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1. The Promise by wilkwo

   Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV), Thunderbolts (Movie 2025), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (MCU)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   09 Oct 2025

   Tags

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   • James "Bucky" Barnes/Sam Wilson
   • James "Bucky" Barnes
   • Sam Wilson (Marvel)
   • Serpent Solution Idiots
   • Inept Secret Service Agents
   • Red Wing (Marvel)
   • Hydra Agents (Marvel)
   • Sam Wilson Loves Bucky Barnes
   • Protective Sam Wilson (Marvel)
   • Sam Wilson as Captain America (Marvel)
   • Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson Bickering
   • Pre-Bucky Barnes/Sam Wilson
   • Frenemies Bucky Barnes & Sam Wilson
   • Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes
   • Bucky Barnes Recovering from Being The Winter Soldier
   • Post-The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV) Season 01
   • Bucky Barnes's Winter Soldier Programming
   • Multiple Personalities
   • Protective Bucky Barnes
   • Bucky Barnes Feels
   • POV Bucky Barnes
   • POV Sam Wilson (Marvel)
   • Hurt Bucky Barnes
   • Bucky Barnes Has PTSD
   • Bucky Barnes Has Issues
   • Sam Wilson is So Done (Marvel)
   • Sam Wilson is a Ray of Sunshine (Marvel)
   • Bucky Barnes Is Called James
   • Bucky Barnes Is Not Okay
   • Bucky Barnes is a Mess
   • Awkward Dates
   • Non-Explicit
   • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
   • Past Trauma
   • Intimacy
   • Bisexual Male Character
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Fluff and Hurt/Comfort
   • Falling In Love
   • Dorks in Love

   Summary

   Set between The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and CA:BNW/Thunderbolts, this story explores an ever expanding series of mishaps and shenanigans resulting from Sam asking Bucky out on a first date.

   Is Bucky ready for said date?
   No.
   Is the Winter Soldier invited?
   No.
   Does he show up anyway?
   Hell, yes!

   I'm many chapters ahead, pondering the mysteries of Bucky's mind, and the love a newly reawakened part of him has for Sam, who's struggling to maintain his optimism in the face of multiple kidnappings, abrupt protocol amendments, and unexpected interior decorating. Enjoy!

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   36,079

   Chapters:

   25/?

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