolled his eyes at her antics. “You really want to do this?” he asked, mischief beginning to flicker in his blue eyes, and she shrugged nonchalantly and spun slowly on her heel.

“You don’t have to play…,” she said slowly, before spinning around in time to see a ball of white heading straight for her face. Bucky was grinning as she spluttered in shock at the cold and in surprise. She wasn’t expecting him to go along with her idea. Salem wiped her face and turned only to jump in surprise to find Bucky face-to-face with her. A swift press of lips to her own had her shock disappearing as her face heated. Her soldier rested his forehead against hers and grinned. “You want to play against an ex-assassin?” he mused and it was her turn to press a kiss against his lips. Of course, he cupped her face and held her in place while he deepened the kiss.

His beard stubble scratched against her frozen cheeks and he bumped her nose when he leaned back. She knew her face was hot enough to melt any snowflakes sticking to her. It took her a few seconds to remember what was happening, before poking him in the chest. “No…I want to play with my Soulmate,” she corrected, before wincing at her choice of words. His low chuckle sent shivers racing across her skin that had nothing to do with the cold and he tugged her closer with his hands on her slender hips. “You can play with me all you like, Doll,” he whispered and Salem could actually feel her blood pressure rise. “At ease, soldier,” she muttered before taking a step back. “Yes ma’am,” he teased with a two-fingered salute and the only thing she could think of doing was picking up another snowball and lobbing it at him with a laugh.

Continuing with our character highlights from the Phase 1 casting call.

Let's talk about The Fiend

"I found my quarry doing chin-ups with an engine block hanging from a chain across her shoulders. She was tall enough to see over the heads on a busy street. The muscles of her bare arms coiled like anchor chains under two tattooed swords as she lifted herself and half a ton of metal into the air."

Arcadia Blackwood is the youngest of her siblings. She is family - enforcer is the wrong word - She is the family weapon. And it is behind the wall of her violence that they have flourished. But the wall has cracks.