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1. Holding On to Nothing by Crazysandwich

   Fandoms: Thunderbolts (Movie 2025), Marvel Cinematic Universe  

   • Explicit
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   24 May 2025

   Tags

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   • James "Bucky" Barnes/John Walker
   • James "Bucky" Barnes
   • John Walker (Marvel)
   • Thunderbolts Team Members (Marvel)
   • Post-Movie: Thunderbolts (2025)
   • Mentioned Steve Rogers
   • Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
   • Bucky Barnes Has Issues
   • John Walker Has Issues
   • Depression
   • John Walker Needs A Hug (Marvel)
   • Enemies to Lovers
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Bucky Barnes Feels
   • Hurt/Comfort

   Summary

   It started as nothing more than physical relief - an outlet for John’s frustration and Bucky’s misplaced anger over Steve and the void he left behind. They both knew what it was. There was no love between them, no promises - just something raw and unspoken. John knew he was being used, but he was willing to go along as long as he could feel needed. But what happens when their unhealthy coping mechanism begins to blur the lines? Can something more grow from the cracks?

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